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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1912
Page
11
Waterloo men displayed prize birds at the Iowa state poultry exhibition in Sioux City. C H Peverill entered seven birds and won three prizes including First Cock Third Honor and Fourth Cockerel. Peverill plans to enter his winners at the Cedar Rapids show January 123 to 18.
New Hartford on December 16 reports G A R officers for the year led by Commander J D Meyer and Svc Br Harmon with Ensign BE M Ensign adj J R Fifield and others. Charles Jacquis of Colorado visits. Albert Munger, Civil War veteran, dies at 72, funeral at Methodist church with G A R involvement. Various social notes include visits, travel, and local appointments. Also notices for C B S officers, and a drug ad for cold cure.
Washington report on the Interstate Commerce Commission twenty sixth annual review urges safety first as the paramount rule in train operations. It notes 8215 derailments last year, 1877 from bad track and 3847 from faulty equipment, with increases in derailments from bad track and bad equipment. The commission cites unsafe track, insufficient speed restrictions, and rotten ties as key danger factors along with a high rate of accidents due to employee error. It also mentions Dr Shallenberger the Chicago Specialist set to visit Waterloo on December 21.
Rev Hinkle of Christ Episcopal church plans a moving picture showing The Star of Bethlehem at the church Sunday evening. The three reel film follows the life of Christ from Jewish history to the manger guided by the star. A silver offering will be collected to cover expenses.
The Templar Park trustees convened Saturday to discuss park improvements. Plans included outlining projects and timelines for development, with focus on facelift work, amenities, and funding steps.
The text records the board meeting with members W H H Norrin Manchester J E Edwards Mount Pleasant F W Craig Des Moines J I Williams Charles City Gily and F P Webber Cherokee present Hear A B Lovejoy prosecutes Philip Ledley in the Jennie Brice case then a $500 prize from Every- Teixly's magazine is noted.
All arrangements are complete for the Knights of Pythias meeting at 6 39 PM with dinner served before the lodge session. A class of 26 will be conferred the rank of knight as A M Savage grand chancellor of Iowa attends to deliver an address. Other prominent members from across the state will attend for what is billed as one of the year's best meetings.
Notice announces the regular annual meeting of Leavitt & Johnson National Bank of Waterloo Iowa. It will be held at the banking office on Tuesday January 14 1913 at 10:00 am to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and conduct any lawful business. Ira Rodamar cashier.
Ida B. Rawlings seeks a decree of divorce from James W. Rawlings in Black Hawk County District Court. The petition cites cruel treatment habitual drunkenness and desertion. If James W. Rawlings fails to appear by February 17 1913 a default may be entered and judgment granted for costs and relief.
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