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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1912
Page
6
A regional notice promotes the United Doctors' home-based treatment for female disorders and male ailments tied to overwork and fast living. It claims a speedy, painless cure without hospital operation, inviting readers to visit Marsh Place building or call 336 for a free talk with specialists in nervous and chronic diseases.
A thoughtful reflection contrasts work ethic with genuine kindness. The speaker urges effort paired with love for neighbors as a guiding principle, noting that intention can outpace proof and that attempting virtue matters even amid failure.
Herman Grifnow and Joe Callahan pleaded guilty to disturbing the public quiet after a Monday evening melee in the shop district of the Illinois Central shops. Grifnow is ordered to serve his sentence, while Callahan may have part suspended. Others charged include Tony Geyer, Ed Sullivan, and George Clark with varying outcomes as police investigate an alleged organized gang linked to recent slugging incidents.
Rev. G. B. Lyles and family left Logan Iowa for Sioux City for a year. Officials praise his sermons and work with youth. Denials refute claims of fund misappropriation or ministry abandonment. The Lovington and Logan fund handling is described as disciplinary omnibus plan based on a percentage, as done by his predecessor, with Boone's ruling cited.
Breckenridge Stock Company presents the comedy Lend Me Five Shillings at the Waterloo tonight. Nat Goodwin popularized the play and the Breckenridge troupe promises a complete production with clever players. Ladies are admitted free with a 30 cent ticket, and a 10 cent matinee is offered Saturday at 2:30 P.M.
A young woman who came to visit her sister in the city was arrested Tuesday night on a breaking and entering charge. She was released this morning without trial after admitting the act and citing her guardian’s request.
Officer William T. Reidy, long time city detective, was removed from his beat and suspended by Police Chief E A Leighton after accusations of intoxication on duty. He allegedly pointed his gun at pedestrians and arrested several people without cause near the Ellis hotel beat. Reidy plans to appeal to the police and fire commission.
Reverend Orrin D Moon faces sharp criticism from his wife who accuses him in a Reno Nevada divorce suit. Rev Turbeville, pastor of the Congregational Church in Sioux Rapids, responds to the charges with a vigorous defense.
Expert testimony for defendant Ernest Hessenius was presented by Dr. Walter L. Betring of Des Moines in Cherokee Iowa. The autopsy findings were argued to show death resulted from a scarf tightness rather than manual strangulation, with the doctor noting typical signs of manual strangulation are absent.
The $8,000 slander suit by Miss Lucy Bowman of Winfield against Mayor C. W. Gardner of the same town over a Christmas time assault is settled and dismissed. Gardner retracts any remarks affecting Bowman's character and notes the case would have been tried at the September term. Also mentions Dr F. E. Hunt and family moving to Burlington.
Social circle meets at Mrs. Haehlen's home on Fourth Street East with a business session and light refreshments. A second circle gathering at Mrs. Martin's Franklin Street home features garden flowers a two course menu and plans for future meetings. Grace B. Moore receives Pythian Sisters reception and report on lodge altruism Mrs. Schollian appointed to lead new local work. Foresters meet in K ball with plans for order betterment Leap Year club hosts an informal musical evening with a two course menu and asters centerpiece. Fortnightly club hosts a library program with papers on diplomacy and world peace discussions scheduled.
W M Bayler sold a carload of hogs at Hudson. James Maynard is building a silo for W Wilson near Hudson. Various residents visited relatives, shopped in Waterloo, or attended gatherings. The Roving Ramseys entertained at U B church. The Kept Moore sale drew attendees. Eagle Center and Hudson teams played baseball 9 12 in favor of Eagle Center. Multiple locals, including Miss Georgene Clover, were noted for visits and performances.
The article explains that the skin constantly renews itself and flaws like dandruff are due to old skin not shedding quickly. Ordinary mercorized wax is said to absorb worn particles, hastening renewal without discomfort, producing a fresh under skin in one to two weeks. It advises applying the wax nightly as a cream and washing off in the morning.
Friday September 27 1912 at the Waterloo Armory features 4 Jud Thompson of Spencer Iowa challenging Mat Matsuda the Japanese Champion of Toledo Ohio for a $100 purse plus gate receipts Lat Preliminary James McDonald vs J Jacoby and Preliminary Thee Peddier Gus X Glanis the Greek. Prices 2c 50c 75c and 1 dollar ladies free tickets available at Stolt Bros Shoeing Store.
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