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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1908

Page

4

Thief Cornelius Morgan Captured In Self-Trap

Cornelius Morgan aliases Tom Morgan was arrested for stealing 29 in currency and a box of cigars from Glen and Frank Mobry at 708 Jefferson street. He waived preliminary exam and was bound over to the grand jury on 1000 bail, awaiting trial in jail.

Cornelius Mogan Tom Morgan Glen Frank Mobry Jefferson Street Morgan Grand Jury Mobry Brothers Center Point McArthur Zook & Bentz Stouston Gilbert Barn Polie Fenster Biaker Glen Moury Hind Clayton

Cedar Falls News Roundup and Local Obituaries

Cedar Falls notes a Chicago homeward return after a three week visit, local entertainments planned by Mrs J N Israel, and gatherings at Chapter A PF&O. Married couple Kenneth Coak and Louise Murry begin housekeeping in Clarksville. Parsonage work begins for Dr B B Fahs. Several residents travel, visit, or recover from illness as religious services and a Brotherhood meeting mark the week. Funeral services are held for Valdemar Halden Johnson and Simonson with interments in Greenwood and local homes attending.

J. N. Israel Bess Chaise Belle Vinalt Hampton Waverly Clarksville W. Fahs Presbyterian Society S. G. Moyet LaGrange Warmal Mack New Hartford W. A Bethlehem Valdemar Halden Johnson Nels Johnson Getaber

Special car to California departs Waterloo October eighteen

The Mainers Central plans a special car to California leaving Waterloo on October eighteenth with several locals reserving berths to escape a long winter. Route will pass through the Colorado section as part of the journey.

Mainers Central California Waterloo Colorado Ilinois Central Chicago

Taft Crowd Photograph by J. T. King in Waterloo

Veteran photographer J T King captured a striking 5 by 16 inch view of Taft supporters gathering to greet the party on Saturday morning September 26. Exposures were made from the south corner of West Fourth and Blu streets showing a clear mass of humanity and recognizable faces amid surrounding buildings.

Waterloo J.T. King Taft Parly Ar. Klug West Fourth Blu Mr. King

Mission church aims for Omaha standard pledge drive

First Presbyterian church of Mission raised nearly 1900 dollars toward a 2155 dollar goal for foreign missions. Dr. Charles B. Bradt from Chicago spoke amid a week of lectures and meetings. Leaders plan to raise the remaining amount with members not yet solicited despite bad weather.

Iet Presbyterian Church Charles B. Bradt Chicago Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions First Presbyterian Church

Delegates Attend Opera Plasterers Convention Opened in City

Delegates from cities across the United States and Canada gather in Ottawa to open the annual Operative Plasterers International Association convention. The opening session notes strong church missions support and broad participation from Presbyterians and other denominations. Several leaders, including Representative Fowler, are named in relation to foreign missions and district activities.

United States Canada The Operative Plasterers’ International Associaion Ottawa Ont General Assembly Tate Jgent Newark Charles Fowler Pinne H. W. Reherd Sitton Foreign Missions Synog Iowa Fifth District

Theatres Preview and Local Notices at Waterloo

The Waterloo theatre hosts hypnotism demonstrations by Mr and Mrs Norwood with brief addresses on hypnotism and its influences. A review highlights W. B. Patton's play The Blockhead, praised for realism and strong performances, with tickets urged for Saturday matinee and night. A kidney remedy advertisement follows along with church and court news from Rockwell City Iowa, including ministers withdrawing from the M E church and Judge Platt holding court with mortgage cancellation and juvenile matters.

Norwood Waterloo W. B. Patton Patton Waterloo Theatre

Work and Wages at the Syndicate tonight

The Sherman company presents Work and Wages at the Syndicate theatre tonight with a strong capital and labor theme. The production runs for the first three days of the week with a special matinee on Wednesday and promotes a free coupon in this issue. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for coughs and colds, with Wangler Bros. and J.ix Joder as sellers.

Syndicate Theatre Sherman Company Foley Wangler Bros J.ix Joder Pew L-T

Summer Weather Wanes as Heavy Rain and Frost Hit Town

After a prolonged heat spell, a weekend storm dumped 1.14 inches of rain, flooding basements and driving residents to seek shade. Frost appeared at 7 am Sunday and Monday, 34 degrees, with little reported damage as crops mature. Farmers worry about late corn, but the frost may aid drying and crimping, easing later harvest.

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Married in Manchester and jail release amid town notices

Misa Lillian Davis formerly of Waterloo and her Cedar Rapids husband Mr Harry Wilson visited Manchester after a recent marriage. Henry Wilt, jailed for blood poisoning, was released on judge Reptord’s orders. D D Budlong and A F Budlong were fined ten dollars for a dance night fight at Red Men hall and assigned work on the stone pile.

Misa Lillian Davis Waterloo Harry Wilson Cedar Rapids Manchester Wilson Davis Piano Alex Wilson Henry Wilts Henry Reptord D. D. Budlong A. F. Budlong Basher Cook Redmen Hall

Passing Notables and Local Moves Reported

G A Leopard visited Des Moines over Sunday while Louise Lindsay of Plainview Texas accepted a stenographer role with Seash Land Co. Ralston discussed fall housing plans in Nashua. Mrs R Dubuque left A J Busby home after a week stay. Conry brothers traveled to Dubuane for W Quigley funeral. Kopace relative returned home from Des Moines. Allen and Heath went to Allendale on business. George J Lickty returned from the east after promoting Smith Lickty & Atflman Co. Rev A E Moody of Osweth precommunion sermons planned for Thursday and Friday at First Presbyterian.

G A. Leopard Des Moines Louise Lindsay Plainview Texas Seash Land Company Dg. Ralston Nashua Palities R. Dushy Dubuque A. J. Busby Thomas and James Conry Eagle Center Dubuane W. Quigley Joseph Kopace Des I Moines H. B. Allen S. Heath Allendale George J. Lickty East Smith, Lickty & Atflman Co A. E. Moody Osiweth First Presbyterian Church

Boy Arrested Over Forged Check Case In Nevada Iowa

Willa Campbell faces grand jury action next January after being arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses. Bond set at $1,000, with Campbell accused of presenting a $3.50 check drawn on Blackhawk Bank to pay for a Nevada Iowa ticket. The suspect, a youth known for prior mischief, showed penitence at a preliminary hearing but was bound over. He previously attempted suicide after family disputes and threats.

Willa Campbell County Jnit Grand Gonz Campbell Pawer Agent Stealy Rock Island Nevada Iowa Blackhawk William Campbell Rand Stealy Blackhawk Bank Isd Jufficer J. F. McSweeney Hior

Livestock Market Opens Firm as Hogs and Cattle Rally

Chicago Sept 28 The day’s receipts show hogs and cattle rising with strong finish. Hogs open lower then close higher with good to choice heavies around 6.40 to 7.25 while rough heavies move 6.40 to 6.60. Cattle open steady, end strong. hogs carried over yesterday 65 714 head. tomorrow’s receipts estimated at 14 060. sheep open steady and remain steady as buyers eye prices.

Chicago Eeyeseatciesy B Cattia Chatee

Local Markets Report From Waterloo and Chicago Hogs Dip

Waterloo and Chicago markets show steady demand for quality logs and cattle with no major shifts. Receipts at Chicago were heavy, hog values fell about 25 cents from last week, while cattle and feeder markets remained soft amid uncertain corn prices and election timing.

Divorced Within a Month in Dubuque Marriage

Mrs Jessie Lampman Jennings files for divorce from Perry Jennings after a Dubuque marriage on August 22 following an attempted Blackhawk county license. She alleges adultery cruelty and intoxication. asks resumption of the name Lampman and that costs be taxed to the husband. Case filed Monday, hearing not yet set.

Jessie Jennings Perry Jennings Dubuque Blackhawk County Jessie Lampman Charles City Diarg Salvation Army Petitioner Gsentleman Min Costa Lampmian Willi W. L. Campbell Sherrif Caldwell W. N. Steley Kepford

Butter and Produce Markets Hold Firm Prices

Butter remains firm with limited receipts from creameries and a near term rise expected. Eggs scarce, dairy at 2.24, potatoes, turnips, carrots, beets priced per bushel. Flour demand steady with good calls for all grades. patent and other brands show stable per 100 pounds prices. Hay market steady for top grades with straw demand rising in colder weather.

Shana Wes Baye Lee Bbe Seer Waterloo Timothy Hay

Reception to Bride Brings German Society Dinner and Hides Prices

An informal reception planned by Bir Joe Wlotz honored the bride and groom, hosted by the German society at Kurth hall. The event featured steady demand and firm prices for hides including No 1 28¢, No 2 5¢, and green hides. Grain deliveries remain buoyant with corn and oats in supply, while new crop prospects look favorable.

Turkey Bir Joe Wlotz En Werte Brocd Ape Aeri Nla Aya Kurth

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