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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1912

Page

8

Death shocks Readlyn as Albert Maricle dies in field

Albert Maricle died suddenly at 11 am Saturday while threshing near Readlyn. He had heart trouble but felt well that morning. Born Waterloo 1871, married 1893 to Martha Kintwhistle, survived by six children and relatives in Waterloo, Washburn, Olin. Funeral tomorrow at Grace M B Church Waterloo with burial Elmwood cemetery.

Readlyn Albert Maricle Decedent Waterloo Martha Jeanette Kintwhistle Violet Chester Ina Ruth Gertrude Edward A. R. Maricle W. E Charles Maricle Washburn Rufus Farrington Olin Grace M. B. Church T. M. Evans Elmwood Cemetery

Rockford Notes and Obituaries and Local Movements

Mrs. Lyman died of heart failure while visiting a neighbor. Peach shipments totaled two car loads in the past week. Louis Bump rode 700 miles to Kansas by motorcycle. Dr. L H Zeran family returned from Gray Eagle Minnesota. F C Johnson was in Minnesota promoting Rockford Brick and Tile Co. Mr. and Mrs. Fullerton of Cedar Falls, back from Europe, visited Rockford. Rev. Bliss preached at Congregational Church. Lenora Riley returned from Postville. Knights of Pythias now in new hall. Iden Burton spent Sunday with his parents S E Burton. Miss Enez Palmer left for Waterloo to join Galloway Co. Mrs J W Jeffery and Ruth attended Chautauqua.

Rockford Robert Fullerton Cedar Falls Europe F. C. Bliss Anatioose N. D Congregational Church Lenora Riley Postville Knights of Pythias Iden Burton Eddyville S. E. Burton Enez Palmer Waterloo The Galloway Company J. W. Jeffery Ruth Chautauqua

Chronic Disease Specialist Offers Treatment for Men and Women

Dr W R Coth ern advertises a special program for chronic diseases after fourteen years of study. He claims to cure early indecisions and female weaknesses without surgery and can treat hemorrhoids, fistulae, or fissures without operation. Suite 807 Rused Lawson Building hours 12 am to 2 pm and 5 to 7 pm.

Crops rise as oats yield grows in Charles City region

Farmers report the largest oats harvest in years in Charles City this week. A B Milloy bought the Britton farm of 329 acres for 76 per acre. Mrs Nina Berry visits sister Mrs Wm Dayton. Miss Bell and Miss Anna Parmenter travel to Geneva to see sister Mrs A E Gillette. A common ailment among workers is lame back. Chamberlains Pain Balm advised for quick relief. For sale by dealers.

Chamberlain

Farmers quarrel near West Liberty ends in suspected fatal injury

John Dexter, a well known farmer northeast of West Liberty, is believed fatally injured after a quarrel at Simon Shetler's home south of town. Charles Foster, also a farmer, is said to have struck Dexter with a pitchfork, fracturing his skull and forcing his eyes from their sockets during a threshing gathering. Authorities note no arrest is necessary as Dexter reportedly provoked the attack.

West Liberty John Dexter Chas Foster Simon Shetler Dexter

Democratic central committee spat ends in harmony

Des Moines reports a misunderstanding between N. F. Reed chair of the Democratic central committee and Henry Riegelman Seventh district member. They say the dispute is patched up and harmony will prevail. A conference two days prior is cited, with no winner named on the chairmanship. Riegelman says there will be no hitch and all will work for the party. Democratic newspapers across the state weigh in with protests and defenses of the outsider chair selection.

Des Moines N. F. Reed Democratic Central Committee Henry Riegelman State Central Committee Reed Risgelman Riegelman Central Committee

Gradual Tariff Revision Favored by Wilson and Redfield

Governor Wilson advocates gradual and thorough tariff reduction after a conference with Representative Redfield of Brooklyn who praises the method and facts over general principles. Redfield notes talks on tariffs trusts and farm training to ease high living costs. An unrelated ad for Chamberlain's Tablets claims digestion and liver benefits with dealer availability.

Mr. Redfield Redfield

Fire damages Waterloo Decorating near old First M E Church

Fire yesterday morning at the Waterloo Decorating Company in the basement area of the old First M E Church building caused about 3500 in damage, with paint and oil stored in a rear room igniting. Firemen confined the blaze to the decorating rooms. Assistant Fire Chief Burke injured a heel but continued duties.

Waterloo Decorating Company First M. E. Church Fifth and Jefferson Streets H. ¥. Wilson Painta Oila Martin Burke

Amusements Electric Park features top vaudeville acts

The bill at Electric Park showcases Ballerini's dogs a premier dog act plus the four Haly girls Niner and Niner and Geo Wheeler. The Haly girls are Waterloo favorites and praised for singing. Niner and Niner are clever and popular. Wheeler offers a distinct musical act. All kids under 14 enter free Friday. Over 1500 guests two weeks ago prompted another free Friday.

Electric Park Ballerini Haly Girls Niner Geo. Wheeler Waterloo Park Theatre

Young Iowa Lawyers Begin Practice Within State

Aug 3 1912 in Iowa City reports that a group of fifteen new graduates from the University of Iowa law school will practice in state. Notable entrants include H. H. Tullar of Waterloo and Walter Eugene Brown from Two Dot Montana, among others.

Iowa Towa City University of Iowa Law School Afteen H. H. Tullar Waterloo Walter Eugene Brown Mont Cedar Falla

Strawberries in Autumn Attract Jesup Visitors

Hundreds tour RB F Stoddard home to view a strawberry bed showing ripening fruit blossoms and new runners on vines planted last spring. Berries will ripen until frost, with future plants to form but not be disposed of until 1914. The fruit is bright red with wild strawberry flavor as Mr. Stoddard plans daily harvest into early October. Big Building Boom In Jesup Includes new residences and a fireproof business block along Main Street and plans for a modern opera house.

Jesup, Ta RB. F. Stoddard Jesup

Crowds Descend on Prospect Park Waterloo

Crowds filled Prospect Park with tennis, cricket, baseball, golf, and motorcycle parades. The Mason Motor Club faced a club of colored gentlemen in a baseball game, the Glanta, which the Glanta lost. Park officials plan a second baseball diamond before the season ends as rewards for dry weather and fresh water to refresh plantings.

Prospect Park Rolfers Mason Motor Glanta Byrnes

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