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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1906
Page
3
Butler county residents will vote next Monday on adopting new prescribed school textbooks. Agents of a publishing company pressured districts to replace existing histories, stirring local tensions and accusations. Ballots will be sealed and sent to the county auditor, with results to be announced within a week.
Mrs David B Henderson widow of the late speaker plans a modest home on Hill Street Dubuque and will make the city her permanent home with daughter Miss Belle. She will spend the rest of her life among friends in Dubuque following the death of her husband Myron Henderson.
S P Hall and W H Notdort from Trina visit Tripoli to review electric plant workings and machinery. Hall, postmaster for sixteen years, favored to remain, as town plans to install new dynamos with cannery factory machinery to supply electric energy and end long darkness.
Special telegram from Nashua reports Harvey H Hopkins death in Colorado Springs after a long Nashua career as a hardware merchant and pioneer postmaster in 1851. Survived by a wife and three sons, his remains to arrive Sunday for burial.
A surprise wedding united Milton HN and Miss Verma May Dorris in Cedar Falls at the bride's mother's home on Thursday evening. Rev Mable of the Baptist church officiated. The groom is a prominent local real estate dealer. The couple will reside in a furnished home provided by the groom in this city.
Elwer E. Bartlett of Cedar Falls has bought an interest in the Franklin Grocery at Logan Avenue and Franklin Street and will partner with J. D. Williams. Bartlett, longtime State Bank of Cedar Falls official, brings reliable business judgment to the store. The venture aims to expand trade and improve management while offering a full stock of staple and fancy groceries to the northern county.
County Superintendent Chas Eliott returned from Flachford after attending graduates from three Union township districts. Ten eighth grade diplomas were awarded at Finchford M. E. church, with programs praised for literary quality. Supt. Elliott and Prof. D. M. Kelly gave short addresses, lauding the district’s efficiency and community support.
Clerk Lewis Lichty, 1870 Water loo town clerk, recalls Barclay Street as a vacated concession for Nichols Central shops and Cedar Falls as a better business home. He notes few homes along the right of way and that street crossing was not allowed. The Waltersch Harvey infant died shortly after birth. burial at Elmwood. H W Martin of Maxwell and his brother P J Martin were in the city for a vehicle inquiry.
Waterloo Woodmen of the World members and citizens gathered in Woodmen hall to push Waterloo as the next order headquarters. Committees were formed with Hon. P. J. Martin chairing a citizens group to coordinate with the lodge and negotiate with Omaha officials. The effort hinges on banking, rail access, and city facilities to support a six to eight story building and the 700 workers who would accompany the headquarters.
The Iowa Supreme Court on Wednesday issued an opinion in H. M. Reed vs. M. Gasser affirming Judge F. G. Platt’s holding. The action seeks confirmation of a twelve foot right of way as an appurtenance to an adjoining lot and a permanent injunction preventing obstruction. Attorneys for appellant Bezold and Courtright and Arbuckle. for appellee Edwards and Longiey.
Waterloo friends learn Harry Bernhardt formerly of Johnson Electric theatre is now stage manager at Industrial Theatre Moline managed by H A Sodini He will also run one of two parks this summer Bernhardt and Waterloo partner Mr Bussler toured briefly after leaving Waterloo before Bernhardt’s Moline job The Harrilton county Corn Belt Meat Producers association meets in Webster City next Wednesday with Des Moines broker Henry Wallace addressing the gathering Local speakers will also participate.
In Henderson, Des Moines, March 9 the Iowa senate began discussion of an anti pass bill as lawmakers debate railroads and free transportation, with Senator Hughes leading and amendments proposed by Gilliland, Turner and Dowell. Later, memorial services honored Col. Henderson, with tributes from Gov. and lawmakers and resolutions praising his Civil War jury service, leadership, and public career.
News notes report Mr and Mrs Wm Spicel of Rock Lake North Dakota visiting Waterloo at the home of her brother G M Berkley as Mrs Spidel's health falters. Also covered are land purchase for a stock farm, a divorce with alimony, visitors from Laporte, and amended articles for Smith Lichty Hillman Company in Waterloo.
A Waterloo opinion piece argues against municipal ownership of utilities citing Cedar Rapids Waterloo bond costs and failed city finances. The author claims private ownership raises taxes, questions motives of local politicians, and urges residents to reject Sullivan Marsh and Times Tribune influence while urging no new water plant levies.
William Kurth, a gang foreman in the Illinois Central shops, announced as a candidate for alderman from the third ward. He served in the council last year and seeks reelection, with a record of conscientious service at Illinois Central. Conductor Ernest May, injured after being thrown from a box car near Manchester, is recovering at home in Waterloo. Vernon township trustees seek bids for coach superintendent for all or part of Mt. Vernon township lawnship. bids due March 18 at 12:00 a.m. with right to reject any.
Mrs Ray Ickes widow of the late Conductor Flay Ickes, killed in the Illinois Central yards at Manchester, travels to Dubuque to join her father John O Rourke. She has lived in Waterjossinge for years and pursued local Illinois Central employment. Friends regret her departure.
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