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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1927
Page
2
C P Shockley renowned architect died at 47 after a heart attack following an appendectomy. He designed numerous Waterloo buildings and was supervising projects in Ottumwa and Fairfield. Survived by wife Tennie and two children Pauline and Clinton Jr, with funeral plans pending in Waterloo. Burial at Vinton.
Friends relatives and coworkers at Rath Packing Company attended the funeral for Genevieve Wadey Stewart who drank poison in a fit of despair. The service at Kistner chapel was led by Rev. A P Blough of the Church of the Brethren with pallbearers from the church’s Sunday school class. Burial followed at Elmwood.
A.J. Williams of Oelwein died early Sunday at his sister Mrs Frank Foxs home 4038 Second Street cast. Services will begin with a family prayer at 3 p m at the Fox residence followed by public rites at Gospel Baptist church in Woodlawn at 2 30 p m Tuesday.
Janesville Indiana February 7 Special report notes that while many firms cut winter staff, the Refer Manufacturing Company has kept all workers and added Saturday afternoons to the schedule. Five full time salesmen now travel to sell road machinery. Concrete mixers are marketed by a large mail order house. Mrs J J Rosenthal from Cleveland is visiting her mother Mrs Emm Strayer at 414 Washington Street along with other relatives.
Des Moines reports the Forty-second general assembly nears week four with 161 measures introduced versus 100 in the prior period. By week four this session 123 bills have been introduced and not acted upon, compared with 69 two years ago. No measures have been withdrawn or indefinitely postponed, unlike four weeks in the previous assembly.
In Kingsley Iowa on February 7 Mrs. Ethel J. Barry, after securing a divorce from Harry Barry for desertion, obtained a license to remarry and wed Harry Kuhn of Oakland California within the same hour. The divorce decree allowed remarriage at any time. Mrs. Barry had been married in Lincoln Nebraska on February 4 1923 and claims her husband deserted shortly after. The remarriage was performed by Rev. F Earl Burgess.
W H Pemberton, 80, Benton County pioneer and longtime Christian Church member, died at his Vinton home after months of illness and a stroke in fall. Born February 20, 1847 in Indiana, he moved to Benton County in 1857 and married Rachael Amanda Buntin in 1871. He is survived by his widow, two daughters Ida Menaugh and Ada, and a son John KK. Funeral held yesterday afternoon, conducted by the church pastor with Rev C W Grendson assisting.
Rev WV Gordon Jones former pastor of the Vinton Baptist church has been adjudged insane in Oregon and committed to the state insane hospital. He left Vinton three years ago for Pocatello Oregon and later toured the southwest with a widow church member who abandoned four children. Jones was arrested under the Mann Act and jailed before the insanity ruling. He has spent most of his time reading his bible in prison.
Special report notes Traer public schools reached almost 460 enrollment, the largest in the school's history. New pupils joined at the second semester start after 445 enrolled at the September opening. Funeral held in Jesup for Mrs. David Gilson with burial at Cedar Crest cemetery.
In a midwinter housing shift six families moved into Waterloo while six departed. The newcomers listed include Ralph Travis at 307 Denver Roy Lockhart at 403 Seventh east Clifford Burnett at 18 Bryant I. 1, 618 Third west Ernest Jung at 208 Summit and A. A. Armbrust at 315 Brockwell Arms.
Musterole claims to loosen up colds with a warm tingle from mustard oils and a cooling afterfeel. It is touted as helpful for bronchitis sore throat stiff neck pleurisy rheumatism croup asthma and other pains and aches with a note it may prevent pneumonia and flu.
Nashville Feb 7 One man has been killed and possibly two others have fallen victims to gang warfare in southern Illinois costing 13 lives. Scrubby timber patches in Washington county were searched today by organized bands to solve the disappearance of Mrs Ethel Price wife of highway patrolman Lory Price whose body with two gunshot wounds was found near here. Price and his wife were abducted Jan 17. Belief is that Price was killed for knowing too much about the Shelton and Birger gangs and that Mrs Price also was slain. The first woman victim was Mrs Steve George who died weeks ago in the dynamiting and burning of Shady Rest a cottage belonging to Charles Birger. Hints have been given that the mysterious death of Mrs Helen Holbrook in St Petersburg Fla may be connected with the Birger Shelton feud. When the three Shelton brothers were on trial in Quincy for mail robbery Walter Provine said she might have been removed so she could not testify. Friends said Mrs Holbrook lived in Harrisburg Dr and her favor was contended for by Carl Shelton and Birger. Coincident with the search for Mrs Price Carl Earl and Bernie Shelton convicted of mail robbery arrived at Leavenworth to begin terms of two years each. They say they were framed by Charles Birger.
Des Moines reports claim the Fish and Game Commission is inefficient purely political and allied with commercial fishermen. Spirit Lake director urges replacing it with a nonpolitical, nonpaid body. Warden Albert vows to respond to the charges. In Vinton, Mrs. E H Avery dies in California. widow of Rev. E H Avery who led the Incal Presbyterian church for 18 years.
Advert mentions using Dianepsin after meals to ease dyspepsia and avoid stomach distress. It claims fast relief from gas sour heartburn and indigestion, enabling better sleep and appetite in company. Recommends a 60 cent package of Papes Diapepsin at drug stores.
Chicago based Central Cities Telephone company expands by purchasing Grundy Center, Wellsburg, and Aplington exchanges in Iowa. Fred Frost remains on duty as local manager and stockholder. The town reports frost depth about two feet and local residents face health issues. Special German Presbyterian services began in Elgin with Rev. Robert Niebruege.
W C Kenney a Shady Grove resident for 45 years will celebrate his eightieth birthday Tuesday A reunion of relatives will be held at his residence to honor the event.
Butler county fair dates set for September 6 8 with a midweek change of free attractions this year. Hamilton county fair representatives met with Butler officials to coordinate dates and ensure a full change of performances. Mason's Jubilee Singers will perform during the entire fair week.
Mrs. J. J. G. Graham wife of Rev J G Graham formerly of Traer sustained a broken arm in a recent Oklahoma auto accident. Rev Graham plans to return to Iowa next week to attend Grinnell Congregational church conferences.
An advertisement urges parents to boost frail children with McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets. It promotes 60 tablets for 60 cents, claiming sugar coating aids acceptance, and promises money-back satisfaction if results are not seen after 30 days.
Waterloo motorists warned to slow down after four accidents Saturday and Sunday left four children struck by autos and slightly injured. Chief Charles Mohns cited pleasant weather boosting outdoor play as a factor and urged vigilance for children on the streets.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes while creosote inhibits germ growth and aids absorption, with a money back guarantee if relief isn’t achieved when used as directed.
Thinkingly they dash into streets without looking both ways and accidents occur. Motorists should slow and drive cautiously when children play in streets or parking areas. Parents must warn children about automobile dangers and keep preschoolers out of streets during seasonal changes. William Turner of Barnstaple, 94, has drawn pensions for 110 years, 20 years of no post office pension, and 18 years of old age pension.
The ad touts Marmola tablets as the pleasant, simple method to correct weight gain without diet or exercise. It claims 19 years of use, extensive adoption, and safe, gradual reductions with four tablets daily until the desired weight is reached. Sold by druggists at $1 per box.
Dysart Ja Feb 7 The nature of John Kier Dysart recently was entered and robbed by thieves staking considerable clothing Some think the thieves may have stolen the wrong sizes Mr Kier invites exchanges if he can identify the store involved The note reflects local humor over the unusual clothing theft and potential misfits.
Researchers note that science has shifted from pure theory to a practical partnership with industry. Chemists and other researchers continue to advance development of new and better products from crude petroleum.
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