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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
8
A Cedar Falls labor case seeks 15000 damages for a left hand injury in 1909 by a press machine at Wagner Manufacturing Co. The suit alleges negligence in machine operation and lack of safety devices. Other actions include stock misrepresentation and account claims involving multiple parties and small sums.
A Courier note requests a writer using the nom-de-plume Good Roads to call at the Courier office regarding public interest matters. The name on the communication is blurred and a direct contact could not be established. An added ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds and mentions local sellers.
Chicago markets report estimated receipts for hogs cattle and sheep for today and tomorrow. Hog prices opened higher and closed up with varied classes noted. cattle and sheep markets opened weak to steady. Cash grains dairy butter and hides values appear in the market list with multiple price points.
The Waterloo barber shops will close all day Saturday for Christmas. They will reopen Friday night until 11 o'clock to accommodate customers seeking work in the line. The note suggests beards will grow during the holiday, with a busier Monday ahead.
Mrs George Lamb of Katy Texas arrived ahead of schedule to attend her father funeral. The service for Mr Stell was Sunday at 2 30 PM at First Presbyterian Church with interment in Elmwood Cemetery.
Waverly December 23. While hunting north of town Herman and Ed Luesenbop sighted and shot at a silver fox but light shot shells failed to harm it. They tracked the animal for miles and could not locate it again. Red foxes are common in the area. the silver fox is scarce and valuable, worth about 150 to 160 dollars.
The University of Michigan football team disavows the election of J. Joy Miller of Detroit as captain after discovering he was not enrolled in classes. A Grinnell College concert is announced for December 29 at the Congregational church with tickets sold at Henderson's and Halden & Floyd's.
Reports from merchants show holiday buying ahead of previous years with busy crowds in shops and toy stores. Buyers favor quality items, gifts, jewelry and clothing as Christmas approaches, helped by cold snowy weather and early gift making.
Announcement for a special convocation of Tabernacle Chapter No 52 R A M on Thursday evening December 23 at 7:30 for Royal Arch Degree work. Visiting companions welcome. Officials enforce early post notices by 9 o'clock.
Miss Ethel Ettelhaber, 36, at 258 Wendell Street, survived a gunshot aimed at her through a bedroom window Tuesday night. A cornet or corset steel shield her body as the bullet tore the curtain and struck near her shadow. Police hunt John Schrecker, 40, of 29 West Chestnut Street, a supposed special policeman for George W. Jackson company, as the would be assassin.
Wanted experienced dining room girls at Pilgrim Hotel Marshalltown Indiana. $20 per month, room and board provided.
Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Wickersham demands data after a Cosmopolitan article quotes his letter to U S Attorney Wise regarding the sugar trust case. A lawyer, Thomas Harned, sues for libel over the piece, while Wise aids the investigation into the letter’s theft and possible prosecution.
Washington December 22 Rear Admiral W B Schley OBNR publicly urged Commander Peary to submit his proofs of reaching the north pole to a scientific body other than the National Geographic Society. He argued Denmark's experts should judge Peary’s evidence to ensure impartial testing comparable to Cook's data. The Copenhagen university consistory was cited as objective in handling such tests.
Des Moines reports the Polish wrestling great Zbyszko declares the upcoming handicap match next week will be his final appearance in the area. He says he plans to throw three challengers, notes confidence in beating Ordnungman Roller Gotch and Rehner, and mentions he has shed thirty pounds as he sharpens speed for the bout.
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