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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1908

Page

7

Toma township notes and local events excerpt

A late 19th or early 20th century local column from Toma township covers funerals, illnesses, and visits. It mentions Silas B. Hand becoming rockford city engineer, Mrs Seneca Bryant’s death, various social visits, measles and chicken pox outbreaks, births, and church and club activities with names like J. Morrison, D. Sherman, Rev Moore, Mrs Way, and Emma Mayo.

Will Myera W. Hursh Silas B. Hand Jakesville J. C. Hand Rockford Seneca Bryant

Plainfield Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Deaths

Plainfield notes show Miss Hilla and Lela Buier of Nashua visiting, Lottie Lovejoy from Gedar Falls and Ada Reitz together, Charley Orcutt in Waterloo, and a Nashua Woodmen visit to Nashua camp. Deaths include a three month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blodgett of Maynard and a grandson of Mrs. Ella Lynes. families travel to Anita, North Dakota, and Mitchell, South Dakota for visits. services held in Nashua for the Lund child.

Hilla Lela Buiter Nashua Long Wanamaker Misa Lottie Lovejoy Gedar Falls Ada Reitz Charley Orcutt Waterloo Roy Blodgett Maynard Iowa Riley Pierce North Dakota Mtonie Farnsworth Linden New Hartford Plainfield Woodmen Sherman Foster Will Foster Waverly Alfred Fuller Chicago Ella Lynes Maynard Town Mabel Elsie Wananaker Clarksville Etta Kelly Nelson Lund Jim Lee Freddie Anita N. D Inez West Holsier Mitchell S. D

Local Notes from Janesville and Nearby Visits

April 28 report from Janesville notes H Scheineman and Henry Stiles from Cedar Walls visiting property interests. Alfred Burman in Kansas inspecting to buy a farm. George Shepard has home painted by John Walker. Warren Henry, dairy hauler, moved to former H A Crance place. J L Coming left for Toronto to visit L B Prosser family. Ray Puckett in Polk County Minnesota on business. May Day program May 2 at Fish Opera House by Janesville School pupils under teachers, small admission to fund school library. Miss Sutter and Miss Harrison attended a teachers meeting at Charles City Saturday. Harry Winner leases Lemon pool hall and moves barber business.

J. D. Meyer Laura Plummer Waterloo G. M. Bronson Parkersburg D. Sherman Baptist Church Noah Bowen Eldora M. Bower D. E T. Jaynes Way of Dubuque J. A. Morrison Rev. Moore Calvin Kenison D. A. Kenison South Dakota Roy Rannay Clara Mack Marie Cedar Rapids Mack Eugene Bronson W. W. Dove Independence A. T. Perrin Pearl Fortunes Cedar Falls Myrtle Jessie Hurlbut L. E. Bourquin W. W. Yokom T. G. Olmstead Chicago Luther Professor Putnam L. J. Rogers Allison Warren Beavers G. 4 Becky Young Women’s Club Misa Tet Ingalls Emma Mayo Nettie Evans Ethel Tugalls Moore Kodak Genevieve Parsons John Parsons H. Scheineman and Henry Stiles Cedar Walls Alfred Burman Kansas Geo. Shepard John Walker Warren Henry Janesville H. A. Crance J. L Toronto Canada L. B. Prosser Ray. R. H. Puckett Polk County Minn Miss Sutter Mies Harrison Charles City Harry Winner Lemon Pool Hall Gua Hawley Shell Rock O.M. Grasham C. W. Mott Grand Meadow George Ray Wout Hups North Dakota Aaron Doty Kimball S. D Martin Jones Fnnesyihe Murt Jones Dr. Brown Waverly Taylor Mra Madigan Mtre O. J. van Vinck Georges Gough Joan Ray Besale, Wood Bertha Wedekley John Hezard Ross Molaberry August Stornm Charles Gates Greane Arthur Bonwell Slater Hartness Blue Earth Charles London Bom Bar Manly London Dan McGregor Lee Oliver Smith Maz N. D Henry Wineberg Elia Inza Beal Water Tno John Inza Homa Hila Roy Hamilton Alliion Beth Bishop Mies Minnia Ralfa Alligan Winebergaince U. G Priday Shoemaker Tutermont Lynwoot Doty Hannah Talbot Ogle County Ate Doty Butler County Bert Nettia McCreary Stta Brown Cadote McCreary Loulay Clifford Newburg Iowa C. W. Ayera Flint Albert Demro Satem M. D Mason Paul Davis Blanche Gould Belvidere Congregational Church Biya Russell Welsh Timola Central Company Hamm Win Ray Bander Renda Hawley Minnesota Dell Lopez Harry Bessonnett Percil Oklo Byron Brown Wisconsin C. Huntley Mr. Huntley Chas. McKenzel Shannon Sonia Frank Beunols Michigan Sarah E. V. Wilson Horton St. Vitus Andrew Troutner Ed. van Avken Geo. Tyler Catherine Belden Eph Taylor Shanna H. O. Potter Hawley, Mino

Local notes and visits from Denver to Waverly area

April reports show Mra John Noltger visiting her brother Fred Beckie in Horton while families travel to Dumont for a funeral. Numerous residents make trips to Waterloo and Waverly for care, business, or social visits. A Runaway incident injures Ernest Hageman. new furniture and hardware ventures begin. a baby is born to Ty Platte. and the Klinger church prepares to move household goods for a new teacher.

John Noltger Beckie Horton Fred Beckie John Heminghaus Dumont Henry, Boyd Boyd Telshon Minnesota Henry Wenne Ald Henry Poock John Heldeman Rudolph Nitzenadel Schneider Brothers Carpenter John Kehe Waverly Frank Farnsworth Waterloo Henry Br Bert Wallace Adolph Zelina Homrighaus Gunther and Homrighaus Herman Clansing Henry Bruns Waterlloo Alsc T * Rose Lets Meyer Laura Dammerman F. Jacobs Miss Pelton Murphy Judas Henry Neverman Charley Russell Will Schroeder Mr. Judas Sam Danielss Ty Platte Louis Hartung John Greese Klinger Church

149th Anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine Birth

Celebrations mark the 149th birth of James Monroe, Father of the Monroe Doctrine. The policy “America for Americans” guided U.S. dealings with South American republics for decades, with Monroe born in Westmoreland Virginia on April 28, 1759. The history recounts his early military service, political career, and the doctrine's enduring impact.

Father James Monroe United States America Westmoreland Monroe New Republic College of William and Mary Kng Mer Albes Gterling Brandywine Germantown Monmouth Jefferson Virginia Cornwallis Ianson Madison Monros Eddréas

Nashua April Chronicle Sees Moves and Losses

Nashua residents shift homes as the Ayers family moves from Wait houses to the Flint residence. Albert Demro heads to Satem MD for summer masonry at 76.00 daily. Community mourns for Sarah Wilson Horton age 10 after a long illness. many local names attend her funeral.

Local Notes With Groundbreaking and Campaign Remarks

Abundant showers over several days are welcomed in the locality. Sherman Porter begins work on a new residence while Thomas Risinger and Nels Lichty seek medical advice in Independence. Republicans and Democrats file notices for primary ballots. Joan Parker and John Stewart canvass for sheriff and representative seats. Wit Murphy returns from South Dakota, affirming plans to stay. Ev Crouse and Mary, with Amy Miller, are the latest companions in town.

Sherman Porter Thomas Risinger Nels Lichty Independence Farner Sherif Tur Wit Murphy South Dakota Ev Crouse Mary Amy Miller

Wonderful Career of U S Grant Recalled by Anniversary

A historical account recalls Ulysses S Grant on his birth anniversary April 27 1882 noting his rise from humble origins to international stature. It contrasts Civil War leaders Lee and Grant while touching on his financial struggles and eventual pension and memoirs that restored his standing.

Point] Pleanant Ohio Ulysses Simpson Grant United States North South Robert F. Lee Grant Ulyesee Gratis Honero

Monument Erected in Cedar Falls for Donald McBale

In Cedar Falls a new monument has been erected in memory of Donald McBale. Mien Newell from Dumont visited the Join Cowls family over Sunday. Fred Billman attended the threshers convention in Dean Maines last week. Mrs Chapman and Mrs Rhader, noted local matrons, are teaching country schools this spring. A noisy ball game interrupted the Sabbath, drawing curtailment from city authorities.

Cedar Falls Donald McBale Mien Newell Dumont Tha Cowls Fred. Billman Dea Maines Chapman Rhader

Wellsburg Farewell Sermon for Rev Thielken at Belmond

In Wellsburg on Sunday Rev Thielken delivered a farewell sermon before departing Wednesday with Misa Ida Tespers to Belmond. Several locals including Dena and Harm Hayengo and Martha Kruse left for Dubuque to attend Presbyterian seminary graduation where Henry Kruse is among the graduates. Death of Peter McAneny at county home from pneumonia noted with no funeral plans yet.

Rev. Thielken Belmond Misa Ida Tespers Mr. Ehler W.bf. Martin Jleft Hla Marshalltown W. E. Reed Grundy Jake Petora Sform Meyer North Dakota Den Independence Mill Company Peter McAneny Presbyterian Manse Parl J. Shafer Mise Havel Delwolh Presbyterian Church Bhater Hoy Gulfigan At Patrick's Church Chicago Father Galligan Buchanan County San Antonio Texas Los Angeles Cal Bin

Jubilee notes and local items from April events

Jubilee column reports Oliviger Bros. selling and erecting a Monitor windmill near Dewar for Henry Weber, a horse death at John Frost's estate, a forthcoming marriage of Frank C. Luloff and Ludri en C. Orth, and county road upkeep praised by Nick Blees. Also mentions a band at Taceh Loeb's home and ongoing Independence News coverage. City council adjourns board of equalization with increased property values.

Oliviger Bros Henry E. Weber Lasss Dewar Bavo Jotn Frost Wio Frank C. Luloff Ludrien C. Orth Nick Blees Tublice Taceh Loeb Dast Sunde Nilek Kedlniss Matt Dev Independence News Sta

Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Readers

A health advisory warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury due to harmful effects on the eyes and mucous surfaces. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally, and cautions to ensure authenticity. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and local listings for Elghmey's grocery products.

Hall F. J. Cheney& Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Theney & Co

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Toma Ind Township Plainfield Denver Union Depot Bini Gladys Bir J. M. Keller Lauretta Forbes Fred Grawe Alexandria Dwight Grinnell Misa Oya Grawe Elle Grawe Allerd vLain Boiss City J. A. Mitchell Agnes Stanton Geo. Everest Ren Osege Greenwood Cemetery Everest James 'Monroe Oak, Hill, Virginia W. P. Haymond Minot Ihmean U. S. Grant Ulysses Point Pleasant Wellsburg Elghmey‘s Co. H. Elghmeys Grocery
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