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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1907

Page

4

Property Mutual Affairs Closed Liquidation Nears End

The Property Mutual Insurance company went into liquidation on April 16 and receiver J. A. Glimere, later joined by H. Maabard, has closed affairs with help from lawyers Lifting and Pickett. One assessment raised about 5 500 dollars, joining other collections to reach 26 009 dollars, with potential dividends to over five hundred policy holders as reinsurance payouts shrink the number of affected owners.

Manhard Property Mutual Insurance Company Grain Shippers Iowa Implement Western Merchants Iowa Association Central Iowa Iowe Merchants Union and Western Association Meade Insurane Co Company Brepadmar J. A. Glimere Nemad HH Maabard J. D. Lifting C. B. Pickett Northwood

Community Then and Now Highlights of May Events

May activities include visits from Waterloo residents and family gatherings. James Poyner, ill in Waterloo’s Presbyterian hospital, has recovered enough to visit his son Henry. Rev. Charles Hawn’s family are hosted by his Mt. Vernon mother. Grandma’s 87th birthday was celebrated May 11. Epworth League marked 18 years with a well attended service. Visitors from Dewar and Waterloo attended local services and events. Several locals visited relatives, while others traveled to West Branch and Dunkerton areas. A home mission program is planned for May 26 at the M. E. church to raise funds for Frances DePauw School in Los Angeles.

Henry Miller Waterloo James Poyner Presbyterian Hospital Henry Charles Hawn Hawn Mt. Vernon Grandma Rosa Lindner Stitch & Mangin Ray Holley Epworth League Will Cook Charlie Raub J. W L. D. Hobson James Douglass L.D. Hobson West Branch Denver Colorado Henry Poyner Ethel Smith Mary Perry Eva Hollar Judson Perry C. G. Young J. W. Hobson Peter Younger Home Guards Mothers’ Jewels M. E. Church Frances DePauw Bchool Los Angeles California Alice Kleperman Charles Wingert Wingert

Courageous rescue at West Fourth Street freight clash

An intoxicated man clung to a moving freight car near West Fourth and Bluff streets but was saved by Dick Blake and Dick York from Jack Oasebeer restaurant. They loosened his grip and pulled him away from the wheels as Officer McSweeney moved to take him into custody. The incident ended with the man jailed until safe, while the article warns of sudden illness and promotes Dr Adler's Treatment.

West Fourth Bluff Strests Dick Blake Dick York Jack Oasebeer Rock Island Great Western McSweeney Moe Blake York

Wealthy Ohio migrant dies after long Blackhawk career

John Emmick a pioneer farmer of Blackhawk county died at Presbyterian hospital after two weeks illness from pneumonia. He left at least 69000 in property including farms in Eagle township and Dakota and had one surviving relative, nephew John Emrick of Mt Gilead Ohio. Emmick never married, lived in solitude, enjoyed music, and will be buried at Fairview cemetery. He had moved to Waterloo about eighteen months ago and stayed in lodging houses.

Mt. Gilead Ohio John Emmick Blackhawk County Presbyterian Hospital Emmick Eagle Township Dakota Waterloo Lfe Commercial Street Mr. Emmick Bis George Shipman Fairview A. D. Woodrutt & Co West Fourth Street

Kentzelman Verdict Delivers $176 Land Case Ruling

Irene V Hentzelman vs W H Jenks concluded with Judge Platt ruling in favor of the plaintiff for $176 as land value. The case, on trial since Monday, concerned ownership of property J R Blenis claimed and received in a transfer from the defendant. Old court costs plus $48.66 were added, totaling $228.35, with $175 interest from April 24 1904 at six percent. Court adjourned until Monday morning after declaring additional decrees in related cases. Trade actions announced. notice on Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea ad. Mervis Bros moved from East Fourth and Sycamore to Bridge Street near American Express. city fire limits clearance sought but not yet granted.

Irene Hentzelman W. H. Jenks Platt J. R. Blenis Gertrude Hanegan Mack Hanegen George Merrill Mattie Merrill Sarah Shields Edward Shielde Kentzelman Mervis Bros East Fourth Sycamore Streets Bridge Street American Express

Final Count in the Jamestown Contest

Fragmented list shows names and addresses with scattered numbers and totals amid a crowd of unclear data. The readable items include residents such as Margaret Wagzer and Maud Dudley along with multiple street addresses and scattered monetary figures.

Jamestown Jennin Salisbury Margaret Wagzer Quincy Street Maud Dudley East Park Avenue Edith Webb Cottage Street Jeanette Denamore Third Street Lyle Gilley Courtland Street Mabel Boston LaFayette Agnes McNamara Ollie French Walnut Street Maud Weatherwax Elsie Hawking Saxon Street Jennie McCoy Argyle Street Ella M. Mdelen Franklin Street Nina Wangler East Fifth Street Blanche Highley LaFayette Stret Eee Esther Baker Independance AvanUe Jennia Adams Logan Avenue A .U Miss Sheldon Independence Avenus May Huntington Vine Street Frances Grout Second Street

Local Resident Directory Fragments From Cedar Falls Area

A fragmentary readers list names several residents and towns including Cedar Falls Dewar Dunkerton Hudson Laporte City Waterloo and Jubilee with numerous spellings and partial entries for people such as Lena Schmitt Edith Hazlett Elizabeth Walker Harriett Waddle and Mayme Donovan among others, suggesting a community listing or directory snippet from the Cedar Falls region. The text is garbled with OCR errors and mixed place names creating a mosaic of individuals tied to local locales.

W. J. Hotebbles Cedar Falln Thornton Hudson Laura Walzmuth Cedar Falls

Fourth District Notables and Counts Across Communities

A listing of individuals across districts including Emmar Bawkins Bertha Van Ingram Alicia Winthrop Allyce Reeve Dorothy Lee Lalia Winegar Mattie Nash Winnie Conselly Georgia Bolton Clara Meishisr Elva Rosencrans A J Klock er Elva Byers Minnie Bust Mary Gray and others appears with various place names such as Readlyn Waverly Independence Janesville Denver Fairbanks New Hampton Owein and Lamont. The fragmentary text suggests a register or household tally with numerous names and localities.

Emmar Bawkins Nasbwa S-Sepeeres Tater Bertha van Ingram Alicia Lillan chagkingeBhell Rock Anna Fayretha Winthrop AG Allyce Reeve Greene Dorothy Lee Waverly - Vera Lalia Winegar Readlyn Mattie Nash Clarkeville Winnie Conselly Fairbanks Georgia Bolton Janesville Clara Meishisr Denver Ora Brownell A.J. Klockér Independence Elva Rosencrans R. S. Plummier New Hartford Kittie Pound O@iwein Ross Hawkins Alma Wiedman New Hampton Elva Byers Voorhies Minnie Bust Rebbee Mary M. Gray

Markets and prices from Waterloo Iowa 1907

Waterloo market report and grain prices show mixed and butcher hogs at 6.25 to 6.52, good to choice heavy at 6.00 to 6.15, cattle and sheep receipts estimated at 6500 and 10000 respectively. Local names include Cyril Brasdel Maude Donahoe Earl Kern Amelia Bender and Nellie Miner. Chicago hog receipts estimate 16000 with open lower, notes on consignments in block 3 Sullivan and Day addition.

Senate Cyril Brasdel Waterloo Maude Donahoe Earl Kern Amelia Bender Chicago Nellie C. Miner L. Baldwin Sullivan and Day

Resignation Shocks Oliver Baptist Church Leader

Cedar Falls May 16 special Rev Harry Mabie pastor of the Baptist church tendered his resignation after a stormy meeting He was the sole English Speaking church pastor supportive of Evangel at Oliver during the revival The resignation sits with a committee awaiting action Mabie led the church for years Gypsy activity and fortune telling were also noted in town stirring local interest

Cedar Falls Harry Mabie Baptist Church Mabie Evangel Oliver Mable Theé Baptist

Postage hike for Canadian newspapers strictures

Postmaster W. M. Sindlinger reports a new Washington ruling that Canadian mail on second class matter will cost one cent per four ounces or fraction thereof. Prepaid stamps must be affixed to the bulk. prior practice charged one cent per pound. Also includes a classified note: For sale 160 acre farm three miles north of Cedar Falls with improvements. contact Geo Wilkins Route 6 Cedar Falls IA.

Ww. M. Sindlinger Washington, D. C Canada Tate United States Cedar Falls Good Improvements

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