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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
8
About six miles of new pavement mostly asphalt in Waterloo during 1903 with 87,044 square yards laid by Bryant Ford McLaueghlin company. First ward saw most work. brick used in alleys, total curb and gutter 33,609 feet. 1908 figures show four-year totals and costs, with over a half million dollars invested in paving and curb.
Louis Rhynders died at 7 30 PM Thursday at his Parker Street residence from pneumonia complications. Born August 28, 1850 in Illinois, he lived in Charles City and Waterloo, working for the Illinois Central and later at Illinois Central shops. He leaves two children Frank Rhynders and Mrs C A Welker. Remains to be taken to Charles City for burial. Dysart school board elected Marie Semler to the English and history preceptorship, and there is talk of reopening the Presbyterian church and Sunday school with funding from outside if needed. Meanwhile Orin Walker, farmer near Raleigh, was found dead in his barn. cause unknown, possibly suicide, with illness of a sister cited.
West side Catholics met to plan a new church for about 100 families currently with St Josephs and St Marys. A committee aims to have arrangements ready by spring so construction can start in time to complete the sanctuary early in the fall.
Growth shown by state and government census indicates Waterloo’s population has more than doubled in ten years. Estimates place current residents around 23,000, up from 6,508 in 1875 and 12,580 in 1904, with recent years adding 4,929 residents to reach about 23,000.
Ensign Elwood expresses gratitude for Waterloo donations that funded ninety five food baskets averaging 1.43 each plus cash and items for Christmas dinners. Cash donations totaled 234.24 with additional food, toys, coffee, sugar, and candy. The Salvation Army plans a junior anniversary program and calls for ongoing support for the needy.
The Iowa Sheep Breeders Association plans its second annual meeting at Ames on January 2 and 6, 1909. Leading breeders and importers in Iowa form a representative organization dedicated to advancing the state’s sheep industry.
Black Hawk County reveals total land and city valuations exceeding twenty-one million dollars with Waterloo dominating over two thirds. Tax lists show a 1908 levy of six million five hundred ninety six thousand dollars across towns and cities, with Waterloo responsible for about four hundred thousand in city valuations and over three hundred fifty thousand in total tax revenue. Collections were to begin soon after tax lists were delivered to the treasurer.
The Great Western road seeks to extend the Oelwein Des Moines line with an additional train and improved service. A state hearing is set to review demands from commercial bodies and travelers, who favor trains stopping at more stations and lower freight rates where possible. Little Johnny Jones is coming to the Waterloo theatre on Friday January 8, drawing local theatregoers with a revival of the Geo M Co han musical melodrama.
From Dubuque Jan 2 fears grip friends of Father Albert Pikert of St. Joseph's college faculty who is abroad doing historical research in southern Italy. Last news from Rome indicates he headed south to complete work then planned to travel to Egypt and the Holy Lands.
Missing person alert for H B Linderholm of Altona Texas reported wandering and presumed demented after last contact from Redfield South Dakota authorities asked to be notified if the man 36 years old 6 foot 1 inch 169 pounds light brown hair greenish blue eyes wearing a size 8 glove 16 collar 8 shoe 734 hat with reward of 100 dollars for information leading to his location
The city expands cement sidewalks to improve pedestrian safety and comfort. From 1905 to 1908, miles of cement walk increase steadily, with 33 603 linear feet laid in 1908 at a total cost of 13 443 dollars. Fourth Ward leads in miles and spending, followed by West Waterloo and others as public improvements accelerate.
A rumor spread that D R Weaver was named heir to Joseph Basha’s estate, valued at 75000 dollars, with the will directing the property to a trust for charities in Iowa. Daniel Weaver denied the tale, citing the will which leaves all property to the trustee for ends specified by the late Joseph Basha who died August 29, 1908.
Cedar Falls scenes include visitors from Fargo and Waterloo, New Year gatherings at homes of Pitach Martin and Bundfield, a large Masonic and Eastern Star installation planned, and the Morrison funeral and postmastera legacy. Families travel, host suits, and reminisce amid community life in Cedar Falls Iowa.
Fairbank items cover Ethel George hosting a Tuesday party, visits from Danelug and wards, and multiple residents visiting relatives in Independence and Duluth. Notable deaths include Mrs Elizabeth Finnnagan at 85 and Joseph F P Redden, with funeral details from Catholic church. Also notes on property purchases, employment moves, and Morgan Stock Co theatre coming to Syndicate with affordable prices and vaudeville acts.
Northwood January 2 attorneys say McNamara cannot inherit his murdered father's farm if convicted of first degree murder. Iowa Code 1897 Section 2386 bars inheritance or policy benefits for anyone who feloniously takes life, with proceeds redistributed to heirs. An executor role requires acquittal or exoneration of the charge.
George Long of Freeport was accidentally shot in the abdomen by his own gun while hunting. Doctors hope for a speedy recovery as he recuperates at home during the holidays before returning to Amion College. In Lena, Ralph B White 18 shot himself New Year’s Day after failures to secure dates at a party, saying he was tired of life. Fireman Mathews takes a weekly vacation from duties on the Central out of the city.
Washington, Jan 2. Patents issued this week to Iowans include G. P. Bump Newton rotary engine A. E. Frampton Boone fruit-nicker J. P. Grape Davenport deter JR Hershey N. H. Smith Keokuk portable electric lamp Co L Kenyon Tama pump handle C F Martin Volga fly-protector S A Mendenhall Ioinenburg douche chair R M Skiles J F Lawler Creston embalming apparatus C J Turner Monticello box-tie clamp D E B Whitfeld Malvern loading device M I Young Fort Dodge G M Robinson Dubuque railway tie. Trade mark applications by J Selzer Serrell on ice cream, fee and sharbets and Waterloo Chemical Company Waterloo on sweeping compounds. RECEIVED EARNED PROMOTION Section Foreman Chas Blaster named to succeed Marty Sullivan as road supervisor at Waterloo. Sullivan becomes roadmaster of the Dubuque division at year’s start, with Blaster taking immediate duties.
Washington report shows Iowa enlistments were tiny last year, with Des Moines and Davenport recruiting stations closed. Adjutant General Ainsworth notes Iowa youths prefer staying home, while national enlistment patterns trend higher elsewhere. Iowa’s 1463 applicants produced only 372 enrollments, 219 accepts and 78 rejects at Des Moines and Davenport, Omaha station reporting 4268 applications with 308 accepts.
Kenneth Reed, a boy about 12, was indicted by a grand jury for manslaughter in the death of Cecil Jenkins. He was arraigned in criminal court, held at the jail, and likely to mount a self defense claim. Testimony from juvenile hearings described repeated taunting and a bystander attack that led to Jenkins’s fatal blow.
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