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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1906

Page

7

Blackhawk County Republican Convention Delegates Chosen

The Black Hawk County Republican convention met at the court house with J. S. Tuthill presiding. Delegates were picked for 27 positions each to the tenth district judicial and third district congressional conventions. Credentials and permanent organization were established, with delegates from most townships represented and committees appointed for credentials, permanent organization, and both districts.

Blackhawk County Court House J. S. Tuthill Tead Republican County Central Ecomitter HE. L. iWildebrand West Waterloo W. W. Miller el, Corton The Courier C. A. Stephenson Reporter W. B. Mayer Roger Leavitt Thia—c. BD. Becker Mr. Regenfield W. P. Mayes E. BE. Massard W. M. Rogers S. B. Hummel Guy A. Feeley M. L. Hoyd Geo. Husman E. J. Wenner W. H. Merner W. A. Hallowell Samuel Sweitzer George Husman R. W. Gibson G. W. Daw- Boy Judicial Committee A. W. Steeley H.C. Hemenway J. E. Bragdon R. W. Greens Marlon Glpe W. Mayes J. C. Gates Judisia B. Swisher C. E B. Pickett J. B. Newman J. H. Hildebrand A. B. Switzer J. W. Arbuckle M. B. Dougherty F. Campbell J. E. Barrett C. B. Harris G. A. Feeley A. Well H. B. Eighmey W. EB. Hauge H. W. Grout T. Yedford B. K. Rice C. W C. Leland J. 8. Arbuckle B. J. Rodan

Visit notes and farm remarks from Bunkerton paper

Julius Below of Concordia Kansas visits nearby towns and brings corn to Agnew Grasp Co. Otto Bunner shelled 1000 bushels of corn at 46 cents. A sow had one double pig and another with four teats on the hind part. Crozier of Hone Tex Go. and August Schmitt are mentioned. Local politics discuss party divisions and Cummins nomination with Democratic pride.

Julius Below Concordia Kansas jTesup Fairbank Dunkerton Independence George Weller Otto Bunner Agnew Grasp, ‘Co Will Sass Mr. Crozier Hone Tex Go August Schmitt Pre Cummins O. K

Accident at Iowa Dairy Separators Factory

Thomas 8 Daley suffered a severe injury at the Iowa Dairy Separator company factory Friday afternoon while repairing a malfunctioning shaping machine. He held a part in place as he loosened a screw when the machine started, catching his right thumb and nearly severing it. Daley was unconscious briefly. a medical assistant treated him and he was taken home. The physician believes the thumb may be saved.

Thomas Daley Iowa Dairy Separaltor Company Mr. Daley

Bird and Arbor Day Programs Observe East Side Schools

Arbor day was observed in many east side school rooms Friday with programs about trees birds and nature. Supt. Savage promoted nature love and arranged speeches and music. A marriage license was granted Saturday morning to Hy Blechètt of Dike and Willamette Park 43 Cerar Falls.

East Side Supt Savage Warriage Sateurday

Evangelists at Dallas Revivals Draw Citywide Acclaim

World Evangel report details Dr J Wilbur Chapman leading 18 evangelists in a Dallas revival after a Mobile campaign. About 26 000 attended meetings in churches and tents as business paused from 11 30 to 1 30. Mayor Barry issued a proclamation praising simultaneous outreach baffling denominational barriers and lifting civic spirit. Fraudulent wording corrected: no. Mae Keller visiting Desac.

World Evangel J. Wilbur Chapman Dallas M. B Dallas Opera House Jed Dr. Chapman Majestic Theatre Henry Ostrom Chapman Ostram Dallas News Hatton J. Summers Chaera Dallag

Oath Used to Bar Democats at Iowa Primary

In Mt Ayr Iowa on April 28 the oath required at the primaries denied Democrats attempting to vote. The oath affirmed Republican eligibility and truthfulness to the judges. Republicans praised the result and urged adoption in other counties facing Cummins machine influence.

Mt. Ayr Iowa Republican Party Toach‘ng Cummins

Hotel Hildreth Closed Amid Financial Troubles in Charles City

The Hildreth hotel dining room shut Friday and no meals served. Col Shaw spent three weeks in Chicago, found to owe over 5,000 dollars. Attachments started for home claims about 600. Deputy sheriff took charge of furniture. Managed by hired help who quit, leading to closure. Mrs Hildreth’s son, from Boston, arrived. chaos continues. Bankruptcy possible without creditors’ accord. Potential offers for furniture tied to a favorable lease from Hildreth and Waterhouse. Loss to local business feared.

Charles City Col. Shaw Chicago Hildreth Boston Byron Cleveland G. Sloane Water House Lour Otty

Butler County Primaries in Shell Rock Apr 18

Republicans in Butler County hold afternoon primaries to choose county officers and delegates to state and congressional conventions. About 2000 members expected to register preferences. results influence county outcome with Parkins favored, while Cumming gains waning support. Conventions to follow Monday.

Shell Rock Butler County Lhal Parkins Cumming Perkins

Waterloo Chautauqua Institute Promises Improved Streetcar Service

WEGAR SERVICE D. Dees of the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway pledges enhanced river park transit for the season. A layover loop at Sans Souci will turn cars before return trips. An extra interurban car from Cedar Falls to Cedar River park and several new trailers will join existing ones. An electric motor engine may haul trailers to the parks to ease crowds and improve schedule convenience.

D. Dees Waterloo Cedar ,Falla Cedar River Park

Woman Wounded In Porch Fight At Brandon

Mrs. Frank Casey and Mrs. H R Chrissenger fought with shears during a dispute over porch space at 481 East Mullan Avenue. Chrissenger was stabbed in the hips and arms, receiving serious injuries. Casey and Mrs. Snyder were later jailed. The incident occurred Friday afternoon as neighbors and officials arrived after water from a hose blinded Chrissenger. Multiple injuries were reported and charges referred to the county attorney for prosecution.

H.R. Chrissenger Frank Casey Chrissenger East Mullan Avenue W. M. Snyder H. R. Chrissenger Casey Snyder Jsl

Hasner Withdraws From Judicial Race in Independance

In Independance April 28 special. Hasner withdrew his name from Republican candidate consideration for judge in the district. The caucus preference was split between Hasner and Ranster, but rural townships favored Ranster, leading Hasner to withdraw. Ranster gains Buchanan county support to line up with Judge Plate. W B Spencer buys C C Hawley Interval and will run the store in Des Moines area. A new 1500 pound Mosler safe is being installed in the Bilta and Foster building.

Independance Masner Hasner Ranster Buchanan County Judge Plate W. B. Spencer C. C. Hawley Spencer & Hawley Credit Clothing Company West Fourth Street Hawley Des Moines Mr. Spencer Mosler Bilta & Foster

Waterloore's Building Boom Signals 1906 Record Upbuild

Waterloo's first four months of 1906 show nearly $600,000 in new buildings and improvements, with houses in concrete and brick rising fast. Aungst & Epperson, Bown & Bown, Milley & Frank lead activity, planning dozens of homes and rental properties as contractors report strong demand and rising lumber costs.

Waterloorne Waterloo Walesa Aungst & Epperson Bown & Bown Milley & Trank Aungst North End Myles& Frank Chas. Campbell

Doan's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Effective by Waterloo Resident

Waterloo resident J Armstrong of 1114 Jefferson Street credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relieving severe back and kidney troubles. He states the remedy removed the cause and left him well, urging others to try the same treatment. Sold by all dealers for 60 cents. Voster Milburn Co, Buffalo NY, sole US agents.

Doag Waterloo J. Armatrong Jefferson Street Doan Dean Voster-Milburna Buffalo New York

Reception and dance for Misses Manson opens social season

The Misses Tessie and Jean Manson were honored at Elke hall with a grand reception and dance hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Place. About 250 guests attended as decorations, roses, and silver candelabra created a lavish setting. Music by the American Orchestra of Cedar Rapids featured alongside local hosts and out‑of‑town guests.

Elke Hall Btre A. MI Tessle Jean Manson al M. Place Manson O. Tablet Jessie Ballet Helene Balllet Harold Plunb Wifh Mesara T. W. Place J. W. Place C. W. Bown W. W. Miller J. W. Richards Fred Robertson Rickgo Cedar Rapids

End¢ave Convention at Cedar Malls May First in 1906

A convention at Cedar Malls May 1 2 3 1906 features music under Prof C A Fullerton with the Min nesingers and Cocellan chorus, Proctor Iowa’s top teller, A B Keeler from Winonaville speaks on Catching Men Alives, with Chas H Seccombe, Alexander Corkey, and J Percival Huggett among speakers. Souvenir is a portrait of Dr Clark. Invite delegates or whole societies.

Cedar Malls C. A. Fullerton State Normal Cocellan Chorus Proctor Iowa Besktea A. B. Keeler Lnte Winonavilie School New York

Mattox divorce suit filed in Black Hawk County Iowa

In District Court of Iowa Black Hawk County a petition for divorce on grounds of desertion has been filed by Ant une Mattox against Petrson S. Mattox. The case is set for the May 1906 term at Waterlon Court Home. Defendants must appear by May 14 or default judgment will be entered. Edwards & Longley, attorneys for the plaintiff.

Awa Black Hash County F. Mattox Petrson S. Mattox Platotiff District Court State of Iowa Black Hawk County Waterlon Ava Edwards & Longley

Sixty Guests Dined at Harper Hos teter McFarlane Dinner

Sixty friends were entertained last evening by Messrs Harper Hos tetler and McFarlane to a formal dinner at Harper house. The rooms were well decorated and a four course meal was served by several aides. Afterward guests mingled in reception rooms and escorts led visitors to dressing rooms in dainty attire.

Agnes Mer Farlane Bertha Livingston Nellie Snete Greene Nina Horteteler Carrie McFarlane

Federation plan to unite Iowa missionary work proposed

Rev Charles Seccombe leads a bid to form a state federation of missionary classes from Iowa denominations. The plan aims to coordinate foreign and home missionary efforts, reduce duplication, and enable unified action. He seeks statewide input from mission boards and pastors ahead of a formal institute meeting.

Charles Seccombard Iowa Uible Ehuvehes Towell Ug Seccombe Leon

Maintenance sought by Jennie B Schellenger in district court

Jennie B Schellenger petitions for monthly maintenance from her husband Clintlea L Schotenger. They wed Feb 5 1893 at Hot Springs DC and separated June 23 1905 after which he deserted her. She alleges poor health and inability to work while he claims to earn 160 monthly as a traveling pallorman. Attorneys Mullan and Flekert handle the case. Separate maintenance and a per month allowance requested. CG Braniger offered cashier position at Citizens Gas and Electric, set to begin May 16. He previously served as assistant cashier at Commercial National Bank.

Jennie B. Schellenger Clintlea L. Schotenger Defendant Plaintiff Hot Springs D. C Plaine Mullan & Flekert Braniger Citizens Gag & Electric Company Commercial National Bank AB Office Bay Assiatant Caahter

Men for School Principals Plan Faces Critique

The school board will appoint a male principal for the high school after this year, citing several reasons and a flood of applications. Applicants Paul Filer of Stanwood and a Missouri Valley man are in the city to apply in person. George St. Warner received a letter from U. Winelager of San Jose, California, describing the recent quake and a hopeful outlook for California.

Neat Side Eloues Paul Filer Stanwood Missouri Valley George St. Warner U. Winelager San Jose California Yoren Iles Alice Amile Balore

Also Mentioned on This Page

Blackhawk Gressional and Judicial Ings Bunkerton Iowa Dairy East Slide Wilbur Chapman Fainer Rorxenuroos St. Mary's Catholi Church C. E. Dailey East Park Avenue LaFayette and Mulverry Streets Forkenbreck Ringgold Republicans Freud Wegar Service Waterloo, Cedar Falle and Brandon James Douglass A. G. Brown Pearl of Vista W. A. Albert Mabel Adams Aid Tie Lela Mason City Grace Nichola Joe Stainbrook Ham Booth Chet Murphy Walker Ladies Aid Sociery H. B. Adams James Smally Mt. Auburn Branson Howard Revel Muscatine County Irvin Bain David Napholtz G. B. Strayer Canada Shayer Alberta Fort Dodge Farrel Watergo Lionelie Hines Wii Sreater Waterloo Lely Materia Mrs. A. M. Place Hev. Chas. Seccombe Federate Mission Study Ation Waterlon Chautauqua and Bible Institute Libre Institute S¢ccombe Federation Macy Te Taforth Olleir Mrs, Scheallenger Lucy
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