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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1911
Page
3
Paton marshal J W Busby and a robber were killed in a gun battle after robbers hit the Paton post office. A second robber wounded in the leg surrendered after three hours of siege. the incident drew 300 Paton residents and ended with coroner inquest and investigations.
Spirit Lake braces for the first day of the annual fishing season with hotels and resorts opening three days early due to superstition. No beds will be available by May 14 as sportsmen flock to the lake. boats ready, launches to flood the water, and a Spirit Lake holiday planned for May 15. Brate Fish and Game Warden George Lincoln to attend from Cedar Rapids. few violations of game laws reported.
Greene, May. Louis McMahon of Waterloo visited Greene briefly on Wednesday. Emma Miner returned Friday from Waterloo. Mary George spent Sunday with her parents at Rockford. Mrs. James Tracy is recovering from a week of sickness. Charles Errer of Minneapolis greeted friends here last week. R. H. Puckett spent a week at Crookston, Minn., on land interest. Carrie Barnist of Riceville is here this week examining her father’s goods. Rev. Knappe went to Glenville, Nebraska, for spring vacation visiting relatives. James Compton returned to Greene after quitting Hart-Parr factory work in Charles City. Mrs. Newt Kessles visited from Allison for a Sunday with her mother. F. Blasier and family. Leo Bliggins works at Steger’s in place of his brother Louis who will work at Worcester & Rush next week. Kittie Caina came home from Waterloo after visiting Mary Downing and others. Mrs. John Trimble, south of Greene, is recovering from a severe erysipelas attack confining her home. Arnott visited Greene on Tuesday evening. A sad accident at Henry Marsh’s home left a three-year-old boy cutting off the right hand thumb of his ten-year-old sister with an axe while near the wood pile. Greene high school beat Wartburg College team of Waverly, 5 to 3, at home. Wm. Marlow and John Blai shipped several carloads of cattle to Chicago. S. W. Squires is remodeling his residence. his family stays with Robert Robinson while work proceeds.
Town Criers hold a 6 30 meeting in Ellis hall with a banquet and address by Joe Ingwerson cashier of the Peoples Trust in Clinton Iowa The invitation promises reports on the coliseum committee a new Iowa song talks of advertising clubs forming and a Boston trip offer plus several other speakers and messages
Des Moines May 8 Medals engraved for the Iowa National Guard rifle team that placed in first division at Camp Perry Ohio are being sent to members. Officers of the squad include Major Smith M Brookhart Major F R Fisher and Sergeant R W Ralston. Lieut Morton De Mumma coached. Medal recipients include Maj Fred Hird Capt Edwin S Geist Capt Emil C Johnson Capt Harry G Utley First Lieuts L B Schilling James L Carson John P King Don A Preussner William H Dutch Sergt Centerville etc.
The gasoline engine foundry on Miles street in Slack operates at present with enlarged capacity that outstrips demand during the dull season. Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co. orders reach 115 on Saturday as business remains strong for the time of year. operations plan to resume full capacity in the busy season.
A 1910 testimonial from El Acevedo of New York credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing long-standing eczema and dandruff after failed treatments. The letter promotes Cuticura products, offers to share experiences, and notes availability of a 32 page booklet from Cathurs Remedies.
Los Angeles reports show attorneys advancing the McNamara dynamiting case. Leo M. Rappaport carries grand jury evidence to confer with Clarence Darrow, while Ortie McManigal is expected to plead. Labor leaders in San Francisco promise key information aiding the defense as bail matters surface.
State convention here favored moving election day to Monday to help traveling men vote. New administration aims for railroad and hotel improvements and higher membership. Elected officers include President David Ziegler of Burlington and Secretay Thomas Hume. Burlington to host state headquarters. Also notes travel delegates to Philadelphia and various committee chairmen. Chamberlain's Liver Tablets advertise as headache cure.
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