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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1907
Page
6
The conference year demonstrates material and spiritual gains for Methodism, highlighting progress in organizational strength, outreach, and religious education amid ongoing expansion and renewal within the denomination.
The Webster City Stucco and Retarder factory burned to the ground this morning in dry rooms. Loss is $25,000 with $1,000 insured. Manager Parkhurst says the cement factory will be rebuilt. The rest of the item covers a Methodist conference report from Cedar Falls district, church growth, finances, and local society notes with several name and place references.
Vinton Iowa October 4 Special Levi Latham county coroner received word from Kuptone in the southwest part of the county that Mars Hauuen of Big Grove township hanged herself from a rafter in a corn crib on their farm. Neither the deceased nor the family is known here and details are unobtainable. This is the third or fourth self inflicted death in the same community in the past year.
Fort Dodge awaits the first run of the Southern interurban tonight with the initial trip at noon Saturday. Mayor Duncombe and the city council will participate, led by General Manager Blake, as Fort Dodge and Des Moines interests prepare decorations and music by the Fifty-sixth Regiment band.
Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons will hold its state meeting in Waterloo October 1 to 5, 1908. Over 950 delegates from Fort Dodge to attend with Royal and Select Masons, including a school of instruction and automobile excursions, while Waterloo extends a hearty welcome.
Mount Pleasant Iowa October 4 Honors were paid today to W Burton of this city on the occasion of his sixtieth anniversary as a member of the order of Odd Fellows. Mr Burton now in his eight eight year is Iowa's oldest Past Grand Master F C C F Initiated in Huntsville Missouri October 4 1847 he later moved to Iowa in 1804 and was elected grand master in 1863 He remains active in lodge work and is regarded as the grand old man of Iowa Odd Fellowship.
Independence October 4 Special: A local jewelry store was burglarized Thursday night and thieves carried off a substantial stash including watches chains brooches and silverware. The robbers left no trail and nearby cities have been alerted to watch for suspects attempting to sell jewelry cheaply.
Eleven prisoners faced arraignments before Judge Charles Fe Raueler. Most pleaded not guilty or waived formal arraignments while some defendants bonded out or awaited trial. Peterson may seek clemency due to age as part of charges including assault with intent to murder and robbery.
Chapman and Schifferdaker won the foundation contract for the Dunkelberg block at West Fifth and Jefferson. The concrete foundation 8 1/2 feet high will support a three story fireproof building with eight apartments above two ground floor retail spaces facing West Fifth. Exterior will feature reinforced concrete walls with pressed brick, and a rented adjacent basement. Architect J G Ralston is preparing plans with construction starting immediately for a spring completion.
John Monahan and Laws Stunhagen were arraigned before Justice Kuhns on larceny charges. The state alleges they hired a horse and buggy from Brady and Long Ivorymen, drove in the city starting about 1:00 pm, did not return by 6:00 pm, were located via telephonic info in Dysart, Ward apprehended them, Stunhagen led the rig when captured, two young women accompanied him.
A $4,200 settlement was approved for the death of Joshua A. Newell, a Rock Island passenger killed in a Norris Siding wreck on September 6. Judge Ransler permitted acceptance of a claim offered by the railroad’s claim agent. Mrs. Sarah E. Newell was appointed administratrix. The case cites a state death limit of $5,000. The report also notes Ada Ackerman’s default divorce from Albert J. Ackerman and unrelated note collection action by Willam Reed against O H Simmerling. Hearty Glas named administrator for Lucing Glas with $2,000 bond. A B Lovejoy named administrator for Geo A Duke with $200 bond.
New details from Caitawka II on October 4 cast doubt on a mother's account of four year old Lestie Hathaway's death. Authorities now favor an accidental death and question theft and neglect claims. Coroner's inquest revealed alleged longer agony and absence of medical care due to fear of detection. Local unrest subsided as facts emerged. Hawkeye Camp Woodmen of the World plans a social at their hall on October 31 to welcome new members.
Supt Eliott plans two county districts to attract attendance at the October 12 fair. Vehicles will carry banners showing district allegiance as judges count patronage. Flags awarded by a committee will be placed at the central school building of the winning district. Categories include School Work Domestic Science Farm Products and Collections. A picnic at Chautauqua Park follows with modest admission and free for scholars and young children.
William Doud of Castlewood frightened women and children, insulted locals, and fled from officers on Tuesday night. He pleaded guilty after a day in jail, receiving a $15 fine and seven days additional punishment on bread and water. He was later placed in the dungeon with chains.
Two teenage servant girls Stelle Bonash and Rose Miller aged 17 and 18 lived as tramps near Flushing Long Island for two months stealing milk bread meat and clothes while loitering by day. Detectives surprised them at a gypsy camp as they squatted by a fire. One girl was caught. the other escaped briefly before arraignment on Oct 8 before a police magistrate.
An explosion of gas in the Pratt City mine of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co. trapped four miners under a collapsed roof. Nine are believed dead, with several injured pulled to safety. Mrs W D Fitzgerald, visiting Creston, has returned home. The report mentions other local families and a Sunday visit by Roh Witle son of Mr and Mrs Hore.
Ames College agricultural supervisor FP Holden urges October seed corn selection and testing to prevent moisture damage from late autumn freezes. He argues 12 to 15 ears tested per stalk can plant an acre, promising higher yields and savings for Iowa farms across about 209000 holdings.
At Charlestown navy yard Governor Proctor presided over ceremonies presenting a 14 piece silver service to the battleship Vermont. Captain William P. Potter accepted for the ship as Vermont Daughters of the Revolution donated a flag and the W C T U distributed comfort bags to crew members. The set cost about 3600 dollars.
National president H. 8. Perham arrived in Denver to take charge of the grievance against the Denver and Rio Grande. Restatement of HR. F. Skiefe charged for refused testing of Western Union wires at Grand Junction. railroad officials deny the demand.
A large turnout of Confederate veterans from across Arkansas gathered in Hot Springs for the Arkansas division annual encampment. Former Senator James H. Berry presided over the session focusing on electing officers for the coming year. Vanderveer of Tilmus ta was in Waterloo on business, having recently bought the W. Mf. Sweltzer farm south of Hudson.
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