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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1914
Page
7
A court filing reports Mabel Fleckenstein seeks divorce from Fred Fleckenstein, charging adultery. She requests $275 temporary alimony and $50 monthly permanent alimony. the couple wed October 19, 1908 in Sioux City, with no children.
A group of brothers recounts a visit to Ztonk on the Rhine near the Black Street where German officers and wounded occupy forts. They describe seeing delayed mobilization, family ties, farming and teaching professions, and the ongoing war impact as distant artillery booms echo.
A robbery at Raymond stock yards stole seven market hogs and a team, later sold to Cedar Falls Cream Co. The group used a $100 check from W. F. Tostlebe, cashed in Cedar Falls, as officers pursue suspects believed to be local. One suspect escaped custody while transporting another to jail.
A chaotic scene described with odd phrasing notes a bank robbery incident involving a victim named Duncan and a rapid, magical-tinged assault. Authorities report multiple disruptions as several groups moved through the area, drawing a swift response.
The Paris Opta report notes President Wilson’s response to Emperor William’s telegram claiming the war would end soon. French papers publish the letter with little comment, while Vienna's channels suggest Austria’s top military head supports the U.S. stance and unity in the war effort.
Devoted member Eliza Munion died after illness kept her from meetings and she aided church work with grace. The Robert Anderson Relief Corps offers sympathy to bereaved friends and prays for the heavenly reward of the departed. The notice closes with mournful reflections and lists remaining names Dora Kix or similar.
Workmen began clearing the old police court room this morning and police court will convene in the council chamber on the third floor of the city hall. The former court room becomes a garage for the pollen department and the council chamber will house the police judge and council members.
Frank Copeland and family were moved Friday from the W. P. Moore residence to the Hamilton Mines property just south of the F.C. tracks as Sr. Yousholder and family were involved in the arrangement.
Minot residents Arthur Whitney and grandson Glenn Berryway visited Sioux City for a few days. John Slaughter of Winthrop IA died October 3 1914 age 51. He married Anna Chase in 1888 and leaves a widow and two children Sidney Kellerton and Mrs Uela Riley. Sleeper notices show surrounding visitors and family travel.
Two children and two grandchildren survive along with two sisters Mrs Sidney Sickles of Janesville and Mrs James Hickman of Winthrop, brothers Joe Slaughter of Waterloo and Tom Slaughter of Winthrop, a stepmother and several half siblings. A long service note remains as Rev. Holland conducted the M E church funeral with pallbearers the deceased’s brothers and the Buffalo lodge member present.
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