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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1908

Page

8

Reynolds V McManus Malpractice Suit Reversed By Supreme Court

Elizabeth Reynolds sued T A McManus for malpractice in Black Hawk County. A jury awarded $5,000 for plaintiff, but the Iowa Supreme Court reversed the lower court ruling and set aside the verdict. The case, heard in Des Moines, drew noted attention as one of the most litigated of its kind in years.

Supreme Court Reynolds V8 McManus Das Moines Elizabeth Reynolds U. McManus Blackhawk County Elisabeth Reynolds Va. T Waa S. Poyner A. Holdiman Z. Streeter Austin Bmth J.W. Puen George Miller RM. Duke Ernest Johan Winfield Leahy Harry ‘Aikey W. Morricton Bilpravne Court Jddemehta Tranaerberd Dlark Siprenié Attoneys Millard Stalnaker Va Vilnois Cantal Railway Company Fadaral Court Iowa

Will Hold Another Bazaar at St Josephs Church

Preparations are under way for the annual bazaar to be hosted by St Josephs Catholic Church, set for October 18 for one week in the Elks hall. The event aims to surpass previous fairs. committees are formed and work has begun. The churchs young ladies will meet Wednesday evening to organize their portion of the duties.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Elks Hail Au Vaual Warnesdey Belt Stora Vam Soma Tima Ménara Smith Walnut Street Baptist Church

Woman Shot Fighting Posse in West Plains Battle

In West Plains Missouri a posse tried to arrest John Roberts for a neighbor’s killing. His wife was shot fourteen times during hours of defense. both she and Sheriff Mooney of Baxter County Arkansas were mortally wounded. Roberts and two posse members were seriously hurt as the couple held the house until it collapsed.

West Plains John Roberts Prestonia Roberts Obs Kessinger Mooney Baxter County Arkansas Max Lowery

Distinguished guest Rev Homer Stunts visits Waterloo pastor delivers lecture

Rev Homer Tt Stunts former pastor of First M E Church Waterloo arrives from Michigan as a guest of Rev F M Cole. He travels to Greene to visit a brother before speaking Friday at Northwestern Town Conference in Rockwell City. He returns Saturday to Waterloo to occupy Rev Cole's pulpit Sunday morning. His Manila Philippines work noted and he nearly won bishopric at Baltimore conference.

Homer Tt. Stunts M.E Michigan PF. M. Cole Stunts Greene Rockwell City M. BS. Churea Waterloo F. M. Cole Philippines Baltimore

Hans Albert Is Free Declared Sane by Lunacy Commission

In a Cripple Greek case the Iowa Lunacy Commission frees Hans Albert after ruling him sane. A married girl in jail, Grace Haiteal, remains uncertain if she is legally wed to him.

Iowa

Violinist Hans Albert Freed From Lunacy Charges

Cripple Creek Iowa reports Hans Albert a violinist of international fame was declared of sound mind by a lunacy commission and released from Cripple Creek jail. He plans a series of sermon lectures citing his faith and conversion, with Dr Charles Edwina Bradt of Chicago set to speak on Christian witness. The article notes his past marriage struggles and the support from Grace Hadad and Ottumwa connections.

Cripple Creek Hans Albert Internalito Net Charles Edwina Bradt First Presbyterian Albert Grado Ottum Newa Iowa Alvart Nota Springs Mer Cripple Creel Ottumwa Huy Aliianée Mias Hadad Bradt Albertum Chris van Schentlatte

City Council Special Session Adopts Sidewalk and Franchise Actions

City fathers met in adjourned session to hear bids for cement sidewalks on East and West Waterloo with work set for October 19 after bids on October 12 and completion by 1999. Also discussed gas franchise changes, gas cutoffs for non coal fuels, Highland addition walks, and a Watcland fence project along Watfield road to improve safety.

Waterloo Bida Highland Addition Makere of Light and Fuel Waatfield Road Perdons Aniala Tota

River improvement rally opens in Clinton

The Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association began in Clinton with several hundred delegates from Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Missouri. President Thomas Wilkinson presides as speakers include governors and prominent leaders urging Congress to fund upper Mississippi improvements.

Clinton Tows Thia City Winconain Minnesota Iowa Tigi Thomas Wilkinson Congress

Graduation exercises draw strong interest in rural schools

Rural school fall graduation programs open with high interest from patrons and graduates. Six students presided and recited well at Dunkerton while others contributed music and readings. Diplomas were awarded to Wiltud NowWsaine Mabal Nasfield Adal Story Clara Koster Sara Welch Hazel Bender.

Billett Wiltud NowWsaine Mabal Nasfield Dunkerton Adal Story Clara Koster Sara Welch Hazel Bender Barcley Mc. Hope Church Bennington Township Washlurn Cedar Town United Brethren Church Washington Township Washburn Union Mt. Vernon Cedar Falls Patrona

Trans-Mississippi Congress Oct 6 14 Draws Western States

San Francisco hosts the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress from October 6 to 14 with delegates from every state and territory. Governors, mayors, and county officers may appoint representatives, while discussions cover irrigation, river harbors, statehood, parcels post, and interstate trade. The event marks the first post quake convention in the city with men like Hi Harriman expected to speak.

Trans-Mississippi San Francisco Cal Roosevelt Forgit Luch Dismass Panama Auling J. B. Case Hi Harriman Alaska Hawaii Galveston Texas W. M. Fishback Arkansas William Jonninga Bryan David R. Francis Missouri Colonel Loveland California George A. McConnell Idaho T. O. Blanchard Mississippi John Henry Smith Utah A. Th. Cage Arthur F. Francis

Marriage announcements at St Joseph church and home wedding

This evening at 7 09 PM Margaret Grealis and Charles P Schilling, both of this city, will wed at St Joseph church with Rev Wier Cooney presiding. Attendants include Margaret Emmett and Andrew Unabrook. Following the ceremony, guests dine at the Grealis home then depart for an eastward honeymoon. A second wedding for Agatha Wangier and Frank Braniger occurs at 8 PM at the bride’s mother’s home on Third Street. Mrs E R Busby and daughter Elizabeth are in the city as guests.

St. Josph Margaret Grealis Charles P .Schilling al Wier Cooney Misa Minnie Spessen Trader Lohenfrin Margaret Emmett Hembeck Andrew Unabrook Mr. Schilling T. H. Greells Jr J. HW. Greells Miss Greells Iar Town Dairy Separator Co Starlingworth Greella Franklin Street Questa Dede Talty Lenora Flattery Mayme Henneby Alice Drennan Minnie Sposeen Loretta Connelly Pow Beng Mre Peter Schilling Dubuque Greelig Jr Minnie Spessman Traer Jon O'Kiet Nick Schilling Michael Jesup Thomas Emmett Reinbeck Mra John Kief Dunkerton Andrew Schilling Lamont G. Crealis Watertown South Dakota Fort Dodge Miss Agatha, Wangier Frank Braniger C. DL. Wangier Raat Third Street Afl Ita

Very Warm Week Described In Des Moines Weather Bulletin

Des Moines reports a very warm week with temperatures around 80 under clear skies. The crop service bulletin notes a long, dry spell with no rain for twenty days, prompting drought concerns, but the warm temps sped up ripening and many crops are in shock or silos.

Des Moines

Owan Honored 18 Eng

A memorial service in Kirkby Stephen Westmorland honors James Woodward of Dubuque Iowa a native who migrated forty years ago and made wealth and scholarships for his birthplace. He also funded an old age pension for local preachers and widows.

London Kirkby Stephen Westmorland James Woodward Dubuque Iowa Woodward United States

Rooster Attack Injures Child in Charles City Yard

A three year old girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Palmer, was attacked by a neighbor’s rooster in the yard of H. Merten. The bird pecked the eye and head, causing serious facial injuries. Doctors hope to save the child’s eyesight after initial aid arrived.

Charles City Mra Clarence Palmer West Able H. Merten Mr. Mertén

Local notes and visits fill town end horizon

Town end tidbits record visits by Mrs. Blim, Mrs. St Bachiell, and families, plus many notes from Cedar Rapids to Latrobe. Sessions of the Royal Neighbors, farm stall and hog housing, barn painting, and a spate of travel, sales, and births fill the week. Many names, places, and moving plans reflect a bustling rural community.

Mills Fail 70 Work Windless Day Put Windmills Out of Commission

Windless days crippled farm windmills causing asset devaluation. Farmers, unable to pump water, switch to gasoline engines for daily, low-cost power. Local dealers report surge in orders as they supply eight engines in a single day during the La Porte period.

Laporte

Defaults Taken and Jury Report Postponed at District Court

District court adjourned with several defaults noted as cases await trial. Judge Ransier moved jury duty to October 5, two weeks later than planned, to allow chancery hearings if weather permits. Attorneys show limited zeal amid poor conditions.

Ransier

Old Cedar Does Stunt On River Flow Mystery

Reports describe unusual river behavior with water rising over banks and a central channel clearing, defying simple explanation. Locals debate causes from lunar influence to earth motion while superstitions rise as observers note changing patterns over days.

Warda Tha ‘Dam Eldé Maine

Illinois Central to revise time schedule on western lines

A new time card will soon be issued for Illinois Central routes from Chicago to Omaha. No trains will be added or removed, but several times will shift. The current schedule, in use nearly six months, has pleased most, except western branches Fort Dodge and Madison Fort Dodge. Adjustments aim to improve service on those branches. Matilda Waylan sues Scott W Ray for divorce claiming desertion. They wed Magoo City May 20 1805 and separated July 18 1808. she seeks to resume her maiden name Matilda Holbrook.

E Bept T. Blim St Bachiell A. Ortner Minnesota South Dakota Louis Penne Mamie Welch Barclay Besse Hottman Frank Melér Elmer Itd Schuler Wales Phifer Hockson Slan Jesup Mason Barelay Oldapepinse Billy Nesteld John Barlow Elier Dickey Latporte City van Brocklin Joo Cedar Rapidz Marion Oelweln Shell Rock Dunkerton M. Warner Hale Jones County Warner Nellie Burk Hi. L. Hegel W. Magee Schwartz J. A.’ Preabe Wimar Harden Gorny Metntoah Dave Schmitt Nees John Schmitt Oklahoma City Annie Keane Dubuque Sisters of Charity J. B. Gbueish Sama Plaga Taft Lowa Dave Helple Dewar August Schmitt and Ilinois Central Chicago Omaha Fort Dodge Madison-Freaport Matilda Waylan Scott W .Ray Magoo City Pinluit Matilda Holbrook

Mrs Boyle and friends plan long Mississippi River camping

Mrs J W Boyle joins Earl Kleckman John Young and Millard Page with Elmer Page for a camping trip on the Mississippi River lasting eight weeks or more.

J. W. Boyle Earl Kleckman John Young Wamond Dunkertom Millard Elmer Page Misassaippi River

Local Notes and Farm Sale Report From Cedar Realis Area

The dry weather boosts the corn crop while Frank Billman’s farm sale opens the season with satisfactory results. Chas. Benson plans to move to Oklahoma after selling his farm. The community hosts a tea at Roadman home and prepares for the first lecture of the season Thursday evening. Mrs. Trimble and Mrs. A Bradley are visiting relatives, with several locals traveling to celebrate and visit over the weekend.

Bept Jorngong Accre Sa Eidames Jepson Cedar Realis Georges Frank Billman Chas. Benson Oklahoma Indies Roadman el Crouse Mary Momitt Thos Porter Rembock

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