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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

7

Bell Zoller Coal Co v Waterloo Cedar Falls Train Delay Verdict

The Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern Railway faced a verdict for Bell Zoll er Coal Co for 2361.68 after a motion to direct a verdict, with damages claimed for coal supplied under a one year contract ending April 20 1907. The case examined coal quality and engine damage but evidence of special damages was denied.

C. E. Ransier Bell-Zoller Coal Company Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Norther Railway Plaintift Company the & Art Denver Longley Tripp County Dallas S. DG Cedar Falls Waterloo

Jowa Head Is Winner Rosengitt Angus Cattle Show Champs

The Rosengitt herd of Angus cattle owned by Professor Kennedy and colleagues won seven championships and numerous top placings at the American Royal show. The herd, ten animals strong, posted nine firsts and many seconds and thirds, signaling a strong finish planned for the international in Chicago.

Ames Iowa Rosengitt Kennedy Siyerly Kelley Chicago

Winter YMCA LECTURE SERIES BRINGS GREAT TALENT TO WATERLOO

The Waterloo YMCA announces a winter lecture course with top national names. November 10 features Commonwealths Laures Orchestra of Boston. December date unlisted for Arthur McMurry. January 11 Elias Day and wife. February 20 Frederick Ward Shakespearean impersonator. March 2 Dr J G Herbert. April date for Low J Beauchamp. Entire series offered for a nominal one dollar.

Sla Commonwealths Laures Orchestra Boston Hal Arthur McMurry Elias Day Mr. Day Frederick Ward Ward J. G. Herbert J. Beauchamp Beauchamp

Waterloo couple wed in quiet ceremony at clergyman's home

A Waterloo couple, Gene C. Trupp and Bessie E. Leckington, were married in a calm ceremony at the residence of Rev. J O Stevenson. They will reside at 924 Birch avenue. The report also notes Wick Webber begins a $3,000 modern residence on Franklin street and an old house moves to Saxon street.

J. O. Stevenson Gene C. Trupp Bessie E. Leckington Waterloo Trupp Birch Avenue Wick Webber Pranklin Street Saxon Street

New Card Rumors on Illinois Central Schedule Change

A proposed time card for the Illinois Central aims to resume the clipper between Waterloo and Dubuque next Sunday October 25. It would adjust trains 3 and 6 with new arrival and departure times, add eastbound services, and shift crews from freight to passenger runs to improve mail and regional service.

Illinois Central Waterloo Dubuque Chicago Dasher Ninais Central City Watterloo Here Dubnane Elle Persons Fort Dodge Freeport Central Freesperk

Pennington Held After Waterloo Arrest in Murder Plot

Amos Pennington was arrested by Chief Leighton and Pat Tolman after arriving in Waterloo with plans to kill George Wilson. A .22 pistol was found in a Mill Street room, and Pennington, who previously fought with Wilson, faced investigation while authorities linked him to threats against Patrolman Widmann.

Amos Pennington E. A. Leighton Pat Tolman F. M. Wells Pennington Waterloo George Wilson Mill Street Wilson Pen Pington West Side Leighton Fred Widmann Widmann Wilsors

Robber hits Titonka post office in early morning raid

In Titonka near Algona, a robber shot G I Westlake of Titonka during a post office hold up. Sheriff Lilly leads a posse in an automobile search after the burglar fled through a rear door, having earlier looted a drug store but securing nothing from the post office.

Algona Iowa Titonka G. 1 Westlake Lilly Lee C. Wolf

Kirkwood Library Gift to State Historical Society

Mrs. Samuel I. Kirkwood donated the library of Iowa’s famed war governor to the state historical society. The set includes thousands of books with high research value and a forthcoming biography in the Iowa Biographical Series under society sponsorship.

Towa City State Historical Society Samuel I. Kirkwood Library of Iowa Kirkwood Iowa Hisstorical Society

Fire at Thornton Elevator and Lumber Yard Burns Large Loss

Mason City reports a Sunday night fire destroying a Thornton elevator full of grain owned by Perse Elevator of Fort Dodge. Loss about 9500, with flames spreading to Woodford Wheeler Lumber yard causing 10000 in damages. Nearby buildings damaged. total loss about 25000. C Eyler of Dows injured while fighting the blaze.

Mason City Thornton Perse Elevator Company Fort Lodge Woodford-Wheeler Lumber Company Varda C. Eyler Dows Taidteutty

Carroll Bank Chief Culbertson Ends His Life Amid Despair

W L Culbertson, head of the First National Bank of Carroll, died by his own hand amid business troubles. He was the third Culbertson brother to take such a step in four years, following R L Culbertson and J A Culbertson. The bank's doors were closed pending examination, with bank cashier J E Coburn stating assets should cover all deposits. The note cites failed irrigation investments and costly trips to Chicago and Omaha as drains on his finances. Carroll mourns a respected leader and former state legislator. his widow was a longtime teacher.

C. D. Gass Frank McDonald J. L. Balyeau Mr. Gass Pleintiff Chicago Carroll W. L. Culbertson First National Bank of First National Bank Gulbertson Hanover Canal Company Big Horn Valley Wyoming Omaha J. E. Coburn Culbertson Culbertgou Tmu General Assembly Cullertson Glu Iowa Tha Culbertson Orethera Innett Tom Brewster Chia Annette Avery Tom Notpl Bel Adepta Miss Avery

Milkh Cows at Auction To Meet Demand

Strong demand for dairy stock drives sales at Great Western stock yards next Saturday afternoon. Wm Holland will offer choicest springers and milkera under Government approval for private use. Av Wells to move to Milwaukee for Nutritious Milk company, leaving Waterloo after four years with Sind-Unger. Chicken thieves raid J M McDonald hensery on West Seventh Street, stealing most of the flock including prize stock.

Ivestock Great Wantern Wm. Holland Apringera Inllkera Milwaukee B. J. Weils Welle Nutritious Milk Company Peat Sind- Unger Company Wolla Sonthe Henvy Waterloo Eastern Star Masonic Lodges J. M. McDonald West Seventh Street Mr. McDonald Blackhawk

Parasol Romance Sparks in a Quiet Summer Cape Tale

A tale of Tom Brewster and Annette Avery unfolds on a seaside veranda. Tom, shy and enamored, bravely pursues Annette as a parasol mishap becomes a playful test of courage. Their creek boat outing ends with a moonlit confession written on a crotonne parasol, signaling an eventual embrace.

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