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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1915

Page

8

Physician Drove Down Track in Crossing Crash

D R Caffey a switch engine helper suffered fractured legs after the engine backed toward Fourth Street and collided with an automobile driven by Dr C Huntoon at a Bluff Street crossing at 7 30 last evening. Caffey was removed from the running board and rushed to Presbyterian hospital. Dr Huntoon escaped injury and aided the injured man.

D. R. Caffey Lafayette Ieet C. G Caffey Fourthtreet Huntoon Bluff Street Fourth Treet Sevral Fourth Street Presbyterian Hospital Altho Casebeer

J E B Sedgwick Appointed Waterworks Trustee

Mayor appoints J E B Sedgwick to waterworks trustee with term to Jan 1 1922. Warrant book opened for widows pensions. county auditor issues over 3000 warrants monthly, previously weekly, with stamps and mailings. Supt Berry and other trustees approve appointment. Sedgwick serves 22 years in waterworks.

Thompson J. EB. Sedgwick J. W. Rath J. W. Krapfel Sedgwick Berry

Barclay Township Birth Brings Family to Eleven Children

In Barclay Township on Christmas morning at 3 o clock Mrs. Mike Stabell gave birth to a son, boosting the Stabell family to eleven living children. The couple, with four sons and six daughters born in Barclay, celebrate a large brood and blessings for the parents.

Barclay Two Mike Stabell Mike Stabell Barclay Township Teddy Kaiser Wilhelm

Plaste Fers Elects Officers At Local Meeting

A Monday plasterers association meeting drew large attendance. Officers elected for the coming year include President M. F. Peterson, Vice President A. J. Mahoney, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer H. F. Launshach, Tyler James Coutts, and Trustee Harold Wilks.

Plasterers’ Association M. F. Peterson A. J. Mahoney H. F. Launshach Tyler James Coutts Harold Wilks

Correction of Good Fellow contribution credit error

An error in the Cour tier and Reporter miscredited Mrs J C Ricker for a Good Fellow contribution. The Dec 23 notice listed $2 instead of the correct $5. The correct amount appears in all Good Fellow accounts. the discrepancy lies only in publication.

J. C. Ricker

Real estate transfers list with Waterloo deeds

Real estate transfers report multiple Waterloo transactions from Hemenway to Nissen and other owners. Transfers include Hagerman Place blocks and lots, Whitney & Sedgwick addition parcels, Meadowdale plant site, Prospect Hills lot 162, and GreenbElm addition parcels with nominal sums. Names include Hemenway Nissen Galloway Edmund Miller Lumry and Austin, with properties in 31-90-14 28-89-13 and adjacent blocks.

Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co H. C. Hemenway Jorgen Nissen Northwestern Land & Trestment Co T. Henry Hagerman Place Waterloo Galloway Investment Co AY. L

Waterloo Railroad News Briefly Told

Railroad brief reports light rain delaying Waterloo operations briefly. No injuries or major incidents noted. Local crews inspect tracks and resume service as weather clears.

Waterloo Railroad

Waterloo rail line restores No. 68 schedule changes

Waterloo traffic officials and state rail officials reach agreement at the Commercial club. Train No 68 to resume former route leaving Waterloo 9 30 am now 8 20 am from January connecting with Iowa Falls Short Line at Vinton. Also notes coal strike prep and a mail sack found near Council Bluffs.

Waterloo Traffic Association Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Commercial Club Waterloo Iowa Falla Vinton John Farmer Cedar Rapids A. B. Wallace Manly Keith G. Crowther King BE. Beal Chicago Minors Central Accountants Oo Joy. Jacobs I. C Fort Dodge Illinois Central Cedar Falls & Northern Waterloo Theatre

Suffragist To Campaign On Horseback In Ozarks

Mrs. Alice Courthé Moyer-Wing, field secretary for Missouri Equal Franchise, plans to ride remote Ozark mountain areas on a thoroughbred campaign mare named La Belle to advocate votes for women. The Missouri native, widowed for 18 years, remarried Turner G. Wing, a St. Louis paint manufacturer who bought the horse and supports the saddle campaign.

St. Louis Alice Courthé Moyer-Wing Missouri Equal Franchise Association Ozark Mountains Ozarks

Why Gasoline Has Gone Up

A Washington inquiry into rising gasoline prices explores causes and the effect of competition after Standard Oil dissolution. Officials note transportation rates and regional price variations as key factors while agencies study possible market power without yet drawing conclusions.

THINGS THEATRICAL HERE AT HOME

A long note lists Waterloo shows and burlesque acts including Al Reeves and his beauty revue, with dates Friday to Sunday and references to Birth of a Nation at the Waterlogal next week, plus Majestic performances by Joseph B. Howard and other vaudeville acts in a two show Friday bill.

Waterloo Priday al, Reeves Wilhy the Liow Reeves Delon Revie Mer Columbia Wheel Mitty H Sieowss Rome W. Criffith the Majestic Joseph B. Howard Howard The Majestic Vaaudeville M Honard Vaudeuile Jnewest Mystle Canary Caruso Master Paul Branchos Louise de Fogzi Brooks Bowen Wilson Aubrey

Lohr Arrested After Claiming Vast East Land Interests

Charles Lohr, who alleged large property holdings in the east and plans to buy a car at an auto factory before a big Tand deal in Pennsylvania, obtained $25 on a worthless check from Groceryman Berry. He was jailed, behaved oddly, and this week committed by the insane commission to a hospital in Independence. He said he would tour the Pacific coast with friends after the land deal and car purchase.

Charles Lohr Pennsylvania Berry Lohr Insane Commission Fle Hospital East Pacific Coast

Business Booms in Bridgeport as Machinists Gain Pay

William F. Hanley writes from Bridgeport Connecticut that business conditions are at their best. Machinists are in demand with wages from 45 to 76 cents an hour and tool makers at 90 cents. The Remington UMC Arms Co. and other plants run day and night, and Hanley will not return home for at least another year.

William F. Hanley Waterloo Courier Bridgeport

Sherman act policy fuels competition in oil decree era

The inquiry notes natural business and competitive conditions largely shape the current business posture. The policy in the Sherman act, enforced under the Standard Oil decree, aims for competition, and the country is experiencing competition in parts of the economy.

Overloading The Stomach Trial Package Ad

An advertisement for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claims overeating harms the digestive system and that the tablets digest food, increase gastric fluids, prevent constipation, and reduce gluttony. It offers a free trial package by mail from FL A. Stuart Co., 216 Stuart Building, Marshall, Michigan.

Stuart A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Unforgettable Fireside Tales at the Majestic Palaces

A film week begins at the Majestic Palaces with The Unnger Sig na story of a man rising from obscurity to vast political power. Accompanied by Double Trouble and Phe ioptor's Wife's Temptation, the program features Doughie Fairbanks in adventures, including a memory loss twist as he becomes Mr. Grassfield in a tale of identity and cunning. The show runs today and tomorrow with 7:30 and 9 PM screenings.

George Mlelna Palaces Theatre Iis Rae Iin Havan Rupert Doughes Arthur Hoops Thular Raja Ruby Tiofananta Mulines Doughis Enirbanks Kaystown Pheioptor Doughie Fairbanks Duto Barr Hye Way Fairbanks Sabbath Day Society Pairbanks Hfe Urassfleld

ILD Pistol For Christmas Now 15 Brower Is Dead

In Kathryn North Dakota the Hendrickson home saw a Christmas pistol game turn deadly when 15 year old Brower Brower shot and killed Edwin Vendrickson, 11, while their mother was away. The Barnes county coroner ruled no inquest necessary.

Brower Kathryn N. D Edwin Vendrickson Hendrickson Barnes County

Milford tragedy as mother dives for drowned sons

Milford Conn Dec 29 Mrs Edward Krause threw her two small sons into the Milford reservoir and then jumped in after them. She was rescued but the boys drowned and their bodies have not been recovered. Mrs Krause to be examined for mental condition. Also a notice that Tribe of Ben Tur dues are due by December 31.

Corl Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Milford, Conn Edward Krause Milford

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