Brother of Brest Arrested Posing as Wilson Identified
Developments in the arrest of the organized car thieves and booze runners reveal that a man giving the name H. J. Wilson from St. Paul is actually B. J. Grest, brother of the bandit known as Diamond Dick. Information filed against Grest alias Wilson and Harry Davis cites operating an automobile without owner's consent and mutilating engine numbers. Mary Cahill and Don Logan are charged with aiding an escaped prisoner, Theodore Grest alias Diamond Dick, while Mike Cahill was released after questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Dick
Vellava
H. J. Wilson
St. Paul
B. J. Grest
William A. Cook
J. Grest
Wilson
Harry Davis
Worth County
Cook
Mary Cahill
Dawson Street
Don Logan
Theodore Grest
Mike Cahill
Cahill
Harriet Ross to Perform Solo Dance at Oelwein Dinner
Miss Harriet Dudley Ross is engaged by the Oelwein Kiwanis to perform a solo dance titled Rose Marguerite at the club’s annual dinner this evening. Mrs Madaline Smith Althouse will accompany on piano. Gavonne Foster, a pupil, will perform a jazz solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Dudley Ross
Oelwein Kiwanis Club
Rose Marguerite
Madaline Smith Althouse
Gavonne Foster
Miss Ross
Pisto
Marian Jing’ Ross
Hoss Conservatory
Y M C A Officers to Be Elected at Annual Meeting
Y M C A officers for the ensuing war will be chosen at the annual meeting Friday evening at the Y in conjunction with the Waterloo Inter Sunday School Athletic association banquet. Reports of committees will be heard. about 300 expected, including Y's Men's and Y-Industr clubs. John G Acheson of McAllister College St Paul will give an address. The Y s Men's choir will sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Inter-Sunday School Athletic’ Association
Y’s
Y-Indus
John G. Acheson
McAllister College
St. Paul
Twelve Past Masters of Crescent Council to Receive Jewels
Twelve past masters of Crescent council Royal Arch Masons will be presented jewels at a 7 30 p m meeting in the Masonic temple. Recipients include John Simpson A H Holt H A Gee J A Robinson Ralph B Slippy J W Boling George Welker T L Libby and R A Doty. Also noted work on the Trova and select degree for 10 candidates and a smoker to close the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Council
Royal Arch Masons
Order
Masonic Temple
John Simpson
A. H. Holt
H. A. Gee
J. A. Robinson
Ralph B. Slippy
J. W. Boling
George Welker
T. L. Libby
R A. Doty
Waterloo
Frank Lee
F. R. Sparks
Waverly
Magnus Elliott
Trova
Belated Doctor Bills Spark Frustration in Lovable Doctor Tales
ABE MARTIN complains about high medical charges and erratic billing as he recalls past illnesses. The column notes indifference from some doctors toward bills, contrasts with cheaper care for workers, and praises the medical profession despite costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie
Kopyright John FL Dille Co
Fifty Years Since Snow Drifts Mark Teeter Anniversary
T D Teeter recalls a 50 year old snowfall in Black Hawk county while celebrating the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Lewis Teeter and Lizzie Poyner at the Teeter home in Linn Tau. The couple married at the Poyner home near Gilbertville as neighbors recalled heavy drifts and early planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
T. D. Teéter
Lewis Teeter
Lizzie Poyner
Linn ‘Tau
Teeters
James Poyner
Gilbertville
T. D. Teeter
Spring Creek Township
Frank
Lewis
Grand Exalted Ruler of Elks to Attend Waterloo Banquet
Waterloo lodge of Elks will host John G. Price grand exalted ruler of the order at a banquet Tuesday May 26 with Fred Robinson and Charles Witt assisting. Officials plan a memorable visit after Iowa City engagements and committees will be appointed at the next lodge meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Waterloo Lodge of Elks
John G. Price
Order
Fred Robbinson
Staund
Charles Witt
Suesday
Mar
Mane
Waterloo
Iowa City
Orvasion
Indge
Orange Senior Class Stages Little Women at School
The Orange consolidated school senior class presents Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women at the school building on Thursday and Friday evenings. Director Mary L. Hart, a mathematics teacher, announces curtain at 8. Cast includes Verda Fike as Meg Jamnita Miers as Jo Margue Smith as Beth Blanche Klingaman as Amy with LeRoy Squires Tieren Miller Jack Graham Stely Miller Earl Klingaman Alice Bechfelhiemer Ray Spoy and Mary Saylor in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Consolidated School
Louisa May Alcott
Milks Mary L. Hart
Verda Fike
Meg
Jamnita Miers
Margue' Smith
Beth
Blanche Klingaman
Amy
LeRoy Squires
Tieren Miller
Jack Graham
Stley Miller
Earl Klingaman
Alice Bechfelhiemer
Ray Spoy
Mary Saylor
Dokies Minstrel Frolic Final Rehearsal and Show
The Dokies cast will rehearse in costume tonight at Waterloo theatre. Over 60 local amateur actors perform a home talent play Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Special scenery and lavish costumes enhance the production with musical score by an orchestra led by George Sherrill. Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dokies Minstrel Frolic
Waterloo Theatre
George Sherrill
Whitcomb
Harrington Adams, Inc
Fostoria, C
Junior High Pupils Battle for Thrift Trophy
Junior high students vie for the silver trophy awarded to the class with the highest percentage of depositors for the semester. Nine rooms have reached 100 percent for several weeks, aiming to maintain the average through June 3. The thrift program runs 75 to 80 percent overall, with charts on the bulletin board showing team standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troom
Junior High
Early City Delivery Carriers Named in 1837 Roll
John von Lackum George P. Beck and others listed as the first carriers. L H Edwards petitioned for appointment as clerk at fifty dollars a month. Horace Boies H B Allen and Moses Rick er led the push with the sterling Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Edwards
John von Lackum
George P. Beck
Jir
Frank Landgrat
L. H. Edwards
Horace Boies
H. B. Allen
Moses Ricker
Sterling Democrats
Edwards Recalls Post Office History in Cedar Heights
L. H. Edwards recalls the Cedar Heights post office history noting his 1885 Democratic appointment as postmaster by President Cleveland. He began duties May 4 with a small staff at 189 Bridge Street including Miss Tizzie Ballou as assistant and clerks Risse Stanton and Julia Day, later joined by John Blim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LL. WM. Edwards
Cedar Heights
Gleveland
Edwards
Bridge Street
Tizzie Ballou
Risse Stanton
Julia Day
John Blim
Jack Frost May Swoop Down on State Tonight
A weekend of varied weather ended with a forecast of frost across the state tonight. The thermometer rose to 67 Saturday and fell to 40 Sunday night with rain totaling about 0.22 inches. Expect cooler conditions and frost in many areas tonight.
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Jack Frost
STATE
Althe
Ralph B. Slippy
Officer Uses Insanity Defense in Court Martial
Lieut. J. F. Thompson of the United States signal corps faced a court martial on a murder charge in the shooting of 18 year old Audrey Berleigh, stepdaughter of Capt. H. S. Calmes, with defense claiming temporary insanity. A medical board found Thompson normal. the war department approved a continuance to await U S input on his mental condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Akinila
J. £ .Thompson
United States Sight Corps
Audrey Berleigh
H. ‘S. Calmes
United States Medical Corps
Berleigh
Fort Ninley
Lieut. Thompson
Manus
Will Claius
Lieut
Thompson
Miss Berleigh
United States
War Department
Polo Ponies Burned in Hawaiian String Incident
The report notes a line of polo ponies in Hawaii were burned with all but one pony saved. The text mentions Thompson and his counsel Second Lieutenant Frank L. Lasarus and Leslie & Simon, classmates from West Point, with Thompson having graduated last year. The details reference a killing night and an automobile chauffeur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Frank L. Lasarus
Leslie & Simon
West Point
Associated Press
Miss Rogers Gains 15 Pounds in Six Weeks
After a bout of illness the speaker describes improved health and a 15 pound weight gain in six weeks attributed to McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. The ad urges a 30 day trial with a money back guarantee and lists local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Rogers
Cerro Gorda St
Decatur
McCoy
Waneler Bros
C. J_ Miller
Robert Drug Co
McCoyr
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Relieves Foot Soreness
An old advertisement claims Phillips Milk of Magnesia soothes foot soreness itching and tiredness from foot odor and cracked toes. It promises rapid drying and relief, urging buyers to insist on genuine Phillips Milk of Magnesia and noting availability in drugstores for 25 cents.
Fire devastates Baldwin Island stables on Maui
A blaze last night on Baldwin Island Maui destroyed the Baldwin string stables and several horses reportedly among the Pacific coast mounts. Honolulu received word of the fire with details scarce and the origin still unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Pacific Coast
Baldwin|Island Players
Baldwin String Stables
Island of
Maui
Honolulu
America
Castle
Mawakanto
Karnak Medicine Vows Big Claims Through Patient Testimony
A Wa lterino area notice touts Karnak as a remarkable new medicine. Frank Crozet of Des Moines Iowa testifies his sixteen year stomach and kidney troubles vanished after using Karnak, praising improved sleep and energy. The ad promises a money back guarantee if two bottles do not help and lists Miller and Robert Drug Co as exclusive sellers.
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Karnak
Walterino
Waterloo
Karak
Frank Cromt
S. W
St. Des Moines
Iowa
Mr. Crozet
Oate
Khineya
Warnell
Miller
Robert
Velar
Paris
Hieber Drug Co
Avery Town
Isement
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Brest
Harriet. Ross
Oelwein
Abe Martin
Oscar
Bilk
Binkley
Manns
ALE Wien
I. D. Leeter
First Baptist Church
R. E. Williamson
Orange School
Tibet
Manila
Wear Eng
National Board of Fire Underwriter
Neavy Peery Pie
Watkins
Leavitt
Johnson National Bank
Black Hawk
Gauty
Verlisemen
Des Moines
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Bell System
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