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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1912

Page

3

Mrs Meria Guy Taken by Death in Waterloo

Mrs Meria Guy died after a yearlong battle with stomach cancer at the home of her daughter Mrs J J Dannwald 302 Jefferson Street Waterloo She had lived in Waterloo eighteen years and was respected for her church and civic life Born Meria Boynton in Woodhall Pennsylvania November 19 1853 she later lived in Sparta Wisconsin The surviving children are Mrs Al Smith Des Moines Mrs J J Dunnwald Waterloo Earl Guy Chicago and Hazel at home Also surviving are three sisters Mrs Lucy Lamb Tomah Wis Mrs Albert Rodance Sparta Wis and Mrs L Ritch Mazepa Minn and a brother John Hoynton Tomah Wis She spent time with a daughter in Des Moines seeking rest but no lasting improvement was found.

Meria Guy Kedlock J. J. Dannwald Jefferson Street Gus Des Moines Atu Commercial Street Thome Guy Waterton Episcopal Church Pennsylvania Meria Boynton Ruben Boynton Woodhall Sparta Wis J. M. Guy al Smith J. J. Dunnwald Waterloo Earl Guy Chicago Hazel Lucy Lamb Tomah Albert Rodance L. Ritch Mazepra Minn Orother John Hoynton

Convention May Last A Week In Chicago Plan

Fred W. Upham, chairman of the local arrangements committee, predicted the Republican National Convention would last four days to perfect its temporary organization and delay nominations until the week after, prompting plans for convention tickets usable during the event.

Chicago Fred W. Upham Upham

Dyspepsia Relief Featured in Mrs Laramore’s Testimony

Mrs Riley Laramore of Goodwater Missouri describes long running dyspepsia and severe heartburn eased by Thedford's Black Draught. She credits two small packages for swift relief and says the dyspepsia has not returned. The advertisement promotes the product as stomach helper with gentle action and no after effects, priced at 25 cents.

Goodwater Thedford

New York Models Ladies Hats at The Peoples Store

Direct from New York milliners, our ladies hats offer the widest selection for every taste. Prices from 81.08 to R850 with savings of $1.00 this week. Located at 228 West Fourth Street.

New York Peoples Store

New St Mark's Episcopal Church to Rise at Fourth and Denver

St Mark's Episcopal Church to be built at the corner of Fourth and Denver streets. Designed by Peddi cord Foster of Waterloo in Tudor Gothic style, the cross-shaped edifice will cost about 20000 with a 50 seat nave and 50 seat choir lofts. basement spaces include Sunday school dining room kitchen and chapel. Rectory to follow behind on Denver street.

New ST. Mark’s Episcopal Church Fourth and Denver Streets St. Mark's Episcopal Church Fourth Peddicord & Foster Waterloo Denver Street

Side Issues Delay GOP Convention With Democratic Clash

Mr Upham predicted the Republican National Convention would be delayed into the week of the Democratic gathering in Baltimore. He said Taft would be nominated but not until Monday or Tuesday of the second week, with the fight centered on the temporary organization and possibly finishing the permanent one by Saturday. A coupon ticket series was planned for days after the fifth. He noted the Democrats might adjourn after the GOP row is settled.

Upham Williamb. McKinley Taft Paft Baltimore

Pastor's Wife Dies in Chicago After Brain Tumor Operation

Telle Plaine May 20 Special Mrs Dillman Smith wife of Rev Dillman Smith pastor of the Methodist church here died last night in a Chicago hospital where she recently underwent an operation for a brain tumor She leaves her husband and several children She was a woman of ability and an exemplary mother.

Telle Plaine Dillman Smith Chicago Methodist Church

Mrs Ch ilds Lays Corner Stone at Des Moines College

Mrs Jeanar Tix Childs of Waterloo laid the cornerstone for the pew dormitory at Des Moines College, funded by a generous donation of 40,000 dollars. The ceremony drew Baptists from abroad and supporters praised President Earl and staff for advancing the institution toward a brighter future.

Jeanar Tix Childs Waterloo iTses Moines College Waterlon Des Moines College Cappital Earl Desines College

Roosevelt picks Hadley to preside at convention

Jefferson City May 29 Governor Ferbert Hadley asked Colonel Theodora Roosevelt to serve as temporary chairman of the national convention in Chicago if Roosevelt forces gain control. Hadley would accept if he believes his faction supports him, though he prefers another candidate.

Jefferson City Ferbert Hadley Theodora Roosevelt Chience Roosevelt Conmn Ner Hadley Tint Washington Hadley Chicago Cal Roosevel Missouri

Chamberlains Tablets Praised by Local Resident

Darius Downey of Newberg Junction NB reports his wife has used Chamberlains Tablets and found them very effective and beneficial for her stomach and bowels. Public notice invites others with digestive troubles to try them, noting availability from all dealers.

Chamberlain Darius Downey Newberg Junction N. B Sule

Judge Wade as possible Democratic national chairman

Washington May 29 Talk of Judge M J Wade of Iowa City for Democratic national chairman in case Champ Clark is nominated for president was renewed yesterday. Wade is favored by Clark loyalists and aides while Missouri senator Bill Stone has some supporters. Wade’s Middlewestern ties are seen as helping the party fight in that region if Taft is renominated or Republicans split. If chosen Wade could likely win a cabinet post if Democrats win the election.

Washington, D. C M. J. Wade Iowa City Champ Clark Judge Wade Clark Mr. Clark Wade Bill Stone Missouri Middlewestern Middlewest Taft

Surprising Attack on Larrabee Cited in Journal Report

The Knoxville Journal recounts a Young meeting criticizing senator candidate Larrabee for not paying to sprink le street fronts near his farm home near Clermont and noting Larrabee’s donation of 100000 for a school house. The report quotes Young as an insurgent figure and references Cummins to illustrate anti monopoly claims.

Knoxville Journal Larrabee Tam William Larrabee Clermont Journal Young Cummins

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad

Old time hair remedy touts Sage and Sulphur as cures for dandruff itching thin hair and color loss. The Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee if not as represented.

Wyeth Wy. Taggart Commercial Street

Progressive rails topic noted in state senate remarks

The speaker praised progressiveness in railroad legislation during his term in the state senate and asserted that Cummins somehow stumbled onto the truth when making that assertion.

State Senate Cummins

Make Man Tablets advertised with refund guarantee

An old sales flyer promotes Make-Man Tablets offering a free full-size box to druggists. It claims to nourish blood and strengthen nerves, promising cures for nervousness, sleeplessness, rheumatism, and related conditions. The notice lists distributors and addresses in multiple cities.

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Holden Is Only Candidate With Affirmative Program

The report notes that Holden stands apart as the sole candidate presenting an affirmative program. It contrasts with rivals and frames his platform as the defining issue in the race. The item emphasizes policy proposals over other campaign aspects.

Holden

Senator Styles Provokes Crowd with Larrabee Attack

In a speech, Senator Young insinuates Governor Larrabee avoided truth and criticizes Milwaukee railroad ties. He recalls Larrabee’s alleged stinginess over street sprinkling and complains Des Moines papers thwart his bid for the Senate. The crowd parts after a Rome chapter excerpt. Also ad copy notes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets bolster appetite and digestion.

Larrabee Milwaukee Railroad Young State Senate Des Moines

Contest planned for men s parade in Waterloo event

The state Sunday school convention in Waterloo next week will close with a men s parade contest between Sunday schools on opposite river banks. The winning school will receive a valuable American flag to be owned by the Black Hawk Sunday School association.

Waterloo Black Hawk Sunday School Association

Parade Flag Custodian Reward Promises Fresh Contests

A university group states the squad with the most of its enrolled men in the parade will hold the flag custodian role until a future prize. The committee expects the incentive to boost enthusiasm for the next parade and aims to exceed a total of 5,000. The side with the most effort and activity will win the flag.

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Garth Carrier Narrowly Escapes Auto Wagon Collision

Garth Carrier of Minnesota Land company escaped serious injury yesterday afternoon in Vinton when his car struck a farm wagon driven by Frank Lowe on Washington Street. The wagon tongue fouled the automobile, breaking fenders and bows and wrecking one side of the car.

Vinton Garth Carrier Minnesota Land Company Washington Street Concord Whipple Frank Lowe

Motorcyclists Go To Marion Races

Motorcycle races at Marion tomorrow will attract nearly all Waterloo owners of machines. Roy Seneck and Perry Newell went to Cedar Rapids last evening and Ray Parks, Fred Campbell, Frank Cody, Lee Braniger and Robert Stewart were passengers. Others will go this evening and in the morning including Mr and Mrs G W Campbell, Roger Thompson, Harry Parks, L Heinz and T Widdel. The trip will be completed from Cedar Rapids to Marion by Interurban.

Marion Waterloo Roy Seneck Perry Newell Cedar Rapids Ray Parks Fred Campbell Frank Cody Lee Braniger Robert Stewart G. W. Campbell Roger Thompson Harry Parks L. Heinz T. Widdel

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