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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
4
Weather and market summary for Iowa Illinois South Dakota and surrounding regions. Forecast unsettled with snow flurries and rain or snow chances tonight and Friday. warmer Friday in northwest. Market report from Chicago and St Louis covers wheat corn oats and livestock with price moves and early export hints.
James E. Orr of 614 Washington Street, a teamster with a new interest in spiritual matters, told friends he would die. He left home, visited a Chicago clairvoyant, then returned claiming magnetic powers. Yesterday he reclined on a bed, counted to three, prayed, and held his breath until others intervened. He was arrested and turned over to the sheriff as authorities consider his mental state.
The funeral for Mrs. Leo Warmuth, 28, who died Tuesday night in Independence, was held at 9 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Father Rociman officiated. burial followed in Calvary. She leaves a husband Leo and a eight year old child, with in ill health prior to death. A lengthy market listing precedes the notice.
Friday night February 14 is the Marion Cedar Falls high school debate date. Cedar Falls preferred hosting, but Marion requested the home venue due to a busy week in Marion. The winner will face Forest City next, a team that beat both Marion and Cedar Falls last year.
Waterlog week ending Feb 7 shows total bank clearings of 1 9089 746.08 with daily figures from Friday to Thursday. Realty instruments for the week ending Feb 6 include 40 mortgages totaling 39 616.00, 28 chattel mortgages 50 390.00, and 5 bills of sale 69.00, with 576 total instruments recorded.
Representative Pujo of Louisiana, head of the House committee on banking and currency, announced he would introduce a resolution to grant his committee full powers to investigate the so called money trust. The move follows a Democratic caucus decision to refer the investigation to the committee for action.
Albert Lea Minnesota February eight trial opens for eleven men charged with rioting and tar and feathering Dr J P Freeman at Glennville near Northwood Illinois last April. Defendants listed with one prior trial dismissed due to divorce representation. Alleged incident followed altercation with Freeman's wife.
Iowa probate notice names numerous heirs and parties in the Elizabeth P. Phillips estate. Appraisers A J Edwards D Becker C Henry will appraise the estate at 2 PM April 13 1912 in Waterloo Court House for collateral inheritance tax.
An article from the Spokane Spokesman-Review advises natural sleep methods over sedatives. It emphasizes moderate exercise after a light meal, warm feet, open windows, proper pillows, and avoiding late heavy meals. It also suggests gentle head brushing and accepting some daytime noise for children.
The article warns buyers to avoid water on veneered furniture, especially tables, as moisture can seep to the glue under the veneer causing bulging and opacity. It notes dampness can come from vases or cool contents and only an expert can repair veneer damage.
An actor at the Players Club in New York praises David Belasco’s stage management. He cites a superhuman sense of harmony and precision enabling Belasco to execute scenes in minute detail. The anecdote recalls Belasco’s childhood gift of chocolate cigars and a witty reply.
A conversation reveals an observant take on a bashful suitor who treats women with unusual deference. The granddaughter notes the man’s respectful manner, while the old lady comments on his inborn instinct to revere and approach women delicately. The excerpt, from the New York Weeklр, captures social mores and a shy courtship.
Tentative plans for the trials of forty or more men indicted in the dynamite conspiracy were discussed by government officials. If pleas of not guilty are entered, trials are expected to begin after arraignment on March 12 and could occur in May, with aims to finish before summer. District Attorney Charles W. Miller heads the prosecutions and expects custody of all defendants by early next week. In Chicago, a three story warehouse fire at West End avenue caused $300000 in losses and injured one fireman with unknown cause.
Charles H. Walters former vice president of Mansfield Rubber company was arrested in Calion on charges of larceny and embezzlement totaling 16 654 83 dollars. He had interests in three state concerns and faces felony accusations in Mansfield Ohio on February 8th.
Standard Bred stallion offered for sale or trade by Scenic City Land and Loan Co. Falls Ta Iowa.
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