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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1916

Page

5

Young Prisoner Confesses Theft After Detective Interrogation

Roy West, 19, arrested by Detective J F McSweeney in Minneapolis on a grand larceny charge, confessed to stealing a Goodyear Tire Company automobile loaned by his sweetheart Mabel Olson. West and roommate Robert Pringle admitted aiding the theft after learning Pringle was also under arrest and had confessed. The car, once with an Iowa plate, bore a Minneapolis number when found in Waterloo. Goodyear’s B Sears of Sioux City operated it. West had been employed by Civilization company. investigation linked to ongoing Minneapolis theft three weeks earlier.

M. &. Neary Minneapolis Roy West J. F. McSweeney Grand Arceny Waterloo West Goodear Tire Company Mabel Olson Goodyear Tir Company B. Sears Sioux City Sears Iowa G. W. Thompson Wawloo Pringle Civilization” Company

Boston Airman Gives His Life for France

Norman Prince, sergeant major of the American Flying corps in France, died in Paris from injuries after his plane was shot down on the Somme front. Harvard graduate and former lawyer, he earned a distinguished service decoration in October 1915 for destroying a German war plane. He previously escaped a Verdun crash and reportedly downed two German aeroplanes in Alsace. Remaining here for five years, he was honored in Che town haut. The piece notes further local obituaries, a fatal automobile accident in Warren, and two weddings including Miss Edna W. Steuben and Carl Suck.

Norman Prince American Flying Corps France Paris Somme Prince Harvard Verdun Alsace

Golden Wedding of Aged Winton Pair

Mr and Mrs Noah Geater celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home in Winton after 42 years in Benton county. The event was planned by their children as a surprise and they were married in Indiana before moving to the area. They had long resided on a farm.

Winton Noah Geater Eplogie

Local Briefs From Nashua Illness and Fire Incident

Mrs Lois Steiger was rushed to Waverly hospital for appendicitis surgery after a Sunday illness. Ed Hammond, a rural mail carrier, has typhoid fever threats and his wife Mrs Hammond suffers appendicitis. Glendora Foster will travel to Chicago for examination as she suffers Astin. Mrs Foltz remains in Rochester for radinal treatment. The Foster home fire started upstairs from a defective chimney and caused clothing and other damage after sparks dropped through the floor.

Nashua Lois Steiger Waverly Hospital Ed Hammond Chicago

Wilhelm's Anniversary Sale Cuts Winter Coats

Parkersburg reports big reductions on winter coats at Wilhelm's second anniversary sale. New York styles featured as part of tight inventory and advertising. F Wright Yan remains confined to bed with illness.

Wilhelm New York New York Express

Scenes of Strike War at Bayonne Plants

In Bayonne a clash erupts as plain clothes officers confront strikers near the plants. Police advance with rifles and riot guns, firing pepper shots from windows and fences before clearing attackers from cover and restoring order.

Bayonne Hitche 2 Sh Sin Flor

Marriage Announcements and Local Health Notes

Announcements report upcoming marriage of Helen Edwards with one church ceremony planned for Tuesday Oct 24. Various notices list residents visiting, illness recoveries, and social events. Clarksville community page notes views of L Metsdorf from Milwaukee, Willie Schimadeke on crutches, and a post and bake sale at the Christian church. Also mentions golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Wilcox and a local obituary for Margaret Hanwell Tatpier, born in Fountain County.

C. Becker Jim Johnean Harry Vors Harm Peters Austinville Wightman Edwards Helen Edwards Swartz Virginia Schuler Clarksville Qet L. Metsdorf Milwaukee Willie Schimadeke Attiendon Lydia Fleery PL Murphy Mil Liey Elizabeth Hickman Borane Ces Ackerman Ralph Hirkoan Davenport May Elekmin Sinclair Wis Arthur J Courthind Charins Grafton B.C. Fitch Tournal Minneapolis W Ca Northffield Minn Anto Ae Art Goethe Family Northfield Orville Clingman Weeepert Mr. Vernon Clingman Mra A. CG. Wilcox

Local notices and obituaries in a midwestern paper fragment

The unreadable OCR fragment mentions several individuals and places including Mrs Jazan Hartiens, Charles Ronwell of Nahin, Mrs Md Martin, Mrs Babe th Meni, and Mr B Melonga. It references a funeral or memorial service, a Sunday charge in May, and the county treasurer James Barlow proposing construction for a new residence near the town park.

Mitan Cane Marios Suord Jazan Hartiens Babe Ian Charles Ronwell Nahin Ter MD Martin May Aent Mags Wilfhai Pyaneh Ties Marton Waterloo Tandlard Bmelongal M. BP. Jones Park Rapids Mion Allison Eugene J. T. Potter Jamce Barlow

Residents Attend Social and Family Milestones in Mount Auburn

A jumble of personal notices lists visitors and events in Mount Auburn including Deltery A Walther and Crmity’s upcoming visit to Pittsburgh guests. Mrs. Tiere Wiegs and Mrs. Leth of Davenport attend a gathering with John Sitrave Vasniy. Cedar apple wood trip includes visitors from Washington and Waterton. local names Watler and Lupton appear with social calls and a wedding ball.

Ubvten Corkins Aetyel Abra Mini Cuemisvet Oshvbaert Ca Tren Patente Abe Gileborn Walther Pittsturk Kan Deltery Watt Miss Davari Stituwe Tiere Wiegs Ated Wiase Aind Leth Davenpart John Sitrave Chilttes Orne Wi Laimb Sire Wrehington Chile Ane Gullek Wailier Deam Bonn Lupton Tal Trimbel Eleanor Terese Sarah Vows B.A. Rawson Ta Witwon Mere Fuller Bothres Lupton Ham

Bartner county Lia elects officers and boards

A fragmented report notes the Bartler county Lia electralen meeting held last Saturday selecting Jehan Coster as president Shell Books as vice president and Allison as treasurer and secretary. A new board member Misa Banwinga Christian ranking and Carl F. Wiebke joined. Lengthy OCR errors obscure rest of the event.

Alliton Cree Bartler Lia Ahéaetralen Genes Jehan Coster Shell Books Hermain Plen Assecratory OL Missman Allison H. Wild Lenate Beer Wea Misa Banwinga Christian @ranken Carl F. Wiebke Alison OD. Molloy Bretred Hutel Alisen C. Kt. McDournt

Otterville News Briefs and Family Notices

Local notes reveal Mrs. Vaden and Mrs. Maude Wallty visiting relatives in Independence and Mitchell. Orr Meyers and family welcomed a daughter born Saturday October 14. Mrs. Minute Davis departed for Minnesota where her husband is employed. A program is planned by Professor Spent of Cratir ladis with a projected cost of $246.

Usterville Get Puaden Kunens Presbyterian Dulphs Tee & Yo Minute Davis Minnesota Wired Cratir Aiden

Dywart area notes and local obituaries mixed with events

A scrambled Dywart Dysert item lists residents and visitors, moves to Hartley, and a Friday return from White Sulphur. It notes Mrs Anis Sey and Mr George Tuber, plus household moves, a farewell to C. Kusel born 1873, and a Missionary Society convention of the Transcultural Church of Iowa with talks by Susan Baurenfeld and substantial offering.

Pysett Dedridis Talindes State University Lisbon Anissey Hiern George Tuber George Tuber, Wreethestay, Got. 11, A Bear, Iota Tarringtan Joh Cuamerman Mootay Hartley Will Wetsztein White Monroe Palo Sones Berothers Treavetlon Bendad Cameshalf Miles Weer Dyvaurt Allen Wilson Iveer Japan Jman Wiebeke Kusel Atl Laemekerk Krupp Germany America Carl Kusel

Kusel dies after long widowhood in Dysart area

Kusel died July 19 1295 leaving two infant children. Widow Mrs Kusel lived alone after his death and was a Lutheran church Sunday School teacher and member of the Ladhen Ald society and the Cemetery association. Funeral Wednesday at 0:20 from the Lutheran church with burial in Dynart cemetery. Survived by brother George Nieman Dysart three stepchildren and many grandchildren.

Kusel Dynart George Nieman Tracer Stepehildren Fred Lao Henry Wasel Dysart Birk Mary Givers Chcaga Post Friends Neiighbors

Gas and Electric News Play Day Shows Happy Workforce

A photo from an annual company picnic features the entire staff with families to illustrate unity. The piece notes play days foster goodwill and closer camaraderie across departments, aiding efficient maintenance of the organization. It mentions a glee club study club baseball team and bowling league and a club room on the third floor used for meetings and meals during winter.

Uncertain venture thanked for well wishes in new enterprise

The note expresses gratitude to friends who offered support and encouragement as the speakers embark on a new business venture and hope to make it interesting and profitable.

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