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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
6
A sprawling column of quips on marriage humor and politics cites David Shrady on hysterical women, Kitchener, Casey at the Bat, and train robbers in South Africa. It notes the Baltic steamship, a dead man’s heartbeat rent bill, Greenland gold, Milton studies, and a Kimberley diamond profit.
Colfax cashier George D. Wood, involved with four Iowa financial institutions, shot himself after calling close friends to witness his final act. He cited mental strain from business burdens and illness. no foul play suspected. Des Moines reports note Baxter Savings Bank’s doors closing briefly after the death.
Polk County held 10000 general funds and 25000 court house funds in Wood's bank at Colfax. A recent withdrawal of 10000 was covered by bonds, leaving the remainder secured and safe. The funds remain in the custody of former Treasurer Al Layman as added protection to the county.
Des Moines reports Hon I C Brown of Sheldon a railroad commissioner says the bank receiver there is confident creditors will be paid in full after investigations. The bank property is in good condition and any real estate realization should cause little asset shrinkage. In Fairfield a 12 year old, Herbert Robertson, was struck by a train in the Burlington yards and killed instantly with his body badly mangled.
Nes Moines reports H G Stauffer & Co of Colfax files bankruptcy promising debts totaling 84000 with 27576.41 unsecured claims. Bank of Colfax holds 15000 on open account and notes at 66 percent. Firm assets total 32448.22 including 19000 stock and 10233 accounts due. The filing cites H G Stauffer and W H Bates as signers.
Des Moines on December 7 reports the Cape Breton Coal and Iron company with $3,000,000 capital. President is Hon. N. B. Coffin, Des Moines. vice president Oren Ruffcor. secretary H H Deards. treasurer H H Reynolds. The merger owns about forty square miles of coal and iron lands in Cape Breton Nova Scotia. Offices are at 310 Crocker Building. The firm plans immediate development and has drawn favorable regional interest. Stock offered at attractive prices. buying active. Strong local businessmen back the venture with promising outlook.
Herbert Robertel, 12, was struck by a train in the Burlington yards yesterday afternoon in Fairfield. He was instantly killed and his body was mangled.
Des Moines reports Bank of Colfax under Receiver Me Meslroy will pay dollar for dollar and not harm depositors after the untimely end of George D Wood. Cashier McMiroy says assets around 600000, liabilities not exceeding 400000, not counting Wood or Alexander Wenon’s personal estates. Meslroy took charge Tuesday.
Washington December 7 Iowa will gain three chairmanships a seat on appropriations and representation on nearly every major committee due to Speaker Cannon’s appointments announced Saturday Hedge Wade Birdsall Haugen Cousins Lacey Hull Hepburn Smith Conner Thomas and Trowa districts receive key panel roles with Hemenway Jenkens Fowler Hepburn Burton Grosvenor Wadsworth Hitt Hull Foss Overstreet Lacey Sherman Hamilton Cooper Gillett Gardner Dick Holloway Patterson Mondell Howell among others.
Des Moines December 11 1903 the state agricultural board again chose old officers and unanimously decided to hold a state fair for 1904 only after secretary Simpson presented 100 letters from department exhibitors. Eleven opposed a fair to the St Louis exposition but most urged a fair here with heavy Des Moines patronage and closer local interest to ensure success.
A major blaze gutted the Wilcox building on Third Avenue in Cedar Rapids last night, burning most of the interior and the Lyman Bros. wholesale millinery stock valued at about 65 000 dollars. Total loss is around 100 000 dollars with limited insurance. theories blame either a coal fire near the basement elevator shaft or a defective dynamo driving the elevator.
Dale's report from Chicago notes Iowa fairs August 19 to 26, with neighboring states holding fairs despite St. Louis exposition. Opposition fields form for State Fair directors, while Attorney General Mullan upholds banking limits on bank stock investments. Barrett pushes teacher certification changes and diplomas as sufficient for teaching certificates. Railroad commission omits accidents in its report, hinting at overwork and reporting gaps, with governor likely to address in message.
Maclyn Arbuckle recently recovered at his Chicago hotel after a short illness and shaving routine relief. A letter from the hotel proprietor invites him to provide a testimonial for Imperial Breakfast Food after receiving a complimentary sample box. The Journal des Debats recounts Professor Rudolf Falb’s failed Sicily trip and delayed eruption prophecy at Etna, followed by a dramatic dispatch.
Whitehall Dec 7 A local case challenges Bright's Disease prognosis. Lon Manley credits Dodd's Kidney Pills after doctors gave up, reporting relief from kidney stomach and liver troubles and renewed ability to work. Dumley and Synnex quip as cough remedies are noted.
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