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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1914

Page

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Susie Wester 20 Dies of Consumption Near Gilbertville

Miss Susie Wester aged 20 died early this morning at her parents farm six miles northeast of Gilbertville in Fox township after a year long battle with tuberculosis. Born in Fox township in 1894 she lived on the family farm most of her life. Funeral services will be from the parental home Thursday at 8 am with interment at Gilbertville. Wm Gindt of Hileman Gindt was summoned from Waterloo to prepare the body.

Susie Wester Clem Wester Gilbertville Fox Township Miss Wester Ynoterment Wm. Gindt Hileman & Gindt Waterloo

Fireman Vanquished by Dan Cupid Dart

John Broekens a city fireman resigns from duty to marry in Sioux City after Cupid’s arrows. He plans to return tomorrow with the bridal pair likely to be announced. On arrival, station assignments shift with John Fouteh moving from No 1 to No 2. Dunham’s fireman Harry Mikav suffers rheumatic attack, leg cast expected for about three months.

John Broekens City Froman Dan Cupid Sioux City No. 2 John Fouteh No. 1 Brogkens Fouteh Dunham Harry Mikav

Dietz Weighs Run for Waterloo Sheriff Office

A Waterloo carpenter and former police foree member John F Dietz is weighing a Republican bid for sheriff after years on the force including time as desk sergeant. Declared GOP hopefuls so far include Carlow Obleins A Laighton deputy sheriff and chief of police vasid Henderson.

John F. Dietz Waterloo Carlow O'Bleins Sherriff A. Laighton Ami Vasid B. Henderson

AEGENE FUNDO FOR CAMPAIGN

Contributions pour into the workingman ticket as three local labor crafts donate to the campaign fund and unions show strong support. Oscar Hoy says no dissension exists and factory meetings feature animated applause. One vacancy remains on the ticket with city attorney and city engineer likely to be named later.

Workingman’s Ticket Workingman’s Movement Oscar Hoy

Gilbert Proctor Dies in St Louis Widow to Return for Interment

Word comes of Gilbert Proctor's death in St. Louis. The widow heads to Parkersburg for interment, with relatives buried there. Mrs Proctor, formerly Harriet Miller, lived in Waterloo at the Stoke residence on Maple Street. She may return to Waterloo to make her home.

Gilbert Proctor St. Louis Parkersburg Proctor Proc‘tor Harriet Miller W. FP. Stoke Maple Street

Bank plots alleged as Worthington and partner arrest

AP dispatch from Chicago reports the arrest of John W. Worthington former head of the American Banking association on larceny by bailee with Harry H. Thomas also nabbed. They face charges tied to fraudulently obtaining certificates of deposit and stock from Central Savings bank Waterloo. Two new smallpox cases and one scarlet fever case were added to city quarantine totals.

Associated Press Chicago John W. Worthington American Banking Association Harry H. Thomas Worthington Post Office Central Savings Bank of Waterloo Thomas Dunlap Washington Baby Moltzen Burton Avenue Jacquay Mulberry

Farmer John Hines Sustains Fractured Arm Near Dewar

John Hines a farmer near Dewar fractured his arm at home yesterday while moving a dead hog to the basement. He slipped on the stairs and was transported to St Francis hospital in this city last evening for treatment.

John Hines Dewar St. Francis Hospital

Injured Man May Recover From Fourth Street Shooting

Fred Ranville, accidentally shot at the shooting gallery on Fourth street east Friday evening, lies in a very serious condition at St. Francis hospital. He is comatose for most of the time but the prognosis is hopeful with recovery believed possible.

Fred Ranville Shooting Fourth Street St. Francis Hospital

Mrs Markle Recovering After Ice Fall on Jefferson Street

Mrs Caroline Markle of 1920 Jefferson street sustained injuries when she fell on the ice at her home Saturday morning. She was unconscious briefly and a bashed head and neck pains were reported. She is now out of danger and on the road to recovery.

Caroline Markle Jefferson Street

Chimney Fire at 613 Fourth Street West

A chimney fire at 613 Fourth Street West last evening caused a false alarm as pedestrians mistook the glow for a blaze. The fire department responded and extinguished the small fire, with no injuries or losses reported.

Fourth Street Tre Department Treout

Critical Illnesses Reported At St Francis Hospital

Delores Masey, daughter of Mr and Mrs L D Masey, is in critical condition after an appendectomy and complications at St Francis hospital. She had suffered from the disease nearly a year. John Wickers of Wellsburg Indiana was brought to the hospital after undergoing bowel obstruction surgery. his condition is also very serious and he remains critical.

Delores Masey L. D. Masey St. Francis Hospital John Wickers Wellsburg

Fraternal union lodge meeting and city notes

The Fraternal Union of America lodge No. 948 will meet tomorrow evening in K of F hall. Mrs. Fred Petting of Fort Madison visits her sister Mrs. Charles Mason at 617 Allen Street. Theo Bennett, home from Chi Tara, convalesces after an operation. H B Maynard and wife travel to Indianapolis due to a reported critical condition of his father. James Engleman residence at 23 Wingsley Avenue damaged by a Saturday wind. shingles lifted but returned to position. Woodlawn addition home noted as a major recent improvement.

The Fraternal Union of America Lodge No K. of F. Hall Fred Petting Fort Madison Charles Mason Allen Street Theo Bennett Chitara James Englemun Wingsley Avenue Woodlawn

Cummins Backs Vote on Suffrage Resolution in Senate

Washington March 3 Senator Cummins voted to reconsider the suffrage resolution and noted Senator Renyon was absent but would have voted to take it up. He cited support in the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee for his broad liability bill requiring railroads to pay value for live stock injured in transit. A Waterloo pursuit of bloodhounds was reported and a store break-in occurred. Social centers in Wisconsin show a sharp rise in use of school buildings over recent years.

Washington, D. C Cummins Renyon Senate Interstate Commerce Committee

Majestic bills include Gordon Bros. and Kangaroo act

The Majestic presents the Gordon Brothers and their boxing Kangaroo as a leading novelty. Also featured are When Women Rule, a sharp satire on women’s rights, plus the Heim children and Annie Kent with high entertainment value. Mons Ziska the magician and Miss Saunders add musical numbers.

Gordon Bros the Majestic Annie Kent Mons. Ziska Miss Saunders Tall

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