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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
7
The jury found for Joseph G. Obenchain against Harris & Cole Bros, awarding 2600 for the maimed left hand suffered when a lumber strip snapped and struck his fingers at work in 1908. Trials before Judges Ranster occupied two days, with post verdict motions planned.
George Crownover assistant master mechanic of the Burnside shops is promoted to shop Superintendent of the Illinois Central in Chicago. The transfer of master mechanics is halted by T F Barton remaining as master mechanic at Burnside and moving to Hoboken New Jersey. Crownover previously served as general foreman at the Central shops here. Edward Burke left for Osage Iowa to visit relatives after an injury at the Jawan Dairy factory weeks earlier.
Special from New Hampton Oct 10 Willam Ti Lambkin 23 died instantly after touching a live wire while working in Austin Minn He had spent most of his life in New Hampton and recently went to Austin for work His body will be brought home for a Sunday funeral burial in Lucher He is survived by his mother a sister Clara and a brother George from Aitcheli S D
Citizens Gas and Electric Co proposes to manufacture gas from water and other substances if approved by voters in a November 3 general election. They pledge a price of $1.00 per thousand cubic feet starting January 1, 1910, with potential future reductions if costs allow. The plan seeks to remove coal gas restrictions, and a franchise amendment will be submitted for public vote in the near term.
The article discusses choosing a favored chicken breed, favoring American varieties like Rhode Island Red and Plymouth Rock, and stresses that a healthy hen lays well with proper housing, light, regular feeding, dust baths, grit, and clean water. It also notes ventilation, dampness control, and seasonal feeding tips, plus a brief update on local office changes and church heating and ventilation system details.
The magnificent new 50 000 Walnut Street Baptist church was dedicated Sunday October 11 with a week of dedicatory services and banquets. The brick edifice features stained glass, a sixty foot tower, three directional pews seating about 1400, an expansive gallery, a central pulpit, and a large dining room in the basement with a well equipped kitchen and gas stoves.
The Sunday program outlines morning and evening services including orchestral preludes and sermons by Rev. Wilson Mills and John A. Earl. It notes the dedication of the new church building with presentations, officers, committees, and a public reception set for October 12. Included are lists of church officers, Sunday school staff, and building committee members.
Reports from colleges and churches show growth at the Upper Iowa conference with ministers G B Baker L Fellows H G Gur yer L F Hovermule H J McS8rida Paul PrPense and J4 Young admitted to full membership. Delmar Smith Carlton and L G Clark nominated for next conference site Mason City won. Dr M B C Mason to speak and a Woman's Home Missionary anniversary planned. Ralph Strunk amputated finger at Iowa Dairy Factory.
A courtesy banquet is scheduled Tuesday Oct 13 at 6 30 PM in the church diving room. Attendees include Sunday school superintendents, representatives from city groups, and D seven organizations. Program features include toasts by Ben F Swisher Clinton P Shockley A T Montgomery and others. A reception to choir and orchestra follows on Wednesday Oct 14 and a builders banquet is set for Friday Oct 16 with toasts and dedications of Sunday school rooms on Sunday Oct 13 at 10 20 AM with an orchestra Prelude.
Waterloos residents joined a 49 person party to Chamberlain for land registration with the Killarney train service crowded by the rush. Real estate men aim to sell nearby land while delays and scarce coaches test travelers patience. Options include early morning departures, hotel reservations, and official stamping of applications at minimal cost. Also notes a visit to the Indian school near Chamberlain, detailing schooling and tribal outreach for Winnebago, Chippewa, Omaha, and Sioux children, and mentions J. T. Tote's upcoming recognition event next week.
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