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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1916
Page
7
The deputy county auditor itemizes costs for April, June primaries and November general election totaling 9,893.10 dollars with ballots and supplies amounting to 282,271.76. About 12,000 voters yield roughly 84 cents per vote, with state share expected for constitutional amendment options. County funds remain intact as warrants await payment.
The county treasurer W. J. Burbank said this morning the fund available to pay warrants now amounts to about $12,000. He hopes winter will pass without dipping into the red ink in the fund.
In Quinaboo Iowa the case against Hycrett Brady a 10 year old boy accused of stealing horses proceeds to further investigation after a district judge delays the hearing until Monday November 27 Brady appeared with Solomon Jeruchemsohn age 7 who Brady says was implicated but has been exonerated except for a ride in one of the alleged stolen rigs Brady remains in custody as the inquiry continues.
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The court rules there is no evidence tying Jeruchemsohn to the crime though stories from the Brady boy suggest knowledge of horse thefts across the city in 16 days. The boy’s mother arrived from Davenport and he remains in custody with limited release until his hearing at the Majestic. Meanwhile a comedy headliner, Frank Stafford and company in A Hunter's Game, plays at the Majestic theatre with dog acts and strong vocal performances by Bobbe and Nelson.
The review highlights Zelaya, a veteran concert pianist, delivering expressive performances with notable tonal quality. Ralph Comnora presents a ventriloquial comedy vent along with modern lines, while Harris and Nolan add songs and chatter, closing a varied opening bill. Temperature data for mid November is included from Buchanan Optical Co.
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from Waterloo and nearby towns. Perry A Pattison dies at 21 after illness. services at Nowell Street home with Rev. O M Varey officiating. Edgar Hastwood funeral held. interment at Shell Rock tomorrow. W A Puterbaugh service at 419 Bayard Street. burial at North Liberty tomorrow. Also notes on I W W memorials for Hillstrom and fires at a Chicago home, plus various social and local notices from Washburn and surrounding communities.
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