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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1905
Page
3
The frozen body of John Ensign, a prominent young farmer, was found hanging from a tree near Urbana. He had left his house Tuesday night after waking scantily dressed and did not return, prompting a two day community search. Authorities believe the death may have been self inflicted, though no motive is known.
Ackley December report states the Blacksmiths Protective association of northern Iowa formed at Partersburg. George Johnson of Geneva elected president for the year, Shaw of Hampton secretary, O Berry of Hansell treasurer. The group aims to standardize prices and horse sharing, seeking unity among blacksmiths as farmers push wages higher. The next meeting is planned for Water Too.
Fort Dodge readers learn the Des Malzes gorge now threatens city water supply as it extends over six miles and water runs more than five feet above normal due to warm weather. Superintendent Pray had guarded against such a condition late last fall but high water makes those precautions useless. Anchor ice forms at the bottom and is hard to remove while dynamite could ruin the intake, which is watched day and night.
One of Iowa’s largest farms sold by A B Bell to J W Woodward of Lake City for 54000 dollars. The 900 acre rolling parcel, long run as a cattle farm, may be converted to general farming with intensive labor and modern crop management.
A man digging near Rock Rapids unearthed a snake den about three and a half feet below the surface. Four men went to the site and found a ball of snakes packed together in an inactive state. A large fire was started, the bell rolled into it, and several reptiles awoke and crawled away before being killed by the hunters.
The L. H. Bronson family plans a Christmas reunion and festival at the new East Fifth Street home. Christmas day will see all children present along with out-of-town relatives including Dr. A TX Bronson, Lewis of Iowa, Dr Bronson and wife of Nora Springs, Dr a FP Bronson of Nora Springs, and Dr J J Bronson and wife of Reinbeck. Out of town kin are all dentists with established practices in their towns.
Students at Waterloo Business College enjoyed the last fall term with a Christmas program prepared by President Harvey and teachers. A large stocking hung from the ceiling held presents chosen by student numbers, distributed later in the day. The event, a yearly tradition, ended the term with the school closing until January 2 while teachers attend a national convention in Chicago and students spend Christmas at home.
Mrs Willing from LaCrosse Wis writes attorney A B Switzer to confirm the January district court trial date for L G Willing on arson charges. She and their children have followed the case closely since the husband’s arrest, planning to attend and consult on trial strategy with counsel. The hearing is billed as the January term’s key matter, with a possible February Waterloo return for Willing.
Five Rebecca vessels carrying the Lord's Prayer are prepared for notable recipients including President Roosevelt Rockefeller and the Jerusalem consul. Each holds a sand token from Rebecca’s homeland and a verse inscription. One will include kerosene drops. others use water.
Waterloo city council eyes M. B. Locke petition for a water franchise as a turning point in the water problem. After conferences with council members and Mayor Rector, officials expect a definite action at a special meeting next week. If Locke wins, a new plant may be installed replacing the current works, with cost and feasibility central to the proposal.
Granite Brick Company reports 1 055 000 brick produced since opening its new factory near the paper mill last June. Only 360 000 remain on hand as most were sold to Waterloo builders. The plant employs about a dozen men and may double capacity next year. Buildings in town include Waterloo Glove company and Corn Belt Telephone, with Henry Grout contracting for brick for a new two story corner building at Fifth and Commercial.
Will Moran of Independence, alias Will Canon of Dubuque, is identified as the sought man in a breaking and entering warrant. He was taken to Buchanan county authorities after lodging at the city jail and a Mart al Mason description aided the identification. A red stained snow trace near the Great Western line sparked rumors of an accident, later deemed red paint. Becker buys 160 acre farm near Marshfield, Wisconsin, to relocate next week via John Muldoon Land Co.
Mrs B D Hicklis dies Tuesday at her East Waterloo home. Funeral service 11:00 a m led by Rev EB G Cattermola assisted by Ray Noah Gerw… Durial at Fairview Cemetery. Also notes Fred Chapman removed dam skating rink posts due to December thaw River 20 thin, boats used to avoid plunge in water.
Judge Blair instructed the jury in the F. G. Wilson versus city of Waterloo case at 1:00 pm. The panel asked three questions about petition validity, accurate boundaries, and the petition to sever land from city limits. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs on all three questions.
C. W. Bitner and Wangter Bros. & Todd tell readers Foley's Honey and Tar is the great throat and lung remedy this cough and cold season. It cures quickly and helps prevent serious results from a cold in routine medical guidance.
Angy Lowry seeks divorce from W. E. Lowry after seventeen years of marriage in Barclay township filed by Attorney Sherman. She cites cruel treatment endangering her life and asks for custody, a $100 temporary alimony, and other relief.
Margaret Balilet executrix sues to recover $542 on a promissory note dated September 5, 1904, secured by a mortgage on a Zollinger addition lot. The note bears 8 percent interest and faces adverse claims by A B Trusty Adolph Adolphs Chapman Lumber Co and Garland Gilley. Judgment sought for plaintiff over all other claims. A similar suit alleges $780 due on a note at 8 percent interest.
F Weisbard died ten days after paralysis struck him. Funeral set for Saturday afternoon at 1:00 at the German Evangelical church in Cedar Falls. He was born August 24 1832 in Würtemberg and came to Cedar Falls in 1858 from New York. He leaves wife and several children, plus many grandchildren, with relatives at Shell Rock and Cedar Falls.
John N. Imwindleg died today in Hot Springs Arkansas at 22 December. He formerly served as minister to Portugal territorial governor of Arizona and Idaho mayor of Keokuk and head of a wholesale company in Keokuk.
Local column details visits and comings going about Jesup and nearby areas. Mentions J. Ry Jones of Algona visiting old friends, grain trade activity, Christmas tree preparations, postmaster Straley’s house nearing completion, gas price cut to 1.50 per thousand, and pay at the creamery. Reports on Hog prices, farm wages, and a gun wound incident. Also covers a marriage in Waterloo at the Miss Mogetti home between Miss Meggitt and Ed Bluhm with plans for a holiday visit and reception back home.
The Iowa Engineers association annual meeting will run January 10 to 12, 1906 in Des Moines. Members include Waterlooeny Ralph Slippy C T Wilson and M L Newton who will try to attend. Also notes warn teamsters crossing Fifth Street Bridge to slow to a walk under state law with fines from 1 to 100 dollars. A repaint of the sign is planned. Attorneys Reed and Twthill seek modification of the divorce decree in Pressba vs Preaba regarding Dunkerton real estate. Mrs J J Rogers heads to Maquoketa for the holidays with a young relative.
Attorneys for Austin Barrett file notice to resist temporary alimony in Minnie Barrett's divorce petition. Barrett earns $2 weekly at Cedar Falls Lumber. after separation he spends $35 weekly for board and clothing, with notable outlays for the child. Sensational allegations touch the wife’s conduct.
Harry and Willard purchase the 316 Irving Street property from Abs A A Harrod for 2300 through M H Hill agency. The ten room modern house with large lot sits on a blask border near Independence avenue. Willard runs a lunch counter on East Fifth Street near Sycamore and built from two discarded streetcars, feeding patrons seeking solace from hunger.
Several minor accidents were reported this morning. TG Wright, a light man for the Gag and Electric Co, had the left hand crushed when a heavy block of wood fell, bruising the index and middle fingers. he remained on duty after medical care. Anton Weis of Plainfield sustained head and facial bruises, a cut above the forehead, and a nose wound from a tumble on slippery walks Thursday night. Ramizer injured earlier and still recovering, unable to work in his cement factory assignment.
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