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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1917

Page

5

Painleve Fails To Form Cabinet As Socialists Quit

Paris September 12 Paul Painleve minister of war fails to form a new cabinet after Socialists Albert Thomas and Alexander Varenne withdraw. Poincare insists he continue efforts. Painleve plans another attempt. Socialists Renaudel Ouger Weber and Moutat watch the crisis and depart then return briefly.

Paris Paul Painlevs M. Ribot Albert Homes M. Palnleve Elysse Palace M. Boutheois Ministry of War Newsapermen Poincare Painleve Pad Albert‘Thomas War Council Alexander Varenne Alexander Varenne, Who Hadeen War Ministry Eply Sonstine MM. M. Renaudel Hubert Ouger Weber Moutat Socialist Party

Fight in freight car leaves two dead three injured near Hector

In a dark boxcar near Hector Minnesota on Friday night two youths with $46 were robbed by three IWW supporters. Guns opened fire wounding two, killing one of the youths guarding money. The trio fled at Glencoe after the assault. Three suspects were held for grand jury on murder charges as IWW literature was found aboard.

Hector Minn Waterloo Frank Marquis John Gien Hether John Marquis Glencoe

Sacred Heart Court Elects Officers and Committee

Sacred Heart court, C. O. F. met last evening to elect officers and appoint committees. Benjamin McDonnell and Lawrence Dunnwald joined the entertainment committee responsible for arranging a series of dances. New officers include A. A. Dube as chief ranger and T. R. Sawyer as vice chief ranger, with several other posts filled.

Sacred Heart Court Sacred Heart Hall Benjamin McDonnell Lawrence Dusnwald A. A. Dube T. R. Sawyer James de Lorbe J. H. Fitzgerald J.J. Gorman J. B. Schillng L. D. Nemmers Lawrence Dunnwald T. F. Larkin

City in Brief: Local Visits and Community News

A compilation of city notices and social updates lists residents and visitors in Waterloo and surrounding areas. Entries include Independence, Des Moines, and Chicago connections, trips to Dubuque, Marshalltown, and Madison, plus health, schooling, and civic items.

Young Fellow Refused to Testify in Police Court

A fragmented police blotter note describes a young man who refused to appear in police court after a callay report. He was seated in a chair talking with a friend when his wife or hubby's presence was noted, suggesting a domestic context to the case.

Callay Whoo Hubby

Exemption Board Keeps Tight in Draft for Married Men

Des Moines Capital reports district board orders many married men previously exempted by local boards to be called to military duty. Government attorneys appealed exemptions, and the district board sustained most appeals. Certification lists for southern Iowa were filed with Adjutant General Logan.

Des Moines District Board Iowa Logan

Infant Roger James Hawver noted dead in Wis

News arrives of the death at Weyerhauser Wisconsin of Roger James Hawver infant son of Mr and Mrs C B Hawver of Waterloo. Also a grass fire near Beech and Webster streets prompted a fire department visit last evening. An insurance ad urges Better be insured than sorry from Herman C Miller succeeding the Miller McCartney Insurance Agency.

Roger James Hawver Weyerhauser Wis Beech and Webster Streets Herman C. Miller Miller-McCartney Syndicate Building

Auxiliary Red Cross meeting at K of P hall

The Auxiliary Roof the Red Cross plans a meeting tomorrow at the K of P hall to sew and prepare material for relief work. Members are advised to bring needles and fabric and arrive promptly.

Red Cross K. of P. Hall

Four arrested after disturbance on La Porte City street

Four persons were booked for drunkenness and disturbing the peace after an incident on a La Porte City street. They appeared before a judge and were bound over to the grand jury.

Fairbank and area notices and obituaries

Fairbank notices include family travel from Enid and Des Moines, college moves for several youths, and local social events. Obituary notes for Mrs. Mary Newell recount a long Iowa life, seven children, eight grandchildren, and a funeral at Fairbank cemetery. Other items mention visits, school staff, church activities, and Red Cross leadership changes.

Orange Township Visit Reveals Nearby Social Call

Orange Township reports Rev and Mrs Kernie Eikenberry and Maxwell visited friends in Orange over Sunday. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs.

Orange Township Mre Kernie Eikenberry Maxwell Town Orange Mra

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travels

Wht Meale visited at the peas Bike home. Mrs A B Zuck renewed tennis and adenoids last week. Eliols home again improving rapidly. Mrs WH Brown returned from six weeks in Pennsylvania. A number of egg association members plan a trip to Ames to dry up. Ary Miller visited Erlands and relatives in Orange on Sunday. Anna Uamer began a nine month farm school in Lyester Grundy county. On Sept 4 Mr and Mrs Harry Bowers and children planned to move to Pennsylvania. Several neighbors set out on a two day auto trip to visit Minnepolis Worthington and return. The Orange consolidated school's faculty was entertained. Mr and Mrs C G Wike expect to return to Nea Porro Idaho papers note. Mr Fike, my brother, recently moved from Buin Fee to Orange township.

Jessie Leaman George Erickson Chicago J. E. Miller Logan Avenue Nel’s Franklin Mich. Russefl McCabe Champaign University of Illinois J. C. McCabe W. F.parrott Davenport Henderson Presbyterian Church E. Simpson W. M. Blough R.E. Ashley Commercial Street la Porte City la Forte City Berlin Altho Joly Sever Club Letha Ashley Abe Avars J. FR. Able Winthrop. i Nethany Able Mt. Auburn Avers FE. H. Able Willis Berryman Elmer Jess. Flemying Winthrop Mise Beryl Wayne J. H. Abel Ables Mt Auburn Roger Bremer Cader Kelle Meale Peas A. B. Zuck Eliols WH. Brown Pennsylvania Aires Ha Stata Ames Ary Miller Erlands Orange Artie FL Mou Winterset Alta Wiilanie Mary Miller Min Newpolis Jaco Grady'a Worthigton Minn Oranga Wiew Mra Wike Nea Porro Ida Fike Buin Fee Orange Township Shell Mock Wlite G. A. McIntyre Minneapolis Edna. Battin Tode Ta Ira Amick Es Methodist Hospital Des Moines Red Cross K. P. Hall Perry Amick Rolfe Mroo Charles Hall Nebraska Utah Idaho Wyoming Montana Makotas A. TL McCook A. RL McCook Edna Sutherland Mina Ann Aa Furnswork Milas Geie Wright L. D. Henderson Georgie McRoberts Doris Wandell Daisy Irwin

Tripoli News Briefs Highlight Recovery and Local Happenings

Tripoli reports Fred Dikkiss recovering from a broken ankle and walking without crutches. H J Zecharias and son return from Waterloo visit. The Standard Hardware Co donates a second floor front room to Red Cross for making comfort articles for navy and army, as school opens with strong attendance. Local teachers and staff listed. college students return for studies at various institutions. weekend guests noted at the Mueller residence.

Tripoli Fred Dikkiss Min H. J. Zecharias Harel Son Heer Fred Stuckenberg Waterloo Standard Hardware Co Han Red Cross Navy Army J. I. Meyer Pearl Lockwood Payette Ruth ‘Ashenbrenner Pella Ethel Hunter Pearl Garretson Ante May Lang Mayelte Bessie Elliott Des Moin Guy Dorothy Pockels Cedar Falls Ethel Hale Bla Worth College Town Falls Frederik and Slermain Ames Josephene Krull Fayette Walser Koch Theological SL Louis Edwin Koch Elmhurst College W. C. Leero Daugher Bernice Josephine Mueller Cedar Stupids J. $F Mueller A. W. Mueller

Wedding Unites Mary Shell and Orrin Sewell at North Town

Mary Shell and Orrin Sewell were married on Sunday near the B and B Whitney home north of town. The couple will reside on a farm nearby. Also noted are travel plans of several residents, a hospital visit for surgery, and the upcoming school term with new staff listed as superintendent, principal, and teachers.

Marble Rock notices and family changes notice

The Marble Rock community reports the funeral of Mrs. Mary Bowman conducted by Rev. R Lusk with local musicians. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Major Scote and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ashberry Ackley. Ed Garber sold a Scott township farm to D P Boyd for 175 per acre. Mary Hawn sold her town residence to Mrs Parker and plans a New York visit with her son George Reed. Ilo Crabtrees returned to Cornell college and the new school superintendent left for a brief trip. The new superintendent and his bride will live with Mr and Mrs Charice Baults.

Marble Rock Mary Bowman R. Lusk Floyd Rosenkrane Geo. Barber R.A. Davis Harry Ackley Bowman Z. R. Allen Daughters Waterloo Major Scote Gladden Ashberry Ackley Ed.Garber Scott Township Boyd Grundy Center Mary Hawn Parker Geo. Reed

Farming notes and local changes in Dunkerton area

In Dunkerton on September 12 H W Rudolph John Keane Grant Caenes and John Fattkether are dining along the Mississippi this week. FD Smith family moved to Watering and Joe Moulds family now occupies the Smith house. A suit set for Sept 11 at Junet Trumbauer office between Canfield Liebert and Brown over value of cost. $15 withdrawn by Canfield Liebert. A killing frost damaged crops in Lester township Monday night. Clark is building a new tile silo on his Barclay farm.

Denkerton H. W. Rudolph John Keane Grant Caenes John Fattkether Mississippi Smith Joe Moulds Smith House Junet Trumbauer Canfield & Liebert Lester Township Clark Barclay

Winthrop Farmer Jacob R Able Dies Suddenly

Winthrop, Sept 12 Jacob R Able a farmer living four and a half miles northeast of here died suddenly Monday morning about 10 o clock of heart disease He had been in his usual health and helping in the fields He is survived by his widow and three daughters

Winthrop Jacob R. Able Here Mr. Able Daugh

Local Notices and Personal News from Cedar Rapids Area

The record lists residents and events including Mire and Willican Berryman near Cedar Rapids, Joyee Mleming of Winthrop, and Burl at home. Funeral details note a home service Thursday at 10 AM. Miss Anon Crowley returned to bar school work at Stintnawa. A daughter, Sadie Forguson Jeff, was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Ward. Joe King returned from Montana to start school year in Minnesota. Mrs. Sherwood returned to Marion after summer caregiving.

Ters Mire Willican Berryman Cedar Rapids Joyee Mleming Winthrop Mins Burl Anon Crowley Stintnawa Wik Wam Ion Ward Misa Sadie Forguson Jeff Dew Moines Ahe Fight and Pack College Joe King eMontana Mr King Minnesota Mrs. Sherwood Marion Frant Ausohl

St Ansgar Notes: arrivals and local events

St Ansgar reports a baby born to Mr and Mrs in Chicago area arrival. Misa Kater Mueller remains under care for weeks rest at Lat Crosse hospital. Misa Florence Valentine leaves for Fayette for university. Milburn Golly broke his arm during a form tour. Mr Lyman Rodevor and Mrs Harriet Hnangan of Bleoviin wed at Mr Nosaler's home in a ceremony performed by Stev Wm Galbreth.

St. Anmgar Dre Tel Mira Marcy Chicago Toro Misa Kater Mueller Iirae Lat Crosse Homa Misa Florencs Valentine Fayette Milburn Golly Ccankine Lyman Rovedor Mier Fiarriot Hranegan Bleoviiin Nosaler Stev. Wm. Galbreth

Rockford News Briefs: marriages moves and notices

Miss Lamoyna Johnson of Rockford wed Mr. Earl Moore of Spokane recently. Fred Koerner enlisted as a musician. John Farnham family to move to Cedar Rapids. Mrs George Korneror met with an accident. Mr and Mrs Walton moved to Albert Lea. Lizzie Youngs left for Des Moines to enter Highland Park College. Mr and Mrs Fred Hickman announce birth of a daughter. Wm Sparrow family relocated to Cedar Rapids.

Rockford Lamoyna Johnson Earl Moore Spokane Waah Dew Moines Highland Park College Fred Hickman Sparrow Family Cedar Rapide

Mt Vernon Township News Rounds Up Local Travellers and School Opening

Sept 10 residents including Mr and Mrs Burr Lynch and Mr and Mrs Ralph Henry返 returned from an auto trip to Calhoun county. James Ulrich and family visit Clayton county relatives. Claude Chapin and family and Emily Dobson return from Minnesota. The center school commenced Monday with Sis Nena Theo as teacher.

MT. Vernon Township Mill Vernon Burr Lynch Ralph Henry Haeve Calhoun County Tames Ulrich Clayton County Claude Chapin Emily Dobson Minnesote Center Mons Sis Nena Theo As Bacher

Grundy area visitors noted in early town items

Claud Dickey teaches in Grundy TOUTS Mund Atts while Josiah Deering of Platte Nelgier visits relatives. Lucy Jufford of Waterloo is visiting Nee's parents with Mrs. Nee.

Claud Dickey Grundy Touts Josiah Deering Platte Mrx Lucy Jufford Waterloo

Barclay Two Bent Art Chaplin and Weber Plans

Barclay Two Bent Art Chaplin and Nick Weber have graded to date Ave milen of road and intend to grade no more. Work paid by private subscription and costs about paper mite. A few farmers are plowing. Jodn Allbright, rural mail carrier, has ...

Barclay Art Chaplin Nick Weber Jodn Allbright

Local notes and oddities from a quiet district

Fragmentary items report Gleashoppers arriving in numbers and William Shinp overseeing a cement project built by his brothers. Miss Kimball teaches in District No 3, with other brief mentions of community life and local school activity.

William Shinp Miss Kimball Ie

Iguana notes on California species and Jamaican relatives

A fragment discusses the black iguana of California with the scientific name den aur acanthur in allusion to a comblike crest of spines along the back. It says acanthur means spring tail, notes its alliance to the rizig tailed iguana, and mentions that unlike the Jamaican iguana its flesh is highly esteemed.

Califor

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M. Thomas Ribot Spitt Heart Court Eff Clant Optical Service Buchanan’s James Rattig Independence Harry Predte Frank Eastman Onaimia L. R. Cornwell Marshalltown RG. Swan Herbert Swan Mike Jackman East Dubuque Frank W. Daake Madison, Wis William Bigelow James Guy Iowa Falls Helen Kuchar J. T. Knapp Justice of the Peace D. L. Hoff Amy B. Cameron Hurley Glenwood Street Jensen Eliza Brown Martha Smith Onaka S. D Harvey George Smith A. B. Glenny Miss Lucie Harold Whittle James Nye Irving Hotel Oelwein Irving H. C. Bernbrook Lila Mareham Wisconsin William Bruner Sam Holtzman J.T. Knapp W. W. Smith Soldiers’ Relief Co. D. Becker John Call Cedar Fats Helen Gronen Faribault St. Mary's Hall John Gronen Shattuck Military Academy J. L. Bowman Neva Bowman Apostle Island Lake Superior Chiicago L. A. Dailey Baltimore Street Willam Anderson Bristow East High School Byrnes Park Miss Day Mary Campbell India Tama Lambie Sudan Egypt Leonard Duckett Cedar Heights Presbyterian Church Wiliam Galloway Cedar Heights Emerson School Emerson Board of Education Dubuque Sonad Bock Clarence J. Bock Aeark 168Th Infantry France Rock Rainbow Division Mineola George Williams George W. Williams George B. Pike Parente Mr. and Mrs. Eyed Halbrane Fairlane St. Joseph College Mary Newell Patterson’s Addition Blountavilla Ind Bushnell Albert Newell Fairbank Newell Bert Tracer Ward Ella BE. E. Gilbert Fort Wayne Emma Sample Neptune Canada Methodist Church Marshall Field Co Culiapo Chas. Phelps W. M. Rechkemmer Robert Earle Bentleys Lakes of Wilma, Welker A. J. Langley James Curley Nelile Bushby Eldora Mary Bushby West Side Marshall Wilson Ralph Alexander Ambulance Corps H. G. George Franklin, Ill Nnese Maude Youngman Mink P. J. Corkery Charles Thos James Shields Jesup Nellie Samnson Terry and Walkine Waverly J. K Gus Ennis Rey Roys Three Oaks Mich Drs Nelson Jon F. C. Walker Donald State College A. Rosencutter Omaha G. W. Young Long Beach Cal J. B. Koapten South Dakota Frank Gillian R. W. Turner Glen Blakeman Bellevue Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church J.R. Laird Africa Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church O. B. Parker Morris Melrose Towa City Lewstate University Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Elmer Hull Josephine Fuller Nellie Cedarburg Fern Walker Mary Mungey Eva Wilkinson Trene Wagner Elme Hull G. E. Pooler The Red Cross Society Bf.stoddar A. Marsh T. F. Kenn W. W. Blaster Ieee Ean F.C. Walker Pater Swilivan Lare Orange ‘Township Dunkerton St, Ansgar Scharfenberg’s Lafayette Street Hamburg Man Bering Soden F. C. B. Datrost Harry Padden Auto CO Sycamore St
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