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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1910

Page

11

Two Cities Lose Under New Count

Census re enumeration in Seattle and Portland reduces totals to 247 194 in Seattle and 207 214 in Portland. Durand cites padding by transient residents and slips from private groups, with 15 of 170 districts corrected and mixed findings on potential fraud among enumerators.

Washington D. C Seattle Portland Durand Afri Alr. Bach Census Bureau Montana

Fake Promoters Fleeced Thousands in Get Rich Quick Schemes

Postmaster General Hitchcock described a massive pile of complaints from Americans who invested in bogus ventures promising large dividends. He noted letters often included worthless certificates and bonds and pledged to curb such schemes to protect the public.

Washington Hitchcock Afr. Hitchcock

Obituary of Frederic Facob of Kent to Iowa and Civil War veteran

Frederic Facob born December 8 1826 in Kent England married Mary Ann Swift November 1 1851 died November 25 1919 two weeks shy of eighty four. Emigrated to America in 1852 living in Buffalo Illinois and Iowa later settling in Black Hawk County. Enlisted August 14 1862 in Company B List Iowa Infantry wounded May 27 1864 at Dallas Georgia discharged January 31 1885. Active G A R member attended encampments and helped unveil Grant monument at Galena. He bought the homestead in 1886 and spent winters with sons in California.

Frederic Facob Kent England Mary Ann Swift America Buffalo Tllinois Iowa Buchanan County Black Hawk County Iowa Infantry Dallas Georgia California Grant Galena

Prayer Meeting Appointments for Tomorrow in Cottage Churches

A list of 60 plus cottage prayer meeting hosts for tomorrow morning from 10 to 10:30. Many locations named including Cedar River park White House cottage Edwards street Brainober street Broadway street Cutler street Ricker street Logan avenue Lincoln street Dane Island Independence avenue Walnut street Mullan avenue Jefferson Dearborn street and more. The note expects attendance to rise as evangelistic campaigns rely on local committees.

Wolf White House Cottage Cedar River Park Lyons Edwards Street Moore Brainober Street A. I. Woodring Broadway Street H. Cutter Cutler Street Troutfetter Ricker Street P. M. Burg Ankeny Street R. Folsom Bates Street W. Taffner Logan Avenue G. A. Smith Lincolnn Street Hattie Stark Dane Street Barclay Clay Street Remington J. W. Cranstone East Mullan Avenue W. C. Fox EB D Hull Walnut Street Geo. Cook Walnut Lehman Maple Street Daisy Wagner Cascaden Street M. #. Whitney Winton Street H. Beeman Independence Avenue S. R. Brooks Ross Franklin Street Pickering Mulberry Street W. Eddy Sycamore Street Frank Chapman Dearborn Street Ostrander Fowler Street B. Purden Linden Avenue Geo. Pike Moir Street Dunlap Rebel Avenue Uapdegraff Denver Street Emma Weber West Fourth Street Searles West Third Street W Holland Western Avenue Naylor R. B. Allard Baldwin Berth Avenue Cronk Mackey Hammond Avenue John Birch Leavitts Street A. Hallowell Washington Street Harrison West Twelfth Street Kerns Jefferson Street J. BE. Watts M. B. Neff Commercial Street BSA J. B. Stewart West_Eourth street BSB Elizabeth Wyle West Park Avenue Henry Naumat West Second Street Fred Carson Allen Street B. Holdeman Leland Avenue Thomas Dyer Miller Street

Meat Prices Fall Widely Across Retail Markets

Sioux Falls Nov 28 Meat prices dropped sharply within twenty days with bacon down ten cents per pound. Retail quotas show porterhouse at 12% pork chops 15 percent, mutton and lamb prices listed, with prices higher in South Omaha and the West before equalization spreads to Chicago markets. The article notes the consumer begins to feel relief as prices trend downward.

Sioux Omaha Chicago

Crippen’s Final Letters Publish His Last Say

London dispatch reports Dr Crippen’s final letters to Ethel Leneve appear in a Sunday paper. He proclaims innocence, professes lasting love, and asks that his body be cremated with ashes kept or disposed as she sees fit. He laments the crown's evidence over the scar and urges no further expense in seeking more proof. A facsimile will be printed, leaving all to Miss Leneve.

London Grippen Ethel Leneve Crippen Miss Leneve Tam

Short Sermons for Holy People Yet Failing Faiths

A quirky collage of excerpts mocks self-control and religious folly. It contrasts temperance lessons with blunt street talk, warning readers about hell and temptation while nudging toward repentance and Christ. The voice mixes proverbs, biblical references, and satirical jabs at sin.

Waterloo Bowlers Head to Omaha for Northwest Tournament

Waterloo bowlers depart tomorrow night for Omaha to compete in the Northwest Bowling Association tournament. The five-man team faces competition Wednesday at 7 p.m., with singles at 2 p.m. and doubles at 9 a.m. on Thursday. Members include Big Bil Stolte, Charley Jackman, Fred Dusold, Clarence Manahl, and Fred Moss. final practice slated for Stolte alleys this evening.

Waterloo Wiinels Central Omaha Northwest Bowling Association Big Bil" Stolte Charley Jackman Fred Dusold Clarence Manahl Fred Moss Stolte

Sheriff Shores Drives Intruder From Home Encounter

W Brennan, freed from county jail days earlier after a 36 day sentence, returned to the Shores home to mingle with prisoners and bring liquor. Mrs Shores allowed him entry and then locked doors as Brennan claimed he had been invited in. Sheriff Shores struck and kicked Brennan out after a confrontation. Brennan had previously attacked a Greek workman on the Great Western tracks, stealing a vest and the watch it carried.

W. Brennan Sheriff Shores Brennan New York City Waterloo West

Unwelcome Saturday Night Incident at Sheriff Residence

Brennan forced entry into the sheriff’s home and requested prison provisions. Sheriff, fatigued by Brennan’s intrusion, escorted him to a solitary cell, locked him in, and supplied bread. Brennan seeks to return to former prison accommodations and regular meals.

Brennen S Brennan

Thursday Mothers Day in Waterloo Observed

Thursday is set as Mothers Day in Waterloo with a sermon for mothers by Mr Sunday at the tabernacle in the afternoon. While not requesting voluntary business closures, the custom in many cities is to shut shops from 2 to 4 pm and to wear white flowers or ribbons in remembrance of mothers.

Waterloo Tabernacle

Iowa October Death Toll Exceeds Fifteen Hundred

Vital statistics report from Dr. G Sumner shows Iowa total deaths in October at 1615 with 44 in Black Hawk county and 28 in state institutions. Leading causes include white plague 125, heart disease 144, senile debility 219, cancer 122, accidents 82, self-inflicted 20, and several homicides and rail accidents noted.

G. Sumner State Board of Health Iown Black Hawk County Brennan Rai

Hill Seer Warns of Dire Economic Fallout

Tinlbowl pundit predicts widespread idleness and heavy costs as the nation plans more battleships and Panama Canal fortifications. He criticizes Taft’s circle, cites excess in municipal and state spending, and urges a shift from nonproductive ventures to real output.

Baltimore to host national Jackson Day celebration for Democrats

A Baltimore gathering on January 37 aims to unite national and local Democrats after recent wins. Governor Crothers chairs a committee with Norman Mack and Champ Clark to invite prominent Democrats nationwide for a mass meeting at the Lyric and a banquet. No resolutions or nominations will be adopted.

Baltimore Congress Crothers Norman E. Mank Democratic National Committee Champ Clark Missouri Mack Ar. Clark Mr. Clark Democratic Party Filain Presjent Honuse Senate

Fire damages Golden Eagle Oppenheimer stores

Fire at Oskaloosa Iowa caused slight damage to the Golden Eagle Oppenheimer stores yesterday afternoon. Cause traced to an undetermined electrical wire. No injuries reported and local fire units contained the blaze.

Oskaloosa Evening Press Golden Eagle Oppenheimer

Decatur Hopes for a Three-League Baseball Town

Decatur shows bright hopes to land a Three-T league franchise for 1911 with backing from James Barton of Newport and Ambrose Puttmann, ex NY Americans player. They aim to control a ball park and equipment, while pursuing a compact investor-led operation to draw Decatur into professional baseball town status next season. Meanwhile Fred K Sparks of Shell Rock died after a train collision, with funeral arrangements in Shell Rock and service at his sister’s home in Decatur.

Sparling Perlite Decatur James Hecton Ambrose Fattmann Ohio Pennsylvania Dacatar Deratir Jamen Barton Newport Newcastle Amhross Puttmann New York Americans Seagois Lowdeville Almerkwin Association Northern Association Neldy Mel Grew Commodores Denny Jankins Barton Shey Cold Parton the Herald Investi Bite Bomo Colay Pullmann Parton Puttmann Jenkins McGraw Fred K. Sparks Shell Rock Rock Island Peterson Bros.’ Undertaking Fourth Street West L. ©. Reding Mulberry Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Public Notice of Alley Vacation in Waterloo Iowa

City of Waterloo Iowa will hold a regular meeting December 12 1916 to decide whether the southwesterly 107 feet of the alley through Westfield addition block 6 should be vacated. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the alley should not be vacated. Dated November 28 1910.

Black No. 6 Westfield Waterloo Iowa Block 6 Council City OF Waterloo R. C. Thompson

Waterlo o's Growth Ranked Among Fastest 10 Years

Census table shows Waterloo city in 1900s growth among 25 000 to 106 009 population cities. Oklahoma City leads with 109 per cent rise, Muskogee Oklahoma up 494.2 per cent, and Waterloo ranks seventeenth in growth with notable gains across decades.

Bullatin Waterloo United States Oklahoma City Muskogee Oklo

Rockford notes Thanksgiving visits and local reports

R S Crowell of Prairie du Chien spent Thanksgiving with his parents in Rockford. John R Waller of Charles City bought fur valued at 116 dollars from Lou Gens, Dan Colvin, with mink muskrat and skunk. Jagrippe shows and Hilly Sunday events drew crowds. W H Talbot returned from Montana on land business. Charles Howall shipped a Jersey cow to Virginia City Mont. Attorney C S Moore attended Charles City court. Mrs C W Wicks arrived with granddaughter’s remains for a visit. J L Balldock sold eight hogs at 4900 pounds total for six dollars fifty cents per. Mrs W D Smith plans to winter in Ohio. Dr J Brown and wife visiting daughter in Spencer. T J Merritt under doctor care gradually improving. Rockford reports fifty five widows in town.

Rockford R. S. Crowell Prairie du Chien S. W. Crowell John R. Waller Charles City Lou Genshorn Dan Colvin T. Jenkinson B. F. Jenkinson Waterloo W. H. Talbot Montana Charles Howall Virginia City Mont Madison County Bank Moore C. W. Wicks Jay Cooper JL. O. Balldock W. D. Smith Ohio J. Brown Spencer

Waterloo city council vacates alleys in two additions

Official publication confirms that on October 24 1910 the Waterloo Iowa city council resolved to vacate fourteen foot wide alley strips running through Hays addition blocks 14 13 12 11 10 and Anthony Bakers addition blocks 66 61 60 center lines aligned with alley centers and the actions were duly published with attendance of J R Rector mayor and R C Thompson city clerk acknowledging the seal on November 26 1910.

Waterloo Iowa Hays City of Anthony Baker City of Waterloo Waterlogo Idwa J. R. Rector

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