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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1920

Page

5

Crowds Mourn Slain Officer William Goodenbour

Waterloo city officials and crowds from Tripoli and Bremer county gather at the opera house in Tripoli for the funeral of detective William Goodenbour slain by a gunman. Masonic rites, floral tributes led by Waterloo police, and a Cedar Rapids clergyman mark the service.

Waterloo Tripoli William Goodenbour Viciniity Lfe Bremer Masonic Lodge of F. Staufacher Cedar Rapids Jrs Frisbie Young Myrtle, Barr William Wilson Goodenbour E. H. Horns K. A Link C. F. Teeter

Victim of Leap from Airplane Not Man Here

Casper dispatch reports the death of Prank B. Harrison in a parachute drop from 6,000 feet. Inquiry shows he is not the same person as the Byrnes Park jumper, Capt. Adair, who did the stunt here weeks earlier. Harrison’s parents live in Oelwein and his remains were sent to Hampton for burial.

Casper Wryo B. Harrison Byrnes Park Adair Oelwein Farrison Hampton

Iowa Considers State Printing Plant To Save Costs

The retrenchment and reform committee proposes a new state printing plant. Senators and representatives study needs, equipment, housing and staff to run the plant, aiming to fix low rates and delays in state printing and binding. The plan anticipates support from the legislature next winter.

Des Moines James Wilson Genierville T. P. Werrington Algona Douglas Manning Commonwealths State Automobile Department

Building Permits and Local Notables Across Towns

The notice lists Henry Casing and others filing building permits for homes and garages in Denver street, Western avenue, Indiana avenue, Home Park boulevard, Conger street, and Winthrop area. It also reports deaths, marriages, weddings, and community events from Winthrop, Independence, Schalier, Spirit Lake, and surrounding towns with minor details on individuals and institutions.

Henry Casing Denver A. Conrad Western Avenue Indiana Ave Peter Oinds Home Park Boulevard J. Galbraith Conger Street

City in Brief: Local Returns and Weekend Trips

Local notes report Mrs. C. F. Brown visiting Okobon with friends for the summer in a cottage. J. B. Selzer of Black's Dry Goods leaves for Morning Sun and southern points on a two week vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Fremer depart for the west coast for a holiday. Roy Stevens returns from a car trip to Minneapolis with Gilwell Mickle. A Cedar River park baseball game saw J. C. shop team defeat Moose 10 to 3 with a rematch planned. Greenbushing entries delayed for the boys and girls garden fair to July 26 through 27 at Hawthorne school. Greene residents take an alite trip to Clear Lake and visits to Harold Shiffer. Charles Starkweather Sr. returns from a month in New York and Pennsylvania. Local roads in poor condition due to heavy rains in South Dakota hinder auto travel. Various residents visit relatives in Des Moines Clinton and Waterloo.

C. F. Brown Okobon J.B. Selzer Black's Dry Goods Company Morning Sun Tony A. Fremer Sunnyside Avenue Roy Stevens Wellington Street Minneapolis Gilwell Mickle Waterloo Cedar River Park J. C. Shop The Moose Hawthorne Greene George Pringle Ben Pringle Clear Lake Wis Harold Shiffer Charles ‘Starkweather, Sr Riday New York Pennsylvania Cheney Grodery Lois Pringle Huron Bay Dougherty Greeno Maude Curtis Wheeler Bellingham Wash Greena Curtis Ramsdell Wt. Cave Btritkier Mable Strickler Mies Miller Thomas Watterson Okunawa Watterson Carl Sanford Amos Dodge Center Minn Ingalls Bone Destoines

Fire damages roof at 66 Lafayette Street

Fire last evening damaged a section of the roof at 66 Lafayette Street, home of W. W. Wilkins. Firemen responded quickly, using forty eight bottles of chemicals to control the blaze and save household goods. Officials suspect a toy firecracker thrown on the roof by a boy.

Lafayette Street W. W. Wilkins

Patriot riveter sends new wartime poem America My Native Land

Albert Rupp, a shipyard riveter from Almeda California, publishes America My Native Land set to Maryland My Maryland. The poem honors liberty and workers backing the war effort while promising to fight tyranny and celebrate national pride.

Almeda Cal Albert Rupp America Maryland

Three Iowa State Coaches to Leave

Ames July 6 three physical training instructors Gers aldine Biddle R. W. Rogers and J B Russell resigned from Iowa State College to director C W Mayser. Rogers moves to Grinnell as associate professor of physical training and will assist freshmen teams. Biddle joins M Q 4 in Jonesolulu Hawaii as director of physical training. Russell becomes director of athletics and professor at Arcadia University Nova Scotia.

Ames Iowa State College Gersaldine Biddle R. W. Rogers J. B. Russell C. W. Mayser L R. W. Rogers Drake

Obituary notices for Sheeler Henning and Krueger

Raymond Henry Sheeler of Orange township died after a brief diphtheria illness at his parents home. He served in France in the war and was a member of the Church of the Brethren. Survivors include parents and many siblings. private funeral tomorrow at home, burial in Orange cemetery. John C. Henning died in Presbyterian hospital of old age. born in Germany, 1838, came to Waterloo area in 1863, survived by children in multiple states. services tomorrow at Peterson Bros. chapel with interment in Elmwood. M J Krueger, 233 Cottage, died in Rochester of cancer after an operation. born in Germany, had lived in Waterloo most of his life. survived by widow, son Edward H., and three daughters. funeral Wednesday at home and First Evangelical Church.

Winthrop D. H Plickenger Mr. Plickenger Arthur Marshall Ossie Reid Peosta Clyde Marshall Baby Irms Independence Bruce’ McFarland Jump River Wis Derinda William and Jessie McFarlang Sidney Ferguson Sadie Eva Air. Xnelleen Rex King Schalier White Net Winthrop High Schoo Spirit Lake Schaller George Hubb Nyle Wakefield Raymond F. Shel Raymond Henry Sheeler Henry Sheeler Orange Township Marquis Kingsley Sheeler France Church of the Brethren of Orange Township Lave Frank Correctionville Edith Meff York Wdna Talley Viola Vanorsell Annua Rice Glenn Daniel Floyd Loyd Oralichty Orange Cemetery John C. Henning Presbyterian Hospital Germany Chicago Waterloo W. G. Henning First Street Wina Winters Butter Mont H. Phillips Henning Los Angeles Cal Charles Davenport W. G Minneapolis George Halley Ireton W. H. Glenny Flandreau Peterson Bros F. W. Court Elmwood M. J. Krueger Cottage Street Rochester Minn O'Keefe & Towne Funeral Home Mr. Krueger Edward H Army of Occupation Mabel McLaren Lyndal Frieda Krueger First Evangelical Church Berial Fairview Boston Perry Thoma Hetty Wilen Dan Wipe Dan Betty Mien Betty Auld Wien Poogo Terry Todas Ellen Baston Elen Harry Statler Tillen Ben Mackline Big Dan Wen Terry Kiea New York John Tawne Thain

Children’s Party Draws 1000 at Davis Store

More than 1,000 children attended the Paul Davis store “Children’s Party” on Saturday featuring five entertainments, stories, music and songs. Misses White Harlowell Barr and Evans told stories and assisted with care. Dorothy Wilbur led songs from the Bubble Book. balloons and ice cream cones were given to the children. The event filled the store’s second floor with flags and bunting, the first such Waterloo event in seven years.

Paul Davis Waterloo

Morning Games in American League Include Key Scores

In Philadelphia Boston and Detroit games July events show tight scoring with multiple lineups and battery pairs listed. Across cities Cleveland Chicago Washington and New York results reflect varied outcomes as leagues report daily action. Spain Takes Peel Aonss notes government moves on telecom monopoly amid continued service complaints.

Philadelphia Boston Noc Aml Walters tHasly Bigbee Detroit Mich iSt Sophoron Severeth iBhmke Stanape Chicago Lowveland Batteri Caldwell Niehaus Williams and Schalk Washington D. Cy New York Shore Rael Zachary Gharrity Spain Peel Aonss Associ Madrid Telemones

Passenger and Mail Ships Fly Over Alps

Announcement of a Paris to Geneva air service to begin within a month will use Jura Alps routes. Plans call for a three shaftship and aircraft to carry passengers and mail, appealing to tourists.

Alps Paris Europe Geneva Switzerland Jura Alps

Bandit Heir to Estate Mother in Waterloo

Reported tragedy centers on Retta, mother of a bandit heir, as she endures grief after a death and the charge of witness inquest. Detectives pursue forged express money orders linked to the bandit gang while the public eye follows funerary scenes and alleged sightings.

Waterloo Hig Gussing Mes. Strayer Retta Secret J American Express Jompany Caveer J O'Keefe & Towne Autiot Davis Saat Ghiet BL A Lighton

Delaware Republicans Name State Delegates

A Cedar Valley Times editorial from Vinton Iowa notes the Delaware Republican convention selected delegates and lists names including North fork Fitch Spies and Jalon Lowest. It highlights Manchester’s delegation, reports on committee actions, and praises Dr Cato Sells for honors from Cornell and Baylor University.

Manchester Delaware Baltuschy Robirson Adanie Ehia Tre Loineta North Bork Fitch Hid Saad Spyies Jalon Tih Les Emery Beyon Marnins I Maathoaa Ltquieltubrran OG Tori Commtee Lauder Suerte Cottinta Weert Minchester Gato Belly Cato Sells Jniian Affaira Eltmaon Cornell College Iowa Baylor University Texas Haptist College Ose Cedar Valley

Unique money destroying machine installed at Memphis Reserve Bank

A Memphis Federal Reserve Bank basement machine destroys $10,000 bundles by jaws and electric power. Half the currency is sent to Washington and the rest follows, aiming to deter train robbers by making seized money worthless. Similar units are planned for other Federal Reserve branches.

Memphis Federal Reserve Bank Washington Federal Reserve United States Treasury Department Fts Vaarlyal Ail Federal Yreserve Bagke

Miss Terry By Mildred White

Miss Terry, known for routine kindness, bakes potatoes and lays lunch cloths daily for her invalid mother under strict stern father. Ellen, inspired by a sudden urge for change, reads a Farmdale Academy advertisement and Terry makes one bold move by answering it without consent.

Miss Terry Ellen el- Hen Farm Herald Farmdale Academy Terry

Betty Terry and Dan Wise's New York Connection

In a lettered tangle from Boston to Farmdale, Ellen Terry learns John Towne, a New York writer, is betrothed to Betty Blair. Betty keeps a wary friendship with Dan Wise while Ellen hopes for a future with him, and a Farmdale notice confirms Betty's marriage to Dan.

Ja 2 Towne New York Betty Blair John Towne Misa Terry Betty Farmdale Misa Ellen Terry Daniel Wise John Big Dan

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