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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
1
The Cascaden Co announces plans to replace an old building destroyed by fire with a modern structure. The new facility will be razed and rebuilt to meet demand for rooms and improved facilities.
Mitchell died suddenly Friday afternoon in a Northwood hotel while dining. The news notes architect Ralston has finished plans for a Cascaden Realty two story building with 84 by 136 foot frontage on Commercial and Park avenues, to be built of white enameled brick with terra cotta trim. The firm aims for a six story expansion in the future, with plate glass storefronts and a reinforced concrete basement, and bids to be sought next week. Mitchell was from Waterloo, leaves a wife Ida F. and a son Stenry, and his death follows a Fowler Co. associate’s passing in Waterloo this afternoon.
Engineer John Dickerman learned his brother, an iceman on the Chicago Great Western between Dubuque and Chicago, died in a head on collision last night near a small station east of Freeport. Only a few details have arrived, and whether any other crew members were killed is unconfirmed. The deceased was about twenty four and well known among railroad men in this city who mourn his untimely death.
An act under Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows features La Belle Roche driving a heavy automobile to perform two complete midair somersaults after a steep track drop. The stunt, a first in circus history for bicycle or automobile, ends with a crash on the runway to the crowd’s cheers. Waterloo parade marks the day’s festivities on Friday, Aug. 28.
Notes from Raymond and nearby towns record visits by Mrs. Fred Brown and family, Mrs. A H Holt, Rev Moupt, O F Donaldson and Miss Sadle, and others. Local residents report a fine rain aiding corn, horses lost by Fred Hewitt and Nick Clarens, and several family calls and hospitalities around Dunton and Waterloo.
Col Fitzroy Sessions, 73, died Thursday evening in Independence after a career in Civil War service and various government, mercantile, and civic roles in Blackhawk County. A Cedar Falls resident until three years ago, he entered the soldiers home in Marshalltown, then moved to Independence. The body will return to Cedar Falls for burial with services Sunday afternoon led by Rev A Earl, former pastor of First Baptist.
Mrs. Noah Good of Laporte passed away in Finley hospital Dubuque after an abdominal operation for cancer. Her mother accompanied her from Laporte to Dubuque for the procedure, and the patient, though stable at first, could not survive the shock to her weakened condition. She leaves a husband and a seven year old daughter. Burial took place near Dubuque. A new street sweeping device by a Ontario firm is being tested on West side business streets today.
County district court clerks meet in Waterloo under L W Corbete of Ostaloosa. Resolutions honor hospitality from commercial clubs Matt Parrott Co and Cedar Falls officials as officers are elected and a Sioux City 1910 meeting is planned.
H. Jotuigon of Indianapolis arrived in Waterloo to handle the remains of Alonzo B. Rice 26, who died by suicide. Rice’s uncle plans to return to Whiteland with the body for burial in Greenwood after interviews with associates and a review of his life. Rice was a high school graduate who lived in Whiteland and had spent time in college. Mayor Doty praised his character. authorities seek full facts for grieving parents Frank and Mary Rice. The report also notes John Bowers of Dubuque and a $15 drunkenness fine later suspended for good behavior.
The last day of the county convention was packed with business as the State Association of Supervisors elected officers for the year. T. E. Hauke of Clinton county became president, C. Copeland of Irongnitny county vice president, I. H. Taggett of Page secretary, and G P Walker of Greene treasurer. Delegates toured Cedar Falls by interurban, visiting the state normal and Cedar Falls park, with a noon lunch and an evening at Electric Park attractions.
Mrs Russell Sage’s gift aimed at creating a military preparatory school for West Point received broad support from President, ex War Secretary and board members. Colonel Hugh Scott, superintendent of the military academy, led the drive citing 46 mathematics deficiencies among cadets and arguing a preparatory program would better prepare youths for cadet training and future military leadership. The plan envisions island purchase for a government building and expanded training to elevate West Point as a premier military institution.
Philander Williams, aged over 60, was knocked down and trampled by a fractious steer while helping separate cattle three miles northeast of Laporte. He suffered a broken breast bone and three broken ribs, with bruises. he will recover at home. His daughter, a housekeeper at the Iowa Separator Co., left to tend him.
Angered by J A Hull's Washington interview, Des Moines harnesses a move to recruit Judge F Prouty as an independent candidate for congress. The Des Moines News leans Cummins, while some Cummins allies waver. Meanwhile, Joe Bridges plans a Sunny Kansas wedding to a Emporia bride on the 21st, after which he returns to Waterloo with his bride and continues work at Bryant Paving.
A simple but beautiful home wedding occurred Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Burrell on Willson avenue. Their eldest daughter Helen Ma was united in marriage with Dr Bywin Crowl McMillan of Hudson Iowa. Rev N Spaicer officiated. The couple left for Madison that afternoon. The bride taught in RC Havre Montana schools. The groom is a physician of Hudson. A large circle of friends extend best wishes. Also noted is the resignation of FW Nowell as general manager of the W P B Soash land company for rest and travel.
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