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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1912
Page
10
Emmet Miller of Cedar Falls to wed Miss Gertrude Judkins in Alma Center Wisconsin on January 15. Miller a Cedar Falls high school graduate and local insurance man, formerly managed the football team and served on the Hippies board.
The Cedar Falls sand trade thrives with wide shipments and large local use. A steam shovel, hoisting gear, and a side rack from the Illinois Central serve a Des Moines sand pit operated by Mr. Inlay. Phinney Smith runs a sizable operation, James Smith buys into family interests, and R. E. Williams ships locally with six teams. Cedar Heights West, Cedar Bottoms, hosts a summer to fall power shovel that yields top sand shipped via the interurban to Waterloo.
M Traphagan administrator of Henry Peepo estate sues Aggi Grazuliss in district court to annul a bill of sale on stock, shoes, machinery, tools and leather at Peepo shop 116 Fifth St West and to restrain disposal of assets including a branch at Iowa Falls. The complaint alleges undue influence and duress during Peepo’s deathbed illness and asserts a sham sale for 600 dollars with missing consideration. It also claims Grazuliss took Peepo’s clothes or money from pockets and sold a Peepo suit of clothes.
Cedar Falls expresses pride in its Company M of the Third regiment seeking passage of the Pepper bill to provide better pay for national guard members. Representative Pickett and Senators Cummins and Kenyon are being urged to use support, as a nationwide movement grows with congressmen from all states solicited.
Mrs F W Hunter earns the title secretary to the public in Minneapolis after a shorthand and typewriting course in Des Moines. She aids western manager L C Wedgewood of the New York Writer company, once Cedar Falls resident and Graham Paper rep. A fire alarm and a runaway team incident on Malin street cause property damage and a near escape for A K Wallace.
The traveling men of Cedar Falls held a meeting at the Commercial club rooms. George W. Hughes was elected president for the coming year. They plan a smoker this Saturday and aim to raise membership to 150 by then.
Dr Franz H Harms a Chicago physician and Mrs Bilsie Junk Reed a trained nurse connected with the Illinois Training school were married at noon today at the bride's sister's home 1145 Berth avenue Rev Walter H Rollins officiated The couple will take a southern wedding trip then return to Chicago to reside Case's milk ad follows.
The Y W C A announces a new gymnasium class starting the first Wednesday in February to meet Wednesday evenings. The existing class moves to Mondays only. Married women are invited to join the new class and sewing classes will add an afternoon session led by Miss Mabel Felkner.
Druggist offers a refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days. Advertising claims highlight rapid relief and a money back guarantee.
The fourteenth Clark Orient cruise sails February 8 aboard the Arabic, a White Star liner, for 71 days visiting Madeira Spain Algiers Malta Athens Constantinople Palestine Egypt Nile Italy and the Riviera. Fares start at $400 and include first class arrangements. Local agents offer printed details. Nixon Waterman, poet and entertainer at M. E. church, January 10.
Daisy Clarke known as Miss Bertha Davis telegraphed Chief Dinneen stating she would take charge of the remains of William Henry Slee, who died Friday in 517 Franklin street apartments, and held the body until arrival. Services were held at Kistner parlors with Rev. G W Hinkle. Daisy Clarke expected to arrive from the east to courier the body.
The census bureau reports national cotton production with 14 352 7456 round bales ginned prior to January 1 plus 46 228 sea island bales and 106 439 corresponding figures. The notice also mentions admission tickets and a drugstore sale related to an All-Star Course event.
Washington daily report quotes Charles W. Miller of Waverly a state legislator and League of Medical Freedom member saying two thirds of Iowa Democrats support Champ Clark for president. He notes Clark’s Iowa strength and potential to unite factions while Republicans may split votes. He cites the Sherwood pension bill as boosting Democratic cohesion across regions.
At a council meeting new proposals were discussed including renting Chem an veamiore street property for 100 dollars a month to support a city market. Citizens may share monthly rent costs under a five year lease plan with frontages on Sycamore Street and Hast Street. Additional items included transfers of local billiard hall licenses and a plan to advertise Bluff street paving bids due by January 2.
George W Shirvey an attorney in La Porte City and traveling salesman in Minnesota died at Presbyterian hospital after a January 3 accident fractured his leg in three places below the knee. He fell while aiding his brother move furniture and later suffered a paralytic decline. He leaves a widow Grace Sprenkie and three children Myrtle Payne Tie and John S. plus three brothers Oscar William and John. Funeral at home then interment in La Porte City. Born August 19 1835 in New York State, he moved to Iowa as a child and practiced law before switching to sales.
The column lists diverse local items: Sedewick appointed administrator of Rachel Hostettler’s estate. Mrs. Warren Brown seriously ill. Mrs. George Fertig returns home from Elgin. Sterne shear creditors receive a 2 percent dividend with another to follow. WLEL Stoner sues W I Kies for 169.20 and 37.10. George W. Johnson of Lincoln township wins a Crystal Theatre auto giveaway. Mrs. Clyde Gillam hospitalized for peritonitis. Divorces granted to Lizzie Beall and Anna Allen with custody to the former or the latter’s child. Postmaster W R Law to Des Moines for presidential postmasters meeting planning. Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Daugherty set at Walnut Street Baptist Church. Grand jury empanelment report. Maynard named foreman. Wilson clerk. McCaskill and Utterback pleas noted. Brief cultural remark from Nixon Waterman on Wagner and the era.
Bank holders convened at the bank building with attorney J. Williams added to the board. Re-elected were F. F. McElhinney A. B. Glenny F. W. Powers James Loonan F. J. Northey J. H. Woods George T. Johnson H. Q. Bernbrook. New officers include H. F. E. Rugg as teller. Central Savings Bank reports surplus and adds O. H. Sweeney and Keith Crowther to its board. Leavitt & Johnson National Bank re-elects existing directors. officers to be retained in 1912 with Sedgwick as president and Rodamar as cashier.
Gresham January 9 Special Funeral of Yaggy pioneer honor ed and esteemed by all who knew him. Died Saturday after long illness Brights disease and dropsy. Survived by widow seven children two in ministry. Burial in Gresham cemetery with Rev Thach et of Evangelical church officiating. Five sons ministers two daughters among survivors.
Edwin Schwind a 24 year old mail carrier in Dubuque Va hanged himself in a barn behind his home at 3207 Elm street Monday morning after a period of ill health and despondency. He was found in the hay chute and died before a physician arrived. He had served four years as a government mail carrier and was described as faithful and hardworking.
Rear Admiral Bob Evans called for the sword gifted by Iowa in recognition of his role at Santiago and examined it before death. Widow Mrs Evans faces financial hardship with a small pension and limited income, while speculation grows that more support may be sought but may not succeed.
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