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Newspaper

Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1907

Page

1

New Hartford and Clarksville Notes End of Season Moves

Dalas Wick and Arthur Knipe depart for Town City to study and train through Christmas. The old Canfield store gains a glass front and new paint. the building, about eight years old, once housed community supplies. Many locals visit relatives, attend the county fair, or travel to Cedar Rapids and Chicago. notable items include a wedding, promotions, and several illnesses.

New Hartford Dalas Wick Arthur Knipe Town City Dallas Wick Arthur Canfield F. C. Candela Jook Bae R. D. Strickland W. Eberhart C. S. Payne Waterloo New Hartford Creamery Dallas Emery Hillness Central M. E H.emery P.M. Kine G. Sprague Adelaide Voorhies Gedar Repids Coe College

Jubilee Sept 18 Weather and Community Notes

Jubilee reports potential good corn yields if frosts delay. A public sale occurs on J. A Erwin farm as Mr Irwin prepares to move to Wyoming. Lutheran church to host English services next Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs G W Orth travel to Howard S D for a nephew’s marriage. Mrs Rath and son head to Grand Rapids after monthlong visit. Bertha Orth’s marriage to Emil Bauer held in Lutheran church last Thursday. About 125 families invited to the event. VW Wieser sold his roadster to Herbert Benorden.

J. A Erwin Irwin Wyoming G W. Orth Teft Howard S. D Atr John Rath Teft Grand Rapids

Orange Items From Waterloo Community Notes

Local Orange notes report widespread illness in the Saylor family and others such as Mrs Mary Rothrock and son GEAR. Mentions many travels and visits including to Carlisle Neb Cedar Rapids and Ohio. A lightning strike damaged F Q Wildhagen's home and several community events and visits are noted with multiple families moving, hosting and attending.

Orange Saylor Mary Rothrock Gear Wisit Carlisle Neb John A. Taehty Frank Baer Town State University A. Bontrager F. QO. Wildhagen

Dewar Hosts Upcoming Baseball Plans and Local News

Dewar reports last Sunday many attended Readlyn game where the score stood 7 to 6 after thirteen innings in favor of Dewar. Two more games are scheduled this weekend, Iowa Dairy versus Dewar on Saturday and a Cedar Falls team versus Dewar on Sunday. Also noted are visits by Miss Lora Follett to Oelwein, Miss Cora Metcalf visiting La Porte, W. W. Brookes selling property to Steve Mace with move to Waterloo planned, and Mrs J A Hobsey and Mrs Homer Smith from Waterloo visiting William Perry.

Dewar Readlyn Readilyn Iowa Dairy

Local Helpers Share Harvest Efforts Across Barron Area

Schmitt Brothers sold five corn binders in the past week. Dr. Allen entertains two Chicago sisters visiting Thursday. The Woodmen of our local camp gathered corn for Mrs. H J Barron and delivered it to Waterloo with about fifteen teams and over twenty willing helpers.

Schmitt Brothers Dr. Allen Chicago H. J Barron Waterloo

Stelner Couple Set To Begin New Home Life

A salesman for the Tim of Stumma & Co. for six years, Mr. and Mrs. Stelner plan housekeeping in the house the groom has prepared. They will be greeted by a host of friends who wish them a long and prosperous life.

Tim of Stumma & Co Stelner

Diphtheria Fears Calmed by Local Health Report

Independence residents receive a fact based update on diphtheria with Dr Agnew and niece Miss Wilson described as mild cases not confined to bed. The report notes transmission from Hertzberg children to Dehnings before quarantine yet emphasizes no severe illness and effective containment. Also covered are county corn prospects, a Marengo death from pulmonary tuberculosis, Mormon elder conference dates, and a city water boiling notice with marriage licenses listed.

Bulletin-Journal George’ Hertzberg Dehnning M. P. Kepford H. RB. Barrett Jefferson Township Buchanan County John Nihan D. Nihan Marengo Patrick Barrett Rowley Nihan Barrett Harvard O'Leary Independence Swan Jacob B. Stein Inetz Elizabeth Luther James McNamara Anna Brown Olver Hertzberg Giga Hertzberg

Potatoes Seen Strong Ahead of Harvest Says Wilcox

Kansas City buyer J B Wilcox, here to survey the market, predicts 40 to 50 cents a bushel at harvest with larger acreage and better yields than last year. He has bought some at 50 cents, noting a recent price dip, and expects market activity to rise as digging begins. Mrs W M Brough and Mrs Vasey travel to Colfax for rheumatic treatment, G Wong considers moving to Des Moines but rents deter him, and Miss Edith Minton resigns to teach. Grace Armstrong succeeds at the central office.

J. B. Wilcox Kansas City Mr. Wilcox W. M. Brough Vasey Grundy Center Colfax Blouzh G. Wong Des Moines Cedar Rapids Tea Notion Edith Minton Telephone Central Chajupski Grace Armstrorg Voorhies Miss Minton

Denver Social Notes and Local Weddings in September

Denver residents share visits and travel news from Sept. 19. Mrs. Charles Meyers of Tripoli and her sister Mrs. Wideman visit. several locals attend gatherings, business calls, and family visits in Waverly Waterloo Sumner Ackley Mason City and Janesville. A Saturday ceremony unites Carrie Baker and William Steller at the Evangelical church. relatives attend. Miss Anna Steege assists.

Denver Charles Meyers Tripoli John Wideman Sam Daniels Herman Bradenburg William Greaning Waverly F. F. Wiegart Aid Society John Hominghaus Waterloo Martha Brians Ernest Karsten Norma Fredericksburg Wiliam Greaning Henry Neverman H. C. Bruns Sumner Anna Dins Fred Waiters Decorah Monroe Daniels Henry Bruns H. C. Bruns, Jr Mason City Rev Krumm Hulda Ackley Anna Steege Henry Clausing Clara Mohling Hulde Olrogge Cranee Janesville

Janesville News and Deaths Near Sept 18

Mrs Bess Arnold and Mrs Tessie Fowler visited friends while A M Craig and Mrs Tessie Fowler arrived for a visit. The Presbyterian church was struck by lightning causing minor damage. H A Crané died after weeks of illness. funeral held with Lincoln Circle placement of flag. Crâne was a Civil War veteran from the 109th New York. A sister of Miss Shade visited. Charles Howe installed a piano. cement walk to the schoolhouse completed. youths enjoyed a party at Howard Rich's. Charles City visitors noted.

Janesville Bess Arnold Shanley Wallace Ballentine A. M. Craig Tessie Fowler Presbyterian Church H. A. Craneé I. O. BF Waterloo Cedar Falls Denver Osage Waverly Mr. Smith Methodist Church Crancé 109Th New York Regiment Lincoln Circle Henry Crance Miss Shade Charles Howe William Jennings Howard Rich L. B. Prosser and Daughters Charles City

Local notices and social updates from Janesville

J W Bennett serves as Janesville druggist during Mr Kendall absence. Rev J W Bissell spoke at the Methodist church. Crance property offered for 1600 dollars. Eggs at 17 cents a dozen and grapes at 35 cents. J E Greenlee reports a thriving restaurant. A farewell gathering at L E Prosser's home sent Jessie and Eva to Canada next week. New sorghum by Charles Burman now on market.

J. W. Bennett Janesville Kendall J. W. Bissell Methodist Church Crance J. E. Greenlee L. E. Prosser Jessie Eva Canada Ife Charles Burman

Brothers Reunited After Years Across Battled Years

James McParland of near Dundee received a surprising call from his brother Jeremiah McFarland whom he last saw at Shiloh. Jeremiah, badly wounded there with six bullets, had not heard from family since. Jeremiah later attended the National Encampment at Saratoga as a delegate from the Washington and Alaska department and learned of possible Delaware County kin, prompting a homeward trip.

Delaware County News James McParland Dundee Jeremiah McFarland Jeremiah Saratoga Washington Alaska Delaware County Iowa

Linden Items Describe Local Visits and Quilting Completed

Mrs Ona Wagner from Marble Rock has been here a week for medical care. John Lines Ona Wagner and James Parcher visited Wednesday for Mrs Wagner’s illness. Miles Cartey and son visited the Akers on Thursday while returning from Indiana. Linden Circle held a special meeting at Mrs I B Chapman’s home. the earlier quilting project was finished. Warren Mitchel and Cruse families report children on the sick list.

Ona Wagner Marble Rock John Lines James Parcher Wagner Miles Cartey and Son John Aker Indiana Linden Circle I. B. Chapman Warren Mitchel Cruse

Local notes from Reinbeck and Waterloo area

Mr and Mrs John Watson and son James visit from California. Agnes Cameron wed William Showen at Waterloo Tuesday. RP Robinson family from Zaneia in town Thursday. Earle Minton visited parents from Traer Saturday. Mae Harris resigns second grade post to work in Bismarck ND. Mia Barth Minton starts fourth term in Black Hawk district No 1. Belle Edler returns from Des Moines. Mrs James Cameron wa ters Waterloo caller. Koht family moves into new house praised as finest. Mrs Charles Coffin visiting Marsalltown fair. Mayme White and Clara Merhaulse attend Marshalltown fair. Mr and Mrs Bolsby welcome baby girl. Ruth Sibert injures head jumping hole near school, treated at home. Raymond Robinson goes to Town City for school.

Reinbeck John Watson James California Agnes Cameron Wuham Showen Waterloo RP. E. Robinson Zaneia Earle Minton Traer Mae Harris Bismark Mia Barth Minton Black Hawk Township Belle Edler Des Moines James Cameron Koht Charles Coffin Marswalltown Mayme White Clara Merhaulse Marshalltown Bolsby Ruth Sibert Raymond Robinson Town City

La Porte City News Highlights Local Visits and Fairs

J M Bailey returns from Canton S C to visit relatives in La Porte City. R N Myers plans a Reinbeck trip to recoup a disrupted visit due to Rube’s recent illness. Myrtle Vinton Co plays well at the opera house, closing the run with For Fair Virginia. Acrobats La Toy and Palero Bros entertain at the fair, set to appear in Vinion next week. Chet Vaughn visits Waterloo. Mrs Rey and Fred Willis rumored seriously ill at M E parsonage on Sycamore. Roy Wagoner umpired yesterday’s hot contest between Hudson and Eagle Center, praised for firm rulings. Special train for the fair failed to depart Waterloo on schedule.

la Porte City J. M. Bailey Canton S. C Pasadena Cal R. N. Myers Reinbeck Rube Myrtle Vinton Co Opera House Fair Virginia Fair Grounds la Toy Palero Bros Vinion Chet Vaughn Waterloo Mrs. Rey Fred Willis M. E. Parsonage Sycamore Street Roy Wagoner Partizan Hudson Eagle Center Roy Fair Management

Rock Island failure hurts managers and concessions

A tentative plan to send passengers on stock freight failed, costing at least $600 to Rock Island managers and concessionaires. The Aidnight train has paused for the fair, while Herb Christian’s crew adds stone facing near the bridge over the Cedar. Farmers take most cobs and husks from the canning plant, signaling a profit-friendly fair with 30 to 35 hundred paid admissions and higher prices. The rise to 35 cents admission mirrors broader price growth. corn at 55 cents could allow farmers to earn over 20 cents. Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup touts relief from constipation without nausea or griping, sold by Warigler Bros. and J. K. Yoder.

Rock Island Herb Christian Oring Warigler Bros J. K. Yoder

Atrocities Revealed In Zion City Case Breaks

Chicago press reports Walter and Jennie Greenhaulgh Harold Michael Mrs Michael and Mrs Louise Smith were moved from Zion City to Waukegan jail to prevent riots amid ongoing inquest into the death of Greenhaulgh’s infirm mother. Authorities warn more arrests may follow as alleged cures for demonical possession are linked to patient deaths. Undertaker Benjamin Hopkins warned by coroner not to flee Zion City. he admits bones of Mrs Greenhaulgh were broken during treatment but claims family requested suppression.

Chicago Walter Jennie Greenhaulgh Harold Michael Michael Louise Smith Greenhaulgh Zion City Waukegan Bertha Young Benjamin Hopkins

Miners Die From Gas in South Wilkesbarre Mine

Three miners were killed and five injured by a gas escapement at a Lehigh and Wilkesbarre company mine in South Wilkesbarre on September 21. The incident occurred as gas rose in the shaft, prompting emergency response and damage assessment.

Wilkesbarre Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Company South Wilkesbarre

Railway schedule times near east and west sides

The timetable lists multiple daily train times for east side and west side stations. Early morning and late afternoon departures appear on both sides with several distinct slots.

One Million Acres of Irri gated Land in Idaho Falls Area

In the upper Snake River valley Idaho this land promises abundant water and cheap acquisition. Three beet sugar factories, a fruit belt, and a superb climate are highlighted. Idaho Falls is pitched as the next big railroad center and largest city in the state. For details contact Idaho Falls Deve lopment Co. Idaho Falls Idaho.

Snake River Valley Idaho Odzer Idaho Falls Neal

Switch Signal Incident Sparks Railway Dispute

An engineer noticed a switch mishap as the approaching train neared. He signalled a boy to reverse the switch. A disgruntled employee, upset by the boy, caused the issue despite employing him briefly. Even without correction, no passenger damage occurred. the train would have path altered with minor delay.

Rail Schedule Fragments Hint at City Transit Ties

Fragmentary OCR shows train times including 68 Cedar Rapida and Chicago daylight passenger daily except Sunday with 45 a.m. service and 82 Way Freight daily except Sunday at 2510 p.m. The readable text suggests a historic timetable entry reflecting period rail operations.

Cedar Rapida Chicago Minneapolis Twin City Rockford

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