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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1908

Page

6

Pride and Poyarty at Waterloo theatre tonight

A collage of local notices lists Pride and Poyarty at the Waterloo theatre and Under Southern Skies at Syndicate, with Mrs Carpenter of Dubuque visiting Waterloo, plus guests from Belvidere and other regional notes about residents, quarantines, travel, and social events.

Waterloo Syndicate Carpenter Dubuque J. Ig. Thompson Belvidere Mars J. D. Ebrends Son Fort Dodge Clifford Swan Madison Wis Carrie Netcott D. G High Street Netcott Independence Harrison Teal Charles Barclay Jaspen R. Teeter First Congregational Christian Endeavor Society West Fourth Streets Dent

Under Sothern Skies Arrives with 24 Member Cast

A 24 member company of Under Sothern Skies arrived this morning from Cedar Rapids for a Greene's engagement. They bring abundant scenery for the southern life production and will perform tonight after a busy day arranging the sets. Refreshments of cake and coffee were served by the social committee, which deserves credit for a pleasant event.

Ring Margaret Fuchs Cedar Rapids Greene

Amid Railway Rumors and Employee Shifts at Waterloo

A string of rail and shop updates from Waterloo details layoffs and returns of conductors as Fort Dodge illness prompts changes. Crews on the Great Western and Winds Central adjust tasks, with carpenters remodeling cabs for winter and Milwaukee Road expanding near Dubuque, promising hundreds more jobs and vast coal car orders.

Waterloo Theatre A. H. Crandall Here Wreepart Cottrell West End Fort Dodge Nik F. R. Cooley Albert Lea Chas. Parker New Hartford Parker Victorty George Hale Delweth Hoboken N. J Hale Great Western Gelwein Des Moines Andrew Everson Liza Maynard Donkerton Margaret James Hockford Mil Omaha Jon Munyon Spokane Wash Wr Furner Kink Felsner A. M. Wight Chicago Lafayette Street Winds Central Harry Timion Ilinois Central Herbert Cross Chicago, Milwaukee and St .Paul Company Dubuque Itas Milwaukee Road Enal

Wanted Young Lady Roemer Modern House Offer

Classified note seeks a young lady Roemer to a modern house sharing offer. Free use of room to the right party, with address replies directed to A DG care Raporter Add0ne.

Roemer Wil Real Alde

Happy discovery: medicine found food restores health

A sick woman writes of weakness and poor appetite. After trying various medicines, she used Grape-Nuts cereal from Postum Co. and recovered strength. She notes easing stomach distress and improved eating, attributing her recovery to Grape-Nuts and cream.

Elven Postum Co Rattie Creek Wellville

Theatre Bills At Waterloo Show Town This Week

The Waterloo theatre hosts a busy week with performances by The Top o' the World and Southern Skies. Manager A J Busby returns from a six week southern trip amid high audience acclaim. Sherman Stock opens Pride and Poverty tonight with special free admission for one lady with each paid 26 cent ticket.

Sherman Stock Company Waterloo Theatre

Extraordinary Overcoat and Suit Sale Ad Promises Big Savings

The speaker pledges an upcoming advertisement promising an overcoat or two suits at low prices to save men money. He claims readers will learn his methods and that, after 40, they will see him frequently. The message stresses quality, price, and a living profit from his store.

Under Southern Skies at the Syndicate tonight

The Syndicate theatre presents Under Southern Skies tonight with a strong company and scenic allure. Lottie Blair Parker’s Georgia style play set in 1876 Louisiana follows Lelia Crofton torn between two suitors, featuring authentic plantation life, Halloween revels, and Southern music.

Hatlowa Syndicate Theatre Way Downs East Lottie Blair Parker Lelia Crofton Louisiana Major Crofton Ita ‘Magis Duadrike

Tim Murphy at Waterloo in Cupid and the Dollar

Bengal comedian Tim Murphy is set to appear at the Waterloo theatre on Tuesday November 17 in his brand new play Cupid and the Dollar. The piece promises a warm welcome and earnest performances that aim for naturalism over flashy notoriety.

Tim Murphy Tir Murphy Waterloo Theatre

Show Man Demanded Disturbance at Hotel Over Seeings

A man registered as Henry DeMat from New York City caused a hotel disturbance after retiring. He claimed to see things and accused a man of stealing the prettiest girl in New York. He was taken to the station after police were called. He later seemed rational, settled a room, and no further notice was taken. A divorce case Nellie Cable vs Williams Cable moves toward trial with contested decree. Police seek Samuel M. Ray in relation to a separate matter. Ray is thought to be in Laporte after previous events in Waterloo and Mankato. authorities urge reports.

F. Sauer Lincoln Neh Ben Leyel Hummer Henry DeMat New York City Sports Theatrical Company New York DeMar Blanchard Waterloo Nellie Cable Williams Cable Hale Samuel M. Ray Laporte Ray Mankato Shetty Crounce St. Paul Leighton Young Tay Liteporte Corm Gested

Notable Theater Figure Delights Crowded Audiences

The piece praises Mr. Murphy as a universally beloved comedian whose talent and easygoing nature endear him to both city crowds and distant audiences. It notes his frequent, warm letters with about two dozen local friends and recalls past stars Sol Smith Russell and John T. Raymond, with varied admission prices listed.

Tor Ives Beblie Mr. Murphy Broadway Becrusa Sol Smith Russell John T. Raymond

Community Fraternal Announcements and Social Events

A compilation of irregular notices: regular and special meetings for EO No 716 and other lodges, plus social events. Includes W R O Witt gathering with inspection of corps and refreshments, IO boards, D A R chapter meeting at Mr Palburn’s home, Prudence Society bazaar and dance at Red Man ball, and a fundraiser rummage sale. Also announces a monthly musical service at First Presbyterian Church with Water loo Conservatory orchestra, Tabernacle Chapter election, and a Veterans camp meeting. stock market ticker and a dance in the AOU W hall with Myere orchestra.

EO. O. F Wwitt Carrie Neleatt Independence Prudence Society No Red Man Ball Ladies Aid Society M. B

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