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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
14
Waterloo is honored as Thomas M. Buchanan, longtime head of the Buchanan Optical company, received his commission today as a member of the state board of optometry examiners, appointed by Governor Clarke. His appointment arrives as a notable achievement for the city.
Gov G W Clarke appointed five Iowa opticians to regulate practice similar to the medical board. Buchanan was proposed by his fellow workers rather than seeking the post and was described as well suited for the role. He formerly practiced in Cincinnati and Atlanta before settling in Waterloo three years ago in the Syndicate Building.
Senator Cummins pitches a federal reserve board elected by Congress or voters with regional representation for long terms, opposing presidential nomination. He aims to pass currency legislation this session and critiques Aldrich and executive control. Des Moines revival by William A Sunday planned with a large tabernacle and six weeks of meetings.
Dunkerton Iowa hears John E Bates of Waterloo recount the dangers of liquor at a Methodist Episcopal service. Hon Guy A Feely will discuss rural school methods July 6 with Epworth League choir support. Dunkerton Epworth League delegates attended district sessions at Oelwein and report back. Pastor R F Keagy was elected district president for the coming year.
C. J. Henderson was reelected president of the Iowa State Association of County Attorneys at the conclusion of the annual convention held with the Iowa Bar Association meeting in Sioux City. C. N. Jepsen was named secretary and C. A. Hughes of West Union became vice president.
In La Porte the wedding of Misa Charlotte Snyder and Laurence Johnson did not occur as the groom failed to appear at high noon last Thursday. Relatives opposed the union. the groom claimed he would reach adulthood in September, delaying the ceremony. Guests were served after the lapse, and authorities were notified.
A Coaquina ranch hand, T. Henderson, left for Winnipeg after detailing chaotic conditions in turbulent Mexico. He described rebels seizing cattle and a gun ban for Americans, then joked about Iowa heat and the weather man as he shed perspiration with a large handkerchief.
Report notes the couple, bound to wed, will tie the knot upon the man reaching age in September. It mentions a 20 percent discount on oxford shoes and describes travel plans to France Italy and Germany. Mrs Bickley may visit her sister in Canada during the absence.
Doctor J G Bickley longtime Waterloo practitioner has left for Chicago then New York to meet his son Emitl who is studying medicine. They will sail on the Mauretania July 2 for a tour of the British Isles and the continent.
Dr. M C McMannion a Hazleton veterinarian aged 30 was found in a semi demented condition by Constable Bear D J Coughenour and Dr John Dorr at the country home of W H Hager four miles northeast of Melbourne at about 4 am. He was exhausted and unaware of his location or past movements. He was taken to Melbourne and identification receipts were used to contact his Hazleton brothers.
Dr McMannion issued Keeley Institute receipts dated June 23. A young man, origin unknown, likely walked from Des Moines to Melbourne. He appeared unsettled but cooperative and provided no clear identification. Police inquiries continue to trace his origin and purpose of travel.
A garbled note describes a person seeking to reach Osluwein and asks occupants near Melbourne to go to Oelwein or meet there. It mentions the C Bolsmecker and Robert Vining homes and uncertain plans or travel.
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