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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1907

Page

2

Remembering Septembers Past in Local Affairs

On September 23 four years ago Iowa and Northwestern Railway Company incorporation papers were filed, a Third District party convention met, a prohibitionist meeting aided the county ticket, a water company report to Cornell was published, Woodmen of the World planned a Fort Dodge excursion, and farewell sermons were given by Rev. Loveland and Rev. Cattermule before their Upper Iowa conference departure.

Iowa and Northwestern Court House Water Company Cornell Woodmen of the Fort Dodge Bent F. L. Loveland M. EF BE. G. Cattermule Grace M. * EL Upper Iowa

Waterloo News Briefs Cover Visits and Local Transactions

A flurry of city chatter includes Len Gladt of Fort Dodge visiting friends, a marriage license issued to William D. Shearer and Alite Walsh, and George Ellis returning home from his sister’s. Many locals attend Cedar Rapids carnival week. Et cetera.

Len Gladt Fort Dodge City J. W. Casa Hazel Bumner William D. Shearer Hampton Alite Walsh Waterloo

Children Rushed Farm Victims In Waterloo Crash

Mrs. Shaw and her son John Shaw lie hospitalized after separate accidents near Waterloo while two children Belle and Harry Shaw manage the farm six miles northeast of town. The mother, over fifty, broke her hip and was moved by ambulance to Waterloo. John Shaw, 34, injured in the Norris Siding wreck, remains in hospital with leg and internal injuries. The farm duties fall to the two young children during a busy season, threatening long-term disruption at the homestead.

Arthur Shaw John Shaw Presbyterian Hospital Waterloo Belle Harry Shaw Lergon Rock Island Norris Siding

Women’s Club Meeting Highlights Second Season Session

The Women’s Literary Society met at the West Side Library for its second seasonal gathering. Dr Stevenson discussed The Chosen Nation with Miss Evans presenting on Genesis in Waterloo, followed by Nebula Theory by Supt. Bloodgood and Miss McElhinney. Mrs Richards told The Story of Friends, Mrs Chapman spoke on Abra, and a note on Master Don Garyham’s scarlet fever recovery concluded the program. Funeral services for Mrs Henry Glas were held at 419 Lane Street, with interment in Clarksville. Mr and Mrs John Andrews returned with their son Dale after his near fatal accident in South Carolina. Delegates to the federated clubs convention at Independence were elected, with Waterloo Club planning strong attendance and a detailed agenda of speakers and events.

Suusuauies Literary Society West Side Stevenson Suymme Ouyog Weuuery Jblim Henry Glas Lane Street H. W. Reberd Presbyterian Church Rock Island Clarksville John Andrews Waterloo Dale Chamberlain S. C Temple Mre. A B. Lovejoy W. FP. Parrott Federates Clubs Independence Waterloo Club

Iowa club women set for state federation convention

Dubuque and neighboring counties prepare for a state federation convention with speakers from Mrs Nash to Rev Atchison. Indications point to two delegates per club from Allamakee to Blackhawk, meetings Oct 6, entertainment planning, and a question box led by Mrs Freeman. Waterloo and Independence announce upcoming nuptials and local society events.

Ilary B. Hancock Dubuque Iowa John A. Nash W. C Audubon Mary Calking Chassell Women of Independence Allamakee Clayton Delaware Buchanan Blackhawk Waterloo Cedar Falls Independence Manchester Lansing McGregor Waykon Fairbank Laporte Postville Bri Wader Civic Department Margaret Clark Matt, Parrott Florence Wilder Norman

Marriage license refused for Perry Jennings in court

Perry Jennings, noted for poverty and public attention after a prior incident, applied for a marriage license at the courthouse but was denied. He seeks Jessie Lampman, a divorced woman with four children, one of whom died shortly after birth and others placed in Waterloo families. Local gossip and court comments followed the case.

Perry Jennings Court House Jessie Lampman Lampman Waterloo Fune Jennings Jepou

The Toasted Sweet Of the Cornfields

A nostalgic feature on Indian corn as mankind’s staple, its cultivation, nutrition, and modern cooking prestige culminating in praise for Elijah’s Manna and Postum products. guidance on storage to preserve flavor. mentions of rival foods and a moral about moisture control.

Eiljah Cere Exjak Postum Co Battly Creek Rich

Announcement of Credits and Telephone Time Usain Update

Notices indicate credits may be unissued while a changeover to Nene is planned. The item also mentions taking over telephone time services, suggesting a shift in management or operational control.

Degree of Honor Regular meeting notice

Degree of Honor Regular meeting on Tuesday evening October 1st. The Philotes club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Claire Parker 21 Almond street. Entre Nous will meet with Mrs. J. E. O Keefe Tuesday October 1. Daughters of Isabella entertain Tuesday evening October 1 at the home of Mrs. A A Duba 220 Randolph street. Take Home Park car to Third and Wellington. Franklin Chautauqua Circle meets Tuesday October 1 at 2 30 with Mrs. H W Grout 204 Lo ERD avenue. Barber shops go into winter quarters tomorrow October 1 closing until 7 30 p m for six months. Special board meeting of M G C A at 7 30 p m tonight to discuss matters of interest.

The Philotes Club Wwill Claire Parker Almond Street Entre Nous J. E. O'Keefe M. J. Butterfield A. A. Dubs Misa Irene Diba Isabella A. A. Duba Randolph Street Third Wellington Franklin Chautaugua H. W. Grout Lo- Erd Avenue Winter Quarters M. CG

Wish Return of Rev Hull at Grace Church Board Meeting

This week marks the end of Rev EB Hull's first year as pastor of Grace Methodist Episcopal church. The official board meets at 7 40 p m to decide on his return for another year. His work is praised as tireless and effective, with a growing congregation of about 800, possibly the largest Protestant church in the city.

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Hull

Lost Opening Game Sees East High Fall To Cedar Felts

The East Side High School football team opened the season with a 6 to 0 loss to Cedar Felts High on Saturday afternoon in a clean contest. Waterloo hosts next Saturday with players listed for Waterloo: Enis Kelley Smith tackles Miller Brown guards Williams Cranston center Jensen quarterback French half backs Volding J Kelley full back Hoenig. Jel! Grapes Sets price at C H. Rev. W. H. Reherd left to visit ill brother in Genesen Ll. Lost small yellow pug dog Sunday. return to 827 Lafayette St. Reward.

East Side Cedar Felts High Iowa Falla Will Waterloo Enis Kelley Smith Miller Brown Williams Cranston Jensen French Volding J. Kelley Hoenig

States' Attorneys General Confer Over Trusts And State Rights

In St Louis on Sept 30 a two day meeting of state attorneys general from over twenty states begins to map how to curb trusts while preserving state rights against federal overreach. Topics include railroad regulation, curbing unlawful combinations, and jurisdictional battles with federal courts. Livestock figures and market notes follow the conference agenda.

Louis Hadley Missouri Mississippi Ohio Indiana Kansas Tennessee Texas Ildtois Nebraska Minnesota Iowa Kentucky Wisconsin Arkansas Wiliam $. Jackson New York Standard Ill, Trust Wade Ellis Herbert Harley At-7 Torneys General Geveral South Middle West

Dubuque Sends Two Coaches to Waterloo Line

Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern has secured two additional cars from Dubuque and expects service today. Six cars are now on local lines with four from Des Moines added Saturday. Two Dubuque cars were taken to shops for minor repairs and should resume service by tonight. Union Station services restored on all local lines. one extra car kept for emergencies. The surge on Hast Fourth near the park caused delays as rails were tightened. New cars seven in total are expected to arrive in Waterloo within two weeks with additional track switches planned along troublesome sections.

Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern Des Moines Union Cong Tergebe Simolay W. Keeler New York Colesburz Towa A. W. Keeler Thas

New York Stock Market Local Markets Report

Waterloo markets bulletin dated Monday September 20 lists prices for farm goods and commodities including eggs corn wheat oats rye barley and various hides and poultry. It notes bid and ask ranges with multiple cents figures and unit prices for hens chickens and horse hides.

Dairy and Poultry Market Report From Chicago

Chicago market notes on dairy and poultry dated September 30 show cheese prices steady with various grades and values, and live poultry steady with turkeys, chickens, and springs priced at mixed cents per pound. The fragment mentions Young America and Twin brands with quoted cents, reflecting fluctuating retail and wholesale values.

Chicago Odirm Dai Hickena

Home Pantorium Sord Changes Hands in City

H J Bisbee turned over possession of the Home Pantorium to A Hackbarth and George Quest this morning. Hackbarth, a former local resident now returning, will manage the business. he has been a tailor in Denver Gol for six years. Bisbee plans to move west with family in coming months after six years of local work. Also listed: for rent a new five room house on Rid lok corner Fiflesath and Commerce, $12 monthly, and a four room boast on Commerce street, $10. Sold Bros The Shoemen.

H. J. Bisbee A. Hackbarth George’ Quest Hackbarth Denver Gol Steen Bisbea Fiflesath Commercelal Stolt Bros Shoe Men

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