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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1913

Page

8

Rick by horse cause of death in Jesup Iowa

Fred Strempke, 56, died after a mare kicked him in the abdomen while he released the horse Monday morning near Jesup. He was a German immigrant with a large family, and his funeral is planned for Sunday. Also noted are a dangerous pneumonia case for Mrs Hangon and memorial day speaker John S. Tuthill accepting to address at Iowa City events.

Jesup Fred Strempke Mara Mr Strempke Mr. Strempke Posen Germany America Fairbank Amelia Fiedler A. Wild Renno Waterloo Fred J. Orth Jubilee Amanda Charles Frank Elsie Sophia Barbara Freddie Frieda Fred Hangon John.s. Tuthill Iowa State University Iowa City

Homely Beauty Draws Crowds at Detroit Hotel Lobby

A Detroit Ponchartrain lobby scene highlights Mona Morrow’s claim of natural beauty over makeup. She describes two secret routines to stave aging: a wax facial from a drugstore and a saxolite witch hazel solution, claiming these keep her complexion fresh and wrinkle free.

Ponchartrain Detroit Mona Morrow Tattler

Boat Pageant Postponed By Bad Weather For Waterloo Club

The Cedar River boating season opening in Waterloo, planned by the Waterloo Motor Boat club with a grand pageant and fireworks, is postponed due to inclement weather. President John Jago announced the delay as rain clouds linger and fireworks purchases are delayed until June 1. The parade will occur within a week or ten days under better conditions.

Cedar River Waterloo Motor Boat Club John Jago Boat Club Jago

Mullan Holds Court Early For Divorce Decree

Judge C W Mullan opened court before 8:30 AM and heard Mary Jo sephine Eldred versus Charles B Eldred. Eldred faced claims of cruelty including throwing objects and hot water. Eldred testified by witnesses, with a daughter corroborating. Eldred wife left in 1903 due to ill treatment. Decree granted.

C. W. Mullan Mary Josephine Eldred Charles B. Eldred

County Warrants Paid Since Apr 21 Reported by Treasurer

County Treasurer Bentley filed with the county auditor a report showing warrants paid in the three week period ending May 12. Disbursements totaled 3,833.36 on county fund, 1,145.10 on poor fund, 7,728.66 on bridge fund, 525.80 on auto fund, 35.86 on county road fund, and 400.00 for soldiers relief. Names listed include Earl E Edgington of Waterloo and Gladys Bidwell of Waterloo.

Bentley

Promotions in West Waterloo Schools Show Broad Grade Advances

West Waterloo schools plan extensive student promotions to higher grades for the next term. About 1,800 students, excluding eighth A and high school, may move up, with roughly 75 from eighth A to high school, 75 from eighth B to eighth A, and 75 from seventh A to eighth B, based on year performance and conduct amid expected enrollment growth.

West Waterloo Waterloo

Bids For Owa Falls Building Declared Keyaction

Five bids were filed with the treasury department for the new federal building in Towns Falls Iowa. Lowest bid came from Chas JW Thayer of Detroit at 46800 dollars. Other bids ranged from 47750 to 51852 dollars. Building to be brick with terra cotta trim, one story and basement, 80 by 44 feet, to be finished by September 1, 1914. The award has not yet been announced. Royal Neighbors of America plan an annual convention here May 22 with supper and degree demonstrations by teams from nearby camps. A program at the Evangelical Lutheran church featured recitations dialogues songs and piano numbers by the Young People’s society. Arthur Roeder presided at the closing double quartet performance.

Town’ Falls Supervising Architect Treasury Department Washington Federal Chas, JW. Thayer Detroit Mich Rogers &Kaisers Chicago J. W. Miller St. Paul James Corse Racine Wis W. D. Lovell Minneapolis Royal Neighbors Royal Neighbors of America Iowa Cedar Falls Hampton Iowa Falls Young People's Society of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Arthur Roeder

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Rick Flero Mullan Earl EB. Edgington Gladys Bidwell Owa Falls McCune’s Sycamore Street East Waterloo Harvard University Shredded Wheat Company Niagara Falls, N.Y Ayer Nou Felix Fink Felik’s Kitq Ak-Ting
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