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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1912
Page
5
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A pre nuptial picnic hosted by Mr Thomas Alyea at Dr W B Small residence on Iowa street honored Miss Virginia Van Metre and Mr Ivar H K Lund of Kingsley. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Ricker VanMetre of Evanston HL and Miss Dorothy Doerfler of Cedar Rapids.
A dozen youths from St Pauls M church enjoyed a holiday picnic. They rode the 10 15 Denver car and alighted just beyond Denver. They played ball and other games and shared a fried chicken dinner served by the James Gardiner company featuring Real good things.
Young people returned to Baus Souci after a two o clock ride for bathing then enjoyed a pre euch supper at the old golf grounds and a canoe trip back to the city. The Plus Ultra class held a meeting at Rev Oscar W Hamer's home with Silas Cable as president and Prof W A Robinson contributing. A river picnic for eight, an all day outing four miles up the river, ended with a campfire and dinner then a return to Electric Park. Fraternal Union Social of Queen Council No 123 plans a gathering in K P ball with program refreshments and music. A Cedar River park picnic hosted by St Pauls M E B church featured noon dinner and ball games. Rehearsal for the musical festival was postponed with details to follow at Grace M F church. Ben Hur dancing party at Soash Hall drew good attendance and proceeds benefit fund. Cedar Falls Woodmen and Royal Neighbors picnic invited Waterloo coup members to Cedar Falls Sept 5.
Charles Manlick faces possible charges in Chickasaw County after Deputy Har ow O Blenes and Chief Leighton corralled him near Reinbeck Saturday evening. He allegedly confessed to taking the McCann team in Lincoln township Friday and Osceola Myers horse in Waterloo circus day, with each theft ending before sale. The Reinbeck wrap was his first ride without sale, prompting the chase aided by a farmer tip and an automobile ride with Leighton.
City Engineer C A Roby and City Plumbing Inspector W H Jennish took advantage of a double holiday for automobile tours. Jennish visited Decorah while Roby traveled to Dubuque. Jennish faced very poor road conditions and called Decorah trip the worst of his experience.
The Des Moines weather bulletin reports a warm week with below normal rainfall until a heavy shower on Saturday night. Corn growth is rapid with strong yield potential barring early killing frost around October 10. Dry weather slightly hurts pastures and potatoes while recent showers aid crops. most small grain is stored or threshing. George M. Chappell signs the report.
Pater Dukic of the Illinois Central railroad files a suit seeking eleven thousand dollars for a mangled hand after fingers were severed in a cider pit accident. An engine's steam allegedly extinguished his lantern leading him to grab a rail as he steadied himself, the rail being seized as the engine moved. The incident occurred April 11 of this year.
Saturday and Sunday violators who posted cash bonds to secure appearances failed to answer when called, leaving the city financially benefited as most were arrested for disorderly conduct and likely left the city. William Dusk answered, facing a $10 fine or three days with suspension for good behavior. W M Caley of New Hartford paid $3 for a traffic ordinance violation after claiming he killed his engine on Fourth Street and did not know the rule.
Parents urged to obtain the Brady War Pictures with text for school children. Sixteen weekly installments are being distributed, with a coupon on page 3 to obtain them.
Tomorrow Cedar Falls hosts the annual reunion for Black Hawk county settlers in the public square. Hon. Harvey Smith of West Union will give a reminiscence filled speech at 1 30 after a noon luncheon. Notables John Henna of Texas and George Hanna of Laverne will attend along with many distant visitors.
At a church board meeting the First M. E. church asks Rev. W. F. Spry to return as pastor for another conference year. The resolutions commend his efficient leadership and urge District Superintendent Rev. T. M. Evans to use influence to grant the request.
On the public market D M Balllett sold new peas for eight cents a quart while corn is tassled and potatoes hold at 75 cents a bushel with improving quality. Plums were offered in bushel lots at several wagons.
Kansas City cigar dealers report women in hotels and society circles are increasingly requesting small light cigars for personal use. Dealers note these women often come from leading social ranks and prefer cigars smoked via holder, a trend seen more in eastern cities than in the west.
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