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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
8
Webster City May Be Among U S Cities With 6000 Population Censuses Show Only 83 Canines No Female Dogs Found In The Entire Population Acknowledges A Lone Female Dog In The City The Remarkable Record Could Stand For Years In This Hamlet Reported April 18.
In Spirit Lake and Centerville townships Cummins carried decisive margins, 310 to 173 in Centerville, with similar majorities in others. The Cummins tide swept Celier Grove beyond the previous general election totals. Democrats rallied loudly, proving broad support across districts.
Mrs. Cornelia A. Miller died in Chicago leaving about 150000 in property to three nephews George and Charles Fish of this city and Dr. Manning Fish of New York City, since she had no will and no surviving children the Illinois law directs the estate to be divided among her sister's offspring. The holdings are in Chicago Joliet and Waterloo and were valued earlier at about 208000.
Des Moines reports Governor Cummins will decide Busse's fate after his attorneys filed for a reprieve until habeas corpus proceedings reach the state supreme court. If denied, Louis Busse faces execution next Friday at Anamasa on the murder charge.
The assessment of property for taxation in Wester township is completed and the books returned to the county auditor. The report lists a total annual valuation of 87 776 with assessable valuation 21 044, detailing livestock values by category and other personal property including money and credits at 320 060.
Mason City Iowa Monday afternoon a commission declared Will Ed Tucker insane and committed him to the asylum at Independence. Tucker, a long time resident and former editor of the Mason City Express, has lived here about fifty years and recently declined mentally, with rational moments and worsening derangement. He is described as weak physically and may require care while confined.
Burglars broke into a school and stole items described as purges of normal students, found tied about necks with ribbon, prompting police to investigate the unusual display and potential threat to pupils.
A bold early morning burglary at the Charles P. Bley residence on Normal Avenue saw thieves cut purse strings with scissors and steal about $30 from two female students. The prowlers entered through a window into their room, were confronted briefly by Bley, and fled into darkness. Storm windows had been raised the previous day, suggesting familiarity with the house. No other items were disturbed.
H W Conrad, long prominent in Me Vernon township politics and business, has bought a residence in Litchfield addition Waterloo, signaling a possible return to Black Hawk County. The purchase follows earlier sales and his brief move to Milton Iowa, with speculation he may seek sheriff candidacy again if he reaffirms county ties. Charles Elliott travels to Charles City for the Big Seven Educational association meeting and a county superintendents gathering after the merger.
In Jeaus area notes a late spring with farmers delaying sowing due to land access. Social updates include Mrs. Harvey visiting Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Searles skiing, and neighborhood doings. Bert Kreiger enters real estate after leaving NEW restaurant, while David Morgan becomes street commissioner. The community reports road improvements, a successful Presbyterian bazaar, and a large wedding near Independence.
Easter services drew a large crowd at Gilbertville with a collection for St Joseph's College in Dubuane. Reports from La Porte City and Waterloo describe weather, road news, parish visits, school life, and local misfortunes including a near drowning incident and missing instrument recovery. Community chatter covers railroad prospects, church visits, and upcoming weddings while noting wet fields delaying oat sowing and a high school entertainment.
Bennington notes show visitors at the Lutheran parsonage, a recovering Mrs John Kurtz Sr after surgery by Drs McManus and O’Keefe, and caretakers Mrs H Miley and Mrs Frank Durchderwald returning home. Local residents report eye inflammation from Leonard Meyerhof, sickness for Mrs Joe Fuchs, and Easter church activities including a Bible class. Sholes and Gye and Lanigan & Mages sent horses and goods, with Easter visits and farm sales detailed among townsfolk.
The county bridgemen are gathering and assembling bridges despite traffic disruption from both sides of the doorway. Most town businesses cleaned storefronts last Friday, and conditions are settling. The school board chose Prof. Miller of Tama to fill a vacancy. Prof. Mirikle resigns to move to Waverly next year. Miss Katia Fuller went to New Hampton for a visit. Miss Alice M. M. of Waterloo visited. Mrs. T. B. Minkle’s sister also visited. Miss Bengford of Templeton visited the Frevs home. James McPhail of Moline visited Mrs. F. S. Boynton. Walter Cavinua brought home a bride from Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. John Howrey celebrated their golden wedding. Howrey, born in Indiana, immigrated with his family and built a fortune. About 60 relatives attended. Mr. and Mrs. Oakley Miles welcomed a 10-pound boy born Thursday.
Joseph A Todd, bound for Sioux City, was guest of honor at a St. Joseph’s church gathering hosted by Mrs Mitchell Mrs Brown Mrs McCoy and Brad McDginnatt at Mr Mitchel’s Straw berry avenue home Thirty guests enjoyed music and a 500 game A gift was presented by Rev Father Cooney on behalf of the choirs Mrs A J Ackerman has rented 927 Hast Fourth Street former Bert Pipes fruit store and plans a military group opening Friday The north end field has been open since Miss Thee closed her store The Bennetts report Easter Sunday death of Joseph Bennett Sr a well known local figure who often visited his son in Wa tavlo a
A patent medicine pitch from a bygone era touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as cures for nervous weakness linked to childbirth related paralysis. The letter from Mrs. Pator Borrissatts of Alpena Michigan praises improved health after using the pills, claiming renewed energy and ability to handle daily chores. The ad promises benefits for impure blood and nerve fatigue, offering 60 cent boxes and six for 2.40 from Williams Medicine Co.
A plan to trade the old Waterloo Courthouse property to A M Chamberlain for adjoining land faces board review. The Waterloo Rope Belt factory seeks expansion. if agreement is reached the courthouse will be remodeled into a factory. Chamberlain’s bid hinges on a satisfactory deal for county property to support production growth.
The case against H J Hess and others seeks damages from Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway and related parties for delaying stock shipments. Plaintiffs claim negligence caused a December 1905 shipment to be late, delaying delivery to Chicago and causing stock to be held, with demands for 1006 dollars per claimant and interest. The suit, filed by City Attorney Swisher, targets Interference with the Libertyville line and related actions. The matter proceeds toward a May term in court.
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