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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1912
Page
4
ER ILL two hours, attack of acute indigestion. RH A Ficken, prominent furniture dealer, longtime War Joo resident, died this morning at his home 13 Million Avenue West. He retired last night.
Shortly after 10 o clock, H. Picken Ficken, in apparent health, woke with stomach pain between 1 and 2 PM and died at 3:30 PM with his wife calling a physician. A Burlington native born April 12, 1876, he was active in First Baptist Church, the Choral Union, and Brotherhood. He married Amanda Frederickson May 12, 1904, and lived in Muscatine and Burlington before settling in town. He leaves a widow, his mother, two brothers, and a sister.
Twenty eight assessors and deputy assessors of Black Hawk county met in the supervisors room at the court house for a morning school of instruction and conference. J W Boyle was chairman with Mathias Miller secretary. The roll of townships was called as officers present were noted. The annual meetings are provided by law to secure uniformity in valuations.
A terse note quotes a wry saying about thieves who rob Peter to pay Paul and plan a larger loan in the future. The remark attributed to Puck frames a cautious, sly financial motif.
A domestic scene unfolds as Mrs. Simpson pleads to please her husband over tense exchanges about cooking hot weather meals and unspoken disappointments. He minimizes her efforts while she laments constant fault finding. After a strain, she seeks reconciliation and vows forgiveness, returning to a fragile peace. The piece closes with a note on Ireland’s color symbolism and flag history.
Dialog mimics rural talk with two farmers debating city impressions and threshing sounds. Judge voices a quirky concluding remark about the overall feel of the scene and its rustic flavor.
Mrs. Anna Fraser Whannell of 252 Western Avenue Waterloo died at 5:20 PM of pneumonia after four days illness. She was 40 years old and survived by husband John H. Whannell and nine month old Ralph Fraser. A devout United Presbyterian, she supported Willing Workers and the Women’s Missionary Society. Funeral at First United Presbyterian with Rev. M. G. Munn. interment Elmwood cemetery alongside her infant son. Born December 1, 1882 in Marshalltown Iowa, she grew up in Tarkio and worked for James Black Dry Goods Co. before marriage June 20, 1907.
Henry Hunemiller of Readlyn Florida tried to stir trouble outside the Majestic. Chief Leighton in plain clothes intervened and subdued the incident. Hunemiller pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid a 6.25 fine. Myron Kingsley, Earl Teeter, and Glen Teeter faced police arraignment for disturbing the peace. the case was dismissed after assurances they would refrain from further fights.
The relatives thank friends the Odd Fellows and the ladies of the W R for their beautiful floral offerings at the time of Mrs. Mary B. Snow's death. Courier want ads will save you time and money.
Local notes report visitors and residents in Waterloo including Mrs Hanlon recovering at St Francis hospital and Miss Stafford visiting friends. Diphtheria cases rise with three new quarantines. Social events center on a Lindner reception and a YWCA gym class open meeting. Incorporation filings for Century Building Co. also noted.
A fashion note highlights lace collars worn over coats this season. The illustration shows a net collar with lace, accented by white silk braid buttons and loops, presenting a refined, decorative accessory.
Modeled last fall, the improvements being quite extensive. The capital stock is placed at $60,000, of which 500 shares are to be preferred stock and 100 shares common stock. The stockholders are B. J. Howrey, F. J. Eightrey, A. M. Place and C. A. Barber.
The Christian Endeavor social planned for this evening by the Westminster Presbyterian church youth group at Mrs. William Graham home on Park Avenue West has been postponed.
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