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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
6
Johnson County remains dry as saloon petition circulators decide not to file. The measure contains over sixty five percent of voter names but withdrawals are expected to invalidate it, leaving the city in a dry status.
Chicago date line reports Miss May Allen saying Arthur Guthman proposed after inspiration by her. She claimed she was fired from the Cohan Grand Opera house after informing him she would remarry. Allen described chasing Guthman with a mirror at Hotel Sherman and injuring him while alleging his anger over the engagement.
Community members from Raymond and Waterloo attended family reunions and visits at various homes. Local residents, including Herman Miller and Nick Schmitz, purchased a new car and car plans were shared. A leap year party at Elmer Trible’s featured games and supper, while New Year’s Day picnic at the M E church hosted about eighty with a program by local ladies.
Italy has placed an order for 270000 tons of coal in America and invites tender bids for a large quantity from the Yorkshire mines following the Egyptian railway example.
In Vinton Iowa a jury found for defendant Dr. G W Yavorsky in the malpractice case Stan ley Mall vs Dr Yavorsky concerning a left arm injury last March. The verdict was returned after two days of deliberation and sealed.
Des Moines Iowa January 3 reports show auto tax funds spent on permanent road improvements such as concrete culverts and graveling on main highways. County auditors report many counties have not used all funds from 1912 and plan further lasting work next year. Camp Willard and Helen Gould auxiliary guests invited to Friday business meeting with joint officer installation.
John Lewis a Rock Island brakeman died instantly when train wheels passed over him during switching near McKinley street. Conductor Page and Brakeman Griggs witnessed the accident. Lewis leaves a widow and two children. Coroner may hold an inquest. body shipped to Cedar Rapids for funeral arrangements.
The Waterloo Typographical union No. 349 held its first annual banquet last evening in the Labor temple. Sixty members attended and enjoyed a four course menu served by Entz Bros. caterers. Toastmaster S. E. Hussey introduced speakers with entertaining remarks.
Advertisement announces Sarah Bernhardt performances at the Crystal Theatre on January 6 and 7 with show details and ticket information.
The funeral for Harry Bodey who died on New Year’s Day in Mason City was held at 2:30 PM at the Hileman and Gindt chapel. Rev. E D Hull of Grace M E church conducted the services.
Land interment was in Fairview after the deceased was taken in at Hawthorne garage in Magon City. The deceased died at the Neb hospital while ill in this city. Surviving family includes Miss Emma Bodey and Miss Emma Sodey, Frank Hodey, Mrs. J J Klopp, and Mrs. Sarah Bodey. The deceased had recently resided in city until a few months ago and had accepted new employment.
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