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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1914

Page

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Wilson Wants Second Term President in 1916 Bid

Washington reports Vice President Marshall released a statement saying President Wilson would seek re election. Secretary Tumulty said the White House had no knowledge of the statement and would not comment. The court filing alleges a conspiracy to alienate the affections of Mr Shane from the plaintiff and cites alleged actions by Myre Carter and Mac Shane. The plaintiff claims damages of 1500.

Washington, D. C Marshall Wilson Tumulty White House Shane Carter J. Jordan Une Carter Poui MacShane Iis Pshe Hou Dia

Final chapter of romance ends with Mrs. Wilson’s death

The last act of a Waterloo romance closes with the death of Mrs. Arthur Wilson. Arthur, known as One String Wilson, wed Dagmar Dunlap after failing to find witnesses for a marriage in Waterloo. Manager Fenberg and district clerk Fred Pettit arranged the license, and the couple married at night before leaving by the midnight train. News then arrived of Mrs. Wilson’s death.

Arthur Wilson Dagmar Dunlap Rochester Artur The Majestic Miss Dunlap Waterloo Fenberg Fred Pettit Oelack

Littleton notes and local social items from Cedar Falls

Sept 1 items report Sybil Ozias Lwill and Sy Waterloo and Neva Gallup attending East Side High School at Cedar Falls. Local merchant P FE Gensim sold property and general merchandise to Waterloo parties. A hunting trip party including Stevensons McGlaughlin Hayward Ball Potts and Lane traveled west. S.S. gathering at Lenius bridge saw children enjoy swinging and ice cream. C U B Scroksy’s health improved at home on Jefferson Street.

Littleton Sybil Ozias Lwill East Side Waterloo Neva Gallup Cedar Falls P. FE Gensim Stevenson Ball S. S Lenius Bridge

Hardwick Nominated for Bacon's Senate Seat at Convention

Macon Ga Sept 2 Congressmen Thos W Hardwick was nominated by the state Democratic convention at the 14th ballot to fill the unexpired term of the late United States Senator A O Bacon The vote was Hardwick 123 Slaton 4 Waterhin s 4 The nomination is considered equivalent to election

Hardwick Fork Governois Macon Thos Hardwick United States Bacon Slaton Watehins

Chinese troops land on Chinese territory near Hankou

Washington dispatches report Chinese officials noting that landing troops by a tap on Chinese territory at Hankou does not constitute a distinct violation of sovereignty. The alert was conveyed to American consular officers in Chefoo and Shanghai as tensions rise over the incident.

Washington Chinex Chee Roo Hungckow Eraling

Kronprin Wilhelm Reported Captured News from New York

Sir Courtenay Bennett announced that a trusted source says the North German Lloyd steamer Kronprin Wilhelm has been captured near nearby waters by British cruisers and sent toward Bermuda. He noted the information is unconfirmed but believed plausible.

New York Courtenay Bennett British Ag Mermuda

Grinnell party takes new car to Waterhee Monday

In Dunkerton Iowa on Sept 1 Mrs J M Grinnell Miss Grace Grinnell Miss Mina Wressee and Miss Blanche Holderndut with Errol Canfield as chauffeur were authorized to Waterhee Monday in J D Grinnell's new car. Arthur Clubing returned from a visit near Stanley Mina. Prairie chickens were ripe and local sports plan to hunt them. Kurl Potter of Waterloo and Dr Buckmaster join the chicken hunt. Recent rain hinders bird dogs' tracking of chickens.

Dunkerton Mre J. NM. Grinnell Grace Grinnell Mina Wressee Blanche Holderndut Errol Canfield J. D. Grinnell Arthur Clubing Stanley Mina Kurl Potter Waterloo Dr. Buckmaster

Funeral Gatherings and Local Church Activities in Bristow

Residents attended the funeral of Mrs. Wendt with relatives from Spencer Granville IL Faribault Minn and others. The WCTU met at Mrs G W Zellers and planned a program. Rev Ferguson of Waterloo preached with Rev Stowe from Greeley expected to replace him. Musser property bought by Poole and Coonley to move into former home. School staff announced with Prof Aanan Madge Boylan Miss Larson Elsie Jordan Emma Cross and Reeve visiting from Des Moines. King’s Daughters peck at ure park and Loyal Sons and Daughters hosts by Miss Sidmora’s group.

W. Modirth Aly Aesau Spencer, Henry Izzie Moehl Granville CG. IL Baker Yitt John Correll Faribault Minn Wendt G. W. Zeller W. GT Son Trea Christian Church Ferguson Waterloo Madge Boylan Larson Elsie Jordan Emma Cross Reeve Des Moines D. x. Reeve Geraldine King’s Daughters Birds of the United Rethren Ure Park Loyal Sons Loyal Daughters The

Licenses Granted for Wed at Des Moines and Waterloo

Local license notices list Thomas N Leggett Des Moines Fern Eb Yeard Waterloo DP P Klepinger Kansas City Alien G Lichty Waterloo Charles A Strand New Hartford Bertha Salisbury Reinbeck and Mr and Mrs C W H Bingham returning from a week long visit to Des Moines and Colfax.

Thomas N. Leggett Des Moines Fern Yeard Waterloo P. Klepinger Kansas City Alien G. Lichty Charles A. Strand New Hartford Salisbury Reinbeck

Damages Sought for Alienation in Suit Filed

A petition filed by plaintiff Mrs May Shane seeks ten thousand dollars in damages from defendants R W Carter and Ada Carter alleging alienation of affection. Mr.

May Shane R. W Ada Carter

Gilbertville Vaudeville Show Moves to Jesup Today

Local notes report the Gilbertville vaude ville show moving to Jesup. A grain and lumber company received cement and shipped grain. several residents visit relatives in Gilbertville and Water Jwo with names and family ties. A wedding at St Marys church is announced for Nick Ambrosy and Anna Selmitz. a land sale and various visits are also listed among kanas and neighbors.

Gilbertville Jesup Gilbertville Grain and Lumber Co Marry Morton Harvey Pan Freeport Harry Morton Johnny Troger Schmitz Margaret, Schmitz Water Jwo R. A. Allen Philip Pint Mathias Schammer William Kuipp Mathias Miller Mankato Anna Schmitz Ray Ambrosy Dyersville Hiseats Mr Pas Michael Ambrosy Anna Ida Nemmets Waterloo

Additional Want Ads Lightly Tacked On For Rent and Sale

A cluttered list of late received want ads includes many rentals such as front room and fully modern houses, bids for work and sales of furniture, plus notices for secondhand stores and battery overhaul jobs. Also seen are farm and real estate listings, an automobile price and trade offer, and a public notice inviting sealed bids for street work in Waterloo.

Argyle. St Goedartvin Hileman & Gindt H. M. Reed N. M. Heekly White C. C. Tollar People’s Lafayette St Peoples Furniture Co West Side Jonce Orphington Chile Orphington Vinton St Waterloo Overland Co Warmers Loan Trust Cascaden Place F. E. Stewart Farmers Loan & Trust Co W. St St F .E. Stewart

Weather and traffic notes dash Vinton with storms and runaways

Vinton reports a churn of activity with runaway wagons and damaged property on town streets. Ab Perry of Oklahoma bound for Urbana and his family were involved in a wagon incident. A Frank Tognibs team caused minor street mischief. GC B Cook’s drag team also caused a brief stir. Funeral services for J W Weatver were held, led by Rev L A Swisher, as a strong electrical storm swept the town Monday night.

Vinton Ab. Perry Oklahoma Urbana Ab Express Frank Tognibs GC. B

Oyster season opens Tuesday in playful date note

A playful newspaper column notes oyster season opening Tuesday after a spring hiatus. It explains why oysters vanish from markets in some months and return with the calendar, joking about Mr Oyster and his family hiding during wartime censorship. The piece ends with a retail ad asking buyers if their grocer is organized labor, referencing the Retail Clerks Union.

Mr. Oyster Mr. OQ Oyster Tate

Waterlood, Iowa invites bids for street paving and sewers

Waterloo Iowa city officials invite bids for paving on Hast Tenth and Swaly Streets with asphalt and concrete curb along with track and curb work, plus sewer projects on West Fourth Oak Lawn and other streets. Proposals due September 14, 1914 at 7:30 p.m., bonds and certified checks required, contracts to follow city engineer plans.

Ely Wavertoo F. mi Franklin Street Sycamore Treet W. 0. F. & N. Railway Co Thirty-Fifth General Assembly of Iowa W., C. FP. & N. Railway Co City of Waterloo West Fourth Street Washington South Street Oak Lawn Avenue Wellington Street Mullan Avenue Worest Avenue West Sixth Street Seventh Street

Waterloo Bids To Be Opened September 4 1914

City bids are to be opened by the Waterloo city council on September 4 1914 at 7:30 p m. Bid forms must be in proper form and returned to unsuccessful bidders and the winning bidder after contract and bond. If the winner fails to enter into contract or furnish bond the bid security is forfeited to the city. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. City Clerk BR L DeGone signs notice.

Thirty-Fifth General Vandembty Iowa Waterloo Mada Sail Lts R. L. Degan Manholes City of Waterloo City OF BR. L. Degon

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