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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1911
Page
10
William Barrett, author of Dooley's Kangaroo Court, arrested again for drunken and disorderly conduct after police found him intoxicated at Fourth and Sycamore. He possessed clippings of his poetry criticizing the police judge. He pleaded not guilty and a trial set for Thursday at city hall.
Carroll Wright counsel for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway died recently. His funeral in Des Moines drew prominent attorneys and business leaders from across the state. Rev. Everett Dean Martin led the service with honorary pallbearers including former Governor Frank D. Jackson and state judges. President Mudge of the Rock Island attended with a party of officials.
An ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe gentle cure for pimples and a cleaned blood and liver. It touts lasting effects, urges nightly use for a week, and lists 10c and 25c pocket packages from the Olive Tablet Company of Portsmouth or Columbus Ohio aided by Dr F M Edwards president.
Old recipe for turning gray hair back to natural color using sage and sulfurlike mixture. Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy promotes glossy hair, stops dandruff, and may regrow hair. sold by druggists for fifty cents per bottle. Wy Taggart advertises at 637 Commercial St.
In Dunkerton on October 31 Mr. A Ennis is improving after a week under a doctor's care. Mrs Arthur Netth had her home painted. Mr and Mrs E M Ross were visitors in Waterloo last Saturday. Miss Nell Keane spent Sunday with friends and relatives in Waterloo. Phifer had his barn reshingled recently. Joe Harn began shredding corn fodder last Monday. Mrs Margaret Cunningham visited her daughter Mrs Frank Daily of Clarksville. Frank Neatfield finished a successful season as road boss in Barclay township. John Keane bought an eight horsepower gas engine and grain elevator. A Crandall is painting his dwelling and outbuildings. Mrs James Donahue has rented her farm and plans to move to Jesup.
The Daily Courier promotes Webster's New Illustrated Dictionary as valuable at home and for office boys, newsboys, and schoolchildren. Six coupons plus a small price secure the book, described as a lasting gift that enhances employability and life enjoyment.
Des Moines on November 1 George E Roberts director of the mint told the Des Moines Admen's club Taft will be renominated and reelected next year He said the president is misunderstood in the middle west and factionalism within the Republican party fueled the misperception He noted prosperity after McKinley's election reduced Democratic influence and sharpened Republican politics
Local items from Tripoli Iowa list visits and travels of residents including John Wittkop Sadie Jahnke and Minerva Hattendorf. Attends dances weddings and parties in nearby towns with updates on guests and hosts. A high school literary program is announced and a Halloween party is planned. Also a reminiscence praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is included.
Smith of Janesville conducted the funeral exercises and burial was at Oakland cemetery Lanesville. Mr Garton had enjoyed splendid health most of his life, about two months ago his condition declined rapidly, dying at 11 30 Friday morning. Mrs Bertha Wiltso of Muscatine a granddaughter and Charley Hulton a son in law of Egan were present at the funeral.
Traveling auditor W. Taylor of Independent Grain and Lumber visited Thursday. Mrs. Richards and Kaby returned from a two week visit with relatives at Shell Rock. Attendees joined a lecture course at Hudson Friday. The McCurdys led a social at J. P. Peterson's over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson hung paper for A. K. Popp on Thursday.
Mt Vernon Township reports a busy week with visitors from Waterloo Chicago and North Dakota. Notable events include a funeral for T H Garton born 1834, a Toe social for District 4, family visits and a raft of travel and illness updates among residents.
Robbers entered PF M Jaeger & Co hardware store in Dubuque Illinois through the cellar last night and escaped with about 1100 dollars worth of rifles pocket knives and shotguns. Police have no clues and estimate the stolen goods weigh over a ton with no small items taken.
Real estate transfers list multiple parcels in Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Names include Minerva D Dann Anella E Johnston James Dillon L A Longmire Gustav Kreteschmar Marietta Francisco Mary Smith Lynn William Anton George B McWilliams Pauline Johnson Ada Schmidt Emil Schmidt H Leon Houseolder Ida Nichols Cedar Valley Development Co Yda O Nichols Alma W Dankenbring Clara J Waterbury with prices from 1 to 3500 dollars and properties in original plats additions and Doe's North Waterloo Place Pleasant View and Balliett Gilbert sub divisions.
A Highland home burglary at the Manhard residence on Thursday night left valuables missing including a $1,000 diamond gift to Mrs Manhard, a gold watch and a gold bracelet. Investigators from the insurance company assess the loss while police seek clues with no sign of forced entry.
New York Nov 1 The New Saft Herald reports Seth Bullock of South Dakota predicts Taft will be renominated unless the party coalition fractures He says South Dakota will back Taft regardless of opposition and La Follette has little chance The Herald notes Bullock’s Western forecasting value and urges readers to consider his views Also mentions Gold Medal and Ben Hur Flour price and Wizard Carpet Clean in stocking ads.
Davenport residents report rapid improvements from Root Juice treating chronic ailments. Local and out of town buyers share testimonials with several individuals citing eased stomach trouble, improved digestion, better appetite, and increased energy. A scientist plans a tour to demonstrate the remedy's claims.
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