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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
3
Local merchants report a bogus check writer, dressed as a farmer, who used the name Lloyd Henry on drafts. Authorities fear he may leave the area tonight after netting over $100, and residents are warned strangers will face scrutiny at counters citywide.
Karl von Lackum, staffer in the mailing department of the Courier and Reporter, living with his brother Job von Lackum at 803 West Highth Street, fell into an elevator shaft in the Courier building. He sustained a compound fracture of the left leg above the knee and was rushed to Presbyterian hospital for immediate treatment with an expected week of rest before repair.
The Waterloo navy station closing date extended from Oct 5. Chief T R Hansen orders report to Des Moines for transfer. Hubert Young may go to Great Lakes station. Navy voluntary enlistments closed Oct 1. qualified applicants will undergo examinations and possible induction after approval.
Lee Withers and Edward Lolhenstiel face manslaughter charges in municipal court after a coroner verdict tied their careless driving to the death of John Poffenberger. The information cites unlawful driving on city streets and a fatal collision with J. S. Rainbow. Preliminary hearing before Judge Birdsall set at 2 p.m.
A refined firearm collection in Brown Crockery window at 178 Bridge Street showcases over 30 years of research. It traces weapon history from lighted fuse guns to flint locks, matchlocks, and percussion caps, through Civil War cartridge guns, with rare world items including ivory inlay and a 300-year-old Philippine bronze cannon. Capt. Co P Wright displays a German captain’s WWI equipment at Henderson Drug, including automatic revolvers, gas mask, knives, and personal effects.
Mrs. W. W. Whitenack a 40 year Waterloo resident and active church and fraternal member died at 9 30 a m at 218 Vine street. Survived by husband W W Whitenack daughter Mrs H S Rodibaugh Cedar Rapids son E W Whitewatk Waterloo. services Saturday at 8 50 a m with burial in Cedar Rapids. flowers declined.
The Commercial club seeks Mrs. Walter Dowd a Waterloo resident to inform her about her husband’s death in Mason City last week. She had not seen him for a month prior and has not yet communicated with club officials. Classes starting September 39 and contact details appear in an advertisement.
Charles D Bellmer of Dunkerton conferred with the Red Cross home service in Des Moines to determine the fate of his son Harold Bellmer listed as missing in action. The story notes Congressman Burton E Sweet recalling the first Iowa boy he saw in a French hospital.
Three youths from Waterloo Winthrop and Porte City meet Marine recruiting officer Sergt Murphy to apply for induction. Kann Slaughter Kaiser names join process. applications sent to provost marshal general for approval. If all pass exams they may depart together for training, the article notes.
County auditor records show total levies for every taxation district. Eagle township district No 8 has 23.92 mills, district No 5 25.42 mills, Lester township districts Nos 2 and 7 total 27.93 mills. East Waterloo independent district carries the highest levy at 119.62 mills.
Waterloo Greeks post a total subscription of 16200 to the fourth Liberty Bond issue. Of this amount 7300 was by Tilinoigs Central shop workers and 7850 by other Greeks in the city. A New York telegram from Euripides Keharas urged broad Greek support as Greeks fight under the Stars and Stripes and the Greek flag. Temperature notes and stray shipping text follow in the column.
The Upper Iowa conference of the Methodist Episcopal church meets with Bishop Hughes enforcing fast business pace and Sunday deadline for appointments. Many pastors seek outside work, others transfer or retire. impact includes temperance talks and hospital plans, with an educational jubilee banquet tonight featuring Dr. John W. Hancher.
The Iowa State Dairy Association Dairy Cattle Congress awards prizes for butter and dairy products. Winners include A Jorgenson Alla Vista navy butter score 95 MM P Christensen Algona gathered cream score 96 Herley Evert Jesup whole milk score 97 C J Stronoback Denton cheese score 95 and F R Markley Ames cottage cheese winner.
Prince Maximilian of Baden named German imperial chancellor as pan-German opposition to peace calls grows. Allied forces break Hindenburg line near St. Quentin and Le Catelet, pressing toward the Somme and Osse rivers. French, American, and British troops advance, with Belgian actions around Ypres and La Bassée signaling German withdrawal as Austria contemplates negotiated peace under Baron von Hussarek.
Orange Township reports a day of activities including a patriotic parade in Waterloo and a Dairy Cattle Congress. Local residents attend church events, visits, and educational plans while influenza limits gatherings and schools close.
Delegates of the district conference of the Church of the Brethren meet in Sheldon this week then proceed to Mt Morris Alabama to engage in work at Mt Morris College for the upcoming school year.
Farmers show strong interest in daily plowing demonstrations at the Dairy Cattle Congress. National Cleveland Fordson Interstate and Waterloo Hay tractors appear, praised for time saving labor and contributing to increased food production in the United States, France, and England.
In Town Falls Indiana on October 8 the Home Lodge No 192 A T and A M dedicated its service flag featuring 27 stars representing members of the lodge in service. Past Master James G Farrington led the ceremony Rev C William Bust spoke on Light of the Star, with Masonic quartet, piano solos by Mary Kamberling and Florence Stockdale and a vocal by Ina Sanders. Also notes on Town Gas Co resuming service after fire and over subscription to fourth liberty loan led by L Hollis Jones including local participation.
To Mr and Mrs Charles J Nelson Lincoln township a son born Sept 30. To Mr and Mrs Andrew Hansen Cur dar Falls a son born Sept 21. To Mr and Mrs William Forsyth gesac Palle a son born Sept 30. Prainy ath.
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