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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1911
Page
8
The Friendship society meets Wednesday at Mrs. H. W. Althouse 208 Jefferson street. Sacred Heart church young ladies host a social Tuesday on Father J. J. Hanley’s lawn. W.C. C. F. No. 465 holds a regular meeting Wednesday in K. of C. hall for dues. Only one meeting in July and August.
An advertisement offers free trial boxes of Miller’s Dyspepsia Tablets to relieve indigestion heartburn and related discomforts. It promises quick relief from dyspepsia symptoms and urges readers to claim a free box from local drug stores to enjoy meals without future suffering.
Bureau of Labor report analyzes 257 commodities in 1916 showing wholesale prices up 4 percent from 1909 and 1.6 percent above 1907. Farm products rise 7.5 percent in 1910 versus 1909 with sharp hikes through the decade. lumber up 10.7 percent, drugs 4.1 percent, food 3.2 percent.
A circular letter from J. T. Pearce of Macon Georgia asks machinists nationwide to help locate his son Ernest A. Pearce last heard from in McGehee Arkansas on October 21 1910. Ernest is 20 years old about 165 pounds five feet ten inches tall with grey eyes and thick black hair. A letter was mailed to all cities with machinists.
Count Karl von Metz Meyer a self described lieutenant in the Norwegian army and son of a London banker was arrested in Brooklyn charged with burglary. He says he came to America on leave to study banking and to seek a brunette wife claiming Norway has many blonde girls.
Rev. C. A. Stuckenbruck, Drake University graduate, delivers morning sermon Christ Crucified and evening talk The Bible Everlasting at Central Church of Christ Des Moines The church plans a rally and campaign Friday with Cedar Rapids pastor Rev White to raise funds for financial stability and a social to follow
Horace G Lichty shot his wife, Mrs Jula Odell Lichty, outside her legal office in Twin Falls Idaho last Monday afternoon then killed himself with a final bullet. The tragedy occurred as the couple faced divorce proceedings and would have marked their first wedding anniversary the following day. Lichty left a premeditated property disposal letter.
Two immense passenger engines of the Pacific type arrived at Waterloo and will be put into service on the Minnesota division likely on trains No 1 and 2. The engines are superheaters with Welchwort valve gear and modern feed water heaters. Each measures 65 feet long and weighs 215000 pounds, among the largest on the western Timels Central. Four more engines of similar pattern are expected soon for freight service. Trainmen question the yard turntables size and a larger table may be built. Work progresses at Freeport on a 6 foot turntable to replace the current 6 foot unit. A Lincoln Nebraska resident credits Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with relief from chronic constipation and stomach trouble. For sale by all dealers.
Karl Smith and Jack McAtomy fought in a street incident after a night of drinking. McAtomy pleaded guilty to being drunk and fighting and received ten days in jail. Smith also drew ten days. Several others including G Evans Harry Menter Mark Louie and Charles Braden faced similar fines or penalties for drunkenness or related disturbances.
In Bartville Delaware on July 10 the Independent Telephone Co directors rejected a merger with a larger telecommunication firm. Local stockholders voted against selling to the Interstate company, choosing to keep the independent operation running. The Interstate holds substantial local capital and a large eastern Delaware and western Dubuque County patronage.
Clear Lake Virginia reports the Cliff cottage owned by Mr and Mrs Clift of Hearing wrecked by an auto Saturday that started on its own accord and telescoped the building with contents destroyed. The notice also promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for sale by dealers and Courier want ads.
Addison W. Chamberlin transfers lot 10 block 1 Riverside Waterloo to P. H. Paulsen for 16000 dollars. J L Bailey et al executors convey Cedar Falls lots 2 and 3 block 3 Normal addition and Jet 2 block 31 R R addition to A J House for 5255 dollars.
Lehigh Ta July 30 reports twelve births in two weeks with four sets of twins among the new arrivals. Families include Mr and Mrs Peter Lindquist with a June 24 boy and girl, Mr and Mrs Adolph Baldini with July 2 girls, Mr and Mrs Roscoe Newkirk with July 5 boy and girl, and Mr and Mrs Robert Bonarison with July 1 boys. The twin birth rate exceeds the two year average. West Six Calves notice refers to Courier office.
Fire destroyed the Arthur Dixon Transfer stables in Chicago killing 263 horses and causing about 500000 in damage. The blaze forced firemen to flee as the roof collapsed. The same day a furniture warehouse of W C Reeble Brothers burned, totaling about 100000 in losses.
Women who bear children and remain healthy prepare their systems before birth. Without aiding nature the mother faces weakened health or chronic ailments. Mother's Friend relieves strain on ligaments, prevents numbness, soothes breast inflammation, and aids speedy recovery, with a free book for expectant mothers from Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Ga.
George S Eddy of Waterloo Black Hawk county Iowa was adjudicated bankrupt July 7 1911. The first meeting of creditors will be held July 20 1911 at 9:00 am in the Commercial National Bank Building Waterloo to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. Referee in Bankruptcy F S Merriau signs the notice July 8 1911.
Advertisement touting Meritol Snow-White Liniment as the greatest preparation for rheumatism neuralgia sciatica and deep muscular pain. Claims endorsement by the American Drug and Press Association and lists Henderson Drug Co as a place to buy Meritol.
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