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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
8
A twin birth in Waverly brings a boy and a girl weighing 8 and 7 pounds respectively to the household of Jesse Sweet, C G W section foreman. This marks the first pair of twins born in Waverly in three years, with the elder child aged four in the Sweet family.
Newton February 28 Judge Preston directed a verdict of not guilty in the Iowa vs B G Crandall charged with embezzlement. Crandall, Baxter lumber yard manager for Spahi-Rose Lumber Co, admitted using funds but the state failed to prove non confession admissible under law. Judge advised Crandall to brace up and noted carelessness with others' money.
Daws Feb 28 In district court at Clacton Monday W W Hillyard a prominent attorney pleaded guilty to forgery and faces sentencing Thursday. He has lived in Dows ten years and married the daughter of a local citizen. He had practiced law with moderate success but recently heavy Tang speculation led to downfall. Indictments overhang him, and friends hoped for an explanation but evidence was overwhelming. Much sympathy is shown for his wife and children.
Ed Grieve reports general regret in New Hartford over the misfortune of J H Chenoweth who is in the city to face the law. A committee of local residents will confer with county authorities in Waterloo Thursday to decide the best course for the young man. Also noted is Bert Wilson moving his family from a Cedar Falls area farm to a residence near Dougleston.
The Westminster Presbyterian church society closed a deal on West Fourth street to erect a new church on a ninety foot frontage lot between the George Snowden and J. K. Joder residences. Construction may start this year with a foundation, or possibly next year, and eventual building cost around 320,000 dollars. Also, Frank Klingaman, son of S. L. Klingaman, had a bone in his left hand crushed while helping shell corn at home. He was rescued with help from coworkers, but will lose hand use for weeks.
The East Waterloo board met to finish McKinley school additions and issue bids. Finance plans call for 60 000 tax raise to cover teachers 32 000 contingent 18 000 school house 13 000 with overdraft 4 658.62. Current balances show 12 799.21 from district tax 25 000.00 from bonds and 2 50 from premiums opounds. For next year taxes: teachers 82 000 contingent 16 060 schoolhouse 12 000. Four directors to be elected March 12 with registration on March 10 at city hall. polls 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registrars F M Shoemaker and D R Weaver.
Mrs Button was granted a decree of divorce from Wes Button by default after court convened. The case proceeded promptly with the defendant not appearing. Mira Sherwin was also granted a divorce by default from Horace Sherwin as a separate filing mentioned in the session.
The annual conference of the state board of health and representatives of all local boards in Iowa will be held in Waterloo in June at a date to be set. Delegates from every city are expected to attend as reforms in pure foods and water are discussed. A committee of Dr. F W Powers, Dr. L A Thomas, and Dr. Kennedy will arrange for the meeting to educate local boards on changes and improvements in public health.
The grand jury returned indictments this afternoon at 3:00. Logan Tull John Hurd and Clarence Wise face larceny charges for stealing metal from the old paper mill. Also indicted are Hmil Zeilinger for practicing medicine without a license J H Chenoweth for indecent exposure and Harry Piper for larvaeu.
Feb 27 local news in Jesup reports attorney R L Hormer courting independence, a new mason offers plastering brick and stone work, updates on residents like Elle Eliott and Art Lee, and a postponed suit in Nebraska. Mrs C F Klegin buys a harp and leads a violin group, Shavere moves, Felts buys Waterloo house, and John Batley wed Emma Kuhrke at Inton hotel.
State labor department inspectors found sanitary conditions lacking due to no sewer service at several dairy factories. Contractors led by W. A. Edgar of Cedar Rapids have the sewer contract, with completion set for July 1, 1906.
C W Chapman Lumber Co shifts headquarters from Dubuque to Waterloo with capital raised to 150000 and paid-up stock 190000. Incorporation dates to 2001 with six month paid up plan. Board of 3 to 5 directors oversees offices at 721 Sycamore Street and names C W Chapman as president and Oliver Chapman as treasurer.
In Janesville Ill, sickness rises with grip illness. revival services are held at the M E church. Town officials election scheduled for March 26, with posts for mayor assessor treasurer recorder and two druggists. Miss Mary Loveland visits from Waterloo. W B McHillian moves to his farm near town. O Smalling moves to Catfar township. Gardners visit Ree Heights. Principal Behrens undergoes appendicitis surgery in Waverly. winter term ends. school shifts. Stomach health ad for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea.
Socialist candidate Eugene V. Debs addressed a crowded Brown’s Opera House audience on a Tuesday night, outlining socialism and attacking capitalism. G R Oyler presided. Frank Connor introduced Debs as Waterloo’s socialist nominee for mayor. The program included music by the Ruvanes.
Philip H. Angla of Beloit Wis and Ada B Critchfield of Sycamore Minn unite in marriage at Grace Methodist Church Rev B G Cattermele officiates The groom runs a new five and ten cent store in the W W Pierce building on East Fourth Street The bride is praised for her fine qualities and many hometown friends cordial weddings promised as Corn Belt phones plan offices consider installation in local area
Local officials report renewed hiring at Lingis Central Shops with 25 to 50 workers able to take jobs. Foremen fill departments as winter layoff effects ease, while some old employees resigned and few new applicants appear. Spring maintenance and rolling stock repairs drive demand amid seasonal openings.
A district court continues actions against Alfred Schroeder over nuisance tied to saloon property sale. Mrs Barrett gains child custody after divorce from Minnia Barrett, with temporary custody by defendant and potential permanent terms to follow. Separate maintenance case Cora Sawyer Clark vs Oscen Clark gives defendant 15 days to plead as testaments unfold. romantic history noted. Lay heads: debts, guardianship, and inheritance disputes accompany local legal actions and personnel changes at Kemp Manufacturing and Waterloo plants with regional moves to Newark Valley and Chicago meetings.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Senate defeated the primary election measure by a 21 to 29 roll call vote. Democratic and Progressive blocs split, with only Lyons and Silerton supporting the bill. Debate highlighted fears about farmers' trust and function of party nominations.
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