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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
1
Des Moines reports say Iowa chicken shows disrupt the foot and mouth quarantine as many are scheduled. Shows draw crowds from long distances, increasing contagion risk and triggering veterinary caution near infection circles. Movement of live stock remains restricted. Minnesota bars stock, rail traffic hampered by regulations.
Four of five Des Moines city council members publicly oppose saloons and plan to grant no new saloon permits next year. Officials cite convictions and temperance pressure as driving a strictly prohibition era stance amid growing public sentiment.
Herbert Frazier endured over thirty minutes in subzero Mississippi waters after breaking through ice while crossing from Fulton to Lyons. He walked most of the way, fell when ice thinned to half an inch, and unconsciousness followed until rescuers hauled him to shore with a boat pushed across the ice. His frozen gloves aided his brief flotation and held him until help arrived.
In Montevideo Chile during the holidays Miss Pearl A. Bills formerly of Vinton and a music teacher at Concepcion College will marry Arthur C. Barrette of Boulder Colorado. Barrette has worked as a mining engineer with Bachus Johnson Mining Co in Lima Peru. Bills is known statewide for her teaching with schools and organizations.
Monticello December 19 Rufus Gear vart found guilty of selling intoxicating liquors by the district court and fined 500 dollars. In lieu of payment he will be sent to jail Floyd Truesdae another bootlegger was involved in the case.
An old offender was sued for 1606 dollars or imprisonment for 350 days. He faced ten fines of 100 dollars each or 314 days imprisonment, totaling 663 days. The combined imprisonment could reach 663 days with a 2000 dollar sum. Whobur Stott was fined 600 dollars.
Ladora Dec. 19 Fire late last evening wiped out the town business section. Stores and an elevator were destroyed. Fire departments from Brooklyn and Marengo assisted in subduing the flames.
The Iowa Supreme Court granted a re hearing in W. B. Doran vs Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway. The plaintiff, a car repairer, won $16 000 for injuries from a four year old accident. He argues the judgment is excessive as injuries are only permanent in one arm and questions the negligence instructions. The case will be re argued at the January term.
Dao Knupp and Gilly Geren shipped a car load of hogs and sheep to Chicago last Monday. Miss Ina Benarden surprised her mother with a 60-guest birthday gathering Sunday. The annual hunt occurred Monday with 2300 rabbits killed. The event featured Fred Winn as reader and an oyster supper at Shady Grove hall for about 40 attendees. Robert Manot and Fred Winn led the hunt. Miss Rhoda Brandt and Walton headed to Wisconsin Tuesday. Harvey Bunce of Moro, Minn., visits his sister Mrs. Oscea Lange.
Gresham residents report visits to Waterloo and Cedar Falls over the weekend. Elmer Shanewise injured two fingers in a corn shelter but not seriously hurt. Both Gresham schools prepare Christmas programs with the public school program Wednesday and the Sunday school Thursday. Mrs. Will Shanewise ill with grip. Mrs. Will Mether returns from a stay at the Will Miller home near Dewar.
Independence reports a pretty wedding between Miss Marie Lauer and Mr Ralph Warren Gearhart with Rev Theo Morning officiating before 90 guests. Marie Lauer served as reporter for the Conservative and Gearhart is the county engineer. P M Freeman of Hazelton township is named to fill a county supervisor vacancy after J. Lyon’s death. County Auditor Everett will join Century Lyceum bureau as booking agent after January. Local post office hours extended to 6 pm for Christmas parcels. A new auto firm forms in Independence with O B Finn and A York, garage in Jones and Raimond building. Recorder-elect C A Kenyon plans to move his family here. A break-in at Gedney hotel netted $150. Buchanan County Medical Society convened, considering a county or city hospital. Venice imported 6,000 tons of American coal and ordered 25,000 tons for next year.
La Porte City notes list social visits and family news. Twin six pound daughters born to Mr and Mrs Hoard at the Roy Ballay residence. Visits include Miaw Josephine Ronan of Toronto departing via Yellowstone area, and Mrs Elizabeth Hummel arriving to stay with Percy Hummel. Local residents travel to Chicago Streator and Jackson for holidays while others plan winter stays.
A black collie belonging to an ambulance corps on the east battlefield near Berlin has saved over twenty lives. In peace times the dog is a water dog at Halle station but at night the dog searches snowbound fields for wounded soldiers. The dog carries a red cross on its collar and guides ambulance teams to the injured by bringing a piece of the victim's gear as a sign. Hundreds have been saved as the dogs learned to focus on the living.
A companion guide explains aviation jargon and terms from aeroplane to hydroseroplane. The New Modern English Minstrated Dictionary lists editors, authorities, and how the glossary helps readers understand news, nicknames, town sizes, and public figures.
Linden and Manchester residents share stories of falls illness travel and visits while Christmas events approach. Local real estate transfers list Galloway Investment Co Rosa Hartman Kline Lethsohn Brown Honey Brinkman and Bell with amounts ranging from 1 to 19000 dollars.
With heavy snow on the French German border the alpine regiments clash on skis. The Chasseurs Alpins, based in Chamonix and Grenoble, are adept skiers who can cover long distances without fatigue. Last winter the regiment climbed Mont Blanc entirely on skis with no dropouts.
Students at West High held a public program yesterday afternoon in the school auditorium marking the holiday close. The program featured music readings and a playlet titled A Christmas Chime with the glee club performing.
A fragment notes revelers bedecking in middies skirts and varied stockings, then singing several clever songs in festive regalia. The lively scene highlights costume flair and musical merriment.
Des Moines reports a revival led by Rev William Sunday with more than 9000 converts and daily handshakes as crowds of 200 to 300 affiliate. Organizers announce Sunday movement totals at about 590000 converts nationwide as meetings continue many days.
The tabernacle and Orpheum campaigns for men have been highly successful with strong attendance and visible satisfaction from participants. Organizers report steady interest and praise for the series, reflecting broad engagement in the community program.
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