Lumber yard blaze devastates Maceaghron Haven building
Fire swept through a lumber yard on Monday night destroying the building and valuable stock. Firemen battled flames for many hours, the blaze smoldering across the site as smoke filled the area.
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
7
Fire razes Back Sentay Haven lumber shed at First and Cedar
A furnace fire in the Back Sentay Haven Lumber Co. shed at First and Cedar streets destroyed a large part of the building and much finished stock valued in the thousands. Investigators suspect the furnace caused the blaze. despite full city fire support, flames burned through the roof and rafters, threatening nearby structures. Insurance coverage and losses were listed, with the company planning rapid replacement of materials from Wisconsin mills to resume spring business. Witnesses and firefighters described an exhausting night as the blaze finally eased by morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentay Haven Lumber Co
First
Cedar Streets
Messrs
MacRichton
Haven
National Union of
Pittsburg
Union of Philadelphia
Des Moines
Northwestern
Minteapoli
S.c
Palatine
London
England
Peoria
Kieffer-Doeker Agency
Concordia
Milwausea Cocete
Airthre
eWtsaw Mills
Wisconsin
New Produce House Planned for Blix Poultry and Egg Co
P E Heam local manager for Blix Poultry and Egg says the company will begin work this week on a new two story frame building. At corner Mullan avenue and Washington street the 40 by 60 foot structure will handle both retail and wholesale business and aim for occupancy around April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Heam
Blix Poultry and Egg Company
Commerceial
Park Avenue
Mullan Avenue
Washington Street
Valerian
Resolutions of Respect for Father Hollowell
The Waterloo Ministerial association in regular session honors Father Hollowell with unanimous resolutions of respect. They express sorrow for his loss, celebrate his blameless life and fruitful afterlife, urge readers to emulate his grace, loyalty to truth, and love of people, and authorize publication of the resolutions in local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Hallowell
Dewar appointed administrator of James Dewar estate
John M. Dewar of South Haven Miss. appointed administrator of James Dewar who died from coal gas asphyxiation last Thursday. He will bond for 10 000 dollars. Estate totals about 16 000 before encumbrances. Property includes Waterloo lot and northeast quarter of section seventeen Barclay township plus personalty. He left no will. Heirs are brother Wig John M. Dewar and sisters Mrs Belle Ferguson of Gallendar Scotland and Mrs Jessie Cameron of London England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Dewar
South Haven
Mess
James Dewar
Dewar
Waterloo
Barclay Township
Wig Brother
John M. de Jar
Belle Ferguson
Lof Gallendar
Scotland
Jennie Cameron
London
England
New Five and Ten Store to Open Here by Woolworth Co
J L Surdan of Chisago arranges lease of the Henry Meyers building then occupied by Troxel Furniture and Carpet Co The first door and basement will house a five and ten cent store opened in the city by Woolworth Co of New York The chain has 142 stores nationwide and expects to open early this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Surdan
Chisago
Henry Meyers
Troxe) Furniture and Carpet Co
Woolworth & Co
New York
United States
Death of Mrs John Downer Linked to Local Figures
Bereft of a Sister Mrs J Barrett of 827 LaFayette Street and daughter Mrs Morrison of Cedar Falla join others in mourning the death of Mrs John Downer sister of the farmer. Mrs Howney died Saturday at 6 09 PM after an illness of stomach trouble and pneumonia. Downey formerly Miss Alice Shean of West Union wed about a year ago. She was about 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Barrett
LaFayette Street
Morrison
Cedar Falla
John Downer
Howney
Downey
Alice Shean
West Union
Wee
Plaintiff Gets Verdict In Bremer County Land Sale Case
The case J. 30. Mullan vs G. P. Hasskari was heard Monday morning and settled with a verdict for the plaintiff. The action sought $80 in commissions on the sale of an eighty acre tract in Bremer county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullan
G. P. Hasskari
Bremer County
Divorce Petition Filed Over Stated Marriage Date
Mrs. Mary L. Cutshaw through her attorney filed for divorce from Carl E. Cutshaw. She alleged they married in Waverly on December 14 1904 and lived apart after February 25 1906. Westminister Presbyterian church trustees Nathan Northey and J B Stewart were named and authorized to buy debt on West Fouray Street after negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Cutshaw
8. J. Howrey
Ins
Carl E. Cutshaw
Waverly
Westminster Presbyterian Church
West Side Library
Nathan Northey
J. B. Stewart
West Fouray Street
Welstead Matriarch Dies After Stroke At Waterloo
Mrs Lucy Bennett Welstead aged nearly 70 died after a paralysis stroke early Tuesday following Friday illness. Survived by husband Thomas and four brothers two sisters two sons and one daughter all named. funeral Thursday at 2 00 from 1815 Lafayette Street with service at Grace church. Burial in Fairview cemetery. Rev Effie M Jones to continue as Universalist pastor in Waterloo. She previously served Grace church and was active in community circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy E) Welstead
Thos. Welstead
Lafayette Street
Welsterd
Rebekah Lodge
Welstead
Thomas Welstead
Slaughter
Levi
Nathan
Chester
Alvin Bennett
Waterloo
Mia
Wm. Farnsworth
Sam. Willard
Springville
Iowa
Fred ©. Welstead
Decorah
Clarence H. Welstead
Delos Jordan
Grace Church
E. G. Cattermole
Fairview Cemetery
Universitalist Church
Effie X.m. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Efile K. MM. Jones
Hallowell Oberquies Rites Held in Grace M E Church
The funeral service for Rev. Peter Hallowell followed his wedding Saturday at his son's Washington Street home. A short 9:30 a.m. prayer was held, then Grace M E Church hosted the 10 oclock service. Revs. E G Cattermole and F P Leveland led the rites, with many longtime friends attending. Remains were interred in Poyner township cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hallowell
Washington Straet
Grace M.E. Church
Hallowell
E.G. Cattermole
FP. L. Leveland
Poyner Township
February births set five year record in Waverly
In Waverly on a February midmonth, thirteen births occurred, the most in five years. Over the past five years no month matched this total. Among February births one pair of twins was born. seven boys and six girls accompanied the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Death of Mrs J M Dodge in Waverly
Mrs J M Dodge daughter of James Eyeland and wife of L M Dodge of Waterloo died at her parents home in Waverly after a later relapse following a critical operation at Mercy hospital. Born about 25 years ago she recently lived in Waterloo with her husband, who was a Cadillac salesman. Funeral set for this afternoon at her parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Painie Eyeland Dodge
James Eyeland
Deceassd
Nuarry Orly
Jureane
J. M. Dodge
Waterloo
Pioneer Dead at Jegup Joaup
Melville Cone, long-time resident of Jegup, died Monday evening at 6:00. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2:00 from the family home. He was 88, born October 16, 1905, leaving a widow and two sons, G. Cone of Jeanp and Wilbur Cone of Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joaup
Melville Cone
Cone
G. Cone
Jeanp
Wilbur Cone
al Monroe
Old Resident Jacob Woodley Dies Near Laporte
Vinton March 6 Special Jacob Woodley a old and highly respected resident of Benton county died at Liss homie near Laporte at 9 20 Renday of pleura pneumonta Born in Pennsylvania in August 1823 he moved with his parents to Ohio as a boy He came to town and settled in Benton county in 1866 He leaves a wife a daughter to mourn his loss Funeral services will be held Wharajay conducted by Rey Batley of Laporte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Jacob Woodley
Benton County
Lisshomie
Laporte
Renday
Morolug
Pleura Pneumonta
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Rey, Batley
Obituary of John Pauley of Clarkeville
Clarkeville March 6 Special J A Pauley of this city died at his home Saturday morning at 2 26 a m of heart disease and dropsy He was born October 23 1825 in Walnut Grove West Virginia and died March 3 1908 aged over 76 He married Miss Cari in 1661 and had seven children five daughters and one son living Funeral services were held at the Christian church Monday March 5 where he long served as elder and trustee Pastor W M Hallett spoke He was a longtime respected member of the community known as Uncle John Pauley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkeville
J. A. Pauley
Mr. Pauley
Anela Joho
Thin Pinca
Mr. Pawley
Walnut Grove
West Virginia
Missy Tenor Cari
Ife
Christian Church
W. M. Hallett
John" Pauley
Two Women Escape Pelvic Catarrh With Peru Na
Mrs. Betta Bradford and Mable Bradford of Burlington Vermont praise Peruna for relieving back pain and periodical distress after a cold. The letter quotes Dr Hartman and claims Peruna cures catarrh affecting pelvic organs, promising free advice if results are not prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Wrs
Betta Bradford
Church Street
Burlington, Vt
Whittier Oratorio Society
Mable Bradford
Hartman
Pratonnl
Esme Atery
Needs for Assembly in Waterloo A Citywide Appeal
The Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute urges residents to back a permanent summer conference for young women. Miss Ruth Paxson cites 405 attendees last year and hopes for 500 to 600 later. To secure Aug 8 13, improvements and funds are requested via stock subscriptions and pledges, with Charles H. Secombe as financial secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Comi World
Ruth Paxson
Chicago
Tly
Waterlon Chautauqua and Bible Institute
Lara
Chautauqua
Parta
Waterloo Ghautauqua and
Dibla Institute
Gann
Clty
Atock
Waterloo Cuautangua and Bible Institute
American Committee
Iswe
Waterles
Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute
Bible Institute
Hoppg
Wilde
Charles EH
Seccombe
Tfinancia
Cedar Rapids Election Landslide For Republican Nominees
In Cedar Rapids Mareth A H Connor won the mayoral race and the Republican ticket secured broad majorities, sweeping all wards except one. Democrats had anticipated Connor’s win, but Republicans won by large margins across wards, marking a decisive landslide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Mareth
A. H. Connor
Payor
D. Huston
Reputicans
Connor
New Plano for Opera House Purchases Kimball Piano
Manager Brown buys a new Kimball piano for the opera house at a cost of 460 from L A Parsons Music house. It will be installed for Wednesday night's performance replacing a Kimball that served sixteen years. Charles Proctor, formerly of Sidney, died after a fall from a tearfall in Kansas City, suffering a broken back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Opera House
Kimball
L. A. Parsons Music House
Charles Proctor
Kansas City
Sidney
Bad Case of Blood Poison In Eagle Township
William Struble of Eagle township was hospitalized Monday with blood poisoning. After a prior operation believed successful, symptoms appeared this week with facial swelling from the nose to the cheek bone and a pus outlet near the cheek. The condition is deemed very serious by the attending physician. Mr and Mrs Silas Northey and daughter Winnie left Monday for Flat Springs Arkansas to stay several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Struble
Eagle Township
Siltjys Northey
Winnieé
Flat Springs
Arkansas
People's Mutual Building and Loan Yearly Meeting Held
The annual meeting of People's Mutual Building and Loan Association was held Monday evening. Officers were elected for the year including President J. E Sedgewick and Vice President George P. Beck. Retiring directors were replaced, and the audit and secretarial reports noted. The association reported a total of 650 shares maturing, with 146 borrowed and 418 free, resulting in $14,405 in mortgages canceled and $41,000.20 paid toward matured stock. The quarterly gains were 0.178, 0.075, 0.076, and 0.795, averaging 0.178 compounded every three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Mutual Building Fod Lono Association
Gmeers
George Beck, Sr
A. Ty, Stolt
W. B. Johnson
J. K. Joder
Geo
G. Snowden
Chas. Demmel
A. J. Cole
Waterloo
Meaick
W. CG
Logan
Diractere
J .E Sedgewick
George P. Beck
Old Andlins
J. N. Lugarra
C. O. Wood
Mauees
A. B. Covert
Acrieg
Molten iron splashes injure worker at Hedforg foundry
Camp Near Losing an Eye reports a worker at Hedforg Broad and Uilehins foundry in Wastfield suffered severe eye injury after molten iron splashed into his eye. A physician treated him and warned of lasting disfigurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whlant Paul
Hedforg Broad & Uilehins
Wastfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maceaghron
Bremer
Inge Business
NEW Produce House
Ministerial Union
Father Hallowell
Ames Dewar
Mirs
Blackhawk
Effie K. M. Jones
Hallowell Oberquies
Waterlon
Jegup
Nosr Laporte
John Pauley
Mra
Tixzle Redding
Clifton Pleo
Conta
Liazle Redding
de. Heriman
Perune
Pertna
Cage
Hartman Santterium
Columbus
Bradford
Shautauqua
Garry
People’s Mutual Building and Loan
W. Metz
Hiebar- Metz
Bagh Mowrth Street
Hisber
Alles Agunfrus Jones
Cedar Reptta
Havana
Jones
High Water Marte
Taynu Teche
F. Tiguskar
Iowa City
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