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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1912

Page

4

Jury 13 Hearing Plea for 3600 and Divorces Granted

Jury panel convened for a 8500 damage suit by Joseph Kern against P. Knudsen, Lars Nielsen, and others over a vehicle collision. Divorces granted to Sarah Mae Robbins and Matilda Heda. Guardians sought for Mary Dingsimen and Harvey Walker. Settlements reached in several civil matters including a lien foreclosure and a bank case.

Ealyst Plovel A. M. Chamberlain Joseph Kern P. Knudsen Lars Nielsen J. White LE. Loses Fred Crapper August Mindorf Sarah Mae Robbins War A Robbing Matilda Heda William Hein Nher Mary Dingsimen Delmer Widel W.C. Guertson Ank

Wilson on tariff pleases English readers

London newspapers doubt Governor Wilson's denial of free trade as they view him as a free trader. The Daily News and Leader say Wilson supports a tariff for revenue only through rapid stages, signaling a policy to reform the current system. They cite his past as evidence it would not be his fault if goals fail.

London Wilson Daily News and Leader

Reverend Shoemaker Accepts Charge at Brandon

Rev. G. E. Shoemaker, newly appointed pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Brandon, leaves his northwest country post. He had retired for a year to rest, then led Linden church to growth, but requested Brandon assignment for lighter duties.

G. E. Shoemaker Methodist Episcopal Church Brandon Shoemaker Linden Church

Well Known Farmer Dies From Liver Cancer

Cedar Falls Ort special L P Parsons a well known farmer north of there on the Phillea farm died early this morning at his home from cancer of the liver. He was about sixty, an uncle of Hon James Parsons of Des Moines. Survived by a wife and several small children. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.

L. P. Parsons Phillea James Parsons Des Moines

All accounted for in Southern wreck

Louisville and Nashville express train No. 7 southbound from Cincinnati wrecked near Elkmont Alabama early today. Preliminary reports say all passengers are accounted for but an express messenger is missing, implying no deaths though injuries are not ruled out. names listed include LH Bonarden Ernest Teeter and Agnes Louise Baird from La Porte City.

Nashville, Tenn Louisville & Nashile Elkmont Ala Louisville Louisville & Nashville Railroad Cincinnati LH. Bonarden Ha Poste Iy Neva Fell la Porta Yy Ernest R. Teeter la Porte Agnes Louise Baird

Fanchesmidt murder probes widen in Iowa and Illinois

Investigators trace clues from the Pranschmidt farm to Esther Keoeder’s home and Ray Pranschmidt’s clothing as the Quincy murder case prompts state sleuths. The Iowa governor orders Tairns detectives to determine if the so called axe man is linked to the Villisea killings.

Quincy Tih Ptansehnudt Flegdhounds Pransehmidt Furm Mise Esther Keoeder Ray Pransehmidt Muiders Iowa Chicago Tairns Carroll Pfanschmidt Criuin

A Damp Proposition and a Visit from John Smithers

Miss French grows hopeful of marrying John Smithers after Mrs. Smithers extols his virtues but the anticipated meeting is thwarted when John arrives with his mother and Miss French must retreat from the scene. John greets his mother and expects to delegate duties to her, while Miss French faces embarrassment and awkwardness as the scene unfolds.

Mrs. Smithers Miss French John Miss. French Miss Wrench

City in brief: various travels and local notes

Servier count glasses buy. Buchanan's near Majestic. Mro and Mrs Juckean leave for Wagner Oklahoma. Hessie Allman visits Logansport Indiana. A W Chamberlain heads to Alberta on business. T M Rose returns to La Crosse. A A Keptford at Independence. returns home. Little Tryin Weineck improves after scalding accident. Mrs WB McCoy visits Sigourney. Earl Joder travels to New Orleans and Texas for recovery. Mr and Mrs Shields of Colorado Springs visit. Holmes couple depart for home. Waterloo lodge to meet at Masonic temple. third degree planned. Dr and Mrs Fullerton visit Tennessee. wedding of Miss Stuart Oct 10. return Oct 75. Schmidt and son visit Wil son. Hosteter reports good crops in South Dakota. Kumphrey child ill with tonsillitis. California plans abandoned. Velinef Lodge plans 100 new members and big open meeting Friday at Pythian temple. Hr BK G punk elders and McGarvey sell property at Sixth and Commercial to Sederwick and Marquis for 7004 dollars. No immediate plans for improvements.

WB. H. McCoy Sigourney Earl B. Joder New Orleans Texas Joder George Shields Colorado Springs James Holmes Vermont Third Streets O. J. Fullerton Tennessee George R. Stuart Miss Stuart J. C. Schmidt Robert Js. UL. Hosteter South Dakota Mary Geo. Kumphrey California Velinef Lodge No. 89. K. of P Pythian Temple

British car makers strike tone of cautious cheer

London reports a Pall Mall Gazette columnist urges hope for British motor firms amid rising American car popularity. He notes English chassis sell for about 1 425 dollars while Americans offer similar value at 1 000 dollars, praising efficiency and low cost over British claims of superior build quality.

London Pall Mall Gazette England

Dr Bodwell Plans Big Game Hunt in Waterloo

Dr Bodwell will hunt moose, caribou, bear and deer along with geese and other birds using multiple rifles including a .30 calibre U 3 government rimless and a .406. He will be joined by a guide and cook. trophies will go to a taxidermist for mounting to decorate his den.

Bodwell Roosevelt Africa Rodwell Waterloo

Railroad Pleads Guilty in Iowa Court Overwork fine

Davenport Iowa October 1 The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway company was fined 200 and costs in U S district court for keeping two employees working more than sixteen hours at one time The company entered a plea of guilty.

Davenport Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company United States District

Lingerie Wins In Fight With Serge At Spokane High School

Spokane Washington October 1. A forensics debate among Spokane North Central high school seniors over white lingerie versus white serge for midwinter wear ends with white serge losing. Girls decide to wear white lingerie at January commencement with no gloves and low necks and short sleeves. Dress material limited to ten dollars.

Spokane Wash Spokane North Central High School

First Brethren Church Plans New Waterloo Edifice

The First Brethren church congregation has secured options on several properties in Waterloo West for the planned church. One option site is at the north corner of Fourth and Lonost streets.

First Brethren Church Waterloo West Fourth and Lo Onst Streets

Post Season Shoot Programs Announced at Waterloo

The first annual post season shoot in Waterloo runs October 8 to 10. Ten fifteen target events per day with jack rabbit money division on day one and extra twenty five pair event. Day two features Antlers Orleans Hotel cup, donated by Guy Burnside, 16 to 22 yard handicap. Day three offers twenty target events and a high average prize of 500 targets. winner must be Iowa State Sportsmen's assoc member with at least 1204 registered targets.

Waterloo Guy Burnside Spirit Lake Waterloo Gun Club Iowa State Sportsmen's Association

Rehearsals Underway for Benefit Concert at Local Church

A large enthusiastic rehearsal was held for a benefit concert to support free beds at Seraphic Heights hospital. Rehearsals now move to Lady of Victory academy auditorium Sundays 2 50 pm and Mondays 7 30 pm. The concert, led by Mr. Chas Sindlinger, aims for 100 voices and will be at Congregational church on November 11.

Seraphic Heights Hospital Lady of Victory Academy Chas. Sindlinger

Apricot Tapioca Pudding From Old Recipe

Apricot tapioca soaked in cold water then mixed with tea tapioca and apricot syrup. Milk and sugar heated, then combined with apricot pieces layered with tapioca in a dish and baked until tender. Serve warm with cream.

Market Close Rows From New York Stock Exchange

New York market summary lists closing prices for major stocks including Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Reading Rock Island Northwestern Atchison American Smelting Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Southern Pacific Brooklyn Rapid Transit United States Steel Amalgamated Copper Great Northern St Paul Missouri Pacific New York Central Anaconda American Sugar and more with varied quotations and ticker details.

New York Stock Exchange Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Lesat Rock Island Northwestern Atchison Tinton Pacific Baltimore Ohio Southern Pacific Brooklyn Rapid Transit United States Steel Common United States Steel, Pfd Amalgamated Copner Great Northern Erle St. Paul Missouri Parifie New York Cantrale Anaconda OL Perriss Waterloo American Sugar

Laymen Missionary Board Meeting Set in Cedar Falls

The Laymen's Missionary movement executive committee and city pastors gather tomorrow evening at the Y M C A in Cedar Falls for a conference on convention plans. The First Presbyterian Church ladies serve supper at 6 54. Wilbur L Clapp executive secretary, S I Michel, and city committee chair James Hlack join the discussions.

Cedar ‘Falls Tomor‘row Y. M. Cla Hinchean First Presbyterian Church Wilbur l L. Clapp Chielengo Michel James Hlack

Goshen Attorney Held For Grand Jury In Szabo Murder

Burtoun W. Tillson an New York City attorney was held for the grand jury this afternoon on a charge of murdering Mrs Rosa Mengebik Szabo who perished in Greenwood Take Tast Judy. The grand jury will meet near Monday.

Goshen Burtoun W. Tillson New York City Rosa Mengebik Szabo Greenwood

Dr Rodwell Heads for Big Game Hunt in New Brunswick

Pioneer osteopath Dr Rodwell of this city departs tonight for a big game expedition in New Brunswick. He travels to Boston, then by steamer and rail into the province’s interior to hunt in remote forests once the Mick Mack Indiana grounds.

AL CL. Rodwell Tonteht New Brunswick Boston Mick Mack Indiana Temmaid

Roosevelt Leads In Straw Vote Across Midwest

Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin on seventeen occasions took straw votes on presidential preferences. Roosevelt led with strong totals across the states ahead of Wilson and Taft as indicated by the compiled results.

Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Roosevelt Roosevelt Wilson Taft Dehs

Treasury declines deposits to aid crop movement

Washington reports the treasury will make no deposits this fall with national banks to facilitate moving crops. Assistant Secretary Bailey, back from Dublin New Hampshire after talks with Secretary MacVeagh, announced there is no indication of the need for such deposits.

Washington Treasury Bailey Dublin N. H MaccVeagh

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