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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1913

Page

5

Scales Company Formed In Waterloo City

The Bornton Engine company, formed by Waterloo capitalists, plans a large scale and gasoline engine factory. Two vacant sites in Waterloo are under review, with one chosen later. Authorized capital is unspecified. $25,000 in machinery ready and $22,000 cash subscribed. Products include butcher, warehouse, wagon, farm and railway scales, plus four gasoline engines from 1.5 to 15 HP. Boynton scale line from Toledo, Ohio, gains reputation.

Bornton Waterloo Waterloo Wear J. F. Boynton Stainti Toledo

Two Deaths At Waverly in Iowa News Briefs

Waverly Iowa January 21 Special N B Marsh died at his home Monday at 1 am after a lingering illness. He was born in Victor Michigan in 1841 and moved to Bremer County in 1868 residing on a Lafayette Township farm until 13 years ago when he moved to Waverly. He leaves a wife and two sons LB T and N RR Marsh of Oelwein. The funeral will be held from the home Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev J S Cole officiating. George M Johnson of Attica died at Mercy Hospital in Waverly Sunday after a three day illness. He had been in Allison on business en route to Chicago when illness worsened. An operation for appendicitis revealed a burst appendix and poor prognosis, but he received care. He had recently married. The remains were sent to Attica accompanied by Dr Risk of Waverly.

J. S. Cole Geo. M. Johnson George M. Johnson Attica Mercy Hospital Waverly Allison Chicago Risk of Waverly Mera Carr Morris Corco McCoy Miss Shade Mrs. Carr Mr. Morris Mr. Longshore Dr. Longshore Rebecca Shade Longshore Rebecca O'Keefe Sheriff Shores Hay Mc McCow Shores Cashes McCosx McCos NeCoy

Castro's Case At Cabinet Meeting

Washington, Jan. Castro's appeal to enter the United States as a visitor was discussed at the cabinet meeting. Secretary Nagel presented a complete record including a deportation order from the board of inquiry in New York and a bill of exception by Castro's lawyers. The lawyers challenge the board's ruling that Castro's refusal to answer questions about General Paredes' assassination shows knowledge of a crime involving moral turpitude. They insist Castro has not been convicted nor admits any offense barring admission.

Washington Soriano Castro United States Nagel White House Special Board of Inquiry New York Paredes

Senator Rows Urges Panama Toll Act Repeal

Washington January 2 The United States should submit the Panama toll question to partial arbitration or retire from the position we have taken declared Senator Rows in a speech favoring repeal of the free toll provision of the Panama canal act today in the senate.

Washington Jan Unitaed Senate

Lecture Under K. C. Auspices At Waterton

The menwiers of Waterton Carne ei Kr Bf Walombas Nay held a unity lev tise qa the given in the audiarigi at One Lady of Vievuryaradene at Tours day evening. J. F. Doherty of da Crosse Wisconsin will give his Memous lecture The Flower of chivalry. There will be no admission oryarn ed and the pul Tidbeel poe petted

Waterton Carneei

Untitled note on Mitchell family health in Waverly

A garbled local item describes Mes Mitchell in Waverly facing serious illness and TB complications. It notes her long residence, prior improvement from a cold, and an operation after a weeks lapse, with references to family and hope for recovery.

Waverly O. H. Mitche Kelly Canning Dever Cele

Rube and the Girl in the Open Country Romance

Nell, stage performer Mile. Eleanor Diempk, falls for Theophilus Sykes a shy farmer known as the Rube. After illness on tour he showers care and a marriage proposal, offering a honest life away from the bustle of the theater. Nell accepts, choosing a new life with Theo on his farm.

Took Him at His Word

A Macon Georgia bricklayer sleeping in the noon sun grumbles about nonstop work. A man above drops a brick on the grumbler’s head and the injured worker quips that the world can’t stand jokes and takes everything in vengeance.

Macon

State argues for conviction in abortion case trial

Prosecutors pressed that Rebecca Shade died after a criminal operation performed by the defendant. They detailed timing from Saturday to Monday, questioned why Shade rushed to Longshore’s office, and contended the doctor arranged the visit. Defense counsel to continue, with judge's instructions to follow after closing arguments.

Town Talk Items Include Local Impressions And Court Date

Mrs. George Cranston post appendicitis at Presbyterian hospital is improving. Julian Alba faces a bootlegging charge with a hearing set Saturday before US Commissioner J E Dempster. Gertrude Shaw hosts OsOer club at 722 Park Avenue West tomorrow afternoon. H E Burt of 1221 Lee Street Evanston Illinois sent a copy of The World noting the Chicago Record Herald exposition and pageant May 3 to June 7.

George Cranston Presbyterian Hospital Julian Alba United States J. E. Dempster Gertrude Shaw Osoer Club Park Avenue West H. E. Burt Lee Street Evanston Courier Chicago

Col Harlan Page Davidson Dies in Florida

Col Harlan Page Davidson longtime head of the Northwestern Military academy in Highland Park died in Avon Park Florida from an early day accident. He had spent winters on his Hollyhurst plantation with Mrs Davidson and daughter Alice and his son Maj Royal P Davidson departed for Avon Park after the news.

H. BP. Davidson Chicago Harlan Page Davidson Northwestern Military Academy Highland Park Avon Park Fla Hollyhurst

Osage Indians Defeated in Mandamus Case

Washington Jan 21 The seven Osage Indians rouncillors attempt to force reinstatement through mandamus failed as the district supreme court dismissed their petition. Secretary Fisher had removed them for being unduly influenced in granting a lease to Uncle Sam Oil Company.

Washington Fisher District Supreme Court Uncle Sam Oil Company

Senator Nelson of Minnesota Re-elected in Vote Count

St Paul Jan 21 Knute Nelson was returned to the United States Senate after winning the Minnesota legislature vote. In the house he received 117 votes and in the senate 61 with the unanimous Republican choice.

St. Paul Knute Nelson Todas Iy Vere Minnesota United States Senate Nelson

Pleasant Surprise Party Honors The Helm Home

Mrs Theodore Helm and family hosted a pleasant surprise party for twenty five guests at 447 Mobile Street. The evening featured a statue game, piano solos by Miss Anna Mae Brooks, vocal numbers by Mrs Pale Talm, and a two course repast served by Mrs Emil Lumberg.

Train rides Mexican man to hospital after accident

A Mexican man, Archer Gome aged 40, was struck near the depot as he was pushed onto the tracks by a local incident at the Santa Fe shops. He was taken to the hospital in Chicago via the Burlington & Quiver line after the collision.

Madison Tan Gome Archer Santa Fe Chicago Burlington & Quitev Tre Depot Espital Eolay

Greek Killed Near Menominee on Bridge Yard

A Greek section hand, Chrisgo Afenotroulis, about 32, was killed on the Menominee bridge over Menominee creek when struck by Illinois Central No. 3 at 2:15 pm Saturday. His brother George, living in Waterloo, identified him later. The inquest at East Dubuque noted the man joined sixteen others on the track. details describe the curved approach and that Afenotroulis wore a heavy coat with collar up, muffling his hearing. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 11 am at Kistner parlors with Priest Sofronios Carapeteris to conduct burial at Fairview.

Chrisgo Afenotroulis Illinois Central Menominee Bridge Menominee Menominee Creek Kistiner Undertaking Sofronios Carapeteris Moline George Afenotroulis Waterloo Wenner Ja Davies East Dubuque Afenotroulis Afetotroulis Felllow

East High 10 Tackle Midgets East High 10 Tackle Midgets

The YM Midgets and the Beast high basketball teams clash at East High Gym this evening. The Midgets prepare for other contests and aim to challenge Orange and Black players as the game interests local fans.

East HiGh Beast High

Gould wedding rehearsal at Lyndhurst prompts attendants

In Tarrytown N Y on January 21 Miss Helen Gould and Finlay J Shepard rehearsed their wedding at Lyndhurst their country home. The Rev Daniel Russell of Irvington Presbyterian Church will perform the ceremony and guided the couple and attendants in their parts ahead of the nuptials.

Tarrytown Helen Gould Finlay J. Shepard Lyndhurst

Directors Held Special Meeting Called for Tomorrow

A special meeting for directors of the Commercial Club and Waterloog Board of Trade is set for tomorrow at o clock. The session will take place in the office of newly elected secretary L. E B Park at 614 Fourth Street East. President and other officers are expected to be elected.

Commercial Club Waterloog Board of Trade L. E B. Park Fourth Street East

Lever's Unique Devotion in Zurich Marble Tribute

A cabbier in Zurich, mourning his sweetheart, apprenticed to a stone-cutter for fourteen months to carve a marble memorial reading Such was She. When the slab was placed over her grave he returned to shoe repair, resuming his former trade after the tribute.

Lever Zurich Switzerland

Stole Diamond From L Hieber Arrests In Cedar Rapids

Florence Gibney and Elizabeth JChinger were arrested on larceny charges after allegedly stealing two diamond rings and a gold watch from Louis Hieber. Gibney supposedly pawned a ring for 45 dollars, then took it and another item from the cash register. The trial was underway this afternoon.

Florence Gibney Elizabeth jChlinger Cedar Rapids Leighton Louis Hieber Hieber

Hospital bond plan halted by legal defects in law

Davenport Iowa January 21 The Scott county tuberculosis hospital board told today by the buyer of 50000 dollars in bonds that defects in the law would render the issue illegal The board will appeal to the legislature to rectify the law

Davenport Scott County Tuberculosis Hospital Board

Housekeepers League Sells Fresh Eggs at 27 Cents a Dozen

The Housekeepers' league, after cutting storage egg prices, began a new sale offering strictly fresh eggs at 27 cents a dozen. The eggs are described as western, southern, and nearby, with none older than two weeks.

Philadelphia Housekeepers’ League

Mrs D D Myers Dies in Dubuque

Mr and Mrs T W Place learn of the death of Mrs D D Myers in Dubuque at 7 36 am. She was seventy and had spent most of her life in the city. Mr Myers heads the Myers Cox Co firm of Dubuque. Funeral details are not yet arranged and the Places plan to attend.

T. W. Place Dubuque Place D. TD. Myers Myers Myers-Cox Company of Dubuane

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