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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1911

Page

4

Market News Bears Wheat at Winnipeg and Cattle Rise

Chicago market notes Winnipeg receipts heavier, wheat falls early then steadies on frost in Canada and supply concerns. December futures drift, oats decline, pork futures ease. St Louis and Kansas City live stock show steady to firm openings with hogs and cattle in demand. Chicago produce steady. hog market closes steady with moderate gains expected tomorrow.

Chicago Winnipeg BBC Russian Seaboard Canada Kansas City

Sheep Market Report Reflects Mixed Wester n and Native Prices

Chicago September 12 The sheep market shows mixed prices for native and western stock. Yearlings and lambs move in narrow ranges with Western steers and calves noted in the cattle section, while sheep prices vary across categories with reported per head figures.

TRE Chicago

Cash Wheat and Market Summary Amid Mixed Prices

Market items show cash wheat prices across grades from No 2 red to No 3 H W with values around 90 to 97 cents, cash corn and oats quotes, New York and St Louis close figures for wheat, corn, and oats, plus Minneapolis cash wheat. Live livestock prices dip for hogs, cattle steady to weak, and sheep up, with New York stocks list showing mixed industrials and utilities. Waterloo market notes cover flour, grain, hay, produce, cattle, hogs, poultry, hides, and wool with varied local prices.

Waterloo Wellington Crystal Kansas

Market report on hides and Elgin butter

No 1 bull hides offered at 22s 18d for 1 cured hide and up 25 lbs and up No 2 cured hides at 25 lbs and up 4ae No 2 cured hides at 25 pounds and up Medium wool prices noted The Elgin butter market in Elgin Indiana on Sept 12 reports no change at 26 cents per pound

Elgin, IU

City in Brief: Notices and Departures Around Waterloo

City in brief items include F F McElhinney returning from Omaha on business and Keene B Phillips with Beatrice Nesbit Phillips filing physicians certificates. Several locals plan moves to New York Columbia University Harvard Military School and Los Angeles. A farm name Ballgreen is filed by James Black in East Waterloo Township. Crystal is recommended for reference in case of doubt.

Keene B. Phillips Beatrice Nesbit Phillips Virginia Elda Platt Mt. Carroll, Jr Frances Shimer School Hazel Bond Dd. K. Bond New York City Columbia University James Black Waterloo Township Emerald Isle Mr. Black

Recognition of Portugal by Five Nations

Lisbon diplomatic milestone as Great Britain Spain Germany Italy and Austria officially recognized the republic of Portugal. The announcement confirms international acceptance of the new government and reshapes early post upheaval relations in the region.

Lisbon Portugal Republic of Portugal Great Britain Spain Germany Italy Austria

Bolden Wedding for Larrabees

Former Governor William Larrabee and Mrs. Larrabee celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their Clermont Iowa home. The event draws relatives including sons Wm Jr and Senator Frederick Larrabee of Fort Dodge, Chas Larrabee, Julia Love, Mrs Robbins, Anna Larrabee, and invited friends Senators Curmins and Kenyon with Mr and Mrs F R Conaway of Ames. The gathering emphasizes family ties and public life in Iowa.

Clermont Wm. Larrabee Iown Wm., Jr Frederick Larrabee Fort Dodge Chas. Larrabee Julia Love Lincoln, Neb Robbins Judge Robbins Cedar Rapids Anna Larrabee Curmmins Kenyon F. R. Con Ames

New Steel Overhead Bridge to Span Rock Island Tracks

Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway company starts a $9,090 steel overhead bridge on the Cedar Falls line to cross Rock Island right of way about a half mile from Electric Park. The wooden bridge will be replaced, two concrete piers will anchor the steel, the single-span structure matching the Great Western girder bridge near Sixth street. Completion aims for a permanent durable crossing. TRY A COURTER WANT AD.

Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Company Cedar Fall Rock Island Electric Park Sixth Street Aes

Market Plages Democratic Market Plages Democratic

Public market day in La Porte features women shoppers with baskets and automobiles. Butter prices rise with Cedar Falls supply disrupted. Independence butter appears. Potatoes remain plentiful with large loads. melons, cucumbers, and other produce draw crowds. Prices for butter, ham, lard, eggs, and fruit reflect a busy, diverse market day.

la Porte City Independence Wapale Valley Hostetler & Reese Wapsie Cedar Falls Waterloo R. T. Parrett Cedar la Porte Bologna

Pioneer of 1886 Beyond Long-Lived Iowa Settlement

Mrs. Mary Anne Blake Rodgers died at her son William Rodgers home in Bennington township Dunkerton Iowa Sept 13 Remarked as a pioneer settler in the county she came with her husband James Rodgers in 1856 Born September 3 1830 in England she married James Rodgers July 15 1854 They had six children four sons two daughters Survivors include Edward D Rodgers William Rodgers and Mrs Anna Day The cause of death was cancer She arrived in Skaneateles New York in 1854 lived there two years moved west later returned to New York 1894 where Mr Rodgers died Last May she joined her son in Lester Center Dankerton Iowa Funeral services held at 2 oclock at William Rodgers residence Rev Mayo Baptist church pastor In charge remains to be sent to Skaneateles New York for burial

Maude Slippy W. A. Slippy Mt. Vernon Cornell College W. Ransom Portland Ore Clayt. Young Westfield Ransom Bruce Township Heaton County la Porte City Iowa The Crystal Dunkerton Mary Anne Blake Rodgers William Rodgers Bennington Charlotte Ames James Rodgers Edward D. Rodgers Oscan Neb Anna Day Fof Skaneateles N. Y Mayo Baptist Church Skaneateles

Street paving begins on Fourth Street in sections

Work starts with the southeasterly side from Bluff to Commercial streets. Brick removal notified to abutting property owners with bricks to be piled if not removed by tomorrow. Bryant McLaughlin Paving and Rock Island RR crews operate while track relaying lags.

Fourth Street Bluff Commercial Bryant-McLaughlin Paving Company Jefferson and Rock Island Railroad Union Station Cedar Rapids

Pioneers Visit Old Black Hawk County Home

Mr and Mrs William McCullion of Pipestone Minnesota and Mrs T Messier of Cedar Falls guests at 203 Locust Street with Mr and Mrs L F McGarvey. Pioneers of Black Hawk County who settled near Cedar Falls in 1855, now retired, visiting relatives and old friends during their first return in a decade.

William McCullion Pipestone Minn T. Messier Cedar Falls L. F. McGarvey Locust Street McCullion Black Hawk County

New Method of Operating GARG Explained by Superintendent

O S Lamb supervisor outlines changes in streetcar operation due to paving on West Fourth street. Special cars will run from Joder's corner to the waiting station, with transfers for cross-city trips. No cars on West Fourth west of Jefferson to Commercial. interurbans loop remains, and service aims to stay near previous times.

O. S. Lamb West Fourth Street Rock Island Jefferson Street Fourth Street Jefferson and Commercial Streets Bridge Street Litchfield Cottage East Fourth East Side West Ninth Home Park and Galloway Joder West Fourth and Jefferson Streets Joder's Corner Joder's West Fourth Waverly Cedar Falls Galloway West Park West Park Avenue Brddge Street Irving Hotel

Indian Fighting Major Lyon Dies in Stockton

Major H. D. Lyon of the 17th Infantry U S A retired last spring due to ill health died in Stockton California yesterday. He fought in Sioux campaigns and served in Cuba and the Philippines.

Stockton Cal H. D. Lyon 17Th Infantry Lyon Cuba Philippines

Twenty Chautauqua heads convene in Des Moines

In Des Moines on September 12 twenty delegates representing the Iowa Chautauqua association attended the fourth Iowa Chautauqua alliance convention. President G W Bhockley of Oskaloosa opened proceedings as discussions focused on improving Chautauqua education, entertainment, and management. The convention was to adjourn the next evening. Polk county board dissension surfaced as city members P F Mally A C Fisher and J H Mathis were outvoted by country members in approving a bridge fund overrun of 35699 21 dollars beyond the January 1 appropriation.

Des Moines Gates Iowa Chautauqua Association Iowa Chautauqua Alliance G. W. Bhockley Oskaloosa Chautauqua Polk County Board of Supervisors P. F. Mally A. C. Fisher J. H. Mathis

Van Schaick Firm Fails Facing Wall Street Shock

The Van Schaick & Co stock exchange firm, formed in 1907 and including John B. Van Schaick and Derby Crandall, suspended operations due to overextended credit and margin losses. Liabilities run under $1 million while secured loans total about $1.6 million. Cashier William H. Jackson, killed earlier by Paul Geidel, was tied to the firm.

New York van Schalck & Co New York Stock Exchange John B. van Schaick Derby Crandall William H. Jackson Paul Geidel

Pather of Mrs Whittle Is Dead

A. T. Whittle returned last evening from Winton where he attended the funeral of Mrs Whittle s father Daniel Williamson who died at 86 after paralysis. Mrs Williamson will return to Waterloo this evening with her mother and will make her home with Mr and Mrs A T Whittle at 1502 Hawthorn Avenue.

A. T. Whittle Winton Mrs. Whittle Daniel Williamson Williamson Whittle Waterloo

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