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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
7
Ras sid Nelson daughter of Charles and Mrs Nelson sustained a severe leg fracture and multiple bruises when a horse she rode to school slipped and toppled. She was taken to Mercy hospital for medical treatment following the incident near Waverly on Tuesday morning.
Word arrived today that Mrs Ed Cruthers wife of a Warren township farmer died suddenly of heart failure at about age 36. She left a husband four young children and was daughter of Mr and Mrs Simon Hartmann of Cedar Falls. Many mourn her untimely passing.
A Dubuque youth from a good family admitted stealing two pocketbooks containing 25 from pews at St Marys Church during last Wednesday evening services. Police reported the confession after arresting him Tuesday. The feeble minded boy, in poor health, was not punished due to prior good reputation and circumstances.
The December term of the United States court convened in Dubuque at the federal building with Judge Reed presiding. Jurors were empaneled, a Cedar Rapids patent case opened, and the United States VS GC M & St P railroad land dispute began. Several bankruptcy discharges were announced for diverse towns including Waterloo Cedar Rapids Standwood Clinton and Eagle Grove.
The Montana governor appointed B McDermott of Helena as state coal mining inspector for a four year term. The post, paying $3,000 annually plus $1,608 expenses, was described as one of the best positions for a public servant. McDermott previously served four years as an assistant janitor at the capital, and his study work prepared him for the new role.
H C Schultz and Fred Becker document a study of many corn varieties in Blackhawk County. Samples from across the county are on display at Commercial National Bank, including White corn with broad kernels and the experimental Yellow Dent. Potatoes yield 2,000 bushels from 1 acre, selling 1,700 at 50 cents per bushel for $850, using the New York Yorker variety.
Judge F. Platt heard the motion in the case of Dr. B. J. Waddey versus Lee Canfield, an appeal from Tus, in a justice court for $45 claimed for medical attendance. The defendant’s answer formed three counts. counts two and three were challenged as irrelevant or of little bearing. The court granted time to obtain authorities. Two cases from Reinbeck were discussed, including bankruptcy of Scribner & Merritt and a contested preferred claim by the State Bank of Reinbeck. A meeting of creditors of the Waterloo Ren Restaurant company set plans to sell assets, and Mrs. S. W. Contey of Holley, Colorado, reported her husband’s serious illness with consumption.
A Buchanan County farmer, Wat. Wills of Andrew Mount farm, lost a hand and suffered severe arm injuries when his hand was drawn into a corn shredder about 10:00 AM. He pulled away before the machine was stopped. physician from Brandon treated him and he was taken home. This is the first serious shredder accident reported in the area.
The board of supervisors adjourned after completing the session with plans to present county officers’ report. A resolution to endow $416 for a bed at Presbyterian hospital was discussed and withdrawn. Jurors for the 1st draw to cover December 18 include Marslo Patterson Cedar Falls third ward Chris Christensen Cedar Falls township W Beaty Union township Jacob Mangtich Poynor township H R Howe Washington township L D Barrett Waterloo third ward M A Thompson Eagle township G H Foote Cedar Paris A Mat list of 13 names was filed for jury duty.
LeVert Taylor, an employee of Smith, Kenty & Hillman, injured Friday morning when an elevator failed to operate. While removing ashes from the grocery building, he slipped, struck shafting, and clothing was torn from his body as he fell to the floor. The machinery involved has long stood unused in the building.
The Salvation Army prepares for its annual free Christmas dinner for 400 people in Waterloo with bedding clothing and fuel, baskets of food including chicken potatoes corn coffee sugar milk and bread. Cash donations may be left with Captain Tripp at 710 Lafayette Street or via phone 416 as fundraising begins. Any surplus will aid winter relief and national dependents. A Fay funeral note reports Thomas Fay died two days ago with services at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and burial in the Catholic cemetery.
The first serious auto accident in Waterloo occurred on the west side of Main Street in front of the Black Hawk National Bank. L B Parsons drove and knocked down Miss Carrie Berger, a clerk at the Traiman Hotel, rendering her unconscious for about forty-five minutes. Emma Wilbur aided her to the candy kitchen where she remained unconscious briefly. Parsons expressed regret, blaming the mishap on the car's handling and urging care for others.
Savage claims tout Peruna as universal remedy for catarrh and grip, with testimonials from Henry Distin and politicians like H Henry Powers and W J Purman. Letter from Hartman Sanitarium promotes this patent cure, urging readers to write for advice and purchase bottles.
Cedar Falls student Fay McMurry heads to Cedar Falls normal school while Miss Leora Healey visits Mrs. Shepard and daughter. A post office to depot carrier change prompts J. E. Graenlee’s resignation. Ora Netticton now drives the bus. Thanksgiving gatherings, visits from Ada and relatives, and a Presbyterian service Sunday with Rev. R. A. Watson are noted among residents.
Thanksgiving greetings and social updates from Jesup area residents. Events include marriages, visits, and travels with names like Mrs. L. S. Hovey, R. A. Budanaster, Miss Grace Jeffers, Paul Lemen, Triest Wright, Manley Young, H. B. Caner, and J. D. Laird. Train service changes and local dances are noted, plus family visits in Waterloo Des Moines and Farley Iowa.
Odd Fellows Waterloo Encampment No 51 elected officers including Past chief patriarch J F Reed and Chief patriarch W H Marshball. Alt Vincent’s Ald Society chose President Wm Kurth and Recording Secretary John Setaldi. Degree of Honor named Mayme Soper as Past Chief of Honor and Alina Maite as Lady of Honor. Turners Lodge, Yeomen, and other bodies announced their officer lineups with multiple named officers, officials, and trustees.
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