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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1915
Page
3
A Charleston tale recounts Miss Deary Randolph arranging a duel between suitors Robert Fitz-Hugh and Percy Bryce. To avert the fight she feigns interest, crafts a public scene, and finally leaves with Fitz-Hugh, ending the dispute and prompting readers to check the papers for further notices.
Local notes report births at 20 Campbell Avenue and 19 Fowler Street, a license issued for Lyman Shugart and Mary Orr, and several visitors and residents traveling. Rotary luncheon at Russell-Lamson hotel, birthdays, and engagements noted along with forthcoming lectures at Walnut Street Baptist Church and Macyville memorial address. Various residents travel to California and Missouri with social and civic events shaping Waterloo activities.
Fragmentary climate data lists temperatures and times across the day with figures like midnight 2 and 65 and 6 am readings. The legible parts mention a range of values and dates from 1911 to 1972, indicating a compiled record rather than a readable forecast.
Waterloo bowling team finished ninth at the Des Moines city tournament held in Des Moines. The Alexandria team from Des Moines won with 2,741 pins, followed by StramStaff in second. the money was split among seven teams. Waterlooi finished with 2,697.
WG O F 465 will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 in the KH of G hall. District deputy Mrs Mary Cane of Wankon will attend. Refreshments by a committee after the meeting. Royal Neighbors plan a reciter meeting Wednesday evening in AG UL W hall. Ladies asked to bring sand wiches and another item. March and April birthdays urged to attend as guests of honor.
The Lyric moving picture theatre on Fourth Street has its equipment sold. Dr. E T Jaynes plans to use the machine and furniture to establish a new theatre at New Tartford. Workmen remove fixtures as the Wa jfrrion public participates in the sale.
Chicago April 26 The heat wave across the eastern half of the United States is unprecedented for this season, the local weather bureau reports. Temperatures yesterday ranged to 90 in Columbus and 83 in Chicago, with Milwaukee and Montgomery at 64 degrees.
John Bunny, famed moving picture comedian, dies at his Brooklyn home after a three week illness from complications of diseases. The death marks the loss of a popular silent film star who brought laughter to audiences nationwide.
The boys' department of the M M A invites employed boys and newsboys to a talk by G W Miller of Miller Hoy Construction Company at 7720 o'clock tomorrow. After the address, boys may enjoy a gym frolic and pool swim. Lectures will be held every Tuesday evening with entertaining stunts anticipated.
Mrs. Elmira J. Bogardus of Waterloo filed suit in Marshalltown for 2000 damages claiming injuries from a February 7 sidewalk fall that broke one arm and dislocated the other while visiting her son. The report also lists Iowa patents granted the week ending April 20, 1915 to various individuals in Des Moines, Waterloo, Newton, and other towns.
Edith Serkin, a star witness against Charles E. Sebastian, suspended Los Angeles police chief, and Mrs. Lillie Pratt testified that she often rode in a big red car with a gang. The defense noted Serkin had over 100 changes from direct testimony and questioned the reliability of her statements amid allegations the defendants contributed to her dependency.
Howard Schuitz, formerly with Altstadt Langlas Baking, seeks 2500 dollars for a finger loss alleged to be due to company negligence while cleaning dough machinery. Thomas Duffy pursues 85 dollars for three head of cable killed by a Chicago Great Western train last August.
Plans evolved at the naval war college and approved by the department, detailing fleet deployments from Tangier Sound to New York, Narragansett Bay, and Hampton Roads. The memo highlights shipbuilding, submarines, a 14 inch gun, and aviation development funded to advance naval strength.
The German auxiliary Kronprinn Wilhelm, docked in Newport News after a commerce raiding cruise, was towed to a coal pier to take aboard 3,500 to 4,000 tons of bunker coal. The operation will require today and much of tomorrow.
Miss Myers county superintendent attended a Friday program in Orange township where two rural schools combined for an afternoon contest. A spelling match near completion ended with cheers and a campfire luncheon. That evening she joined Castle Hill activities featuring W C T U prize essays on narcotics effects.Awards of two dollars went to top essays on tobacco and alcohol. A temperance song quartet performed as lectures followed.
Two divorce suits filed. Carrie Smith against Norman Smith cites cruel treatment seeking custody of their 7 year old daughter, temporary alimony of 100, weekly 5, and permanent alimony with household goods. Andrew Sotten sues Eva L. Cotten. case later withdrawn. Foreclosures pursued by Waterloo Loan and Trust Co. Henry Helser and others $1,006.10. John A. Koch and others $500. Dodson sues city for 2500 over February fall on Prospect Avenue. claims leg fracture and permanent injuries.
Chinese residents in Honolulu at a mass meeting decided to cable President Wilson in Washington and the British foreign office in London asking aid to resist Japan. The aim is to avert war with China while preserving national honor.
George H. Osborne of Denver pleaded not guilty in U S district court to a charge of using the mails to defraud. He is among indicted men including William Farson of Chicago and John Farson of New York in a case involving marketing securities for a western irrigation project.
The body of John Westmark a 50 year old teamster who disappeared April 17 after an altercation with friends was recovered today in the Mississippi river. It is presumed he died by his own hand. He separated from his wife and two children some time ago.
The Knoxville city page reports Floyd Fergus, a 20 year old Bussey youth, reappearing in town on April 26 recalling his earlier departure and current status. He is associated with Bussey, and local authorities note the event as a notable youth return in the community.
The Glenny farm in Grundy County totaling 312 acres was sold Saturday to banker J. M. Grew of Reinbeck for 200 dollars per acre, totaling 62400 dollars. The property was owned by A. E. and T. Y. Glenny of Waterloo. Lawrence Beener suffered head injuries after a fall from a street car on Independence Avenue. a nearby physician treated his wounds.
Davenport April 26 A 72 year old Civil War veteran John Weatherby swam a quarter mile with a wooden log to rescue his son Elmer and companion Joe Swan from the Mississippi river. He perished alongside them as he reached for his son. The boys fell overboard while changing coats in a boat.
A man who vanished from his Waterloo area home three years ago on April 16 unexpectedly returned Friday. His parents, who had spent a fortune seeking him, had mourned him as dead. In 1913 pictures and details of the disappearance ran in more than 200 Iowa Missouri Nebraska and South Dakota papers. He is the son of Mr and Mrs T B Fergus who live on a nearby farm. The Evening Courier is read to nearly every Waterloo home.
An old newspaper Classified page lists services for paint and tinting with contact at 219 Fowler St and a lost gold chain and locket with a baby’s picture found and shared via Mrs J A Gary. Rentals include a modern furnished house on the east side and sales ads for Saxon cars and two houses for sale at Lafayette and Ankney streets.
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