Miss Cecile Esty Rescued After Lake Michigan Jump
Chicago report notes Miss Cecile Esty a 22 year old college graduate and settlement worker jumped into Lake Michigan near Oak Street. Firemen park policeman and a rescuer saved her as she asked not to have her purse searched claiming only pennies were inside. Police think letters in the handbag may reveal the cause of her despondency linked to a possible love affair.
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Chicago
Cecile Esty
Lake Michigan
Oak Street
Miss Esty
A. K. Altenburg
West Erie Street
Charles Haultman
Harry Schultz
Haultman
Schultz
R. C. Warner
Warner
East Chicago Avenue
White Cross Society
Vice District
Crown Point
Ind
Valparaiso College
Damages Sought in Wake of Boy's Death Against James Maine Co
The case of J. H. Meggison administrator against James Maine Sons Co was called for trial before Judge Ransier. Meggison seeks damages for the death of his 12 year old son alleging negligence in the purveyance of sorghum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Meggison
James Maine Sons Co
Ransier
Boy Dies From Timber Fall At Bank Construction Site
The youth died after a timber fragment struck him as he walked by the First National Bank building during ongoing construction. Plaintiffs allege negligence by the defendant. Attorneys W N Birdsall and GC W Mullan represent the plaintiff. defense lawyers include Alfred Longley and a Cedar Rapids attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
W. N. Birdsall
GC. W. Mullan
Alfred Longley
Cedar Rapids
Dictionary Savings and the Meaning of Bridge Terms
A newspaper note urges readers to Buy a dictionary via six coupons with a small bonus, describing it as a bridge between ignorance and knowledge. It explains terms used in law and bridge construction, and notes pupils are buying aggressively as the sale continues.
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Courier Dictionary
Vaudeville Week at Crystal Theatre Promises Top Acts
Crystal theatre presents a strong vaudeville bill through Orpheum Western circuit. Headliner In the Subway showcases New York underground transit. The Wrong Note by Lewis and Pearson sparks strong comedy. Sadie Helf, sister of J Fred Helf, appears as a leading comedienne. Blocksom and Burns perform burlesque equilibrism. Careno Trio offers juggling and dog act Prince for added laughs.
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J. Jolly Jones, Jr
Crystal Theatre
Orpheum
Keith & Proctor
New York
Lewis and Pearson
Sadie Helf
J. Fred Helf
Blocksom
Burns
Careno
Prince
Apples Weigh a Pound Each at Gipe Farm
The Courier credits T. J. Gipe for six exceptionally large Greenings apples weighing three quarters to a full pound each. The fruit were brought to the office and measured nearly four inches in diameter. Gipe grew about 40 bushels of this variety on his Waterloo area farm four miles away.
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T. J. Gipe
Spiritism Tonight in Tent Discussions at Vin ton Cortlandt
Services at the tent corner Vin ton and Cortlandt streets resume yesterday and will likely close Oct 15. A strong program is planned with topics including Spiritualism in light of scripture, What is Man, The Fate of the Wicked, The Final Home of the Redeemed, What the Bible Says About the United States, and What is the Mark of the Beast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton and Cortlandt Streets
United States
Faith Mission draws many as meeting sees conversions
An unusually good Faith Mission meeting last night reported several conversions. Mrs. C. T. Berea, known as the Yankee Ev canseelist, plans a rally next week in Chicago. Mrs. Berea’s final sermon for the present is Wednesday evening with a return around October 22 for three weeks.
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Faith Mission
C. T. Berea
Bors
Early Settler Id Summoned in Waterloo Deaths
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs. Gertrude Grant at her daughter's home in Waterloo after a stroke apoplexy on Sunday. Born 1843 in Steuben County New York she lived in Black Hawk County since 1845 and had been with daughter Edith Groves at 102 Lafayette Street. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at First Baptist Church with burial in Fairview cemetery. Also noted are the deaths of Tuuke Cahill and infant Elmer Dale Simmons with brief funeral details and burial plans. A baseball box score from Comiskey Park shows White Sox defeating Cleveland 10 to 4, highlighting Zeiger home run and five RBI for the day.
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Gertrude Grant
Black Hawk County
Edith Groves
Lafayette Street
Gertrude Amelia Pendleton
Greenwood
Steuben County
Ticonderoga
N. Y
John Miller Grant
Frederick Henry
Francis Augustus
Grace’ Ida Grant
Francis
Edith Grant Groves
Emma Streeter
Cedar Falls
Ebnezer Pendleton
Waterloo
Fred
Thornburg
Roy Tewarl
Will Burnett
Fred Grant, Jr
Grant Groves
E. A. Valiant
First Baptist Church
Fairview Cemetery
Ladies’ Aid Society of
North Waterloo
BOM
Tuuke Cahill
Stephen Murphy
Walnut Street
Decedent
Smith's Falls
Ontario
Canada
Thomas
Mary Cahill
James
Denver
John
Milwaukee
Larn
Morris
Will
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Treath
Elmer Dale
Charles V. Simmons
First Street West
Chicago
Cleveland
Comiskey‘s Park
Whites Sox
Sox
Zeiger
Henz
Whites
Ekereta
Raskette
Easterly
City in Brief: Waterloo Notes and Local Movements
Waterloo items report Robert Kinsman moving to Chicago for Chicago Dental College, Mrs. Zeising's El Paso trip for health, Misses Zimmerman heading to Arizona for winter, and local moves from G. W. Baughman store to public service bids. Also noted are court actions, illnesses, and travel of residents to Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and Lewiston with several civic and social updates.
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Hugh Zeising
Mayme Zeising
el Paso
Texas
Miss Zelsing
Mabel Barrett
Kramer Hardware Company
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la Porte
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Iowa Falls
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Los Angeles
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Sixth Street West
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Waverly
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Wenatchee
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Atlanta, Ga
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Berlin
Harris Queer
Gaskins
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Manchester
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W.ooh. Webb
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Emily
Willams
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Fox Township
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Idaho
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Atty. of
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House OF Tnts
ETM
Greater
Blocksom & Burns, Ercentriques Extraordinary
Originatora of
Comedienna
Comedienne
Pricea
Illinois Post Graduate and Training School For Nurses
Garfield Avenue
H. M. Anderson
Chas. Berth
Brenneck & Meyers
J. F. Booth, Co
A. Draper
East Side Candy Kitchen
C. H. Eighmey
Ellis Pharmacy
Entz Bros
H. P. Estey
W. E. Doft
W. B. Fox
Wm. Fried & Son
Steve Gentle
Tony Gentle
Halden & Floyd
Henderson Drug Co
J. K. Joder & Son
John DeBanis & Co
Langfeldt Candy CO
Iowa
Knapp Drug Co
Koeneke & Wolfe
Landgraf & Co
Frank la Tier
C. L. McDermott
Peter Mavrelis
Aug. Mercurio
C. J. Miller
A. H. Pinkerton
Sam H. Pinkerton
Red Cross Drug Co
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A. C. Smith Drug Co
Sore & Co
W. Taggart
Wangler Bros
Williams Cigar Store
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