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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1906
Page
3
In Waverly a three year old, Fred Downing, son of F W Downing and wife, died after four days of scarlet fever. The family had been under quarantine for five weeks following another child’s illness. Downing & VanDerveer own a local restaurant. officials fear more cases as ten remain under quarantine.
The Oelwein city council, in a five to five split, cut the saloon tax from 720 to 400 and issued permits under the new rule. The change saves saloons 2460 dollars annually but reduces city revenue by the same amount unless more establishments open. The city’s finances are strained and a larger annual deficit is likely.
January 1906 district court discharged twenty eight bankruptcy cases with Judge Reed approving the referee's verdicts. Names include Wm Fitzpatrick Parley Suttmen Shook Willan Douglas Elliott Vance Gerber Ellis Larson Willams Mayer etc across Eastern Central and Western divisions. Bainbridge named special treasury agent for France Spain and Italy to start in February with Paris headquarters. He aided during Boxer siege at Pekin and Venezuela arbitration.
Trappers near Tehigh Iowa report wild cats descended from ordinary house cats living in timber holes. They’ve grown twice as large, lean aggressive fighters when cornered, and show gray or white coats. Generations of wild living may have altered the type, with some caught in traps but proving highly feisty when approached.
Fragmentary OCR text describes rough and shaggy animals, unlike smooth varieties seen on the hearth or ivory farm. Mentions coats shown with shrawn from mete cough, life in the wonds.
Judge Platt grants William Knowles a divorce from Carria Knowles and custody of their minor Ray as court adjourns until next week. They had cohabited since October 1880 and separated October 17, 1904. The wife allegedly refused household duties and caused degradation, with furniture and linen exposed and ruined. Petitioner's Barclay Street residence noted.
John Paul Peterson of Chicago was assaulted in Elgin Illinois while visiting December. He was found unconscious with a head wound and admitted to hospital in critical condition. Authorities seek his parents Edward and Louisa Peterson of Barclay Township to inform them and help identify the victim.
Dubuque County supervisors plan to fix assessor pay at two dollars per day and set an eight hour workday plus a required number of days to complete township assessments for 1906. The move follows a shift to strictly follow section 592 of the 1897 code, with Black Hawk County already adopting the measure and other counties expected to follow.
The Waterloo Creamery Building association seeks a temporary injunction preventing Palmer Hubbard Co from removing machinery from its building until rent claims are paid. The petition notes a May 1 1905 lease for ten years at 1270 yearly, with machinery security. A court order restrains removal pending rent liquidation. Other small-amount collection actions and divorce modification orders are listed, including bets against Minie Barrett and a foreclosure decree against C F Morrill.
The Ladies Society of the First Guth church met yesterday at Mrs Albert Holger home and elected officers for the year President Mrs Charlan Wahl Secretary Mrs Charles Naumann Treasurer Mrs Albert Holser The society is large and active in church and charitable work.
A hot water pipe burst in an Ire zvele cafe basement on Sycamore street early Friday, injuring no one but causing several hundred dollars in damage to the billiard hall fixtures and kitchen range. The blaze, discovered near box 41, originated from a furnace, charred the basement ceiling, and sent smoke into the Globe Hotel second floor. Owner J. O. Ricker insured the damage. J. W. Weant plans to attend a German American Cotillion in New York City after the fire season observation with J. F. Bogner, longtime Waterloo resident in charge of a rotating plant.
A machinist Matt Vaughn was bitten by a large dog on Shillian street this morning then returned to work but will report details to the police tonight. A colored widow at Sycamore and East Third reported losing bed coverings and toys during absence in Sioux City. some clothing and dolls were also taken. Mayor Rector was informed that W M Kehy, charged with breaking into Cedar Rapids homes, was bound over to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing. bail set at 500 dollars.
The City of Waterloo’s suit against Barber Asphalt Paving was transferred to the U S district court in Dubuque. Read Read filed the removal petition and Judge Plate ordered the case removed. The matter concerns payments for paving work in Waterloo and contract terms, raising questions of value and city interests.
Grand jury returns indictments against four of five detainees on larceny and related charges. George Kapter and Charles Moore charged with larceny. T H Plannery with false pretenses. James Murray with larceny of a shotgun. Thompson named in no indictment. Bail for all set at 500 except Moore 490. Trials scheduled soon. defendants likely to plead guilty unless Moore contests. Police traced Moore from Turkey Timber to Clinton home before arrest. None granted bail yet. arraignments imminent.
A compilation of brief society items notes visitors and travelers including Mrs M B Leehey in Ostwein, Charles and Lewis Webber returning to Minnesota, Mrs c Webber staying longer, Mrs FW Nichols and daughter Nell at Dunkerton, G Golding Ward finishing dentistry in June, Mrs W H Ross visiting from Oelwein, LeRoy Dietz in Summer, and Mrs Geo Betts visiting from Marleton. Additional entries mention Warmers Creamery directors elected, Amy Higbee hosting a party, Rev P O Connor visiting, and several others visiting relatives, attending events, or returning home.
A Rockford Illinois man named Hughes moves to Waterloo to establish a federal pension examiners office. He will use the second floor of the new federal building and may relocate his family once business prospects justify a permanent setup.
Largely social notes from LaPorte City recount New Year’s Eve party hosted by Miss Anta Gill of Waterloo and Miss Rose Shean’s vacation from the racket store. Visitors include Miss Hazel Frye of Waterton and Mrs W Hook’s family. Local residents travel to Iowa City and Ames for work or study, while Jay Heath’s sudden death shocks the community and funeral services are held at the Presbyterian church.
A Chicago based report shows Waterloo as a leading revenue station for the Illinois Central system with the highest passenger receipts among western cities. December gains over two years ago exceed two thousand dollars, aided by California travel via Illinois Central. W L Buckley is praised as city market and passenger agent. LeVert Taylor, injured in a Cole Davis Co elevator accident five weeks ago, improves and may leave bed soon to regain strength and mobility, hoping to dance in April.
An army of Waterloo workers battled heavy snow to clear passenger train 403 between Waterloo and Albert Lea. The Illinois Central crews, including Conductor Searles and Brakeman Hefner, shoveled for hours to break a stalled engine near Charles City. The train, delayed from 9:00 pm to 11:25 am, prompted large scale snow removal across divisions with a 62-man gang returning to Waterloo.
Friday night a new custom was inaugurated at the First Baptist church to memorialize the dead. The informal family gathering style service honored four sisters and one brother who died during the year. The pastor spoke tenderly, with support from Frances Grout and GC Woods mansee. J T Vaughan and the pastor sang two duets as the large congregation joined in singing.
Sheriff Parrott captured Capt Sawyer near lovin and brought him to Waverly after matching his horses to Minnesota theft reports. Sawyer feigned land deals in Wisconsin and claimed to be a bank representative named Tucker. He later confessed, but neighbors recall no such incident. a New Year wedding anniversary hosted by Mr and Mrs Clark Henry at Mrs C A Dickey’s home drew a large crowd and festive dinner.
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