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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1906
Page
8
A Waterloo city record for 1905 lists 170 total deaths, 91 males and 79 females, with most losses due to heart disease and several violent or unknown causes. The list details ages, decay causes, infant deaths, and origins including many residents and nonresidents, noting January had the most final summons and that most deaths were natural.
The Clerk of Court's Office reports over 800 dollars returned to the county treasurer above salaries, with fees totaling more than 4,260.60 dollars, up from prior years. The year saw 278 probate cases, 26 criminal matters, 142 chancery, and 338 law cases, reflecting extensive court activity and staff workload.
A Jefferson Street tinner, A J Sittings of 221 Second Avenue, narrates repeated backache due to standing. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Wangler Bros Todd's drugstore, pain eased significantly. Sold by all dealers 60 cents. Foster McBum Co Buffalo NY sole agents for United States. Remember the name Doan's.
The year brought many violent and sudden deaths with heart trouble as the leading cause. Coroner T. A. McManus oversaw numerous inquests and juries, noting several were deemed accidental or unclear, including drownings falls and a murder-like case on the Central tracks.
The Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway announces it has joined the Western Clergymen's Bureau. From the new year a ticket bought at any office along the line will be valid on other member roads. Clergymen previously on half fare with nontransferable cards can now transfer without buying new tickets, easing travel for ministers in Waterloo Cedar Falls and nearby towns.
Edwin Mesick sells his stake to John Hartman and T Place Myers as the Waterloo Courier changes hands. Myers retires from active management after long service, with Valle Myers to head circulation assisted by Jon McAllieter formerly west side, and Mason City manager. Mesick’s thirty five years with W. H. Hart Co. ends as he also served as secretary of the People’s Building and Loan.
Des Moines dispatch notes 35 Polk County cases slated for the January term beginning February 6 with major items including the state against Charles Thomas in a murder case and a rehearing in Morea Jacobs vs Jacobs. Also listed are Gladiator Consolidated Coal Mines v Steele and district-period schedules for cases. A New Year reception by the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association is announced for January 1 from 2 to 10 p m with refreshments and entertainment.
Citizens toured the new federal building at West Park Avenue and Commercial Street in Waterloo. The reception highlighted a gift to the city, praised for its solid construction and efficient layout. The one story lobby, marble stairs, and electric lighting impressed visitors as workspaces and a court on the second floor were noted. The year 1905 finances for Waterloo showed a total city cost of 106,081.74 with detailed monthly expenditures and mentions of paving costs excluded.
The article reports several arrests by Special Agent W.T Dinneen and Marshal Sweitzer for larceny tied to horse and equipment theft from Hackmen A Goodnow Chas Wilcox and Dave Green. Horses were found at the Cobh junk yard. district court may hear the case. A driver faces arraignment for leaving a team untied on Tremont street. Dogs seized for unregistered status will be sent to Iowa City for medical study. A man from East First Street discusses a charity misconception about an infant in Schenk’s care. Four more adoption calls brought total to 17.
Union No 349 celebrates new eight hour workday across Waterloo printers. The agreement, signed by Daily Reporter Daily Courier Daily Times Tribune Stewart Simmons Press Birney Allen Press Matt Parrott & Sons and Job and Calendar Department, sets 48 hours per week with time and a half for overtime. Monday marks the start of the shorter day with morning work allowed on Sundays.
A historic cottonwood in Holland School yard, longstanding shade for generations, was uprooted as the area was deemed a nuisance for progress. Bryant Bros lumber dealers plan a new building at East Sixth and Sycamore. F L Bryant to oversee the new business location.
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