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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1911

Page

10

Fine Recital at Waterloo Opens with Gail Wilbur Debut

Miss Gail Wilbur made her formal debut before musical Waterloo last evening in the manual training auditorium. She was assisted by Miss Louise Woodruff and Mr. Paul Ggie. Her program featured Caprice on Hungarian Airs and other classics, with Mr. Ogie as a frequent favorite. The concert showcased refined technique and artistic style across Liszt, Grieg, Wagner, and Tschaikowsky selections mentioning accompanying artists and ensemble contributions.

Gail Wilbur Musical Waterloo Manual Training Louise Woodruff Paul Ggie Anton Mr. Ogie Marshall Waterloo Tschaikowsky Leschetizky Florence

Foley Kidney Remedy Praised by Patient in Irondale

M. N. George of Irondale Ale reports long kidney trouble eased quickly after using Foley Kidney Remedy. Within three days the back pain subsided and kidney action improved, leading to strong recommendation from J. K. Joder & Son.

M. N. George Irondale Ale J. K. Joder & Son

Unions Secure New Building on Mulberry Street

Waterloo Central Labor union with 38 member bodies to move June 1 into the second floor hall of the Case Dairy building on Mulberry Street. The layout includes a main assembly room, side halls for smaller bodies, a smoking lounge, ladies’ room, committee rooms, ample seating, piano, and multiple meeting spaces for concurrent functions. The 3,000 members may all join, with plans to expand to additional organizations.

Waterloo Central Labor Union Case Dairy Company Mulberry Street Fourth Street Park Avenue Waterloo W.H. Wisner

Pleas fail to unlock jail in Toole case

Relatives of Mias Legh Toole visit the court house again seeking release for a matrimonial alliance with a young man. Judges Platt and Caldwell say they lack authority to release the girl though both express willingness to act, noting no case before them.

Miss Toole Mias Legh Toole Taan Judge Platt District Court Judge Caldwell Police Court Platt Caldwell

Rockford Boy Sustains Dual Leg Breaks in Accident

Donald Madison of Rockford Iowa was hospitalized last night with fractures of both legs. One leg above the knee and the other crushed near the knee occurred while the boy operated a stump puller. He was reported resting comfortably from the Rockford hospital today.

Donald Madison Rockford

Seat sale opens for New York symphony here

The seat sale for the New York symphony orchestra performance on Saturday May 27 opens at 8 am at the Waterloo Conservatory of Music. Conducted by Walter Damrogh the program features soloists Florence Hinkle Christine Miller Albert Queepal and Arthur Middleton with tenor Quesnel, noted for singing with Madame Melba.

New York Symphony Orchestra Waterloo Conservatory of Music Walter Damrogh Florence Hinkle Christine Miller Albert Queepal Arthur Middleton Quesnel Madame Melba

Big Howl Over Umpire Sunday

Evangelist Sunday angered the Columbus team pitcher yesterday by officiating as umpire. In the ninth inning after eight innings with Sunday behind the plate, Litton refused to pitch longer as the three balls on the third batter were called. Sunday quit, and a Toledo player completed the balls and strikes. Columbus won in Toledo 10 to 6.

Evangelist Sunday Columbus, CO Toledo Litton Evangelist Sunday Columbus

Fight the fly nuisance by alleygardens and manure removal

An editorial argues for a city ordinance to ban manure deposits in alleys to curb housefly breeding. It urges the council and health board to enforce cleanliness, noting flies as dangerous pests and calling for action to keep alleys clear.

board.Of Health

Murdered man pulled from river near Madison Street Bridge

Chicago May 14 The body of a man with arms pinioned and legs bound with wire was recovered from the river at the Madison street bridge. Police suspect sluggers linked to labor troubles, noting bruises and a leg wound. A laundry mark MM A-4á appears as identifying clue. Detectives Lavin and Lt. O'Toole lead the inquiry as the victim is believed killed within two weeks.

Chicago Madison Street Bridge Tnepector Lavin

Polite pickpockets steal $60,000 in bonds at Lincoln Park

In Chicago on May 16 a retired Devils Lake hotel man F. E. Hopkins reported his wallet bearing title to $60,000 in bonds and a wash, plus a music roll with valuable manuscripts, stolen during a crowded Lincoln Park season exhibit. His daughter Miss Jessie Lynd Hopkins stood nearby as three young men jostled him and disappeared.

Chicago Lincoln Park T. Hopkins Devils Lake Wis Jessie Lynd Hopkins Pilekpockets Mr. Hopkins Union League Club Moyyea

Captain McCleave Named Inspector General for Iowa Guards

Des Moines May 16 Captain Robert McCleave of the Second U S Infantry designated by the war department as inspector general and instructor for the Iowa National Guards Adjutant General Guy E Logan announced the appointment and McCleave will report in Iowa for duty about August 1

Des Moines Robeert McCleave Second U. S. Infantry War Department Iowa National Guards Guy E. Logan Secretary of War McCleave Iowa

Advertised Letters at Water loo May 10 1941

Long list of names maintained for Waterloo post office advertised mail dated May 10 1941. Includes numerous Misses and Mrs. recipients, plus many givers and initials, reflecting standard wartime mail notice practices and local organization references.

Local Names Listed in Complex Legal Notice

A fragmented OCR list presents numerous personal names and titles including Schwelter Henery Lemons Carl Shearer Monte Shearer Will Smith Claude E Smith H J Smith Will Strong R L Stower D A Thomj son N K Tsakarils E Tyler Warneka Misgel Peter Wraalp Gilman White L Wilson Henry M Wilson George Wycott and others Brazil related names Mrs Laura Baker Mrs Gusta Herg Dom inck Kenney Robert Kristensen Sim is Laserols K Nordoverkic K Norcenverielus Chris Neilsen Demetrius Lotivore M Trugman T warvur Xpunyur and W R LAW P M.

H. Grysen Dominck Kenney Robert Kristensen Simis J. Laserols K. Nordoverkic K. Norcenverielus Chris Neilsen Demetrius Lotivore M. Trugman T'warvur Xpunyur W.R. Law P.M

Labor Riots Feared After Miner Employer Dispute Ogden Iowa

Des Moines reports A L Urick president of the Iowa Federation of Labor was summoned to Ogden Iowa where riots are feared amid miner employer disputes. The unrest is said to reach Boone where a strike in interurban shops is threatened. Boone shops supply noilers used in the Ogden mines.

Des Moines A. L. Urick Iowa Federation of Labor Ogden Iowa Boone

Ministers Protest Taft Sunday Talk in Harrisburg

Harrisburg clergy adopted resolutions expressing regret that President Taft traveled to address a large Sunday railroad men’s meeting. They voiced sorrow and urged that there be no repetition of what they call desecration of the day. The governor, city officials, and participating clergymen are named in the resolutions.

Harriaburg Taft Methodist Ministerial Association of Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Des Moines Trade Excursion Sets First Stop At Atlantic

Des Moines Commercial club trade excursion train departs at 7:45 AM for a sixteen stop journey with Atlantic as the first day's objective. Tomorrow the trip will begin from Atlantic. An automobile for sale is offered, a 1910 Mitchell six cylinder 50 HP in first class condition, selling due to leaving city, phone 103.

Ladies of the First Baptist Church Home Missionary Society Ladies’ Aid Society Foreign Missionary Society Des Moines Des Moines Commercial Club Rocky Island Atlantic Mitchell Waterloo Prospect Hills

Iowa Drives Ahead in New Auto Tax System

Iowa ranks among the leading states with about 24,000 cars as the new license law takes effect. A horsepower based tax structure requires registration dates, partial taxes mid year, and dealer plates for new purchases with 15 days of dealer use. Electric and steam cars face a $15 yearly tax or half on July 4.

Burlington Iowa New York California Am!nets Hawkeye Secretary of State For

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