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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1914
Page
7
Billy Pig is sent to market for a duck. Mr. Fox tries to steal the duck but Billy Goat reveals the ruse. Goat helps Pig carry the basket home and exposes the fox’s mischief.
C A Rownd of Cedar Falls was elected president of the Black Hawk County Early Settlers association at the annual reunion in the Chautauqua coliseum. Other officers named include C W Virden vice president and A J Edwards secretary with a large turnout and many new members joining the organization.
Aug 29 Mrs G Voigt plans a visit to her daughter in Baring Oregon while C B Prine house sold to Chris Thompson who moved in with his family. Mrs M L Morehouse from Wankato Minnesota visits Mrs A B Lugg. P D Cady returns from northern Minnesota auto trip. Nurse Ruth Schoonover from Chicago visits Mrs H I Drake. Willard Ondra to Center Ville to head Med school business department. Miss Gertrude Tesch and Della Indrant to Austin to teach primary grades.
A grain laden tramp steamer from Montreal bound for Liverpool was beached on the Newfoundland west coast 110 miles north of Carling after striking an iceberg in the Belle Isle straits. Rescue steamers responded as the forehold flooded. Also noted is the resignation of Stn No.2 firefighter Astus Brody to take a night keeper role at the Russell Lamson hotel.
In anticipation of the September term, petitions flood the district court with divorce and separation actions. Mabel Holt seeks divorce from Arthur Holt with alimony and child support for five children. Ella Gratton seeks freedom from John Gratton amid alleged cruel treatment. Marie Damon seeks separation from Clarence Damon and restoration of her maiden name. Fred W Nauman sues Mary C Nauman for desertion. Mabel Palmer seeks custody of a son and permanent alimony. Lena Adair sues John Adair for legal separation alleging cruel treatment.
In Shell Rock Ta Aug 31 about 4:30 p m Hd Green and Rich Corwin were driving near the iron bridge three miles below town when the car became unmanageable and turned over killing Mr Green almost instantly and badly injuring Mr Corwin. Green aged about 35 single, leaves a mother and three brothers and one sister.
Henry F. Burns, new general secretary of the Y M C A, formally assumed duties this morning. He arrives from Keokuk where he led the local Y for three years and has spent nine years in YMCA work. George Cockburn resumes his post as superintendent of the boys' department as Burns begins plans to revitalize Y work. directors meet tomorrow to review proposals. Burns will relocate his family once a suitable home is found.
Fire destroyed a large quantity of soft coal at the Blim coal sheds on Multan avenue at 8:50 Sunday morning. Firemen, arrived to a brisk blaze and worked to extinguish after turning over the coal. A false alarm occurred Saturday evening from Black dry goods store.
George Cockburn secretary of the boys department of the YMCA departs for a two weeks vacation. He will visit Des Moines with his parents then travel to Fort Nodoe to observe YMCA work across the state and plan opening gym classes starting October 1.
Waterloo commercial clubs plan a large social at the Russell-Lamson Hotel on Tuesday evening September 1. Four to five hundred residents and guests are expected to attend for an informal, extended gathering with ample seating and space, aimed at friendly mingling and appreciation of Waterloo’s summer scattered experiences.
The Colored Giants of Waterlood beat the Denver team 8 to 3 on Sunday afternoon. Key play was a triple by Dickerson the Giants shortstop. Final line shows Giants 9 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 3 Denver 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0. Hatteries Ragilan Benton Champe and Deason pitched.
Dolbe SVE end CMalon Piktissus Asus Is Twelidodt Dew Muinus Aue. Marsh's exhibit of prize Guernseys at Chestatee are among the finest cattle lines, valued from 25 000 to 30 000 dollars an acre in London city heart. The herd was purchased by Mr. Marsh from J Pierpont Morgan before World War I. Forty one head including Beonie XVI left Liverpool June 20. The Morgan Guernseys, once quartered at Roehampton Court, move with Mrs. Wweruti Beonie and seven others to the state fair after the sale.
Mrs Albert Koerner opened the baby girl’s baptism at Des Slutaos as relatives Derrell and Stewten tech Ina attend a national GA. The event marks a family connection to Klood county and Stewten tech Ina.
Misses Marla Dickdlison and Agnes Miller with Clara Miller escaped a sinking vessel two weeks after an eastern pleasure excursion. They notified authorities in New York City, then traveled toward Europye's treaty wire watt. Officers investigated, discovering the vessels and advising on rescue steps as the ship disaster unfolded.
London reports war correspondent Richard Yard Davis was seized by German troops south of Brussels and faced a potential shooting order as a spy. American engineer James J. Evans said Davis was held four days with little food and later released, then told of a possible pass to Germany and detention at Aix-la-Chapelle.
Rockford Aug 19 reports a wedding in Reinbeck Tuesday with H J Fullerton of Rockford marrying Ruth Morrison of Reinbeck. A Kansas City cattle shipment was brought in by Win Briggs in the past week. Miss Blanche Farnham and Martin Chukker wed by Father Quirin at Holy Name church. State Geologist A O Thomas of Town City is in Rockford for preparations.
An advertisement promotes audin E. Pinkham's herbal Yoretable Conpound as a simple remedy to keep Jersey women healthy. It ties bright eyes and lively steps to preventing headaches lassitude and low mood, claiming the product restores normal condition through roots and herbs.
A Jesup party stops in Bul Huere aboard a grand floating hotel. Four girls charm the crew but face a stern master. After an attempted action by the ship, waves of fear send the party scrambling to the deck and toward the wharf as the last bell rings.
Clarence Chubb of Citterbird Wisconsin was denied entry to the United States Navy after initial questions and a satisfactory physical, with the inspector presenting unresolved issues that halted his enlistment process.
James Felt of Chicago passed the navy examination and proceeds to training near Chicago. Funeral services were held for Charles Mr. Smith, 28, at 2 20 PM Sunday from 220 Ash Street with Rev. J A Halon officiating. Interment at Fairview.
Small local business seeks reliable helper for part time duties. Applicant should have strong time management and basic clerical skills. Position offers steady hours, friendly team, and opportunity to grow within the company. Apply in person at 123 Main Street, Courtyard building, weekdays 9 to 5.
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