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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
8
In Bryan & Co. v M. S Gear Co the suit names three individual stockholders. the Gear Co is not a defendant. Damages claimed were misstated in prior reports. the amended petition now sets actual damages at 250000.
Submarine H-3, wedged between rocks near Point Sur lighthouse, was floated late yesterday and arrived in San Francisco early today. It will be drydocked to assess hull damage after being stranded Tuesday night en route from San Diego.
New York July 1 The federal land jury indicted Rudolph alsk an Austrian salesman arrested here last night for sending a letter June 23 to the president s son in which he threatened a political crime if the president refused to pay him 200 dollars The money was demanded as indemnity for Malik s ability to return to his family in Austria.
Lincoln circle Ladies of the G A IL plan the first seasonal meeting at Pythian temple tomorrow afternoon. Pythian sisters also meet at the same temple Friday evening. Temple Rebekah Lodge No 54 convenes at the Wack Hawk J C O FL hall Friday evening with officer installation and a nichie supper at o clock. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and another dish.
The page lists want ads for buying and renting rooms and a large set of rental notices in Waterloo Iowa plus an ordinance amendment establishing city limits clarifying blocks and river boundaries with details on included blocks and adjunct areas passed June 20 1815 by City Clerk R L De GON and Mayor R C THOMPSON.
Dr Ukengren the Swedish minister to the United States is pressed to develop a plan calling a conference of neutrals aimed at achieving peace in Europe. The move signals Sweden's active role in mediating an end to the conflict and shaping neutral participation.
A busy week in Orange features John Robertson calling on local businesses, A X Glessner hosting dinner, and many townsfolk traveling to a hall game in Washburn. Spelling and declamatory contest winners are named, church activities precede a July 5 Brethren service, and a Grange fireworks celebration caps the day.
Residents and visitors gather for events in Vinton Cedar Rapids Pipestone and Independence. A ten pound boy was born to Warren Van Skikenes on June 29. Panama Pacific trip wraps with Robert Jacmeison and companion planning a month away via southern then northern routes. Jim Hines moves to new home. Mr and Mrs W W Bain host guests. Mrs Short returns from Independence after a visit.
June 30 in Dunkerton Iowa the Jadies of the Baptist Bible class were entertained by Miss Ida Carncross Mrs Ira Childs and Mrs F Canfield at the Canfield home Ice cream and cake served for refreshments C P Clubine hires cement work for a new barn to replace the one burned by lightning Shimp Bros move cement machinery to Independence for a three to four week job W Magee Jr drives into a tree near Boyle farm no injuries but his ante is bent and unusable Dr Buckmaster and family visiting Brandon this week Mrs Bucher back home after a week bedridden from a fall on a cement walk
Readlyn June 30 news notes flow with visits and travels. John Rummel returns from the west after months away. F and H Strottmann families visit L Strottmann in Waverly. Miss Creta Cool returns to Waverly. Wwots of Aredale visit here with W. Koch and baby. Irene Judan visits relatives in Denver. Booth, Winegar, Corriban families call. Ladies Society hosts at Henry Strottmann's. Murray Universalist club picnic at Blanche Baylesson’s. Cedar Falls bill night. Guests include Mrs Berta Fay Zeerup of New York and Miss Buckwalter of Philadelphia with Miss Rose Goodwin on Randolph. Minute supper on lawn. hostesses assisted by mother and sister Gertrude.
June 30 reports Mrs Frank Solt visiting daughter Mrs Mont Stephenson in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Earl Strait hosted the Kensington club after noonday Tuesday. A miscellaneous shower honored newlywed Mrs Edith Nabholz Stainbrooke. Mr and Mrs W U Tracy of Auburn visited the D A McLeish home. Mrs Alva Morrison and Master John continued a greeting with relatives.
Lincoln Neb July 1 William J Bryan former secretary of state accompanied by Mrs Bryan left for San Francisco today where he will deliver an address next Monday. Mr Bryan will arrive in San Francisco Sunday after spending a day at Lake Tahoe Cal. Mr Bryan's departure was delayed a day order that he might enjoy a brief rest at his Fairview home here.
Premier Asquith says British naval and military losses in the Dardanelles up to May 31 total 38,635 officers and men. The figure was announced in the House of Commons today as part of wartime casualty updates.
A city brief notes bicycles stolen or moved and calls for locking up when idle. Local residents share travel plans with W P Walker family heading to Brownsdale Minnesota for the Fourth and F L Sanger welcoming their newborn Worth S. A J W Best departs for Clarksville, and J L Zeeryp with daughter Jean stay in town six weeks. Lawrence A Murphy of Chicago visits Munsonia and Shrine circles while B E Wenner is named delegate and HM C McMahon alternate to the Fraternal Aid union convention in Pasadena scheduled July 28.
The Modern Brotherhood of America state convention opened this afternoon with Regulars gaining control and electing eight delegates to the supreme convention at St. Louis in August. A Cedar Rapids injunction request to halt the convention was denied by District Judge Sittin.
Dr Gilcherst suffers blood poisoning after rough work and a suspected suit case loss. Fred Swinton and Hattie Knutson wed in Stanton Minnesota and will reside on the groom’s father farm west of Nashua. Dexter attends a Cedar Falls wedding where he experiences a heart attack but recovers. John Harrison weakens from stomach cancer after near-death spells. Lulu Wosseler, a Nora Springs teacher, is sent to Oakdale hospital for treatment. she suffers prolonged respiratory and tubes issues. Mrs M L Tessman of Waverly seeks treatment locally.
Albany July 1 Governor Whitman granted Charles Becker former New York police lieutenant a reprieve until July 26. The governor said no further action would be taken unless the U S Supreme Court interferes. if not Becker faces execution.
Washington July 1 government appeals to southern growers to cut cotton plantings due to market stagnation from war. A reported 5,872,000 acres less than last year would lower production by about 2,454,078 bales. Kennedy rites set for Friday at 2:30 from 10 Fremont Street with burial at Fairview. Rev. Kiffin McCollum Jones conducting.
The July 1 temperature report lists midnight at 85 with a general average of 8, then notes yesterday ranged from 71 to 82. Historical bounds include 76 to 92 in 1912, 71 to 92 in 1914, and narrower 55 to 74 in 1914.
Three business places were robbed at an early morning. Poppard Ware store Hangou jewelry store and Siammard Hros grocery suffered light thefts. A valuable water churn and cartridges were found, dogs traced possible escape toward a rail line, six suspects detained, police sought wider sightings.
A gathering at Miss Agatha Watts’s home on Jefferson Street celebrated the first anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian M. Howe. The event honored the six original members of the club, who have since dispersed widely.
A Vermont Kansas City reader reports red spots on her brother’s face and head. After trying salves with little relief, a free Cuticura sample led to relief within weeks, with itching ceased and hair regrowth noted. 1914 notice promotes Cuticura sample and skin book by mail from Boston.
In a Florida winter returnee Miss Helen Byrucsk joins the group for a winter evangelical effort. The married girls and guests expand the gathering to fourteen for a picnic at sunset. After the meal, guests attend the last theatre show of the evening.
An advertisement recommends Benetol to remove body and foot odors during hot months. It suggests diluting a teaspoonful in a quart of hot water for sponging or using it in the bath, noting it is not perfumed. The product is sold and guaranteed by Waterloo druggists and linked to free samples from the Benetal Co. in Minnesota.
The Waterloo area relies on The Evening Courier and Reporter as the principal local newspaper, widely read across households and serving as the primary source for community news, notices, and events.
Mrs. M. J. Ahles of Granville Iowa underwent three cancer operations without success prompting surprise from doctors and noting the persistent illness.
Mrs M J Ahlen travels to Waterloo to seek Dr Myers German Specialist treatment for breast cancer after three prior operations. She reports X ray and ultraviolet therapy with internal medicine, noting substantial improvement and inviting others to contact her. Dr Myers treats chronic stomach liver bowels blood skin nerves cancers tumors and other conditions at 712% Sycamore Street Waterloo Town office hours 9 am to 4 pm evenings Mon Wed Sat 6 30 to 9 pm.
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