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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1914
Page
1
In Dubuque lawyer Murtagh filed suit against Harry Clancy, wardmaster for the Central at Dubuque, by his wife alleging nonsupport since May 1 1912. She seeks temporary alimony of 40 and attorney fees of 84 with monthly support of 40. Hearing on temporary relief set for next Monday.
A column fragment discusses a disliked, pretentious neighbor who believes all women are fools. It contrasts the pleasing, patient person with the irritable one and notes virtue in temper and amiability, using everyday examples like a butcher and a washerwoman to show rewards for kindness.
Local notes report visitors and residents of the city including Amber, Jamely Vertinente, Ghyer Clapanay, and others traveling to towns such as Charade Hast nabton and Luasatnesa. Residents and guests from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Seattle are listed with routines, welcomes, and departures alongside society events, illness, and court actions.
A local business cashed a counterfeit check triggering a police response. Captain Wagner arrested 16 year old Arthur Eddy after a tense confrontation while attempting to arrest him. Mrs Blackwell interfered and was arrested but released without fine. Eddy was released after a reprimand.
Members of Melchoir court No 8 Tribe of Ben Hur meet at Soash hall to finalize plans for the Den Hur picnic to be held at Cedar River park Sunday July 26. Teachers and friends are urged to attend naming a park visit, a hall game between the Judge men and Co B of the National Guards, followed by the picnic supper and dancing after.
The motor fire truck at the Central station was put out of commission for a couple of days after a fire. The fan chain broke and other parts were damaged. Chief Dunham wired for repairs and new parts are expected tomorrow. Firemen were en route to the Town Dairy plant when the accident happened. A rear pile of kindling was on fire but caused no damage.
Miss Martha Melaughin of 214 Adams Street sprained her ankle while alighting from a street car in front of the Syndicate building on Tuesday afternoon. Charles Felsing of 608 Elm Street injured his ankle when a heavy rock dropped on it during bathing at Sans Souci Beach last evening, requiring a short vacation from duties at James Black dry goods store.
The W. FL & ON construction department began a crew on Fourth Street East to install a concrete base for rails from Dane to Franklin. Truant Asphalt Co. plans to replace brick with asphalt as street car officials accelerate their portion of the project.
Police campaigns target unemployed Black men and residents of the north report extending to Black women. Citizens claim robbery incidents near Union Central Station involve a negress, with victims reluctant to report. Claims include fearsome behavior, razors, and fear of walking home alone at night.
Waterloo Gun Club members plan a two day registered shoot in the city on August 4 and 5 with 200 targets per day. The program starts at 9 20 each day featuring 15 bird and 20 bird events, four division jack rabbit system, and $2 added money per shooter per day. Fred C C Whitney of Des Moines leads the event. lunch is served and entrants may bring wives and children.
Two eighty acre farms on Bluehouse road near Waterloo sold at public auction by William Holland. H. M. Lueghley’s Blueghley farm sold for $340 per acre to J. J. Kough, with possession set for March 1. George B. Davie farm bought by Abraham Liehty for $220 per acre. Both properties are well improved with first class buildings.
Lawrence Robinson charged with the murder of Police Inspector Thomas Nort on by suicide last night using a steel shank from his shoe. He faced trial after resisting arrest in the Boylston case and was sought in Grand Rapids for a jewelry store robbery kill. Witnesses from Michigan and Ohio were present as testimony was to begin.
A recently enacted law from the last legislature goes into effect July 4 to clear title defects in real estate transfers. It speeds transfers by removing the requirement to file affidavits when there is only a minor change in the parties’ names.
Mayer R. Thompson received notice from the ringmaster that the big tent circus will perform here on August 26 instead of August 27. The change follows a shift in the itinerary and affects previously advertised dates.
Several freight cars on the Tilinots Central derailed at Jesup last night at 10 o'clock delaying traffic. Archie Chapman of Waterloo was injured about the face and head. He was brought to this city by the derailed train engine where medical aid was summoned.
Members of the Esther circle at First Baptist Church gathered at Cedar River Park at 6 53 this morning to prepare breakfast over a campfire. They roasted weenies and marshmallows and plan another meeting in two weeks. Courier want ads get results.
W. C. F. & N. officials complete arrangements for a baseball special train from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids leaving about 9:30 am on August 16. The ad promotes buying insurance from Miller-McCartney Insurance Agency, 2054 Synificate, phone 2405.
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