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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1912
Page
5
A formal address lauds Democratic ideals, urges ideal individualism, and presses for an anti monopoly, pro tax reform platform. It praises New Jersey's reform leadership and calls for a nationwide push to prosecute trusts, reduce living costs, and empower the people under a just constitutional government.
The letter of notification from the Notification Committee accompanies the convention platform. It requests acceptance of the nomination and pledges united, militant Democratic support for a glorious victory in November provided by the Democratic Party across the republic.
Regular meeting of Robert Anderson post at G A R hall Thursday evening urges good attendance due to important business. Miss M F E Mann sick since Saturday receiving treatment at Presbyterian hospital. Mrs W B West and son George of Humboldt Tenn visiting the Dre Clark. Attorney and Mrs C J Rudolph returned from a lake trip to Mackinac Island and the Sault. La Rue’s Waterloo concert band to play at Washington park tonight. Angela Page of Dubuque visiting Miss Laura Morris on Argyle street, guest at a Sans Souci cottage party hosted by Mrs Norman Metcalf. Mrs W M Adrian and daughter Helene depart for three weeks visiting St Paul Minneapolis en route via Rolfe Spirit Lake White Bear Lake. Board of Supervisors meets to discuss county farm file and court room acoustics. Mr and Mrs G H Goodrich of Anoka Minnesota visiting Lovejoys. Goodrich a leading druggist. George N Cousins leaves for two weeks in Minnesota via Superior Duluth and a lake trip. Mrs William Rhodes of Rochester NY returning home after month’s visit. farewell gathering last night. Misses Della Whinery Jessie Hall return from Waterloo with Mrs Fannie Flickinger Austin. Hall staying with Mrs Austin. Leap Year club hosted by Mrs Roger Naumann with games and three–course menu. next meeting elects new officers. Rev A B Keeler of Watertown SD, former Union Congregational pastor, visits Waterloo and preaches. heads to Connecticut to visit father, then returns to Waterloo. Mr and Mrs M A Parker and children return from a month in Indiana Ohio Illinois. Parker’s old home Wert OH. Parker notes Taft only one supporter among editors in Van Wert. Roosevelt favored in several cities.
Mrs Hattie Moore Mitchell of Des Moines a Drake University professor and University church member will lead the prayer service at Central Church of Christ Thursday at 8 o clock. Former Philathes class members now in Waterloo highly anticipate hearing her.
Charles B Scroggy of 901 Washington Street was badly bruised after falling from the second to the first floor in his hallway last Sunday morning He is confined to bed but progressing satisfactorily His son Dr J Q A Serogey of Chicago arrived in the city today
Waterloo Business College will award thirty one diplomas at graduation in Waterloo. Dr Charles Talmage of Boston will deliver the address with organ music by Prof Ralph Mason Hix. Diplomas presented by Prof A F Gates. Graduates include Armstrong Waterloo Bartling Waterloo Berry Waterloo Brecunier Waterloo Dobson Cedar Falls and others from nearby towns.
The last rites for Thomas Cascaden were held this afternoon at his residence on 1922 Fourth Street West. Rev. J. B. Snowden of Cedar Falls led the service with a tribute by Dr. J. O. Stevenson read by Snowden. Elm wood cemetery received the body with pallbearers J. R. Vaughan Thomas Hamilton R. H. Murphy F. B. Batleu O Lamson and T. C. Menges. Out of town relatives included Mrs. R. A. Davison of Denver and Mrs. Bryan J. Lambert of Town City along with Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Cascaden of La Porte City.
Open tennis tournament rounds finished yesterday with close matches. Buck beat Allen 4-6 6-4 7-5 while Lichty defeated Hems worth 8-6 8-10 6-1. Seymour of Cedar Falls won 6-0 6-0 over Loomis. Doubles saw Wise and Werner beat Veach and Davis 6-1 6-4 as Morgan faces Lichty and Buck meets Seymour in the singles semis.
Peter T. Kniss has disposed of his interest in the barber shop operated with J. W. Rinker under the firm name Rinker & Kniss on Fifth Street East and will engage in a different line of endeavor. He cites declining strength from close confinement indoors and resides at 627 Eighth Street West.
Mrs. Mary T. Clay of Cedar Falls petitions the court to appoint administrator of the late Henry Clay estate with son Joseph R. Clay of Cedar Falls proposed as administrator. The widow is Mrs. John C. Knox of Waterloo and another share goes to Joseph R. Clay. The notice mentions Brady War Pictures and a Waterlo o Courier coupon on page 8.
A complete management change at Waterloo Malleable Iron Works is being planned. George E Lichty has acquired strong stock interest and is in New York City. A new superintendent has been named, funds of 35000 are set to be spent next year on improvements and additions. Modern molding methods and new machines will be installed, aiming to hire many more workers within a year.
Waterloo announces the 1912 13 season opener will feature George Dameral in The Heartbreakers on Monday Aug. 26. A. J. Busby cites strong early bookings from Chicago and New York, with many new productions and high class attractions planned for Waterloo including Blanche King, Raymond Hitchcock, and several musical hits plus comedies and dramas.
The W. J. Smith farm of 160 acres near Washburn sold at public auction by auctioneer William Holland to William Fowlk for 121 dollars per acre. Strong attendance and spirited bidding marked the sale, reflecting growing use of this real estate method. The total price was 19 360 dollars.
Dr and Mrs W M Shirley return from Indiana where they went to attend the funeral of Dr Shirley s mother who died after an operation in Bloomington hospital Her home was at Shoala Mrs Shirley will be recalled by a ...
A 65 year old Waterloo resident, who with her physician husband visited the area two years ago, died suddenly at her home. She leaves a wide circle of friends and several children mourn her loss.
Etta Haley files for divorce from William Haley claiming cruel treatment and that he drinks heavily since marriage. They wed March 22 1890 at Steamboat Rock Indiana and have a 16 year old daughter Bernice Hajey. Etta seeks custody and alimony supported by her own labor income while William is able to earn a fair salary. A Waterloo man named Haley was recently arrested in Minneapolis on luring girls charges but was acquitted after an investigation.
Arrangements made to entertain 150 visitors from Albert Lea arriving at 6 PM for the society automobile tour. Auto enthusiasts will visit Cedar Falls and pilot members, then dine and tour Waterloo by auto to showcase why the city is a booster town.
Grain land sale announced by WM Holland in Reinbeck Iowa for August 10 featuring the John Meisner farms of 420 acres and the Oliver Alexander farm of 860 acres plus two fine residence properties. Terms liberal with most of purchase price held on farms 5 to 15 years at 5 to 6.5 percent and small down payment day of sale. Sale at 2:00 PM with music. bidders to set prices.LICENSED TO WED list of names and towns.
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