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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
8
Fragmentary Chicago notes on family moves and hospital care
Reading is unclear but mentions Chicago, a family returning to Falls, a sister, Mrs Crosby T, and someone at a hospital perfor mation or procedure. References to a 16th Mise ver Chicago and a home, with scattered phrases about kin, travel, and an unnamed event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Mas
Chicago
Tia
Cros shock and tragedy headline through foggy recall
A fragmented report describes a dramatic event as Cros faced danger and a late night encounter. The narrative hints at a pursuit and a violent incident involving a character named Cros and a man named Charles eGuire, with references to a Chicago area setting and a tense aftermath.
Death of Mrs Eckenrod After Kidney Operation in Nashua
Mrs. Ed Eckenrod, 53, of Republic formerly Mary Johnston, died at 9:20 am after gall duct drainage and appendix removal during an operation in Nashua. She had been ill for weeks with stomach trouble but seemed hopeful until Sunday. Surgeons Guthrie of Dubuque Hortom and Stuart of Nashua and Schilling of New Hampton assisted. The funeral will be attended by her mother, brother, sisters, and extended family, who traveled from Oklahoma and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
Rd. Eckenrod
Bombay
Dra. Guthrie
Dubuane
Oklahoma
Power outage halts Cedar Falls streetcar service
A large generator at the Cedar Falls power house burned out early Tuesday cutting all current. Streetcars stalled, traffic to Cedar Falls slowed, and many locals walked or lunched downtown. General Manager D Cass said crews were working hard and expected power to resume later Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Millnois Central
Water
Lafayette
Trafic
D. Cass
$100 Loss Over Hat Wind Hold Des Moines Suit
Des Moines reports that Cooney of Oelwein Iowa paid 100 for an after dinner smoke on a Chicago Great Western train No 3. A gust tore his hat from his head venturing through a unvestibuled smoking car during a storm. He claims the rail line was negligent for lack of vestibuled cars and seeks reimbursement. his lawyer questions whether hat money is negligence. Chautauqua park eases into summer life with cottages filling beside near perfect occupancy as residents plan extended stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooney
Water Franchise Changes Move City Water Source
Bedlom 4 of the proposed water franchise shifts supply to artesian wells and external sign notices, replacing river and deep-well sources. At Monday’s regular council meeting the contentious issue aimed to gain public approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedlom
Dragc
Council and Water Company
Beloved Woman Called Home After Long Illness
The obituary notes Mrs. Elizabeth Jessie Law of 225 East Mullan Avenue died at 4:60 8 p m Tuesday of Brights disease after two years of suffering begun July 1905. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at Hamson East Mullan Avenue. The article also discusses a proposed water franchise with changes to free water allotments and distribution rules.
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Beation 12
Elizabeth Jessie Law
Tuesaday
Bright
Diosase
East Mullan Avenue
Hie
Suicides and arrest in Fort Dodge lodging house
Farmer Marty Ritchie aged 34 committed suicide at the Bharmac lodging rooms by swallowing carbolic acid after spending $100 in a week at a local saloon. No motive given. Rae Quast will be held this afternoon.
Waterloo Concrete Roofing Company Formed in Waterloo
The Waterloo Concrete Roofing company plans to bid for business in Waterloo after June 1 with capital of 20000, one fourth paid up. Led by M Buraley of Jeanp and F W Belainger of Waterloo, the firm will manufacture and sell concrete shingle machines using Lelluch pattern. Directors are the incorporators, with J W Rebinger president treasurer and C M Straley vice president secretary until the first annual meeting in February 1808.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Concrete Roofing Company
Waterloo
CO. M. Buraley
Jeanp
F. W. Belainger
Ite
Aret
Incorporatora
Secord Mon- Gay
J. W. Rebinger
C .M. Straley
Water works franchise debate and courtship of municipal ownership
The article reports on the push for artesian water supply via city and grantor agreement, including valve sealing and penalties, amid mayoral and council opposition. It notes a mayoral veto plan, upcoming readings, and local figures debating municipal ownership versus private control. It also covers a Waterloo death notice and Humboldt poultry firm statistics, plus family obituaries.
Council clash over water franchise and paving plan
Mayor Rector sparked a heated council session accusing foes of stalling public improvements to secure a water franchise for N. W. Harris & Co. Aldermen Hildebrand Rath and French pressed for delaying asphalt until sewers and mains are ready, and to limit paving where not all utilities exist. The resolution passed 4 to 2 with Kurth and Rath voting no.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rector
Alleace
Ralph A. Law
First ‘National Bank
Thornton
Iowa
Rec
W. B. Law
Boles & Tor
Harvey B Law
State College
City
Misa Nellie F. Law
Bernette B Law
Mra. Eilen
Law of Chicago
Brothers
W. F.law
Law
J. H. Rodgers
Eezzae
Frank Baldwin
Humboldt
Rogere & l of
Chicago
Smith Poultry and Egg Company
Humbolde
N. W. Harris & Clo
Bera
W. A. Bryant & Sons Company
Harris, Gets & Water
French
Eliy
Hildebrand
Miller, Brown
Eye
Kurth
Rath
Dollar Will Case Settled in Grundy County Court
The George Wells will contest ends in a settlement with $200000 to contestants including $50000 to Mrs Martha Comstock and $300000 to the contestants. $800000 to heirs. The estate totals about $1000000 with $800000 to beneficiaries and $300000 to contestants. Administrators James L Garvin and C W Mullan appointed. The case, filed after Wells died in Grundy County last August, is one of the region's largest estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy
Martha, Comatock
Tha Fant
Wells
Aro
Tate
Martha Comstock
George W. Murray
Kate Wheelock
Grundy County
James L. Garvin
Indianapolia
Ind
C. W. Mullan
Waterloo
George Wells
Big Factory Location Sought in Hillside Lot Sale
A city boosts hopes for a major new plant as the Board of Trade prepares to sell 202 Hillside lots south of Independence Avenue. Prices range from 100 to 350 dollars with a committee to devise sale plans and encourage investor interest.
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Board of Trade
Independence Avenue
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Rman
Cros
Ingane
Q. A. Cros
Fierce
Avenue
Charles eGuire
Eath Rowe Pei
Ware
Eckenrod OF
Nashual
Cadar Falls
Cedar’ Falls
Palle
Chautauqua “Park
Paesto
Weterino
W. M Law
Brights
Hamson
NEW Shingle Company
Terloo
the Waterloo Way
Bt. Peter's
Jordan
Grantor
Phé
Lim Cali
Robert Law
William M. Law
Hudson
Blackhawk
Episcopal Church
United Brethren Church
First Presbyterian Church
Rebekah Lodge
The
Dubuque
Scores Chief
Fionera
Front
Hildebrand Reésente
Hilde
Brand
Atresta
Neag
Franch
BIG Factory
Mammoth Institution
Raine Funor
Board of Jade
H. 5. White
Hoon
Me Bentley
H.W. Grout
J. W. Wilby
T. W. Place
At. Park
C. W. Sulson
C.F. Fowler
Cowin
F. M. Shores
B. J. Wenner
George Leland
H.M. Reed
J .R. Rector
Geo. Dawson
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