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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1908

Page

4

Pink Pills Promise For Delicate Stomachs

An article touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a gentle tonic for fragile digestive systems. Mrs. Aimos Rogers of Sycamore recalls years of stomach trouble cured after using the pills, claiming solid food restored and sleep improved. The ad asserts the pills strengthen nerves and blood, contain no morphine or narcotics, and offer a free booklet titled What to Eat.

William Aimos Rogers Sycamore DeKalb County Oxford Neao Williamms

Security Savings Statement Drawn From Auditor Report

The Security Savings bank exhibits assets of 418,020.48 to date and loans and discounts totaling 312,820.38. Cash on hand is 7,767.38 with 81,628.80 on demand from solvent banks. Deposits total 240,142.03 including a savings balance of 225,867.88. Surplus funds stand at 10,600 and undivided profits at 14,887.20. The report, praising management and patron satisfaction, was prepared for the close of business May 14.

Security Savings Bank

Headache Cure Turns Dangerous Then Vanishes

A 40 year old man, Ed Kennedy, attempted self treatment for headache by taking five tablets Wednesday evening. He became temporarily insane and wandered from his new building on Mobile street. He was found Thursday morning at 6 in a house, received medical care, and was placed at the hospital. Kennedy has ties to Waterloo and Fort Dodge and has worked as a carpenter in the region.

Ed Kennedy Kennedy Mobile Street Idgington Syca Moretreet Klingaman J. A. Jerger Tde No- Uce Waterloo Fort Dodge Wood Epperson Smete Ilinois Wil Kennedy

Two bishops elected at Methodist General Conference

At Baltimore on May 21 the Methodist Episcopal Church chose two bishops on the second ballot. William Anderson of New York and Rev. Dr. John L. Naelson of Burau Seminary, Ohio, won with 1348 and 640 votes respectively among 785 effective ballots, prompting a fourth ballot after initial opposition.

WM. Anderson J. Li. Naelson M. E. Church Baltimore D. Wie Liam F.anderson New York John L.naelson Burau Ohio Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference Eapy Anderson Nueleon Tebutt

Market Report Hog and Cattle Prices at Chicago

The Chicago market shows hogs opening three cents higher than yesterday with mixed and butchers at 5.35 to 5.70, good to choice heavy at 5.30 to 5.70, and lights around 5.25 to 5.70. Cattle market opened and closed strong, sheep market steady. estimated receipts for tomorrow include 18,000 hogs.

Chicago

Final report for division of funds and creditors

Final report by assignee M. D. Philleo on Cedar Falls affairs requests court discharge and distribution. Sixty nine claims totaling 26 095.39 show 9 048.76 to be divided among creditors at 7 1829 percent. No contested claims, all costs paid, assets disposed. Previous 2.43 percent dividend noted. Also reports fleet visits and a monetary commission move in Washington.

Charles B. Harris M.D- Philleo M. D. Philleo Cedar Falls

Episcopalians of Iowa Seek 50000 For Fund Drive

Keokuk May 21 The Iowa Episcopal convention approves a plan to raise at least 50000 to add to the permanent investment fund. A fifteen member committee is named to lead the fundraising with a solicitor at up to 2500 yearly. The list of appointees includes Deming Dubuque Henry Des Moines Mahon Ottumwa Bear Cedar Rapids and others. The body meets to discuss church supervision and potential need for a coadjutor bishop.

Keokuk Episcopalians of Iown Episcopal Fund J. K. Deming Dubuque George Henry Deg Moines Samuel Mahon Ottumwa James L. Bear Cedar Rapids G. D. Jones Thenevidence Charles Francis Davenport W. H. Beck Sioux City W. Th. Lacey Oskalansa C. O. Lamson Waterloo B. Trosa Rater J. J. Smith Cadar Rapids EH. Dey Iowa City D. Copeland Chariton C. M. Atherton Council Blutts W. L. Cooper Curlington Bishop Morrison Morrison W. J. Lacey Oskaloosa Enthussaam Discugaton Jn Néad Old Teltef

Waterloo Man Tracked Riley Across States in Bust

A dramatic pursuit followed James F. Riley from Waterloo to Omaha after he faced charges of obtaining property by false pretenses. Waterloo detectives traced baggage checks to Omaha, secured requisition papers, and moved through Lincoln and West Moines to arrest him, with the case involving a Corrigan restaurant deal and a questionable land title. Meanwhile a heavy storm with rain and hail flooded basements, damaged stock, and disrupted streets, but crops largely escaped serious harm.

James F. Riley Omaha D. Ss. C Leighton Ontario Riley Iowa Waterloo Utem Shortie Caldwell West Moines Gov. Cummins Lincoln Neb Missouri Inna Corrigan Taney County Corrigen Sycamore East Park Avenue Pha Smith, Lichty @ Hillman Co Blackhawk Coffee, and Spice Works Sas Black Hawk - Coffee Land Creamery Package Company Smith, Lichty & Hillman Co Cutler Hardware Company Cutler Fourth Street BE. M Commercial Street

Cured Rheumatism with Dr Miles Nervine Claim

A reader tests Dr Miles Nervine with varying success, praising relief from chronic rheumatic pain after using the product. The letter urges others to seek free advice, noting personal improvement and urging readers to ask their druggist for the first bottle price offer.

Miles Nervine Pottle Miles P. Qeox Rockaway Aéila Mery Prige Iles Medical Co Elichart Ind

Bennett Adopted Son Sues Over Property Rights

Arthur Bennett filed in district court against Lillian Lee and others claiming a Cortland street property interest as an heir through an adoption. The suit was settled by stipulation with Bennett receiving 300. The estate of Chester Bennett valued at 2500 to 20000. Adoption papers were not legally confirmed by the county recorder. Numerous street complaints followed a morning storm, keeping city officials busy.

Cortland Street Prorat Arthur Bennett Lillian Lee Platt I T Chester Bennett Panera Ming

Logal Markets Today Hints At Broad Demand For Livestock

The Waterlyd market notes firmer demand for medium priced light harness horses while thin feeders lag due to high feed costs. Cattle show light shipments with good demand for handy weights, veals ample, fat cattle steady, and hogs firm with tops around 5.20. Poultry weak, grain demand rising, butter and eggs firm, and hay deliveries light though consignments plentiful.

Auditor Rules Pasters For Primary Delegates Only

Rainbow auditor notes the law limits pasters to delegates to the county convention and warns candidates not to use pasters for other offices. He urged white paper for names not regularly printed, with black ink, due to legal concerns amid widespread delegate elections from township towns.

Rainbow

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