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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1914
Page
1
At St. Pauls Methodist church yesterday both fathers and mothers were honored in morning and evening services. Large crowds attended with ribbons and bows denoting deceased mothers and living parents. The pastor Dr F Q Brown led special music and sermon. May prayer meetings will feature mothers sharing experiences and musical offerings.
The executive committee of the conference of Congregational churches of Iowa is meeting today at Dr. Rollins' church in Watering. Attending are Rev. T. A. Johnson Grinnell state secretary Rev. W. J. Minchin Ames W. A. Briggs Perry W. J. Denney Cedar Rapids and Rev. T. F. Marston Grinnell.
A Des Moines attorney, G. F. Summers, writes from April 8 1914 praising Dr. Myth German Specialist of War vivo for his cures. He urges advertising to inform chronic sufferers and compares withholding treatment to burying talent. The letter defends the doctor against critics like A C Elsperman and lauds his work.
A Waterloo booster praises Dr Myers as a capable specialist who treated chronic kidney and bladder trouble in a 64 year old man. The testimonial claims Dr Myers offers affordable, honest care with no upfront charges and locates at 712 1-2 Bycamore St. The ad lists numerous chronic conditions treated and notes hours and accessibility for all.
Jesse M. Roberts, longtime Plainfield resident and Civil War veteran, dies at 77 after a paralytic stroke. He served in the Iron Brigade, rose to first lieutenant, and fought at Five Forks where he was severely wounded. A republican party stalwart, he held public roles as justice of the peace and postmaster. Funeral held at the Baptist church. Survived by wife and five children plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Eck Roberts in Washington state.
A Pittsburgh city man H E Reynolds on Hammond Avenue turns a hailstorm into ice cream. He gathers hailstones while rain ends, uses a freezer, and creates about a half gallon of ice cream from the storm. Neighbors thought him mad, yet he smiles at his clever idea.
Miss Maud Spencer stenographer in Attorney H E Tullars office suffered a painful accident when a safe door mashed her thumb late Saturday afternoon. She continued work despite the injury and sought medical care afterward. The thumb was found in a severely injured state this morning and she will remain at home on Argyle street for several days.
H B Pullar and J B Bragdon longtime Fayette county residents now in Waterloo plan a June reunion in this city inviting many Fayette county people living here or nearby for what organizers expect will be an enjoyable gathering.
Howard Leighton, 18, son of the police chief, has shown improvement after several days of serious illness. He is now brighter but remains in a critical condition this morning.
Washington reports indicate Huerta may abdicate with safe passage offered and talks with American officials. Nations discuss revised trite legislation facing railroad opposition. Vera Cruz federal forces back the waterworks dispute. Japan faces famine risk with 200000 in want. Colorado coal fields under federal control. guards surrender arms. Duke of Argyll, Victoria’s son-in-law, dies at 69 in Cowes. White House builds executive tent for summer. Goethals advances Panama railroad steamer through canal within ten days. Dr Ryan arrives in Mexico City after execution order. Trinidad reports arms embargo in Colorado. Methodist bishops appointed for fall conferences. Ames and Des Moines rumors stir education board fight. game warden Keenhold and ex-juror Blackburn found guilty of contempt, fined and jailed brief.
In federal court Judge A S Van Valkenburgh refused to hear George Davis's motion to enter an affidavit alleging prejudice by the judge. Davis had already filed an affidavit claiming bias, prompting sharp exchanges about conscience and practice before the judge declined further motions.
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