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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1911
Page
11
Elizabeth Welty alleges cruelty infidelity and threats in a suit for separate maintenance and custody of four children. She claims the husband is a wealthy inventor with patents on fountain pens and desks, seeks support and restraining order, but not divorce.
The Syndicate theatre in Waterloo features Reed-St. John and company in a colonial themed musical act, plus Harry and Edna Rose in An Ambitious Maid and Royer E. Fulton in whistling and impressions, with Chas Hay singing. Ten cent shows continue, and the orchestra remains a big draw as plans for new acts are announced. The House Next Door touring comedy by J Hartley Manners opens at Waterloo theatre on Monday May 8, praised for entertainment and a moral lesson.
Harvard Wis May The state nears end of deputy testimony in the Dietz case with the bullet that killed Oscar Harp slated as the main exhibit. Physicians and experts will explain the bullet’s path as Dietz claims he has raised reasonable doubt through cross examination of Ror Van Alstyne who argued deflection could place Harp at the concealment.
Evangelist Sunday spoke on Modern Amusements to two packed Toledo audiences totaling about 24 000 listeners. It was the first day he repeated the talk in the same city with first address at 6 o clock and second at 8 o clock. Hundreds of young men and women, including social leaders, have banned card playing theater going and dancing.
The Christian Endeavor society of the First United Brethren church will observe the twenty first anniversary of young people's work in that denomination by presenting a program at 7 30 Sabbath evening. The program includes song by the congregation prayer by the pastor and a scripture lesson by the president.
Prayer and hymns lead the program with Gladys Van Doren and Josephine Parker in a duet. Howard Ackley of West Union presents a brief history of Y. P. G. BE. U. A violin solo and duets by the Kinney sisters follow. Readings include The Christian Endeavor topics by Rev Graver and Miss Fetters.
Mrs H J Wood visited Waverly relatives. Will Beckner injured unloading butter tubs. Mrs Ella Geyer improving after illness. Carl, Grace Farnsworth, Peter Larsen and Floyd Ballhagen visited relatives. Numerous travels and visits to Waterloo Cedar Falls Basen City Shell Rock Olds Alberta and Habbard noted along with property sale to Rev H A Esses and illness of Lee Taylor.
Independence youths Mabel Brooks and Leah Tool were arrested as police crack down on allegedly immoral activity in Waterloo. Mabel Brooks secured a $309 bond but risks forfeiture if she returns to prior life. Leah Tool remains jailed awaiting bond. Katherine Brenner, described as a young Independence resident, may face a vagancy charge. Chief Dinneen vows action against this group to clean up the city.
Des Moines reports reveal about $20,000 yearly in state funds go to postage, express, and freight for Iowa public papers. The 1919 biennial period shows heavy printing and binding costs, with 24,630 volumes distributed and journals sent to 1,000 newspapers, totaling tens of thousands of dollars in state expenditures.
The teachers in the First Brethren church training class recently took their first exam. Mrs. Frans Fitch, state superintendent of teachers' training, reports eight members scored 100 percent and some scored below. The class is studying Oliver's book and shows strong interest in the work.
I M Sproul rests after another day without hemorrhage though remains critical. Absolute quiet is urged for recovery. Mr Sprout and family moved to Fourth Street West and he helped lift a chest, which is blamed for his trouble.
An afternoon road meeting is planned for tomorrow at 4 o'clock at the M C A for men Rev F E Smith of Cedar Rapids will deliver the address. John Bates president of the Personal Workers league will preside. Musical numbers by J E Webb a quartet from the Christian church and a cornet solo by Mr Jenks of the University of Missouri accompany.
The first draft of the plan for a leaders conference for men and boys has been printed for Cedar Tails and New York City. F S Goodman of New York City will open with a stereopticon lecture on The Association at its Best Around the World, at the Y M C A auditorium. The May 12 to 14 conference aims at cooperation and efficiency.
A total of 75 licenses have been issued by Mayor Rector since April 11 to pool room owners, bowling alleys, plumbers, garbage collectors and others required by law to pay for the privilege. Bonds filed last week range from 200 to 1,000 dollars. George Papachristodoulou secured a pool room license at 308 West Fourth Street after efforts to spell his long Greek name.
Articles filed for the Waterloo Golf & Country Club an athletic group to promote outdoor sports. Nine directors are named for terms up to three years with Ferguson Swisher Pike as officers. Grounds near Prospect Hills city park noted. Jourier Want Ads Bring Results.
Reverend E D Hull attended the Methodist hospital board meeting in Des Moines. The hospital, largest west of Chicago, has a new 10 by 59 foot six story wing costing 198000 dollars. April patient count was 36 with Miss Eather Pierson as superintendent and a strong staff. The Waterloo taxi experiment and the hospital's funding through church benevolence were noted.
An old remedy using sage and sulphur to darken hair and restore natural color is promoted. Grandmothers reportedly used a tea of sage to soften and color hair, though it spoils quickly. Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is now sold by druggists for fifty cents a bottle, with claims it prevents hair loss and promotes growth.
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