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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1912
Page
5
Des Moines May 2 A large field of top athletes from the middle west gathered at Drake stadium for the Missouri Valley annual track and field meet. Preliminaries suggested Missouri would win with a strong showing in several events led by top individuals.
The regular annual Chautauqua banquet will be held in the dining room of the Wermut Street Baptist church on Tuesday evening just before the Chautauqua opening. Rev. E D Lanham will act as toastmaster with speakers including J Tuthill and Mrs Cadwallader. Invitations were sent out today.
A Waterloo Chautauqua committee lists 200 members and former members including ministers businessmen and others expected to attend. The committee chairpersons include Aer Cadwallader Mis We Thode YM Ritz and Fo FL Meckthinney.
Twenty freshmen and sophomores from Waterloo West High School attended a Thursday picnic at Crumrine Grove after being left by their chauffeur in Iketun. The group wandered until the Crumrine farm was found past supper time.
Mrs. J. Jolly Jones Jr. and children plan an extended eastern visit starting in Bridgeport Connecticut with Mrs. Jones' mother then Washington D C to stay with Mrs. M A Sherwood an aunt. The outing party will travel to the Blue Ridge mountains with Ms Jones joining in July and returning mid August. Mrs. F W Robertson has returned from Los Angeles after a several week stay.
To obtain up to date Courier pattern designs fill the coupon and mail to the Fashion Department at Waterlooo Evening Courier Waterlooo with 10 cents per pattern. Patterns include seams and orders filled promptly. delivery promised within ten days after sending the order.
In Keokuk Iowa May 36 Mary OBrien aged 85 left a note on the canal bank and walked into shadow water where she drowned the body recovered by police within an hour she gave no reason for the act. Ottumwa Iowa May 25 A T Maner farmer Bas tar da Ja pinned under a horse that reared at a train and died instantly while plowing near a ditch the horse fell in and dragged him under.
Rambier Motor Car Co under local manager J Newton Smith has converted the Logan House into Waterloo’s largest automobile garage and sales rooms. The facility spans about 120 by 200 feet with modern offices, elevator, wash room, and more. Smith holds exclusive Rambler agency and has sold almost four carloads in roughly six weeks.
Fli Katz a Towa Dairy employee on a bicycle was struck shortly after 1 PM by a car driven by Charles Hecker of Stout Iowa. He was taken to Presbyterian hospital with a dislocated shoulder and several broken ribs. Hecker reportedly drove on the wrong side of the street. Katz, about 23, lives at 218 Fourteenth Street West and was en route to work.
Farnum Fish an 18 year old aviator flies from Chicago to Milwaukee carrying silk for a department store. He follows Lake Michigan shore with a 112 mile breeze behind him aiming for a two hour half flight at about 1000 feet.
Los Angeles May 26 Clarence N. Lockwood, accused of taking bribes from McNamara defense agents, was expected to testify today in the Clarence Darrow trial. Darrow, named in opening statements as directing the bribery, would be followed by Governor E. Monroe after a brief Saturday session.
The Waterloo Medical Society held a regular session in the Y. M. C. A. parlor with papers on X ray diagnosis and immediate and remote results of eri Stanes. Dr. W R Small presented a clinical eye case and a tribute honored Dr Pond with others seated as guests of the host.
In San Francisco on May 1, the last twenty seven indictments against Wert Mayer Eugene Eb Schnitz in the trolley and eases Wert ditngisad today by judge Wo TL Lawler. Setin.ty freed frei Che grate nraweeni.
Miss Nona Garton the coming bride for May 30 is feted with a china shower at Mrs. Claude Briden’s Mt. Vernon home. Apple blossoms and colored crescents decorate the room while a two course menu is served by the hostess and Miss Faye Phillips. Gifts are given. A second miscellaneous shower is planned for Tuesday at Mrs. Charles Briden’s home.
Memorial services are planned Sunday at First M. church and Central Church of Christ with Rev. W. F. Spry and Rev. Lewis D. Kopp delivering sermons. Robert Anderson post G A R and Lincoln circle Ladies of G A R, along with W R members, Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary, will meet at G A R hall and homes to march in a body to the services.
A YMCA men's meeting is planned for tomorrow afternoon at 8:46. General Secretary FF M Devendorf will give a brief 10 minute address in what is noted as his last local speech.
Clara Conry ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Conry of 217 Ricker Street sustained a concussion while attempting to catch a ride on a wagon on Newell Street yesterday afternoon. Attending physician reports the chances of recovery are extremely good.
The funeral of the late P. J. Siberling who died suddenly in Chicago Wednesday night will be Sunday at 2 30 at the home of his daughter Mrs A M Place 428 Fourth Street east Rev E W Lanham will conduct and burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery The body arrived this morning over the Illinois Central from age accompanied by Mr and Mrs M Jackson and little daughter Quinn and by Mr and Mrs A M Trace
Brief notes from Waterloo and nearby: Buchanan G. W. Kuch of Rockford and Willig D. Kieffer of Hazleton IA visit Waterloo on business. C. M. Woods returns from California. Miss Lucy Deckham from Denver arrives for summer with Miss Resor. Mrs. McNulty visits Sioux Falls. Locals travel to Cherokee and Sioux City, with others returning from Freport. J J Lyons heals and expects work soon. A G Cramer and E J L Moore visit Celina Kansas. Mrs. Glenn Brown of Dubuque visits. Mrs. Weld returns from Charles City. George Rugg from Chicago visits relatives. Waterloo friends note Naples trip. E D Hull to Sumner and Mechanicsville for sermons and Memorial day events.
In Town County, a juvenile court hearing on the State of Town versus Florence Etta Miller age fifteen Viola May twelve Harold six and Helen Miller four in a case of dependent children was postponed to 2 pm with half a dozen witnesses expected. The case filed by County Attorney W P Boxie notes Florence Etta is incorrigible and that the children have been mistreated amid custody in divorce proceedings with Nettie A Miller and Lewis F Miller.
German professional pilots threaten a strike tomorrow if the aviators union demands a $75 monthly minimum wage are not granted by noon. The eight hour strike could derail the big national aviation week set for tomorrow with some pilots earning as low as $37.50 monthly.
In Columbus today 38 Republican and 26 Democratic state conventions choose delegates to the state convention and the national nominating bodies. Republicans split over Roosevelt versus Taft control while Democrats clash between Gov Harmon and Gov Wilson with Harmon supporters pushing for the mortified unit rule.
The prohibition state convention will convene in Cedar Rapids on July 30 and 31 to nominate a full slate for the state ticket and to adopt a platform.
In a severe juvenile court proceeding Judge Platt remanded Cotter and Welty, both plead guilty to petty larceny, to the Boys Industrial School until age 21 or release. The judge warned of gang activity and delinquency on the west side and urged stricter home discipline to curb street crime.
A brief transcript notes no charges filed and no details on the alleged items. The speaker says the boy is known but does not confirm what the items were or their truth.
Father J. Hanley will preach a farewell sermon to parishioners at Sacred Heart at 10 30. Mass begins at 8 00 with Father Hanley and girls taking part in the first communion. He then travels to Independence for a month mind for the late Very Rev O Dowd before moving to Dubuque to serve as pastor of St Patrick’s and vicar general of the diocese.
Classified style note promotes 8 room modern houses for sale with oak finish and spacious lots. Two locations highlighted on the West Side offering favorable terms and rents versus buying. Prices listed are $8200 and $3800 with emphasis on value and location for prospective buyers.
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