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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
10
Announcement touts deep discounts on ladies dresses, gauze vests, men’s silk handkerchiefs, lawns and cambrics, gloves, arm bands, lace curtains, bow ties, linen dollars, children's clothing, and shirt waists. Items sold in one lot to clear stock. prices range from a few cents to five dollars.
Plans by the W C F N officials for upgrading Electric Park include a circus ground and improved train facilities to host large crowds. The five year lease with option to purchase was filed with the county recorder. annual rent is 1600. The project aims to make the park the region's leading amusement center with potential cattle congress events.
The Whittier school kindergarten presented a program of games and songs. Twelve couples performed the Maypole dance in a circle, with the little girls in white dresses. Miss Marion Davis directed and Miss Bernice Call assisted.
Lyle McMillan a young helper employed by the Fowler company is recovering from injuries after a fall from the company motor truck yesterday. He sustained multiple injuries but is now resting at home.
Emily Thayer widow of William T. Thayer dies at her daughter-in-law’s home in Jesup after illness from cancer. Born in Cornwell Hollow Connecticut she moved to Barclay township with her parents as a child. Survived by daughter-in-law Warren Brown cousin of Waterloo and granddaughter Mrs Louis Roberts. Funeral tomorrow afternoon with Rev W H Ensign of Manchester officiating. Burial in Sioux City.
The James Gardiner company dedicates a large window at the First National Bank building on Steamore street to a daily bulletin about the Town Criers’ special train bound for the national advertising clubs convention in Dallas Texas. W J Crozier oversees the Gardiner display. Rolland Shaver runs the bulletin service. boosters and souvenirs are being collected and sent to Dallas.
In Portland Indiana on May 17 a driving horse belonging to Edward M. Haines wandered from its barn into a nearby restaurant during the noon meal. The animal devoured everything in sight and especially enjoyed a large dish of lettuce before being escorted back to its stall. About 40 guests fled in fear and later returned as the owner fed the horse.
Copenhagen May 17 The Danish yacht Dennerbro arrived at Toldboden harbor with the body of the late King Frederick III from Travenmaende. King Christian XII of Denmark King Haakon of Norway and other royals followed the hearse to Christianhove Castle chapel where the coffin rested on a catafalque.
Alberta Hadley sues Raymond Hadley for alimony after he left their home with their two children. Affidavit states she has no income or property and receives only 10 dollars weekly from the musician, while he earns 20 a week as a piano tuner and 20 a month as band director. She petitions 200 dollars temporary alimony and 80 dollars monthly until the suit concludes.
The twelfth international congress of navigation will meet in Philadelphia on May 23 with delegates from more than thirty nations. Officials including President Taft and Governor Tener will welcome attendees as the group discusses inland and maritime navigation, safety, and recent ocean shipping problems highlighted by the Titanic disaster.
Telegram from Rev W F Spry in Minneapolis reports Rev Homer G Stuntz former pastor of First M E B church and native Iowan elected bishop on the first ballot. At about 50, he has long served as general secretary of foreign missions and worked in India and the Philippines. He is praised for language mastery, revivalist zeal, sunny disposition, humor, eloquence, and broad regard across races. He received 577 votes.
The upcoming federal court docket includes Mannie J. Austin et al vs. Chicasa Great Western Railway with a jury expected tomorrow noon. Damages claimed exceed 50 600 in a related Mason Automobile Co case. Egan estate sues Illinois Central Railroad for damages of 20 dollars. Attorneys Hurd Lenehap Kiese and Uessell Hesselt represent respective sides.
The police department reports street skating by children has grown nuisance and danger. Chief Leighton warns arrests may follow unless children avoid hindering elders and disturbing meetings near churches. Captain Wagner notes skating behind moving cars and wagons risks serious harm. business district bans skating.
Los Angeles May 17. Millionaire Laughlin and ten prospective jurors spent the night in deputy sheriff custody. The defense is expected to use peremptory challenges today as Chicago attorney Clarence Darrow stands trial on four counts of bribery.
Fragmentary line lists an Exchange slogan and a courier want ad urging readers to seek time-saving services. No clear names, dates, or locations present.
Sydney J. King, wanted in Milwaukee to answer a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, was arrested in Davenport and taken back to Wisconsin this morning.
Readers can save on granulated sugar with bulk prices and order thresholds. The ad lists 3 lbs and 10 lbs options with varying prices and extra costs depending on combined orders. Eligible purchases include separate sugar amounts and conditional offers.
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