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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1911
Page
3
The advertisement notes two regular models, No 4 and No 5, identical except No 5 adds four extra keys for fractions and special characters. A Model No 3 offers 12 to 26 inch carriages for wide written reports, used by banks railroads insurers and corporations. Underwood sales surpass all rivals.
Coroner's jury finds Mrs. W A Rush acted in self defense after a bitter quarrel with her husband over a telegraph girl. Rush allegedly grabbed a stove poker. a shot fired by Mrs. Rush pierced his wrist and heart, killing him instantly at the J Paul Des Moines depot. Neighbors described Mrs. Rush as esteemed and active in church work and Sunday school.
Mason City August 7 a warrant exists but not served on Mrs W A Rush of Sheffield who is said to have killed her husband Friday evening after a quarrel her condition is critical and her mind is near collapse no funeral plans have been made
Sufferers are urged to try Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets with a free trial box at local drug stores. The ad promises rapid relief from heartburn belching nausea dizziness and fullness after meals and claims the tablets can quickly curb dyspepsia with minimal use. It emphasizes regaining control over diet and appetite and improving sleep and work when the stomach is okay.
The brothers of the deceased man living in St Louis and Sedalia Missouri have been notified. B F Clay father of Mrs Rush who resides at New Virginia has been notified. Mrs Rush expresses deep regret for her act.
Miss Edith Brackney, 19, wins first prize in an apple pie contest held by the Logan Methodist domestic science class. Thelma Wright, 11, takes second. Erma Parker, 14, third. Judges include Mrs. Gertrude Brown Smith of Des Moines and Mrs. Hansen and Mrs. Landon of Logan. First prize pie sold for $1, others for 60 and 35 cents. Certificates will be awarded. Also a note on Chamberlains Liniment promising healing for cuts and bruises.
Four district court cases in Wichita charge obtaining money under false pretenses in selling an article called the White House pantry and the related territory rights. Defendants include W H Prance and Wiley B Fouts with Nelson Manufacturing and Mutual Advertising firms. Witnesses from Texas and Oklahoma to testify as the nationwide fraud tale unfolds. Buy Chamberlain’s Remedy offered at end.
In Fort Dodge Iowa on August 7 the wets versus drys dispute reopened as the anti saloon faction filed an appeal from Judge G Lee's March 30 decision that the multi petition of consent was sufficient. The appeal challenges all opinions especially that withdrawals of withdrawals are valid. The Winneshiek county decision reversing withdrawals strengthens the drys prospects. Eight business men signed the appeal bond namely Patterson Wright Leighton Williams Findlay Cragg Wheeler and Rich.
In Olivia Minnesota on a Saturday, William Wolff, his daughter Cora Wolff, and Edward Corey were killed by gunfire in the Wolff home. Corey, a rejected suitor, killed the trio before officers could enter. The scene left two families among Olivia’s oldest settlers.
Elmer Swope argues in court that a pair of gold earrings given by Thomas H. Swope to a Kansas City woman proves the philanthropist left sizable estates. He cites letters and witness accounts placing Thomas H. Swope in Mount Pleasant, Pa, in 1860s and seeks corroborating evidence in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
A 23 year old electrical engineer, out of work, attempted death by laudanum in Bayliss park Saturday afternoon. He was rushed to Mercy hospital after police and a patrol wagon brought him from the scene. A note found in a yellow envelope blamed poverty and unemployment, and named Mrs Adelia Long and Mrs Mary Engle in Philadelphia as contacts. The man remained unconscious at night but was out of danger. identity and full details were scarce.
H M Young Peters editor of The Sun Lake View Ohio suffered intensely after eating and found relief with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He says the first doses gave relief and the second bottle seemed to give him a new stomach and perfectly good health. For sale by all dealers. TRY A COURIER WANT AD.
Fulton Mo Aug 7 Prosecuting Attorney Baker says he uncovered a plan to murder children in Concord Three people Jefferson Woods Lee Boyd and Mrs Boyd were arrested in Fulton They were tied to a slander suit against Dr W B Ellis and the poisoned gum was found at several homes Investigations traced strychnine in gum placed near yards Bond set 1000 for Mrs Boyd 2000 each for Boyd and Woods
Rome reports the pope's illness grows more serious as doctors express anxiety after nearly three weeks of indisposition. A late afternoon consultation heightened concern, and rumors of his death circulated before Vatican officials denied the latest fatal news.
Spirit Lake Iowa, Aug. 7 seining for buffalo fish will start in Central lake next week and then in East Okoboji. Work on Spirit Lake begins after Sept. 1 to avoid disrupting fishing. Buffalo fish, hauled 40,000 pounds per load, priced at 1.12 per pound at the lake shore, are being removed as they threaten game fish by consuming spawn.
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