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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
4
The group plans a covert pursuit along the river to follow Hood, with Sercombe steering a tub by night toward the estuary. Weather worsens as currents shake the boat and a boom breaks, forcing a risky retreat while Sercombe plots a decisive move aboard a leaking craft.
Local items from Jesup include visits by Rev J Horsfield and brother at Farley, Misses Yerta and Pearle Vargason visiting Hazelton, and Minna Haraden at Fayette. Epworth league sociable at E W Haraden home earned 10 from refreshments. Joe Meany visits town. Lenoma of Lenox college preached at Presbyterian church with good attendance. An 816 pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Kenneally. Sheridan plans move from Independence to Hawley street. School closes Friday for a one week vacation. Waterworks ownership discussed as Jesup claims early socialism. Mrs C J Klegin at Tri-dependence organizes a violin class and orchestra with Marjorie Marah piano, Lonie Hovey cornet, Edwin Taradon first violin, Ed Frebon second violin, Ralph Haradon.
The ad touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the cure for weakened kidneys and impure blood. It claims nearly all diseases begin with kidney disorder and promises quick, lasting health with the remedy. Sample bottle offer and pamphlet are mentioned, with order details including Binghamton New York.
DUNKERTON March notes report Miss Wellie Ellis recovering from two weeks illness. Miss Lizzie Shade returned to Woolerloo after a three week visit with sister Mrs John Fettkether. Newsome family members travel to Goodrich North Dakota to claim land near uncle J W Knepper joined by Jay Knepper and John Apple. Mrs R Z Newsome recovering from grippe since Saturday. Rubber boots noted as fashion. Jane relatives Rob Perry and Bert Drenizer return to Wisconsin. Mrs Broadbent confined by rheumatism. J P Clubine visited Jesup over Sunday renewing acquaintances. Mr and Mrs W W Boat Sr moved to new home in Watertop early this week. One Lanker Wil present in postmaster H Wy Hucher home. Mrs Henry Bellmer and Miss Rose Grassman visited Mrs Helbie’s pits home with Mr and Mrs P Clubme between trains Sunday.
Magna Bette visited her parents in Pairbank Sunday. The city election produced results listing H L Stayer, H Hazel treasurer, J A Campbell clerk, L Fressle councilmen, W W Lam, Wil Magee Assessor, Albert Myers. The third lecture of the course was delivered Tuesday evening by Mgr Elgridge, praised as a top impersonator.
Cedar Walls resident M D Dougherty attended. Royal Neighbor lodge forming. Aone Grapp recovering at J E Rundles home. Civil War veteran ties, Republican governor bid rumors, town election results. Maple syrup event, Cedar River high, and multiple local visits and relocations. Stockholders to meet March 31 for new creamery.
The diary notes mark P. Bredow’s 67th birthday and a party for her at Paul Aruchs with family from Sumner Glasgow and Charles City in attendance. Community updates include weather remarks, cattle movements, a church repair, eye disease among students, and local trades and property moves involving Christ. Belle and Maxfield Lutheran church figures mentioned with illness and service details.
The group left Monday except Mrs H Bredow and her children of Sumner who will stay. Monday morning Rev P Bre dow visited the school where the whale class rose to congratulate him on his birthday and presented a monetary gift.
Prof. P. G. Holden declares over 500 seed corn samples from Iowa tested show 26 percent fail to germinate and 16 percent weak unsuitable for planting. He urges testing six kernels per ear this spring, to discard worthless seed and prevent weak stalks. Bulletin No. 77 on seed corn testing offered free on request.
Docket shows J B Trumbauer versus J C Trebon on a $1000 claim stemming from a September 13, 1906 assault. Jury selection met delays due to pine high water and bad roads as court reconvened in Manchester. Plaintiffs allege severe injuries including a broken nose and impaired air passage. hearings promise sensational testimony about preceding events. Attorneys are Edwards Longley for plaintiff and Courtright Arbuckie for defense.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a stomach tonic to digest food, ease gas buildup, and improve energy. It cites Mrs. Minerva O. Todd of Ipswich Mass and claims rapid relief within weeks. Pills priced 60 cents a box, six for $2.50, with mail order offered.
The Cedar Valley Racing Association held at the Irving hotel changed the season schedule. Opening races run June 12 to 15 in Cedar Rapids with a big semi centennial carnival. Other meets planned at Decoyah June 19–21 New Hampton June 26–28 Waterloo July 2–4 and Waverly July 10–12. A bid for City may take June 5–7. Classes include pace and trot divisions.
Chicago markets report estimated hogs receipts around 222 235 000 today with mixed and butchers selling 6 20 to 8 45 and light at 6 60 to 6 25, cattle about 6 500 sheep 18 000. Cattle opened steady and sheep opened weak then strong. local hogs traded around 4 00 to 3 60 and beef steers 3 60 to 4 50 with various byproducts and prices for butter wheat oats and potatoes also listed.
Waterloo residents cope with the Wednesday flood debris removal and early factory reopens as the river recedes. By Thursday noon the flood crested and fell forty two inches from the peak, prompting urgent clearance and cleanup across the flooded district.
An essay notes gorilla lungs as a symbol of strength and urges study of breathing. Mrs Ora A Stephens of Port William, Ohio, writes that three bottles of King’s New Discovery stopped a two year cough and cured friends’ fear of consumption. Guaranteed by Wagner Bres & Todd druggists. Price 50c and 31.00. Trial bottle free.
Mrs Anna V Welstead is ill at her loge on North Mulberry Street. MacLean & Fuller barber shop opened Wednesday afternoon with fine fixtures. L Scott Baker and family move from Plainfield to Fowler and Mobile streets. Walter and Bert Musser return from Chamberlain South Dakota to homesteads, then back next week. W J Briggs buys 295 acre farm near Washburn from John McKellar estate via Jon McChane. Plat of land by George McWilliams and B J Howrey sent to city council for acceptance. W B McDonald moves to Waterloo from Cedar Rapids to work at Iowa Dairy Separator, living 517 West Seventh Street. J B Entoner of Waterloo noted in Dutuit Times for business trips. Seven men from Garrison visit Waterloo Carriage factory. third large group in weeks. Waterloo manufactured goods in demand nationwide.
W H Brown pension attorney of Pittafield Vermont endorses Dr King Life Pills as the best next step after a pension. He claims they keep his family in splendid health and provide quick relief for headache constipation and biliousness. Guaranteed at Wangier Bros and Taddiadryesatore.
Miss Nellie Gertrude Bun of Waterloo and Thomas J Cone of Trent South Dakota united in marriage by Rev Lang at the bride home northeast of the city. The ceremony drew immediate relatives. The bride, a cousin of Mrs C B Gragn of Walnut street, is noted for fine character. The groom, cashier of the First National Bank of Trent, is popular in his hometown. They will reside in Trent after a brief trip and friends wish them well.
Miss Mabel D Steely married Roman A Teisinger at the A W Steely home in Bennington township in a small gathering of relatives. Rev Lang performed the vows as the couple plans to live on a Lester township farm. The bride hails from a prominent local family admired for years. The groom, son of Jacob Teisinger, is known as a successful county tiller.
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