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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1916

Page

10

Ecarlate Ends Jack Dacre’s Vows with Dance Masked Kiss

The tale follows Jack Dacre famed for liaisons as he falls for the mysterious Ecarlate, a dancer whose masked allure tests his marriage to Eve. After a staged reunion in his home, Ecarlate exposes herself, and Dacre proclaims love, uniting Ecarlate with his wife and sealing a complex romantic entanglement.

Eve Dacre Mr. Dacre Ecartate Eve Ecarlate Fercely Jack Agais Ebe Tearlate Duecre Dacre Ecerlate Hber Wcarlate

Food price shifts hint at easing costs in desert market

Desert grocers report modest declines in select staples as prices drift lower. Milk substitutes show slight drops from 2.86 to 2.70, eggs down 43 cents a dozen, while butter and potatoes fluctuate with frost risk. Canada’s ample supply may press prices further. fruit and grape juice demand remains uneven amid southern California Navels and grapefruit trends.

AugeRr Qian Roy Sania Canada United States Calfornia Movida

Credit Men Elect Officers For Year In Waterloo

Waterloo Credit Men association re organized at Hotel Russell Lamson J A Smith elected president W I Hoxie vice president George B Worthen secretary C J Langfeldt treasurer W J Peddicard C W Tatman A L Luna as directors meeting aimed at firming up local organization National Credit Men rep J B Moran praised Cu rrent efforts and spirit of local businessmen.

Waterloo Credit Men's Association Russell Lamson J. A. Smith W. I’. Hoxie George B. Worthen C.J. Langfeldt W. J. Peddicard C. WU. Tatman A. 2. Luna Lacal Credit Men's Association J. B. Moran National Credit Men's Assortation Moran Lhe Waterloo

Transfusion tale and brave sister in war tale

A British officer George Dobbins is saved by a sister Amelia who donates blood after a perilous transfusion. Dr Blake links blood to character, while Amelia disguises as George, leads a daring raid, and returns to front as hero. George is later promoted. Amelia and Dr Blake gain notoriety.

George Dubbing Fir Landyn Bnd Belgium England Amelia Dobbins George British Institution For Physical Investigation Lin Blake Pit Miss Dobbins Charlie Hopkins Chariie Huptins George Dobbins Orie Offcer Himarif Dobbins Amelia Gehring Dr. Blake

City in Brief Buckingham News and Local Updates

City in Brief reports a mix of local notes from Waterloo area residents and visitors. Highlights include hospital surgery for James Marsden, a chimney fire with slight damage, and several residents traveling to Denver Chicago San Francisco Seattle and California for visits and holidays. Divorces and custody actions are noted as Carrie Ward seeks support and child custody. A school area note mentions Miss Elizabeth Mann heading to Seattle for University of Washington with a La Crosse stop. A traveling Yeomen meeting and a committee assignment in Marshalltown are listed alongside local moves of N M Beekly and repairs and inspections by H C Lilley company representative L. I. Moore.

Carrie C. Ward Lee R. Ward Washington Elizabeth Mann Seattle Wash University of Washington la Crosse Wari Burns Charles Ade QO. J. Fullerton San Antonio

California's Next Governor Turns Up in State Politics

W D Stephen a progressive Republican now lieutenant governor will succeed Governor Hiram Johnson as California governor. Johnson recently won election to the United States Senate by over 300000 votes as Wilson carried the state's presidential electors and the presidency.

W. D. Stephen Hiram Johnson California Johnson United States Senate Wilson

Roads To Raise Demurrage Rates

Local coal dealers report the Interstate Commerce Commission approved the American Railway Association request to raise demurrage charges. Starting Dec 12, cars may sit 48 hours without recharge. after that, daily rates rise from $1 to $5 by day five, then stay at $5. The rule aims to force quicker unloading to ease west of Chicago coal shortages.

Interstate Commerce Commission American Trailway Association Chicago

Masonic and G A B Groups Plan Sunday Gatherings

Cedar Tent No 28 Maccabees announces Tuesday night officer elections and initiation. Lincoln circle Ladies for the G A B join Grace Methodist Sunday at 2 20 PM for Mrs Ellias funeral. W C C to meet First Methodist at 2 PM for Mrs Bruner funeral. Waterloo Masonic Study Club meets 7 30 PM Dec 11 WH Scheel secretary promises a profitable hour.

Maccabees Lincoln Cirere Jin Grace Methodist Church D. G. Ellia First Methodist Chhurch Bruner Waterloo Masonic Study Club Scheel

Closing arguments heard in Willisga slander case

In Willisga, closing arguments began in the Jones-Wilkerson slander suit as court opened with attorney Ralph Pringle for the plaintiff. The trial, now in its fourth week, is expected to resume tomorrow with a jury verdict anticipated Tuesday. Also, Marguerite Hartgraves and Henry W. Brehmer of Dumont wed by Rev. O M Yaegy at Calvary Evangelical Church.

Red Oak Dec. T Jones-Wilkerson Tniay Ralph Pringle Marguerite Hartgraves Henry W. Brehmer Dumont O. M. Yaegy Calvary Evangelical Church Brehmer Chicago

Funeral rites for Mrs Jerughma M His will be at home

Mrs Jerughma M His funeral service from the home at 2 49 p m tomorrow then at Grace Methodist Church at 8 pm conducted by Dr J Lockwood. Women of Linni coin circle Ladies of the A L will take part. interment at Warvi esw. James M Kilgerlain died at Presbyterian hospital at 1 05 am today. Survived by widow and six children. body at O Keefe Towne mortuary awaiting funeral plans.

MHS Jhrusham Jerughma Sé¢Rylegal Grace Methodist Church Lockwood Linnicoin Circle James M. Kilgerbain Jams M. Kivlerlain Presbyterian Hospital Minies Richard FR Pett Gus Borwig Martin Frank Myron Waterloo John Brooton Minn O'Keefe & Towne

Bride and Groom Remain in Jail After Disorderly House Hearing

Mr and Mrs Jef Hayes were each sentenced to seven days in the city jail after a police court hearing finding them guilty of operating a disorderly house. Hayes and his wife, recently married, were arrested at 1122 Lafayette Street. Emma Eagle Florence Graham were arraigned on similar charges, each fined 25 dollars, while Tom Huckins received seven days on the same charge. Jessie Pettit pleaded not guilty and the case was continued to Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. George Sisson and wife testified for the city.

Jef Hayes Hayes Lafayette Street Emma Eagle Florence Graham Tom Huckins Jessie Pettit George Sisson

First Woman Assistant Attorney General Named for Colorado

Miss Clara Ruth Mozzer of Denver Colo will be attorney general for Colorado after January inauguration. She will be the first woman officer of a federal department within a state executive branch, marking a historic milestone in the state government.

Clara Ruth Mozzer Denver Colo Ant Colorado

Mercury Plunges Frost Hits Land as Cold Wave Spreads

A sharp north wind pushed temperatures down from above freezing to well below zero. Frost covered fields and the Cadar river froze over as a cold wave moved in, with a forecast of cloudy skies and continued low temperatures into the week ahead.

Lele Lydney Amihings Club Cadar

Boston Red Sox to bid 860000 for Walter Johnson

Boston December 1 The Boston Americans will bid 860000 for the services of Walter Johnson, star pitcher of the Washington club, if he is on the market, said President Harry Frazee. He noted no official action had been taken, despite reports Cleveland planned a bid of 880000.

Boston Boston Americans Wll Walter Johnson Washington Harry Frazee Cleveland Johnson Frazee

Trial of O'Donnell for Wife Murder Delayed

Fort Maissen Dec 3 The second trial of M M O Donnell for the murder of his wife at Keokuk was continued today on defense counsel request and will likely be tried in January The first trial in 1914 ended with conviction and hanging then reversed by the state supreme court on appeal

Tfort Maissen M. M. O'Donnell Keokuk Fuse O'Donnell Kenkuk States Suprema

Clarksville Woman Weds With Nebraska Native

Clarksville records a marriage between Henry Beche of Pawnee City Nebraska and 73 year old Mrs Catherine Best in a Thursday ceremony conducted by Rev Rice of the Congregational Church. Beche, formerly of Clarksville, returned with his bride to reside here after years in Nebraska and time with his daughter.

Clarkaville iHenry Beche Pawnee City Neb Catherine Best Weverly Mr. Rice Congregational Church Beche Nebraska Kla Atate Clarksville

Darr Bead Urges Monticello Purchase Action

DARR BEAD urges passage of Mrs Store's bill to buy Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. The plan seeks 500000 dollars for purchase as Monticello becomes a national property. Congressman Levy says he is willing to sell to the nation for 506000 dollars, contingent on contributing 600000 in additional valuation.

Washington, D. C Mel. Willan Cumming Story Gener The Daughters of the American Revolution House Committee On Store Monticallo Thomas Jefferson Jefferson M. Levy Monticello Altho Mogttcello

Prefers Jail to Wife Gets Six Months

New York magistrate in domestic relations court orders Israel Sideman of 207 Alten street to the Island for six months after he fails to pay his wife $4 weekly. Sideman chooses prison over staying with his wife, stating he would rather be away than rely on her support.

New York Mag‘atrata Carnell Israel Alten Street Sidleman Sideman

Smits and Jack Tonnson Won't Go in Court Now

Des Moines magistrates announce for the Des Moines Municipal Court that it will require real names of persons taken in custody and confidential reporting to the court. The court criticizes the frequency of arrests under the name Smith and notes boxers and film stars as cited examples.

Smits Jack Tonnson Dex Moines Das Moines Des Moines Smith

Real Estate Transfers and Waterloo Banquet Notice

Real estate transfers list parcels in Glower's, Waterton, and Mann's additions with owners including Gluck, Etghemes, Brown, Bruhn, Beker, Winnizer, Shutelt, Jones, and Jones. An annual banquet for Waterloo Travelingmen and Businessmen is set for December 28 at 6:30 PM in the Pythian temple with a $1 fee covering banquet, dancing, and program. committees are named for general arrangements, program, and finance.

Ty Gluck Awk County Abstract Co Elmer & Feuly I. Etghemes B. Son HL Brown New Addicion Waterton JFL B. Vincent W. A. Bruhn Jonawon Jonn Fi. Beker Rosa Gaker Winnizer Sni . Mann Alva &. Jones Frank Shutelt Waterloo Pythian Temple M. J. Brown P. H. O'Neil C. W. Powell G. W. Huntley J. 5. Lamb Harry Barton Finance C. H. Bingham J.T. Rock

McDorman Kin Sought By Harrisonburg Family

Mr and Mrs S W McDorman of Harrisonburg Virginia visit their Arey relatives and seek members of the John McDorman family who moved to Black Hawk county forty years ago. John Jr Robert and Lizzie were children of Jo in McDorman.

S. W. McDorman Harrisonburg Arey Brothers Mr. McDorman John McDorman Black Hawk County John, Jr Robert Lizzie Join McDorman

Public Notice and Local Classified Fragments

Various ads and notices appear for a local audience including a studio reopening at East Fourth with holiday photo specials and two organs for sale. Lost item and reward notices, employment for a neat intelligent woman, a six room rental, and stray items like two rotary beads are listed with contact details and prices where legible.

Edison Care Courier Per J East Care Ions Street H. A Franklin Courier

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