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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
11
The city Jewish community marked the Shabuoth festival with a procession to honor a donated scroll of the five books of Moses. B Schultz presented the costly parchment in memory of his mother. Rabbi Zackheim urged funds to enlarge the synagogue as capacity is inadequate.
A five foot alligator was captured Saturday near Parkersburg by J R Fitegerald and A Thomas of the Union Repair Shoe shop while camping. The reptile measured 14 inches, found in a creek, and has not shown a voracious appetite yet. It is exhibited at the shop with morsels of meat fed to it.
Mrs. Joseph Boyami of Aurora Minnesota, 24, confessed slayer of her husband, deputy sheriff Joseph Boyami, after shooting him in the head at their Mohawk mining camp home as their two children slept in the next room. She claims self defense after he threatened to kill her during a bed quarrel.
An early 20th century call for S. S. S. as a blood purifier from The Swift Specific Co. It promises rapid system relief by removing waste and boosting bodily repair. The ad touts a natural medicine with claims of instant improvement and urges readers to request a brochure.
A long moral tale follows a thrush mocked by Brown Hen and others over whose voice is most important. The animals chase to a tree, hear the thrush’s singing crack, and the dog settles the dispute, showing every creature has value, ending with a lesson to heed work and harmony. Includes a local note about Tomorrow's Story Brain's Party and various society notes from Waverly Iowa.
June reports from Mt Auburn detail visits and travel notes. Families journeyed to Newcastle and Winterset relatives hosted by locals while others, including Miss Florence Weston and Miss Josephine White, are mentioned with upcoming weddings and engagements. A Decoration Day ceremony featured students, music, and speeches.
Chas Nelson, son of a Cedarside farmer, travels to Chicago for the National Holstein Breeders meeting. he chairs the entertainment committee and is noted as an authority on high bred stock. The junior class at Waverly High hosts seniors at Riverside Park as a substitute for the senior reception. Memorial Day events at the courthouse and cemetery honor sailors and veterans with remarks by M. J. Anderson and J. F. Grave, musical numbers, and grave decoration by the Women’s Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans.
A brief item notes Bright went to Waterloo last week and returned with Rosaunty Wiel for reprinting.
Shady Grove residents recall school and summer visits from Waterloo guests. Local families attend Independence and La Porte gatherings, with cemetery cleanup at Spring Creek Cemetery and church group planning a June ice cream social hosted by James Lamb.
The recent Fredericksburg decoration program drew a large attendance. Residents and visitors include Mrs. M. M who is seriously ill, Mrs. FG Mettoy visiting with her parents, J. I. Vail and family, and many others. Additional notes mention Mr. McCay visiting State Center, Thelma Merely's travels, Bert Smith of New Hampton installing a TV antenna, and Mrs. Edwin Renz visiting relatives.
Miss Pamine Longfellow received a farewell surprise from friends as she prepares to live with grandparents in Indiana. The Shell Rock junior class hosted a seniors’ reunion with a food program and four course luncheon. Esther Kiehhorn's lawn party celebrated her fifteenth birthday with a supper and memento. A. O. Howen traveled to Spencer on business, while Mr and Mrs Henry White of Cedoy Walls joined Memorial Day activities.
Local items from St Ansgar include visits from James Palmer from Caton and others to Osage and Lake Charles areas. The junior class hosted a seniors reception at Miss Arnestine Steurwald’s home. Benjamin Heghind left for Duluth to take a stenographer job after business studies in Magon City. Rev J M Wood began revival services after arriving from Decatur IL. High school commencement exercises were held at the opera house with Promoter Trwin McCollough from Minnesota State University delivering an address and an alumni banquet at the City hotel. Mrs Barbara Feyerabend’s home weathered a lightning strike with roof damage but no injuries. Miss Mary Leaven and Mrs Herb Davis wed at Marion, to reside in Thowley and operate a restaurant. Ralph A Dunkelberg moved his law office to 408% West Fourth Street opposite Union Station.
Mr and Mrs Thurman Lindsay visit from Colorado Springs stay with Mr and Mrs Wo J Porter on their Walker farm. Julia Crawford from Sterling visits Hawkinson area. Mrs George Winsor injures shoulder after a fall. T W Moody attends funeral in Quasquet. C C Randall and family from St Paul Neb plan extended visit. Grover Alderman’s sister in Omaha undergoes successful appendicitis operation. Alderman parents redirected from commencement to Omaha. Mrs B Hut Edwards’ friends are glad to hear news of her.
A fragment from a Kostou transcript notes a casual offer of free legal advice. The snippet records a brief exchange about charges and expectations, mentioning “Callar-Batron” and “ron.” It reflects an informal inquiry into whether any fee would be charged for a small legal question.
Charles City Ia June 2 A Clarke dies at his hotel from apoplexy suffered after returning from the Third ward polling place. Born December 26, 1862, he leaves a widow and two daughters. He built the Norlin hotel five years ago and recently opened a three story addition for dining and lodging.
Mona Morrow discusses beauty ideals at a social gathering, praising natural appeal over cosmetics. The speaker contrasts complexion and makeup with a desire for lasting self adoration, noting a magnetically beautiful skin ideal and daily routines rather than heavy products.
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