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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1910
Page
11
West Waterloo high school praises senior Gladys Noggle and Ralph Marsh for outstanding participation in the elocutionary and oratorical contest in Chicago hosted by Chicago University. Thirty one girls entered the reading contest as part of the event.
Thirty boys from high and private schools across Illinois Indiana Ohio Wisconsin Michigan and Iowa competed in the oratorical contest. Most participants had prior preliminary rounds except Waterloo representatives who still earned notable recognition. Preliminary rounds occurred Friday with girls in Kent Theatre and boys in Mandelhall. Miss Noggle placed sixth among thirty-one girls.
A report covers the final choices for Twelfth Night contestants with Ralph Marsh achieving third place in the evening event and Miss Mary Starr lauded for her instructional role. Lewis Cobb travels to Chicago for the Chicago University Latin scholarship exam with about 120 participants. results in two weeks. Also notes Black Hawk National Bank’s strong position with deposits near one million dollars and a $44,720 deposit increase since the last statement, reflecting local confidence.
Boston Maas November 14 There are 10 to 16 per cent declines in meat and vegetable prices in the market today.
Washington reports debates over Indiana Kern, Ohio’s McLean, and Missouri’s Francis for upcoming senate seats. Indiana favors Kern, Francis aims for a smooth entry, while McLean faces opposition amid rival contenders. Ohio’s Harmon rumored but not viewed as likely to win easily.
Chicago, Nov. 14. State Attorney Wayman to push the prosecution against attorney Charles Erbstein involved in the Lorimer bribery scandal. Erbstein charged with jury bribery. Browne defense says witnesses made up graft stories. Trial slated before a jury within two weeks. expected sensational.
A daughter was born Saturday evening to Mr and Mrs Earl Boller of 300 Tenth Street West. Mrs W C Snyder of Lake City Iowa visits her brother C F Lathrop in Waterloo. Mrs R Buck of Cedar Rapids attends the Snyder home at 317 Jefferson. R S Caward of Cresco was in Waterloo yesterday visiting his brother A T Caward. Ed Ballheim of Dysart visited Waterloo yesterday. Fred G Ellsworth takes sales manager role with Huse Publishing Co of Norfolk Nebraska. Miss Mabel Beehmler visits Cedar Falls. Ellsworth and family plan to move to Norfolk. Mr and Mrs A M Merrian of Greene visit their son F S Merrian. East side fire department called to Independence Avenue and Mobile Street but found no fire. Warren Brown and daughter depart for New York City. Waterloo Evangelical Association executive committee meets at 5 pm in YMCA building to estimate cost of Sunday evangelistic campaign.
Settlement reached in the district court for Mrs. Thunt against the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway over the death of George Thunt at Green Mountain on March 2. The railroad agreed to pay 8000 dollars in damages. hearing was scheduled before the settlement. Attorneys Mears and Lovejoy represented the plaintiff.
Leavitt and Johnson National Bank reports as of November 10 resources totaling $1,729,716.80 with deposits over $1,000,000. The bank has grown so rapidly that expansion is planned, including a new building likely next year.
John D Rockefeller appears to be in better health this fall, attributing improvement to golf and driving. Yesterday at the Baptist church in Tarrytown he opened a car door for a passing woman and then assisted five friends, reflecting a more vigorous pace and quicker movements.
An old fashioned turkey shoot is planned at the Webber farm in northeast Jesup on Wednesday November 23 starting at 1 pm. Participants can win turkeys and prizes including ducks geese and chickens with additional target and blue rock shooting events listed.
A new Rock Island time card goes into effect Sunday affecting Waterloo travelers. Train No 19 northbound becomes a through train from Chicago to the Twin Cities, departing Chicago at 4 15 P M and arriving St Paul at 7 22 A M next day, calling Waterloo at 12 45 A M instead of 2 49 A M. Other trains have slight schedule tweaks with Waterloo changes scarcely noticeable.
A spectator loudly yelled O rats during Judge Caldwell's sentence of Knowlon, a tabernacle defaulter. The outburst disrupted the court and led Chief Timeen to order removal of the offender at once. the man was escorted out.
Fully ia people could not enter the tabernacle last night and instead clustered outside the wind blasted barn hoping to hear Evangelist Sun day. They gathered at every ventila tion on the roof area and pressed close to the openings to catch the voice percolating through the structure.
Carl F Pranke of Parkersburg announces candidacy for United States senator. He has chaired the Republican state central committee for four years and promotes progressive views. He has not previously held public office and pledges to serve the state and nation to the best of his ability if elected by the general assembly.
Prof Hugh G Vanek visited Chicago last week to discuss running special dairy trains statewide this winter. Burlington lines plan a three week March run. Chicago Great Western Milwaukee Rock Island Northwestern and Illinois Central show interest. Van Pelt expects at least six dairy trains across towns this winter with dec to January schedules.
Parcel of readable items notes an over sale factory in Waterloo and references a model laundry with a lost pocket book containing $25.50. A finder is asked to leave it at the Courier office and a reward is offered. Also advertised is a nicely furnished home for rent at 42h West South Street with a phone number for Green.
Estimated receipts for hogs cattle sheep listed including 28,000 hogs and 5,000 sheep. hog market opened steady with mixed and butcher grades, cattle and calf prices and ranges shown, wheat corn oats cash quotes, and New York Chicago St Louis futures closes noted. Prices for hogs, cattle, and sheep provided with regional grain and hay figures.
Henry Pumroy a prominent young man in Ottumwa Iowa drank carbolic acid after a dispute with his lady friend Saturday and died. His death is ruled a suicide with the motive traced to personal trouble.
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