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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1916

Page

5

Death of Ann Hankner Claimed Accident Result

The brief notice reports Erwalt Hankner died May 3 after a boxing bout and his mother Augusta Hankner sues to recover 2750 on a policy. Other items include lawsuits over stock receiverships sheriff’s claims for prisoner care and various divorce, alimony, and damages actions from multiple parties.

Erwalt Hankner Ad Insurance Augusta Hankner Pickett, Swisher & Farwell Niwale Hankner Divrie

Finger Lost in Brass Foundry Gas Explosion

Second Street resident Manahl was injured in an explosion at Superior Brass on Tuesday afternoon. He lost a finger, suffered a broken finger, and heavy facial injuries though doctors expect he will not lose sight. He had been heating brass scraps when gas formed and exploded, with flames nearby. He has served as superintendent at the foundry for some time.

Wrank Manahl Superior Brass

City orders snow removal from sidewalks citywide

Property owners citywide warned Thursday to clear all snow and ice from sidewalks within 10 hours or the city will remove the debris and bill abutting property. City crews have been clearing business districts and will extend to residential areas once finished.

Youth Arthur Smith Charged With Larceny

Arthur Smith, 17, was taken into custody Thursday afternoon on a larceny charge. He allegedly entered a home while the resident was away and stole wearing apparel. The case will be investigated at the county attorney's offices today.

Arthur Smith Mmin Tatler Connty Attorney

Traveling men denounce town road policy at Waterloo banquet

At the twenty third annual banquet of the Waterloo Traveling and Business Men's association 200 members heard Senator W G Haskell of Cedar Rapids condemn Iowa road policy noting Iowa ranked thirty eighth for seed roads and citing over 800 auto accidents in September and October urging legislation benefiting factories and cities.

Winterloo Fontest Elern W. G. Draskell Cedar Rapids Waterloo Traveching Men's Business Men's Association K.P Mr. Haskell Commercia Waterloo Haskell Alwicks Lowa Anda Iowa Waskell California New York Indiana Iawa Octeber Lowa

Fight for State Capital Next Month Toasts and Speeches

The program for the association banquet featured J. QO. Transbauer as toastmaster, with I. L. Morris delivering the welcome, Emily Trevorth performing, and various selections by the orchestra. Other speakers included Meckne on political travels, Powell on organization sentiment, and Katharine Bower Miller presenting a headlining reading.

J. QO. Transbauer Association I. L. Morris Emily Trevorth C. R. Rohde Katharine Bower Miller

East Park Presbyterian Sunday school to launch modern plan

At the annual East Park Presbyterian Sunday School meeting last night attendance rose 27 percent. A new year program adopts modern educational methods aiming at the advanced Presbyterian standard. The school, 1916 pennant winner, seeks to double membership with a coast to coast auto race on the Lincoln highway launching the drive and class designations next Sunday. Official roles include William Hall superintendent, J Deporty assistant, Mrs. George Smith director of religious instruction, and others in various departments.

East Park Presbyterian Sunday School Lincoln Highway Wwe William Hall J. Deporty George Smith W. H. Counsell W. Thomas JH. F. Rodhund Josephine Affa Jantha Holdiman H. Girtler Bernice Pilson Howard Holman Fiureen Talley

Humans in North America 125000 Years Ago

Florida geologist Sellards and Prof Way report fossil finds at Vero Florida show modern humans inhabited North America over 125000 years ago. Bones of humans lie with mastodon and sabertooth remains in a cave deposit as advance journal pages reveal.

Chicago North American J H. Sellards Florida Oliver P. Way Vero Mr. Letlard The Journal of Geology Sellards

Strata Debate Over Early Human Remains In Pleistocene Layer

Scientists discuss fossils from a Pleistocene deposit.kKtratum notes extinct species suggesting earliest human remains on the continent. Other researchers doubt pre-glacial existence. a later disclosure is promised. Waterloo businessmen consider railroad experts for a fair, experienced leadership.

Waterloo interest in Thorne's succ appointment

Businessmen of Waterloo seek the appointment of essor to Clifford Thorne as railroad commissioner. George W. Hinntley, on behalf of local concerns, conferred with Gov. Clarke about the matter, but the discussion details remain unclear.

Waterloo Essor Clifford ‘Thorne George W. Hinntley Gov. Clarke

Card of Thanks and church meeting notices

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Dominick Witry and family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid. Rev T M Fenwick of the Free Methodist church will conduct a Waterloo quarterly meeting with services at 7 30 tonight and Saturday and an official board meeting after tomorrow night service.

Witry Conry Dominick Witry T. M. Fenwick Marion The Free Methodist Church Waterloo

Good Fellows Fund Donation Acknowledged

The Courier and Reporter notes receipt of 5 from Theatrical State Employees union for the Good Fellows fund benefiting the organization.

Good Fellows Fund Theatrical State Employes Good Fellows Courier and Reporter

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