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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
6
The County Clerk association holds its annual convention here on August 8 and 9. Clerks will address office reforms to simplify work and improve records, with emphasis on vital statistics collection and timely assessment data.
The 76 year old George Crown, described as a tramp with no home or funds, sits in the city jail’s ward. He recalls a life of hard work as a stone cutter and others’ sickness ending in destitution, seeking help from authorities and facing a likely pauper’s grave. A separate note covers George Perkins, 79, jailed on adultery charges after his wife sought punishment.
The Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute directors approved an August lot sale offering lots at low prices with terms of one dollar down and one dollar per week until paid. The plan aims to make the park accessible for summer homes and to broaden its use. In Mason City a severe electrical storm damaged a high school chart, with the hay loft of a barn destroyed by fire.
The Owls, or a new order, are set to establish lodges in Waterloo and Cedar Falls with HS. Whited and J. F. Nelson coordinating locations. The Bagies' Aerte Hotel on East Fifth Street will host the nesting site in Waterloo as the national group expands across 37 states and two Canadian provinces.
The Walnut Street Baptist church youth group prepares an opening lecture course with talent from the Chicago Lyceum bureau. The first program will feature the Dixie Jubilee singers, on an evening after the dedicatory services of the church. Castle Square entertainers follow, then L. B. Wickerstam. Proceeds support the church fund.
Agnes Boswell, a child of Mr and Mrs Edward Boswell visiting Waterloo from St Louis, dies after squeezing matches in her mouth during a camping trip. Doctors fail to save her. funeral is set at 2:00 PM with burial in Fairview. Winterowd implicated in Omaha trip plot involving Lillian Bowman and Mary Anderson, both aged 19, with authorities charging them in a disorderly house case.
Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern line rebuild near completion in Waterloo with 60 to 75 pound rails on a rebuilt roadbed, new frogs and switches, and oak ties. About 450 men worked daily over a mile and a half of track laid. additional sidetracks planned at Westfield Jones Dalry plant and carriage works, signaling huge company expense and city improvement. Roadmaster Charles Foremtaker notes this is a substantial, well equipped stretch, unmatched in his 22 years.
Elks arrange a state convention to be hosted here August 4 to 6 with a parade as a highlight. Special prizes funded for visiting lodges include cash honors for parade participation, mileage, and lodge appearance. Officials set schedules for receptions, conventions, and a baseball game, while strict river pollution rules and a nearby slaughterhouse issue prompt enforcement discussions.
Clara and John Damage visit relatives in Worthington with Miss Alice Miller and others. Dr Fullerton of Waterloo calls. Mrs Raith and Wilma Walker feature in town life. Rufus Trebon moves south of town. social events include Catholic cemetery ice cream social and M E church gathering. Birth announced for B G Ford and wife. Local travelers and visitors from Minneapolis and Waverly noted. Automobile parade plans and August events outlined. Stevenson and Wood wed in Waterloo then head to Ohiowa. Holiness camp meeting slated in Des Moines. Des Moines man jailed after threatening behavior near a coal camp. Cerro Gordo school exams highlight Aryln Pickford.
The degree team of Hawkeye Camp No 137 W O W organized a new camp at Cedar Falls Friday evening with State Manager J W Gelzer of Cedar Rapids directing the secret work. A A Rammeter of Shell Rock supervised the organization, marking a promising effort for the lodge, with H J Metzear named consul commander and G E Spragg as advisor lieutenant.
Funeral for Henry Brisbin will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM at the First M E Church with Rev J Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
A man named Baker paid a $16 fine in police court then wrote a check on Blackhawk National Bank without funds. The check bounced after Weaver’s fight. the note was cashed at Security Bank but returned to Judge Kepford. Baker may face prosecution for uttering a bad check. Ben Deal, a Reichbeck farm hand, bought a $2.50 hand ring that a jeweler valued at pennies. He sought advice at Judge Kepford’s urging on proper action.
The MC A board of directors unanimously passed a resolution of thanks at their Friday evening meeting. It expresses gratitude to city ministers for canvassing, the city press for coverage, the W C T U for help, the Ladies Auxiliary for loyalty, and nine hundred ninety two father friends whose faith made the campaign a success. A MAC EACHRON presides, II G NORTHEY secretary.
Waterloo citizens note that F C Walker and A C Knowles traveled from Chicago after a trip spoiled by poor results. They went to Waterloo Tuesday morning to buy a touring car of the 1908 model with a twenty two horsepower engine. The car is praised as easy to drive and capable on level roads.
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