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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1907

Page

2

Charles F. Kuehnle Dies After Prolonged Illness

Charles F. Kuehnle died at 6:00 a.m. Friday after a two week period of unconsciousness and a year of illness. Born November 11, 1820 in Baden-Baden Germany, he came to America as a young man and worked as a machinist and foreman with the Illinois Central Railroad before moving to Waterloo. Survived by his wife Ida West Kuehnle and several children and stepchildren, funeral arrangements will be announced.

Charles II Kuehnie Kuebule Tvo Charles F. Kushnle Barden-Baden Germany America Ilitois Central Masonry Waterloo Ancient Order of United Workmen Odd Fellows

Scarcity of Good Teachers Aids Rural Schools

Blackhawk county rural districts prepare for winter term as Supt. Charles Elliott mails postal cards to district secretaries seeking vacancies, engaged teachers, and needs. Cards ask for name, start date, wages, term length, board options, and post office address to streamline teacher placement across the county.

Charles Elliott Blackhawk County Blackhawk Ethoo

More trial jurors drawn for current term in Waterloo area

Court lists jurors drawn for the term including C W Kling George Arthur Frank Hamilton George Ames W N Updegraft William Otto Sr Andrew Weather M C Coburn EW Lighty ALA Bartlett R 5 Bentley J F Ashe Mate Gill Layette D Newell W E Kyle M T Pierce Janesville J J Hanlen A Jackson Willem Gibson M J Bumgardner N Chappen Peter Kiel John Younghlut Gus Golinvaux W L Magee M Eby I 4 Moore. Jurors must report Monday morning Oct 28 with post office rural route addresses noted.

C. W. Kling Waterloo George Arthur Frank Hamilton Waterlo George Ames W. N. Updegraft William Otto Sr Andrew Weather Cedar M. C. Coburn EW. Lighty Ala Bartlett Bentley J. F. Ashe Mate. Gill Layette D. Newell Winslow Kyle M. T. Pierce Janesville J. J. Hanlen A. Jackson Willem Gibson Jesup W. Ll. Magee Dunkerton M. J. Bumgardner Water J. N. Chappen Cedar Fall Peter Kiel John Younghlut Gus Golinvaux McMillan Dunkerto L. G. Evans Eugene Marian Gilvertville

Plaintiff Seeks Damages After Interurban Car Ejection

The case before Justice A. H. Kepford centers on Gharlae Klimper suing the streetcar company for 100 dollars claiming forcible ejection from an interurban car near Cedar Falls on August 31. Klimper alleged the conductor tore his transfer, demanded cash, and a Cedar Falls policeman removed him from the local car at the transfer point. Attorney Meyers represented Klimper as witnesses for the plaintiff testified after noon.

Gharlae Klimper Kepford Kumper Cedar Palls Cedar Falls Meyers Klimper

Liquor case settles for nominal sum in two suits

Two damage suits by Mary Heatherton against B H Landy, totaling 2900 dollars, were settled Friday forenoon with dismissal and costs of 47.10, the total settlement including costs amounting to 147.10. The cases concerned alleged sales of intoxicating liquor to Heatherton’s husband Luke Heatherton during 1906, with one count seeking 2000 exemplary and 600 actual damages and another 100 forfeiture to the school fund. both were heard from January through April, ending in a sealed verdict and later dismissal.

Mary Heatherton B. H. Landy Plainti District Court Plaint If Luke Heatherton Luke ‘Heatherton Platatif Wenner ,& McCoy

Eaton Ides Crowded Train In Des Moines Era

Des Moines Register reports railroad commissioner Wy. L. Eaton forced officials to add coaches on crowded routes from Fort Dodge to Waterloo and Sioux City. He stood on the platform guiding passengers as cars were added, improving seating for many travelers amid ongoing inquiries into poor accommodations and service.

Des Moines Register and Leader Wy. L. Eaton Eaton Fort Dodge Waterloo Athols Central Haubeg Sr. Eaton Mr. Eaton Railroad Corminasioner Ft Dodge Sioux City State Railroad Commission Trmes Almore

May Direct a Verdict in Fingers Injury Suit

The case of Whi?m Ingledu e vs Litchfield Manufacturing seeks damages for finger loss. Jury selection finished late Thursday. testimony began Friday with witnesses, exhibits, and depositions. The trial slows with a possible verdict motion after Dimanth’s case ends. A rotating machine model was shown to clarify fault. Epworth League Grace M. church forms a Bible study class led by Rev. Ed Hull and S. W. Hackett, planning weekly sessions this winter for about 100 participants ages 19 and up.

Litchfield Manufacturing Company Epworth League of the Grace M. 2. Church ED. Hull S. W. Hackett

Rath Pack ing Company Increases Capital Stock

Rath Packing Company stockholders meet and vote to raise capital to 200000 dollars, with 100 dollar shares split evenly between preferred and common. Officers reelected: J W Reith president F J Fowler VP H F Rath secretary treasurer. directors include G E B Lich ty J W Rath B F Rath. Company shows strong finances and growth.

Rath Packing Company J. W. Reith F. J. Fowler H. F. Rath J. Fowler G. EB. Lichty GC. Rath J. W. Rath B. F. Rath

Stager Bond Reduced to Allow Fort Dodge Visit

Dan Stager's bond of 1000 dollars was reduced to 500 dollars on Thursday night to permit a trip to Fort Dodge to visit his wife who has gone insane since his arrest. The wife’s condition was critical and physicians urged his presence, while his lawyers arranged a new bond and he left on the midnight train. Logan avenue paving is complete and will reopen to traffic in a couple of days, with concrete work finished on the east riverbank side.

Dan Stager Wil Fort Dodge Attoriners Mr. Stager Logan Avenue

Hanford to Present Antony and Cleopatra at West Side Theatre

Chas. B. Hanford, noted tragedian, stages Antony and Cleopatra tonight at the West Side Theatre. Maxim DeGroez, former two year musical director for Hanford’s company, visited Hanford at the Ellis hotel and confirmed he still uses the same music DeGroz composed ten years ago. Theatregoers can expect a musical treat and will hear music by a Waterloo native.

Chas. B. Hanford West Aide Theatre Ellis Hotel Maxim DeGroez Hanford Waterloo Maxim DeGrosz

Goods Returned by Waterloo Suspect Bracken

Jess Hracken returned belongings he took from Clinton Burk and George Broady after a warrant for young Bracken was publicized. Police searched towns north of Waterloo without locating Bracken. He sent back a $75 diamond ring and other stolen items through his brother in law, despite being in town last night.

Jess Hracken Waterloo Young Bracken Clinton Burk George Broady Bracken

Body will go to Rockford for Michael Clarke burial

The remains of Michael Clarke who died of morphine last week will be sent to Rockford Illinois Saturday per relatives request. John Pumphrey and James Carney both of Rockford, with Waterloo brother Phill Clarke, are in the city making arrangements to settle affairs and investigate scandal at his old Sac County home. Andrew Clarke, another nephew, is unable to attend due to a leg fracture from an accident near Fonda. City Attorney Swisher has been consulted about disposition of currency and personal property on the deceased.

Stanton B. Duke St. Joseph's Hospital Willis Fred N. Willis M. E. Parsonage Opera House Michael Clarke Rockford John Pumphrey Jamey Carney Waterloo Phill Clarke Sac County Andrew Clarke Fonda City Attoney Swisher

Suit Over Old Waterloo Wagon Firm Partnershi p Debts

Fred J. Hickelberg sues the Waterloo Wagon and Bugsy company with partners J H Riley and A B Erbe personally. He alleges unsettled accounts and a record count showing contracts from 1902. Total amount claimed due and collectible is 120 dollars.

Fred J. Hickelberg Waterloo Wagon and Bugsy Company J. H. Riley A. B. Erbe Tt Ty

Dentists Gather for Inlay Clinic Meeting in Waterloo

This morning opened a two day conference of Inlay Clinic with dentists from Waterloo and nearby towns. Attendees include Dr. Work Ottumwa Dr Volland Iowa City Dr Kellogg Marshalltown Dr Haas Des Moines Dr al Tama Dr Seelay Waverly Dr Hemenway Waverly and other local practitioners. Programs on porcelain and gold inlay work were announced for sessions in the Russell-Lamaon block as the event began with demonstrations to follow Saturday.

Waterloo Work Ottumwa Volland Iowa City Kellogg Marshalltown Haas Des Moines Tama Seelay Waverly Hemenway Russell-Lamaon Vol- Tand Iowa State University

Charivar Party Damages Lead Nashua Citizens to Court

Nashua residents were summoned to appear before Mayor Laird after a charivari party damaged Amos Bullen’s home during a wedding celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Zwanziger. Doors and windows were broken, a chimney torn, and about $25 in damages plus court costs expected. several girls and married women may face charges, while firemen helped disperse the crowd.

Nashua Nashua Citisens Amarshal Laird Amos Bullen Roy Zwanzeiger Charles City Tlere

Mackown Case to Jury in Webster City Court

George Mackown faces trial in Webster City Iowa charged with burning the Northwestern Shoe Factory. Attorneys Chase and Martin for the defense argued this morning that the company avoids the full truth. The case was expected to reach the jury late this afternoon.

Webster City Iowa Boe Celal George Mackown Northwestern Tory Chase Martin Mackowh

New Suit for Railroads

Three suits against the Southern Pacific were filed in federal court at the request of Attorney General Bonaparte to recover 500 dollars in each case for violating the act to prevent cruelty to animals while in transit on the ears. Mrs Cowill recovered from a serious operation and was moved to her Center street home this morning. Jr and Mrs Denson will travel to the east visiting Chicago Logansport and Marion Indiana among other places before returning in about four weeks.

San Francisco Cal Southern Pacific Bonaparte Congress

College matter unsettled at Baptist convention

At Grinnell on October 25 the Iowa state Baptist convention rejected the special education committee’s plan to name Central University at Pella as the official denominational college. Des Moines college failed to win the two thirds needed. debates followed with motions to withhold church support or form a conference committee. Des Moines presented pledges to endow and operate its college, while Pella boosters pushed for unity and funding signals. President Osborn claimed renewed local support and noted Des Moines’ strengthened endowment efforts despite the defeat.

Grinnell Iowa State Baptist Convention Central University At Pella Des Moines College JF. Saunders Kaokuk Baptist Churches of Iowa Mr Cheney Waterloo Bath College Pelia Educastirn L. D. Ogborn Dea Mathes College Osborn Recuvention

Rockefeller kin to wed in Russell church ceremony

Miss Currié Rockefeller ties with A G Billivar at First Presbyterian Church in Russell. Bride is daughter of Frank Rockefeller of Cleveland, brother to John D. Rockefeller kin, while groom is 26 and works as assistant superintendent at Kansas State Agricultural College experiment station in Hays City. The couple will reside in Hays City.

Salina Kas John D. Rockefeller Willam Rockefeller Currié Rockefelter A. G. Bolivard Hays First Presbyterian Church Russell Union Pacific Frank Rockefeller Cleveland Standart A. G. Billivar Hays City Kansas State Agricultural College State College

Texas rice mills face talc powder shortage crisis

Austin report notes United States talc powder famine affecting rice mills that rely on Austrian-sourced talc for cleaning and polishing rice. Mills may shut down without supply. a cargo from Europe to New Orleans is said to be en route to alleviate the shortfall temporarily.

Austin Tex Texas United States Prac Austria Europe New Orleans

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