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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
6
Winter work allowed rapid meter installation as four miles of mains are laid for new houses. Since March 1 over 200 meters placed with more to come, boosting revenue. Wells pumped about 1.7 million gallons daily after spring drought, up to 12 million monthly.
Calgary reports that witnesses linked to the prize fight that led to Luther McCarty’s death at Burns arena May 24 testified again as the hearing continued on June 20. The proceeding examined roles of individuals active in promoting the bout.
Arthur Pelkey manslaughter case resumed after a pause. Six witnesses were ready to testify for the crown while medical experts prepared to argue that McCarty did not die from a jaw blow as the prosecution claimed.
Bert French seeks a court modification to modify custody of Florence. He states the district judge gave temporary custody to Mrs. J. C. Williams and that he pays a weekly support of 5. He alleges Mrs. Williams fails to care for the child and that Frances French, her mother, is not fit to oversee the daughter's upbringing.
Plans advance for the booster Chautauqua banquet at the First Baptist Church parish hall on Monday evening June 23. More than two hundred enthusiasts are expected. Tickets are fifty cents, with P E Hitz in charge of arrangements. A fine program of toasts will follow an elaborate menu. Toastmaster Dr Hollins will preside. Speakers include J S Tuthill, Dr A J Northrup, Mrs L M Small, Supt C W Kline, Mrs Jessia Thompson, Paul Davis, Dr B W Lanham. Marion Cooley will read.
Waterloo delegation won first prize in a competitive drill earning a $74 purse. Sixteen soldiers and a captain led by Chesley Wink, with William Kober on Waterloo camp, claimed top honors amid 3,000 to 4,000 attendees. Governor Clarke spoke, and a baseball game Charles City vs Oelwein ended 6 to 1. New Hampton chosen for next year’s directors meeting.
A fraternal picnic planned for July 4 in the city was postponed after the committee failed to attend a scheduled meeting. At a June 14 meeting the planning group was appointed to report, but absence and disinterest led to no meeting. A local lodge source said the picnic is unlikely unless members show more concern. Special values in gauze, SUK, Lisle textiles and underwear advertised by Paul Davis Dry Goods Co.
After a month hiatus the Waterloo Latter Day Saints resume weekly gatherings starting next Sunday at the Labor Temple. Three sessions are planned: morning afternoon and evening. The group had previously held regular meetings last spring for about six weeks before stopping. An advertisement for Bathing Apparel appears from Paul Davis Dry Goods Co. on Saturday.
Various Waterloo and nearby residents are noted in a city in brief, including Amber tinted lenses at Buchanan's and visits by Beck of San Francisco and John Sutter to Waterloo. Reports mention smallpox quarantine for a local child, license issued for marriage in Hook Island, and travel plans to South Dakota and Detroit. Also recorded are hospital updates, paralyzing illnesses, a naval veteran’s return visit, and free admission for Federated Railroad Shop members at a park event.
Union members are promised free admission tonight at the Electric Park if weather permits, with a large attendance expected as organizers urge union men to attend under favorable conditions.
New York stocks end the session with mixed results as Canadian Pacific and United States Steel rise while Reading and Atchison show slight losses. Major names like New York Central and Northern Pacific close higher, with Amalgamated Copper and Bay Brooklyn Rapid Transit among notable movers.
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