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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1913

Page

6

Dogs Made Trail at Granger Ih

The Waterloo bloodhounds did good work trailing at Granger last evening. Earl Yordy reported that the hounds followed the burglar's trail from the blacksmith shop to the tele phone office area and then to the interurban station where it ended. A man phoned the tele phone office after hours, but was not allowed to talk. his voice was recognized and he is now missing, making him a suspect. The blacksmith praised the dogs' performance.

Waterloo Granger Earl Yordy

Juvenile Court Case Heard Today in Cedar Falls

Judge Mullan presided a juvenile court hearing over neglect claims involving Mrs. Lewis Miller and her children in Cedar Falls. The case follows a prior divorce action between Mr. and Mrs. Miller. County Attorney Hoxie led for the state with J. C. Murtagh for Mrs. Miller. State witnesses claim the home is in January. defense witnesses were expected to testify this afternoon.

Mullan Lewis Miller Cedar Falls

Acting successor to McNab resigns in San Francisco

Benjamin L. McKinley, acting United States attorney, resigned pending senatorial confirmation of Thomas F. Hayden to succeed John L. McNab. He cited a wish to return to private practice. Clayton Herrington, an investigator who supported McNab, was dismissed last night.

San Francisco Benjamin L. McKinley United States Wilson Thomas F. Hayden John L. McNab Clayton Herrington McNab

First Skirmish Won by Rebels in Juarez Campaign

El Paso Texas dated July 2 reports the first skirmish of the rebel campaign against Juarez ending in a rebel victory. Rebels pushed the federals from the town by morning, and Federal forces reportedly retreated toward Juarez. Casualty figures were not known.

el Paso Tex Juarez

Motorrcyclists Narrow Escape After Dog Strike

August Vogel and a companion on a motorcycle feared serious injury when a dog dashed into the road near Jesup. The dog was killed instantly, Vogel and the other rider sustained bruises, motorcycle lightly damaged, and the pair continued to the city for treatment.

August Vogel Mr. Vogel Jesup

Card of Thanks for Fred Wilcox Death

Neighbors and friends offered help and sympathy during our illness and the death of Fred Wilcox. Mrs Wilcox and daughter Gertrude express gratitude for the support.

Fred Wilcox Wilcox Gertrude

Speckled Snakeitus Plant Attracts Waterloo Botanists

Waterloo residents buzz over a mysterious plant in the Petersen parlors on Fourth Street that reawakens each July. Local botanists cannot name it yet, but the rapid growth record, up to six inches daily and three feet in three weeks, has sparked wide curiosity and cautious interest from collectors.

Petersen Rox Fourth Street Waterloo A. H. Petersen

Town Talk into Cedar Rapids trip and jail work

James Murphy of Fairbank hag re squares home after a visit in Water loo. Miss Lillian Raymond goes to Cedar Rapids this evening to visit over the Fourth. Mrs. W. M. Flynn and daughter, Katherine left this afternoon for a phre weeks visit with friends in Dubuque. Lewis Yardo of Shell Rock a retired farmer who bought the J. H. Easley property on Fourth street west is moving here today. The fire department yesterday received two still alarms one from the corner of Commercial and Twelfth streets and no damage to speak of was inflicted. The county jail is being renovated painted and otherwise improved. The electric wiring will be changed so that light may be turned on in different parts of the prison by four switches. The radiator pipes are also being changed. At 12 20 this afternoon the fire department was called to South Barclay street to extinguish a blaze on the roof of a residence. Slight damage was done. It is presumed that a smouldering spark created by burning paper in the stove early this morning caused the blaze. Sylvester Hildebrand has petitioned the court to name HE Hildebrand as administrator of the estate of the late John H. Hildebrand who left an estate of about $10 000 of which 34 000 was in personal property. Deceased left no widow or children. The parents survive. A description of real estate will be filed in probate court later.

Lewis Yardo Shell Rock J. H. Easley Fourth Street Twelfth Streets South Barclay Street Sylvester Hildebrand HE. L. Hildebrand John H. Hildebrand

Painter Hurt At French Home On Wellington Street

Two workmen painting Miss Susan French’s residence on Wellington street near Mullan avenue fell twenty five feet when scaffolding collapsed. Charles Herren of 908 Baltimore street broke his ankle and injured his back. the other painter escaped with minor injuries. A physician treated Herren at home. both men were employed by W. Call.

Susan French Wellington Street Mullan Avenue Charles Herren Baltimore Istreet Ierren W. Call

Demanding Pay for Use of Horse in Waterloo dispute

Jake Griffith sues the city of Waterloo for 30 for use of a horse said to have been purchased by the city and used for forty five days before being returned. The city contends it exchanged the animal for another and owes nothing. Justice Frank Knann to preside as evidence is heard.

Jake Griffith Waterloo Jake Frank Knann Mr. Griffith

Moose Excused From Meetings For Summer Months

The supreme judge of the TLoral Order of Moose grants a dispensation to subordinate lodges, suspending weekly meetings during hot summer months. Waterloo Lodge No. S28 secretary A. T. Petersen reports no meeting next week, but a session is set for July 10 to report funds and exhibit details by Col. F. M. Smith at Electric Park.

Order of Moose A. T. Petersen Waterloo Hodge Col F. M. Smith Electric Park

Interesting Lectures at Chau Tauqua Bible Hour

Dr Walter 11 Russell gave a talk on the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ during the Bible hour at Chau Tauqua Vic. The following hour Leon H Vincent presented a feature on Bowell the Critte and Ilin of Letters.

Walter 11. Russell Chautauqua, Vic Jesus Christ Leon H. Vincent Bowell Critte and Ilin

Suit Against Sulzer Over Breach of Promise Claim

Miss Mignon Hopkins of Philadelphia sues New York Governor William Sulzer for breach of promise to marry. Attorney Theodore Cuyler Patterson files affidavit alleging Sulzer lived with Hopkins for years in New York City and engaged her Sept 15, 1903. Sulzer dismisses the allegations as mere enemy plots and declines further comment.

Philadelphia Miss Hopkins William Sulzer New York Sulzer Albany N. Y Gov. Sulzer Mignon Hopkins

Who Was She? A Night Encounter With a Twin Self

A doctor recalls walking through a silent city square at night and meeting a pale young woman who resembles him exactly. He debates whether she is real or a spectral twin, then seeks a professor’s view, who suggests a link to a possible doubled feminine self induced by surroundings.

Hot Drinks Beat the Heat in a Town Patrol

A playful verse follows a thirsty narrator seeking relief from heat. He samples lemonade ginger ale phosphate and various sodas before embracing plain cold water. The journey trails from sticky summer cravings to a simple, cooling conclusion.

City council allows Walker lumber yard on Washington Street

The city council ruled they had no authority to bar Walker lumber company from operating a lumber yard between First and Second streets on Washington Street and that they will proceed with yard work unless neighbors sue. The council also voted to refund $153.38 to each liquor dealer who ran saloons when they were closed last November.

Walker Lumber Company Washington Street First Second Streets

Reception for Governor Hadley at Waterloo Banquet

Republicans in Waterloo prepare an informal reception and banquet for Missouri Governor Hadley on Thursday evening. A committee led by Turhill Pickett Feely and Williams will arrange details. The event at the Ellis precedes an 8 o clock address at Chautauqua park by the visiting lecturer and politician.

Hadley Missouri Waterloo J. 5. Turhill CG. E. Pickett Guy A. Feely J. GB. Williams Ellis Chautauqua Park

Longest 27 Coupon Ticket Issued for Misses Weller

Ticket Clerk Comstock of the Minois Central issued a 27 coupon transportation ticket to Misses Vernona and Edna Weller for a three week eastward tour visiting Boston Buffalo Montreal Thousand Isles Lake Champlain New York City and other points Supt Causey Hern W 2B Causey of Des Moines Chicago Great Western arrives in the city on business and plans to stay overnight All west side meat markets close July 4 open Thursday evening at 6 30

Comstock Minois Central Misses Vernona Edna Weller Boston Buffalo Montreal Thousand Isles Lake Champlain New York City Causey Hern Causey Des Moines Chicago Great Western West Side

Corner Residents Question Fault Moving Out

Two women on adjacent corners discuss a neighborhood fault and its residents leaving. One notes the house could not be maintained while the other questions the claimed wealth, replying that money was spent rather than saved.

You Don’t Want to Stay Says the Astonished Lady

A startled householder questions a guest who resists leaving, insisting she would stay only if treated as a servant with more consideration and appreciation. The cook confirms, echoing the guest’s plea for fair treatment within the household.

Rich kinfolk praise a modest man in casual talk

A neighbor describes a plain man surrounded by wealthy relatives who boast about him, while he remains unassuming. The exchange notes the contrast between ostentation and quiet character, asking whether the man is notable for any achievement beyond his restraint.

You Value Her Worth More Than You Have Gold

A quip on perception and desire suggesting that admiration is tied to what one lacks. The speaker teases Clarence for overestimating his subject based on his own scarcity of wealth and longing. The comment hints at social rhetoric around money and affection.

Clarence

Milk keeps sweet in heat as Case Babry grows

Waterloo residents report milk spoilage due to extreme heat. Case Babry Company remains unaffected by the weather, pasteurizing milk with a sanitary plant and modern machinery. No complaints from customers as demand grows and new wagons are ordered.

Waterloo

New York Stock Close Lists Diverse Prices

The New York stock exchange closed with mixed results on July 2. notable figures include Pennsylvania at 11 19, United States Steel at 52 8, Amalgamated Copper at 65 4, Northern Pacific at 10 79, Great Northern at 12 24, and Missouri Pacific at 80 4, with several other rails and utilities showing modest gains or declines.

NEW York Stock Exchange Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Reading Chicago Great Western Revue Northwestern Atchison Sige Beneas American ‘Smelter Wee Bet Union Pacific Baltimore and ‘Ohio Southern Pacific Wee Southern Railway Brooklyn Rapid Transit United States Steel, Common United States Steel, Pfd Amalgamated Copper Northern Pacific Great Northern Bill St. Paul Missouri Pacific Ss Ag New York Central Amaconda

New Potatoes and Early Market Prices

A market report notes new potatoes selling at 40 cents a peck with prior Saturday at 60 cents per peck. Old potatoes bring 60 cents per bushel. Early berries appear with black raspberries at 15 cents a quart and red raspberries at 15 cents a pint. Currants rise to two boxes for a quarter amid expected crop shortages and beneficial rain for later varieties.

Adams Seeks Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty

Frank E. Adams files for divorce from wife Helen A. Adams of Aurelia alleging cruelty. They wed on December 7, 1912. Also, Jackson J. Buzzard sues Paycke Bros Co of Kansas City for 675 over undelivered carload of potatoes. W W Christiansen sues A C Sorensen for 115.

Frank E. Adams Helen A. Adams Aurelia Jackson J. Buzzard Davenport Paycke Bros. Co Kansas City W. W. Christiansen A. C. Sorensen

For Sale City Property Mortgage for Sale 6000 Dollars

Auction notice from Edwards Longley and Rannier offering a first class city property mortgage for sale. Wanted tauniness. Apply at Presbyterian hospital for details or to purchase.

Edwards, Longley & Rannier Presbyterian Hospital

Por Gale Bicentifel Home in Kens Park Place

For Sale Traction Engines listing multiple brands and models with power ranges from ten to eighteen horse. Includes four Nichols & Shepard eight to ten, Rtumely ten, Leader ten. engines suitable for running shelters and shredders. Rebuilt and new separators also offered. Ballou & Smart, Duryea St. Rock Island Ave. Phone 95.

Kens Park Place James Gardiner Co Nichols & Shepard Advance Gaar Scott, Russell, Aultman & Taylor Kelly Ballou & Smart Duryea St Rock Island Ave

Notice of Partition and Sale in Adams Estate

In the District Court of Iowa Black Hawk County C B Everett administrator seeks partition of Arminda Adams estate for described land in section 1 township 90 range 11 West Lester Township Black Hawk County Iowa with sale order and one third proceeds to plaintiff unless appearance defaults by Sept 2 1913. Published in Daily Courier Water loo Iowa. Judge Franklin Platt U.S. docket dates.

District Court of Iowa Black Hawk County B. Everett Arminda Adams Lucinda A. Dewald Olive B. Adams Iva May Adams Lillie Luella Adame Ella Viola Adams Henry L. Adams Lore Alford Nelson H. Adams Lucinda Adams Hiram Miller Dillie Miller Albert Miller Daisy Miller Sylvester Miller Lottie Miller Jesse Miller Mattie Miller Griffith Miller Gertie Miller Harry Miller Delbert Miller Sylvia Miller Westendorf John Westendorf Alta Cannon Thomas Cannon Lloyd Shippy Lucie Shippy Iva May Adama Lillie Luella Adams Guardian of Dilia Miller Jessa Miller C. B. Everett Township North Range Meridan Lester Township Towa Esid Arminda Adams Benjamin Adams Waterloo E. R. O'Brien Daily Courier Black Hawk State of Franklin Platt

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Granger, Ih M'Nab Petersen Hirun Petersen Brothers Anaitas Club Hus Blovise A.H. Petersen James Murphy Fairbank Quares Lillian Raymond Cedar Rapids Painter Moose Tf T Medical College Bin Wildur D.nesbit Elas Galloway Lest—Gok Anna Scoles Edwards St Gail James Gardiner Co Waorkom Ferm Y' Man V. Maksimom Lows Waverly Iowa Sugar Co Earl C. Moore Julius C. Frank Louie Frank Rath
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