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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1915

Page

6

Two Waterloo Residences Robbed In Night Burglary

In Waterloo last night two residences were ransacked and an Odd Fellows convention delegate robbed at a hotel. About 450 pounds in jewelry and 60 dollars in cash were stolen, with losses detailed at Dr C F Bennett 192 Western Avenue and Leopold Kahn 312 Rebel Avenue. A burglar alarmed Mrs Kahn at 4 am and fled, officers searched area with extra patrols announced.

Waterloo Odd Fellows’ Convention C. F. Bennett Western Avenue Leopold Kahn Rebel Avenue Dr. A. Slaught

Temperance Talk by Dr Scanton at First Presbyterian

Dr Charles Scanton of the temperance board will address First Presbyterian Church on temperance. He spoke last night before the agnodical meeting at Cedar Palla to a large audience. He is regarded as a leading temperance speaker in the country. His topic is The Overthrow of the Liquor Traffic, and the event is under the auspices of the Business Men's Temperance association with a large turnout urged.

First Presbyterian Church Charles Scanton Temperance Board Presbyteran Church Cedar Palla Scanlon Business Men's Temperance Association

Second Concert at Grace Methodist Church Tonight

Leon Rice, the noted New York tenor, and his wife Jonia Caesar Rice, pianist, will give a second concert at Grace Methodist Church this evening, following a splendor-filled program Tuesday. Both Artists are held in high regard for exceptional ability.

Leon Rice New York Jonia Caesar Rice Grace Methodist Church Goth Afr

Jertch to Leave Hospital Friday

Charles A Bettch who was seriously wounded by a bullet from a highwayman s revolver on the night of Oct 4 has recovered enough to be moved from St Francis hospital to his home next Friday. No trace of the gunman was found. The bandit fled after shooting the grocer without securing funds.

Charles A. Bettch St. Francis

Balkan Campaign Moves and Allied Readiness Reported

Army officers in the Balkans foresee a renewed central powers push toward Montenegro with 20,000 Austrian and German troops from Galicia marching toward Sarajevo and then Montenegro. Allies mark time at Saloniki, with a large French force en route to protect the Nish to Saloniki railway as Turkish and Bulgarian forces concentrate near the Aegean and Roumanian frontiers. Strumitsa remains under Allied uncertainty while refugees and communications improve under Greek mediation.

Nerous Serbia Uskun Istip Andreas Princené Alice London Frankfort Thia Montenegro Amsterdam Central News Galicia Sarajevo II Hickiin Saloniki Paris Balkans Nish-Saloniiki Nish Prizrend Legation Prigrand Salaniki Athens Turkey Bulgaria Exchange Telegraph Dedenghateh Bulgara Aereun Sea Roumanian Zalmis Strumitsa Havas Dobrudja Roumania Danube Semendria

Fastland Owners File $470,000 Claims Over Eastland Disaster

Claims totaling 470000 dollars were filed in the United States district court here against the St Joseph Chicago Steamship Company and the Technna Transportation Company for the deaths of forty one persons and injuries to six others in the Eastland disaster.

Chicago Ort St. Joseph-Chiicago Steamship Company Technna Transportation Company Eastland United States District Court

Attaches Mian's Money Seized in Rutherford Case

A writ of attachment seized all property belonging to George Rutherford in custody of the Leighton police chief. Rutherford holds over $12 in an envelope at police headquarters. He was arrested after cashing a worthless check at Heiber drug store and is detained for a bigamy investigation. Congregationalists Meet in New Haven Henry M Beardsley elected moderator of the national council. Willian Horace Day withdrew from consideration.

J. O. Heiber George Rutherford Leighton Rutherford Heiber New Haven

Government presents case at the New Haven trial

The United States government begins presenting evidence against William Rockefeller Lewis Cass Ledyard Edward D Robbins and eight others charged as directors of the New Haven railroad with conspiracy to monopolize railroads and trolley lines in New England in New York Det 20.

New York United States William Rockefeller Lewis Cass Ledyard Edward D. Robbins New Haven New England

Home dry cleaning by solvent method advert

A reader notice touts using two ounces of solvent dissolved in two gallons of gasoline to clean dresses gloves silks and fabrics at home. Immersing items and rubbing yields bright fresh results without fading shrinking or ironing. Claims such cleaning saves five to ten dollars per household and notes gasoline and solvent sources from grocers and druggists.

Sixteen Men Killed in Butte Mine Explosion

In Butte Montana on October 19 an explosion at the Granite Mountain mine of North Butte Mining killed sixteen workers and injured eight others. Powder was being lowered to the 2800 foot level when the blast tore through the dog house and shaft area.

Evangelistic Meetings Draw Record Weeknight Crowd

At United Brethren church last night attendance topped all prior weeknights. Evangelist Anison urged that sin binds souls like Egypt and urged listeners toward the promised land of peace. The speaker recalled a personal conversion after eighteen years and urged renewal of faith.

United Brethren Church Kadesh-barnea Israel Evangelist Anison Jesus Christ Mr. Alison

VLAN Band Concert In Front Of OOF Hall Hozel Russell-Lamson

Cedar Falls Concert band conducted by BF L McCreary performs from 1 to 7 this evening before the OOF headquarters. Manager L H Hughes organized a pleasing program with cornet solos by Kirk Olesen including Coronation March Le Fille Du Regiment Espana and other selections from Meyerbeer Donizetti Waldteufel Kalman Offenbach and Weldon.

Cedar Falls Wi Lder BF. L. McCreary Hozel Russell-Lamson L. H. Hughes Pro-Gram Kirk Olesen Meyerbeer Donizetti Espana Waldteufel Capna Kalman Minuck Barcarojle Offenbach

Moonshiners Plead Guilty in Fort Smith Conspiracy Case

In Fort Smith Arkansas on October 20 seven men charged with conspiring to defraud the government in moonshine whiskey manufacture pleaded guilty in U S district court. Sentences will be set tomorrow. The case against Fred Bowles of Fort Smith was dismissed. The defendants had stood trial yesterday and their plea today surprised the court.

Fort Smith, Ark United States District Court Fred Bowles Fort Smith

Card of Thanks for Eugenе Ott and Family

The Ott family thanks friends and neighbors for assistance after the death of their wife and mother and for the floral offerings.

Eugene Ott

Judge Henderson to speak at Galloway Club lunch

Judge J. H. Henderson of Indianola will be the main speaker at a noon luncheon at the Galloway club. G. Herrick, traffic manager of the William Galloway Co., hosts the event with invitees from Waterloo traffic firms. Mrs. W. K. Eagle filed charges against her husband for disturbing the public quiet. hearing set for Thursday morning in police court. Crown flour advertised at 1.65. Shytie's Feed Store.

Henderson J. H. Henderson Indianola Commerce Galloway Club Herrick William Galloway Company Waterloo W. KE. Eagle Ankeny Street Meyers Eagle Big Wife

St Josephs Bazaar Opens Next Saturday at Elks Hall

The annual bazaar, run by St Josephs Catholic Church women, starts next Saturday evening with a chicken supper at the Elks Hall. It runs for one week, ending Saturday Oct. 0. Suppers are served each evening except Monday. Myers orchestra plays nightly. Booths include candy, doll, and married and young women’s fancy articles. Many valuable articles will be auctioned.

Women of

Temperatures, Optical Co Data From Past Decades

Fragmentary weather data shows temperatures ranging from the mid thirties to the mid sixties across several years. The gauge records January through past years, noting highs and lows with reference to Buchanan Optical Co. and specific times.

Buchanan Optical Co

Morning Wedding at St Marys Church

This morning at 8:30 Miss Anna Ge Beacher and Mr Henry J Glaza were united in marriage by Father Ray H P Rohiman at St Marys church. Attendants Miss Rose Glaza and Joe Glaza wore blue traveling suits. A breakfast followed at 11 at the Broom home 200 Witty street with Mrs L E Glaza and Mrs T L Berres assisting.

St. Mary's Church Anna Ge. Beacher Henry J. Glaza Ray H. P. Rohiman Rose Glaza Joe Glaza Broom Witty Street L. E. Glaza T. L. Berres Berres

Remarkable Health Claims Promoted for Quaker Herb Extract

An advertisement from a Waterloo health teacher promotes Quaker Herb Extract as a cure for stomach and digestive issues. It cites a patron, Ezra Prangley, a long-time Jesup resident, praising the remedy after two years of stomach trouble. The piece urges readers to try the extract, touts its herb-only formula, and lists prices and a local retailer.

Ezra Prangley Jesup Prangley Model Pharmacy Waterloo Hansen & Hansen's East Fourth Street

Sister of Groom in Tappi Minn Named

A sister of the groom from Tappi Minnesota is mentioned in relation to the wedding of John Glaze’s son. The article notes the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs John Glaze.

Tappi, Minn John Glaze

Wanted Woman for Farm Work in Cedar Falls Area

Help needed for farm duties with good wages and a modern house. Apply to Mrs. Austin Leversee, Cedar Falls R. No. 1. Seena.

Wonman Austin Leversee Cedar Falls R Ee Seena

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