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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1912

Page

12

Waterloo Man George Brown Dies at 82 After Illness

George Brown, longtime Waterloo resident and First Baptist Church member for 31 years, died at 3 36 am at 427 Tenth Street West He was 82 born October 28 1836 in Pittsburgh Pa married Sarah Phillips in 1849 moved from Pennsylvania to Iowa and finally Waterloo in 1881 Survived by four children Mrs A H Pinkerton Waterloo Mrs H J Nichols Long Beach Cal Dr Charles Brown Armour SD and Edward J Brown Portland Ore Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 pm at the residence and 230 pm at the First Baptist Church Rev E A Valjaunt to preside with Dr John A Hart possible assist Burial in Elmwood.

George Brown Waterloo First Baptist Church Tenth Street West Mr. Brown Pittsburgh Ireland Pennsylvania Sarah Phillips Iowa Iowa City Tama County A. H. Pinkerton H. J. Nichols Long Beach Cal Charles Brown Armour, S. D Edéward J. Brown Portland Ore Brown William and Mary California Nichols E. A. Valjaunt John A. Hart Des Moines Elmwood

Tripoli couple married in Waterloo ceremony

Miss Vina Tanzer and Mr Merrill Bennett both of Tripoli surprised friends by marrying at the officiating minister Rev W H Rollins residence on Home Park boulevard Waterloo at 11 o clock The bride wore pink silk with cream lace The couple will live near Tripoli after a wedding journey Mr Bennett a rural school teacher Miss Meier played the Flower Song The bride is daughter of August Tauzer The event is followed by a business meeting at the East Side Opera House Sunday night by Waterloo Business Men's Temperance Ass'n.

Vina Tanzer Merrill Bennett Tripoli Waterloo W. H. Rollins Home Park Boulevard Miss Meier Armemanx August Tauzer

Temperance Union Meetings in Waterloo Area

Big temperance gatherings organized by the Waterloo Business Men's temperance association will be held tomorrow evening at the Waterloo theatre and in Grace ME and First M W church. Men will hear addresses by Marshalltown leaders. women attend Union services with Rev. E D Hull and Rev. W F Spry. Dr Rosa Liebig will address the women on temperance with incidents from her work overseeing the poor. Special music featured at all services. Advertisement notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as trusted by Mrs Hugh Campbell of Lavonia Ga.

Waterloo Business Men's Temperance Association Waterloo Theatre Grace M. KE M. WH Marshalltown E. D. Hull W. F. Spry Rosa Liebig Liebig Kirt M. E. Church West Side Grace ME. Church East Side Sao Waterloo Business Men Tenperance

City in Brief: Various Local Updates and Notices

Miss Anna Backers travels to Reinbeck for her mother's illness while Des Moines visitor Beulah Alexander stays in Waterloo. Scaffolding rises on a new gas office building as brickwork advances. H C Bond and family quarantined for scarlet fever. Loren recovering. Edu manera: Mias Ethel Mason visits Waterloo then to Iowa State Teachers College. Local editor Fay Place touring Waterloo. organist Runkel to perform. Dwight Warren returns. may move to Canada to tend bought farm. New York couple Wilbur Bentley visit. J B Smith to host Christian life talk with advisory board session. Presbyterian hospital hosts a clinic with visiting surgeons. Ellis dinner highlights visitor entertainment. Laymen Missionary meeting set with Dr W S Marquis speaker. Blanche Bayless and Catherine Wilson entertain for Miss Charlotte Cassidy. Black Hawk county annual tax sale approaching. delinquent payments come in as sale nears.

H.C. Bond Loren Order of Yeomen Lodge Mias Ethel Mason Shell Rock Mra Amos Vogt Eleventh Street Mise Mason Iowa State Teachers’ College Ellen Mullarky County Recorder Cedar Falls Minneapolis Blanche Bayless Catherine Wilson Locust Street Charlotte Cassidy Joliet Ill Black Hawk County Bentley

Fighters Game Tate Affair

A rugged yard line exchange sees an Army man tackled, an Army back fumbles, Navy recovers on its 17, Hobbs bursts for two but fumbles then Army recovery on the 84. Army punts with 1 yard to gain, Navy penalized 15 yards after Leonard’s run and a Keyes punt returned to the Army 47. Benedict and Pritchard add yardage as a Navy stop follows.

Army Navy Hobbs Leonard Keyes Pritchard Benedict

Bazaar closes this evening at St Mary's Armory

Tonight ends a week long bazaar at the Armory with a hot supper from 5 to 8. Miss Verna Cann wins a doll, Charles Wood a quilt, John Koch Jr. a five dollar gold piece, Frank Finn a box of candy, W Friedl a picture, Miss Florence Watson waiat and Miss Madeline Schmidt a pillow as awards. Waterloo Ladies' orchestra provides music for dancing and a happy closing night expected.

St. Mary's Bazaar Armory Verna Cann Charles Wood John Koch, Jr Frank Finn W. Friedl Florence Watson Waiat Madeline Schmidt Waterloo Ladies’ Orchestra

Trouble Over Goan Planter in Poyner Township

Bueter claimed David Feldman stole a worn planter from his farm and had him arrested for larceny. Feldman acquitted as evidence failed to show intent. Testimony showed Bueter offered the planter for free and Feldman paid 40 cents for it as junk value. In a separate case, John Smith was found guilty of assaulting Andrew George. a $10 fine was imposed.

David Feldman Poyner Township R. Bueter J. Dempster Feldman Bueter

Price Fixing of Trust Exposed at Chicago Hearing

Government's suit to dissolve the Harvester trust nears a key milestone as reports on price fixing and competition destroying methods are reviewed. Assistant AG Edwin P. Grosvenor demands fresh documents within two weeks from R G Haskins and other company officers, warning of consequences if not forthcoming.

Chicago Dhe International Harvester Company Edwin P. Grosvenor Harvester Trust Harvester R. (. Haskins International Harvester Company of America Grosvenor Mr. Haskins J. N. Wood William M. Gale

Stomach Trouble Causes Death of David Stromberg

David Earl Stromberg thirty died this morning at ten after years of stomach trouble and a recent operation. Born April fifteen eighteen eighty nine in Lafayette he leaves a widow four children and relatives. Short services will be held at eight this evening at the residence with Rev W B Sanford. Remains go to Lafayette for burial.

David Earl Stromberg Mr. Stromberg Lafayette G. J. Stromberg Coggton W. B. Sandford Westminster Presbyterian Church

Republican Named to Succeed Rayner

Baltimore Maryland November 20 Gov Goldsborough announced the appointment of William P Jackson Republican national committee man for Maryland to succeed the late United States Senator Isador Rayner. Jackson will serve until the legislature meets in January 1914 and fills the unexpired term of three years. The legislature will also elect a successor to Senator John Waller Smith whose term ends in 1915.

Baltimore Goldsborough William P. Jackson Maryland United States Isador Rayner Jackson Battle John Waller Smith Exeire

Waterloo native returns with aged mother to city life

A Waterloo man, a longtime Pacific coast resident for thirteen years, moved back with his seventy seven year old mother Mrs Mi nervat Lines to 828 Fowler street. He once ran Waterloo’s first steam laundry and plans to start a local business.

A. Lines Waterloo Pacific Coast Fowler Street Minervat Lines Lines

Waterlo o ad notes taxes and saloons display

Fragmentary ad content lists names in Waterloo and Tripoli with mentions of taxes and saloons. It promotes local business claims about taxes growing less as saloon numbers rise. The ad uses period voice and emphasizes Waterloo facts from a business association.

Waterloo Facts Waterloo Business Men

Professor Bartlett Nearing End of Fifty-Year Teaching Career

Prof M W Bartlett a longtime Black Hawk County educator is near death at his daughter's home in Cedar Falls with son W A Bartlett arriving from Pomona California. He is 78 and spent many years with the state normal at Cedar Falls.

M. W. Bartlett Black Hawk County Austin Burt W. A. Bartlett Pomona California Thas Bartlett State Normal Gedar Falla

Syndicate of Twenty Thieves Led by Two Physicians Nabbed

Chicago detective Capt. J C Young says a half million dollars in property stolen by a syndicate of twenty thieves led by two physicians. The group operated across railroads warehouses and steamship lines with inside help. Six-year-old Richard Todd provided crucial information. Suspects include Dr Nicholas Kern Dr Edward B Stalhutte Joseph Todd and Remus Dougherty. Mrs Todd was detained as investigators pursued the case.

Chicago J. C. Young Erie Railroad Richard Todd Nicholas Kern Edward B. Stalhutte Joseph Todd Remus ‘Dougherty

Theodore N Y Vail Undergoes Two Operations

H B Kiesler reports from the New York Sut on Theodore N Y Vail former Water lon resident and AT T president. Vail was hospitalized in New York with chronic costitis and bladder inflammation. He underwent two operations with the second on November 27 to conserve strength for the ordeal. early signs point to a successful outcome as he recovers.

H. B. Kiesler New York Vail Mr. Vail

Elks Will Pay Tribute To Dead Members In Waterloo

Elks Lodge Waterloo announces public memorial Sunday afternoon at Waterloo theatre for deceased members. Parade to Grand Opera House Cedar Falls band to play, with W R Law delivering address. Following, concert by Cedar Falls band in Elks hall.

Waterloo Lodge Waterloo Theatre Wil Mareh Mde Robert. Healey Fort Dodo Louih A. Moore Focal Lodge Healey W. St. Law Cedar Falls Wks Elks’ Hall

Two Vehicles Collide on City Streets

A fogged nighttime collision left two vehicles wrecked and a pedestrian injured. Authorities have not yet confirmed names of those involved. A racing horse and rig also struck a vehicle, causing extensive damage and a shattering of the buggy body.

Goth Piard Firth Street Hattigiere

Spokane Beauty Seeks Quiet Life After Fame

Evelyn Johnson, hailed as Spokane's prettiest working girl, used beauty contest fame to win engagement to Robert P. Bragam. After hundreds of love letters poured in from across the country, she chose swift nuptials to end unwanted attention.

Spokane, Wash Spokane Evelyn Johnson Woman's Hotel Spokane Daily Chronicle Miss Johnson Robert P. Bragam

New Choice Cuts of Meat Revealed at Show

Ames Iowa Nov 30 Special Porterhouse steaks and rib roasts are not the only cuts of beef and mutton. Iowa State College experts will demonstrate cheaper cuts at the International Live Stock Show in Chicago. Miss Catharine J MacKay and Miss Ruth Michaels lead the booth showing nutritious cuts and practical uses. They depart for Chicago this week to devote their time to the display.

Ames Porterhouse Iowa State College Chicago International Management Deag Chas

Grace Jerger Appeals AMA Membership Denial

Dr Grace Jerger of Waters lor appeals a denial to join the Hawkeye County Medical Society after the American Medical Association invited clarification of her status. She cites her credentials from Chicago College of Physicians and Surgeons and past roles at Woman's Hospital and St Luke's lab, arguing her denial stems from alleged association with Dr J A Serger in Waterloo. She seeks review and an investigation into her qualifications and records as a physician.

Gracy Frith Jerger Waters Lor Ack Hawk County America Medical Association Fita Loral Society American Medical College of Physicians and Surgeons Chicago Woman's Hospital St Luke

Learn to Buy and Serve Cheaper Meats Economically

In these days of high meat prices, every housewife should learn how to buy meat economically and serve cheaper cuts attractively. The meat bill may be cut in half, allowing the family to be fed on as much meat as ever.

Gloves and the Man Desolate Right Hand Glove Riddle

A humorous meditation on the fate of right hand gloves. The narrator muses that men wear left gloves and keep their right hands free for coins, umbrellas, and ties, while right-hand gloves vanish into darkness and prices for singles are questioned.

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Paet Goople East Side Opera House Union Meetings For Temperance Chamberlain Hugh Campbell Lavonia Glauses Buchanan Anna Backers Reinbeck Beulah Alexander J. H. McIntyre Fairbank Carthage Fay R. Place Jesup Runkel Grace Church Guilmant Dwight Warren Standish Canada B. B. Bunnell Shady Grove Wilbur Bentley Johnsonsburg County J. B. Smith Presbyterian Hospital the Ellis First Congregational Church W. S. Marquis Rock Island, Ill Tate Affair C. . Bueter Republican Rayner Wates Charles W. Peterson Cedar Emma Paulsen Carl K. Stanford Maud L. McDougal Merrill W. Bennett Atwina Taitzer Theodore YN. Vail Men's Temperance Ass'n ELS Alfred Longley Guy S.W. Wedards Larghetto Cedar Falls Band Ro. W. Schuneeman W. J. Lake Fe. Sindlinger Paul Davis Agnes Bodholdt Une Companiat Effie McCullom Jones Julian W. Richards W. R. Law Morning Light Cedar Fuller Uffis McCullom Jones Side Opera House Ass'n Waterloo Business Men's Temperance Ass'n G. V Care Courier Wilson Burd Electric Park Cate Courter Kent M. B. Neff 4Th St G. Wilcox Th St Chambernain la Parte City Delmar Sisters South Delmar Anid Buguhy Girl's MacKay Grace Jercer American Medical Association Gaillard’s France Wangler Cohn Brothers
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