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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1910
Page
8
Cedar Falls Commercial Club works to secure right of way for the interurban to Dike and a Waterloo line. Leaders pledge to route east of the river via the bridge, moving cars through the business district to capture passenger trade. Most right of way is secured and construction likely in 1911.
The column reports J. mal land is gravely ill with slim recovery chances. J. A. Cousins travels to Des Moines to scout sites for the upcoming legislature. Charles Grady and Chicago relatives attend his parents golden wedding. Lizzie Perrin seeks treatment at Jaynes hospital. FH. J. Wood reaches Allison for road matters. John Grady and Mary McCullion wed at Cedar Falls in 1860 and now reside in New Hartford with about twenty-five relatives attending a four course dinner and generous gifts. Harmon visits Shell Rock with son Fred. J. A. Morrison and spouse spend holidays with A. F. Seaver. New Hartford Chapter No. 120, GOE elected officers for the year. Officers include May Philo, W.A.. BE. J. Dunham, W.P.. Mrs Quinnie Sprague A.M.. Mrs Nettle Pelletier Cond.. Helen Mack assistant conductor. Emma Fitch treasurer. Florence Jennings secretary. Mrs Andrew Damm initiated. Before adjournment Mrs Q Sprague presented two china pieces to outgoing W.M. Mrs Carrin Olmstead for four years’ service. A Star Ladies supper followed the session.
Shell Rock residents report weekend visits and arrivals including Mrs C W Rowley from Union and Frank Bement with daughter Margaret from Spokane. Local clergy and families attend church events, travel plans to Peoria and Colorado noted, and Christmas programs referenced along with several visits to relatives and funerals in Clarksville area.
The hold a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miner Soush with the entire Soush family together except George who lives in Minnesota and cannot attend.
In Hennepin Oklahoma on December 26 a physician, 33 year old Dr R S Burns, was found murdered in his bed at the office. Bloodhounds are tracking an unidentified slayer after the skull was crushed by an ax or iron bar. The killer reportedly dragged the body half a mile from the office then changed plans and left it nearby. The crime was discovered by a visitor who found bloody bed clothing. Burns had been indicted for assault with intent to kill a Blacksmith in Harrison Arkansas before moving to Hennepin.
Funeral services for the late Hiram Champlin will be held Tuesday afternoon. Rev. H. G. Beeman of Walnut Street Baptist Church will officiate, with a brief home prayer service at 2 oclock, then church services at 2 30. Burial is at Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers are W. W. Pierce F. E. McStay H. S. Bunnell H. Hackett A. R. Ferguson and S. P. Townsend.
The city's firefighters at Station No 2 received a richly bound Bible as a gift Saturday evening from the Ladies' Social Band, a religious women’s organization. The men were described as partaking freely of the gesture.
Mr and Mrs William Fegies of 706 South Street left for Bunker Hill Kansas after the death of his sister Mrs Garrie Kennicott yesterday morning. The decedent a daughter of George W Fegies TaPorte City pioneer and now a resident of Waterloos is survived by her widower and four sons and three daughters.
James H. Fitch, a Clayton county resident and Civil War veteran, died at the Soldiers' Home at 6 30 Saturday morning of pulmonary tuberculosis. Entered the home July 24 1909. Survived by widow Sarah J. Fitch, a daughter and a son. Fitch served in Companies A and FB Fourth Iowa Cavalry from Virginia. The daughter Esterin lives in Waterloo. Son Erasmus residence unknown. Others mentioned include J C Woods recovering from a leg fracture and Mrs A T Lane traveling in California with plans to visit Waterloo. Policeman Haines, recently ill, resumed duty.
In New York on December 26 Dr Frederick A Cook responds to Knud Rasmussen’s November attack alleging Rasmussen and two Eskimo youths forged statements about Cook’s Arctic voyage. Rasmussen urged authenticity, while Cook denies the Eskimo testimonies and accuses Rasmussen of bias and misrepresentation.
New York dispatch reports famine in China affecting about 3,000,000 people with urgent need for $1,000,000. The interdenominational committee in Shanghai asks missionaries and Chinese partners to raise funds, with contributions to foreign missions boards or the Red Cross. The two provinces Kiang Su and An Hui have a combined population of over 37 million. Italy is to be supported until May.
Real estate transfers listed by Black Hawk Co Abstract Co include Henry Lehmann to Etha Gurr and Bernice Rickert for part of lot 1 block 60 Cooley's addition Waterloo price $1. A B Lichty to Albert Rodamar part of lot 7 block 28 Westfield Waterloo. Cedar Valley Development Co to Orra B Gaylord lot 459 Pleasant View addition Waterloo price $100. C A Gracely to Martha Biddulph lot 30 block 2 Auditor Rainbow's pint Cascagen Place Waterloo price $3300. Picture framing First class work guaranteed Peterson Bros 221 W 4th.
A review praises an ambitious production about political corruption driven by finance power. Charles Klein and Henry T. Harris are credited for the dramatic work, with Mgr Hinrichs lauded as a premier operatic musical director. Adelaide Thurston’s new comedy Miss Ananias earns strong marks in Minneapolis.
The United Play Co will present The Lion and the Mouse in Waterloo this evening. The American play is described as a lively, engaging production suitable for local audiences.
The American Drug and Press Association markets Meritol as absolutely pure and of real merit selected by its directors as the best article for its purpose. It is endorsed by leading physicians, druggists, and newspaper men nationwide. In this locality the Henderson Drug Co. serves as the association’s sole representative. Ask for Meritol goods.
Daisy Cameron, Broadway favorite, will appear in C. Herbert Kerr's new comedy Nancy with a strong supporting company. Saturday matinee and night performances announce a continuation of her celebrated role Little Dollie Dimples.
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