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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1911

Page

8

60 000 Dollar Iowa Farm Sale Near Jesup

George W. Dickinson sold his 320 acre farm three miles south of Jesup to J. N. Smith of Waterloo for 60000 dollars. possession on Nov 1. average price per acre 187.50. Dickinson plans California wintering. farm features include fertile soil, woven wire fencing, large mahogany and birdseye maple residence with modern utilities, and substantial outbuildings. Dickinson well connected socially. note past leg injury and recent operation. Weather highlights report 5.06 inches rain in the East and South, Phoenix 102 degrees.

John T. Goss Land Co George W. Dickinson Jesup J. N. Smith Waterloo Dickinson Black Hawk County John W. Dickinson

Courier patterns order coupon for Waterlooo Evening Courier

Readers are invited to obtain up-to-date Courier pattern designs by filling a coupon and sending it to the Fashion Department of the Waterlooo Evening Courier in Waterlooo. Each pattern costs ten cents, patterns include seam allowances, and orders are filled promptly with delivery expected about ten days after submission.

Fashion Department Waterloo Evening Courier Waterloo

Dunkerton Man Dies After Prolonged Illness

Samuel Shott, 41, long-time Dunkerton resident, died last night in Dunkerton after a month of dropsy. He was native of Pennsylvania and survived by four brothers and two sisters. Funeral held today at 3 PM from his home, with services led by Rev. E. N. Miller of Waterloo.

Dunkerton Samuel Shott Henry Shott Shott Pennsylvania Iowa Henry Philip and Castro Independence Oliver Jane Young Montana Misa Kate Shott Dewar E. N. Miller The Free Methodist Church of Waterloo

Hudson Social News Reflects Busy Week Activities

Hudson residents shared visits and travel itineraries with Des Moines Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Reports note baseball results the married men defeating the single men 5 to 2, upcoming game for a title, and a busy mix of visits from Rita Mastain Carl Mastain and Hazel Minton. Local movements include John McDowell moving to Waterloo and camp plans by EF F. Ward alongside various family visits and small-town engagements.

Hazel Minton Reinbeck J. C. Gutknecht Will McFarland Rita Mastain Cedar Falls Blaine Shirley Waterloo Louie Gillen Town City Sam Gillen Raleegh Watters Dewar Hudson EF. F. Ward Isenminger Ruth Lester Morse Kenneth Morse John Turnan Ralph Alexander Eakle Misa Nellie Turner Belle Plaine Jay Sweitzer B. M. Sweitzer John McDowell

Northminster seeks Westfield church home at Ballou Street

Northminster Presbyterian in Westfield plans a church edifice at Ballou Street and Avalon Avenue after purchasing a lot. The $3,500 project aims to serve a growing factory district, with 80 to 100 Sunday pupils and meetings previously held in a tent and schoolhouse.

Northminster Presbyterian Church Westfield Ballou Street Avalon Avenue Northminster Frank Schroeder M Northminster

Washburn Social Notes and Local Movements

Washburn scene includes Stanley Muthaler's week here Frank Makevitz of Waterloo visited Friday Mr and Mrs Harris left for Minnesota Many locals attend the state fair at Des Moines T A Morrison and Mrs Finn visit Geneva Mrs Foulk and family stay with Mrs Heater at Oelwein School starts next Monday.

Washburn Stanley Muthaler Frank Makevitz Waterloo Harris Minnesota Des Moines T. A. Morrison Frank Finn Geneva Foulk Oelwein Fred Heater

Threshing Nears Finish in Eagle Center Area

Eagle Center Aug 30 Threshing is almost finished in this vicinity. Mrs P Witty returns home from Presbyterian hospital. School opens in District No 3 with Miss Sindiinger as teacher. Frank Newhalphen and John Gill traveled to Gilbertville Sunday. Mrs Peter Beck improves after illness. W M Steiner family and Miss Strubel visit Raymond. Gertrude Schaefer goes to Dewar for weeks with sister Mrs Lilley. John McBride visits Sam Lum Bus family. Edward Schaefer visits Minot ND. Bert Lickly plans a public sale next month.

Eagle Center P. Witty Presbyterian Hospital Gertrude Schaefer Dewar M. Lilley John McBride Sumner Sam Lumbus Edward Schaefer Minot N. D Will Bert Lickly

In Politics at Waterloo by Cal Stewart Saturday

Amusements note the season’s highlight a successful play In Politics starring Cal Stewart at Waterloo Saturday matinee and night with Vic Hugo producing a large supporting cast and lush scenery Tickets 10 25 cents matinee 26 30 50 75 cents seats go on sale Friday at 10 am Also Morey Stock Company features Mildred Hastings at Waterloo all next week in A Girl’s Mistake plus Knittle and Marsh perform First M Church Friday night Licensed to Wed entries listed.

Cal Stewart Waterloo Vic Hugo Morey Stock Company MONAY Mildred Hastings Miss Hastings

Fine Treat For Theatre Goers

Waterloo readers are invited to the Majestic theatre dedication featuring vaudeville and moving pictures after redecorating by J W Marcellus formerly of the Orpheum. Seven acts with two shows daily beginning tomorrow. matinee 2 30 and evening 8 15. Maxim De Grosz conducts the orchestra. advance seat reservations via box office from 10 am. A Des Moines woman is cured by one dose of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.

Majestic Theatre Syndicate J. W. Marcellus Orpheum Waterloo Marcellus Sullivan & Considine Maxim de' Grosz Des Moines Chamberlain

Runaway Rig Sparks Townwide Lively Chase

Sunday school picnic at Lindale Park noted. Sam Murphy of Mount City visited relatives before touring Greene and Chicago. Frank Bovee married Esther E. Jelley on July 31 at St Peters Church Plattsburg NY and traveled with wife to Nashua and Canada. Clara Barker’s runaway caused minor damage to the rig. Dan Webster, longtime resident since 1855, died Friday. funeral held Monday afternoon.

Janesville M. E. Church Lindale Park Sam Murphy Mount City Kan Dave Bremer Greene Chicago Frank Bovee New York Canada Esther E. Jelley St. Peters Church Plattsburg N. Y Trev Emery Nashua N. H Bovee Toronto Montreal Buffalo Amsterdam Frenchtown H. J. Barrett Jennie Bradford Johnstown Clara Barker Clara Tan Mal Dan Webster Effie M. Jones Waterloo Webster

Deaths and local notices fill Janesville column

Burial notices for Harry Jennings and his wife in Oakland cemetery, and for Arlvene Jennings in Waterloo. Miss Belle Cadwallader dies of pneumonia in Waterloo after living here. burial planned Wednesday. Announce annual homecoming and dairy men picnic at Lindale Park with street sports on Sept 3. Terry’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin to be staged Sept 9. Wyant visits Janesville friends after Shellsburg.

Oakland Ceemetery Arlvene Harry Alice Jennings Waterloo Lindale Park Janesville Terry Tom Shellsburg Belle Cadwallader

Notice to stockholders for September 1911 payday

The next pay day failing on a legal holiday, payments will be due on Saturday, Sept 20, 1911. The Peoples Mutual B and L Association.

THE Peoples Mutual B. & L. Association

Mayor Seidel Hit With $50,000 Slander Suit in Milwaukee

Circuit Judge F C Eschweiler sues Mayor Emil Seidel for 50 000 in damages over alleged defamatory remarks during a 1911 campaign. The complaint cites Seidel saying a political party can find a man to do its dirty work even if it means going to the bench. It also references a related city complaint about GC A Mullen and a street department tenure.

Milwaukee Wis F. C. Eschweiler Emil Seidel Eschweiler Herbert R. Johnson GC. A. Mullen Mullen Eschweller

City Market Weight and Measures Concern Raised

A reader urges scrutiny of weight and measure enforcement at the city market noting alleged short measures. The complaint cites potatoes sold thirteen pounds to the peck and calls for adjustments to ensure market success and fairness.

Train Victim Struck Near Davenport

Davenport, Aug 30. A man, probably a laborer and unidentified, was struck by a Rock Island train at Linwood near Davenport at 7 o clock this morning and was killed instantly.

Davenport, In Rock Island Linwood Here

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