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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
6
A November 29 account recalls Rose Sagge winning a naturalization apple for mation in Black Hawk county, sale of seats for Mrs Fiske at Waterloo theatre, plus the death of Rev Ephraim Adams and a windy day with overturned signs and ailing horse in delivery service. The Commercial club annual meeting is set for Columbia Hotel, and Uncle Tom's Cabin plays at Waterloo Theatre tonight.
In Shell Rock and Waterloo area society notes list John Berne in Chicago for a livestock show and many residents visiting relatives, with travel to San Antonio, Davenport, and Chicago. Local hospitalizations include Floyd Lauser and Moses at Presbyterian hospital and many short trips to nearby towns.
Citizens of Waterloo generously donated to the Presbyterian Hospital raising over 1250 dollars. Donations ranged from ten cents to one dollar, with Snapp Drug Co winning a gold prize for the top card. The effort earned praise for organizers, local papers, and all helpers in a community act of Christian benevolence.
Gustaf Larson, a prominent farmer near Mason City Iowa, narrowly escaped being torn by hogs after being pinned by a wall nail during a pen accident. He fought desperately to keep the animals at bay while family members freed him, suffering severe wounds. In a separate note, Greek immigrant John Margarita, who left Mason City eight days earlier, was found dead in Milwaukee county Wisconsin, with a mystery surrounding his death and only a single Greek friend’s letter as clue, leaving behind a wife and six children in Telnos, Greece.
The Syndicate offers dark shows tonight with vaudeville and illustrated songs. The Majestic also presents Tonight through the week with high class acts. Dreamland shows illustrated songs and moving pictures every afternoon and evening. Uncle Tom's Cabin at Stetson's is billed as a big production under personal management.
Witness testifying for Christian Rudowicz, sought for extradition on murder, described revolutionary tolls. He alleged fifty thousand revolutionists and many government forces killed, with five thousand spies executed, and about fifteen thousand lives lost to quell the uprising.
Mr Wm Kibsle leads a fifty-strong troupe at Waterloo theatre tonight featuring a big orchestra and color comedians. Archie Boyd stars in Shore Acres on Tuesday with Miss Suzette Jackson in a Girls production, while Nat Goodwin and the Shubert organization have backed her in recent New York roles.
Washington shows the Supreme Court declared as arbitrary the 1907 removal of Cherokee payroll names including John B. Galdsby Ida Allison George Allison and about 1500 others from land division in Oklahoma. The ruling implicates at least a million dollars in property.
An old country cushion dance in triple time entered court under Elizabeth. A performer used a cushion fade then tossed it to a spectator who knelt and allowed a kiss before the dancer repeated the routine. Also notes on framing pictures with passe partout binding using clothes pins.
Tang Shao Yi arrives in Washington as Chinese board president and special ambassador bearing gratitude for Boxer indemnity payments. He is greeted by Huntington Wilson and state department officials on arrival. Secretary Root and Ambassador Takahira sign articles to govern policy in China and the Pacific to be released Wednesday. Herbert L. Satterlee is reported as nominee for assistant secretary of the navy. The U S will not intervene in Haiti affairs, citing internal island matters. Charles Johnson returns from a business trip in the northern part of the state.
Waterloo managers faced arrest after a sacred program at the Majestic theatre drew a Sunday audience. L. O. Hieber posted a $25 bond for an appearance to test the validity of the Sunday ordinance, which bans opera and vaudeville on Sundays in Waterloo. The case hinges on whether a sacred concert styled program constitutes prohibited entertainment.
Carrie Stephens files for attachment against Clarance Stephens claiming signed notes and payments by Stephens totaling 236065 dollars with special execution. The case cites repeated payments starting at 13 dollars as proof of debt. Dr Edward J Alford and family relocate from Chicago to Waterloo. He forms a partnership with Dr Funston and will occupy five rooms on the third floor of LaFayette block on East Fourth street, with three rooms from Funston and two from R N Cowin.
A heavy framework on the Russell Lamson building gave way on Monday afternoon, sending timber and iron bracing into the basement and striking the roof of the Carpenter hotel. No one was seriously hurt though at least a dozen men were beneath the structure. the cause remains undetermined, with possibilities including worn brace threads or burrs loosened maliciously. Contractor Seales secured a loan to cover the accident, and work will delay several days.
Judge Platt Crager sentenced William Dixon to 15 years hard labor in the Anamosa reform school under the Indeterminate Law. Dixon’s parents, Sheriff Caldwell, and county attorney assisted in custody transfer. The report also covers unrelated civil cases and guardian appointments from Monday court sessions.
Spurr Studio promotes all weather photography with an electric printer enabling Mr Spurr to complete orders in 45 hours after receipt. Studio promises strictly fine artistic work and urges customers to avoid delays by booking now with prices from $3.00 and up.
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