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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1913

Page

6

Iowa National Guardsmen Sail to Camp Hildebrand for Week

Sixty three men from Co B led by Captain Weilein depart Waterloo with a 63 man roster the largest Iowa party to an encampment. Co L posts 66 men while Co A Dubuque 62 and Co M Cedar Falls 45 join 114 guardsmen aboard a special train to Charles City for a ten day camp. Mascots Theodore Sedgwick age 9 and George Johnson age 15 draw attention as families and soldiers bid farewell at the depot. Governor Clarke plans to visit the camp named for the late Capt J H Hildebrand and Major C W Cotton leads accompanying officers.

Iowa National Guards Waterloo Charles Cin Co. A. Dubuque Manchester Co. M. Cedar Falls Theodore Sedgwick J. E. Sedgwick George Johnson Co. B Co. A Dubuque Higbee Co. M Utley Charles City J. H. Hildebrand Clarke

Parker Street Car Service Discontinued Due to Paving

Owing to paving operations along streets traversed by Parker street car line it has been found necessary to discontinue car service on that line, effective Aug. until about Aug. 20. Sullivan Parker cars will not be operated east of city waiting room, W. C. F. N. RY. Co, C. M. Cheney, G. PL & P. A.

Parker Sullivan-Parker C. M. Cheney

Funeral Attended for Ray Peeples in Maxwell Iowa

J H Woods and Mr and Mrs C M Woods returned from Maxwell where they attended the funeral of Ray Peeples their nephew. Peeples a 22 year old Mason and railroad fireman died in Havre Montana after diving seven times while swimming and losing consciousness before death.

JH. Woods C. M. Woods Maxwell Ray Peeples Mr. Peeples Waterloo WBS Woods Bros Havre Mont Peeples Les

Manager Fenberg Arrives in City for Davenport Role

George M Fenberg arrives in Waterton to arrange opening of the Majestic cinema after resigning from his post with Frudefield. He will move to Davenport to oversee Amer Theatre operations for Heiman & Butte. Waterton hosts opening on Sunday August 17 with local licensing notices.

George M. Fenbore Waterton The Majestic

Town talk items from Waterloo area residents

This columns list ongoing local wanderings and notices. It records two weeks vacation plans for J. Reeftfertig and Dharry Stroud, travels to Denver and Chicago, a bicycle collision injuring George Nigging, and various residents visiting relatives or teaching assignments. It notes county jail access restrictions and a fire department call, plus a streetcar collision that damaged a wagon. It closes with divorce actions and custody changes involving Etta Neighbors and Oscar Neighbors.

Waterloo couples announce triple engagements

Three Wa terloo youths announce engagements Friday evening. Lee A Kauffman Harrison L Serteke and Harry W Nankervis of Port Flut ron Mich will wed Miss Page Miss Siberling in late summer dates August 9 25 and September 20. Couples plan Chicago trips lakes and Michigan visits with Cedar Rapids apartments set for Stuck Nankervis and Waterloo home for Kauffman.

Waterloo Lee A. Kauffman Harrison L. Serteke Harry W. Nankervis Port Flutron Mich Stuck Nankervis Michigan Michigan University Mr. Stuck Mr. Kauffman Miss Siberling Chicago Lakes Mr. Nankervis Cedar Rapids Homie

Death Ends Long Illness of Waterloo Man

After a three month illness from an abscess of the brain, Lee Campbell of Waterloo died at Presbyterian hospital aged 68. He was born September 15, 1880, married Anna Rogan in 1912, and leaves a wife, mother, sister, five aunts, two uncles, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held in the lower Jefferson street chapel with burial in Elmwood.

Lee Campbell Presbyterian Hospital Waterloo Anna Rogan Campbell Frank Payne al Lentz Ericson, Minn F. H. Wilson P. J. Sheen Guy Carson Parkersburg Hubbard Dicks Sabetha Kan C. P. Fagan Dallas Tex Gilbert Reader Matt Reeder Lower Jefferson Street Elmwood

Death of Elizabeth Casey Child from Summer Complaint

Elizabeth Casey, year and a half, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Casey of 93 Ricker Street, died yesterday after a short illness from summer complaint. Born February 1, 1912, she is survived by parents, two brothers John and Bernard, and two sisters Catherine and Frances. Funeral services will be held from home tomorrow morning at o'clock with Rev. Father Rowan in charge. Burial will be in Calvary.

Elizabeth Casey J. J. Casey Ricker Street John Bernard Catherine Francs Rowan Cal ¥Ory

Auto Struck Young Girl On Sixth Street

A young woman, identity unknown, was struck and dragged about twenty feet by a car near Slippy garage on Sixth street yesterday around 11 am. She escaped serious injury, with only bruises. the driver denies fault, saying he gave warning and she did not hear him.

Sixth Street

Licensed To Wed Courthouse Notices Report

George J. Evans of Elma and Margaret C. Trunkey of Elma wed. Knut Bratteig of Marshalltown and Alexandra Christiansen of Marshall receive licenses. The fragmentary entry indicates a local marriage licensing event with names and places.

George J. Evans Elma Margaret C. Trunkey Knut Bratteig Marshalltown Alexandra Christiansen Marshall

Fairbank community notices and events in early August

In Fairbank on Friday Mrs Ida Wolgamot and niece Emily Bush visited Waterloo. William Fitzgerald was called to North Dakota by a relative's death. Dr A M Billingsley led a Methodist conference and preached. Geo E Wallace elected superintendent of the schools. U S A Concert trio of Fayette to entertain August 6 at the Methodist church. Admission 25 and 15 cents. Funeral attendance for John Kane noted. Various residents listed visiting. Buchanan county veterans reunion planned for Sept 9 and 10. Mrs Themes McCuniff injured in a fall but no bones broken.

Fayette Will McHugh Waverly Ed McHugh Westgate John Kane Irwin Moore Louise Munger Jesup R. Agnew James Brown Verne St. Louis Blackton Geo. Dukes Fred Lehmkuhl Buchanaa County Themes McCuniff Grove Street

Social events for campers at Wilerd hall gathering

Twenty members of the K. K. Kind and other young ladies host a house party dinner with twenty young gentlemen. Mrs. G. M. Waters and Mrs. M. J. O Keefe chaperone. Flowers decorate tables. The group plans outings to Electric Park and dances with mothers and guests scheduled later in the week.

K. K. Kind Wilerd Hall G. M. Waters M. J. O'Keefe Merian Wal Electric Park

Old Residence on Fourth Street Razed for Corner Block

Work began to remove the frame building at 321 Fourth Street West known as the old H. B. Allen home. The quarter block at Fourth and South streets will be graded to sidewalk level. Plans consider a corner business block to extend the retail district on Fourth Street this year.

Fourth Street H. BL Allen Fourth

Special Days at Iowa Fair Highlight August Schedule

A garbled listing outlines a sequence of Iowa Fair days from August 20 to August 28 including Preparation Day, Children's Day, Des Moines Day, Music Day and Live Stock Day with multiple misspellings and repeated lines. It reads as a fragmented event calendar with unclear dates and events.

Iowa Fair Des Moines

Young Wife Hazel A Sheppard Succumbs After Illness

Hazel Irvine Sheppard died Saturday at 9 05 PM at 810 Conger Street after thirteen weeks of illness and three operations. Born December 3 1891 in Aldington Canada she lived in Manchester and Waterloo with her husband H J Sheppard. Survived by husband mother siblings and funeral set for Manchester with burial there.

Hazel A. Sheppard Conger Street Hazel Irvine Alvingston Canada Manchester Presbyterian Church Tock A. J. Sheppard Waterloo H. J. Sheppard Melissa Irvine Flossie ‘Tutton Rev. Smith Corgon Etta Irvine

Shooting Case May Be Settled

Percy Hopkins, colored, faces arraignment for attempted murder before Judge Meyers this afternoon. Walter Thomas, the shooting victim, has filed an affidavit indicating he does not want the case prosecuted, suggesting a probable dismissal. The July 28 incident left Thomas shot in the leg after a dispute over a card game. he has been hospitalized but may appear to intercede for Hopkins.

Percy Hopkins Meyers Walter Thomas Thomas Hopkins

Bunny Knights Defeat Locals In Red Cedar Park Game

The Bunny Knights of Columbus baseball team defeated Waterloo K A 9 to 4 at Red Cedar park. Waterloo led 4 to 0 after three, then the locals tied errors and weak fielding let the visitors pull ahead. Jacobs McDonald and Ryan pitched for the Knights. Johnson and Salz for Waterloo.

Bunny Knights of Columbus Waterloo K. A Red Cedar Park Johnson Jacobs Knights Cedar Rapids Waterloo McDonald Ryan Johnson and Salz

Parents Object to Son's Rooming Choice in Police Court

In a police court session Judge Meyers urged arbitration of a family quarrel over Harry Smith 18 who refused to live with his parents and arrange room and board with the Quigleys at 403 Dane Street. Smith charged his father’s alleged drinking and disputed a romance with a married Quigley daughter. He was ordered to change his rooming place and drop association with the Quigley girl.

Meyers Harry Smith A. J. Smith Franklin Street Wade Mra M. J. Quigley Dane Street Quigleys Smith Quigley Young Smith Smiths

Wheatland Riot Quieted After National Guard Patrols

Sacramento reports Wheatland under Guard control with six California National Guard companies commanded by General Forbes. The town, scene of yesterday’s clash between a sheriff posse and hop pickers that left four dead and four wounded, is calm as 500 of 1700 hop workers depart during the night.

Sacramento Cal National Guard of California E. A. Forbes Wheatland Durst Brothers

Third victim of auto crash dies on Long Island

Hempstead, Long Island, Nov. 4. William Laimbeer banker and society leader died at Mercy Hospital from injuries sustained in the auto crash that killed Sam Osgood Pell and his chauffeur Charles Gambeau. Laimbeer suffered a skull fracture and other injuries. Mrs. Laimbeer Natalie Schenck, Newport socialite, remained in critical condition but expected to recover.

Hempsteady Long Island William Laimbeer Sam Osgood Pell Chas. Gambeau Mercy Hospital

Burglars Steal 1538 From Ryan Post Office

Cedar Rapids Iowa August 4 Burglars robbed the Ryan post office this morning securing 1000 dollars worth of stamps and 538 in cash. An unidentified clue points to a suspect. Willian Connor of Shell Rock is visiting in its vicinity Mrs C W Ash 620 Allen Street.

Cedar Rapids Ryan Willian, Connor Shell Rock C. W. Ash Allen Street

Market ticker fragment shows rail and steel stocks

A partial stock list includes readings for Southern Pacific Union Pacific Baltimore and Ohio United States Steel Amalgamated Copper Northern Pacific Great Northern Missouri Pacific and others. The snippet ends with a note Too Late to Classify.

An Pacific Pennsylvania A. Ee Rock Island Eee Eens Ltd Atchison Union Pace Baltimore and Ohio Southern Pacific Southern Railway CSR Brooklyn Rapid Transit United States Steel, Common United States Steel, Pfd Amalgamated Copper Northern Pacific Great Northern Erle BOB Mlinois Central BOS Missouri Pacific

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