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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1911
Page
8
Ft Dodge Iowa October 14 Special Final evidence was heard in the Coin separate main Mance at 11 o'clock today as the judge postponed pleas. The defense examined illness and tempers while Coffin said he tried to make his wife happy and often apologized. Witnesses testified Mrs Coffin called him an old fool and the case revolves around domestic strife and efforts at reconciliation.
Auction style notice describes a business chance in Thorpe Iowa with a $3000 net yearly sales target, post office subsidy of $175, low rent and long lease, buyer to pay 800 on the dollar cash, no trades, inspection welcome. Also advertises sale of 80 acre farm in Bremer county near Waverly Plainfield and Horton with seven room house, barn, 40 plowable acres, smooth tillable land, good water, no stone. Price 75 per acre with easy terms. Apply A Vogel Harnessmaker Anthon Iowa.
In a damaged fragment, a speaker suggests the possibility of bringing someone home dead and contemplates the idea of Nellie caring for old felines. Mrs Coffin denies the stated allegations and events referenced.
A roundup of short notices records glasses and eye tests in Buchanan. visits in Waterloo and to nearby towns. births, travels, and legal changes. Notables include a Denver street birth, cattle congress attendance, and a divorce decree for Angie Dunham. The final line promotes the Crystal as a meeting place when in doubt.
Announcements note District No 15 Neighborhood Bible class will meet Monday evening at Mrs Mason's Franklin Street home instead of Tuesday. Also W RC meets Monday afternoon at 2 in G A R hall to practice for inspection next day. Rev Spry to address men’s class at First M E church tomorrow at 10 am. Lady Maccabees reminder that assessments are due October 20.
Merchants report a successful week with strong out of town trade. Fred W. Meek oversaw refunds at the Irving hotel, distributing railroad fare rebates. Stores also offered their own refunds, producing thousands of dollars in rebates though the total is uncertain. Dr. Walter M. Blowers opens eye ear nose throat offices in First National bank building.
Chicago today hosts a championship caliber basketball clash as Chicago meets Purdue, the sole major event in the Middle West for the day, highlighting the competitive slate.
Hearing of alleged leaders in a charivari at Henry Fry’s home continues with two west high school boys aged 15 and 16 charged for breaking a door and causing extensive property damage. Witnesses name 19 more youths. trial set for next Saturday. Fry seeks not vindictive action, says damages exceed 100 dollars.
District court judges issue a special order creating a fixed schedule for naturalization petitions to be heard after filing. The new dates specify hearings on new petitions for Black Hawk County on the second day of May and September terms, Buchanan on the second day of May and October terms, Delaware on the second day of May and September terms, and Grundy on the second day of April and September terms.
A severe storm yesterday night damaged William Garland's residence at 1803 Lafayette Street with hail and heavy rain. A weather observer reported 0.70 inch of rainfall, contributing to October's already heavy totals exceeding five inches. the damage is insured by Town Manufacturers Co. An Evening Courier want ad follows.
Cedar Rapids reports sugar prices at a peak not seen in decades. Refineries seek to buy back contracts to limit losses as Europe’s cane crop remains scarce and Germany competes with the United States for Cuban sugar. Prices in New York hold at about 6.75 per 100 pounds, with Cedar Rapids wholesalers paying roughly 7.08 for 100 pounds. The article notes a possible drop is unlikely, as refineries prefer buying back contracts while the sugar and coffee markets face ongoing shortages and speculative pressure.
The body of Dr B W Crouse will be taken to Waterloo Sunday night and awaited burial at 209 Town Street. The funeral will be held Monday morning at West Presbyterian Church with Dr C H Purmort of Des Moines in charge. Dr FE J Waddell left for St Louis to meet the new party while Dr and Mrs Smalt, from Kansas, will meet them at Cedar Rapids and accompany to Waterloo.
A raid led by Chief Hamilton Armstrong at Mrs. William Sexton’s home 1346 Sherman Dietrier confiscated roulette wheels and other gambling paraphernalia. Several women were found at the scene and elsewhere in the house where they had engaged in gaming. No arrests or tests were reported.
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