Strange acts of J Goodfellow on trial for will
A jury trial in Judge G W Wood's division tests whether John Goodfellow was of unsound mind when he drew his 1917 will leaving property to grandchildren and income to seven children. Witnesses describe foot pains, odd habits, lawsuits, heavy card play, drinking, and social clashes near the end of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goodfellow
G. W. Wood
Wfe
Goodfellow
Marie Schubert
Mr. Goodfellow
Miss Schubert
la Parte City
Testator
Gillan
Schubert
Mrs. Goodfellow
Cannibal Chorus Selected for Oh Oh Cindy Benefit
Personnel of the chorus for Oh Oh Cindy have been named for a Y W C A benefit next week. The group includes Isabelle Thompson Bernice Berg Leif Shirley Dee McElhinney Jan pette Knox Grace Fern Leona Lickers Jane Becknell Lily Mae Huskins Lucile Huskins Gladys Snyder Ever Ml Sherman Virginia Fish Victorine Cherney Tlah Pickering Marcela Parker Angie Carpenter Samaria Quest. The chorus appears in a scene with John Ashe Friday and Lily White on Robinson Crusoe island, singing to Lily White and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couple Hals
Cindy
Isabelle Thompson
Bernice Berg
Leif Shirley
Dee McElhinney
Janpette Knox
Grace Fern
Leona Lickers
Jane Becknell
Lily Mae Huskins
Lucile Huskins
Gladys Snyder
Ever Ml Sherman
Virginia Fish
Victorine Cherney
Tlah Pickering
Marcela Parker
Angie Carpenter
Samaria Qoutuest
John Ashe
Friday
I1sie Byvank
Lily White
Robinson Crusoe Island
SISTER SAILS FOR HOME RETURN OF RACE WINNER
The fishing schooner Henry Anton, winner of last week’s international races, sailed from Halifax on a return voyage to Gloucester Massachusetts amid noisy farewells from steamships and small craft in the harbor. Cant. Marty Welch and the victorious crew were among those bidding farewell.
Cedar Falls Voters See Women Outvote Men in Precincts
In Cedar Falls on Tuesday 28 more women voted than men. Totals show 1,608 women to 1,585 men across four precincts with ward breakdowns and township counts. Local officials note Dr. Decker won a county board seat and several residents traveled for winter arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Pasae
Wirst
Cedar Falls Township
Mt. Vernon Township
Harding
Cox
Cummins
Port
Kendall
Herring
Wounds From Jealous Wife Leave Man Injured At Pool Hall
Alford Morehead an African American resident of 212 Sad bury street was stabbed by his wife during a quarrel over his evenings out at pool halls. The weapon a knife pierced between the fifth and sixth ribs. doctors report his condition as satisfactory. He declines to press charges. The incident occurred about 10 o clock near 913 Fourth street east and he was hospitalized after being carried home by bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alford Morehead
Sadbury Street
St. Francis Hospital
Dara
Morehead
Greater Waterloo Body Plans for Woman's Club
The Waterloo Woman's Club and the Greater Waterloo association map use of new Suffern building quarters. A subdivision plan assigns part of the club to women. Committees, bids for alterations, and upcoming meetings at Hotel Russell Lamson, Black's Tea Room, and Linden branch library outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Woman's Club
Greater Waterloo Association
Suffern
Russell-Lamson
John Han
Asirman
East Club
Black's Tea Room
Pat's Pond
Linden Branch Public Library
Linden
Dr Walter Mansell to Lecture on Ben Hur in Waterloo
Arrangements by Melchoir court No 5 Tribe of Ben Hur set Dr Walter Mansell to speak Friday evening in Waterloo on Ben Hur the tale by Lew Wallace with colored views. Admission is free. Also marriage license notices listed Waterloo residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mansell
Melchoir Court
Ben Hur
Werloo
Lew Wallace
Mansell
Negress thug in another nighttime street robbery
Police report a series of late night robberies in which a black woman is accused of sticking up pedestrians. A man, L. K. Vining, fought back with a lunch pail after a confrontation near Franklin street and C G tracks. Other incidents include a $18 theft on Logan avenue and a prowler with a gun near Mill street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Vining
Frankin Street
Vining
C. G
Franklin Street
Alford Woller
Logan Avenue
Mill Street
F. HH. Math
Vleff Street
Mr. Mathews
Boy Artist Wins Prize for Poster
Eleven year old John Anson earns praise for a poster drawn by himself in a school art exhibit. The piece draws attention as a clever youthful work by a student artist. Mrs. John Amon of Coraopolis Pa endorses Father John’s Medicine in a testimonial, noting long use and relief from a severe cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anson
Father John
John Amon
Chestnut Int
Coraopolis
Foley’s Honey and Tar and Pills mail order slip
An old advertisement urges readers to cut out a mail-in slip to Foley & Dan for a trial package. The offer promises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain, rheumatism and backache, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and biliousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Dan
Shald Ave
Chicago
Foley
Adier-i-ka Claims Quick Relief for Dyspepsia
Heavy Welp reports relief from stomach pain gas and sour stomach after first Adier-i-ka dose. The ad touts action on upper and lower bowel removing decaying matter and gases, claims to cure constipation and prevent appendix issues. Wangler Bros druggists advertise the remedy at 224 East Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangler Bros. Co
East Fourth Street
Waterloo Railroad Men Laud Cummins Election
Waterloo railroad workers praise Senator Cummins after a pro Cummins effort by a 20 member Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen group. They say a Des Moines broadcast misrepresented opposition to Cummins and note railway men voted for him with help from unofficial committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Railroad
Cummins
Waterloo
Ureehoed
Des Moines
A. G. Crimmine
Jen
Rhailway
Births Reported for Bennett Whil ip Hewitt Families
Birth notices from 121 Linwood and 150% Franklin report November 1, October 7 and November 19 events. Names include Chester Leo Bennett and Bernadette, John Nicholas Whil ip Willan Myers, Ross G Hewitt with addresses in Linwood Franklin Oneida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mca
Chester Leo Bennett
Linwood
Hichard AL
Merv
John Nicholas Whilip
Franklin
Uct
Bernadette
Quod
Ross G. Hewitt
Oneida
Willan Myers
Burks Leaves St. Louis Club Post No Successor Named
The St. Louis American League baseball club released Jimmy Burks as manager today. No successor was announced and Burks did not indicate his future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pris
St. Louis
Jimmy Burks
American League Baseball Club
Burks
Liquid Veneer Mop and Polish Demonstration Notice
Attend a special demonstration of Liquid Veneer Mops and Polish showcasing a lightweight mop with an adjustable handle and washable head. The offer includes a Triangle Liquid Veneer Mop and one bottle of Liquid Veneer at 2.05 value and a 12 oz bottle at 38 cents, 2 quarts 1.69, gallon 2.75.
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J. Goodfellow
TPPER
Iowa
Tipper Town
Universty
Fayette
Board of
Frank Court
John W. Biasel
WW. S. Sory
W.T. Atkinson
Almon F. Gates
F. H. Miller
Cedar alHs
Hoard
Adveitisi
George LL Twaddle
Cedar Fayth
Waterloo Evening Courier
West Fourth Street
Lawn City
Fred R. Decker
Union-Mt Vernon
Union Township
Mt. Vernon
George Booppler
Jett
Los Angeles
Cal
Wiliam H- Hurd
Washington Street
Charles
Som
Wiedhita
Kaw
Sophie Jensen
Dike
California
L. J. Pfieifer
Wayette
Wili Vfietfer
Wil) Pfietfer
Scarletina
Ps Te War
Mayette
Alu Gar
Presbyterian Church
Mama
Sarmunento
Rusdulph Larbbert
Vansmith
Northwestern Jaws Horticultural Society
Sergi
EH. J.burk
W.H. Wilson
Carl Bicktes
Todvertisement
Greater Waterloo
LICEN
Earl P. Jago
Tazeliea M. Tacksen
Libert Victor Stitchman
Thomas J Charity R
Lincoln
Martin
Mason’s
Masons
West Fourth ST
Negress Thug
Thea
Whdeves
Clarence Abinathy
Commercial Street
John To Thouseman
Lian Street
Houseman
Agound
Baldwin
Wateriog Electric Company
Father Joens
St. Louis Browns
Burke
Wangler Bros, Druggiits
Waterloo Theatre
Auspices
YY. W.cla
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