Bicycle riders must have lamps and keep off streets
Chief E A Leighton ordered officers to arrest bicycle riders after dark without lamps and warned children to stop playing in the streets and skating on pavements. Two motorcyclists were fined for riding without numbers, a 15 year old boy was held amid runaway history, and a 15 year old girl was sent to Mitchellville reform school after leaving with a local youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Leighton
John Knudson
G. W. Letty
Dubuque
Leighton
Mitchellville
Girls’ Reformatory
Obituary for Gladys Shook Aged 8 At Fairview Cemetery
Gladys Shook daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Shook born July 21 1904 died Tuesday night at Presbyterian hospital aged 8 years 6 months 20 days after seven months illness. Survived by parents two brothers three sisters and other relatives. Out of town relatives attended funeral including W Shook Sutherland Mrs Mortimer Shook Grenville Mr and Mrs A D Goldsberry Brandon and Mrs C A Upham Fredericksburg. Services by Rev J M Bamford Friday afternoon at Logan Avenue United Evangelical Church. Interment Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Shook
Henry Shook
Presbyterian Hospital
Gladys
W. Shook
Sutherland
Mortimer Shook
Grenvile
A. D
Katz and Katz Register At Hotel Katz and Katz
Des Moines Feb 15. Whis Pets The Elliott hotel was turned dan to a menageing Thursday. Myste rious rumors that one of the rooms on the second floor was inhabited by rats while the room next to it was occupied by cats and that they had a big row passed yesterday from guest to guest. A guest accuses the hotel of unsafe conditions. The clerk confirms three names John J Katz Batesville Ind J B Katz Omaha Thomas Rowe Winterset are listed as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Elliott Hotel
John J. Katz
Batesville
Ind
J. B. Katz
Omaha
Thomas Rowe
Winterset
Peasants gain vast Tolstoi land in Russia transfer
In St Peterburg February 15 peasants who worked the Yasnava Polviana estate of the late Count Tolstoi become owners of a large part of the land they tilled as paid laborers. Countess Tolstoi keeps about one tenth of the estate including the park. About 1700 acres pass to the peasants while full title will not be conveyed to prevent future sales under serfdom-era laws. Tolstoi heirs receive other lands and reserve funds remain for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peterehure
Yasnava Polviana
Lea
Tolstoi
Daring Bandit Youth Captured in Chicago
Robert J. Webb, head of the auto bandits and prime suspect in Detective Hart's murder, was captured near 46th Street and South Park Avenue after a standoff in which he fired at Detective Sergeant William M. O'Connor. Webb claimed innocence, blamed a "dago" and his former accomplices, and asserted he was in Mobile when Hart was killed. The capture sparks internal police credit disputes between Central station and Hyde Park factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert J. Webb
Pater Hart
Hast Forty-sixth Street
South Park Avenue
Webb
William &. O'Connor
Hart
Schuetter
St. Louis
Frank Madha
Mike Cassella
Central Station
Cant. Lavin
Hyde Park
Boy Struck by Auto While Riding Wagon Toward Cedar Falls
Frank A. Nong of Cedar Falls drove a Moline auto near the river bridge when the ten year old son of D. A. Motrey fell from a wagon and was run down. The vehicle dragged the boy, clothing caught, but only bruises resulted and no bones were broken. The accident occurred this morning in Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Nong
Cedar Falls
D. A. Motrey
Mr. Long
Mo Hue Auto Company
Temperature Extremes Reported From Local Observations
Reading from Buchanan marked instruments shows yesterday’s low of 20 and high of 54 degrees. A year earlier the minimum and maximum temperatures referenced were 0 and 60 degrees, according to the same records.
Aged Wyth Dead at Falls Funeral Monday at Home
Cedar Falls Iowa February 16 special Mrs John Wyth born Anna Bacon in London 1829 died at home this morning at 8 o'clock Her life spanned England to Iowa with marriages to Charles Connell and later John Wyth Funeral Monday afternoon at West Third Street Episcopal services by Rev Cole burial Greenwood cemetery Surviving children include Kate Mrs A H Bangert C M Wyth J G Wyth and Frank J Wyth plus a granddaughter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
John Wyth
Iowa
Wyth
Anna Bacon
London
England
Charles Connell
Waterloo
Kate
A.H. Bangert
C. M. Wyth
J. G. Wyth
Frank J. Wyth
Mitchell
George Lorgartz
Springfield
Harry
Elizabeth
Weat Third Street
Cole
Episcopal Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Reuinal Begins Tomorrow With Revival Meetings
Congregation organized chorus led by Allen and Russell to join Plymouth and East Park churches in Waterloo. Rev. Walter Russell, evangelist from Chicago, and Charles Allen, Philadelphia soloist, arrive for a three week revival at First Presbyterian. Russell preaches and lectures on the Holy Spirit with daily afternoon and evening programs. music to be a major feature as Y M C A and Y W A join for Sunday service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Russell
Chicago
Charles Allen
Philadelphia
Illinois Central
First Presbyterian Church
Plymouth
East Park Presbyterian Church
Russell
Allen
Y. W
M. C
Friends of the Cause of Religion
Waterloo
Card of Thanks and Society Fragments in 1910s Tone
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for aid during illness and death of Gazelbert Calleas and for floral offerings from Mr. and Mrs. Clartes Calleas. Also includes ad snippets for Amateur Finishing and Black Hawk Studio. A brief fiction excerpt notes Maud jealous of Ethel and a diamond ring after an engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazelbert Calleas
Clartes Calleas
Maud
Ethel
Jack
National Monthly
Florence Ward Lecture On Montes sori System At Congregational
Do not miss Florence Ward's talk on the Montes sori system at the Congregational edired next Tuesday evening Tickets may be procured at either library Audience urged to attend for insight into the subject as announced by local notices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Ward
Hudson Bank Robbers Believed in Custody
Burns Detective Agency reports three men suspected of Hudson bank robbery are in custody at Dr Jumwa and St Paul. Chief Leighton awaits verification notes and plans to send Officer Rock to identify suspects in Des Moines and nearby cities. Police track led to barber shop on Fifth Street and the Great Western depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Dr. Jumwa
St. Paul
Leighton
Burns Detective Agency
Des Moines
Goldfield
Bankers’ Association
Officer Rock
Waterloo
Checking Over the Warrants
A Pinkerton detective, C A Vaeth, checks seven years of county board records including contracts bids and warrants for improvements. Work will take days with daily reports to employers and a final duplicate report to clients. Irregularities alleged include a neglected bridge record book and potential graft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Pinkerton
C. A. Vaeth
Vaeth
Reorganization of Army On Today Advances Brigades Plan
Six infantry battalions and one cavalry squadron begin new postings to form brigades as part of a broader army reorganization. The move is limited in scope but aims to place units into three brigades within three infantry divisions across the eastern central departments under Maj. Gen. Carter, with future steps planned for overseas postings if policy sustains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woshington
War College
Stimson
United States
War Department
Fourteenth Infantry
Fort Missoula
Mont
Fort George Wright
Wash
Ninth Infantry
Fort Snelling
Minn
Fort Thomas
Eighteenth Infantry
Fort Bliss
Tex
Fourth Infantry
Fort Logan H. Roots
Ark
Eastern Department
Central Department
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Wyoming
Yellowstone Park
Colorado
Continental
Canal
Hawaii
Real Estate Exchange hears rent ideas in Waterloo
Thomas S. Ingersoll of Minneapolis, secretary of the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges, spoke to the Waterloo Real Estate Exchange at the Chamber of Commerce. He advocated uniform listings interchanging business and licenses for dealers. A notable proposal suggested denying renting to deadbeat tenants. The local board plans regular noonday luncheons to discuss mutual interests. Local issues like taxation uniform textbooks and water rentals will be addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Ingersoll
Minneapolis
National Association of Real Estate Exchanges
Waterloo Real Estate Exchange
Chamber of Commercce
Ingersoll
Paul Corson Returns to City Reopens Corson Grocery
Paul Corson, former Waterloo resident, returns to the city and buys an interest in the Corson grocery on Third avenue west. The store has been run for two months by James Corson and was formerly Corson & Zimmerman. Corson lived in the city years ago and has been in business at Thief River Falls, Minnesota, for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Corson
Waterloo
Corson
Third Avenue
West
James Corson
Corson & Zimmerman
Paul Carson
Hera
Thief River Falls
Miu
Boys Enter Abandoned Church Stole 100 Pairs of Skates
Waterloo sheriff reports 100 pairs of roller skates missing from the Grace M. E. church storage after entry by youths, believed to be 18 or younger. Many skates recovered as sheriff patrols streets, with some returned voluntarily. Authorities offer no prosecution if property is returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Old Grace M. E. Church
T. G. Troy
Sheriff Shores
Chicago
Walnut Street church to hold noon men’s class tomorrow
The Men’s Bible Class of Walnut St Baptist church meets at noon tomorrow with all men invited. Miss Agnes Wallace will start work at Woods’ Millinery Monday. Mrs J H Lamson and Mrs Margaret Sigworth return to Anamosa after visiting in town. Weather records show a 54 degree high yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut St. Baptist Church
Agnes Wallace
Woods’ Millinery Company
Infant Dies of Pneumonia at Home in 126 Ricker Street
Evelyn Marie Troutfetter five months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank W Troutfetter died last evening at 126 Ricker street after four days illness. Cause of death plural pneumonia. Short funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 pm at the residence and 2 30 pm at Calvary Evangelical church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Marie Troutfetter
Frank W. Troutfetter
Ricker Street
Calvary Evangelical Church
Women’s Club Hosts Miss Church Next Tuesday Evening
The Women’s club presents Miss Church next Tuesday evening. Miss Ward will discuss her personal association with Madan Montessori in Rome last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Club
Miss Ward
Congregational Church
Madan Montessori
Rome
Dart Company Leads All Othes at Chicago Truck Show
Dart Manufacturing, led by General Manager C. W. Hellen, returned from the Chicago Commercial Vehicle show with 172 booked orders and prospects of surpassing 200. Deposits guaranteed shipment. Regional wins included Texas Fort Worth, Nebraska Omaha, and Chicago Cook County contracts for 50 cars each. Hellen credits printers ink for sales. the firm produced about 500 cars in 1912 and aims to double output in 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hellen
Dart Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Hellen
Dart
State of Texas
Fort Worth
Omaha
McIntyre Auto Company
Nebraska
Iown
Cook County
Dearborn Auto Company of
New York
Old Fashioned Revival Week Begins Each Evening 7:30
The revival services run nightly at 7 30 with the pastor preaching each evening Miss McCartney directs the music and a cordial invitation is extended to the public
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss McCartney
Personal Opportunity Ad For Waterloo Evening Courier
An opportunity oriented want ad urges readers to place advertising in the Waterloo Evening Courier to reach a wide audience. It claims the paper has more than double the paid circulation of other local papers, suggesting enhanced visibility for advertisers seeking broad exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Evening Courier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Katz and Katz
Coureure Gad
Strugk
Buchanan
C. C. van Wagner
Charlevoix
Mich
Broadway
van Wagner
Evangelist Russell
City
Black Hawk Studio
Black Hawk Bank
BNO
Lansdowne
Charmeuse
Hudson Bank
Noticies
Police Leighton
Majestic
J. H. Lamson
Margaret Sigworth
C. C. Lamson
Anamosa
Town
Teachers’ College
Woman's Club
Chas. E. Ransier
Irving
Independence
Grundy Center
B. A. Boggs
P. B. Rice
Highland Park College
Snedden
Slattery
Steel, Hedges
Hall
Association
Evangelist
Eagle
Walnut Street
Frank Fortunski
Supreme Court of Town
J. L. Fortunski
Dart Company
Local Concern
First Brethren Church
Fifth and South
Franklin Street
Black Hawk
West Waterloo
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