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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1915

Page

5

Waterloo Cows for State Fair at Des Moines

Waterloo dairy farmers William Galloway and Eli Messer prepare their Galloway-Messer Holstein and Ayrshire herds for the Des Moines State fair. Training support comes from C Barrick and Anton Milroy. famed cows like Fay Jewel Beauty and Daisy Mercedes Johanna Ormady head the lineup. The Waterloo region prides itself on top purebred stock and a history of ribbon success, with plans for enhanced prizes in 1915.

Wiliam Galloway Eli Messer Waterloo Des Moines Ita United States C. Barrick Anton Milroy Kilmarnock Scotland Galloway-Messer Black Hawk County Iowa Lolstein Fay Jewel Beauty Daisy Mercedes Johanna Ormady King Seuis Pontiac Galloway Farm Clemie Briers Avon Ayrshire Galloway Wilson Auchenbrain

Premature Wallang of Tree Leaves Alarms City

Widespread premature leaf drop hits softwood trees except maples and oaks. Authorities cite two causes: an insect kill and unusual weather. Cedar Heights reports lindens, elms, and nutes losing foliage with some cases showing leaf-eating pests. Spraying may be needed to avert future losses.

Cedar Heights

Fined for Violating State Food Laws

W A Berry keeper of a grocery and meat market pleaded guilty to operating without a license and using false weights. Inspectors C Otteson and PL HL Murphy filed the information. Justice French fined $10 for 1914 license violation and suspended 1915 fine on promise a license would be taken out. A $10 fine for selling by measure instead of weight was imposed.

W. A. Berry Justice French C. Otteson PL HL Murphy State Pure Food Department

Colored Church to Hold Annual Picnic at Elk Run Park

The annual plente of the African M. E. church and Sunday school will take place at Elk Run park tomorrow. The picnickers will leave the station at 8 40 a m by special car and return to Waterloo later. Games, fishing and exhibits, plus a bountiful meal, are planned for the outing. A larger crowd than last year is expected.

M. EB Elk Run Park Chy Aon Waterloo

Resertion Charged Against Her Husband Minton

Mrs G Minton files for force against Tiarv L Minton of Whom she was married Oct 19 1912 She says he deserted her on several occasions the last on Sept 4 1914 They have two young children and she seeks 10 a week support

G. Minton Tiarvay L. Minton

Public Schools Big Institution in Black Hawk County

County report for year ending July 1 1915 shows nearly 460000 spent on Black Hawk public schools in twelve months. 428 teachers, 144 with state certificates, study centers, and consolidation plans. 10247 trees on campuses. 10144 enrolled students with 2674 graduates from state teachers college. average salaries around 81 for men and 58 for women. bonds and warrants totaling over 328000 and 10640 respectively.

Margaret C. Myers Black Hawk County Miss Myers Grange Hulson Achool Lews State

Sauerkraut Day at Ackley Delayed to Aug 26

In Ackley the date for Sauerkraut Day is corrected from Aug 28 to Aug 26. Visitors may come on the 26th and stay until Aug 28 or longer if needed. Free kraut and Wienerwursts will be served, with a humorous prize for the first person to find a hair in the sausage, if they name the dog that grew it.

Ackley

Stallion saves girl from mountain lion in Alpine

Alpine Texas August 11 a stallion saved thirteen year old Ethel Easterwood daughter of cattleman FE Easterwood from a mountain lion attack while riding on the range. The mare and colt fled as the cat lunged the stallion charged from brush and pinned the lion allowing the girl and horse to reach safety. Fire station upgrades discussed installing water heaters due to lack of hot water after fires and a bath room expansion at Central Station.

Alpine Tex Ethel Easterwood E. Easterwood BF. Nichols Chiat Dunham Central Station Itma

Park acreage fund a barrier to expansion says Byrnes

Park Commissioner James Byrnes argues against purchasing additional land for city parks citing lack of funds for acquisition, development, and maintenance. He says focus should be on improving existing parks Cedar River and Byrnes, addressing overflows, bathing beach, roads, tennis courts, and golf course upkeep. Funding gaps and bond issues threaten any new ground purchases as Waterloo east holds 75 dollars and Waterloo west 33 00 on August 1 with 400 transferred between funds.

James Byrnes Ray HyYroes Cedar River Byrnes Byrnes Park Pertanenut Per. Manon Waterloo East Waterloo West Ure West

Three Injured in Auto Accidents

Dr J G McAlvin and Clarence Katypor were hurt when a Illinois Central switch engine struck their car at Mullan avenues crossing about 10 30 last night. McAlvin leaped clear and grabbed a box car ladder, while Katypor was bruised as the vehicle was damaged in the collision. A second contact occurred due to signals confusion. Oscar Berry was injured in a bike collision with a car on Mobile street. Berry sustained deep cuts and bruises to the wrist and arm. A second crash between Frank Red Wain and Arthur Racey at Fourth and Washington left both cars damaged but no injuries.

J. G. McAlvin Clarence Katypor Mullan Avenues Crnesing McAlvin Knipper Weyele Majoren Oscar O. Berry Mobile Street J. ¥. Hoffman Second Stret West Hig Berry Frank RedWain Fourth Street Arthur Racey Franklin Fourth Washington Streets

New Sunday School Officers Named at Walnut Street Baptist

New officers for Walnut Street Baptist church Sunday school include H O Davin as superintendent and Matthew Westvale as assistant. Other posts cover May Barnes, B J Howrey, FE D Collins, Mrs Frank White, Mrs Stark, Lulu Barnes, H W Lyon, Buryl Smith, J G Adams, Mrs Wilbur L Clapp, Faye Collins, and Emma Bunnell. The first seven months attendance totaled 414, among the state’s largest. ORMHON WOSPITAD list notes Orme out several days with an ankle injury, Martin 3 injured hand, Rose sidelined by finger injury, and possible Marion Kenneally return with Fairchilds supplemental play expected.

Walnut Street Baptist Church H.O. Davin Matthew Westvale Miss May Barnes B. J. Howrey FE. D. Collins Frank White Cradle Rall Stark Galyean Lulu Barnes H. W. Lyon Buryl Smith J. G. Adams Wilbur L. Clapp Faye Collins Emma Bunnell Ormhon Wospitad Orme Martin 3 Jack Rose Marion Kenneally Fairchilds

Cedar Falls Notes Travel and Socials Run List

Cedar Falls Aug 11 items detail Mrs Gen Wood and son Stanter returning from Jackson Minnesota after two weeks with relatives. Prof J L Gillani to preach at First Congregational. Mrs G M Bell hosts breakfast for ladies. Mrs Fred Markley named on state fair arts and crafts board. Kensington event at First Methodist on Thursday. Mrs George Reichard visiting Cedar Falls. Odd Fellows to Waterloo for meeting. Car theft of new auto, no clues. Sew and So club surprises Mrs Blair. Various residents traveling to Sioux City Nevada and Omaha. New Alder Street house by Jerse Church nearing occupancy. Kramer family reunion near Ackley. قابل big baseball benefit at Empress. Amanda Vranke visiting North Dakota sisters. Wilsoi apartments brick work advances. Prof and Mrs Fullerton plan new home. Rev Oscar Lowry returns from Montrose for fall evangelistic work. Mrs Harry Corey dies from erysipelas in Cedar Heights. burial in Jackson Minnesota.

Cedar Falls West Second Street Olive McClure Kensington First Methodist Episcopal Church JW. Kern West Nineteenth Street Edward Short R. W. Gibson H. G. Vinall Isley W. R. Thompson Lb. Clark H. O. Harman Ore Tolleman Ida Imley Ada Palmer M. E. Hunter J. Griffith W. Knickerbocker Reuben Mackittrick J. K. Maynard Samuel Royal Bates George C. Reichard California W. C. Nuhn Odd Fellows Will &U Waterloo John Weaver Sr. O. Bailey South Dakota I. Fredmund Danish Baptist Church West Branch J. Bergstrom Danish Baptist Bulph A.W. Mundy Sew and Kenneth Silman Silliman Lenore Silliman Nevada Sioux City Bar R. Hare Horace Minneapolis S. Wilson Mt. Vernon Marsh If J. Pfeiffer G. B. Smearlie Oshkosh Wis R. W. Getchell Independence N. Irils Omaha Council Bluffs Lawrence ¥Rils Mary Hammond Waukesha Jerse Church Olive Street Firth Don. Dilley Alice Dilley G. R. D. Kramer Twenty-second Street J. W. Gemmill Hock Valley Empress Theatre Amanda Vranke Ilisega N. D Black Hills State and Wighth A. E. Powell Burlington Monmouth A. Fullerton Oscar Lowry Montrose

Mortuary Notices From Marshaltown Items

Mortuary notices report J Becer age about h0 succumbing to tuberculosis at home of Herman Warner. He leaves a widow a daughter and a son. Remains moved to O Keefe Towne parlors for funeral plans. Also Church Partner age 77 of Waver died in soldiers home from paralysis after Iowa service. Burial services for Frank Stace held at O Reilly Towne parlors with Rev Northrup officiating. interment Hillside cemetery.

J. Becer Herman Warner Vorner Longfellow Atretes Tie O’keefe & Towne Marshaltown Waver Iowa Waterloo F. A. Leo Waverly Frank Stace O'Reela &Towne A. J. Northrup Grace M Hillside Cemetery

Population loss to South Dakota 1916 census figures

Semi official census data for the 1916 enumeration place South Dakota's total population at 579538, a drop of 4250 over five years. Minnehaha shows a gain near 1000, while Ziehach records a nearly 500 percent gain. Haakon and Jackson figures are approximate due to new county organization from Stanley portions. Stanley itself shows a heavy loss from new counties' creation.

Fourth annual fair draws larger crowd in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg notes a bright, clear day for the fourth annual biennial fair held Friday. Attendance exceeded expectations after earlier bad weather delayed haying and harvesting. Dr. L P Rich underwent gallbladder stone and appendicitis surgery at home and is recovering. Dr. Wells from Boston assists. electromer fund rising with $333.50 pledged to date.

Fredericksburg L. P. Rich Wells Boston Rich

Ellsworth College Ada Plan Offers Broad Course List

Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls Iowa announces a wide array of offerings for high school graduates through two year and special preparatory courses. Programs include liberal arts business training teachers normal domestic science and manual training plus music and shorthand. Students may request catalogs by sending a note to President JF Meyer.

Ellsworth College Iowa Falls Iowa Ellsworth-Ames Co-operative Plan JF. Meyer Station U Town Fats Tows

Real estate transfers in Waterloo district reported

Real estate transfers show G H Jameson selling multiple parcels in Waterloo to Henry Nielandt for 34900 dollars. Waterloo Loan and Trust Co. transfers part lots 9 and 10 in Baker's Add to J B Myers for one dollar. Sarah M Reed transfers part lot 6 in Ackermant Add to J P Myers for one dollar. Catherine McVay transfers lots 3 and 4 in Harmond to Anna Phillips for 1050 dollars.

Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co G. H. Jameson Henry Nielandt Lote Rose Full ‘ Brret Waterloo Waterloo Loan & Trust Co J. B. Myers Baker's Baker's Add., Waterloo, $1.00. Sarah M. Reed J. P. Myers Ackermant Catherine McVay Anna Phillipps

Neglected Guard Duty Leads to Fine Under New Law

Private Hayes of Company B faced a hearing before Justice French for failing to report for guard drill. He showed fear and judgment and was fined two dollars plus costs. This marks the first case under the new statute transferring prosecution to the county attorney.

Hayes af.Co Justice French

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