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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1914

Page

6

Farmer Held on Charge of Rape Near Jesup

Frank Morarie a 40 year old farmer residing near Jesup was arrested on a rape charge after a 13 year old girl Ruth Thompson alleged she was assaulted at the Thompson home. Morarie admits returning to the residence but denies the accusation and awaits arraignment before Police Judge Meyers.

Frank Morarie Jesup Meyers Morarne Ruth Thompson Charles Thompson Gable Street Waterloo Thompson Morarie Lrighton Mr. Thompson Garrison Tom Morris Fourth Street East

Man in Attack on Stedaughter

Sioux City Iowa March 4 Graham S Meadville arrested in Sioux City on two counts of assault against his wife was sent to Cherokee and released. He was rearrested last night in Salt Lake City Utah charged with a serious offense against his 14 year old stepdaughter Fern Meadville who testified against him. Meadville had escaped during incarceration and his wife and daughter later vanished.

Sioux City Graham S. Meadville Salt Lake City Utah Fern Meadville Meadville Court House Fern D. C. Browning Board of Pardons

Eighteen announces spring farm implements and seeds

W Eightey, implement dealer, proclaims readiness for spring business. Offers John Deere Plow Co and Moline Plow Co lines, Parlin Orendorff Co, Mann Staughton Maline Velie Henney buggies, Studebaker Waterloo harness, Peerless Sharples separators, Northrup King seeds, and a full range of Clover and grass seeds. Located rear of Black's new building WFP Eighmey.

W. ©. Eightey John Deere Plow Co Moline Plow Co Amohue Ul Parlin & Orendorff Co Canton Black WFP Eighmey

Picturesque Speaker Joe the Turk Comes to City

Interest grows in Joe the Turk a native of Constantinople who will deliver addresses Saturday Sunday and Monday under the Salvation Army. The quaint speaker draws crowds in Davenport Clinton and other river towns and will speak at open air meetings and in the barracks with a special saxophone and zenophone concert on Monday.

Joe the Turk Constantinople Salvation Army Davenport Clinton

Addington Named Successor to Bockey at Y M C A

Raymond Addington was chosen to succeed Earl Bockey as collector and bookkeeper at the Y M C A after Bockey resigned and moved to Washington. Addington, a Waterloo resident, was highly recommended. George Cockburn will remain general secretary until May 1 when fiscal year ends and new officers are elected. Cockburn continues as boys' secretary as membership grows.

Raymond Addington Earl Bockey Bockey Washington Addington Waterloo George Cockburn Y. M. Csa Cockburn M. Cc. A

Iowa City case echoes Gore as mail carrier acquitted

In Iowa City on March 4 a jury found Bartley Gordon not guilty of attempting to assault Mrs. Frank Hamilton, a 65 year old hairdresser. She claimed 8000 dollars in damages after Gordon entered her apartment and allegedly pushed her onto a bed. Hamilton testified she weighed 265 pounds while Gordon is 5 feet 4 inches tall and 50 years old. The trial concluded after a single ballot.

Towa City Senator Gore Bartley Gordon Iowa City Frank Hamilton Hamilton Gordon Jared Hani

Evangelist Arrives For First Brethren Revival

Revival services at the new First Brethren church, begun last Sunday, draw large crowds and strong interest. Pastor Rev. W H Beachler preaches powerful sermons as Rev. George T Ronk of Leon Iowa joins from tonight to assist and will speak on Thorns and Thistles. Ronk recently led meetings at Falls City Nebraska and is described as an interesting speaker.

New First Brethren Church W. H. Beachler George T. Ronk Leon Ronk Falls City Ned I. H. Hart R. G. Lawrence Cedar Falls J. P Philip Delong Canby Minn Clayton Peet Ottumwa Lyle Peet Spahn & Roge Lumber Co O. BF. Missman Thomas Des Moines

Watch Stolen From Nut Club Bowler in Manchester

Al Runyen of the Nut Club bowling team reported a watch and his wife’s job belongings stolen in Manchester on Tuesday evening. He found the watch missing after he began to howl and alerted Manchester police and the Loreal police headquarters.

al Runyen Nut Club Manchester Mr. Runyen Loreal

Smallpox Quarantines Increase Family and Neighboring Contacts

A JL Carpenter family of six on Strait street was added to the smallpox patient list at the auditor's office yesterday. Carpenter has been under quarantine for the same period. Anna Bassman of 848 Kern Street was also placed under quarantine for smallpox today.

JL. Carpenter Strait Ne Auditor’s Office Carpenter Anna Bassman Kern Street

Bank Clerks Elect Officers At Evening Meeting

Members of the Bank Clerks association held an election last night naming C. R. Davis as president BH. Th Wyant as vice president AJ Wentland secretary WW. 4. Cordes treasurer George W. Wile Jiang library committee chairman and Fred Wray social committee chairman.

Bank Clerks Bank Clerks’ Association C. R. Davis Th Wyant AJ Wentland Cordes George W. Wile Jiang Fred Wray

Patterson to Speak as Temperance Orator at Waterloo

Final plans for ex Governor Patterson of Tennessee to speak at the Waterloo theatre next Sunday afternoon were set by the Business Men's Temperance Association. He arrives Sunday morning from Quellin by the Chicago Great Western and will be greeted by a reception committee. Music will be provided by local church groups, with invocation and benediction by local pastors. He will travel to Marshalltown after the address, visiting fourteen Iowa cities in eight days, starting at Davenport tonight and ending March 16 at Ottumwa and Burlington. All men are invited. due to space, ladies cannot be seated.

Patterson Tennessee Waterloo Theatre theyrBusiness Men’s Temperance Association Chicago Bills Hotel Wwalnut Street Baptist Church Linden Methodist Church W. H. Rollins G. W. Hinkle Chauncey P. Colgrove Cedar Falls Marshalltown Iowa

Local notes from Littleton and nearby towns

H B Patton travels to Waterloo for slaughterhouse repairs. A Ball family move to Ball farm with others visiting. Several illnesses due to whooping cough. Farm sales noted with Independence company taking over. Birth of a boy to Ralph and Mrs. Stevenson. Miss Griswold honored by students. Merry school picnic with treats. Carrie Griswold and Roy Masters wed in Jesup. couple to South Dakota and Austin, Minn. Pratt farm rental set. Otterville hires Travesse. elections name Chas McGlaughlin for year.

Littleton H. B. Patton Waterloo Marshall Ball Winthrop Chas, Brooks Ball Farm L. M. Stout Land Company of Independence Ralph Stevenson Rowley R. F. Hinderliter Finois Geo. Fish Walker Roy Stevenson P. B. Benson Frank Rehberg Frisk Stevenson Farm S. Walker Bantz Clue John Manross Ore Plunge J. Dalton Jesup Grammar Room Miss Griswold South Dakota Austin Minn Black Hawk Pratt Chas Travesse Otterville Mildred Fish Independence Chas. McGlaughlin

Chamberlain’s Tablets Advertised For Constipation

Advertisement promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets as excellent for constipation. Describes them as easy to take mild and gentle in effect and recommends trial. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain Dealera

Abandoned Plan for Board of Trade Building

Reports favorable to locating permanent club rooms in Waterloo east. The Board of Trade and Commercial club nearly abandoned building plans citing lack of funds. A written report is due next Tuesday as the committee studies permanent rooms in several buildings and explores a joint Business Men's club concept. Dr E F Funston to tour Iowa cities for ideas and offices to promote Waterloo industries.

Board of Trade Board of Trade and Commercial Club L. E. Park Waterloo East E. E. Peeks Business Men’s Club Black First National Century E. F. Funston Iowa

Allison Election to choose school directors and treasurer

Allison voters will elect two school directors for three-year terms and a two-year treasurer next Monday. Postmaster A. J. Mullarkey declined a Washington war department clerkship after receiving the offer following his civil service exam. District court adjourned after a busy term with probate matters to follow next week.

Mullarkey Washington A. Gaines Dumont Gaines Clarion F. C. Gonzales Gonzales Traer At Church St. Louis J. W. Church Hampton

Mt Vernon Township Social and Local Movements

Austin Callahan leaves for rheumatism treatment in Excelsior Springs Missouri. Several residents relocate join and entertain. Hillside Cemetery association dinner set for March 12 at 109 Franklin Cedar Falls. Movements include Charley Wambaugh and Geo Besh moving homes, and B B telephone installed. Blanche Callahan home from school near La Porte. cemetery meeting hosts Eyestone couple. Elsie and Roger Henry visit Cedar Falls. multiple farm moves and car shipments noted. Fred Kene of Klinger dies.

Mt. Vernon Township Austin Callahan Excelsior Springs Roe Lane J. W. Ford Hillside Cemetery Association Franklin Street Cedar Falls A. W. Brodie Charley Wambaugh Phelps Geo. Besh R. W. Thurston Blanche Callahan la Porte Mt. Vernon Cemetery

Burial and family moves mark local notices

After an illness of only a few hours burial services were held on Monday. John Carpenter and family have taken possession of their new home the former Dobson place. J M Ulrich received a car load of fence posts from McGregor Monday.

John Carpenter Dobson Place J. M. Ulrich McGregor

Parkersburg Social News and Local Visits

Parkersburg items note Mrs. Ellen Caul’s return from Sumner and a high school box social netting $78. Several visitors arrive including Mrs. Raymond Blair and Mrs. Clyde Parker, while deaths bring Mrs. A. C. Warner and Gilbert Procter into local notices. Families move to Waterloo and Albion area weddings are reported as J. J. Schultz’s brother hosts a party.

Parkersburg Ellen Caul Sumner Frank McDowell Raymond Blair Hattie Blackmore Aplington Clyde Parker Waterloo E. G. Kothe Carl Mack A. C. Warner Cedar Falls Detroit Curtis Becket Freeport Stella Schultz Wm. Gettims J. J. Schultz Wm. Polderboer Sadie Berger Albion Manchester G. J. Mahanke Pella John van Halen Popejoy G. W. Cooper Chas. Flynn G. N. Clark Mason City H. J. Merlien Louis Egbert Aredale Ruth Conn Rockwell City

Farm Residents Change Homes and Daily Visits Reported

Frank Newhalsen and family moved onto their farm near Waterloo. Mesdames Jacob Schaefer and Wm. j Shneider visited at Dewar after a recent meet with Mrs. Matt Lelily and family. Homer Limbs made a business call in Waterloo. F. Degeeter and family loaded a...

Eagle Center Frank Newhalsen Waterloo Jacob Schaefer Wm. J Shneider Dewar Matt Lelily Famiy Homer Limbs F. Degeeter and Family

Farmers Move Families as Cholera Hits Hogs

Local farm community reports multiple moves to new homes on nearby farms including Hartz, Fred Smith, and Mrs P Rosauer in Eagle Center. Alvin, Martha, Ollie Lumbus and others spent days settling in, while several hogs die from cholera affecting the area.

Minn Wm. Bauler Chris. Strui Frank Neubaffen Hrom Cage Tuesney Ben le William Hauler Bas Hartz Farm Fen Aned Sa Alvin Martha Ollie Lumbus Heinz Fred Smith Carl Beck Mrs. P. Rosauer Eagle Center

The Mothers Favorite Cough Remedy Advertised

An ad extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as harmless pleasant to take and mothers’ favorite everywhere available from all dealers. It also notes Austria produced 515,986,000 barrels of beer in 1912.

Austria

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