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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1907

Page

8

Waterloo pair sentenced under indeterminate law

Harry Chapman was sentenced to up to thirty years at Angaose reformatory after pleading guilty to assault with intent to murder in the Ballou shooting. Clifford Peterson pled not guilty to two indictments. both Waterloo men were tied to a planned robbery at Cas Caden Manufacturing targeting Ballou, who paid workers weekly.

Harry Chapman Fred Ballou Ravsier Reformatory Auamosa Young Chapman Board of Parole Climord Peterson Waterloo Gtand Chapman H Be Boies Neithar Clifford Peterson Ransier Harry Chap Foan Harry Shapthax Angtose Anambeal Fort Madison Paterson Welsh Dinneen Cas- Caden Manufacturing Company Westfield Addition Down Town Westfield Road Bailou Baitlou

Auto Dealer Sued for 3982 50 By A Larg On W Eggers

In a case filed after a shooting, A Larg on files against W W Eggers seeking judgment for 3982.50. The report notes prior hospital recovery for Ballou and police actions leading to Peterson’s arrest with confessions obtained by detectives Welsh Jr and Dinneen, under county authorities.

Ballou J. D. Caldwell T. Mears Maurice Welsh Jr W. T. Dinneen Athols Central Peterson Mhepman

Verdict in lumber case sets recovery at 974 10

In a Cedar Falls proceeding, jurors awarded 974 10 to McCutcheon executrix against W W Beers of an auto garage at Firth and Bycorne streets for alleged false pretenses. Plaintiff seeks 3982 50 plus interest from 1907 claim, with 1908 date cited and jury timeline noted. The case followed a second tally in Blackhawk county, with $165 verdict then reduced to 74 10.

L.A Larson W. W. Bgeers Firth and Bycamore Streets Aagére Ia Cedar Falls Timber Company Blackhawk County Hrough P. J. Martin McCutcheon Pats Lizzie Frances McCutcheon

Funeral services for Sebastian Thierer set for Friday

Sebastian Thierer died at the dinner table Tuesday. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at the house 128 Barclay street and at Emmanuel Lutheran church Walnut street at 2:16. Rev Theo Wolfram to officiate with interment at Fairview. Edith May Eightey of Cedar Falls filed a health examination certificate, first under the new law for graduate nurses.

Sebastian Thierer Tusday Barclay Street Wmanuel Lutheran Church Walnut Street Theo, Wolfram Pairview Edith May Eightey Cedar Falls Synodical Presbyterian Training

Stager Affair Sparks Fort Dodge Scandal Mix

Mrs Dan Stager and Dolly Graham figure in a drunken Monday raid at Stager’s home. Kennedy and Dolly Graham detained for probing charges of prostitution and enticement of a minor. Mrs Stager, visiting Fort Dodge, seeks to shield her husband as hearings continue in county and juvenile courts.

Dolly Kennedy Stager Bastise S&t. Mears A. B. Lovejoy Little Hisle Dolly Graham A. B. Kepford Mrs. Stager Jas

Wardens Nab Fisher After Slough Fishing Ring Arrests

Mupcntine Iowa October 23 Wardens Green Youty and Marshal Wiley trapped eastern fishing ring operatives amid claims of illegal nets and long lines. Claude Fisher jailed after guilty on 11 counts. sentenced to 30 days per count. appeal filed. bond posted for Conrad Koehler.

Mupcntine Iowa Hving Slough Keokuk Lake A.M. Green Sioux City H. Youty Waterloo Marshal Wiley West Liberts Green Yordy Wapéeilo Claude Fisher Judge Coster Coster Fisher Conrad Koehler

Guilty plea in neglect case and girl sent to school

Police arresting officer E A Leighton signs on the case. Dolly Graham aged around 11 faces charge of delinquency and gross immorality for associating with vices. Father John Graham testifies he is a hardworking parent trying to raise his children properly. Elsie Graham, twelve, is ordered by Judge Chas H Ransler to the Mitchellville Industrial School until of age. The incident stems from a raid at Stager residence Monday night. Other notes report local farming activity, school term closing, and community visits in Waterloo and nearby townships.

Dan Stager Bob" Kennedy Dolly Graham Dolly Blale Betes Aineogéent Mra. Stager Quartetts Ton E. A. Leighton Les Fisi John Graham Bering Monaing Mra. J. D. Caldwell Elsie Graham Garl Stager Firmls Mitchellville Chas. H. Ransler

Briden Family Goes to Duluth and Local News Roundup

Denver dispatch notes Mr and Mrs Horstman Briden travel to Duluth Minnesota to visit relatives. A broad local round up covers social visits farm news harvest sugar beets, church services, a parsonage move, and community events across nearly a dozen towns with names including Waterloo Waverly Grundy County and Mound City.

Horstman Briden Duluth Minn Viett Thimble Bee I. Jacobs J. Foutch Waverly Tom Garton Memphis Tenn John Meeker Glasgow Sam Daniela Avy Platte Tayotte Hife Burkman John Bast Waterloo Wm. Koepke Seeman John Hominghaus Bremer County Insurance Co John Hoffman Brank Mishier Waterleo Austin Will Heidenon Tripoli John ‘Wildeman John’ Bominghaus Laura Dammerman Wilder Hoffman Mire J Riedsel Herb, Gleason Waverly Wis

McCarthy Springers Wed In St Joseph s Church

A wedding at St Joseph s Catholic church joined Mica May Louisel Springer and Charles McCarthy with Rev Father Mark Cooney presiding. Attendants were Mise Helene Springer and Ey McCarthy, the couple plan a honeymoon in Chicago New York and Philadelphia. They will reside at 117 Barclay a rest after November 10.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church Mica May Louisel Springer Charles McCarthy Mark Cooney Mise Helene’ Springer Ey McCarthy Charme Jing Edwin McCarthy Oak Avenue Margaret Cecelia Josephing Grace Rath Packing Co Philadelphia Charles City J. C Miss Swanzer Fredericksburg Walter H. Kline Chicago

Waterloo man Cyrus Cosson Dies After Illness

Cyrus Cosson a Waterloo resident for nearly fifty years died at his home 926 Commercial street after a kidney illness. Born November 14 1838 in Lycoming County Pennsylvania he married Sarah H Carpenter in 1874 and left four children Ira Rodamar George James and Paul. He worked in live stock trading and for Rath Packing Co before retiring about a year ago. Funeral Thursday will be held from his home with services conducted by the local Masonic order.

Cyrus Cosson Waterloo Commercial Street Cyrus Carson Lycoming County Pennsylvania Waterton Big Eity Place West Bilge Sarah H. Carpenter Foun Mia Ira Rodamar George James L Paul C Uve Rath Packing Co Carson Lester Corson Romaine Corson Harry Hurst Alicé Caffall Caffall H.A. Corgett California

Death Claims Mrs Nancy Moore After Long Sickness

Mrs Nancy Moore of 424 Bratnober Street died suddenly at night after a long illness. Her husband William M. Moore, a blacksmith worker in Gurlickstadt, and two children Arthur Moore and Mrs. William Brinker survive. Born June 1864 in Ohio, she lived forty years in Black Hawk county, with a Mt Vernon Township early life. Funeral from home Friday at 1 o'clock, burial in Mt Vernon Cemetery.

Nancy Moore Suoner Abe William M. Moore Gurlickstadt Water Street Fifth Sixth Blackhawk County Mount Vernon Township Arthur Moore William Brinker Moore Oho John Vance Mt. Vernon

Jump-Wright Rites Performed At Franklin Street Home

Last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Jump on Franklin street Charles Jump and Miss Irma Wright of Ron Mountain Michigan were married Rev W B Sanford of Westminster church officiating The bridal party stood under amilax and flowers Mendelssohn s march was played by Mrs Frank Jump The bride wore dark blue silk with a rose wreath The couple will reside with Mr Jump s brother after November 1 and have the best wishes of their friends.

Green Frank Jump Franklin Street Charles Jump Irma Wright Ron Mountain Michigan W. B. Sanford Westminster Church Mendelssohn Collrss Aupper Mesdames Hodgson and Jacoby Sindinger's South Mr. Jump

Miss Lulu Pettis Weds John Slyfield in Platteville Home

Miss Lulu B Pettis and John B Slyfield were married Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. by Rev F A Slyfield, the groom’s father, at George B Green’s residence in Platteville Wisconsin. Attendants were George B Green and Mrs A Pettis mother of the bride. The couple will reside in the city. Slyfield works at Green Tea and Coffee on Sycamore Street.

Lulu B. Pettis John

Vorce and McCann Tie Off in City Marriage

Announcements from the city report the marriage of Miss Abbie Celestine Vorce to Mr. Edward McCann of Chicago on Saturday October 10. The couple's union is noted in local society circles and adds to the season's list of forthcoming nuptials.

Abbie Celestine Vorce Edward McCann Chicago

Fight at Stevens lodging house ends in stabbing and arrest

Arthur Winlow was stabbed in the back during a quarrel at the Stevens boarding house where Belfert, Seifert, and Bell argued over chicken picking. The struggle caused furniture damage and a chaotic scene before police arrived. All three were arrested and fined. they served thirty days in jail for disturbing the peace.

Arthur Winlow Jack Seifert Belfert Richard Bell Winlow Bell Hampton Selfert Mason City Stevens Selfort Bet Jerger Tom Hartman Esty Jal Seifert van Metre Wan Harry Evang

Injured Kelly Mfg worker survives ankle and hip injuries

G B Van Arsol, a Kelly Manufacturing Co employee, was hurt Wednesday noon on Sycamore near Eleventh when his wheel hit an obstruction. He fell, tore ankle ligaments, bruised his limb, and sustained hip injuries. He will remain at home for several weeks despite no broken bones.

G. B. van Aradol Kelly Manufacturing Co van Aradol Sycamore Street Eleventh Street van Arsdol Niger

Large crowd attends bazaar hosted by St Joseph's church

A large Tuesday attendance at the St Joseph's Catholic church bazaar in Fort Dodge's Hiks hall, with DeGraaz's orchestra providing music and dancing by many. Supper service starts at 6:40 each evening this week. Numerous prize articles decorate booths as visitors shop and mingle. Also notes a Waterloo woman Nellie Brown arrest report and a list of marriage licenses for local residents Van A Fall Elizabeth Rosgen Chas McCarty Mary Louise Springer.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Hiks DeGraaz van A. Fall Wateriog Elizabeth A. Rosgen Waterloo Chas B. McCarty Mary Louise Springer

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Harry. Chapman Panion Fats With Parole Board A. Largon W. W. Eggers Thierer Mrs, Stager Bob” Kennedy Investi Gate Graham Child van Pathetic Fort Dodge Sinais Central Sweitzer Tarumé Dan Iran Stugar Siman Graham Elsie Ijatorma Jordy Llegal Waterloo Sleuth Dewar Art Hank Smith Lester Township C. J. Kirby Mr. Kirby M. W. Church Myrtla Wood G. M. Peverill Mr. Peverill Ida C. Barron W. H. Meyers Cap. Schmitt Chas Hess Schmitt Bros Btrubet Engle Township Barclay W. J. Schmitt Anna Fledel Letfare Hemar Frank Meier Defance Matt Lilly Jos Holdt' Sman Megara John .Schaeffer Mize" Gertie Eagle Canter Anna Fritz St. Joseph's Church of Waterloo Denver Janesville 0. H. Purmort Presbyterian Church Dy Rav. Sandford Dwight MacMurray Greene Puetrat M. M. Smith Finchford Synth Milmanhia Peerecerra Winslow Frank Murphy Mound City Jinn County Kansas McCarthy-Springer Cyrus Corson Jump-Wright Vorce-Mccann Waterloo Chicken Pickers Tion Sitovens B. B. van Arsdol Nellie Brown Duncombe
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