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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
8
An editor recalls the absence of February 25th in history and ponders what could have happened had that date existed a year ago, framing a reflective local note on memory and timing.
In Waterloo many residents and visitors were in town for brief stops and engagements. J Vaughn of Trent Iowa visited friends yesterday evening while Susie Heminway plans a Cedar Falls Sunday trip. Bertha Tinkham left for Vin ton on Saturday morning. W Hesse of Mundots AL visits Waterloo with Harvey Hess. Mrs L C Garper of Panora visits her brother in Waterloo. G B Fiske headed to Chicago on a business trip. Margaret Hoy Hoy to begin teaching at Washington School after a three week sickness absence. J D Caldwell travels to Knoxville to accompany a West Side resident to the infirmary. East Waterloo payrolls show 84 200 to 84 200 paid monthly to teachers. New Illinois Central time card to take effect 12 01 Sunday morning with minimal schedule changes. Postville visitors J Blessin and A B Cornell bought cars at Corn Belt garage. Harold H Hamilton of Bellefontaine arrives on business. A wire fence factory project emerges in the three story Waterloo Carriage building.
Articles of Incorporation for the Capital Hotel Co were filed, showing a capital of 124000 dollars divided into 1240 shares of 100 dollars. The case lists damages against Rose Graham and others, with costs taxed to the plaintiff. Brady Bros and Seph Johnson cases are noted as dismissed with costs to plaintiff. Officers named include President C D Hus, Vice President F G Platt, and Secretary A B Ellis. The new hotel project plans three ministers of a block frontage on East First Street. Public notices mention church activities and a Sunday school supper and program featuring Miss Helen Hovee and Miss Marie White. a picture gallery by Mrs B L Morrow is noted.
The fragmentary item mentions Mr and Mrs C D Wangier traveling to Colfax, a scarlet fever quarantine release, individuals Thomsen and Hansen granted marriage licenses, and a busy Plainfield visit, with various partial street and family references.
A local bazaar fundraiser reports tickets sold for a prize diamond ring. In the voting race Miss Hattie Smith leads with 504 votes and Miss Tilie Steege follows with 267, with late results hinting at possible last minute surprises. Other candidates include Osta Garthoff Susie Gdawiller Maggie Wagoner Edith Wahl Katherine Townsend Mrs. Bugere and Luli Tardy.
R V Campbell leaves Friday evening for Swea City claiming a brief business matter. Friends suspect deeper issues as Christian Science workers report James Stair visitations before city health officer. Grand Army and Womans Relief Corps planned oyster supper for March 11. Harry Piahee to speak on cigarette evils at Salvation Army barracks as anti cigarette league forms.
C. D. Kern, chairman, calls the Republican county central committee to meet Tuesday at 2:05 PM in his office to arrange the county convention. Delegates to the state convention in Des Moines on March 18 will be chosen. Knoxville merchants plan their second annual old home week next fall with 28 businessmen funding $1,000 for attractions and amusements.
A heavy mortuary notice records the death of a baby born in Poyner township on July 7 1905 from pneumonia. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 10 a.m. with interment in Barclay cemetery. Remains of Mrs M W High arrived today and were taken to O Keefe Towne undertakers. Burial list includes numerous local names such as Gray Mason Henry Eldred Haddeman Flynn Chamberlin Wilcox Gant Jackson Kido Stout Sehiel Lingworth Lang E Piotra Hunter Elizabeth Horn and Mrs A Van Myers.
The county races show two candidates for superintendent of schools H B Lizer of Big Creek and Harry Moore of East Waterloo with incumbent Charles Elliott undecided. Sheriff nominee F M Shores seeks Republican support while Democrat candidate J D Galloway eyes the ticket. Other offices see W P Hoxie Elks township and D Kern Waterloo township vying for county attorney, with treasurer J J Rainbow, recorder Glas Plummer and clerk S M Bentley planning re election.
Nemaha County authorities hold George Lynch at Auburn Nebraska on arson charges and possible other crimes. He may have ties to Black Hawk County Iowa after a violent incident. sheriff’s reports mention letters to relatives and a claimed racehorse owner alias. Lynch is described as about 26, 5 feet 9 inches, 145 pounds with a tattoo of a woman on his arm, blue eyes, sandy hair.
West High Belts staged a dramatic crowding match in the YMCA gym last night. The event drew students and staff, with rapid exchanges and near pinfalls showcasing agility and team spirit.
A lively gathering last night featured Allison and the Wor GC Ladies entertaining delegates. Brighton sent a solid delegation for Allison to the county convention while supporters praised her three to one lead. Friends in her home honored sister Mia Gates with music, refreshments, and piano selections as turnout appeared strong.
San Francisco on February 29 reports Abe Attell the American featherweight champion stopped Pelle Ing in a swift bout. Attell displayed sharp defense and a powerful right, halting the match in early rounds to retain his title.
Weather writer from Elk a reports an extraordinarily severe February with snow possibly reaching five feet if all fallen snow stayed. He notes about fifteen inches on the ground, ongoing heavy snowfall, and compares southeastern United States to Blackhawk county and northern Iowa as having far less snow this winter. Farm sale at W Beardsley farm draws strong interest as spring nears with horse prices from 130 to 150 and cattle sales up to 56 per head. Auction at Albert Fuchs farm also strong with totals over 2000, livestock in demand and cash or check payments common.
Rev D B Cheney preaches at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m at First Baptist Church The morning topic The Ministry of the Bleeding Heart The evening topic The New American Juggernaut W C U S will attend the service
Two capercailzie birds from Sweden arrive in Denver and are housed in city park enclosure 70. Owned by W F Kendrick, the birds are intended to breed in Colorado mountains and help establish a new bird race, praised for hardiness and beauty and able to subsist on treetop foods during snow.
Reports from the Spokane Spokesman Review recount Japanese activity at Jauiane port in Chile. The Japanese government is buying all saltpeter available, sending yucca resin to Japan aboard fast 6,000-ton steamers between Topons and Iquique. Yucca, a palm derivative used in shi mose powder manufacture, is shipped in bulk as part of these cargoes amid heightened wartime tensions.
Chicago authorities void the new charitable expense clause of a recently granted telephone franchise. The company’s policy of providing free service to hospitals and related charities valued at about 20000 dollars per year is blocked by the city comptroller who rules such subsidies are not allowable city expenses.
In London Feb 28 the House of Commons backed the suffrage bill 271 to 93. Suffragists cheered outside Westminster as the bill was referred to the committee of the whole and effectively shelved for the present session. Washington Feb 29 reports mention Arthur Conrad and hospital concerns amid disorder. New York Feb 29 Mayor McClellan, Will Low and others attend a memorial for sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens with an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum opening next week.
Chicago buyers steady prices for butter and eggs with slight variations across classes. Dairies offer 20 to 28 cents, while Degs steady around 19 to 34 cents. poultry markets in New York show steady trade with chickins at 44 cents, fowls at 14 cents, turkeys 14 cents, dressed poultry unchanged.
A room house for rent on March 1 with water and sewer at corner of First and Sycamore streets. F Y Whitmore, cashier of the State Bank of West Union, who has been urged by friends to run as a candidate for representative in the general assembly, has consented to the use of the name in the June primaries.
Florence Fairbanks reports on spring fashion trends with emphasis on evening gowns skirts and capes. Describes fabrics colors sashes and trim details including brocade satin moire and chiffon. Notes new gores corsage color contrasts and the Prince Chap style coat with large back point and 40 inch length.
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