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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
9
Calgary Alberta September 7 drillers struck a gas flow while boring number four well at Bow Island. Experts say the volume eclipses anything on the American continent, about 26 000 000 feet per day.
Finchford September 6. Miss Netlie Causpy spent several days visiting at the L. B. Evenson home. Mrs EF. D. Dumond of Waterlon stayed at the John Silvers home last week. Mrs. L. B. Evenson and two daughters Ione and Loretna visited relatives in Cedar Falls. Miss Waldla Beaty entered high school at Waterloo Tuesday. Many from the vicinity attended the circus at Waverly on Labor Day. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Garrison spent Labor Day at Electric Park in Waterloo. PD Newell and family and Mr. and Mrs. Anril Cassaday autoed to Charles City Saturday, returning Sunday. Mrs. Anna Long has two nephews from Ulinnis visiting at her home. Mrs. William Beaty, Sr. and Mrs. Fred Beaty were Waterloo passengers Tuesday. John Stivers commenced his sorghum mill Tuesday.
Washington reports from Shanghai recount the Yangtze overflow driving famine in central China. The area between Hankow and Shanghai is flooded with cities submerged and rice scarce raising living costs to new highs as Red Cross aid is considered.
Notice records the formation of Waterloo Fuel Company under Iowa law. It names Waterloo as the place of business, details authorized fuels and building materials, capital stock of 3900 dollars, possible increase to 21000 dollars, 20 year duration with renewal, and governance by 2 to 5 directors led by Charles W. Hardin and T. H. Cochran. Directors to elect president, secretary, and treasurer. indebtedness limited to two thirds of paid capital. members' private property exempt from corporate debts.
In the United States District Court Forest Northern District of Town Carrie Sherwin doing business as Mrs L B Sherwin is declared bankrupt. On September 1 1911 the first meeting of creditors will be at the Commercial National Bank building Waterloo Iowa at 2 pm September 15 1911. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business. Witness my hand September 1 1911 Referee in Bankruptcy Merriaux.
A long list of Iowa farm properties for sale with varied sizes from 40 to 240 acres. Locations include Jesup, Cedar Falls, Tripoli, Fairbank, and near Waterloo. Prices range widely with multiple offerings carrying back notes and installment terms. Notable features include black soil, improvements, timber, groves, wells, barns, and school or church proximity. A salesman invitation to view before purchase appears at the end.
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