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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1913
Page
5
Reporters state many Waterloo residents and travelers flocked to the Illinois Central wreck near Independence where eighteen refrigerator cars derailed. Citizens hoped to gather fallen fruit strewn along 140 feet of right of way. Guards failed to deter pilfering as a local gang worked the scene. officials aim to recover all usable fruit.
A Cedar Falls column lists residents visiting or traveling, including Mrs Bowman and granddaughter Gwendolyn returning to Pendo Iowa, Miss Elizabeth McDonald visiting Clarksville, Rev John Redline a Tacoma guest, Mrs B W Merrill touring Minneapolis, Joseph Murphy resuming studies at Iowa City, John Peterson and Nels Rasmussen heading to Miles City for Fr Peck land opening registration, Harold Sorensen joining Clay Photograph Co, and local movements of Mrs E K Young Mrs Edmond Seely Mr and Mrs CAM Smith A G Dutcher and others.
A short warning about backache as a danger signal with symptoms like nervousness and wornout feeling. Promotes Croxone as a fast acting kidney tonic claimed to cleanse uric acid wastes and relieve worst backache in a few days with a money back purchase offer through druggists.
A wagon belonging to Peter Larson toppled after a son fell out while near Main Street. The frightened team bolted, one horse injured requiring veterinary care. Harvey Crowell’s gig was struck, Oscar Hatterson attempted a catch, and three other wagons were involved in the scramble.
The Morgan sorghum factory begins today for about four weeks with twenty five workers plus teamsters hauling cane. It serves two hundred acres of nearby cane and plans 25 000 gallons of sorghum under long term contract to Waterlon wholesale grocers despite a tent city of workers on site.
Cedar Falls hunters lost the pointer dog during a hunting trip to the west. The dog reportedly traveled about 100 miles on its own, returning near Cedar Falls after two weeks. A separate report notes William Benton shooting at a wolf a mile from his home without stopping it.
The report notes that although thousands of dollars are involved, only a small portion of the total will be recovered from the debris and losses.
Property owners on Third Street West oppose new assessment for a 15 inch sewer laid from Randolph to Jefferson streets. They already have sewer connections and say the line was installed to carry off flood water at Randolph and Third Avenue. Legal advice is being sought.
Amusements Truman De Roame and his company of players begin a week long engagement at the Waterloo theatre with a new play each evening The Bachelor opens the bill and De Roame, known for leading in the Gorrell Stock company, is expected to draw strong crowds Reserved seats on the lower floor are TM cents and balcony gallery general admission is 10 cents
Former Waterloo resident George Beck with his son John, Mrs Beck and daughter, and Mrs Becker with daughter from Los Angeles are in the city visiting Mr and Mrs George Beck Sr and other relatives. Beck formerly ran an undertaking business in Waterloo before moving to California years ago.
The interlocking switch being built by the W. R. & N. near the street car belt line crossing the Illinois Central east of the city is nearing completion. A crew works on finishing touches and the tower should be in service shortly.
Nine drunks and two speeders were taken into custody Saturday and Sunday. Only four drunks appeared at roll call while one speeder responded. Elmis was fined 10 for speeding. Gi Hollopeter, also arrested for the same charge, forfeited bonds but was ordered rearrested. Gilbertville Nasry deh Pp Nemmoers noted in a Washington dispatch.
District court opens for September term with Judges C W Mullan of Waterloo and G W Dunham of Manchester presiding. Assignment for trial this afternoon, defaults tomorrow, grand jury empaneled, and reports named for each judge. Heavy term expected with McCaskill manslaughter trial to be set later.
Sheriff Shores reported a wreck on the Illinois Central near Wise siding west of Independence. A northbound trust special eastbound consisted of nineteen cars. all but one were piled along the right of way in a ravine. Eighteen refrigerator cars went into the ditch. only one could be saved. California fruit shipment was very valuable and salvage work continued for days. Loss will be heavy.
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