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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
7
A Waterloo woman faces a love triangle as Husband Number One meets Wife near the depot while Husband Number Two sends friends to meet the wife in his absence from home. The scene depicts a domestic dispute with rivals and a tense domestic web unfolding in public view.
A Waterloo woman linked to two husbands and two marriages in Chicago and Buchanan County unfolds a contentious story. An attorney mediates between the two men, while husband No 2 claims a separate ceremony and name. Officials consider divorce, no criminal prosecution. Also notes Nashua restaurant arrest and Fifth Street bridge concrete work resumes after cold snap.
Plaintiffs on appeal claim they cannot read English as collection on account passed in justice court and was appealed. Other court cases referenced.
The new manual training building progresses toward occupancy in about six weeks with heating connected to reach the target temperature. Finishing work may extend into April as some rooms remain unsuitable in March. The manual training department and auditorium are expected to be completed in roughly six weeks.
A family poisoning scare at A D Strickler 417 Bluff Street prompted five members to fall ill from suspected contaminated cheese or canned corn. Doctors treated all, with Mrs Strickler and daughter R A McCormick most seriously. Recoveries followed as police reported ongoing investigation and no other members were affected.
William Brennan of La Porte, 38, accused of passing forged checks at Bradley Frank and Brownlee stores and attempting to cash an 8 cent check at Leavitt Johnson Bank. Claimed alias John Harding. arrested at union depot by Patrolman McSweeney. Brooks to grand jury on rape charge. Elsie Moore inquiry led by her mother. bond $2,000.
An order granted Monday afternoon a divorce decree to Mary L. Cutshaw from Carl E. B. Cutshaw by default. The couple wed in Bremer County on December 34, 1904 and separated February 26, 196. Additionally, a court order cites Dickson Graft Co. versus C. H. Peckham to appear for examination to liquidate a claim held by Several Trade Marks Are Applied For company. Patent notices list several Iowans receiving patents and marks issued or applied for by Monarch Manufacturing Co. and others in Council Bluffs Sioux City Shenandoah Des Moines and Webster City. Warrants issued for individuals on charges including false pretense breaking and entering larceny and property crimes with $500 bonds.
The post office at Dunreath Iowa will be superseded by rural delivery from Cordovay directing Dunreath mail there. Thomas B O Bryan named postmaster at Lavilla replacing J W Nye. Iowa postmasters commissioned include Campbell Kennedy, Anderson Miller Baxter Brandes Evengon Tshenbauner Banger Vance and others. Charles Stearns reports the birth of twin girls to Mr and Mrs Fred Busby. Mrs Busby known as Miss Fannie Stearns of Waterloo. Grandpa Charles discusses preparing to handle twins.
James Tatman a Waterloo native died suddenly at his Cedar Rapids home Sunday evening from cholera. He was 24, attended Hawthorne School in Waterloo, and had lived in Cedar Rapids for years. His body was brought to Waterloo for burial at Calvary beside his father after services at St. Joseph's.
Howrey and Mewill, owners of the Howrey and McWilliams addition, have let contracts for eight new houses to be built this summer. They plan to sell on easy terms, with 43 more houses in demand for completion and sale.
Fire at Dr. and Mrs. G Skinner home in Cedar Rapids causes $2000 damage. Mrs Skinner linked to Waterloo. insurance covers loss. Looting arrest follows as jewelry and valuables seized. Puckett claimed furniture duty, but police dispute claim. Meanwhile N Q Munger and family head to California to oversee eucalyptus planting and seedling orders.
Waterloo citizens win railroad commission action ordering Des Moines to Oelwein through service extended to Waterloo with extra trains and new coach runs. Commission set a sixty day compliance window, while stressing need for improved Great Western service and noting pending motive power delivery.
The Waterloo Building and Loan association held its annual and quarterly meeting Monday. Secretary W. H. Bruwn reported strong finances with 308,471.32 in total withdrawals and 323,578.15 book value. About 300 women stockholders hold roughly 2,000 shares. 292 borrowing members hold about 8,000 shares. The largest loan to a single person is 6,000, average 1,050. Loans equal 65 percent of valuation. One hundred shares is the maximum per person.
Plans authorize RK B Peterson and brother Mauritz to erect six buildings including a large cottage opposite the park to house Pete's family, add five concession cabins, and add amusement devices. They recently expanded by purchasing concessions and seek to operate the soda fountain and refreshment stands. Ground across the railway will host the Petersons during the season with a likely opening in early June.
The Wagenhals and Kemper company present a fine production at Waterloo Theatre featuring the same noted cast that appeared there last November. The play, in its second year in New York, has also enjoyed a run of over six months in Chicago.
Announcements tell of the marriage of Miss Nellie Brennen of Laporte and John Kelly of Van Horne to be performed by Rev. James Takin at Mount Carmel church Eagle Center on Wednesday morning January 27 followed by a wedding breakfast at the bride’s parents’ home. Brennen, eldest daughter of Patrick and Mrs Brennen, is noted as a prosperous farmer’s daughter with a wide circle of friends. the groom is described as a prosperous young man of Van Horne. The notice adds that Mr and Mrs H C Martin left for New Orleans thence to Havana Cuba for a visit, with Hopa to look after cigars interests there.
Vice President Cass announced that Mr Ripley had recently been appointed superintendent of the division and he believed Ripley would order the car removed. Cass stated he had never before heard of the car in question and questioned its presence or necessity.
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