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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1911
Page
8
A Waterloo photographer urges readers to give Christmas photos as meaningful gifts. The piece contrasts past monotony with today’s diverse mounts and natural poses, highlighting the photographer’s skill, medals, and promise of high quality portraits for families, babies, couples, and teachers with early sittings and appointment invites.
Chicago socialite Mrs. Olga von Nisson confronts Hotel Breslin manager C C Nobles over her elastic yellow gown. After insisting the dress be worn, she abandons the dining room for a friend’s studio, claiming the manager’s rule was an outrage and praising the gown’s comfort and fit.
Dubuque Iowa November 8 business men here will celebrate the eighty second birthday of A A Cooper tomorrow. From penniless apprentice to wealthy wagon maker he built a long career in Dubuque starting at 17 in 1841. Now run by his sons the firm remains his pride with him in the shop daily describing the hard work and honesty he credits for success.
A young man named Ray collapsed minutes before seven while walking to work at the Illinois Central freight house in front of the Y M C A. He resided with Mrs. O'Leary at Jefferson and Third. A Courier linotype operator witnessed him in distress and alerted police, patrolman McSweeney transported him to a physician's office.
Ray recovered later and was taken to his rooming place. He has been subject to attacks of sudden illness for some time.
Surgeons at Presbyterian Hospital operated on Mrs May Banta of Waterloo and found the appendix had turned to lime, a unique medical occurrence. A lime tumor at the base of the appendix was also noted. The patient recovered and returned home.
Jee Din, a Chinaman and owner of a fecal restaurant, gave a notable sum to Des Moines Associated Charities expressing gratitude for American aid to his people during hardship. In Burlington the Iowa Launderers Association ended its semi annual meeting and headed to Keokuk to inspect the new power dam, with Cedar Rapids named as next meeting place.
In Des Moines Iowa on November 8 special report details the J S Polk estate division where heirs drew envelopes from hats to determine property worth half a million dollars each. The will splits the estate among Mrs J S Polk widow Harry S Polk John Polk Mrs George B Hippee and Mrs A G Marsh with Harry S Polk and George R B Hippee acting as executors.
Dr. Howard Risk of Waverly and his brother Attorney Loren Risk visited last evening. Mrs. Minnie Zemanek, Loren Risk’s sister, leaves for Wadena Minnesota to make her future home. Joseph Mullen, sick with typhoid fever, was able to be downstairs for the first time in two months. M B A No. 57 to meet at Labor temple with free oyster supper. Rev ED Hull to Des Moines for Methodist hospital board meetings where he serves as vice president and on the executive committee. He represents the Upper Iowa conference. the hospital is the nation’s largest denominational facility.
The November crop report lists U S production by commodity with corn at 2 276 491 000 bushels and average yields, plus buckwheat, potatoes, flaxseed, tobacco, and wheat weights. It notes quality and past crop percentages, and mentions Apple and barley stats and overall crop levels. A second item reports Secretary John Libby receiving a silver watch fob from Du Pont Powder Co for a Gun Club match series, noting eligibility and handicap rules.
Members of Waterloo lodge No 290 RPLC E prepare for the annual memorial day on the first Sunday in December. Hon J R Frailey of Fort Madison agreed to deliver the address, with one death Lou G Parrott noted and the eulogy undecided. The Waterloo observance will include special music and features.
The undersigned thank neighbors and friends for kindly aiding us with words and deeds during the bereavement of our husband, son, and brother R. W. Weinberger. Signed by Mrs. R. W. Weinberger, Noah Wheinberger, Frank Weinberger, G Weinberger, Mrs. W. M. Steinmetz, E. J. Weinberger, Wm. Weinberger.
Tomorrow is Hospital Day invites friends to Westminster Presbyterian Church after 1 PM to donate linen kitchen and household furnishings. Hospital auxiliary welcomes all contributions and calls for support.
Breeder must sell the imported Shire stallion weighing 2100 pounds as no longer suitable. Price right. Visit the animal or write to C. J. C. Cold in Berlin Ta for details.
Tonight at the First M. E. church the Bostonia orchestra led by Mrs. Belle Yeaton Renfrew will perform as the first event of the All-Star course organized by church ladies for the winter season. Matt King the storyteller will assist, promising a pleasing entertainment.
Temperature data supplied by Buchanan Optical Co Syndicate Block. Record notes 12 night I p.m. Minimum temperature yesterday was at 6 a.m. 36 degrees.
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