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Newspaper

Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1909

Page

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Golden West Magazine Intro Amid Waterloo Prominence

The Golden Nest Magazine edited by Rev. Sam Small arrives from Chicago after delays. Waterloo headquarters publish a lavish issue featuring Waterloo industry, portraits, and city life, with sections on Iowa today and a nationwide view of American progress, aiming to showcase civilization across interoceanic states.

Sam Small Chicago Waterloo Taft W- P. Soash The Soash Land Co Golden West Publishing Co SoashiZand Co Golden West Iowa Nation al Thorofare Pworld Ohio Rivers Rocky Mountains

John L Frost dies after hernia operation

John L Frost of Cedar township died at Presbyterian hospital at 11 this morning after an operation on Monday for hernia relief. He would have turned 29 on May 1. Survived by wife Hubbard Frost and two children Esther and Clarence, plus mother and several siblings. His funeral arrangements were not yet set.

John L. Frost Noutheast Waterloo Presbyterian Hospital Hubbard iFrost Mary Frost Deceilent Esther Ashton, Ja Hess Alcock Trecedent Cedar Township

Williamson Dies In Independence At 70 Years

F H Williamson aged about 70 years dies in Independence after years of invalid life at his sister Mrs W Ge Denhan home Born in Kentucky father a well to do s t ate holder but mother an abolitionist family moved to Delaware county in early fifties later worked as a stone cutter paralyzed twenty five years ago Jubilee notes Miss Mabel Widdel and Miss Clara Schroeder plan to open a millinery and dressmaking store H C Ricowche injured unloading hogs at Jesup son of F Huck Jr ill with lung fever recovering Olinger Bros busy shelling corn A Widdel Jubilee butter maker and family visiting Denver death of infant Raymond Fryal Murray born March 4 1909 died Thursday funeral Saturday conducted by Rev Waupt interment Barclay cemetery sympathy with bereaved parents

Independence F. H. Williamson W. Ge “Denhan Kentucky Delaware County Mabel Widdel Clara Schroeder Jubile H.C. Ricowche Jesup F. Huck, Jr Olinger Bros A. Widdel Mand Denver J. We. Murray Dem Merseh Dem Johnson Fred Schnof Herman Thies Thies J. W. Hough W. B. Anspach John Kniltel Venice Wm. Pieshelmann Lown Mr. Piechelmann Will Caroline Abrecht William Behrend Tripoli Iowa Behrend Waverly International Harvester Company Getts & Kehe Herman Albrecht Bremer County Jones County

Alice Huppert and Robert Kerr wed in Waterloo

Alice Huppert and Robert Kerr married at the home of Rev G W Booman in Waterloo on Wednesday evening in the presence of relatives. Huppert has lived near Washburn for years and will be a homemaker. Kerr has lived near Eagle and they plan to farm near Eagle Center.

Mr. Moore Alice Huppert Robert Kerr GW. G. Booman Waterloo Miss Huppert Lashburn Eagle Eagle Center

Hicks Family and Friends Visit and Travel Notes

March 31 notes from Hicks and Reinbeck area record visits in Waterloo and nearby towns. Names include Steve Hicks, Miss Mary Paters, Mabel Gary, Mrs. Cummings, Will, Nadeen Dicky, and many others, with travel to Waterloo, Iowa City, Reinbeck, and Buckingham for visits, sewing, music lessons, and medical matters.

Cartersville Victor Geisendorf Caneshardean

Pauline Murphy Birthday Party and Local Notices

Denver reports a birthday party for Pauline Murphy with local residents noted visiting and returning from Waverly and Sumner. Various residents, trips, illnesses, and social events are listed, including funeral attendance, sick relatives, and visits to Waterloo. In Los Angeles George Alexander sworn in as mayor after recall victory. Minnesota bills allow Sunday baseball games from 2 to 6 PM.

Denver Pauline Murphy Henry Lehner Fred Leangey Ernest Steege Waverly Christ Pepe Sumner Glausing Wateari Fred Kurt FL Robinson Charley Hunt George Meyers C. Judas Minnie Denman Janesville Helen

Night Watchman Yockey Assaulted At Westfield Factory

James Yockey nightwatchman at the udiloway factory in Westfield was struck with a three foot iron bar leaving a severe scalp wound. He crawled to the engine room to raise the alarm as the assailant escaped. Police failed to arrest the intruder and a reward of 3500 was offered for the culprit. Local owners urge a special patrol and thorough investigation.

James Yockey Udiloway Westfield Yoekly Yackey Yockey Fourth Street William Galloway Galloway Company

Local social and school notes from Epworth and Waterloo area

Raymond attends Epworth. Earl Hewett visits Cedar Rapids and Tow City. Rev. T. M. Nielsen tours for lectures in Farley and Chicago. Miss Halfen teaches spring term. Miss Mina Taylor returns to Mt. Vernon to teach. Mrs. Edwards and W. T. Edwards visit Waterloo. Smith and Mangin sale draws large goods discard. Charley Taylor visits Mt. Vernon. Glenn Washburn visits grandmother in Waterloo. Mrs. Ray Holley visits with parents in Waterloo. C. C. Smith buys a driving horse from Albert Renters. Mrs. Emerson Marble from Schoolcraft visits relatives. Family plans move to La Porte. Mrs. Bern ard and Paul visit Waterloo. Mrs. George Home visits near La Porte. Mrs. Glenn Parker and Mrs. Nielsen visit Clara Parker in Waterloo. Mrs. Charley Britzman and Mrs. Carl Britzman visit Charles Gragert near Waterloo.

Raymond Earl Hewett Epworth Peter Jungen Cedar Rapids Tows City T. M. Nielsen Farley Iowa Chicago Epworth Seminary Neilsen Miss Halfen Mina Taylor Mt. Vernon Glenn Washburn Waterloo C. G. Washburn Ray Holley John Cotton C. C. Smith Albert Renter Emerson Marble Schoolcraft Minn

Readlin Readlya March 31 News Brief

Hermar Thran, proprietor of the eity meat market, transacted business at Duburne and Galesburg. George Kent, our popular partner, spent Sunday with family in Hazleton. Miss Daley Eldis of Walrhank visited her sister Mrs J W Hough for several days. Nick Mersch is buying a carload of horses to ship to Waterloo late this week after a winter of large purchases.

Readlin Readlya Hermar Thran Eity Duburne Iowa Galesburg George Kent Hazelton Daley Eldis Walrhank J. W. Hough Nick Mersch Waterloo Nick

Hopkins Geta Seven in Springfield Senate Ballot Result

With quorum broken and few legislators, the sixty ninth joint ballot for U S senator in Springfield yielded Topking Seven leading with Foss at one and Shurtioff three as the vote tally stood.

Hopkins Geta Springfield United States Topking Foss Shurtioff

Republicans Ready to Pass Payne Tariff Bill Next Week

Washington reports Republican leaders confident they can move the Payne tariff bill to passage. A separate vote is expected on the sugar, tobacco, barley, coffee, tea, coal, petroleum, beer, and iron ore schedules as the Ways and Means Committee drafts amendments.

Washington, D. C House Dwight Payne Ways and Meal Committee

Gotham women unite to protest new tariff duties

New York April 2 for the first time a mass meeting is planned by the City Federation of Women's Clubs to oppose Payne tariff boosts on gloves and hosiery. The call urges women to attend Thursday to defend the home and the poor from higher domestic costs. Chicago reports 100000 petition names opposing the Payne bill with more signatures being gathered statewide.

New York City Federation of Women's Clubs Hotel Astor Chicago Payne Bly League of Cash County Congress Wort

Troquo is Hero Dilley Dies At 38 In Seneraville

Otho Herbert Dilley musical director and composer of popular songs died of consumption at his Seneraville home aged 38. He led orchestras in major theatres and headed the Troquois theatre orchestra in Chicago during the five years ago fire. He stayed at his post to play a lively benight to avert panic.

Zanesville Otho Herbert Dilley Seneraville Dilley Troquois Chicago

Brewer Wilbur Hart Dies by Suicide Over County Option Fear

Wilbur C. Hart, a wealthy Janesville brewery owner, killed himself amid temporary insanity over fear that the county option measure would pass. He prepared for suicide during the Wisconsin legislature’s fight and did not know the bill had been defeated. Separately, New York dispatches note trade conditions improved by recent weather with gradual recovery slow.

Janesville Wis Wilbur C. Hart New York Dan

Leg Break Revealed After Week's Delay Near Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls April 2 Special H S Hughes five miles southwest of town suffered a runaway accident a week earlier injuring a leg. He treated it at home until swelling and pain worsened. A physician diagnosed a broken leg and says he will be laid up for several weeks.

Cedar Falls H. S. Hughes Here

City register theft probe widens with $100000 shortage

Baltimore news reports a growing shortage in the city register's office now estimated over 100000. William F Downs, 26, married stock clerk, is charged with misappropriating 26080 of city funds and held on 50000 bail. Officials say other city workers live beyond their salaries and that civic corruption may extend beyond Downs.

Baltimore Mid City Register William F Downs Owens Downs William F. Downs Register As8 Young Downs Bryan

Miss Mat tie Cooper Dies at Colfax

Jesup mourns Miss Mat tie Cooper a Colfax visitor dies from enlargement of the heart after rheumatic trouble. Daughters and siblings named Walter Fred Cooper Mrs James Lee Mrs George Lochéad Mrs Henry Burrell. Funeral set for 1 30 tomorrow from Mrs Rob inson’s home with burial in Barclay township where parents rest. She was a Methodist active in church work.

Jesup Mattie Cooper Colfax Miss Cooper Decedent John Cooper Lot Robinson Robinson Barclay Township Walter Fred Cooper James Lee Plainfield George Lochéad Craig, Nebr Henry Burrell Methodist Church

Pursuit of Crazy Snake Continues Amid Rebel Tensions

Oklahoma City April reports that Crazy Snake, Creek chieftain, remains at large in the Tiger mountains after a week of militia, sheriff, and civilian efforts. Col. Roy Hofmann plans withdrawal unless new outbreaks occur, while authorities hold 80 to 100 prisoners and seek the fugitive’s voluntary surrender. Some say Crazy Snake is wounded as relatives deny knowledge of his location amidst a sprawling chase.

Oklahoma City Okla Crazy Snake Tiger Mountains Roy V. Hofmann Col. Hofmann Guttirte

Minneapolis Senate approves home rule commission plan

Minneapolis April 2 the senate passed an amended Works bill authorizing boards of freeholders in home rule cities to adopt the commission form of government within their charters. The amendment, offered by Senator R E Smith, includes Minneapolis St Paul and Duluth. The bill lets city boards incorporate the commission plan and provide for mayor and council members to be elected at large or by other methods.

Minneapolis Senate Boards of Freeholders R. E. Smith St. Paul Duluth

Two Murderers Hanged in Montana Condensed

Frederick Lebeau, a double murderer, was hanged at Kalispell after showing illness and protests of innocence. In a separate case, Wilson Hays, an accessory to the murder of Guard John Robinson, was hanged at Deer Lodge, slowly dying after eight minutes.

Helena Mont Rederick Lebeau Kalispell Lebeau Wiliams H. Hays John Robinson Deer Lodge

Waiter killed after stammering mimicry at noon

Danville Illinois April 2 George Devaugh a waiter at Shepard's restaurant with a stammer resisted Charles Henchman who mimicked him during offers at noon yesterday and struck him, fracturing Henchman’s skull and killing him instantly Devaugh was arrested for the death.

Danville, Jil George Devaugh Shepard's Charles Henchman Henchman Deyvaugh

Lone robber robs post office safe in Waukee

A lone robber forced entry at the Waukee post office in Des Moines area and blew open the safe escaping with 30 dollars in cash and several hundred dollars in stamps. Local authorities investigated the heist and searched for clues and suspects.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Evening Press Waukee

Direct Election Push Moves Senate Vote For Constitutional Change

Springfield reports the House passed a joint resolution urging Congress to call a constitutional convention for the direct election of U S senators by the people. The measure, drafted in Chicago and introduced by Rep Field stack, mirrors a Senate action, signaling broader legislative approval despite primary voting ambivalence. Dr Peter Swan dies at Traer after paralysis onset at breakfast four weeks prior. Born 1858 in Steubenville, he served as United Presbyterian pastor in multiple cities, arriving in Traer five years ago.

Springfield United States Senate House of Representatives Congress Chicago Fieldstack Shurtleff Senate Peter Swan Traer Mr. Swan Swan Tracr Traey Nebraska United Presbyterian Church Stubenville United Presbyterian Burlington

Parisian Students Mock Justice With Mass Deliveries

Paris April 2 royalist students jailed by justice of the peace Mr Hammard for mutilating statues and staging demonstrations reacted humorously by ordering four hundred wagon loads of merchandise to be delivered to Hammard’s residence. The surprise deliveries caused near riot conditions as traffic was impeded and drivers urged to depart with loads.

Paris Hammard M. Hammard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Golden West Magazine OUI Wester Washburn Hicks Jansing Atrs. Clausin Bertha Lobeck Carrie Milling Kurth Laura Baer Trippe Martha. Neverman Mrs. Murphys Jenny Wente Mrs. Baron of Los Angeles Cal George Alexander Los Ange Wiliam D. Stephens A. G. Harper Minnesota Marauder N Gatloway Factory Hiison Record A. M. Ehret B. &. van Derveer New Mexico Mr. Ehret Hudson Hagerman van Derveer Ehret Messrs VanDerveer McNally Roswell Carl Charles Geo W. Miller W. A. Hey Advance Construction Company Chambers Mr. Miller Mr. Hey Marsh Bridge Company Miller Lafayette Block Waukesha Philippines de Leon House Payne Islands Pablo Ocampo de Leon Goulden Washington Gotham Brewer Nhat Militia Wiley Old Chief Permits Commission Plan Senate of Minnesota Vavor Winvis
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