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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
7
Policy holder Jacob Welter faced a dispute over a $1000 beneficiary policy. A proposed settlement would pay $3600 by March 24, 1908, with a judgment for $896 if not honored. The case involved probate actions for Jerus Scraggy and estate details for Scroggy heirs, with additional real estate transfers and a church Sunday school meeting.
A pond on defendant’s land, about twenty feet in diameter, allegedly changed water flow via a drainage ditch onto plaintiffs’ property. Thomas and Mary McMahon claim ownership of half of section 1 in Boreley township while Cunningham holds the southeast quarter. Plaintiffs seek a temporary injunction to stop the drain and $108 in damages with a request to make the injunction permanent after court hearing.
Record of Monday filings shows Amos P. Colburn selling the west half of section 23 Lincoln township for 33600 dollars, comprising 320 acres, to Michael J. Davis. Michael J. Davin then sold ISG acres in the same section to Willis V. Gaston, reflecting strong demand and high prices for county soil.
Waterloo city council approved bonds with Bartlett & Kling for two concrete bridges over Witden creek and the Cedar river and awarded cement sidewalks along various streets to J G C Slippy at 40 cents per square foot, the lowest rate yet. Arc lamps ordered at Almond Fourth Pine Fourth, and Fourth streets. Sewers to be built to join the Wilson system in East Waterloo, Highland adds slated for next meeting. Two weeks hence council plans final regular session of this term.
Guy A. Feely announces candidacy for reelection as Republican representative from Blackhawk county. Nominating papers are being signed widely by supporters. Feely has served one term in the legislature and sat on key committees with honorable service.
Monday afternoon George Thomas shipped eleven trotting and pacing horses to Terra Haute Indiana for training in preparation for the coming racing season. He regrets the distance but prefers proper handling and development. A telegram at noon confirmed their safe arrival.
Declamatory contests scheduled for Cedar Falls Hudson and Laporte City were postponed for three dates due to storms. County preliminary events are also delayed and a new schedule will be issued in tomorrow’s papers.
The Ney-Schneider Elevator Co. sold its line to Independent Elevator Co. In Thornto appt, a wedding followed as Mr Drear married Florence Cowle. The event drew relatives from Des Moines Ames Princeton and Slater. Prof Charles Roadman and Harry Moore featured in local school news with plans for county superintendent. A death in Colorado touched the town, Ole Nelson, with services in Fredsville. Brandon notes include moves, farm changes, and local visits during early March 1908.
A Bennington column reports Henry Byvank purchased a piano for his daughter Amanda, while Henry Happel plans work on a Benton County farm. Julius Mixdorf joins a Waterloo canning factory. Herman Trebon buys a 220 acre farm northeast of the Lutheran church and may join St John’s. Mrs Wagelbert Fuchshaa moves to Waterloo. George Ackerman rents a farm near Dewar. Measles spread nationwide, mild in form. Howard Bellquast among patients. John Condon suffers inflammatory rheumatism. L Friediey moves to Engelbert Fuchs farm. Rev Lorch and Rev Bredow attend. Rev Eckhoff and Mason City call. pastor to leave next week. Four year old John Bittner’s son injures forehead. Dr Mennett treats. Corner farm near Gray sells at auction for 81 dollars per acre.
Court clerk faces garnishment as relatives clash over a $500 bond for William Goodfellow. A relative posted cash from a ball sale, while another claims the funds, prompting garnishment action. Judge rules money tied to state receipt and directs payout to the rightful bondholder if the other party remains ready to post a proper $56 bond. Also, Tharp v. Hennessy Central railway tied to locomotive pay and dismissed with costs.
Lorita Nato aged 9 months died after being bitten by a rat at her home 162 Customs Horse court. Parents Carl Nato and others described a rat scurrying over the sleeping child and the poisoning that followed. The incident prompted a doomed warning from neighbors. A stray sentence mentions ammunition shipped to the University of Iowa regiment for practice marches.
Preliminary work on the Fifth street bridge contract by Bartlett and Kling began today with Superintendent Sulth overseeing. A portion of the south side is blocked, big concrete mixer at the site, and wages around 1 760 per day. Bryant Company plans to start paying contract work between April 1 and 10, weather permitting. Old asphalt plant being overhauled to push work once frost danger ends. Sewer projects will follow, three blocks of the Whison system remain, providing jobs for locals and attracting workers from other cities. Five hundred new homes planned for summer amid a housing shortage in Waterloo in 1908.
Voters in East Waterloo cast 167 ballots as Lara Alford contested E B Peak for school director amid a heated afternoon campaign. A $20,000 bond issue for a manual training addition to the high school carried 410 to 162.
In Pleasant Valley seven miles west of Nashua, John Belkert died suddenly after childbirth and illness. A baby boy died the night before, leaving three young daughters and a grieving husband. The 30 year old mother was mourned by many. funeral set for Tuesday at the home.
A blaze destroyed the residence of Mr and Mrs A G Smith, causing total losses estimated at about 1800 dollars. Fire destroyed furniture, clothing and personal effects while the home suffered severe damage. Investigation into the cause is ongoing.
Fire at 302 Washington Street caused major roof damage and water lot for Mrs Olmstead and occupants. Losses estimated across furniture and belongings. insurance questioned, most damage due to water. Fire started from a defective flue. firemen tore up roof to reach the blaze and stopped spread within forty minutes.
Misa Ziiphn Quattey, a 26 year old Cedar Falls student, died of appendicitis after a late school day. She intended to spend vacation with family near Villeca. Her funeral plans were set as relatives arrived. Arthur Watson of Des Moines won the brick and cut stone bid for the Cedar Tully National bank building at about 4125 dollars. Building costs estimated 26000 to 30000 dollars. Cedar Falls directors CG J Wild and H M Wilson were elected with 138 votes. Theatre plans in Cedar Falls include Miss Nielsen in Danish shows and David Bat Qeco’s The Heart of Maryland for next week.
State commission nearly decides to schedule a track connection between the Great Western and Rock Teland at Somers. Secret wedding report: Clarence Smith, prominent contractor, wed Mice Charlotte Amrina of Down City last fall, kept quiet from family.
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