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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
8
Mrs Boners McKnight, an aged recluse buried in a miserable hut on South West Street last Saturday, was found to possess substantial wealth after an investigation. Relatives questioned the hoard rumor, while sisters of Mercy witnessed the hidden treasure during the inquiry at Savings Marshalltown on May 1 special.
Nashua May 7 Special Dick Rivele formerly lived off far beer Nashua for four years had been living at Charles City arrested this morning on charges of beating his wife and two year old child Saturday night Steele intoxicated returned home beat wife and child unmercifully Sunday Mrs Steele obtained a warrant for arrest Officers searched areas and found his hat and coat by the river bank suggesting possible suicide but learned of his arrest upon returning to town He faces possible three year confinement in the home for inebriates The story recalls prior brutality when in Nashua he abused his wife who later survived hospital care and subsequent neglect Notes describe the elderly woman’s hospital stay and charity care by sisters nurses and doctors.
The piece recounts West Waterloo church plans with a $20,000 budget for a new edifice to replace the smaller Grant Avenue building. It notes a 160-member Christian church, board committees, and architecture sketches to be reviewed soon plus a plan to erect the church this year near the Carnegie library and Con gregational church.
The widow Mrs Watson and Judge Smythe will lead the body of Rev Dr Watson from Mount Pleasant tomorrow by way of New York to Liverpool where he had long served since 186. Telegrams and cables of condolence poured in from across the country and England this evening. No local service is planned though a public memorial service may be held later.
Humboldt May 7. A grand jury indicts fifteen people in a case about liquor consumption. EB. R. Queary notes seventy barrels of whisky since January 1906, totaling 29 120 pints. The town of 400 inhabitants reportedly drank 16 000 drinks costing about 15 dollars each, with Queary fined 450 dollars plus costs.
Edward Lewis pleads not guilty to the murder of Louis Up Wood in Des Moines. The defense argues insanity due to excessive smoking of cigarets as the case moves to arraignment and trial.
A gasoline tank on a launch owned by J L Bedgwick exploded after ignition near a riverbank, engulfing the craft in flames. Six aboard escaped, though Mrs Emma Bussler sustained serious burns while others fled into the water. Helpers brought the injured to shore, where fire was checked. The craft suffered heavy damage but repairable, and warnings about fishing regulations appeared in the text.
ISOON May go fishing in Iowa as the law opens May 13 following amendments. Violators face heavy penalties while Nimrods seek prime spots after midnight May 14 when the season starts. Hardware dealers report sporting goods sales rising as fishing parties form. The notice urges familiarity with stringent hunting and fishing rules and cites Section 2640, supplement of 1902 as amended.
Illinois Central and W B Scofle & Co start construction of a water treating station at Waterloo freight yards to render water free from lime and other corrosives. Three deep wells, steam pump, and modern equipment will produce near perfect water for engines and machinery, with a second plant planned for Manchester after about two months.
In a Monday session, May 6 1907, the federal court discharged several debtors who met bankruptcy requirements. Discharges covered Eastern Cedar Rapids and Western divisions with names including Christen son Jacksonville township Plong Farley and others. The court also approved referee records in twenty four additional cases finalizing estate dispositions. Some people move to save rent and others to get improvements.
Two Waterloo men married Cedar Falls women after an excursion to St Paul. Early reports, including a denied marriage of Iva Cheney and J Glenn Fry, were confirmed as Fry and Harley Huseman wed Miss Iva Cheney and Missy Pearl Thomas. All four couples returned to Waterloo as husband and wife and plan to remain there.
The Suance committee reports good success in raising funds for the Walnut Biregi Baptist church. Subscriptions pledged exceed ten thousand dollars with over thirteen thousand needed from philanthropists. A meeting is planned at Dr. T. A. McManus's home tomorrow where an architect from Minneapolis will review sketches and discuss plans for a fall start and early winter dedication.
Arthur C. Beranu long time private secretary to Master Mechanic R. W. Bell at Janets Central shops, was rushed to Finley hospital in Dubuque for an operation on an abscess in his neck. He had earlier illness at his parents West Union home, recovered, then returned to Waterloo. His second illness required surgery, with reports stating he stood the operation well and shows hope for a speedy recovery. F. B. Cowles and family moved to Waterloo from Salina, Kansas, to settle here, as his brother F. M. Cowles of the First National Bank had been seeking a location for their family.
Chautauqua management secures Maxim De Grosz for a single night oratorio featuring Griegg's Age Death with a 24 musician orchestra and Waterloo cast of 200, supervised by Prof De Grosz. Rehearsals begin as Normandy production ends. plan aims to draw top local talent for a landmark musical program.
Mrs Eastman mother of Dr F C Bastman of the normal faculty was found dead in bed Tuesday noon from gas poisoning. She lit a small heating stove earlier and waited for warming. She rose to light the jet this morning but gas did not ignite and she retired thinking all was well. Dr Eastman will take the body to Ohio for burial.
Waterloo Y M C A boys pledged 200 to back a state wide drive to place a statewide agent in youth work. East and west side captains Vere Lichty and John Gabriel will lead fundraising to raise 100 each side, with committees adding another 100 dollars. Des Moines and New York officials praised local efforts.
Fire alarm at box 16 near Commercial and Went Fourth streets spared a blaze as water was not turned on. Ira Blough of the Iowa State Bank cleaned papers in a furnace prompting the alarm. Proponents of Company B armory propose a rental scheme totaling about 800 to 1000 annually and two small rooms for offices. C H Rodenbach named trustee for Greenwood Cemetery at Cedar Falls to receive donations for improvements.
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