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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1909
Page
8
The Waterloo post office reports a strong year with total 1908 receipts of 112,240.80 and 1907 receipts of 85,262.80, a net increase of 26,977.61. Quarterly totals show steady growth across March June September and December, signaling rapid business expansion.
In Port Huron Michigan a pastor Rev John H Carmichael is suspected in a murder case tied to dismembered remains found in the church stove. Amos Gideon Browning, a local carpenter, is believed killed. Carmichael’s wife is in custody as a witness while investigators seek motive and whereabouts.
Members of the First Congregational Church assembled for the annual meeting to hear committee reports, outline plans for the year, and vote on officers. Rev Walter Rollins received thanks as his salary was raised by 100 and evangelistic plans were approved.
The Polygon Mixer and Cement Machinery company is organized in Waterloo with 50000 capital. It buys the Waterlog Cement Machinery plant at Glenwood and Riverside, plans overhaul to meet demand, and will manufacture Polygon machines under patent. Officers: Lichty, Hartman, Duke Nayen, Righmey. directors include Lichts, Hartman, Eighmey, Nayen, Fowler, Teacht y. The firm aims to capture rising cement industry business with expanded operations.
The Corn Belt Telephone Co. announces a shift from mailed or collected accounts to in-office payments with a 20 percent discount for January through March if paid in advance at the office. Delinquent accounts will incur a 20 percent increase after the tenth of the month. several holders are cited on the Consolidated Stock Exchange. A separate item notes the death of Harley Burchett on December 1, 1908, with funeral arrangements to Sawyer, Iowa.
The Hawkeye Commercial association plans a business session at the Ells Hotel tomorrow morning at 9 00 oclock. Executives from across the state and many members wives will attend along with a board election and a social gathering of traveling men. J Fred Brosé, wanted for larceny, remains in Waterloo as B. Rice of Waterloo is in custody awaiting preliminary examination after capture by Patrolman Tom Morris. An unrelated man is believed implicated but not yet arrested. A stamped horse theft incident linked to New Years Eve ends with the animal abandoned near Laporte and later revived by farmers.
Detailing the capture of Ben Patterson alias Williams, wanted for robbing the BE H York home in West Waterloo late December. Patterson and Emma Hobbes, posing as Mr. and Mrs. Ben Williams, fled after a robbery. Hobbes is bound over to the grand jury. Authorities traced Patterson to Minneapolis. arrest followed a telegraph tip from Chief Leighton. If Patterson returns without requisition papers, governor steps will be used to secure them.
Water loo and Syndicate theatres offered free use for a benefit show to aid Italy and Sicily quake victims. Mayor Doty accepted. Box office receipts to fund relief. Committee coordinating with local clergy and groups. Praise for Rev. B G Gattermole and W S Clark as building leadership. Miss Blanche Cattermole highlighted for reading The Flood Scene.
The community dedicates a new church with a $31,000 project completed without debt. Mine Gattermole is praised for leadership and service in this ceremony marking a milestone for the congregation and town.
In St. Louis Missouri five boys aged eight to twelve were arrested at Bhaw school on murder charges for the death of William Wachter, a peddler whose skull was found crushed yesterday. The arrests followed information supplied by Mrs. Mary Goedenhardt, mother of two of the prisoners.
W G Brault a St Louis salesman and a woman were found dead in bed. Coroner says the woman killed Brault and then died by suicide, though friends suspect foul play. Identifications link the woman to Julia Kenner of St Louis. Also notes Patrick Meaney injured when an iron bar fell at Central shops and a baby girl for J Fuller Wallace named Wilida Marcelle.
Waterloo Aerie No 764 Fraternal Order of Eagles announces its second annual bazaar the week of January 18 in the hall at 111 Haat Fifth street The event will offer varied entertainment and novelties with an orchestra The proceeds will be shared between the Eagles and the Franciscan Sisters hospital committee The plan seeks broad support from the community for funds to aid the hospital program.
Busby Brothers announce a $10,000 remodeling of the Queen theatre in Marshalltown. Improvements include a suspended canopy, electric sign, marble lobby walls, tile floor, restructured seating with two aisles, raised rear sections, red leather seats, removed gallery chairs, and enhanced boxes. Interior redecorating with ivory and gold, new lighting, and a redesigned stage with new scenery. Work to start after school shows and be ready by mid August for the 1909 10 season.
City ladies consider forming a club to use the gymnasium one evening weekly alongside the business men’s group. They would pay a fee for supervision and seek space, hoping business members permit the room’s use. The proposal aims to provide athletic exercise for women in stores and offices.
Mrs George Blanchard died in hospital at 3:00 Friday morning after four months illness. She was 42, married 24 years, maiden name Nelsie Stout. Ceremony was in Fox Lake Wisconsin. family moved to Waterloo thirteen years ago. Survived by husband and children Eynast Middle Eden and Violet. Funeral Sunday at 2:00 from Glendale avenue home. Rev J D Hull officiating. burial in Paulrylew.
The Bolte divorce case draws crowds daily as witnesses testify on May 16, detailing the couple’s assets and methods of accumulation. Attorneys expect to finish Friday and schedule arguments or citations over the weekend, while related actions like the Grand Jury adjournment and a separate Wagner divorce proceed with limited appearances.
January exam plans for renewal of county certificates spark changes in psychology testing dates. Parens permitted to renewal certificates dated July 1 for those taking the January psychology exam. Also mentions Geo. M. Cohan stage run and a brief note on military train movements through Fort Snelling with units from Norfolk and two passenger trains.
Inflation hits butter as consumer prices climb to 36 cents per pound with merchants paying 33 to 36 cents. Short milk supplies and spring demand push prices higher, and many predict further increases into February and March as producers shift to spring work. Local merchants face rising costs and pass more on to customers.
A series of New Year visits and homecomings are recorded as residents return from Waterloo Glynden Minn Onanloos and Mt Vernon to their towns. Several guests join local families during holidays while revival services continue in Danvar and area names appear among social visits and travels.
A crowd attended a sunrise party at Mr and Mrs Alimust Wels home in honor of their son William who turned 21. Winter arrived hard with 26 below and snow and wind. Several locals travel post events and visits are noted, including Ida Bottke visiting nearby.
Giles W Sage a rural mail carrier living on LaFayette street outside the city was assaulted again Wednesday night by the same two men who attacked him last Friday. Neighbors broke in with an axe, pounded him unmercifully, and Sage is pursuing prosecution as he recovers from the first attack.
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