Boxcar thief held after long police grilling
Roy C Welch aged 24 confessed after 12 hours of continuous questioning to stealing freight car cargo including tires from Illinois Central cars. Police recovered hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from a private garage. Welch to have a preliminary hearing next week for larceny. He had been under six weeks of surveillance and had a prior boxcar stealing record.
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Llinois Central
Roy C. Welch
Young
Welch
Chiefi Young
Martin Burk
Lad Seeks Alms Placed in Jail by Sheriff
A boy about 16 or 17 years old wandered to the sheriffs office seeking alms. Sheriff H. T. Wagner doubted his claim, noting the youth could not name himself or relatives. He was jailed to await more proof of his supposed scarlet fever related muteness and connections.
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Sherif’s
Ofice
Sherif
H. T. Wagner
Jor
Sleuths Seek Man With Six Checking Accounts in City
Detectives pursue a man about 26 who operated a checking ar teant in six Waterloo and two Cedar Rapids banks for a month. He withdrew about 910,000 or 4,209 and passed checks at Waterloo then Cedar Rapids banks. Names given at Waterloo include Fred Martin Clarence Harding William Russell Oscar Bennet Charles Knox Charles Reed William Johnson and Clarence Bowling.
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Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Cole
Fred Martin
Clarence Harding
William Russell
Oscar Bennet
Charles Knox
Charles Reed
William Johnson
Clarence Bowling
Plaintiff dismisses $1000 accident case after 3 day hearing
George Bowden v P J Rabe ended in municipal court with a jury trial on Rainbow drive. Plaintiff sought $1000 for auto damage claiming danger and unauthorized use. Motion to amend petition denied and verdict directed, then dismissal without prejudice allowing retrial under new petition.
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George Bowden
P. J. Rabe
Joseph Wavra
Lilly Sitarbrook
Hazel Harrison
Rainbow Drive
Cort
Cone
Vagal
Two Hunters Fined for Violating State Game Laws
Fred H. Boho of Peutonia and Bert Calders near Oylinder were fined after being caught hunting pheasants in a stubble field. A farmer reported the incident, a hunting license was found on Boho, both pleaded guilty in Emmetsburg Justice Steiners court, Boho and Calder each paid fines with costs and gun seizure. Emmetsburg residents condemn the violation amid efforts to restock local game.
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Fred H. Boho
Peutonia
Bert Calders
Oylinder
Holles
Y Et
Yordy
Wade
Bohn
Culders
Calder
Emmetsberg
Good Fellowship at Cedar Heights Picnic Ends in Feasts
A Cedar Heights community picnic drew large crowds with fresh corn potatoes and werries cooked on improvised ovens. An evening of singing and stories followed meals, with Mrs. P. L. A. Ferguson winning prizes for a ghost story as headlights lit the park and cars.
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Cedar Heights
Zestso
C. R. Golly
Dr Fling Lectures at Institute on World Affairs
Dr F M Fling head history at State University of Nebraska will lecture at Wa in Lie normal teachers institute. Topics include Americas Place in the Worlds History Thursday morning, America and the League of Nations Thursday evening, Bolshevism and the World Crisis Friday morning. Lectures aim to show Americas responsibility. mornings for teachers, public welcome.
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Wain Lie
Normal Teachers’ Institute
F. M. Fling
State University of Nebraska
Peace Commission
Paris
East High Auditorium
America
League of Nations
Fling
FH. C. Moeller
Cricket To Hold Sway At Byrnes Park Sunday
Resumption of cricket tomorrow at Byrnes park will be between teams captained by J Leonard and Art Tomlin. The contests have drawn many old baseball fans and new players, boosting interest in the game as a forerunner to baseball and a growing pastime in the country.
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Byrnes Park
J. Leonard
Art Tomlin
Merry
England
Hold Freer Funeral at Mt Vernon Sunday
Prof H H Freer dean of Cornell College died Thursday evening at his home in Mt Vernon Ta He will be waked and funeral held at M E Church at Mt Vernon Sunday afternoon at 3 Survived by three daughters one taught in western states another teaches physical training at the University of Illinois and the third is at home Freer had been connected with Cornell College for over 40 years and was a leading educator in the region
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H. H. Freer
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
M. E. Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Arthur Lichtenberg
Billy” Lindelof
Walnut Street
Presbyterian Hospital
Bodwell
Iowa
Kansas
Colorado
Vernal Holshaw
W. W. Holman
Logan Avenue
Saxon Street
Mr. Holman
Builder wins bid to erect Independence Baptist church
John G. Miller of Waterloo won the contract to build a Baptist church at Independence, Ta., replacing the fire-destroyed edifice. The bid of 35,AGa was rejected, and the contract awarded on a percentage plus expenses basis. Work to begin immediately as Neteaty Nercott of this city was selected.
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John G. Miler
Waterloo
Independence
Banis
Miller
Neteaty Nercott
Waterloo man aboard ship aground on Bahamas rocks
H. T. Wagner of Waterloo served as wireless operator on the S. 5. Naiwa which ran aground on the Bahamas banks from Aug 18 to Aug 24. A letter to his mother Mrs. W. A. Collins reports the vessel remained on the rocks with provisions running low, he suffered sleep loss while keeping watch, and compared his condition to the engineer who had no sleep since Aug 18.
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Naiwa
H. T. Wagner
Waterloo
Bahamas
W. A. Collins
Mulberry Street
Chautauqua Circles Graduate Class At Tuesday Meeting
Graduation exercises for Chautauqua literary and scientific circles will be held Tuesday afternoon Aug 31 at the home of leader Mrs Chester Cadwallader. Three women will receive diplomas for completing last year's readings: Mrs C C Shean Mrs B L Edwards and Mrs John L Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Cadwallader
C. C. Shean
B. L. Edwards
John L. Wilson
W. D. Ives
Mexico
Chautauqua Circle
France
Spain
Italy
Waves in Asphalt From Heavy Trucks Spark City Debate
Street Commissioner O. Ay Teeter explains that asphalt waves on Second Street West Logan Avenue and Fifth Street Bridge result from heavy trucks rolling in warm weather. The waves fade as asphalt cools but some areas remain permanently damaged with no clear remedy. Experts may seek prevention or repairs in the future.
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Waterloo
Second Street
Logan Avenue
Fifth Street
Missioner Oo
Teeter
High Class Entries For Horse And Dairy Show Here
Entries for the Dairy Cattle Congress Show and the International Belgian Horse show arrive from across the region. Breeders such as Hull Brothers, E W Wilson, Goodhand Kingston, McKarrow Jones, McClenahan Dixon, Adam Seitz, Stephen Bull, Longview Farms, A W Bower, H H Thomas and others plan large representations. The event runs Sept 27 to Oct on the Dairy Cattle Congress grounds with top Jersey, Guernsey, Brown Swiss, Ayrshire and Belgian horses displayed. Streetcar disruption occurred nearby when an interurban car derailed and blocked the Park Avenue Jefferson Street loop, causing damage.
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Dairy Cattle Congress
Estel
Hull Brothers
Painesville
E. W. Wilson
Bloomington
Goodhand Kingston
McKarrow & Jones
Waukesha
Wis
Guernsey
McClenahan & Dixon
Jersey Tattle
Galarado
Mr. Estes
Adam Seitz
Middlewest
Stephen Bull
Racine
Longview Farms
Kansas City
United States
A. W. Bower
Cleveland
H. H. Thomas
Anthony
Kan
J ¥Ster
Mr. Thomas
Este
Hitchcock to Speak at Fall Chautauqua Here
Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock Democratic leader in the Senate will lecture at the International Tyceum and Chautauqua convention at the Dairy Cattle Congress arena from September 12 to 20. Julian B. Arnold, world traveler and lecturer, opens on September 12 with a talk on civilizations Debt to Literature. Tickets are sold by church or associations or at the Dairy Cattle Congress office on the ninth floor of the heavily dot son building.
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Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Senate
W. H. Stout
Hitchcock
Omaha
Neb
Julian B. Arnold
Arnold
Edwin, Arnold
India
Vipg
Omer
Dairy Cattle Congress Association
al Ile Heavily & Dotson
Robbers Steal Gems From Independence Jewelry Shop
In Independence, four diamond rings valued at 845 were stolen from a Swan Parker jewelry store last evening after intruders forced entry by breaking the front door. No suspects named and no arrests reported.
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Surglars
Independence Store
Independence
Swan & Parker
Stalen
Waterloo Boy Scouts Complete First Annual Encampment
The Waterloo boys gathered at Iowa State park for a ten day encampment under Rotary supervision led by J E Sweeney. Scout executive Ray Short reported progress in wood craft and scoutcraft with Nana Colby conducting first aid classes.
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Waterloo
Iowa State Park
Rotary Club
J. E. Sweeney
G. B. Arthur
George W. Wood
Daniel
E. T. Alford
Mr. Short
Water Cress
L. H. Pammel
Ames
Iowa State Park Commission
Mortuary Notices of Haffa Hostetler Sinderson Pontious
William A Haffa of Waterloo and Aurora Mo died Aug 12 at 55 after leaving Waterloo at 14 to run a hardware store in Kansas. Surviving include widow son and daughters, father J W Haffa, siblings. Mrs R J Newsome of Dunkerton called to Missouri during illness. Mrs Hostetler head of theatre syndicate died in Omaha from heart trouble. Funeral in Omaha. she leaves husband and three daughters. Roland Earl Sinderson, 21, son of H A and Mrs Sinderson, will have funeral at 1 pm Sunday at his parents home with Rev E B Lockwood. burial in Waverly cemetery. body rests at O Keefe & Towne. Isaac P Pontious funeral at O Keefe & Towne. Masonic lodge in charge. interment Elmwood.
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William A. Baffa
William A. Haffa
Waterloo
Kansas
Aurora
J. W. Haffa
R. J. Newsome
Dunkerton
Missouri
J. E. Hostetler
Hostetler Theatre Syndicate
Waterloo Crystal and Plaza Theatres
Omaha
Roland E. Sinderson
Roland Earl Sinderson
H. A. Sinderson
Quincey Street
EB. J. Lockwood
Waverly
O'Keefe & Towne
Roland Bari
Issie
Pontious
Isaac P. Pontious
Masonic Lodge
Elmwood
New Savoy Cafe Opens On Sycamore Street
The rebuilt Savoy cafe on Sycamore Street opens today under Nicholas Bros. The modern Waterloo restaurant features tiled floors, mahogany trim, private dining spaces, new equipment, mirrors, electric fixtures, and trained chefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savoy Cafe
Sycamore Street
Nicholas Bros
Waterloo
City in Brief Update From Local Sightings
Numerous short items report residents visiting relatives in California North Dakota and Michigan. Rev Hakon Jorgensen and Rev J R Macartney return from trips. Leona Blonigan and Elsie Ward travel to Minnesota and North Dakota. others plan church services and vacations. An auto accident injures none. Vernal Holshaw hurt lightly but treated.
California bound travelers set for Fresno trip via Minneapolis
Los Angeles residents plan to move to California with niece Miss Gladys Hoepner while Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barker begin tomorrow by automobile to Fresno to reside there. They travel through Minneapolis where Mrs. M. G. Aye joins for northern coast route. J. D. Liffring stays east returning mid next week after study in Boston. Liffrings to sail Hudson to Buffalo then steamer to Duluth. Advertising notices and marriage licenses also listed.
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Harry Barker
Fresno
Cal
Minneapolis
M. G. Aye
California
Aye
Waterloo
J. D. Liffring
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Chicago
Naomi
SYADN
BOY Scouts
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Anscte
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LeVerne
Hakon Jorgensen
Hetland
Danish Lutheran Church
J. R. Macartney
Lakewood
Eva McCosh
Hymore
N. D
MecCosh
Elsie Ward
Franklin Street
Bismarck
Leona Blonigan
Utica Street
Belgrade
Minn
ER. W. Court
First M. E. Church
Nels. Sorenson
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Will B. Brennan
Fowler’ Street
Des Moines
Convention of Certified Public Accountants
J. W. Gwynne
C. L. Courtright
John Wester
Jesup
Fourth and
Lafayette Streets
H. E. Tailor
Florence Tate
M. L. Tate
Holland, Mich
Anna Hauptly
Herman Hoepner
First Street West
Los Angeles
Gladys Hoepner
Liffring
New York
Hudson River
Buffalo
Ben
Everall
Marsh-Place
Buchanan
Denver Street
Albert Bock
M. Greans
Hudson
Cadenas Cavanaugh
Fred Re -Tucker
Panora
Jessie D. Tuthill
the Courier
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Black Hawk Building
Waterloo Co-Operative
East Fifth Street
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