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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
8
Mrs. Ella Thomas, a Bridgeport Ohio medium, sues Miss Pearl Powell in West Virginia seeking damages for allegedly alienating the spirits of her mate George Heinlein. Thomas says the couple were married in the spirit world a year and a half ago and claims Powell caused suffering with uterine jealousies and supernatural interference.
Mrs. Thomas accuses Miss Powell of love at first sight causing turmoil in the spiritual church of Bridgeport Ohio. Mrs. Thomas says she wrote asking Powell to stay away from the church and Mr Heinlein resigned after hearing of the letter which threatened disruption. No claim of seeking spiritual court decisions is noted.
In Washington on June 18 a mouse disrupted sessions as Rep Alfalfa Bill Murray of Oklahoma seized the rodent from the aisle. He released it, it fled, and Rep Goodwin stepped on it. The creature ended in a pocket and finally in Murray’s curls before being carried to the cloak room.
Fort Dodge Iowa June 18 Helen Cunningham a local eighteen year old may hold the state record for perfect school attendance. For twelve years she has attended Corpus Christi academy without absence or tardiness and may tie the world record if she completes high school next year. Her teachers awarded her a gold medal and friends note the Des Moines record for eight years of perfect attendance could make her state champion.
Paris fashion houses respond to Chicago women's clubs critique of Rue de la Paix trends. Paquin and Worth defend responsible firms against charges of demimonde styles while noting American buyers seek daring designs. Doucet and unknit urge distinction between Paris couture and imitation by others.
Mrs. Elisa Ver planck Bennett born 1826 in New York died aged 60s in Illinois after a life of study art literature and religious devotion. She aided Captain J B Bennett in Iowa 1856 raising five stepchildren and five of her own. Survived by Gerrit J Bennett M D Waterton IA Charles F Bennett M D Winnipeg Donna M Parker M D and Sophia E Peattie M D Peoria. Funeral at Dr G J Bennett Waterloo with burial Elmwood Cemetery conducted by A H Zllmer of Waterloo.
Waterloo weekly banking summary shows total clearings of 1 392 729 90 for week ending June 18 1914 with daily figures listed. Realty transfers include deeds mortgages and chattel notes for week ending June 18 1914 and totals to date, noting increases from prior year.
News from Waterloo notes visits by Sheriff Krause and Lt. Governor Harding, a mix of local residents traveling to Chicago, Toronto, and New York, appointments and sales at Anderson grocery, graduations and school events at East High, and continued illnesses and recoveries among residents including Gerald Taffner and Miss Grace Drefer.
Waterloo national banks worry about the comptroller of the currency not issuing calls for statements. Two federal calls and two state calls have been issued this year, with the next state call due soon. Five calls occur annually, and bankers wonder why only two have occurred so far as the half year ends. The remainder will likely be condensed in the second half.
The fragment records temperatures with highs and lows for multiple years and notes a mid June reading. It references an Optical company listing and a page from a Saturday Evening Post advertisement.
The biennial convention of the Federation of Women’s Clubs in Chicago lasts ten days with Waterloo delegates Mrs Storm and Dr Margaret Clark planning return tonight. City officials test a white marking preparation for street guidance to curb cutting traffic rules. If successful, cement posts may be adopted as a last resort. On Saturday Orange township hall holds eighth grade graduation exercises with diplomas to Gladys Saylor Harvey Meyer Inez Fay Daniel Gnagy Orville Tannreuther Bernice Miller Ruth Joy Lichty Dewey Cable Merle Smucker Ralph Trent. Deputy State Superintendent Joseph to address.
Announcements note a special canrlave at Ascalon Commandery on Friday after noon at 4 oclock to work on the order of the temple. Sipper at G.
The Waterloo women today and tomorrow are pushing season tickets for the Chautauqua at two dollars. Local business men are praising the effort as they support the institution that has become a city fixture.
Miss Edna Celine returned with her younger sister from Grinnell where Edna earned a bachelor of arts degree from Grinnell College and her sister graduated from the high school. The college awarded over 200 honorary degrees, and about half of the class plan to enter teaching.
Mason City was chosen as the site for the 1915 state shoot at a meeting in Mason City last night. E. Hinshaw of Spirit Lake was re elected president and Joe Kantaky of Fort Dodge was named secretary of the local Sportsmen's association. Hinshaw, state game warden, proposed commissions of all members of recognized sun clubs as deputy wardens to enforce fish and game laws. The plan received broad support.
Remains of Mrs. Eliza V. Bennett, mother of Dr. G. J. Bennett, arrived from Peoria HL at 12 55 this morning and funeral was at 2 80 this afternoon at the Chris tadelphian church. Aged 84, death occurred 4 30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
The Waternooe physicians meeting at the Y M C A last evening passed a resolution advocating pure milk for babies. Dr Porterfield was elected to appoint a committee to work with Associated Charities. Officers for the year include Dr Porte Held as president Dr Jasnes view as vice president Dr Hidenour as secretary and Dr Stevenson as treasurer.
Syracuse June 18 Former U S Senator Frank Hiscock died suddenly in the city today at age. The notice references this week’s Saturday Evening Post and a phone contact.
New York market close shows mixed advances across railroad and steel issues led by United States Steel and Pennsylvania. notable gains in Missouri Pacific and New York Central while Canadian Pacific and Anaconda register smaller movements. Broad list reflects varied activity across B&O, Reading, Rock Island, Southern Pacific, and United States Steel preferred classes.
Waterloo readers are invited to visit a traveling Oklahoma exhibit car at the Rock Island depot. The Cushing Advertising Car, headquartered in Cushing Oklahoma, showcases Oklahoma products and is managed by R. R. Baltton. Citizens are urged to call in day or night to view the exhibit while in town. Real estate ad notes a pleasant modern 3 room house for $1,060 with monthly payments available.
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