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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1914

Page

3

New Outfielders Join Jays as Waterloo Slump Eases

New outfielders Holmes and Menges join the Jays with Holmes coming from Saskatoon and Menges from the St. Louis Browns during spring training. Manager Andrews, sidelined by a side injury, remains hopeful the Waterloo team will rebound and the pitching staff shows late season form as the season opens tomorrow afternoon in Waterloo. Frank Ashland returns from Keokuk hospital and is expected to be ready soon.

Andrews Waterloo Iie Aieter Holmes Testa Menges Bt. Louis Browns Western Canada Saskatoon Browns Sheldon Arnold Sheldon Frank Ashland Lncal Keokuk

Licensed to Wed List in Courier Tentative

A partial marriage notice notes Edward L. fillings of Waterloo and Mary due Durham of Waterloo, along with Arthur C. Wyrick of Jesup and Marguerite Cummings with Ralph, listing modest dowry or filing details in the public notice column.

Edward L. Fillings Waterloo Mary Due Durham Arthur C. Wyrick Jesup Marguerite Cummings Ralph

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Readers

A parade of testimonial letters proclaims relief from female maladies through Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Readers cite dramatic improvements after two months, with addresses and names provided, urging others to try the remedy as a standard treatment for women’s illnesses. Letters are said to be authentic and confidential guidance is offered by the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham Nlj Toros Waters Knight St Camden, NJ Lydia LE. Pinkham Lydia E.pinkham

Rock Island Agent Involved in Potatoes Embezzlement Case

J T Ryan former Rock Island agent in Waterloo is on trial for allegedly shorting 88.65 dollars from a car of potatoes sold to Haddad and George Greek dealers on Fourth Street West October 21 1913. Jury empaneled. defense says Ryan returned 88.65 in cash plus a 16 50 check.

J. T. Ryan Rock Island Railway Waterloo Haddad & George Fourth Street West Rock Island Cass Mullan Ryan Young Black Hawk Fruit & Commission Co Pp. Brainard R. E. Kirk B. Brown Frank Mixdorf G. L. Ward W. J. Connolly A. W. Carney ET. Davis M. E. Isley McCoy Sullivan Haddad Harrison Oklahoma Tock Island Liberty

Night burglary at Smith & Berth grocery on Independence Ave

Robbers broke a rear window at 647 Independence Avenue to enter the Smith and Berth grocery last night. They took ham tobacco grape juice and bread but no money. Three bloodhounds were unable to follow a trail. the same store had prior robberies by Herman Fuller.

Smith & Berth Independence Avenue

Waterloo City Directory to be Delivered July 29 to 20

The McCoy Directory company of Rockford Illinois reports progress on the Waterloo city directory. Printing is advancing and delivery to subscribers is slated between July 29 and July 20. The book will include a complete list of telephone subscribers in numerical order with names initials and addresses.

McCoy Directory Company Rockford Waterloo Iniitala Addresa

Sunday School Institute in Waterloo Draws Regional Delegations

The Methodist Sunday schools board hosts a full day seminar at Grace Methodist Church led by Rev. O G Orcutt with assistants from Chicago and Cleveland. Delegations from Cedar Falls Dunkerton La Porte City Raymond and Waterloo churches attend. The program runs from 9 a m to evening lectures with a 6 30 p m supper and public conference.

Methodist Board Grace Methodist Church Waterloo Cedar Falla Dunkerton la Porte City Raymondana Methodist O. G. Orcutt Harry C. Wilson Chicago Ernest A. Miller Cleveland Institute

Bunny Boosters Postponed Opening

Cedar Rapids postponed the opening home game against Muscatine due to heavy rain. A street parade was planned with Bunny boosters, but was canceled. the game is rescheduled for tomorrow with favorable weather. Marshalltown also opens the Central Association season today with a parade.

Cedar Rapids Muscatine Marshalltown Burlington

Catania Rocked by Earthquake Shocks and Etna Activity

Earthquake shocks rattled Catania Sicily as Mt Etna stirred with flames bursting from a crater topped by smoke. The Italian Red Cross refused a $5,000 relief offer from the American Red Cross saying outside aid was not required.

Catania Sicily Mt. Etna Washington, D. C Italian Red Cross American Red Cross

What dyspeptics should eat and avoid says physician

A physician advises that most indigestion stems from acidity and recommends a moderate meal followed by a teaspoon of bisurated magnesia in water to neutralize stomach acid. He notes it helps foods agree with the stomach and cautions against overusing sedatives for inflamed digestion.

Van Vleck Elected Secretary of Board of Trade

Charles Van Vleck was elected secretary of the Board of Trade and Commercial club at a meeting of directors and advisory committee in the First National bank parlors last evening. He succeeds Dr B Funston who resigned. Van Vleck, a member of Auto Trailer company, will sever ties this month and begin duties June 1. He has long been active in local commercial groups.

Charles van Vleck Board of Trade and Commercial Club First National Bank van Vleck B. Funston Auto Trailer Company

Free Home Cure for Gall Stones Promises Safe Relief

A 25 year old method by Dr. W C Payne offered to sufferers of gall stones teaching a home remedy without operation or dangers. The ad emphasizes privacy and safety and claims remarkable success from a long proven approach.

W.C. Payne Payne W. Cayne Gall-Stone Remedy Co Dalton City

Secretary Nominee Favored by Directors for Waterlo o Convention

The directors and advisory board unanimously endorse the candidate for secretary as part of the Waterloo convention efforts last February. A routine meeting approved hiring and progress reports on club rooms with a formal opening planned around June 1.

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