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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1911

Page

4

Stricken Relative Attends Funeral After Sudden Death

Relatives traveled from Waterloo to Independence for the funeral of Mrs Amelia Wagner who died after a brief illness. She was born in Prussia Germany October 15 1854 and survived by eight children and five grandchildren. Funeral held at Independence Methodist church with all surviving relatives present.

Waterton Independence Amelia Wagner Llness Germany Amelia Trebon Prussia America

United Doctors Heal Belleg Sickness Claim Medical Wonders

A business man from Taylor Nebr praises the United Doctors at the Waterloo Institute on Marsh Place for improving his kidney and liver distress after other doctors deemed his case hopeless. Frank Kidder attests six weeks of treatment reduced swelling, cleared skin, and a renewed ability to resume work.

United Doctors Waterloo Institute Marsh Place Flt United Doctors Institute Frank Kidder Tarlor Nebr United

May Reports Show Large Smallpox Toll and Few Fatalities

Forty eight persons were recorded by the city clerk in May as afflicted with various infectious diseases, with most cases mild and many recovering. Smallpox tops the list with 48 sufferers, along with three scarlet fever cases, one cerebral spinal meningitis patient, and one diphtheria case. Only eight building permits were issued last month.

Exploding stove causes severe fire in summer kitchen

Gasoline stove explosion at 223 Clay Street sparked a blaze of serious proportions. Fire department was notified just before six and extinguished the fire after a few minutes. Damage estimated around $50. Building owned by Mrs. James Meehan.

Clay Street East Side James Meehan

Hutsons Attend Golden Wedding Jubilee in Dundee

Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Hutson Jett travel to Dundee to join Mrs. Hutson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Lawrence, in celebrating the golden wedding anniversary. The Lawrences are longtime Delaware County pioneers with a broad local circle. Ten children and their spouses, plus many of the 32 grandchildren, will take part in tomorrow’s event.

N. A. Hutson Dundee

Illinois Senate Passes Tax Levy Bill

Springfield June 1 The Illinois Senate passed the tax levy bill at 12 20 am and sent it to the governor for signature after a long day of parliamentary tinkering. The body plans to adjourn sine die at 10 am under a joint resolution adopted yesterday.

Springfield Sesemhir

Cedar Falls Band Concert Postponed

City officials announce Cedar Falls band concert postponed from tonight to Friday to ease crowding on the interurban car. The rapid transit company plans to run two sections thereafter with cars departing Waterton at 7:14 p.m.

Cedar Falls Lineal Cadar Felts Waterton

Death claim for Harold Carpenter ends five year struggle

Harold C Carpenter age 35 son of Mr and Mrs H H Carpenter of 115 Hammond avenue Waterloo died yesterday at 2 39 pm after a five year illness from tuberculosis. He was a cigarmaker by trade and a lifelong Episcopalian. He leaves parents one sister Mrs W H Gerke of Montreal and two brothers Rex and Lewis of Waterloo with relatives in Texas and Canada. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow at 4 30 pm conducted by Rev G W Hinkle, with additional rites in Belle Plaine, Iowa. An excursion ad appears at the end offering a Texas Gulf Coast trip.

Harold Cement Carpenter Mra H. Carpenter Hammond Avenue Belle Plaine Waterloo Harold Cedar Rapids Episcopal Church Mra. W. H. Gerke Montreal Canada William Rex Lewis Mary Smith W. F. Gallup Launt Clebourne Texas G. W. Hinkle Christ Episcopal Church

Deputy Raymond Quits as Cedar Falls Deputy Sheriff

Sheriff F. M. Shorea dismissed deputy Al Raymond of Cedar Falls effective at month start. Raymond, who has served since 1909, was told his services were no longer required after dissatisfaction with his performance. A Waterloo replacement with prior police experience is expected, with announcements likely within days.

F. M. Shorea Raymond Shores Waterloo Cedar Falls O'Brien Sheriff Shores

County Cash On Hand Indicates County Credit At Opening

County officers counted cash in the county treasury, finding 60875.45 on hand at opening on June 1, mostly certified checks. Semi annual counts help prepare financial condition statements. next board meeting is upcoming. Also notes a tuberculosis patient care issue and a request for help for a tubercular woman. Advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills included.

Board of Supervisors Bender Cedar Falls Baxter Miss May Sills Oskaloosa

Labor Temple 15 Formally Opened in Waterloo

The finest labor hall in Iowa opened last evening with a program led by A L Urick of Des Moines president of the State Federation of Labor. He praised Waterloo unions and the hall, with M J Brayton presiding and Mrs H E Pullen singing. Twenty two unions have set meeting nights in the hall and more are expected. A declaration from L J Anibal disclaims payment of any bills contracted by others.

Iowa A. L. Urick Des Moines State Federation of Labor Urick Waterloo M. J. Brayton Central Labor Union Shrader Mercantus Company Musician’ Union H. E. Pullen New Hall

Neighbor’s Kidney Remedy Boosts Health Says Akron Woman

Mrs. BG Whiting of 260 Willow St Akron says Foley Kidney Pills eased her serious kidney trouble. She reported relief from hackaches and dizziness, clearer vision, and renewed vitality after following directions. J. K. Joder & Son sold the pills.

BG. Whiting Willow St Akron Foley Kidney Pius Foley Kidney Pilts J. K. Joder & Son

G I A to B of Ti B Special Meeting Friday

A special G I A to B of Ti B gathering is scheduled Friday at 2 30 PM in Elks hall for practica. Lincoln circle Ladies of the G A will hold their regular meeting Friday at 2 30 PM.

G.I. A B. of Ti. B Elks Hall Lincoln Circle G. A

West High Alumni Meeting Tonight

A meeting of all alumni of West Side High is set for 7 20 tonight in the assembly hall of the high action building. About 150 cards were mailed yesterday by the membership committee to listed names. Unlisted former graduates are urged to attend as important business awaits. Funeral Friday for Mrs Emily J Linard from 328 Argyle Street at 2 30 p m Rev W G Reavis of the Christian church at Cemar Falls to conduct services.

Slnmni West Side High School Actian Emily J. Lin Argyle Street W. OR. Reavis The Christian Cntrch Cemar Falls

Castro Buying War Munitions Castro Buying War Munitions

June 1 Tasbon reports the Portuguese government received a US communique claiming Cipriano Castro ex-president of Venezuela is in Portugal with a steamer at Teneriffe loaded with artillery and munitions awaiting return to Venezuela. He was seen in Oporto then Lisbon then Las Palmas dispatches say he went to Cadiz on the Reina Victoria before sailing for America.

Tasbon United States Cipriano Castro Venezuela Portugal Castro Teneriffe Seculo Oporto Lisebon Las Palmas Canarty Island Reina Victoria Cadiz Sali America

Home Made Cough Syrup Promises Big Savings

A dubious ad touts essence Mentho-Laxero as a home made cough syrup that saves money and lives. It claims thousands will welcome it, with instructions to mix a half pint hot water with a pint sugar and add the concentrate to make a syrup. The copy asserts large savings and a curable cough.

Unclear Weather Note From Buchanan Optical Co

Temperature report fragment notes markings supplied by Buchanan Optical Co with reference to a Syndicate block. Mentions 12 night and 6 a.m. timestamps. No clear location or date beyond June 1. Readable facts include times and supplier initials.

Buchanan Optical Co

Unpaid memberships urged to pay at A114 Sycamore

Notice requests holders of unpaid memberships to pay immediately at 114 Sycamore to avoid embarrassment of municipal collection. Identifies recipients by vague reference and calls for action to settle dues promptly.

Wo. A Sycamore

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