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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1907
Page
8
Director Sage reports a milder March with unusually warm days and less rain, prompting more spring wheat and oats planted in Iowa. He notes increased acreage for cereals, earlier seeding, and rapid vegetation growth, with warm record temperatures offset by minimal precipitation.
Cant Jamce Waters of What Cheer Iowa left a will stipulating his body be cremated and scattered at sea if possible, and that if his mother survives he should be buried only if she takes charge of the remains. The mother had the body buried in La Crosse Wisconsin.
Railroads show indifference toward special rates for the state fair. Des Moines representatives admit little likelihood of further concessions beyond the 2 cent fare law passed this winter. Officials await official determination as pressure mounts.
The Drovers and Farmer's Bank of Seymour Iowa closed today and is in the hands of State Bank Examiner Windsor. Reports of an alleged shortage circulate. Agron Evans a wealthy Wayne county landowner is bank president. The bank is capitalized at 80000 dollars.
News of the death and burial of Rev. A. H. Avery at Pleasanton California on April 11 reaches here. Dr. Avery served nineteen years as pastor of the First Presbyterian church here and his many acts of kindness and service left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
April 20 report from Osiwein recounts a red bearded Van Dyke stranger and two companions linked to a late week Haziet burglary. The trio, checked into Hotel Mealey then Hotel Mack, bought an Ames light, and vanished after days of activity. Authorities identify the Van Dyke man as the ring leader, with two others aiding in the Treptpot theft.
Enthusiastic east side business group endorses locating three river bridges this year. Park Avenue concrete span would replace the Witch and Eleventh Street bridge. Mayor and councilmen back public sentiment and aim to lay groundwork with two new crossings while avoiding tax hardship.
State meeting of the Sons of the American Revolution in Des Moines drew strong turnout with nearly all Iowa chapters present. Officers chosen include Willard Secor president and R Hutehig first vice president, with delegates to the Denver congress and medals for history students. Memorials for Dr Dolson and J H Leavitt adopted. legislature criticized for not funding graves monuments. session closed at Savery hotel with Waterloo lawyer Casper Schenk forming Des Moines practice partnership.
Walter A Hinman inspector now of Boringield Mass was injured in a Northern Pacific wreck near Jamestown N C April 15. He was en route from Nashua to Seattle when the derailed train turned over. Hinman, who was riding in the vestibule, was thrown about seventy feet but survived with only severe bruises. Several trainmen were hurt. The April state undertakers convention will be held at Cedar Rapids April 30 to May 2 with Waterloo representation. M J O Keefe of Waterloo is vice president.
Plans to add a four story annex to the existing hotel block on East Fifth Street, filling the site owned by Ellis, Wood and Platt. The 100 foot structure would mirror the current hotel, with first floor commercial space and upper floors for sleeping rooms, plus a large dining room. If approved, the block would become a solid East Fifth Street frontage, boosting city hotel capacity as other hotels remain full. Capt. Cotton said Company B will drill at Des Moines August 6 for seven days with Elevnth cavalry and national guards. Amelia Miller learns Mrs. Miller near Waterloo paralyzed. she leaves for Waterloo. G F Scales finishes hotel and telephone contracts in Rockwell City and returns to Waterloo. Lauritsen Bros finish laying brick on Goodsitch flats at West Third and Locust.
A sensational Waterloo runaway on West Fourth Street left two horses injured dead horse valued at $150, and damaged wagons. Jacob Lichty’s team tore from Fuesn Volkmann’s meat market, struck a wagon, and rolled over. One horse died later. the other survived with internal injuries. Council debated veto and consent resolutions regarding city decisions. Case Dalry settlement reached with Ernest Graham for milk not returned after separation.
A local meeting notice states that TP A TO meeting will be held on May 11 at an unspecified location. Attendees are asked to arrive promptly and bring necessary documents for the session.
The state convention of the Travel ingmen's Protective association will be held in Waterloo on May 22 with about one hundred delegates expected. The national organization has over 3,000 members, with seven hundred Iowa members under state jurisdiction. Posts in Mason City Burlington Davenport Keokuk Cedar Rapids Waterloo Muscatine and Oskaloosa will participate. A social visit and business meetings are planned to showcase Waterloo hospitality and aid the city.
The council passed a resolution by B C Fratzke to engage in the grocery business at Buttke and Snyder's old stand, but Mayor Rector vetoed Friday night. The veto must be acted on within fourteen days or become law without signature, prompting a special meeting to discuss Water and Easy Fifth streets near the east end of the bridge.
A well known pastor at the Versalist Church is reported to be dealing with throat illness. Parishioners were advised to pray for his quick recovery and for his continued guidance of the congregation.
The Universalist church granted Mrs. Jones six months vacation at full pay after her throat paralysis worsened, following physician advice for absolute rest. She will cancel most duties, continue correspondence, and Sunday services will pause during absence while the Sunday school continues.
The contest in Waterloo district races shows Mina Wagner leading in district one by 72 votes while Miss McCoy and Lena Schmitt trade places in district three. Merchants donate coupons to boost voter participation, with a new advertising plan praised as best yet. Bank burglary, theatre work, and relocations populate a bustling scene as residents report arrivals and family moves.
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