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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1913

Page

4

Stray Bullet of Fracas Kills Man In Chicago

In Chicago on April og a man named Anthony Marasco aged 25 was struck and killed after attacking Anna Forte 16 over her refusal to marry him. Pasquale Forte 19 brother of the girl is said to have dealt the fatal blow. Mrs Forte fired at Marasco a shot went through a window hitting Frank Alfona 22 who may die. Authorities detained Mrs Forte Pasquale Forte Anna Forte and Tony Bianco 16 as witnesses and suspects pending further police inquiry.

Chicago Anthony Marasco Anna Forte Pasquale Forte Marasco Pasquale Pasqualina Forte Frank Alfona Alfona Forte Forte Brothers Tony Bianco

Miss Barr to Speak at Waterloo Missionary Meeting

The Interdenominational meeting of missionary societies in Waterloo will be at First M. E. Church tomorrow. Miss Roberta Barr of Pittsburgh will deliver the afternoon address on Mormonism and The Freedman, with Miss Gould directing music and Mrs. Davis leading devotionals.

Missionary Societies Waterloo M. E Blanche Gould Paul Davis Hiney Roberta Barr Pittsburgh

Certificate offer cuts price on Everybody's Cyclopedia

A Waterloo Evening Courier certificate claims a $9.65 savings on Everybody's Cyclopedia, a five volume English cloth set valued at $12, offered for $2.33 with a refund guarantee. Friday and Saturday reissues promote $2.33 price with courier voucher. Mail orders welcomed as stated in the certificate.

Waterloo Evening Courier Everybody's Cyclopedia

Father John's Medicine Promises Health Revival for Children

Do Your Children Need Building Up? Mothers visit Father John's Medicine for a tonic body builder said to restore strength and color. The safe doctor prescribed remedy claims 50 years of success, alcohol free, available by mail order with one dollar for a large bottle.

Father John Carleton, Hovey Company Lowell Mass

Stuart Iowa Road Drag Incentives Draw Farm Traffic

Stuart, April 29. Businessmen offer prizes to farmers who drive into town on a road drag Wednesday April 30. Longest distances win cash prizes. other prizes include free ice cream, mustard, socks, cigars, and merchandise worth five to ten dollars. The goal is to drag every road in every direction into town in one day.

Stuart

Waterloo Plans Opening Day and Kids Day For Baseball Return

Waterloo Baseball Association directors outlined steps to open the season with a dedication of a new ball park. A three member committee will organize events and businesses may close to allow attendance. Kids Day starts Saturdays with free admission for children. Ladies Day remains free on Tuesdays and Fridays except holidays. Booster tickets will be sold to fund park work.

Waterloo Baseball Association Waterloo Charles Jackman Ralph Storm Sam Frank George Pennington Kewanee Pill Chasers Ball Park

Hawthorne Leads Attendance Across East Side Schools

For the month ending April 25 Hawthorne Building posted the highest attendance in the east side with 95.6 percent of 614 enrolled. The Hawthorne high school followed at 96.7 percent from 270 students, while other buildings ranged from 90.69 to 96.12 percent. Best seven rooms saw Hawthorne take six top spots with Fiske claiming the remaining one.

Hawthorne School Pet Algpit Aneewengs Ey Fiske Hawthorne Lafayette McFarlane McKinley Washington

American Peace Congress set for St Louis with discussion topics

St Louis hosts the fourth annual American peace congress from May 1 to 3 with preliminary meetings beginning April 27. Representative Richard Bartholdt of Missouri will preside. Debates will cover state rights and treaties, Japan land exclusion in California, U S relations with Cuba and the Philippines, international law, Franco-German tensions, Turko Balkan war, and Bryan's arbitration plan.

St. Louis Richard Bartholdt Missouri California America Cuba Philippines Germany France Bryan

Checkerboard coat praised for motoring wear style

A green and white checkered coat stands out with green collar and cuffs and matching strap piping. The piece is presented as a smart option for driving, noting its neat natted look and distinctive design.

Elance

Missing warrant finally paid after years in Dry Run fund

A city warrant long missing was recovered during the estate settlement of J. H. Leavitt. The $327 warrant was presented to the treasurer and paid after transference from the general fund to the Dry Run sewer fund at a city council meeting. St Mark's parish adjourned meeting set for Wednesday April 34 at the Irving house.

Dry Run Sewer Fund J. H. Leavitt St. Mark's Parish Irving House

Former Waterloo Woman 5 Dead Mary A. Jones Dies in Faribault

Faribault Minnesota Democrat reports the sudden death of Mrs Mary A Jones wife of Wm E Jones at home in Faribault or Waterloo after a brief illness of apoplexy. She leaves husband four children Cyril E Jones George E Jones Mrs J D Knapp and Mrs H G Lindeman.

Faribault Minn Democrat Mary A. Jones Wm. E. Jones George E. Jones Cyril E. Jones Winton, Minn J. D. Knapp Waterloo

Board of Thanks for Louis Schiel family

The Schiel family thanks relatives neighbors and friends for comfort during their loss and for the flowers and support shown after the death of their child.

Louis Schiel

General Move to Beautify the Rural School Grounds

Black Hawk county teachers and pupils under Miss Margaret Myers lead Arbor Day efforts to beautify schoolyards. Trees and flowers planted across districts No 6 Fox No 9 Mt Vernon No 3 Orange No 4 Fox and others with gardening plots, fences, and shade trees. Mrs C L Dean contributed shrubs and blooms for district 4 East Waterloo.

Black Hawk County Margaret Myers Fox Ruth Heckley C. L. Dean East Waterloo Madeline McKillip Mt. Vernon Imley Orange Henry Immerzeel Mary Nickerson

Diet and Health Hints From a Food Specialist

Dr. Allen presents a series of dietary insights based on expert experience. He cites Dr. Evang on testing personal needs and emphasizes using established knowledge to avoid blind trial and error. The text highlights that individual cases vary but collective wisdom saves time and expense in forming proper diets.

W. A. Evang Thoes

Northrup Installed as Grace Methodist Pastor in Waterloo

Dr A J Northrup arrived with his family and will stay at the Hills until the parsonage is ready. He comes from Trinity Methodist Church in Lincoln Nebraska and will begin with a prayer meeting Thursday and his first sermon the following Sunday.

A. J. Northrup Grace Methodist Church Waterloo Lincoln Neb P. H. Paulson John E. Bates F. J. Elghmey W. R. Jameson Mr. Northrup Northrup

Prevent the Fly From Breeding in Stables and Manure

Instructions urge screen stables, remove manure at least twice weekly, and store it in a closed bin or pit. After cleaning stalls, sprinkle dry plaster or lime in cracks and bin. If manure breeds, spray with kerosene or paraffin and wash in, noting 14 days between adult emergence and egg laying.

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