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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1912
Page
8
An old age health note urges daily bowel support as natural, comparing bowels to muscles and recommending Cascarets as a gentle constant tonic. It emphasizes age-related slowness, reduced elasticity, and the need for safe regular aid, priced at 10 cents per box and effective while you sleep.
Reports detail Ted Carpenter of Platteville Wis and others arrested for drunken and disorderly conduct. Carpenter sought revenge after testifying in court and was fined 25 dollars. Edward Henry and John Hines, both of Mr Paul, were found guilty and fined 7 dollars 85 cents each. Charles Weston, claiming a long journey, was released after the judge suspended his fine and ordered him home.
The Wateriog Fruit & Commission company re elected directors for 1913: L. A. Knidle SL Vale A. A. Lohner A. B. Hoxie W. F. Parrott C. G. Sharns and R. J. Hoxie. In the directors meeting officers were re elected: President T. A. Knittle Vice president and manager S. L. Yale Secretary L. J. Oxie Treasurer B. Moxie.
Charles Pike, newly recovered from pneumonia, was saved from suicide by a stranger who invited him to a YMCA meeting. Converted at the Waterloo Rescue Mission in Waterloo, he has been cared for by M. R. Hughes and now works and stays at the mission. Contributions or help for the mission are welcome. contact Hughes at 1252.
John H. Rohde 42, a leading farmer near Gladbrook, died yesterday afternoon after years with diabetes. Brother of R Rohde and Miss Louise Rohde of Waterloo East, he left a wife Mary Goose Rohde and a five year old son. Survived by five brothers and three sisters. Funeral arrangements pending. services likely at the local Lutheran church.
Rev W F Spry of the First Methodist church will lead a discussion on the topic Who Should Not Marry at the W CT Tw meeting Thursday afternoon at 30 in the War cl A parlors. The program centers on social ougentes and invites mothers with daughters and all interested to attend.
Marshalltown officials rule a recall petition against Mayor W H Jones invalid over missing voter age and residence details and lack of affadavits proving signers are legal city voters. City Clerk Derby sustains objections raised by Mayor Jones supporters.
The advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as the best remedy for grippe and severe colds. It claims relief after the first dose and within three doses, with a 25 cent package available from any druggist. It asserts quinine is ineffective for colds or grippe after three years of research.
Judge Platt commented that the posted verses merit serious consideration. The fragments appear handwritten by Elbert Hubbard of East Aurora New York, home of the Roycroft print shop, and are displayed on the door from the lawyers’ office to the courtroom.
Davenport Iowa January 16 The Mississippi River ice at this point is tested by the heaviest traffic since 60 years ago when the first steam engine reached west of the river. Heavy automobiles and loaded trucks cross the ice bridge from Reel Island to Davenport as the river ice remains thick. Main channel ice runs 17 inches thick and 30 inches where current is slower.
The revenue cutter Androscoggin left Portland Maine on January 16 bound for the Bay of Islands and Bonne Bay on the west coast of Newfoundland to release if possible thirty American fishing schooners frozen in the ice.
Announcements note a Wednesday evening court review and a big meeting with the degree team urged to be present. Vedat live No 87 and TOW meetings scheduled with a large attendance requested. History credits Clovis as founder of the French monarchy with his conquest and Paris becoming seat of government in 493.
Wic Holland manager predicts strong demand for good commercial horses at the Friday and Saturday sale on January 19 and 20. Snow keeps many away, but few better buyers from the United States and Canada will be present. owners urged to bring horses to the commission company stables to fetch higher prices.
Allen James Greene aged 91, father of Wesley Greene secretary of the Iowa Horticultural Society, was brought to Davenport from Des Moines last night and buried this morning at Summit cemetery near Davenport.
Ground Noor and Syudienne Elk are cited in city notes. John Andrews traveled to St Louis. Woods remains ill. A federal court equipment shipment from Texarkana is reported. Local residents and students are named in various notices. The remains of a musician lie in state at the Wistoer parlors awaiting services. Florence Farris shows improvement from typhoid. she may return after spring break.
Davenport entrant Tharry Brendell defeated Jarens Laupiris in two straight falls to claim the swelterweight championship of the middle west late last night in Davenport.
In the case of M. B. Neff against Mary F. Carey the court sustains a motion to direct verdict for the defendant on a $159 contract claim for real estate sale. The jury was empaneled yesterday morning and the trial was quickly completed.
Davenport police and Dubois authorities seek Meyer Kranitz who was last seen in Davenport. The notice requests information from the public to locate the missing person.
A hospital worker has been missing for months and his family fears he may be dead. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Thomas F. McClure, former president of the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company of Cincinnati, who led the bank before its closure by state examiners two months ago, collapsed and died in the federal building. He had been indicted by the Hamilton County grand jury on receiving deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent.
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