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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
2
Des Moines reports 1906 to 1907 statistics show Iowa common schools spent over 11.24 million dollars last year. Total school expenses rose with 400,000 more to teachers and 800,000 more to schoolhouses. Enrollment and teacher counts also increased, with salaries rising about one dollar per month for teachers.
A 4 PM Chamber of Commerce meeting reviewed L B Cass's plan for a West Waterloo street railway from Sans Souci to West Park via Westfeld and Red Cedar Park. Citizens offered to back $40,000 in notes endorsed by the Cass brothers to raise $60,000 to $60,000 for construction, with five-year terms and potential note redemption if profitable. A special election for a franchise was hinted, showing local interest in a new line despite uncertainty.
August Kurth’s out sale three miles east of the city drew solid bidding. C E Phifer directed with H Schulta as clerk. Sixty head and twenty-three horses sold with cattle bringing 8 to 56 dollars. Oats sold at 1 cent a bushel, quality good. The sale followed Kurth selling the farm to James Black and giving possession in March. Kurth may move to Waterloo or conduct another farm in Black Hawk county.
Two Ute boys, Lewis LeRoy and Richard Benjamin Keith, were in juvenile court and sent to the Iowa evangelical Lutheran orphanage at Waverly. Bright and young, their parents are dead or unable to care for them, and they may be adopted into Waterloo-area homes. The court noted their promising character and emphasized careful upbringing. Separately, Mr and Mrs Fred Wolubar of this city adopted Idelia Horsky, seven, and Henry Horsky, ten, with adoption papers filed to finalize changes of name.
Nick Meish reports the death of his uncle Nicholas Arent at Perry New York from heart neuralgia. Arent, aged 59, had left Gilbertville last fall to visit a sister and will be buried in Waterloo after arrival Saturday evening. Funeral services are set for Gilbertville Avon on Friday morning in the Catholic church. He leaves a Waterloo sister and a Perry sister, plus a widow and a nephew. Also noted is a Ladies Literary Society meeting in Waterloo with a paper by Miss Lamb.
The Elkshall Board of Trade met with many members present to back a county purchase of the Evangelical church site. Chautauqua leaders from J O C Gates to C Fowler discussed summer plans while committees were formed to secure season tickets. A county supervisors meeting and Chamber of Commerce support were planned to push the purchase and financing efforts as 1908 outlook brightened for east manufacturers and new lending institutions later in the year.
The Boom Quasqueton railway plans rapid town development with secured mill property and electric franchise. Stephen Howard, president, has been in Waterloo awaiting final deals and has already optioned land for future expansion. A land transfer of about seventeen acres near the Youdecist property was arranged for roughly 1700 dollars, with more acquisitions anticipated in coming days.
Janesville police issue a proclamation denouncing Chicago and Milwaukee press reports on the deaths of Mel, Madelyn Clayton and Misa, Josephine Malone. Women fear walking at night near Court Street bridge where the bodies were found. business in the area suffers. Authorities imply the women may have killed themselves or been killed accidentally and see no effort to investigate unless new uncancelled developments arise.
Grundy county court begins its February term Monday presided by Hon. Charles E. Ransier. Docket lists 83 probate, 8 criminal, 14 equity and 23 law cases. Notable criminal matters include three Heister related indictments before the grand jury, two against W C Heister and one against Conrad Heister. Turks elect officers in their semiannual room meeting with Herman Wagnzer as president and Chase Harbaugh as vice president.
Charles Kimball dies at 78 after brief illness in Jesup. A wide local figure, he lived in Buchanan County 50 years and leaves wife, two daughters, and a son Fred. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 at home. buried east of town. Alex McKenzie obituary notes Cedar Falls resident dies in county home at nearly 85. Funeral plans pending. Other notices cover Charles Griffith, Jake Griffith in East Waterloo, and Benjamin Horton funeral at Commercial Street home and Fairview Church services.
Schiel Carson received 1908.24 and Martin Bros 1513.88 after adjustments by Western Adjustment Bureau of Chicago and Iowa Manufacturers Insurance of Waterloo. The firms faced smoke damage and tobacco and cigar losses despite no internal fire, with policies totaling 64800 and 14800 respectively. Adjustments completed Friday and Thursday satisfied the insurers and firms.
Taipomaine poisoning from tainted meat stalks the Pollitter family of Lawrence Nebraska. William 16 died, Mary 6 followed during funeral preparations the father gravely ill and the mother critically ill. report notes the tragedy near Sioux City with the family nearly wiped out.
Mortgage of 5000 dollars held by Iowa Realty Co. is foreclosing on stock of clothing in the Hosteter building at Fifth and Sycamore, Milton. Sheriff Caldwell to sell stock valued about 8000 dollars. Woman's Missionary Society meets Saturday at Evangelical church basement at 3:00 p.m. Miss Agnes Bodholdt leaves for Cedar Rapids to take part in a concern there.
Mrs. Wil Burger lies seriously ill at her Eagle Centre home after two previous operations at Presbyterian hospital. The community extends sympathy as a young daughter recently died after an appendicitis operation. Carl Beck’s wife at Eagle Centre is bedridden long term, needing a nurse. Mrs Beck is Philip Trost’s daughter and Wilt Trost’s sister in this city.
Schiel and Corson hardware store resumes business after a disastrous fire. Inventory was damaged but much of the stock remains salable, with utensils and tools maintaining good quality. The firm, long known for a large, complete inventory, plans to offer great bargains on goods of superior make while emphasizing that items scorched but not ruined will be sold at reduced prices.
The Reinbeck Courier reports Fannie Baum had the most jail commitments, totaling eighty days across five separate stays, incurring $69.25 in city costs including a fifty cent commitment fee. Louise Kelley trails with high similar totals as city records detail.
The Laporte area farm institute announces a two day program in February with topics on hog raising dairying road making and corn culture. Speakers include R Om arich B J Redamar and EB J Buchan with sessions in Laporte Waterloo and surrounding communities. The program aims for broad attendance and practical farm guidance. In Waterloo, Father J Henry Titen delivered a lecture on labor and social issues, praising workers and critiquing lavish spending.
The Stocks home at 527 Dane Street was quarantined for diphtheria after four family members died at different times. Tom Stocks’s daughter died, and the Wellington Street Johnson residence, also quarantined since December, was released today.
F E Wenham druggist and general store proprietor at Beaman has filed two petition in voluntary bankruptcy with estimated liabilities around 12000. Beaman bank shows an 8000 claim and C O BF Judge 625, Wenham treasurer. Creditors meet at Eldora Saturday to appoint a trustee. The Rea farm house near Morrison burned Monday night, estimated damage about 1800 with 474 insurance. Meanwhile the Suwanee River season brings Fred and Ed's comedians to the Waterloo stage next week presenting On the Suwanee River and lines like A Boy of the Streets and Nick Carter with special scenery. Opening night offers free admission for ladies with a 30 cent ticket purchased before 5:00.
Hawkeye Camp No 137 held a busy evening event at halt with officers installed. Counsel Commander F H Winslow, Post Commander Delbert Geoles, Advisory Lisut T Spencer, Banker Charles Stolt, Clerk Lore Alford, Escort C O Johnson, Wagonmat Alonzo Markham, Secretary Theo Menbush, and Board of Managers J C Murtagh W Standish J Gettie.
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