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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1911

Page

10

Market Slump Damps Wheat and Corn as Traders Sell

Chicago market notes sharp selling in wheat and corn amid weak grains and mixed oats. December wheat opens near 98 8-8 to 98 3-4, falls to 97 3-4, while corn slides from 63 1-8 to 61 3-8. Livestock prices hold firm in St Louis and Omaha findings. New York stocks mix with Amalgamated Copper and other issues.

Chicago Australia Atlantic New York Stock Exchange Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Rock Island Chicago Great Western Osee Atchison American ‘Smelter Union Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Southern Pacific Brooklyn Rapid Transit United States Steel Northern Pacific Great Northern Big Cere Bar Bt. Paul Missouri Pacific York Gentral Ansconda

Holden Urged for Governor and Iowa Market Notes

Speculation about Prof FP G Holden of Iowa State College Ames entering gubernatorial race grows among Iowa politicians. He says citizens should enter public service if needed, arguing for new politics based on results. Market report from Des Moines notes farm prices and shortages, including butter eggs apples and potatoes, with local sales and incidents at Waterloo markets.

Waterloo Wellington Kansas Torker Ae Aristos Ile Des Moines Ort FP. G. Holden Lowa Beate College Ames Com Gospel Holden Iowa

Former Waterloo Resident Dead in Redlands California

Peres J. Stantes, a former Waterloo resident born in Berlin Wis, died in Redlands California. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Redlands with friends praising his character and lifelong civic involvement. He left Waterloo for California in 1890 and, until health forced retirement, was active in business and church life. First Congregational Church harvest supper noted for Monday October 12 at 4:30.

Peres J. Stantes Waterloo Redlands Cal Puneral Staniey Berlin Wis. Ave California Waterton Stanley

New Faces At Local Gun Club Scores Rise

Yesterday an updated turnout at the gun club brought many new shooters and ideal weather. Average scores neared 80 percent as 1325 targets were fired. Notable scores included Hummel 92 and Parrott 100. Roney’s Boys’ concert announced for First Baptist Church on Monday October 30.

Ave Shores Roney First Baptist Church

Four Diphtheria Cases Recorded in City

Four new diphtheria cases were filed in the city clerk's office today. They are Marie Bartelt, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard T Bartelt of Newell Street, and a child of John and Mrs W J Schmitz, 23 Franklin Street. Total cases on record now stand at twenty four. Each case is promptly logged at city hall, and fumigation and precautions are used to prevent further spread.

Marie Bartelt Richard T Bartelt Newell Street John W. J. Schmitz Franklin Street

Union Meeting for Sabbath School Teacher Classes

An enthusiastic gathering is planned for next Wednesday evening at First Presbyterian church. Teacher training classes across Sabbath schools unite for a meeting led by Jean Bart Balcomb with exams and diplomas to be awarded. Rev. M. G. Munn will address the group. all Sunday school workers invited.

First Presbyterian Church Jean Bart Balcomb M. G. Munn United Presbyterian Church

Judge rejects mortgage cancellation in Cropper case

In Cropper versus Landrum Judge Platt declines to cancel a 1909 note and mortgage for 1100 tied to a Sanitary mouth piece deal. He urges locating the defendant and checking for an innocent purchaser who may hold the note, warning the plaintiff of possible rights of a third party. A church supper notice follows.

Platt Margaret Cropper W. E. Landrum

Pair of Dismissals in Army City Assault Case

Harmon and Carmichael faced assault and battery charges with Harmon fined 100 dollars or 40 days on the streets after a lengthy trial. The case drew a large crowd as witnesses testified about a punch at Elke hall dance and a injured optician. Both other charges against Mrs. Harmon and Carmichael were dismissed. costs charged to the plaintiff.

Tra Harmon Caldwell Charles Carmichael Elke’ Hall Bertha Harmon

New Clock To Replace Old One On Bank Corner

Waterloo Savings Bank to install a new larger clock on its Bridge street corner wall after removing the old timepiece. Pedestrians who rely on the clock for timekeeping anticipate the upcoming upgrade as construction progresses.

Bridge Street Savings Bank Waterloo Savings Bank

Jury awards Gust Proplesch $71.50 against William Galloway Co

After an all night deliberation the jury returned a verdict at 9 am awarding Gust Proplesch 71.50 for injuries from a 16penny spike while crating gasoline engines on November 22 1918. Plaintiff claimed factory lighting and grit caused the accident. The case sought 2599 dollars.

Gust Proplesch Fred Proplesch William Galloway Co Plaintff The Plainei

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