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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
4
The court grants Mary Olsen a divorce and splits property equally between her and the plaintiff. Each party receives one half and shares costs, with each paying own attorney fees.
An advertisement touts Mother’s Friend as a prenatal aid claimed to ease labor and reduce danger. It promotes ordering through a Bradfield Regulator company in Atlanta and promises a mailed instruction book to expecting mothers. The text also includes a court custody and property settlement outline involving Mrs Olsen, a farm, and a referee, detailing asset division and costs.
I Seigel proprietor of Economy grocery 1456 Sycamore street cried for help during a hold up last evening and his alarms likely saved him from losing over 3800 dollars in currency as the bandit demanded the money.
A robber demanded money from a prietor who, though guarded by a revolver, spoke up and attempted to call for help. The bandit, alarmed by the response, did not secure the cash and fled.
The report notes Mr. Seigel could not describe the burglar, hindering clues. Police escorted him home on Conmimercial street and believe the incident was the work of an amateur. A new physician, Dr. J. W. Gaffey, plans to practice in Waterloo above the Paul Davis store. Palm Garden is advertised as ready by Walters & Simpson at 314 West 4th Street. Reverend W. H. Beachler attends a Polk county Sunday schools convention in Des Moines with addresses planned for the Y M C A parlors. Miss Georgene Clover travels to Vinton for an Eastern Star event and will perform Madame Butterfly at the Masonic temple.
Mrs Eleanor Dix Childs of Waterloo entertained Des Moines college students and faculty at Childs hall last night. She was assisted by President and Mrs Sohn A Earl Dr and Mrs J P Stephenson and Miss Charlene Sperry in hosting the event at the dormitory for the college.
The new Parcels Post law opens hundreds of government positions including Railway Mail Clerks Post Office Clerks and Letter Carriers for ages 18 to 46 with salaries from 76 to 150. Applicants should see Mr H B McFarlane at the Irving hotel Waterloo on Tuesday May 20 only for eligibility and job details. Palm Garden palms ready Walters Simpson 316 West 4th St.
Attorney H. B. Smith of Springfield chaired the insurgent Woodmen convention where 1000 delegates from twenty states gathered. Harry A. Cooper of Oklahoma was named secretary, with William Sundean of Minnesota nominated for chairman but factional clashes did not unfold.
Surge insurgents control noted as a convention aims to perfect a national organization to defeat current head officers who sought higher insurance rates. An effort will locate the national insurgent headquarters in this city.
Dr. John W. Russell former Matteawan superintendent urged Harry K. Thaw to gain release by payment of a large sum. Thaw testified at John N. Anhut bribery trial charged with offering $20 000 for a certificate freeing Thaw. Thaw brought from Matteawan for examination and cross questioning. Court overruled objections declaring Thaw’s testimony as that of an insane person. Hyde case reversed by the New York appellate division.
The Supreme Court reversed Charles Hyde’s conviction as city chamberlain and ordered a new trial. Hyde was previously found guilty of bribery related to city fund deposits at Northern Bank and the Carnegie Trust Company.
In Ft. Madison Iowa on May 16 the man who slashed Chief of Police Watkins to injure him in an assault waived examination in justice court. He identified himself as Geo Switzer from Keokuk. Watkins was reported in favorable condition today.
Ft. Madison Iowa May 16 The body recovered from the Mississippi River has been identified as Tony Bennett a middle aged laborer from Monrose Ia. He is believed to be a victim of a triple drowning caused by the capsizing of a launch that occurred last Friday.
The Smart Shop is holding a Saturday sale with 38 1 3 percent off four hundred coats and suits. Great savings are promised on the best coats and suits, inviting shoppers to visit.
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