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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1908

Page

8

Waterloo Board of Trade elects Cutler president again

Annual meeting of the Waterloo Board of Trade elected F. W. Cutler as president with F. J. Fowler as vice president J. W. Ogle as secretary and W. W. Miller as treasurer. Directors include T. Sullivan Cropper Reed Parrott Munherd Graham Highmey, Law, Park. A committee was formed to solicit subscriptions toward an $18,000 goal for a Franciscan Sisters hospital, with local donors pledging and discussions noting overcrowding at the Arpsbyterian hospital and wider city needs.

F. B. Cutler F. J. Fowler J. W Ogle W. W. Miller 3. T. Sullivan H. B. Cropper S. B. Reed W. F. Parrott E. Munherd Janes Graham J., Highmey W. Mf. Law L.E. Park Waterloo Board of Trade Columbia Clup W-Cutler Waterloo Franciscan Sistera Hospital Cutler Board of Trade Wodern Rev. H. H. Forkenbrook Fort Dodge Siatere Waterlas G. E. Lichty K. C. Wangier Hey Dr. Viall Judge Platt Wm. Galloway 8. L. Johnson H. DG. Cropper Hillside M. Bentley J. W. Krapfer W. H. Brann

Bicycle thief caught in act and selling wheels

Albert Johnson, described as a transient about town, was arrested by Officer J. F. Sweeney on a Friday night for wholesale bicycle theft. Authorities say at least a dozen bikes were stolen this week, with Johnson admitting a business of taking and reselling wheels for small sums. He provided few details on counts, and investigators aim to confirm identity with detective agencies.

Albert Johnson Oficer J. F . Sweeney Johnson Whesla I Police Leighton Biogala Information Aireau Department of Justice Thia Albert John Dubuque al. Stolt Mel Stolt Exchange Inn Big Stors

Moving into new quarters for United Iowa Shos company

The United Iowa Shos company began moving its machinery and fixtures to a newly rented large room on West Fourth Street. The firm, started a year ago, has rapidly expanded, outgrowing previous space, with plans to move without disrupting work. Mrs. Karl Stringrappa and Mrs. W. Eaton of Osage visit the city today.

United Iowa Shos Company West Fourth Street Fim L Jttle

Supreme Court Reverses Long v Joder on Hudson liquor sale

The Iowa Supreme Court reverses the Blackhawk district court and upholds a one year injunction against Long and Joder and Slusher to stop intoxicating liquor sales in Hudson. Sheriff serves orders. bond arranged to keep the store closed until compliance, amid a countywide temperance crusade begun in fall 1906.

Supreme Court E. Long Tenth Judicial District Hudson J. B. Hammond Des Moines Mullan & Pickett of Thiasity Plainitt Sherim Caldwell Messrs Joder and Slusher Mullan Platt

Picked up in passing in Waterloo area local items

Saturday notes report H Meller and wife of Dubuque seeking a residence in the city Mary Elson seeks divorce from Raymond Elifeon on cruelty and drunkenness funeral services for Fred Brandes in Waterloo and Cedar townships Lloyd Wright joins Daily Capital staff in Des Moines and Sioux City Journal exposure M Gleason of Lincoln township ill with heart trouble P B Miller of Chicago visits to Omaha and Los Angeles on Big Four railroad assignment and family move

Mary Elson Fieg Raymond Elifeon Webster Fred Brandes Waehbirn First Lutheran Church Maply Street Hugo Lutz Drt Vernon Cedar Townships Fairview Waterloo Lioyd Wright West Side Garden Daily Capital Des Moines Wright Slonx PB. D. Miller Chicago Omaha Los Angeles Mr. Miller Big Four Railroad

Top Of The World musical at Synideats theatre

The Top Of The World musical extravaganza arrives at the Synideats theatre on November 11. The New York and Chicago cast stars a witty lineup with Bailey Austin and a famous Casino girlie group. It features twenty four songs and dances including The Busy Mr Bee and Yankee Doodle Yorn, with a refined comedy in capable hands. The production, book by Mark J. Swan, lyrics by James O'Dea, music by Manuel Klein and Anna Cardwell, is staged by Frank Smithson with dances by William Rock and Luigi Albertieri.

Synideats Theatre Studebaker ‘Theatre Chicago Brosd New York Bailey Austin Yaudayililans Mark J. Swan James O'Dea Manuel Klien Anna Cardwell Frank Smithson William Rock Luigi Albertieri Collie Ballet Alx Doge Thera Sante Claus’ Toyshop Aurora Borealis Masta Buch Philadelphia Archie Gunn Custel-Bert Ripley Hayes Dodge and Platzer Armatrong & Seidle Charles B.daniola

Pickett Serenaded at Home by Waterloo Elks in 1908

Congressman-elect Charles EB. Pickett received a warm reception at his West Fourth street home when over 100 members of Waterloo Lodge No. 200 BPOE, led by Exalted Ruler R. W. Law, presented a silver loving cup and toasted his future in Washington. The night ended with music and socializing as Pickett thanked old friends and his brother Elks. Albert Johnson, a self-confessed thief, was treated for swollen glands and tremens after seeking whiskey advice from Dr Jerger, then returned to his home in Streator.

Charles EB. Pickett West Fourth Street Bim Hose Brother Elk Washington Waterloo Fiks Peotnlonga Albert Johnson Johnson Jerger Terger Streator

Decline in Idle Cars Highlights Time in Oct Two Weeks

Announcement shows a drop in idle cars by 23 841 in the two weeks ending in October, with demand centered on trelight and fandom cars. New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland note the largest increases, while friction in Ella tion improves in this state. Central railroad September receipts total 34 930 208, expenses 3 085 583, net 844 075 with a 256 454 decline. From July 1 to September 30 gross receipts 13 746 084 down 2 002 336. expenses 3 517 378 down 1 098 807. net receipts 2 228 206 down 263 529.

New York Pennesylvania New Jersay Delaware Maryland Tuneja Central Railroad Bross

Candidates for state prohibition chairman field in Des Moines

Des Moines on November 7 reports several candidates for the state chairman of the prohibition central committee. J. B. Hammond resigns after a year to pursue business, leaving the post open to notable contenders including C. Durant Jones of Perry, the Rev. E. B. Bennett of Winterset, and Harmon Cook.

Des Moines Prohibiton Central Committee J. B. Hammond C. Durant Jones Perry EB. E. Bennett Winterset Harmon Cook

Local Town and Township News Highlights Nov 6

Mrs W D Fitzgerald of Creston visits her mother Mrs Ed Murphy and relatives. Mrs A V Turney guests of sister Myra Ranney in Cedar Rapids. Dr G W Bothwell business caller in Cedar Rapids. Charles Miller of Dubuque and Herbert Beverett of Parma visit. Mrs Nora Walker and daughter Wilma with Mrs J F Fitzgerald in Waterloo. Miss Bernice Opperman from Strawberry Point visits. Martin Yundt and wife of Independence visit Peter McCunniff home. Jonas Schrack and daughter Mabel go to Chicago. W J Kruse and wife move to town home from farm. Marriage of Clark Considine and Pearl Carnahan Wed eve Nov 4. Rev J A Cochran officiates. Mr Eaton’s death prompts calls to Rochester, Minn. Funeral of Mrs Julia Rodgers at Delwell.

W. D. Fitzgerald Creston J. F .Fitzgerald Waterloo Lennie Kyath Jesup Jay Mora Highes Mary Urmian Washington Waa Wumam ‘Fitzgerald Ladies Guild of the P. 3 Highes Elizabeth Miller J. B. Murphy and Son W. B. ‘Doolittle TR. H. Thomas James Curley John Wolgamot Etkader Bernice Opperman Strawbounty Point Martin Yundt Independence Peter McCunnift Jonas Schrack Mabel Chicago Mesdames M. H Helen Steonut Magma Leehoy Sophia Lebmkuhl Delwoin W. J. Kruse Wifs M. A. Bright John McCunniff Catharina Clark, Considine Pearl Carnahan James Carnahan A. G. Gonsldine J. A. Cochran B. Church G.W. Monroe G. W. Bothwell Rochester Mr. Eaton W. I. Treadwell

Vernon column notes and local visits

Mt Vernon area society items report Mrs Charles Kyler and two daughters visiting at her home in Laverne Iowa. Mayws Leverces not recovering from illness. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Harry Askey Oct 28 weighing nine pounds named Laura Simpcott. Laura Simpcott eyes troubling her. Mrs Hert Pattoe recovering from operation. Ina Jacobs teaches winter term in No 1 Anna Wetharrell teaches No 2 Jeanie Bradford in Center district. Mr and Mrs Charles Crawford of Washington township visited Rank Thompson’s Thursday.

Charles Kyler Whl Kyler Laverne Iowa Anna Wetharell Jeanie Bradford Mca John Ford Charlea Lrawford Washington Township Rank Thompson

Jubilee Farmers Busy With Harvest In Busking Corn

Jubilee area notes report George Oorth tiling his farm with a comment from Robert Wirt about Peter Reuler in Busking corn. Koob Bros. harvest corn fodder while Adam Hchmes tends stock. John Metach suffered a rock-related accident and is under a doctor’s care in Waterloo. Peter Shuster digs rock. plans a large modern barn next spring, two and a half miles northwest of Jubilee. Henry Koob of Waterloo visited with his son Fred. Rosa aids H. M. Buechel’s interests. Charles Huck, son William, and J. FP. Garling connected with corn husking. Mrs. Avguet Willarm returns healthy. Hand cars used, soon street cars. Husking corn remains daily for farmers. some finish, some have days more. Christ Schilumeter repainted his houses. Henry Bernard did the work. Cruikshank will filed for probate in Blackhawk county. will leaves property to wife and daughters. Includes three farms in Ashfontaine and near Paso, Texas. executors named are Harry Cruikshank and Mason Curry.

George Oorth T.le Robert Wirt Peter Reuler Koob Bros Jubilee Marthia Irandta Adam Hchmes John Metach Henry Weber Waterloo Cara Mike Olnger Rank Weber Peter Shuster Henry Koob Fred Henry Benarden Rosa H. M. Buechels Charles Huck William J. FP. Garling Avguet Willarm Christ Schilumeter Henry Bernard Cruikshank John A. Cruikshank Blackhawk County Dwight Harrison Columbus Olle Onear Ashfontaine Ole Paso Texas Harry Cruikshank Mason Curry

Woman Soliciting Charity Quarantine Cases Reported

A woman soliciting alms in Waterloo claimed to help Nick Miller and a family of thirteen facing typhoid fever. Overseer Klingaman denies her as a charity representative. The Associated Charities handle aid. inquiries will verify needs. Diphtheria outbreaks cause several quarantines, notably 827 Synar More Street, with families relocating to shared homes and a diphtheria case in the Quan family.

Nick Miler Eix Klingaman Associated Charliies Miller Eaga Ehs Kingaman Gays Houng Sollabory Waterloo Qverseer Kilngaman Klingsman Synamore Street Deny Gaven Menberg Oelweth Weaky Aga F O. M. Bender Quan Hola

Reverend J M Rankin Dies at 90 in Iowa Years of Service

Cedar Rapids reports the death of Reverend J M Rankin at age 90 after a long career as presiding elder across Iowa. A charter member of the Upper Town Conference, he served in numerous districts from Vinton to Tipton, Marshalltown, Iowa City, Mechanicsville, and others before retirement. Funeral plans set for St Paul’s and Linwood Cemetery, with conference members taking part. Webster City notes: John Butler found guilty of attempted manslaughter, attacking a guard with a knife and injuring him.

Cedar Rapids IM Rankin H. P. Kepler Sumner Rankin Iowa Pittabirg Watch Waat Union Marshalltown Vinton Rockdale Marahail Fechanlonville Tipton Iowa City Machanicsville Springville Stanwood London Thia Wera Iowe River Toledo Marshall Nevada Boone Greens Webster Eldpin Marrysyilte Mia Kepler Ida May Vales Duraige Cole Mic Jessie Sanders Ciiple Greek Colo Wan Rankin Los Angeles Chenworth St. Paul's Webster City Nov. T John Butler Rallcemen Young Iegal Aquar Butler

Train Doctors Remove Needle From Farmer Foot In Union Vicinity

Charles Cook, a Bangor Township farmer three miles north southwest of Union, injured his left foot with a broken needle during travel. On the train, Dr. Karlman of Union and Dr. Alton of Fort Dodge advised immediate removal. Local anesthesia was used and the needle removed after it had penetrated about an inch. Also reported is L. F. McGaevey filing his Democratic expense account with the county auditor totaling 27.26, with various campaign costs noted.

Marshalltown Charles Cook Bangors Township Union Nestla L. F. McGaevey Tala Carpenter Republican Committee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sisters Hospital Will Groe Instituton Ba Verlous Paranas Sinseripion McSweeney Elmer Meyheown W. M. Joney Berkey Hardware Wood Epperson Goodrich-Christine Paul K. Goodrich Francis Marie Ristine Buckingham N. A. Mershon First Methodist Church of Tama County Tama Anyme elMott Yearsley Chas Zimmerman Fowler Ridgely Yealty Deater Jilore Karl Stringrapa W. To Eaton Osage Frleniis Long Joder Hudson Stora H. Meller Dubuqué Brandes Prominent Farmer III M. Gleason Lincoln Township Angle Kathleen Clifford and Arthur Hild C.E. Picket Brother Elks R. W. Law Soozze J. G. Hammond MT. Vernon Ee Miller Poormaster J. M. Rankin
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