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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1914

Page

10

Boggs Granted Temp Reprieve For Pardons Showing

E A Boggs of Waterloo received a reprieve until January 1 to allow time for a full showing toward a pardon. Gov Clarke heard his case in person with input from Boggs and Waterloo supporters while Sheriff Black awaited further action. The reprieve followed a legal fight over embezzlement and business failures linked to Central Iowa Granite Co. and Grin tty county dealings.

E. A. Boggs Waterloo Boggs Tral Detani Boggs Boges Supreme Court Grundy County Sheriff Black Fort Madison Governor Clarke Capitol Central Iowa Granite Co Grintty County Polk County Black Des Moines Mr. Boggs J. C. Murtagh Guy A. Fely Clarke Board of Parole Sheriff's Office

Automobiles Thrown Out Weeding Process Starts In

The article notes a shift in auto sales toward practicality and businesslike design. It highlights consumer influence on manufacturers to drop sentiment and nonessential features, focusing on operating cost, upkeep, and profitability for buyers. Mr. A Alexander of Central Auto & Supply in Waterloo discusses Paige automobiles, insisting on practical, businesslike statements about the Paige 4 model.

A. Alexander Central Auto & Supply Company of Waterloo Paige Paige 4

Cold Wave in Northwest Brings Record Low Readings

Government thermometers show the cold with readings near zero and below. The Buchanan Optical Co instrument registered slightly under zero as a bitter northwest wind drove the mercury down. River froze above the dam and trees supported a man’s weight. The coldest in the country reached six below at Devil’s Lake.

Buchanan Optical Co Devil's Lake

Street Car Men Meet at City Hall to Discuss Operation

Cedar Valley street car workers attended a meeting at city hall last evening. Visiting interurban officials spoke on safety in train operation. W H Giver opened the session as assistant general manager of the local line, and D M Finch discussed safety ideas. C T Baker, general superintendent, provided information on interurban car operation.

Cedar Valley Line Transportation City Hall W. H. Giver D. M. Finch Des Moines Colfax Perry C. T. Baker

Fined $400 in nuisance case against Palmer in state v. Owens

In the case State vs Order of Owls, four defendants faced charges. C A Palmer pleaded guilty to nuisance and was fined $400 plus $60 attorney fees and costs. Remaining three cases were dismissed. A jury was empaneled in State vs Blackwell, also a nuisance charge.

State Order of Owls C. A. Palmer Palmer Platt Blackwell

Pencil Selling At the Y M C A

Pencil selling at the Y M C A conducts a profitable fundraiser. Boys buy pencils at three cents, sell at five, applying profits to membership fees. John McMillan requested ten pencils Monday, returned for seventy five more Tuesday, and plans for a fresh supply soon. The group sent twenty six pencils to cover tuition.

Y. M.C. AL Hoyas John NcMillan Pemetia

City in Brief Optical Service Ad Here and More

Local notes report Harry Anton of La Porte City visiting relatives, P. H. Paulsen back from Des Moines on legal business, Dr J A Jerger in Cedar Rapids, and Florence and Ethel Litehield returning from a visit at Dyersville. Charles Goodrich attended a Hupmobile convention in Des Moines. Cedar Falls and Waterloo Co op bowling clash at an 8 15 pm alley session. J J Miller elected clerk of Waterloo Township. Licenses issued to R Earl Graves and Rosetta M Johnston. Home Improvement Co sues Henry W Iblings for 286 73. Mrs George H Thompson leaves for Chicago to meet husband in revival meetings. A I Diebold of Cedar Rapids, Pal ace Theatre stockholder, meets W L Myers. Rena Alexander returns to Independence schools after visit to Waterloo. Olga and Freda Broders and Ralph Broders return to Stockton after visit. Funeral services held for infant Rhemus Folker near Elk Run, interment at Fairview. K P dances begin tomorrow at 9 pm in K P ball with refreshments later.

Harry Anton la Porte City P. H. Paulsen Des Moines J. A. Jerger Cedar Rapids George H. Thompson Chicago A. I. Diebold Palace Theatre W. L. Myers Rena Alexander Independence Waterloo Olga Freda Broders Ralph Broders Coughnn A.T A. H. Peterson Stockton Rhemus Folker Mia Ernest Weberking Elk Run Fairview Cemetery

Neck Injury Surfaces After Auto Crash Near Dyersville

Vincent J. Rechtfertig, assistant cashier of the First National Bank, was thrown against a canopy top when a car struck a depth, causing his neck to go out of line. He developed fever and brain fever threat, a vertebra at the base of the neck was displaced, treated, and he resumed duties with a bandaged neck.

Dyersville Vincent J. Rechtfertig Rechtfertig First National Bank

Quarterly Meeting At Free Methodist Church

A quarterly meeting will be held at the Free Methodist church corner of Mobile and Douglas streets this week Rev B N Miller presiding elder of Evansville Wis will attend and lead services Special revival meetings will be held over the Sabbath with preaching nightly this week.

Free Methodist Church Mobile Douglas Streets B. N. Miller Evansville Wis

Dr Richards Remains To Speak At Waterloo Engagements

Dr Erwin H Richards of Africa draws large crowds in Waterloo and Cedar Falls He will speak to East High School students tomorrow morning at o oclock and then present a Grace Methodist lecture on Why the Black Man Is Black Tomorrow night admission is free He also plans appearances in La Porte City and at the United Efficiency conference led by the Laymen's Missionary movement with L G Adams and Justin Prescott from Waterloo joining the speaking slate.

Erwin H. Richards Africa Waterloo The East High School Grace Methodist Church Richards Cedar Falls la Porte City L. G. Adams Justin Prescott

Fracture Treatment Lecture by Dr. Percy at Waterloo

Dr. Nelson M. Percy of Chicago spoke at the Waterloo Medical Society last evening in the Pythian temple on general fracture treatment and bone plating with stereopticon illustrations. A winter lecture series by experts was announced. In East Fork, East Park Presbyterian Missionary Society met at Mrs. Norman Bell's home to study Mexico and war effects on missions, with a luncheon after. Tomorrow East Park Christian Endeavor plans a church box sociable invite.

Nelson M. Percy Chicago Waterloo Medical Society Pythian Temple East Park Church Missionary Society of East Fork Presbyterian Church Norman Bell Kern Street D. D. Davies Bell Davies Fred Cutler George Smith Mexico Christian Endeavor Society of

Panther and Bear Quest Ends in Deadly Showdown

An old hunter recalls a 1858 tale of his brother tracking a cave in the mountains. A bear entered, killed a panther, and defended cubs before a single shot ended the peril. The narrative blends frontier adventure with cautions about danger and luck in hunting.

Ble Cuba Abe Lebed

Government and Church Society in Controversy

Washington, Nov 19. Mis understanding whether the government or the Catholic Extension society would pay for bringing refugee priests and nuns from Vera Cruz sparked telegram exchanges between Secretary Garrison and President Francisco Kelly. Transport San Marcos has arrived in the United States and General Funston is to report further on who will transport the churchmen.

Washington, D. C Catholic Church Extension Society Vera Cruz Garrison Francisco ©. Kelly Kelly Geo. Funston General Funston United States

Poor Relief Costs in Waterloo and Des Moines October Report

Overseer F Klingaman details Waterloo poor relief for October aiding 36 families, 158 people with groceries, bath, shoes, rent, transportation totaling a set expenses. A Des Moines supervisor notes 42 patients cared for in October at a total cost of 347.29. Marked by cold weather and need for aid, the notice includes local ad content.

F. Klingaman Waterloo Mir. Klingaman Miss& Shirley Des Moines Kingaman

Mrs Crandall Dies at Her Son's Home

Amanda Crandall 75 died at 9 this morning at her son J C Crandall on Nevada Street due to age and complications. Widow of Henry K Crandall she was born April 10 1839 in New York and lived in Shell Rock Waterloo and later with her son. Survived by three children E A Dyer Carnegie Okla Frank Crandall Augusta Wis and E C Crandall. sister Mrs J D Inger of Waverly. Funeral at 607 Nevada Saturday at 9 o clock with burial in Shell Rock Funeral to Shell Beck.

Amanda Crandall

Russian Troops Now in Servia Reported by Sofia Dispatch

A Cologne dispatch from Sofia claims seven officers and soldiers have appeared in Servia. It notes that Russia could not feasibly send troops by water from Archangel or across Europe, and with the Dardanelles closed, would have to move through Roumania or Bulgaria if true.

Berlin London Cologne Mette Sofia Bulgaria Servia Archangel Europe Dardanelles Roumania

Twenty year old held for killing train conductor

Roy James, 20, residing in Houston, Texas, and who says he deserted the U S army at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, was jailed in Humboldt, Iowa, after the noon hold up of a Chicago & Northwestern freight near Rutland yesterday morning in which Conductor Wm. J. Reynolds was killed. He denied knowledge of the holdup and will face trial for the crime. The article also notes religious rites planned at the jail proceeding.

Humboldt Roy James Houston Tex United States Army Fort Sill Ohls Wm. J. Reynolds Chicago & Northwestern Rutland James

To Ordain New Pastor Tonight at Union Church

Services will ordain Rav G Russell Parker, pastor of Union Congregational church, this evening at 7 45 at the church. Parker, born near Lansing Michigan, studied at Charlotte public school, Taylor University academy in Upland Indiana, Indianola and Ellsworth colleges, with further work at Chicago Theological Seminary. He supported himself through school from his second year in seminary. Rev Edward P Kimball also involved in the event.

G. Russell Parker Union Congregational Church Mr. Parker Lansing Mich Charlotte Public School Taylor University Upland Ind G Alral University Indianapolis Leander Clark College Toledo Ellsworth College Iowa Falls Chicago Theological Seminary Parker Edward P. Kimball

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