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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
3
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Tomorrows execution date is fixed for Mark A Wilkins the Oakland murderer who killed Mrs Vernie Garmin in Wilhurst Alameda County. He attempted suicide to avoid the gallows and buried the body beneath a shed at his home after the crime.
Walnut Street Baptist Church hosts a rummage sale on Friday and Saturday November 13 and 14 with afternoon and evening hours. Donors may bring articles to the church by Thursday evening. Proceeds support church needs.
Mrs. L P Rich underwent open surgery for appendicitis at home. Dick Knight and family from Waterloo visited relatives in town. Essia Lyons Shafer and Dr Harry Blodgett wed in Chicago on Nov 4 and will live in Lincoln Nebraska after Nov 15. George Wright traveled to Durftale to tend to his ill sister. Harry Padden of Waterloo visited friends here. Fred Kalthoff shot a 21 pound coon during Sunday hunt. crowd of ten saw 110 rabbits and several squirrels. UG H Kenyon travelled to Chicago after the death of an adult. G Creeding bought the Kemman lot on South Chestnut and plans a two seven-room cottage. Mrs Perry Peterson, long ill, died at her Bassett home north of town.
Od eo Nov 11 reports E R Jesse of Oren visited Readlyn to discuss business and enjoy good prospects. Sanford Farrow arrived with his Tripoli uncle for a brief visit, and Mr Purrow plans a first return to Readlyn in over two years. News covers church organ dedication, school term completion, two weddings at North church and Klinger's, plus local social visits and greetings.
Nov 14 entries mention Neatrice Thompson visiting Frank Thompson, Mayme Leversee recovering, and Katherine Thurston visiting waiting at Dr Smaking's. Myron Rohratacher and Will Jen Minka are building on the Perry farm. Mrs Frank Thompson and Beatrice Thompson went to Shell Rock for the George Phelps visit. Mrs Bert Pattee improving slowly. Nov 11 notes two weeks school vacation for husking time, visits by B E Hoover of Blunt, and travel to Rochester for car treatment. Local hunts yield forty nine quail and twelve rabbits. Marriage of Theo Miller to Margaret Meyer at Lenora. County supervisors report BF Stoddard elected representative by pro votes.
George Hebberg drilled to 186 feet near Littleton and continues at Dell Bright east of Littleton toward E O Painey north of Triumph. The Litteton bridge should be passable for teams by midweek. Social news notes visits, parties, and local projects include Mra Kate Bants visiting, Fritz Rehberg birthday party, Clint Hults building a double corner barn, and various residents moving or planning farms and renovations.
Prominent railway men and engineers gathered in LeRalt Michigan to celebrate Grand Trunk taking over the Detroit River tunnel and completing electrification. The project cost over 1 million dollars, part of a decade long rebuild costing about 53 million across the system with 4,634 miles of double track now in operation.
People travel and relocate around Independence and nearby towns. Mrs. Tillie Whitney returns to Albert Lea to pack and move to South Dakota. Mrs. Rhode visits Hazel Green relatives near Littleton with her son. Mr. Buchholz moves from Independence to Jesup then to Meythaler farm for work. Community events include a church musical by Russell the banjoist and Epworth League activities. funeral services for Lucille Zimmerman. reflections on local growth with new cement dam, interurban potential, and seasonal cottage moves by Moshrs, Stocking, and Plane. Grover Pingree adapts to Epworth Seminary life amid hazing satire. An incident during a Snipe hunt is recounted amusingly. Cabinet photos sale noted at Simmons gallery.
Augusta Ga Nov 12 The Negro State Fair opened at the Georgia Carolina fair association grounds with livestock agricultural products and manufactures on display A program of athletic sports and attractions is planned for visitors The fair closes Saturday judging and award presentations begin this morning
Milwauagee Wis November 12 The Dream City welcomes a large and diverse crowd to the Wisconsin Teachers association annual meeting. Major sessions will convene at the Hippodrome and Davison theatre with sectional conferences in a dozen churches and halls. VIEW RULES FOR ORIENT TRADE San Francisco November 12 The Interstate Commerce Commission announces a tariff filing rule for Orient United States through shipments. The rule stems from trade agreements investigations involving Harriman Holmes Pacific coast Japan and the Pacific Mail Steamship Company.
Beginning this evening and continuing through the next two days a notable conference is to be held in the hall of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to consider plans for civic reforms in the cities and towns of Massachusetts. The Galveston form of government by commission was recently adopted by the state, marking a regional first.
The city of Haverhill will be one of the foremost topics of discussion with focus on municipal playgrounds the teaching of agriculture and industrial education for small towns. Prof HO Pierce head of the poultry department at Ames has been honored with a place on the program of the American Breeders association meeting in Washington DC in January.
An advertisement argues sickness stems from a weak nervous system and promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy. It cites a testimonial from John Lambs of Riverton Nebraska claiming rapid improvement and urges readers to consult their druggist for a refund if no benefit, citing Miles Medical Co. in Elkhart Indiana.
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