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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1908

Page

6

Waterlooo Cream Separator Co Sold to J T Sullivan

The Waterloo Cream Separator company at 117 East Second Street transfers ownership to J. T. Sullivan for 32500 dollars. The sale includes all assets and book accounts, with plans to operate as a partnership or new corporation and reopen within ten days under revised management.

J. T. Sullivan Waterloo East Second Street J. R. McCoy Sullivan F. J. Eightey Waterloo Cream Separator Company American Creamery Supply Company Waterloo Team Separator Co T Ransfer CG. F. Wichman Wich J.T Sullivan Positon Howeyr

Much Money for Labor Payroll Last Week in Waterloo

The Waterloo payroll shows 5,028 workers on public and private improvements last week with a total wage bill of 90,580. Public contracts employed 540 on payrolls of 7,330 and private buildings 416 with 7,900 in wages. public work valued at 25,000 and private improvements at 34,600.

Waterloo J. , Ogle & Co.fihure

Banquet In Sewer Marks Franklin Park Milestone

Franklin Park residents celebrate the completion of a new concrete sewage conduit with a banquet held inside the underground sewer. Mrs Dora F Combes descended a manhole by lot to lead the feasting while cheers echoed from above and engineers explained the project’s history and construction.

Chicago Waterloo The Tribune Franklin Park P. J. Martie Desplaines Dora F. Combes William B. Mcauliff Harry Lb. Emerson Emerson W.O. H. Quiley Joseph J. Duffy Ross ¢. Hall State Supreme Court Victoriaus

Rev James Takin to lead new Mason City parish

Rev James Takin formerly of Eagle Center will transfer to Mason City to oversee division of St Joseph Catholic parish and the construction of two new churches. He is praised for church and school improvements at Eagle Center including a $16,000 school building and grounds beautification. The Waterford convent rebuilding plans are adjusted to serve existing children.

Baste Center James Takin Rt. Carme Mason City Sike Eagle Center Takin Sisters of Charity St. Joseph Catholic Father Takin Gasle Center Iowa Keane Nean Carolan Charro Watter Pee Zie Wather Takin Forest City Weteroo

Dedication ceremonies planned for new Edifice on Park Avenue

A historic dedication program spans October 4 to 6 for the new Emanuel Evangelical church on East Park Avenue and Lafayette Street. Bishop Brey Vogel leads Sunday services. Rev. Nolte and Rev. Lorenz direct concerts and sermons. prominent speakers include W. C. Lang and Rev. A. L. Hauser. The $15,000 structure replaces a 40-year-old frame building. construction details and contributors listed.

S. € .Breyvoge Reading J. H. Bauernfound Emanuel Church of the Evangelical Agspataon East Park Avenue Lafayette Street Roy.t Nolte D. H. Lorenz Cedar Falls Hreyvogel EH. Nolte George Knoche Waterloo Breyvagel Cedar Malls Waverly Young People’s Alliance W. Co. ‘Lang Iowa A. L. Hauser Fort Dodge Wit Brey- Vogel Nehovao F. A. Ralston George Scales Jim Regiute NM. Michael Pew American Seat Company Grand Rantds Ford Bros Lennox Furnace Company Marshalltown

Kellogs Fire Destroys Large Block In Kellogs Town

A massive blaze in Kellogs yesterday afternoon destroyed most of the east side business block on Main Street. The fire, starting near a Fisher stable, overwhelmed the volunteer department as water pressure failed. The Grinnell steamer helped save the district, while the Burton Bank block and Bobzin buildings suffered heavy losses. Local reports note possible total damages around $100,000 and say the Kelloge Tri- Lune office was damaged.

Burton & Co. .State Bank Cart Bobzin Alex Fisher Fisher Ivory Stable Kellogg Fire Department Newton Grinnall Grinnell Rock Island

Two Society Weddings and City Auto Aid Planned

Miss Pyrle B. Coates of Waverly and Mary R. Agers of Chicago plan to wed once Miss Coates recovers from appendicitis. The couple will be feted by a theatre party and bachelor dinner before the ceremony, as the Celibates club members joke on their vow. Also noted is a city auto order for Chief Dunham, a Reo 1403 model with a chemical tank to speed alarm responses, and several local business moves including Louie Hieber reopening a garment store and Wit L Pedfcord starting architectural work in the Dunkerberg building.

Waterloo Pyrle B. Coates Waverly R. He Agers Chicago Coates Agers Celibates Club of Cupid Chile Dunham Gorn Belt Hove Wit L. Pedfcord Dunkerberg West Pitth Street Pedfcord J. T.barkett Pedicora

False arrest story from Waterloo sparks denial in Manchester

Manchester and Waterloo residents debunk a Waterloo originated tale that Fred Graham, once of Manchester, was arrested in Belleview Missouri for killing a deputy sheriff. Graham says no such incident occurred and he held a $1,000 Missouri job without arrest. The episode prompted regret over the spread of the false report.

Manchester Waterloo Fred Graham Belleview Miagouri Graham Uige Ruth Missouri

Town and Township Social News Descriptions

Local items chronicle church calls, Epworth League sociables, and visits among Waterloo, Dunkerton, and nearby relatives. Attendees include Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Arthur, Miss Brennen, and Rev. Dean. movements between Waterloo, Jesup, and Dubuque noted with family and church activities.

Jubilee Jubilee area sees mining and farming activity

Local notes report digging in the ice pond at Jubilee to uncover mineable material and plans for an ice manufacturing plant. Farm improvements include cement tanks and a pumping engine. Several residents travel to Oklahoma and Canada for visits or work while weather delays plowing due to no rain and a hospital departure in Waterloo.

Sant John Steubenrauch Nick Ketlman Fellton Caspar Newenchurch Charles Hucking Oklahoma Nick Blees George Canada John Weltzein Jacob Schmitz Wilharm Waterloo Matt Frank Rornong Tewas August Lang B. M. Buechele Jacob Loeb Matt Klein Frank Walker Matt Bornong Nick Phillips Nick

Bankers to Colorado lead Waterloo group to annual convention

A party of twelve Waterloo residents and one Waverly traveler left Friday morning via Illinois Central for Denver Colorado to attend the national bankers convention. The group, led by W L Buckley, will travel straight through to Denver then on to Omaha before transferring to the Burlington. Additional members from Webster City and along the line plan to join, with plans to sightsee in Colorado before returning.

Waterloo Illinois Central Colo Bankers W. L. Buckley Danver Omaha Ilnols Central Bure Engton Corona W. W. Miller J.D. Easton L. Johnson C. L. Kingsley Stockman Hath Kanemeier Waverly Webster City Storm Waterlooana Colorado

Prisoners Labor on Rowelly Stone Pile Under new penal system.

Three inmates including Tom Morgab face hard labor at the Rowelly stone pile as authorities test a heavy hammer device for sentencing. Chief Leighton assesses the tool’s effectiveness, deeming the rock too hard and promising a different grade. Morgan and Sulth receive short terms and further adjustments to the system.

Tom Morgab Morgan Kepford

Five Bills Found and Divorces Granted in District Court

District court held a short session Friday and adjourned to Monday. Divorces granted include Mary L. Cutshaw from Sars D. Cutshaw and Nellis Jenks from Jerome Jenks with custody of a minor and alimony of 200 dollars. A restraining order on Jerome Jenks prohibits entering 102 East Tenth Street. Alimony of 600 dollars was awarded. The couples were married at Clinton on September 24, 1889 and separated on May 9, 1903. Grand jury reported most of the week. members Mack, King, Creger face charges of property theft, larceny, breaking and entering, and aiding an escape. Indictments include James J. Mack, James Greger, and Charles King for aiding an escape. William Dixon for forgery. All detainees remain in custody as the term ends.

Thomas Burdick George Beetty Sumner Township Buchinen County Independence Tewis Roy Tate W. MH. H. Gifford Pnet W. H. H. Gifford Milton Att Gifford Ateady Board of Supervisors Treasury District Court Sasug Mary L. Cutshaw Sars D. Cutshaw Nellis Jenks Jerome Jenks Tn Junc East Tenth Street Iber Tha Gand Haa Beel Janes J. Mack Charles King J. W. Hopp James Creger North End James J. Mack James Greger Charles ©. King Wiliam Dixon West Side Laporte

Man Shoots Self Amid Financial Worries Near Celwein

W. H. Green, a well known tenant farmer living north of Celwein, Iowa, died by suicide yesterday after planning to go to West Union to face bankruptcy examination. About 66, he leaves grown children. Worry over financial troubles is blamed for the act.

Celwein Owa W. HL Green Here Union

Penitent Bride: Young Forger Captured Near LaPorte

Willia Dixon, 22, a self confessed forger, was captured on his LaPorte area farm after robbing a husband on his wedding eve. He expressed remorse and promised to reform after serving a penitentiary term, while his wife Mrs Dixon, formerly Miss Weratt of La Porte, awaits his sentence at her father’s home.

Willia Dixon LaPorte City Dixon Ia Rimett Dixon Uttla Doleclus Houston Miss Wercatt la Porte Vieitad Young Dixon Ltte

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