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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1911

Page

3

Peaternal Society Expending Million Dollars on TB Care

Improvements costing 500 000 will be made during 1813 at the free tuberculosis sanatorium near Colorado Springs by the Modern Woodmen of America. Central building and receiving hospital to be erected, tent cottages doubled to care for about 400 patients, overall cost to exceed a million dollars. The sanatorium charges no treatment fees and aims to educate the public on right living through patient outreach.

Colorado Springs Colo Woodmen of America Ieuraner Society

Inquest Finds Death of Lea A Rover From Train Incident

An inquest into the death of Lea A Rover held in Westfield concluded due precaution was not taken at the crossing near Ballou street and Westfield avenue. Testimony showed passengers crowded between tracks as trains passed, and officials described the crowding and actions of the interurban train No. 29 and freight train. Eye witnesses, workers, and conductors testified to the fatal accident and the crowding at the crossing.

Waterloo Lea A. Rover Westfield C. A Ballou Street Weetfeld Avenue Beree Methrpmen Wledze John Brink Internydig Claud T. Lytle Inter A.M. Holt Boyce Holt Brink George K. Size George K. Beers Byers How Overton Gatlow AQ Grant Boyce Robins Che Xcee Robert Sherman Gallows Mr. Overton Boree Boser Sherman Fred Cale St Fourth Street West Wise Boyce Etpick Louis Lightheart Galloway Bowes William Te Galioway Wis

Fire departments endure long hard run through snowy streets

Fire Department No. 2 responded to a bur steer and a lengthy blaze search along Park avenue west and Wellington Street. Fire was found in a Forest Avenue home near Hammond Avenue due to a coal range fire. Earlier an alarm from Franklin Street prompted No. 2 and the chemical wagon to respond. A Christmas decoration flare caused gas ignition, wailing, and burning debris brought under control before firefighters arrived. The night’s conditions included a snowstorm and strenuous horse and man effort, with minor losses and missing items later reported.

Park Avenue West Wellington Street Jthe Avenue Dunham Jim Forest Avenue Hammond Avenue Franklin Street No. 2 Christmmas Hine Tousehak Rma Evenine Park Avenue Welington Street Bridse Com- 1 Hones Best Caders Wouter

Bankruptcy furniture sale opens in Waterloo

Independence furniture dealer Heene announces a bankruptcy sale at 203 Fourth Street West featuring one third to one half off all items. The stock from Sternshein is among the newest and best in northeastern Iowa with store and factory delivery options and free storage for buyers who delay use until spring.

Heene Independence Sternshein Steet Waterloo Towa Heese

Funeral Rites Held For William F Borchers In Waterloo

Impressive burial service for William F Borchers longtime Emmanuel German Lutheran Church member and elder. Rev Theodore Wolfram led German language sermon at church and home prayers before interment at Fairview cemetery with out of town relatives present. The article also notes a replevin suit by Canfield Lumber Co against Chicago Great Western Sway over alleged unpaid freight and damage claims involving coal and oats.

William F. Borchers Emmanuel German Lutheran Church Waterloo Vine Street Theodore Wolfram Borchers Wolfram Mr. Borchers W. F. Widmann Herman Woebbeking Fairview Cemetery W. Borchers St. Louis Henry Borchers Chicago Mrs. Borchers H. Wiebrock Cresco Canfield Lumber Co Chicago Great Western Sway Milwaukee Bunkerton Ben McCoy Court House Rainbow

Hoskinson Sentenced to Life in Fort Madison

Thomas V. Hoskinson, who confessed to killing Patrolman Theodore Gerischer, was sentenced by Judge J. T. Horan in Muscatine County District Court to life imprisonment at Fort Madison. The courtroom drew the largest crowd ever seen there. the youth’s plea for clemency cited environment and false doctrine, while his mother fainted at sentencing.

Muscatine Thomas V. Hoskinson Theodore Gerischer Fort Madison T. J. Horan District Court Muscatine County A. W. Jacques Fairfield Hoskinson

Mildred Amusements Teaser at Waterton New Year Day

Theatregoers will see Mary J. Holmes novels adapted to play form with the popular author’s work on stage at Waterton. The New Year’s Day matinee and night show the original cast delivering a lively comedy with seed and tenderness praised by past productions.

Mildred Mary J. Holmes Lena Rivers Tempest Sunshine Waterton

Body of Bruno Kelroy Fails to Arrive in Waterloo

Through failed railway connections at Chicago the body of Bruno Kelroy who died Saturday in Florida did not reach Waterloo last evening. The remains are expected to arrive this evening and funeral services will be held tomorrow at New Hartford. The body will rest at Wisner's undertaking parlors in Waterloo.

Chicago Bruno Kelroy Florida Waterloo New Hartford Wistner

Cardus Worked Like a Charm in Womanly Ailments

Jonesville South Carolina letter from Mrs. J. S. Kendrick describes severe pain and weakness. After unsuccessful hospital surgery and medicines, Cardus tonic improved her condition, enabling her to work pain free. Endorses Cardus as a long used vegetable remedy for women.

Jonesville S. C J. S. Kendrick Cardus WN. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga Tenn

Meritol Cough Remedy Promises Cure for Croup

The ad touts Meritol Cough Remedy as unequaled for croup and effective for colds and throat troubles. It claims prevention when given at the first sign of the croupy cough and notes widespread use in thousands of homes. Sold by Henderson Drug Co. and Rea Cross Drug Co.

Meritol Henderson Drag Co Rea Cross Drag Co

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Peaternal Society Modern Woodmen Sanatorium Leo A. Boyer A.B. Bragdon, HH. Seebeties, W. We. Wyan Chamberlain’s W. AL Covel & Son West Fourth Sr Feneral WM. F. Borchers Carlord Canfield Lumber Co, Sues C, G Www. RY Phealore Wolton Friend Chamberlain Tlarrison ME. Kober la Porte City Orra Mae Wilson Charles Elliott Freeport Gladys Lorraine Arthur W. Smith Fannie R. Mumper MR. Kelroy Iround Syndicate Bldg Cardui F. Cc DEVOE Orpheum Theatre Bridge Street Mabel Ettinger West Fourth Street Fletcher Castoria Chas. H. Fletcher Cesitauur Company Murray Stably New York Citr. Pc Philadelphia Benjamin Franklin Waterloo Business College Blackstone — State House Black Hawk Coffee & Spice Co Black Hawk Auto Top CO Fifth Street West FO Wy Ler Co Iowa B. Schultz Commercial ST
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