Sugar Factory Planned at Waverly with 500000 Cost
A new sugar factory is assured at Waverly. The plant will cost $500,000 with Eastern Capital of £475,000 participating in the venture.
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Waverly
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1906
Page
3
Beating on Motorman Sparks Waverly Street Clash
In Waverly a motorman named Obernchain was severely beaten by three men on Independence Avenue after a disturbance on a streetcar line. The assault occurred as the trio blocked the track and faced police, with Obernchain planning legal action for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chenchain
Independence Avenue
Frank Retter
Jill
Cherchain
Oberchain
C. F
Lafayette
Avenus
Seventh Street
Obenchain
Molurmen Chenchitin
Great Northern In Possession of Sioux City Station
In Sioux City on March 2 the union passenger station and all connecting terminals were transferred to the Great Northern railroad for one million Bud & a quarter. Rain fell overnight and into the morning, producing a springlike temperature. rainfall measured 0.99 inch. Citizens with past reputations for truth questioned announced that Mr Cock Robin and family arrived and planned an extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Union
Great Northern Railroad
Cock Robin
Big Grundy County Land Deal Shocks Town
Grundy Center notices record a deed on March 2 for 20 acres of Chas Mix land west of Grundy Center transferred to Williamson and Willoughby for 57 600 dollars. It is described as Grundy County’s largest land transaction in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
Mix
Willianson & Willoughby
Grundy County
Dewey Post Office Custodian Named W L Dewey
W L Dewey, longtime rural carrier on route No 4, has been named custodian of the government post office. He notes routes harshly to crossed by bad winter roads and says Ro bert Peele succeeded him on the last day of February. A loop on the route has been repeatedly blocked by impassable roads, with reports urging the cut out until roads are improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Dewey
Tha
Robert Peele
Dewey
Free souvenir library pictures for Waterloo readers
Library pictures offered free again after demand for Twin Care vegte libraries souvenirs. Management printed a new edition on fine book paper. Subscribers and friends can obtain extra copies free to share or mail to out of town parties. No charges. T Stilsen & Son Wave note pension increase of $8 a month for Mrs Anite Shubert from Washington pension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Stilsen & Son
Washington
Anite Shubert
Laporte Woman Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. John C. Abbott of Laporte died Thursday night at home after over a year of consumption. Funeral at 10:00 Saturday from the Presbyterian church with Rev. A. G. Bailey. burial in Cedar Township cemetery. Ella May Wallace was born in Vin ton Iowa on May 26 1867. Survived by husband J C Abbott daughters Vera 14 and Alte 6 father J R Wallace, sister Mrs John Martin and others. She was active in Rathbone Sisters and lodge circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte City
John C. Abbott
Presbyterian Church
A. G. Bailey
Cedar Township
Enton County
Thie City
Abbott
Ella May Wallace
Latu
Vinton
Iowa
Leporte
Vera
Alte
Niso
J C. Abbott
J. R. Wallace
Prison Notables Visit as Inmate Eyes Worsen
Sheriff J. D. Caldwell returned from Anamosa with three prisoners T H Flannery James Murray and Charles Moore reporting an uneventful trip yet noting 278 inmates with 20 women. Louis Busse awaiting death visit by family hopes for clemency as others seek parole. Charles Green blinded in paint incident seeks parole to pursue eye treatment and Hot Springs therapy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Caldwell
Anamosa
T. H. Flannery
James Murray
Charles Moore
Charles Green
Blackhaw's County
Hot Springs
Arkansas
McWilliams in Custody Faces Mental Strain Ahead of Death
Buchanan county butcher William McWilliams, convicted of murdering his family and sentenced to hanging on December 14, 1908, appears increasingly unbalanced in prison. Reports note thinning appearance and a pallid, unsettled expression as deliberations and confinement take their toll. The Isle of Spice tour and a Brown’s appearance by March 7 are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ScWlias
Buchanan County
Sherri Caldwell
Anamosa
Blair
Independence
McWilliams
Calh
Bis
Isle of Spice
B. C. Whitney
Isle of Spice Company
Brown
San Toy Presented Here As Bright Musical Comedy
The New San Toy promises unvarying success in this city after its London origin. The author and composer contributed some of the brightest music. The piece offers delightful entertainment for those seeking an evening of musical theater this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
San Toy
Lovery of
Tousie
Merlin
Ima
Creditable new houses planned on East Fourth street
Construction will begin soon in the northern city area with several modern homes planned across Timels Central tracks. H P Estey has let C H Werner the contract for two new dwellings across the tracks at about 4800 dollars each, and Werner also holds a contract for a large double residence on East Fourth street for Ben Marx at about 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper East Fourth Street
H. P. Estey
C. H. Werner
Werner
East Fourth Street
Ben Marx
Officers Elected and Secretary Change at Western Mutual
The Western Mutual Fire Insurance association of Waterloo held its annual meeting on the sixth floor Commercial block. E A Evans retires as secretary and manager. J W F Babcock of Ida Grove succeeds him. F J Martin yields presidency, Alex Ruthven vice presidency, J V J Babcock secretary, H C Schultz treasurer, with a large out of town attendance and a strong, growing business outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Mutual Fire Insurance Association of
Waterloo
F. D. Babcock
da Grove
Alex Ruthven
Ruthven
George Baker
Emmetsburg
G. F. Smith
DeWitt
S. D. Groves
Nevada
C. D. Jenks
Spencer
J. F. Holeman
Fort Dodge
W. F. Babcock
Ida Grove
F. J.martin
J. V. J. Babcock
H. C. Schultz
J. A. Glimore
Robert Romney
J. V. F. Babcock
EB. A. Dvans
Property Mutual Association
Babcook
Death in Westfield Claims Mrs Holdiman at 70
Mea Holdenman died at home in Westfield after a week with pneumonia that began with pleurisy. She was born in Waterloo and lived on Strawberry Avenue before marrying Hol Holdenman of Dunkerton. Survived by her mother four sisters seven brothers husband works at Medford Bros. & Hitchin foundry in Westfield. Funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdlman
Westfield Addition
Ed. Holliman
Wm. H. Holden
Waterloo
Hollton
Hol. Holdiman
Dunkerton
Medford Bros. & Hitchin, Jp
Westfield
Holdiman
Ezra
Lemb
Ray Lampson
Nashua
W. A. Robinson
Nellie Holden
William E
John
Chicago
Frau
California
Sam
Ben
Janesville
Gabriel
Abriel
Anson Holden
Death of Joh King. Remains Sent from Sacramento
Information reached the city about the death of Joh King who died suddenly in Sacramento California. The message says the remains will be prepared for burial and sent by express to this city. An undertaker reports finding on the boy a check for 350 dollars and a large sum of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh King
Sacramento
Cally
Death of Col Henderson Inspires City Wide Mourning
Citizens of Dubuque paused in grief as crowds gathered at the little stone church to honor Col. Henderson. Stores closed flags flew at half mast and a long funeral procession stretched through the streets to the cemetery. Floral tributes, including a massive white and red rose monument, marked the solemn rites overseen by the Grand Army of the Republic. A regiment fired salutes and the bugler played taps as the community mourned a beloved public figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Henderson
Dubuque
Jeneth
Grand Army of the Republic
Dangerous fake baking powders target grocery stores and homes
The article warns of alleged bakers peddling alum based powders as pure cream of tartar tests. It explains the test is ineffective and condemns the cheap product as adulterated and health risky, urging housewives to avoid it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesahan
Boilermaker Endures Eye Injury at Minola Central
Otto Buetow, a boilermaker at Minola Central, suffered three steel fragments in the eye while at work. Surgeons believe eyesight may be saved. Charley Wingett sustains a severe thumb wound from cutting cheese at Reiff grocery. Walter Ray faces forced vacation after arm injuries from days ago. Charles Miller, an Imoiy Central worker, is mentioned among injured employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Buetow
Minola Central Railroad Company
Thors
Mr. Buetow
Charley Wingett
Switchman Wingett
Reiff
Walter Ray
Mlinois
Tsinking
Mr. Ray
Charles Miller
Worker Recovers From Injuries to Face and Right Hand
A shop employee, injured likely in a workplace incident, is resting as hospital staff provide aid. The report notes facial and right hand injuries with partial statements from authorities and coworkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herig
New Job Push Brings Many to Central Office
Since the report of the Illnoia Central officials willing to hire more men, the master machinety office has been visited by many seeking work. Several secured employment as engine cleaners. New hires include Earl J. Cummings Joel H Schoon James Ramsey E R Lavey Sam Stallbott and Roy A Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iilinoia Central
Maechente
Éique
Thia Nolding
Earl J. Cummings
Joel H. Schoon
James Ramsey
E. R. Lavey
Sam Stallbott
Kuetha
Roy A. Thomas
Wh.iochmar
A. J. Edwards declines reelection to Haat Waterloo school board
A. J. Edwards says he will not run again after thirteen years on the Independent District of Haat Waterloo board. Supporters urge replacements like H. G. Schultz, Dr. W. R. Shannon, and others to be named at caucus while Ben Howrey or J. W. Arburkle may also be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haat
Waterloo
A. J. Edwards
Hays Gery
Vellava
Achorls
Edwards
Waterloo 4 City
H. GC. Schultz
Confercial Nationel Benk
Seliuicx
Haa
Dr. &. R. Shannon
Dwards
Ben Howrey Sed
J. W. Arburkle
Hom
Daily Report
Rs. D. W. Crause
Crause
Nestor
Croyag
March items and local notes from Reinbeck area
The column reports photographers planning a stage photo after a concert, campers near the river shooting for days, weather hints about lamblike March, and various local updates. It notes James Hildebrandt visiting Gladbrook, Kelley renewing policies in town, Geo Ahrends related to Hampton fire victims, Miss Schaffenberg’s father returning to Minnesota, H Nissen buying for the electric plant, a possible new bank roof work, Jens Thomason organizing an event Thursday, and Prof Koch possibly directing Nobel prize funds to a complete edition of his works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organfeution
Nimrads
James Hildebrandt
Gladbrook
Kelley
Granody Center
Geo. Ahrends
Hampton
Reinbeck
John
Miss Schaffenberg
Minnesota
Traer
H. Nissen
Des Moines
Meissner
St's
Jens Thomason
Eighland Nobles
Water franchise to artesian supply and city protection plan
The proposed Waterloo Water Co franchise requires artesian wells, a 1,000,000 gallon reservoir near the pumping station, two-section design, and a covered brick or concrete structure. It outlines city defense against damages, street repairs funded by the company, fire protection water pressure, and extensive水 system standards. The report also notes property transfers and doctors’ practice updates in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Water Co
Waterloo
Shah Ba
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Obenghann
Frank Rutter
Waverly Tridlustrial Association
W._ L. Palmiere
Track
Churchill
Bay City
Gar
Sugar Coe
Mir
Michigan Sugar Co
Chaska Sugar Co
L. 8. Cags
C.G. W
American Sugar Refining Co
Great Northern
Union Station
Grundy
Dewey Post Office
Laporte
John Martin
Sycamore Street
Ruy
Krocadhe
Shannon
August Martin
Blue Hill
Netaska
Me A. Martin Ia
Sheriff Caldwell
McWil
Liams
Louis Busse
Charfes
Greta
Busse
Butler County
W. A. Dawson
Harden
Hig Ufe
North End
Western Mutual Association
E. A. Evans
Mr. Evans
ED. Holdiman
Manly
Wricka
Inlhoie
Schultz
Koch
Alderman Byrnes
Byrnes
J. A. Guenther
East Parit Avenue
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