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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
8
The Bolte divorce action lengthily unfolds in district court with claims of a $60,000 property estate and $31,000 alimony. Twenty witnesses subpoenaed for both sides, the couple long residents near Glasgow, and permanent alimony sought amid allegations of domineering behavior and cruel treatment.
Reports say young Williams, a Woodworker by trade, twice attempted laudanum suicides and tried to smuggle more poison into a police station. A telegram to Chief Leighton urged safety while Williams contends life is his own to end, though churchwoman and relatives seek hospitalization. Vera T. Lamh returns to Chicago after visiting her parents.
The funeral for Mrs Louis Voss was held Wednesday at 2 00 from the home in Dunham Place, Rev H G Bee Man officiating, with interment in Elmwood. She leaves six children and six brothers plus her husband and father. Woods funeral from Grundy Center was announced for Thursday afternoon with many local acquaintances attending.
LaFayette Street resident Ruffians broke in at midnight with an ax and beat owner G. Sage, who recovered enough to continue work as mail carrier the next day. Sage plans damages action. attackers face district court for breaking and entering and willful assault. Police not involved as home lies outside city limits.
Waterloo citizens urged to fund emergency relief for Italy and Sicily quake victims through Red Cross or U. S. government representatives. A committee led by R A Doty and others coordinates bank deposits and receipts, with donations accepted via committee members and city banks.
Blackhawk county boards plan transfer of inmates to a new Poor Farm on the Ji W. Leeper farm in St Vernon township. Paul Strayer and wife will stay at the old farm until the move, while Andrew Bilman and wife assume leadership at the new site. Mrs Gillman, a Grinnell College graduate and trained nurse, joins as stewardess. Bilman brings farm management experience. The transition aims for mid month with boarding house upgrades and potential removal of the mildly insane from Independence if required.
The annual meeting was held in the secretary’s offices where officers for the coming year were elected. The association shows assets of about 40 351.77 with 2 000 shares in force and earnings at 7.4 percent quarterly. Officers include President Louie Frank, Vice President M C Brown, Treasurer J E Sedgwick, Secretary J H Hildebrand, with directors H B Nauman and others.
Editor E R Shoemaker of the Creamery Journal discusses the butter market conditions as prices climb past 36 1/2 cents per pound. He debunks a butter trust and notes rising demand, with Iowa production and outflow to major markets reflecting the shortage and price pressures seen in New York, Chicago, Boston, and Philadelphia.
McClenahan versus Williams and Markham heads a crowded docket as Judge Platt presides over alimony and divorce actions. Anna Hansen wins divorce with child custody after 14 years apart. Carrie Wilts seeks $15,000 alimony from Henry Watts. Three divorces granted, and other cases include land debt transfers and default judgments. Domestic relations, assets, and court administration fill the session.
The Young Men’s Class of Calvary Baptist church met at Oscar Banton’s home on Allen street. After a three course banquet they adopted a constitution and elected A. A. Stocker as President Gail King as Vice President BEL Marsh as Secretary and Treasurer J Frank Armstrong as Membership chair W F Gryan as Social chair A J Cornwell as Advertising chair and H L Thomas as Bible study chair. The group will be known as the Agogo Bible class and aims to grow from 20 to 50 members by April first.
Otto Walther travels from Waverly to meet John Ham righhus. A crowd boards a four-car charter to Waterloo for a wrestling match. Ernest Carsten and family from Fredericksburg visit over holidays. Will Jennings anniversary noted with relatives. Local events include a Masonic instruction school and W R G supper. Community updates cover health, travel, and local commerce.
Vacationing H L Hazelle. Dr Paterson moved to Dr Smith at Iowa City. Aug Gotesslu attended by 600. Andrew Grtner on side list. Pallbearers named for Mrs Anne Seuffert. Insurance assessment No 34. nearly all cameras in cold company. Local visits, dances, church services, and purchases noted. several names and small town happenings across Bennington and Derar areas.
The Holy City by Chir ence Bennett receives strong clerical support with invitations issued to all denominations for Saturday performances at Waterloo Theatre. Clergy praise its reverent treatment of a sacred theme and encourage attendance, noting favorable reception from multiple denominations. Jan 6 updates report Mrs. Jeasle Heftord and son returning to Norway after a weeklong visit.
Rare Dan and John Notting lead a Denver linked alert after church. Eyangelical Lutheran Bennington national meeting elected Augwat Mixdort as Deacon and Charles Ayverhoff and Charles Winning as trustees. Henry Tegtmeier secret ary. Fred Hein delegate to Iowa synod. Mr. and Mrs. Hartman visited Mrs. John Kurtt Sr. then returned to Hicheater S D. Herman Buss, newly wed, faced a noisy surprise with neighbors using shotguns and cowbells.
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