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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1913

Page

3

Dr Mueller Killed by Train Near Dyersville

Dr John A Mueller a leading Dyersville physician and Commercial Club president was killed at Schermer crossing one mile west of Dyersville when struck by an eastbound Illinois Central train while en route to Luxemburg. Blizzard muffled warning. engineer Meyers could not stop in time. Mueller, born near Luxemburg forty one years ago, leaves a wife Clara Armstrong and five children. Survived by mother Teresa and three sisters. Funeral at Methodist church with Rev C A Peddicord. Burial in local cemetery.

Dyeraville John A. Mueller Dyersville U. Wy. Meyers Mueller Luxemburg N. J. A. Mueller Town City Clara Armstrong New Vienna Teresa Mueller I. Mueller GG. J. E C. L. Armstrong Waterloo Mr. Thompson Morris Hitchcock Hitchcock Lillian Geo. Fratzke Milwaukee Will Nichols Fairbank W. Nichols Hoe Middle River Minn Fort Snelling Texas Mr. Teuitt Fairbank View Frank Staples Fred Jamestown N.D McRae United States Bremer County Iowa Grove Hill Nelehbors Methodist C. A. Peddicord Ife

Local Social and Travel Notes From Fairbank and Waterloo

Fairbank notes include M B Leehey visiting Waterloo, James Curley adding groceries to a former meat market, and James Murphy and wife in Waterloo. Waterloo residents Katharine McIntire buys a piano. Miss Lelia Betts closes a term of school and remains to teach spring. A surprise marriage occurs between Miss Wyla Deitz and Mr J Aohl in Waterloo with Rev Donahoe officiating.

Wyla J. T. Deitz J. A. Ohl Raymond Waterloo Weodnesday Hull Methodist Church James Elliott Cherokee Dora Marjorie Bushby Delwe Katharine McIntire Par Bons Music House Waterloo Lelia Betts Neil Fay Smalley St Paul Willam Coon Rapids Will Wakn Chas. Thompson Fairbank View Thompson

Duel Fights Slow as Harmon Fails to Appear

Cohn and Ira Harmon, ex ball player, engaged in a fifth duel Saturday noon. Harmon failed to appear in police court and the case was continued to Tuesday. Cohn testified there was a brief battle with Harmon proving too fast for him. Eight drunks were arrested Saturday night and Sunday. five appeared in court, others forfeited bonds. One not guilty plea awaits trial this evening.

ED. Cohn Ira Harmon

Logan Seniors Dress For Work Sent Home

Logan Ta March 3 As a result of the girls of the senate class of the Logan high school appearing in caps and kitchen aprons and the boys in overalls the class was sent home.

Logan, Ta Senate Logan High School

JATE Meeting Sunday Afternoon at Jail

The jail meeting under the auspices of the W C T U was held yesterday afternoon. Mr J Fenwick spoke to prisoners on The Prodigal Son. These meetings occur every two weeks and are of help to inmates, who look forward to the occasion.

W. C. TU J. Fenwick

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promise

An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claiming to darken gray faded hair naturally and evenly with a few applications. It suggests dampening a sponge and applying strand by strand, promises gloss and youth, and notes local druggists sell the treatment through J. W. Taggart.

Wreth Wyeth Nolpa Folka J. W. Taggart

Amusements in The City and Local Theatre Notes

The City on tour brings a New York style drama to town with Hugo B. Koch leading the cast for a Saturday matinee and night, March 8, at the local theatre. Also on schedule The Countess Coquette a Parisian musical farce opens Monday, March 10 at Waterloo, with Anatol Friedland’s music and Knox Wilson in the lead. Paid in Full arrives at Waterloo on Thursday with Eugene Walter's drama praised as a pinnacle of American theater. Real estate transfers and local ads fill pages, listing numerous property deals and subscriptions opportunities.

Harper's Magazioe New York Theatre Guera United Play Company Tusby Hugo B. Koch Countess Coquette Waterloo Marcelle Janvier Anatol Friedland New York Knox Wilson Primrose Eugene Walter Black Hawk Co. Abstract. Co W. J. McMurray Frank Petersson United States William Lytle L. G. Chamberlin George J. Kennedy Wasson la Porte City Maria F. Fettkether Edwin J. West J. S. Watters Arvillia Watters Whitney & Sedewick’s Co. Q. Gronen W. E. Cowan Home Park Muirhead Joseph M. Cavanaugh Herman J. Zeuch L.T. Jackson KE. W. Thompson H. M. Reed Clarence J. Wilson Emma H. Koerner Grand View Place Bertha Gragert Charles H. Weltzin Ella Wills Edgington J. W. Hartman Fr. A. Gardner Henry Peters George Lingelbach William H. McGlade West Waterloo Peter Beck Matt Pieres PJ. O'Connor Theodore Weber Cyrus J. Lentz William Brown John Jungen John Dungen, Jr Oral C. Rathbone W. A. Barr Westfield H. W. Grout Wm. Hesse Ki. M. Storm Carl Tanglar Leagitt’s Luke Joslin Mary Borong F. N. Youneblut G. J. Thomas W. C. Heisler Charles Yockstick Mary Borger Cameron Cedar Falla

MISSED AIS TRAIN SUES ROCK ISLAND IN IOWA CITY

A Iowa City rail suit seeks 100 dollars against Rock Island over a Des Moines ticket error. Plaintiff B D Brigham says a clerk misinformed of train 26’s departure causing him to miss the trip and a business deal. He notes fifteen others missed the same train amid late schedule changes. Farmers pay prices in several Iowa towns for produce.

Iowa City Iowa B. D. Brigham Rock Island Des Moines Mr. Brigham

Community notes from Shady Grove area, Feb 28

Shady Grove residents share sickness reports and visits. Mrs. Freyling ill this week. Mrs. Sarah Bunnell visits son Kenry in Waterloo. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. James Cook of Independence with the Stumma and Ham households. Others plan travel, moves, and social events. gatherings hosted by Mrs. Kenney, Mrs. Hartzberg, and the Ladies Aid. Visitors from Jesup and Calgary search family ties.

Shady Grove Wm. Freyling Sarah Bunnell Kenry Bunnell Waterloo James Cook Independence Fred Stumma Bert Ham Ida Faulkner Nebraska Otho Ham Jesup O. M. Kenney George Howery

Rev Parsons on Prison Reforms in Iowa

Rev Charles Parsons of Des Moines spoke at United Brethren Church on prevention of crime and prison reform laws in Iowa. The Iowa Society for the Friendless, presided by Hon. Geo Cosson, aims to improve prison conditions and aid released prisoners under Parsons oversight, with Waterloo connections noted. An advertisement lists Fresh Eyes at 720 Allen St. and phone 460.

Iowa Homestead James M. Pierce Des Moines Iowa Chas. Parsons Iowa Society For the Friendless United Brethren Church KR. E. Graves Parsonage Geo. Cosson Parsons Waterloo

New Hartford Social Roundup Covers Visits and Storm Delays

Miss Jessie Ferguson spent Sunday February 23 with friends in Clarksville. Frank Hoffman returned from Waterloo hospital with a healing leg and crutches. Steve Daly of Cedar Falls greeted old friends. H M Phillips and family guests of Alma Ingalls. Mrs J D Bailey of Waterloo visited her mother. Charles Jimmerson of Alta visited his mother Margaret Miller. March 1 movers were hindered by severe storm with loads stuck in snow. Clarice Savage of Kesley visited E J Dunham. Rural Carrier James Emery notes 30 patron changes on his route March 1. Francis Green of Cedar Falls attended business. Miss Viola Booten of Allison visited Editor Kealey. Dr J G Evans returned from Colfax improved. Stanley Conn of Parkersburg checked on business. J A Cousins and F H Mack looked up hollow brick building material in Mason City. Cousins plans hollow brick barn and silo on north farm next spring. J L Sprague and families attended Curtis Ford funeral in Cedar Falls.

New Hartford Jessie Ferguson Clarksville Frank Hoffman Waterloo Steve Daly Cedar Falla H. M. Phillips Lena Ill Phillips Alma Ingalls J. D. Bailey Charles Jimmerson Alta Margaret Miller Miss Clarice Savage Kesley E. J. Dunham James Emery Francis Green Cedar Fallawaa Viola Booten Allison Kealey J. G. Evans Colfax Stanley Conn Parkersburg J. A. Cousins F. H. Mack Mason City

Pastor Vaillant Urges Facts In Probes Of Officials

In a First Baptist sermon Rev. Edgar A. Vaillant urged the public to seek facts before criticizing county board and mayoral probes. He said officials should not fear investigations and called for publication of probe results whether or not irregularities are found. He praised Daniel as an example of courage and integrity.

First Baptist Church Edgar A. Vallant Publi Thompson Daniel

Alumni Banquet at Ellis Hotel in Waterloo

The Waterloo Business College annual alumni banquet will be held at the Ellis Hotel tomorrow evening. Meeting at 8 and banquet at 8 80, with several toasts and a lively reunion expected. About seventy five to one hundred alumni anticipated, plus factory workers among graduates.

Waterloo Business College Ellis Hotel Waterloo Theatre William Galloway Hia Flist M. E Effie McCullom Jones

Coupon Draws Free Household Account Book From Bank

A promotional coupon offers a free household account book with no obligation from Leavitt and Johnson National Bank. The offer urges holders to present the coupon to the savings department teller and emphasizes the value of the item and the opportunity.

Leavitt & Johnson National Bank

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief

An advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin cures indigestion and stomach discomfort in five minutes. It touts relief from souring belching, gas, heartburn, and nausea and urges a fifty cent case from pharmacists for instant improvement. It asserts the remedy works like a healthy stomach and helps digest all foods.

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DR. Mueller Yersville Isley Allen St Fresh Eyes LOGAN M. E. Isley Fresh Begs Sues Rock Island Iowa Falls Creston Estherville Humboldt Ile Sac City Forest City Jcis Reathol Chemeal Co Baltimore Rev. C. Parsons Webster Webster Laboratories Webster Chemical Company St. Paul Mins Webster Deruggiata Everywhere Waverly Cartier MR. Geo. Hunt Bremer Ave England Canids Pape D. Smith Nat'l Bank Alua Fourth Street Paul Davis Dry Goods Co Dept Towa C. J. Miller State Loan Co East Fourth St Kohl's Ivory Henderson Drug Co Red Cross Drug Co
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