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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1913

Page

5

Personal Notes At Cedar Falls Relate Travel And Local Events

Cedar Falls notes report J M Fuller assigned to Cedar Rapids as black van for International Harvester and Hl Thompson of Waterloo also sent to Cedar Rapids. Local items note a 3 o'clock joint event by G A TR and W OR C, installations, social gatherings, weddings, club meetings and neighborhood happenings amid sleighing and town activity.

J. M. Fuller Cedar Rapids International Harvester Hl Tt Thompson Waterloo G. A. TR W. OR. C Helen Griffith W. AW

Chance 10 Sign With Righlander Conference Change

Frank Chance arrived from California to meet New York owner Frank Farrell and discuss managing the Amer ican League club next season. After a three hour conference Chance announced a possible change of heart though no contract was signed. He stated he wanted a year away on his ranch before deciding, and Farrell anticipated securing the signature soon.

Chicago Frank Chance California New York Frank Farrell Cubs Ned Artiva Tie Farrell Town Cub Chance Thad Mr. Farrell

The Best Teacher Ole Expenence Stuf tields the Palm

A reader praises Grape-Nuts as easy to digest and beneficial for stomach trouble noting helpful effects since starting the cereal for breakfast. The letter claims strength and clarity after using the product and references The Road to Wellville as supporting reading.

Postua Co Fiattle Menek Mich

Electric Plant Owned by City Report Sent to Council

Special city council meeting reviews a committee report by Councilman Arey and City Engineer Streeter after visits to Webster City and Newton. The committee endorses a plan to inspect and potentially operate municipally owned lighting systems, highlighting favorable findings.

Cedar Malls Webster City Newton Arey Streeter

Manchester IA News Notes Chronicle Local Deaths

Supervisor Thomas Rose of Coffin's Grave township died at home of his son after weeks of illness. Funeral services will be at Masonville Methodist church Thursday at 2 p m. He was 77. Jordison family notes, a death in Delaware County, and local marriage license counts from 1911 12 are reported. Leap year theory cited by County Grahm and Deputy Dunham as affecting marriage licenses.

Thomas Rose Oneiie Masonville John Jordison Ist Wisorn Delaware County Coal Grove Nene Grahem Rue Dunham

Buttermen to meet at Rapids in Cedar Rapids event

Iowa butter producers gather for the annual meeting of the Iowa Tastem makers association in Cedar Rapids on February 12 18 and 14 with officials including Secretary Wunderlich of the Commercial elite.

Rapids Cedar Rapids Iowa Iowa Taittermakers’ Association Woo Middlestadt Manchester Mauner Strawberry Point F Wunderlich

Booster Club Banquet Promotes City Projects in Cedar Falls

At a Cedar Falls Commercial club banquet many speakers urged support for a modern fireproof hotel, expanded Northwestern railway connections, and improved municipal lighting. Guests from Waterloo and area discussed transit, waiting stations, and city welfare. Danish Brotherhood installed officers. Midwinter picnic society plans to dine at home after winter outings.

Cedar Falls Dr. Hearst Sn. H. Keep C. B. Santee W. A. Bowen T. E. Fowler Hoxie Ed Rath Waterloo Northwestern Dike

Buttermen Meet at Plymouth Convention Program

C N Hart of Plymouth serves as president with L P F Anderson as treasurer about 300 buttermen expected. The Feb 12 session opens with Mayor Louis Roth address. Business sessions in the Commercial club, exhibit in city auditorium, banquet Feb 13 at Montrose hotel led by W G Haskell. Booster singers plan lively program. Monday morning buttermen inspect J G Cherry plant, a large creamery supplier in the middle west.

Commercial Club Booster Singers J. G. Cherry Middle West

Aerial murder plot charged in Royal Aero club probe

London reports that airmen discuss a proposed aerial murder plot under investigation by Royal Aero club officials. Lawrence Lanton, head of an aeroplane firm, claims two tampering cases made engines fail in flight, risking aviators’ lives.

London Royal Aero Club England Sky Lawrence Lanton Lanton

Curfew for Iowa Co-eds at 10 P M Declared

Iowa City report notes dean of women Miss Anna Klingshagen prohibits co ed visitors after 10 PM and threatens penalties for violations. The piece also covers a separate business update on Cordon Ferguson planning a $1 store building in St Paul and a medical claim for Chamberlains Liniment.

Iowa City Iowa University Anna Klingenhagen SIL 1 George B. Rowell St. Paul Cordon & Ferguson New York City M. J. Brown Roy Davis

Home Building and Loan Association Increases Assets and Size

At its annual meeting the Home Building and Loan Association announced assets rose by 110,135.50 to 306,495.82, with a 7.7 percent dividend for 1912 and authorization to raise capital from 1,000,000 to 10,000,000. The organization, founded in August 1905, now counts 600 stockholders.

Home Building & Loan Association Louis Frank J. C. Harman J. H. Hildebrand J. E. Sedgwick C. M. Berkley W. H. Holder W. H. Holder, ©. H. Nauman, Ira Rodamar Trafairbank M. C. Brown B. Bickley G. E. Bickley J. C. Hartman J. K. Joder J. , Sedgwick Bernbrock J. P. Hummel L. Lauritzen H. B. Nauman Ane W. F. McGarvey H. QO. S Bernbrock Wm. Dewees

End Liver Trouble Without Galomel

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild laxative alternative to calomel for liver and bowel complaints. They claim instant hepatic relief without teeth or gum damage, and to curb headaches, lethargy, and a sluggish feeling from constipation. Produced by The Olive Tablet Company of Columbus, Ohio.

Olive Tablet Company Columbuk

Real estate transfers listed in local abstract firm records

Edward W. Magee Jr sells part of Dunkerton lot 8 and adjacent blocks to Charles Fransham for 250 dollars. Ackerman sells land in 2-59-14 to E E Newton for 1 dollar, who in turn sells land in 289-14 to Ackerman for 1 dollar. James H Peek transfers property to Alice E Peek in Assessor Leland’s plat No. 1, Waterloo for 1 dollar. Wilhelm Schultz sells lot 7 block 5 Maywood addition Waterloo for 150 dollars. Marion Morehouse transfers land in 1789-13 to A T Morehouse for 1 dollar. Eliza McManus Severin sells land in 12-89-14 to Hannah Nielsen for 4000 dollars. Also mentions three seed packages and Sinnard Bros. advertisement.

HEAL Sy Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co Edward W. Magee, Jr Charles F. Fransham McNellis Dunkerton Eid. Ackerman E. E. Newton Ed. Ackerman James H. Peek Alice E. Peek Leland Waterloo Wilhelm Schultz W. L. McDermaid Maywood Marion G. Morehouse A. T. Morehouse Eliza McManus Severin Hannah Nielsen

Waterloo Faces Dry Spell and Sparse Court Activity

Waterloo endures another drought period with two days lacking regular police court sessions and only one arrest. Dave Groom faces bicycle theft charges and awaits action by Judge Platt. The street crew has one inmate aiding snow removal, Theodore Hangon serving a 30 day sentence, and Frank Pauley doing a short sentence with no street work. Also a health tip notes early croup symptoms in children and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

Waterloo Dave Groom Judge Platt Theodore Hangon Frank Pauley

Your Best Buy Savings and Local Subscriptions

A promotional note urges readers to subscribe to the Waterloo Evening Courier and Farmer and Breeder, touting local news coverage and farm content. It also advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a Sinnard Bros. sale of oranges at 27 cents a dozen.

Waterloo Evening Courier Northwest Sinnard Bros

Three Below Zero Sets Waterloo Seasonal Low Record

The Buchanan weather register records Waterloo reaching three degrees below zero this morning, with the zero mark briefly touched at 7:30 and sinking to three below. Bright sun and calm winds reduced discomfort as observers note last year’s harsher cold spell with subzero lows and deep freezes on January 5 and 12.

Waterloo Buchanan At & O T. M. Buchanan The Courier Mercury

Crushed Under a Switch Engine at Chicago Great Western Shops

Oelwein Iowa January 8 Frank Hills a Chicago Great Western employee was fatally crushed when a switch engine ran over him near the shops yesterday afternoon His body was rolled under the engine and every bone was broken Removing running gear from the tender was required to extricate the mangled remains He was assigned to keeping the switches clear of snow.

Oelwein Frank Hills Chicago Great Western

McCaskill Manslaughter Appeal Set for Next Spring

The appeal of State versus Jefferson T. McCaskill from a district court manslaughter conviction in the Henry Phillips killing is likely to be heard by the Supreme Court next May or June. McCaskill has been free on $6,000 bail since last April and is with his mother and relatives in Texas.

State Jefferson T. McCaskill Supreme Court District Court McCaskill Henry Phillips Liberty Texas

Congress Called On For Inauguration Plans

Washington datelined report says Congress was asked to pass a bill by the local inaugural committee to fund and organize President Wilsons inauguration. The measure includes a congressional grant of funds for the pension bureau building used for the Inaugural ball amid opposition from some members worried about overburdening the bureau. 4 cans Waterloo corn for 25 cents Sinnard Bros.

Washington Congress Wilson Pension Bureau House Bureau Waterloo Sinnard Bros

Weather reports show extreme cold across the plains

Up to 8 p m yesterday the coldest was 26 below at Minnedosa and Moorehead 26 below with many readings in the negatives. Highs included 68 in Tampa and 74 in Charleston while heavy snow fell in the midwest and rain soaked eastern states. An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Tablets as a cure for sick headache with a testimonial from Crider Missouri.

Weather Bureau Minnedosa Cheyenne Havre Moorehead Winnipeg Amarillo Texas Battleford Medicine Hat Tampa Fla Los Angeles Middle West Washington, D. C Mercury Charleston S. C

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