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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1907

Page

8

Waterloo girl killed by Central train near Fowler Street

Miss Rice, a Waterloo bookkeeper, died five hours after being struck by Central passenger train No. 22 while walking along the tracks near Fowler and Vinton streets on her way home. She endured severe injuries, remained conscious to the end, and died at Presbyterian hospital. Relatives, representatives, and doctors described her injuries and the accident staging, noting she had recently worked at Artificial Ice Co and Cedar Falls, with funeral plans announced by Grace M. B. church.

Ha © Rice Mindy Central Vinton and Mobile Btreeta Stearns Cin Wuctor Hayes Knapp Aide J Howard Counreid Fowler Atreet Fred Tones George Gilley Fred Witmann Gilley Bunt Wang Poligenian Ells Rice Tidependéance Steely Ficer Reed Bri J. J. Rice Gnesenger Presbyterian Hospital Ela Rice Des Moines Guy ‘A. Feely Mins Rice Cedar Falls Corn Belt Hg ‘Artificial Ice Company Tenth and Water Streets Abe Ben

Welcome Delegates And Ministers At Waterloo Meeting

Delegates and ministers gather in Waterloo for entertainment and a Christan Endeavor convention. Opening services at First Presbyterian Church include welcomes from Rev. Reberd and B F Swisher, with remarks on city spirit and citizenship. Morning session features Vernna McKinley report, committee appointments, and discussions on temperance and prison reform.

First Presbyterian Church Schywimiey Auracker Cedar Rapids Procter Reberd Swisher Waterloo Watera Lowa Keya Gelegalax Bev Elven Tighaitoung Irsisida Natiodale Fala Gome Vernna McKinley

State normal opens with big attendance in Gedar Fas

Indications point to a satisfactory advance on of this Parar here will be no confy ay service for threw bouts todig an' account of the breaking of a trolley wire on the Mad. Tratho was resumed at 2 o'clock and ai] in, Tunning smoothly.

Government Grants Title for 25 Year Trust Interest

A government action grants a 25 year trust on a tract of land connected to a local company seeking a loan. The land, once patented by President Harrison to Red Paint, has a tangled chain involving heirs and names such as Susle Rabbit and Mixed Hair, with historic transfers and a note of customary, uncertain ownership. The attorney G W Dawson investigates the title amid complex lineage and claims.

G.W. Dawson Attornney Harrison Ty Oby Rabbit Cantor of India

Masem Townehead Dies After Weeklong Illness

Masem Townehead died at Presbyterian hospital after a weeklong decline from peritonitis and Bright's disease. She had been ill for several years and was removed from her home at 414 Blum Street a week earlier. She is survived by her husband Arthur and daughter Miss Waterloo.

Bright Presbyterian Hospital Blum Street Arthur Waterloo

Wife Granted Injunction Over Visit Trial

The 9 month separation case filed in district court centers on Mrs. Wetlaufer seeking to restrict her husband’s contact with their two and a half year old daughter. The restriction aims to prevent interference with custody while details of visitation and relocation to Chicago are debated.

Sient Cass Dour Vatterddon Ad Tran Mia William F. Vorce Hidwarde Street

Bennington Aimbene: petition for divorce and alimony

Local notices report a divorce petition alleging inhuman treatment and seeking support for a child. Other items note carnival crowds, state fair losses, staff changes at schools, and farmers facing harvest challenges with varying crop yields across the region.

Beath Visits Stull Won John Edward Stull Passes

John Edward Stull fourteen months old died at the family home 647 Oak Avenue Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from acute Brights disease. He is survived by his mother and father and a six year old sister Mary. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Miller on Adams Street also passed away yesterday afternoon. Miss Mavoretti Hallowell of La Cyene Kansas visited Waterloo and will enter Cedar Falls Normal School.

Susan Rice John Weels Ricets Joel Millar Waterloo W D. Hull Grace M. 'B. Dhuteh Fairview John, Taylor Martha Gertrude Hicks Clint Pike’s Peak Colorado’ Springs Denver Gert Fde Tracy, Minn Mrs Iso Po'ce -Aty Independence Loccers Mr Wetlauter Mra. Woetlauter Phe Eitiher Chicago Ted Syn John Edward Stull Oakawn Avenue Bright Fas Bor Pole Wisconsin Mary Mavoretti Hallowell la Cyene Kansas Misa Hallowell A. 2. Hallowell Cedar Falls

ODD FELLOW JOLLIFYING ENTHUSIASTIC DEGREES PROMINENT

The Waterloo Encampment No 11 held a meeting yesterday conferring degree work on candidates with a banquet. The Elgin team from Oelwein assisted, presenting the royal purple degree to a class. Delegations came from La Porte Hudson Cedar Falls and Waverly for the event. A six o'clock dinner from Standish cafe fed many members, followed by a watermelon luncheon and social time before adjournment.

Waterloo Hudson Apf Oelwein la Porte Dudson Cedar Falls Waverly Standish

Barclay Farm Leased Amid Local Weather Notes

John Penne leases Town Lanigan farm in Barclay near the former Schlecht property. Residents report many attended last Wednesday’s show by rail and team, and George Wellner mowed fields along the road. Local teachers Miss Myra Alexander, Miss Stella Sone, and Miss Margaret Robinson are noted in Barclay. Frequent showers hinder field work, and WIT Sass Sr. recovers from a strained back as wet weather impacts potato crops.

John Penne Lanigan Farm Barclay Ty the Schlecht George Wellner Adullsidle Myra Alexander Stella Sone Margaret Robinson C. EH. Dunkerton J. A. Preslen Central City Linn County Las Englert Fairhant Hank Smith Charlie Dewalt Wit' Sass

Evanglical St. Pauls congregation Jubites celebration

The Evangelical St. Pauls congregation led by Rev H Beter of Mt Vernon held the 18th annual Jubites Aug 24 with former pastors Rev Krete present. The church, built in 1842, has seen minister changes over 26 years, Miss Mabel Brooks among attendees. Beth Gilbert’s Tile fair items were well represented at the state fair. The centre school begins in November with Miss Datrandpr as teacher and Whitney’s teacher, while Miss Nelle Kelderling starts fall term. Mrs Henry Moore travels with Calhoun county family. a three year old belonging to Alton Balch was reported, and Ezra Hewitt of Bean visited. Farmers plow. Geo Deeming returns to visit relatives. he formerly resided in St Vernon.

St. Paul’s H. “Beter Mt. Vernon Township Pagan Mon Sss Whitney Nelle Kelderling Henry Moore Raryelok Merion Fndi Calhoun County Aizina. Heskett Alton Balch Ezra Hewitt Mrs. Glasgow West Waterloo Geo. Deeming Casa’ c Bt. Vernon

Purcase of Woot tee houses business and property

Cowin and Lore Alford purchased the Woot tee houses business and real estate, with possession due October 165. Amos Wood, long associated with Waterloo, retires from active work as aging notices appear. The deal includes 249 feet frontage on Utica street and 150 feet on Lafayette road, with sheds, barns, and attached fixtures. Work began shortly after papers were signed as preparations for street opening near the parks continued. J P Lyon,T Lyman and Miss Moore of Eau Claire, Wis visited during a long western tour aboard a light white bear.

Cowin Lore Alford Amos Wood Cowl & Alford Utica Street New Lafayette Road

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