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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1911

Page

3

Burke Upheld by Commissioners in Waterloo Fire Case

Civil service commissioners of Waterloo Iowa sustain Assistant Chief Burke in suspending John Gentzler after a second drink offense. Board cites need for discipline, notes department harmony issues, praises transfers, and warns against intemperate habits threatening pension plans and efficiency.

Civil Service Commissioners Waterloo John Gentzler Marin Burke Dunham Iowa Board of Commissioners Burke Bremen Gentzler Department H. B. Kelly

Dunkerton News: Doctor Sells Practice and Local Trades

Dr Isom has sold his practice and will retire to Texas, handing duties to Dr Buckmaster of Jesup. Fred Robinson to swap hotel and furniture business for Minnesota land near Rochester. Tom Fetkether acquires 800 acres near Fairbank. Dunkerton falls to Fesup 1 9 in a local ball game. Miss Margaret and Clara Easter visit Cascade relatives. Will Sadler welcomes a new son. Tom Lanigan visits from Hudson. Mr and Mrs F P Keane of Wester Joe visit.

Dunkerton Isom Buckmaster Jesup Texas Fred Robinson Minnesota Rochester Nick Sadler William Andrew Ostner Tom Fetkether Fairbank Fesup Margaret Clara Easter Cascade Will Sadler Tom Lanigan Hudson F. P. Keane Wester Joe Sundar

Movement of laymen gospel campaign opens nationwide drive

In New York the men and religion forward movement with J J Morgan's support launches a 30 man campaign to bring Christian life to workers and boys. A 500 clerical and lay supporter gathering follows, with eight day New York program and a dinner at the Metropolitan Club. The effort visits all major cities through May 1, aiming to place church life in daily work.

New York Men and Religion Forward Movement J. J. Morgan James G. Cannon Metropolitan Club Chicago Minneapolis United States Canada Fred B Smith Harry Arnold St. Louis International Y. M. C. A Smith Arnold Adirondacks Henry Reed Mr. Reed Boston

Greene Community Notes Tribune Summary

Greene residents record weekly updates with social calls. Henry Siefert visits Cedar Rapids. K M Greene conducts Waterloo business. Mrs. Aaron Moss hosts her son William Shepherd and family. Mrs. G A Carney and Persis visit Bristow. Rh H Puckett calls on Greene from Waterloo. Alfred Chener travels to Cedar Rapids for Veae College work. W A McClure welcomes a daughter born Sept 14. Mrs. John Miller and Maxine visit from Waterloo to Greene. Miss Orla Bickness visits relatives. P H Bester moves with family to Greene to start real estate and insurance venture.

Vae College W. A. McClure John Miller Maxine Waterloo Ureene Nettie McCray L. K. Reed Pegiet Lake Arthur New Mexico Charlier Hardman Waterloo Reporter Greene H. Bester Clearfield L. J. Cole Bestor C. W. Loesbe Orla Bickness J. 2. Neal Alison

Worthington woman attends grandfather's funeral in Parkersburg

Mrs HE Bunker travels from Worthington Minnesota after being summoned by the death of her grandfather Mr Graham who died Monday. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning. Frank Wilson came from Maquoketa to visit friends and repair a post office building. Ira Ingraham sold his livery business to Wm Lovell and will continue buying horses and livestock. Mrs Faye Moon Mann welcomed a daughter born Wednesday September 13. Mrs O McGee learned of her brother W W Thorpe's death in Mania Park California, Wednesday September 6 after heart illness.

Worthington Minn HE. Bunker Parkersburg Graham Frank Wilson Maquoketa Ira Ingraham Wm. Lovell Ingraham Faye Moon Mann O. McGee W. W. Thorpe Mania Park Cal

Red suited chase as bull and Dunning in Bronx yacht club film

Mme Gabrielle Frederick of Melrose Yacht Club stages a spoof film with William Dunning and Toreador the bull. Dunning in a red bathing suit eludes the bull along Barretto Point beach while Frederick lassos the animal. Dunning suffers a broken leg after a log trip.

New York Mme Gabrielle Frederick Melrose Yacht Club Barretto Point Bronx William Dunning Toreador Dunning Frederick Bull Lebanon Hospital

Resignations Leave Navy in the Lurch

Washington details show eight to ten midshipmen and ensigns resigning after education at government expense. Navy and Army officials discourage early exits unless a clear loss to retention exists. Sea sickness is a noted disqualifying factor. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood blocks a cavalry lieutenant from civil work but grants three months leave for a honeymoon.

Washington, D. C Navy Department West Point Annapolis War and Navy Army War Department Leonard Wood

Bayes marries fourth wife in Indiana at age 27

Clyde A Bayes, 27, of Evanville Indiana, wed his fourth wife Myrtle Hoover, 18, today after obtaining a divorce from his third wife yesterday. Bayes notes all his wives have been named Myrtle and admits a preference for the name. The item lists a local advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from Joder & Son.

Myrtle Evanaville Ind Clyde Ua Bayes Myrtle Hoover Xesterday Foley K. Joder & Son

American Dreadnoughts Drive Naval Power Debate

The arrival of the American dreadnought Utah alongside the Florida intensifies the comparison of US naval strength with Britain and Germany. Experts rank the United States close to second place in overall power, noting American ships’ larger tonnage and the ongoing construction of the New York superdreadnought. E H Odell and C. Odell plan to relocate 25 Waterbooang families to Webster Florida, selling land to settlers.

New York Utah Florida Brooklyn Navy Yard Great Britain Germany United States Izreond Place Delaware North Dakota England

Your Gray Hairs Quickly Vanish

A vintage ad touts Wreth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a daily-use hair treatment. It claims to restore gray or faded hair to natural color, combat dandruff, and strengthen thinning or falling hair. Bottles sell for fifty cents, recommended by druggists, Ho. W. Taggart, 527 Commercial St.

Wreth All Drugaista Ho. W. Taggart Commercial St

Attitude Toward States Decided on Reciprocity Vote

The Canadian general election on September 21 looms as a decisive moment for Canada's stance on reciprocity with the United States and for the Liberal party led by Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The Conservatives under Robert Laird Borden oppose the pact, warning it could erode ties to Britain and spark annexation fears. Ontario and Quebec hold most seats, with Ontario insisting historically strong Conservative support.

Canada United States Liberal Party Wilfrid Laurier American Congress Dominion of Canada Dominion Upper Canada Ontario Lower Canada Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick British Columbia Prince Edward Island North West Territories Newfoundland Alberta Saskatchewan Yukon Territory House of Commons Liberal Conservative Conserva- Province Liberals Tives Prince Edward Ijslann Manitoba Cere Laurier Sir Wilfrid Laurier Charles Tupper, Bart Cumberland Sir Wilfrid Robert Laird Borden Halifax Taft Ontario Province Quebecs

Great Western train hit auto at tunnel mouth

At the entrance to the east Dubuque tunnel a Great Western train struck a automobile carrying four people. John Burns of Hazel Green Wisconsin lost an arm and was internally injured. Walter Kendall and Charles Taylor were badly hurt. All were hospitalized. George Williams escaped uninjured. The engine torn the car to pieces and hurled occupants about. EL D McLoud and John McGillvary left for Quincy yesterday in the former’s auto.

Dubuque Great Western East Dubuque Tunnel John Burns Hazel Green Wis Walter Kendall Charles Taylor George Williams

I Can Cure Stammering With Self Help Book

A testimonial letter offers a self cure for stammering claiming a man cured himself using a method he describes as “like cures like.” He asserts honesty from various professions and invites readers to request his free book detailing his recovery and how he has treated others, asking them to mail the notice.

Pierce R.V. Pierce Buffalo N.Y

Transfer Wagons and Trustworthy Men

SAFES AND HEAVY MACHIN ERY We are splendidly equipped for this important work.

Stammering Cure Advice Offered in Informal Notice

A fragmentary notice from Benj N Bogue of 1647 WN Stlingis St Indianapolis Indiana promises a free book with practical advice on stammering. The message mentions stammering issues and includes a name and address alongside scattered words.

Benj N. Bogue Stlingis Indianapolis Ind

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