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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
8
Edward J. Chapman of this city was called upon Monday by a special technical writer to assemble a picture and history of his experiences for a forthcoming magazine feature. The project aims to capture Chapman's notable recollections and contributions.
A Life Assurance Society representative interviews Mr Chap man about several drownings he helped rescue. Ed is a modest, unassuming man who seldom brags of his feats. The magazine will feature his story soon with his portrait.
Oelwein Iowa July 23 Fifteen hundred people heard Secretary of State Bryan lecture on The Making of a Man The price paid him was 250 with equal split after the local association received a similar sum He also spoke at Hampton last evening for another 250 making total about 600 for the day His Chautauqua engagements may net 3000 for the year and he leaves for Washington after tonight's Adel Panora stops.
Clarksville July items list births visits and travel. A newborn boy to Mr and Mrs Ralph Hickman July 18 is noted. Esther Schmadeke visited Plainfield relatives. Delia Walsh went to Bristow for a weekend with relatives. Dr W Kocher left for Berlin to work for Glenn Hoag. Ed Myers family visited from Plainfield in their new car with the Wm Becker family. J F Newman and granddaughter Velma Fitch traveled to Mason City for days with son George and family. Helen Tracy returned home to Winton. Mary Neal joined a short visit. J Bohning and sons Claude and Bessie stayed in Fairmont Minn since Saturday. Mrs Wm Spencer visited relatives in Berlin. Lois Hillman of Cedar Falls visited Delia Walsh. Sarah Green of St Paul visited her son Sherm and family. E Hickle and Mrs J Beet returned to Waterloo after Chautauqua. Mrs J Murphy visited Milwaukee for seven weeks with her parents. H W Kitchen visiting relatives in Genoa since Saturday. Jeffers Wick Chautauqua concluded with general satisfaction. Frank Brockman hurt by lumber fall at yard. one leg badly injured. Mrs D C DeJong and Miss Lila Gibson of Bristow guests of Emma Rogers Thursday to Saturday. Mina Mabel Martin of Allison visiting.
Fortynine year old items include U S marshal Peter Melenty capturing five counterfeiters near Cedar Rapids and seizing eighteen hundred good one dollar bills altered to fifty dollars. Other notes mention Carpenter's convention at Beck and Nauman's hall, hiring thirty seven special reporters, Tom Smith losing his farm sale proceeds to a thief, Dr Mack moving offices, a mill frame being blown up near Cedar Mills, and local price quotes for eggs potatoes butter lard and hams. Also plans by northwestern Jews to establish a permanent camping ground at Clear Lake on picturesque site.
Twenty years ago on Saturday July 22 1893 Miss Alice Ettinger and Miss Inez Fullerton left for Spirit Lake to take part in a Chautauqua assembly concert. H A Snyder visited the Royal Arcanum at Oskaloosa and did missionary work. The J H Gaskins residence in Cedar township was burgled last night with $2 25 stolen. An farmers day will be held at Cedar River park mid August with speakers and a picnic lunch. Oats harvest begins. Water Inc runs its largest advertisement yet from Chautauqua praise. I E Munger resigns as general secretary of the Y M C A at Muscatine to consider an offer in Mexico City. A Methodist camp meeting continues at Cedar River park. Dr J C Stevenson goes to Shell Rock to dedicate a pew Congregational church tomorrow.
Funeral services for J R Fletcher were held at the home and cemetery with Masons in charge. Out of town attendees included Elmer Carr and wife James Feltus and E M Storm. Residents visit relatives in Waterloo Oelwein Greene Bristow Parkersburg and Hampton. A delegation heads to hear W J Bryan. a Courier want ad offers time saving.
Parkersburg notes show a 7 to 6 eleven inning win over Hudson, visits by Dr Evans and families, a new eight pound girl born to Mr and Mrs Van Halen, and a Masonic temple nearing plastering. Local clerical moves include Rev Quirin taking Rockford Carvelville pastorates, with other social visits and auto trips among residents and relatives. The Waterloo Independents are slated to play the locals next Sunday.
Readlyn July 21 A G C Mayers has recovered enough to go out and made his first downtown trip in weeks. Dr Gernsey visits relatives in Chicago. Lena Timmerman of Waterloo visits town. Mrs Marie leaves for Nebraska. Mr Bisbe of Albert Lea Minnesota visits sister Mrs Mayers. Bertha Moehlis returns from Westgate and Sumer visits. Aug Diekman returns from a visit with his sister Mrs Will Koach. Mrs Henry Scheve remains seriously ill but shows signs of improvement. Mr Bicaman of New Hampton visits J O Booth and George Winegar. Herman Thomas moves to a new home. George Winegar attends a funeral at Westgate. Water works project advances with ditching and pipe laying. Poock's new home progressing. L H Meyer of Twomsey Elevator reports heaviest oat load ever delivered in town, 182 bushels from Low Westphal. Louie Knittle visits relatives.
Omaha July 23 The third round of the National Clay Court tournament produced a surprise as J Switzer of Omaha pushed Merrill Hall of New York to three sets. Winners included C Howell of Omaha over Myron Buck 6 2 6 2 and Verne Lichty of Waterloo over C Potter 6 4 8 6. In doubles H L Beyer and A J Sweet beat Ebey and Albert 6 3 6 2. Other doubles matches featured western players.
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