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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1914

Page

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Amusements From The Printer Of Udell's At Waterloo

The Sunday feature previews stage versions of That Printer of Udell's and The Calling of Dan Matthews by Wright and Reynolds. Gaskill MacVitty present dramatic adaptions at the Waterloo with Old Uncle Bobbie and scenes set in Aizles-Bains France. The catalog highlights circus behind the scenes and Bagenbeck-Wallace Circus pictures as premier attractions.

Udell Harold Bell Wright Mr. Wright Elsberg W. Reynolds Messrs. Gaskill Mac Vitty Bobbie Playright Blsbery W. Reynolds Sumurug Deny Gilbert Leld Aiz- les-Bains France Cascadier Dan Matthews Messia Giaskil & MacVitty

Majestic crowds delight in vaudeville shift

At the Majestic theatre crowds have gathered in large numbers over several days to enjoy the vaudeville show. The performance features lively acts and draws steady audiences. Lamb is noted among attendees for the troupe’s appeal and the venue’s continued popularity.

Waterloo to Feature A Modern Eve and More

The Waterloo resumes with A Modern Eve, a Berlin imported musical that delighted Chicago last season. Manager Busby repeats the success, promising lavish scenic equipment, popular songs, and a strong cast. Also on bill are The Calling of Dan Matthews, Hagenbeck’s Wild Animals, vaudeville acts, film reels, and a Seville musical act plus additional specialties and animal novelties.

Busby Chicago Waterloo Berlin Germany Mart. H. Singer America Althe Rita Margarita Victor Hollaender Land Eckert Curtis and Hebard Borden Tudor Cameron Bonnie Gaylor Mark Manigins Barton and Clark Kari Girdeller

Towns Incorporating In Iowa Nine Commission and Four Manager Cities

Iowa reports nine commission cities and four council manager cities expanding clerks into purchasing roles. New incorporations last year include Leighton Linn Grove Luxemburg Norbiton etc with populations listed in part. The state notes 466 towns belong to the Iowa League of Municipalities and mentions incomplete reporting by some district judges regarding court transcripts.

Tex Moines Iowa Vitles TSS Iowa League of Municipalities Avenaris Bertram Pewts Peehee Tebe Rey Boxholuy Leighton Linn Grove Pees Long Grove Luxemburg

Pioneer business man dies at Marshalltown

Marshalltown Sept 26 Death Thursday claimed George F Kirby one of the old time civil engineers and pioneer manufacturer and business man of this city. Mr Kirby died of bladder cancer at 78 after about six weeks illness. Native of Bainbridge NY he graduated from Rensselaer in 1857 and later worked for Southern Minnesota Railroad and Galena Chicago Union. He came to Iowa in 1861 joining Chicago Northwestern railway line. by 1872 he led Central Railroad of Iowa and later helped Le Grand Quarry and glucose works. He was president of Fidelity Savings Bank established 1892 and is survived by his widow.

Marshalltowp George F. Kirby Arlows Kirby Bainbridge Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy Minnesota Southern Minnesota Railroad Company Mr. Kirby Iowa Galena &Chicago Union Hallway Company Jews Division Chicago & Northwestern Railway Clinton Cornet Cluffe Old Central Railroad of Old Glucose Works le Grand Quarry Company Fidelity Savings Bank

Swedish Lutherans buy large Louisiana colony

Shenandoah Sept 26 The Swedish Lutherans of Page county and nearby areas have begun a colony in Louisiana large enough for 250 families. They took over a bankrupt sugar plantation near Burnside, 61 miles from New Orleans, planning to grow grains and vegetables. Land will be sold by agents at $76 to $100 per acre. Rev He Pp Karlsen and C A Lindquist of Fremont township returned from Burnside where Lindquist purchased 160 acres.

Shenandoah Page County Louisiana Burnside New Orleans HE Pp. Karlsen C. A. Lindquist Fremont Township

Big scandal rocks Jewell town in blackmail case

Webster City Sept 26 The town of Jewell fifteen miles south of here is in a major scandal. H L Espe leading Jewell businessman bachelor about a0 years old accuses Mrs S Biden of blackmailing him for 2000 paid via a state bank certificate. Mrs Biden claims Espe assaulted her and that she and her husband took the 2000 as a compromise. Espe seeks replevin to recover the deposit certificate and has enjoined the bank from paying the money. Sheriff Nelson, with replevin, secured possession of the 2000 certificate. Espe says the entire affair is a frame up to extort money. All Jewels not the country round.

Webster City Jewell H. L. Espe Thetown Nelson Espe

Cascarets Cure Headache and Cold Relief Ad

A 10 cent Cascarets box touts relief for headache cold and constipation. The copy urges cleansing the liver stomach and bowels and promises a clear head and cheerfulness by morning for men women and children.

Local resident Yape facing charges roils neighborhood

A longtime resident, Mr. Yape, is at the center of charges and counter charges, stirring tension as neighbors watch the case unfold. He has lived there for many years and has long been regarded as having a spotless reputation.

Yape

Wagon accident claims life of Glen Snow near Reinheck

In Reinheck on September 26 a wagon wheel ran over three year old Glen Snow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snow, as he tried to reach a wagon at the barnyard. He died shortly after at home.

Reinheck Glen Snow Frank Snow Glen

Farmer Dies After Pitchfork Accident in Bluffs

Connect Bluffs Sept 26 J Robert Minster a 48 year old prominent county farmer died in a hospital from injuries a pitching crew accident caused by a pitchfork hurled from a coworker striking his head two tines penetrating the brain he is survived by a family

Connect Bluffs J. Robert Minster

Des Moines Associated Charities Office Closes for Funds Shortage

In Des Moines on September 26 the Associated Charities office in the Polk building was locked for the first time in 25 years. A notice stated the bureau has suspended operations due to lack of funds, directing those seeking aid to contact the overseer of the poor.

Des Moines The Associated Charities Polk Bureau

Hamilton County names new prosecutor to finish term

Webster City reports County Attorney C. J. Henderson will resign and be replaced by J. E. Burnstedt of Jewell, a Republican nominee, to serve the unfinished term starting October 1. Burnstedt has no opponent in the fall election. The Knights of Pythias will host a 6:30 dinner Monday followed by conferring the knight rank on new candidates.

Webster City C. J. Henderson Board of Supervisors J. E. Burnstedt Jewell Republican Y Nominea Henderson Burnstedt K.P. Fred Knights of Pythias

Free Hospital Bed Highlighted by St Francis Auxiliary

At the St Francis Hospital auxiliary annual meeting held at Our Lady of Victory academy, members from Waterloo churches reported the group operates a free hospital room always available for any patient in need. The facility has cared for up to three people at a time and is not limited by creed. The next meeting will be in October with officers elected for the year including President Mrs J T Sullivan and Secretary Mrs M J O Keefe.

Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Movement For Labor Reform John Mitchell A. FL John .B. Lennon A. PL Mqnor North American Thomas L. Lewis United Mine Workers America P.M. Arthur Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Waterloo Bank Clearings St. Francis Hospital Our Lady of Victory Academy Waterloo Edward Mullapy J. T. Sullivan T. ©. Menges T. Mackery J. T. Muldoon M. J. O'Keefe N. B. Erpelding E. M. Shaw Mra

Perfection Kerosene advertisement by Covell and Son

Local ad announces Perfection Kerosene from W A Covell and Son. Text mentions Covell and Son selling goods likely in a small town storefront, with emphasis on kerosene products and general advertising language.

W. A. Covell & Son

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Amusements Messrs. Gaskill & MacVitty the Waterloo Hagenhbecks Great Iowa News Lorkridge Melcher Norih Literty Wrlineford Os Ee Cone Trad Pers Brig Man Marengo Ugh Owen Hilton Creek Pridge Gwen Jies Moines Gavea Hugh Owen Homestead Piqoxeer Marshalltown Nora Springs Margaret Nelson Nels Nelson Schhool Charles Green Mason City R. Beatty Glenville Scott County Davenport Ed Hoffman Fritz Erps Johann Whynatk A. H. Buergel Farmer Associated Charities AT Hamilton County United States John Bilm Baltimore Street Ad. Tla Temperance Association Incorporated BM. T. A Cozy Theatre Home Cooking First National Bank Bumpine John Cordes R. J. Nestor M. Carrigg J. Friedl C. Huston J. H. Sindlinger 3. Welter Iting Tadvertinemant H. E. Munsey Auspices Christ Church Organ Fund Waterloo Theatre Gaskill and MacVilty (Inc Blabery W. Reynolds
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