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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1915

Page

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Widow wins two thirds of Grundy county farm in suit

In Grundy county Iowa a district court decision allocates two thirds of a 200 acre farm to Mrs. Arends, daughter of a widow who allegedly used a forged path to secure the estate. The case, heard before Judge George W. Dunham in Manchester, resolved after long records work and testimony. Attorneys A H Sargent and H E Spangler represented the plaintiff. defendants were defended by Fudge Hansier and Mr Longley.

Cedar Rapids Net Arends District Court of Grundy County Iowa George W. Dunham Manchester de Otes Utle Im A. H. Sargent H. E. Spangler Denton Good Sargent & Spangier Fudge Hansieread Longley Waterloo

White Plague Claims Pauline Millett at Eighteen

Pauline Millett, 18, died of consumption in Vinton after years of illness. Her funeral was held at the family home with Rev. Temple leading services. She was a 1915 graduate and active in the M B church and Sunday School.

Vinton, Orl Pauline Milott Janes Mitchell Pauline Wank Our E. J. Millett Dilford Academy Oregon Tey. T. Ti Jane Elliott HH. Pitts Pitts Polk Township Vinton Westover & Pitts A. G. Adams High Alassman Bishop Fallows Congressman Goad Willett Colonel Palmer Shellsburg Opera House Vioton Khauss Triske O’hara

Aged Iowa farm hand dies by own action in Iowa City

An 18 year old inmate of a farm in Iowa City died at a hospital after shooting himself with a .32 caliber revolver. He had been despondent over his late wife and attempted suicide in the Rock Island Railway freight yards area.

Iowa City Hichter Pioneer Farm Rock Nd Pheu E Uough

O Brien County Spends on Sutherland Peters on Road

Primghar Iowa October 13 O Brien County has spent over five thousand dollars on the Sutherland Peters road. Farmers hauled 400 loads of gravel and a new elevating grader with two forty horsepower tractors is in use. Eleven duty wagons assist with the dirt haul toward Mitchell Grade. Engineers project over 6 900 yards of dirt needed to finish the work.

Primghar O'Brien Sutherland-Peterzon Mitchell Krade Radidar Plang

Town City Faces a Dry Christmas

Des Moines reports no alcohol in town as Iowa City, within two miles of a state education institution, must close grog shops by December 22 under a general measure of the Thirty-fifth general assembly. The law bans saloons near the university, making a dry Christmas certain.

Des Moines Thirty-fifth General Assembly Glate University Temperanee Tredrys Iowa City John Nanitwend Alan's Temperance Association Jows City State Board of Education Existance

Conference on Foot and Mouth Disease in Chicago

Des Moines reports an upcoming conference in Chicago on November 29 and 30 to coordinate state and federal officials in handling foot and mouth disease. Dr. J J Gibson Iowa state veterinarian argues the national animal health commission is best equipped to manage epidemics and urges strong cooperation. Reports indicate livestock from Omaha markets have been shipped into Iowa, including a week with 490 feeder loads sent from South Omaha.

Des Moines Chicago Pho J. J. Gibson Animal Health Commission Gibson Iowa Omaha South Omaha

Drummer and Suffragist Miss Carole Burkhardt

In Cedar Rapids on Oct 18 Miss Carole Burkhardt of Boone Iowa uses a business card for a traveling sales role as a female drummer. A suffragist active in Iowa she promotes stamps and attends the Des Moines convention while funding the movement and her own campaigns.

Cedar Rapids C. v. Burghardt Boone Miss Burchardt Miss Burghardt Lleague Iowa Des Moines Misa Burghardt

Duck hunting outlook fades in Humboldt area

Humboldt reports poor duck hunting as northern Iowa migratory birds remain scarce amid rainy weather. Local shooting on small and locally raised ducks is weak, with better conditions possible after a late October cold snap. Meanwhile, anglers enjoy good catches as the state fish and game department recently delivered a carload of fish.

Humboldt Iowa State Fish and Game Department

Iowa Baptists Map Noted Convention in Cedar Rapids

The Iowa Baptists in State Convention in Cedar Rapids from October 27 to 31 will draw over 1 000 attendees including at least 600 B Y P U members. Missionary William Fetler will praise the country of his birth and urge support, while LS Butler of Boston and Dean Shailer Mathews of Chicago speak on Baptist work and northern cooperation. Daily noon meetings at Strand Theatre led by Dr Howland Hanson are highlighted with two banquets Saturday evening and speeches by Drs Gray Ford and others.

Cedar Rapids B. Y. PL U's William Fetler Russia America Iowa LS. Butler Boston Northern Baptist Convention Strand Theatre Howland Hanson Des Moines Jayden Dean Shailer Mathews University of Chicago Northern| Baptist Convention CG. D. Gray The Baptist Standard Chicago S.I. Ford Laws Baptist Convention Uty

Woman fends off burglar at farmhouse near Sheldon

Mrs. Walter Jennings, living west of Sheldon, fired a .32 revolver at a burglar trying to enter through a window on Wednesday night. She believes ten men were present as she heard voices. A bloody wad of paper found miles from the house suggests a shot struck. The intruder fled. no arrest reported.

Sheldon Walter Jonnlngs Victor Bomgane

Short Agriculture Courses Meet Modern Farm Needs

Ames October 18 Iowa asks for short courses in dairy ing fruit growing poultry raising and vegetable gardening A new three day program will cover four of five subjects with demonstrations. The fruit expert will prune spray and graft sample poultry judging and dressing for market will be shown. Landscape planning will address town projects and beautification. Women as well as men may attend.

Ames Iowa IK. Biss Agricultural Extension Department State College

Old Cold Lunches Fade From Rural Schools

Ames, Oct 18. Rural schools will shift to hot lunches as the State College home economics department drives new courses. About 300 rural teachers and county superintendents enrolled in the summer session program covering hot dishes, lunch service during school hours, equipment needs, sewing and household management to improve rural education.

Ames Red State College Towa

Pella Youths Sacrifice Skin to Aid Burned Man

In Pella on October 18, youths offered skin grafts for Huip Hrevklandes injured in a car crash. Reported surgery removed up to twenty skin pieces from several volunteers, aiding Brennklander on a hopeful road to recovery amid the severe burns.

Pella Evers Huip Hrevklandes Brennklander

Open New Home of Scottish Rite in Washington DC

The Scottish Rite temple in Washington DC was dedicated with elaborate ceremonies in the presence of many Masons. The sixteenth street site features a pyramid-shaped structure with a grand atrium, fluted pillars, and a temple dome, drawing visitors and notable Freemasons from across the country.

Washington, D. C Masonic Temple Supreme Counel Scottish Rite Freemasonry United States Wort Arausolus Arteshist Halicarnassus Eapital Sixteenth Street White House Washington Supreme Council of Freemasonry Atriay Isis Nepthys Supreme Council Executive Chamber

Mrs Beidel Endorses Lydia E Pinkham Remedy for Women

Shippensburg Pennsylvania resident Mrs James A Beidel testifies to relief from monthly agony and post childbirth female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits improved health and recommends the remedy to others, noting its herbal, non narcotic composition and confidential expert guidance from Lynn Massachusetts.

Shippensburg Lydia E. _ Pinkham Lydia EB. Pinkham James A. Beidel U. N. Penn Street Lydia B. Pinkham Pinkham Lynn Mass Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E.pinkham

Dr John Fleming Dies in California

Dr John Fleming a Waterloo native who lived three and a half years in Waterloo died Sunday October 3 at his Pasadena California home. He was 79 years six months old and survived by his widow and two children in the east. He served in Co B First Michigan Cavalry for three and a half years and later practiced magnetic healing. He was active in the G A R and Mason orders at his funeral in Waterloo. A Pasadena paper notes many friends and admired character.

John Fleming Waterloo Pasadena Cal Ter Margaret Derrick Lafayette Street Fleming Vermont Middlewest Michigan Co. B First Michigan Cavalry California Mexico

Grace Church hosts Bests Artists series concert

The first in the C. W. Bests Artists series will be at Grace Methodist Church this evening. Featured performers include Venetian harpist Alberto Salvi English violinist Marguerite Austin and American soprano Misa Florence Hedstriam. An exceptional program is promised.

C. W. Best Grace Methodist Church Alberto Salvi Marguerite Austin Misa Florence Hedstriam

Diapepsia Claim Promises Quick Digestive Relief

Advertises Pape's Diapepsia as a harmless candy like remedy to stop indigestion sour stomach belching and acidity. Claims relief within five minutes and that it prevents headaches nausea and sleepless nights from stomach misery. Availability through druggists with enough supply to overcome worst cases.

Pape

Want Ads Boost Courier and Reporter Revenue?

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