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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1912

Page

3

Walter Fergeman to Marry Laura Selck in Waterloo

Walter Fergeman, a well known Waterloo young man, will wed Miss Laura Selck of the city next Wednesday. The ceremony will take place at St Joan's Lutheran church with invitations issued. Harold Kelsey, 22, died suddenly at his parents home yesterday after an argument. An ambulance arrived too late and the heart attack was blamed.

Topali Gimewe Walter Fergeman Waterloo Laura Selck St. Joan's Lutheran Church My Perceman Harold Chas Kelsey

Concert carnival draws crowds at Waterion park event

Hundreds attend a Waterion park concert and carnival, with a band on stage and a lively crowd from the neighborhood. After the program, attendees moved to the carnival grounds, enjoying rides and food as the evening drew a larger turnout than last week.

Waterion Werd Snyder

Harold Davis Linked to High School Community Still Remembered

Harold, a member of the high school, was highly esteemed by classmates and his broad circle of friends. The text notes threats of pneumonia days ago and mentions his near housing incident, reflecting on his standing in the school and local community.

Harold

Marshal Stricken and Rushed to Hospital

Belle Plaine report says city marshal L. McMilan was struck by a brain blood vessel rupture affecting his eye sight and possibly his mind. He was moved to Independence Hospital for treatment. Daytime resident Berever Piety died yesterday at an unknown age.

Belle Plaine L. McMilan Independence Bperer Piety

Yankees Secure Young Pitcher Keating From Lawrence

The New York Americans closed the option on pitcher Keating from Lawrence. Iv of New York watched him strike out ten New Bedford batsmen and the club paid 7000 dollars, giving Hoff and Hasewan Boyd in exchange.

Lawrence Mass The New York Keating Irwin New York Elroir New Bedford Hoff Hasewan Boyd

Amusements at Electric Nick Theatre Feature Brinda Mour

This week's Electric Nick theatre program is led by Brinda Mour, proclaimed the world’s greatest mandentt king and jail breaker. Each show includes a new stunt that mystifies audiences. On Wednesday at 2:00 p m the police and a crowd of bystanders handcuffed and shackled him to the city jail’s strongest cell, yet he escaped in under six minutes with no trace of the method.

Electric Nick Theatre Brindamour Uelice

Best cough care praised by Wis. couple

H W Blompanist of Yedaile Wisconsin says his wife finds Foley's Tloney and Tar Compound the best cough remedy on the market after trying many kinds. H W Taggart notes the claim.

Yedaile Wis Foley Poley H.W. Taggart

Girl Fractures Arm After Pony Ride Near Kage Center

A nine year old girl fell from a pony at the home of Mrs WoC McGarvey near Kage Center, sustaining a fracture to her right elbow. Parents were notified at 8 PM and the child was taken home, resting comfortably today as hoped.

Woc. McGarvey Kage Center Dastobhi Vilhenoyn Meare Arela McGarvey Aoa

Perspi ng Powder Promises Fresh Dry Wear for Gowns

An advertisement extols Persping powder to keep arms dry and gowns stain free. It claims no armpit sweat, no dye bleed, and fits a quick pad application. Sold via mail order from Chicago and recommended in Waterers by Mathem dé Mloyd, J. Ke Joder & Sum.

Ania Risvn Prica Perspa Co la Lincoln Ave Chicago Waterers Mathem Dé Mloyd J. Ke Joder Sum

Parker Barred by Col Bryan Parker Barred by Col Bryan

Nebraskan Parker barred by Col Bryan as progressive democrats press for Parker as temporary chairman at a Chicago convention. Tense plans unfold as William J. Bryan opposes Parker, warning the party against any move seen as reactionary and signaling a bitter floor fight likely in Baltimore next week.

Baltimore Alton H. Parker New York Haltimore Harpranae T Ley Bryan Parker Timmany Reommadoe Aad Tewsdoly National Conlition Debes

Wax or Flesh Automaton Draws Carnival Crowds in Scane’s Window

A mechanical figure in the Scane’s Clothes Shop window fascinates carnival crowds during carnival week. Observers debate if it is wax or flesh as the lifelike, jerky figure moves without facial expression or lip motion. A LaCrosse reader adds a testimonial for Foley Kidney Pills amid the feature.

Scane

Guban Rebels Burn Property Near Santiago

Washington reports that Pemod Mining property at Tamaya near Santiago on the Guantanamo Northwest line was burned by Cuban rebels. The sudden departure of the gun boat Paducah may be connected to the pillaging. Nebraska arrived at Scone in Cuba to relieve the Minnesota, which will depart Monday.

Washington Santiago State Department Pemod Mining Company Tamaya Santiaga Guantanamo & Western Paducah Nebraska Scone Caimanera Cuba United States Minnesota

House prowlers again here near Waters home

Unidentified man attempted to enter the home of George M. Waters of Waters & Waters dry goods on Wellington Street. Marguerite Waters heard prowlers and Mrs Waters chased the intruder, who fled after a window was found open and the shade lowered. The mother fled to a spare room and yelled for him to get out as he vanished.

George M. Waters Yether & Waters Wellington Street Marguerite Waters Prenr

William Flinn Out of Committee in Chicago

William Flinn, new national committeeman from Pennyuiv unit, announced he left the regular Republican organization after an all night conference with Roosevelt. He stated, this is all there is to it. Wasson, a lieutenant, has been chosen as his successor.

William Flinn Chicago Willlam Flinn Pennyuiv Col Ronse Sells Leutenants Tigh Roosevelt Leadra Thia Wasson Chovet

Fight anticipated near Ortix Mex at rebel front

At the Ortix area in Mexico federal scouting parties moved within eight miles of the town and a sharp engagement was reported during the day. The text notes a brief combat near the rebel line as forces pressed forward in a tense border skirmish.

Ortix Mex

Woman Trunk Arrival Delays Connection to Hudson Train

A woman arriving late at Port Deadee yesterday tried to connect with a Great Western train to Hudson after checking her tenant. The report notes a delayed trunk arrival and the failed transfer, with details limited by the fragmented OCR text.

Noice Central Port Deadee Great Western Hudson

Trunk Misrouting Forces Woman to Trace Baggage

A woman traveling toward Waterloo learning her baggage was not on the same train as she was. After arranging rechecking with the Waterloo bus company she went to Mindson then drove back to Waterloo to claim the trunk. She returned on a late night train with the baggage already doubly checked to its destination. The Mettler family of Charles City plans to move to Waterloo as their son has secured a job there.

Waterloo Waterloo Bus Company Mettler Charles City

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