Four Wives Seek Divorces in Waterloo Courts
In four divorce petitions filed in Waterloo, Rebecca Rutter seeks separation from Frank Rutter citing cruelty and addiction, with custody of two minor sons and substantial alimony. Kathryn Meekle accuses Fred W. Mack of desertion. Rose Hurden sues John Hurd for cruelty. Teofila Joseph seeks relief from Frank Joseph citing cruelty and non support for five children, with custody of Lillie and alimony, plus property return.
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Rebecca Rutter
Frank Rutter
Waterloo
Kathryn Meekle
Fred W. Mack
Rose Hurden
John Hurd
Bearice
Teofila Joseph
Frank Joseph
Chicago
Quincy Street
Joseph
Lillie
Jilted Girl Masquerades as Man to Win Rival’s Suitor
In Wheeling, Dessia McIntyre, an 18 year old from North Wheeling, cut her hair and hid as a man named Lawrence Dessing to woo Miss Henrietta Aiken of Bridgeport, Ohio, who had won her fiancé, and exposed the ruse after Pendleton confronted them. The scheme sought revenge for an engagement broken two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Dessia McIntyre
North Wheeling
Uarry Pendleton
Bridgeport
Miss McIntyre
Bridge
Port
Miss Aiken
Pendiecton
Market Street
Saloon Consent Case Hearing Likely Next Wednesday
The motion for a new trial in the saloon consent petition case may come before Judge Dunham next Wednesday July 16. Telephonic talks with the judge showed he wishes to hear the arguments then if all interested attorneys agree.
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Dunham
Firearm Sale Faces New Permit Hurdles in Waterloo
Waterloo hardware dealers fear the new law requiring permits to sell revolvers and reporting within 24 hours hurts business. Mayors, sheriffs, and police chiefs issue permits with fees, while dealers warn mail order purchases from Chicago circumvent local control. One merchant criticizes the bill as unfavorable and misaligned with public protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Waterloo East
Chicago
R. C. Thompson
Frank M. Shores
E. A. Leighton
Thompson
Court House
Law
Des Moines
Iowa
WATER RATES Anticipated Lawn Sprinkling Reforms
Water commissioners have not yet enacted a permanent cut for lawn sprinkling. Last July and August a temporary 50 percent reduction over average usage was authorized, yielding likely about $100 yearly. Officials note many households stay on the minimum meter rate of $9 annually, contrasting with the old $15 flat rate with lawn privilege.
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George H. Shoemaker
Mayoust Mayor of Valley Junction Targets Cosson Law
Des Moines July 11 The first step toward saving the Cosson law against George Gray mayor of Valley Junction was taken when George Williams city clerk visited the attorney general's office and filed a formal complaint with John Fletcher. The charges allege improper accounting of funds for the year ending March 31 1913 and failure to deposit city money plus irregular attendance at council meetings.
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Des Moines
Cosson
George Gray
Valley Junction
George Williams
State House
George Cosson
John Fletcher
Williams
Fletcher
Gray
Licensed To Wed. Arthur L Tomlin and Rose Waghorn Waterloo
Officials report Arthur L Tomlin and Rose Waghorn of Waterloo are wed by license. The notice lists Alois Beyaert and Florence Vermeulen both of Waterloo as witnesses or related parties. Industrial executives A E Clift of Chicago and L A Downs of Ft Dodge visited the city on railroad business, joined by J M Morisey of Dubuque as a visitor and division passenger agent.
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Arthur L. Tomlin
Waterloo
Rose Waghorn
Alois Beyaert
Florence Vermeulen
A. E. Clift
Chicago
sUuperintendent
L. A. Downs
Ft. Dodge
Illinois Central Railroad
J. M. Morisey
Dubuque
City Auto Owners Demand Street Repairs and Crossings Paving
Auto owners in Cedar Rapids plan a campaign for city street improvements. They fault repeated tearing up of bricks by plumbers and contractors, unsafe railroad crossings, and uneven asphalt repairs. They note Cedar Rapids streets remain smoother due to cresote-block crossings and call for district court settlements with the Barber Asphalt Co. to move repairs forward.
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Cedar Rapids
Barber Asphalt Company
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Wal Davis
Tiadee
OUR Millinery Department
Paul Davis
Ment
Boomerang
Mayoust
Eastman Film
Parker
Badger
Bamilton
Camera Shop
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Black Hawk
Coffee & Spice Company
Cal J. Miller
Fourth Street
James L. Henderson
Waterloo Trunk Co
Sycamore Street
Fourth
Fifth Sts
Paul Davis Dry Goods CO
Henderson Drug Company
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