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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1906
Page
8
Alfred Quaitz, six, living six miles south of Independence, was accidentally shot Friday by his twelve year old brother as he came around a house corner. The six year old received the full charge of a shotgun, faces probable loss of his right arm and possible fatal injuries.
Bearings Vinton March 10 Special Candidates begin to hole up in Benton County for various offices all Republication. H A Seely of Vinton deputy sheriff for four years has a strong record and would likely serve county interests well if elected. James Wilson deputy treasurer for four years is also recognized as capable and trustworthy for the treasurer’s duties.
J G Miller began construction on a row of seven flats on a vacant lot at Jefferson and Tenth streets. The two story white sand lime brick buildings measure 140 by 26 feet and will be fully furnished for residents. Miller aims for occupancy by summer as part of Waterloo’s drive for more affordable housing, with similar projects planned by other capitalists this year.
Thirteen residents from Garrison and nearby countrysides visited the Waterloo Carriage company plant in Waterloo on Friday to purchase carriages and other vehicles. Headed by the local agent, this marks a second large party in as many weeks. The firm, one of the Wests youngest, is seeing rising patronage and has expanded to agents in wholesale centers, shipping carriages to Nebraska and Kansas. A telegram announced the death of Mrs. Eien heth Deiseh near White Lake, North Dakota, born November 24, 1862, and mother of thirteen, with nine children and the husband surviving. Mr Rechtfertig will attend the funeral.
Plans advance to lay five to six miles of new sewerage in East Watertoo, serving Morningside, Inden, Plece, Hishland, Pitcher Hill, Shillam Hill, Calumet, Ticker Bratnaber, Grand View, Cedar River Park and Litchfield. Estimated cost ranges from 3000 to 940,000. The Golinvaux farm near Cedar township was sold to John Knipp for 15,000, with Knipp trading his Mast Eleventh street residence in as part payment. Golinvaux plans to move to the city April first, while Alt Knipp will take the farm tenancy.
Special, Genuine grief comes from Cedar Falls over the death of Edward F Mornin in Los Angeles at 2:20 p.m. He suffered a lung ailment and hemorrhages this spring. He was 28, worked at Mornin & Carney, and is survived by sister Mrs Harry Marrison and brother George Mornin. Funeral plans are not yet announced.
Thelia Grove Pioneer reports WW L Babcock is elected secretary of the Western Mutual Fire Insurance association in Waterloo. He will move to Waterloo to assume charge of the offices. Babcock, long associated with Grain Shippers Mutual Fire Insurance in Ida Grove, is praised as a top insurance man. Ida Grove laments his departure but congratulates Waterloo. Mrs Babcock is highlighted as an accomplished local matron. The Hudson Manual Telephone Co. changes its annual meeting date to the third Monday in January. Also noted are local business movements and investments as Wilam Dew visits from Cranly county seeking new tracts in Canada.
The article recalls Waterloo’s 1870 push to secure Illinois Central railroad yards and shops, detailing a $23,000 payment and 17 acres of land for switch yards, depot, and roundhouse. It notes city leaders, citizen investors, and a long term impact on streets vacated since 1870, plus a public notice to vacate related streets.
Citizens Gas and Electric Co undergoes a name change to the present owners plant while placing a $1,200,000 trust deed with Central Trust Co. for all property and equipment. Waterloo and Cedar Falls Gas and Electric and Chivens entities referenced as part of the reorganizing history. A lengthy 29 page deed and 42 page pamphlet describe property descriptions and improvements plan. Also note T. G. Hopkins ill at home on Local Street with stomach trouble.
A Friday Waterloo caucus picked directors for East Waterloo independent school districts and nominated W. W. Miller for treasurer. With 396 votes cast, it was the district’s heaviest and most spirited caucus in years, featuring surprise Ben Lichty nomination and strong local support for several incumbents. Polls run 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 12 at City Hall Mayor Nector’s office. registration rules apply for unregistered voters.
The Waterloo Water Co. promises to sell its plant to the city at appraised value if the debt limit allows. It pledges new deep wells, a 1,000,000 gallon reservoir, river main, stronger mains, and updated pumping equipment to provide low, stable rates and high quality service. Miss Allie Messer arrives in the city to visit the Slade family on Conger Street.
Cedar Falls residents hosted visitors and celebrated arrivals while social events filled the week. A new baby joined the family of Mrs J N Israel’s sister, and receptions and masquerades entertained guests at several local homes. Business moves included Wolf’s Cedar Falls racket store opening in a Phoenix block space. The Wagner Manufacturing Co announced a new building to expand sled production. A literary contest at the normal auditorium drew eight contestants with John Chemy of Osage winning first place and Margaret Kelly Cedar Falls second amid cheers from peers.
Prof Lettt BS Prowell and his Waterloo class staged a Friday concert in the MLO A auditorium. Pupils aged twelve to eighteen performed, with Horace Knittle Miriam Marsh Wilma Basher and Selah Kerr as special soloists. Kerr and Basher received encores for violin pieces, and Winifred Turt from Waterlon appeared twice, signaling rising musical interest in the region.
Des Moines reports the Senate backed an anti passenger pass measure by a near unanimous vote, with Crayford, AEny tag, and Taylor not answering roll call. The bill, replacing the head of the Australian ballot with a stripped circle, advances toward final passage pending governor's signature.
Primghar dispatch reports George Allman a former Waterloo worker for Singer Sewing Machine pleaded guilty to embezzlement charges in district court. He received eighteen months in the penitentiary at Anamosa after a hearing held on a Friday. The case involved a Shields man and a potential appeal was noted with plans to review in May court sessions.
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