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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1912
Page
7
Thieves gained entry by raising a basement window and prying a door at the First Congregational Church. They rifled the pastor and secretary desks, took a small cash amount, disturbed communion silverware, and fled before dawn. Police seek suspects after a second church burglary on the same night with few clues.
A home remedy combines granulated sugar, warm water, and Pinex to create a cough syrup claimed to end deep seated coughs within 24 hours. The recipe advocates teaspoonful doses every one to three hours, praises effectiveness for whooping cough and chest throat troubles, and promotes Pinex as a key pine extract. The plan is advertised as superior to store bought syrups and offers a money back guarantee.
City auditor RC Thompson, a mayoral candidate, assures editor no truth to withdrawal rumors. He praises loyal supporters and predicts victory on March 25. Also contains a warning on flu season and endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for cough relief.
Mary Arloine Pilson born November 17, 1901 in Janesville Iowa died February 12, 1912 in Waterloo Iowa. She was a pupil at John Fiske school and attended Hast Park Presbyterian Sunday school. Memorial services were held at East Park Presbyterian church last Sunday.
Speaking at the national automobile shows in New York and Chicago, Cadillac Sales Manager E R Benson said the shows were the most successful yet as many potential orders had to be declined. He noted the factory has not taken an order since last August, covering 12,000 1912 models, with more than half shipped. Waterloo dealer Mortis Motor Car Co and Morris Motor Car Co report strong demand, with eleven Cadillacs ordered in February and over sixty of the allotment for 1912 already sold.
Charles E. Jackman returned from St Paul where he attended the International Bowling Association meeting and was elected a director. Waterloo entrants did well with solid scores in doubles and singles. Herman Pani and Jackman posted 1121 in doubles and 502 in singles. H Dusaid and W Stolte 928 in doubles and 402, 460 in singles. Fred Moss 469 in singles. The five man team Jackman Paul Stolte Dusalad Moss totaled 1112 and should rank high.
Jacob Garrabrant, a Waterloo blacksmith who set up shop in 1856, died at 1:20 am at his home on Sycamore Street after a stroke last Saturday. He had long health issues including asthma. his wife died June 22, 1907.
Jacob Garrabrant born July 13 1831 near Orange New Jersey lived in New Jersey and Waterloo Indiana. He moved to LaPorte then Waterloo in 1850 and ran a Sycamore street smithy supplying Illinois Central trains. Retired 23 years ago due to asthma he enjoyed bowling and aiding city growth. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Local notes from Waterloo and surrounding area reveal social visits and travels. Mrs. Marietta Hill suffers serious illness after a fall and surgery. Rev. J. G. Walz recovers from grippe. Lodge meetings at Helmet No. 89 R A N G A. Galloo way Gibson Investment business visits Cedar Rapids. Bruce Gates resumes studies at Fairfield Far sons College. Ice news includes post office exam notices. many residents are away visiting relatives and awaiting future assignments.
Afternoon program at the armory featured vocal solos by Paul Davis and Prof. Pardon and quartet numbers by Dr. J. K. Brinkman, Paul Davis, Arthur Bunn, and H. H. Paar. The music was donated for the occasion and received enthusiastic encores.
A L Rice of Adams New York proposes a dry Powderpaint that uses cold water to form a weather proof fire proof paint. It adheres to wood stone or brick and matches oil paint in finish while costing about a quarter as much. A free trial package color card and full details are offered by mail from 565 North St Adams NY.
An official report from Cane Haitien dated February 20 says revolutionary forces and government troops clashed with forty killed and many wounded. A small San Domingan coastwise vessel remains used to carry mails from Montebristi to Cape Haitien due to frontier communication disruption.
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