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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1913
Page
12
J P Gertsen sales manager of the Dart Manufacturing Co spoke to Irving Town Criers Club members at noon on practical illustrations in ads. He argued illustrated ads for dry goods cars and mercantile lines attract more attention and offered suggestions for educational committee members.
Local short items report on several residents and visitors. Hattie Bunt returns from California. Ida Reshel quarantine for scarlet fever at 216 Rebel Ave. C W Loesbe, president of Greene Ia bank, visited the city. Charles Morse and Vera return from Winthrop and Walker trip. License issued for Charles Corrigan and Ethel Page. Homer Trimble recovering after hospital operation. Bonded lodge announces Mark Master degree convocation. Lennie Sargent and twin daughters moving to Chautauqua Park. Franklin Platt returns from Manchester to discuss jury cases. Good va. Galloway trial looming. Longshore murder motion under review. Waterloo flood relief funds rise. Waterloo fund above $400. Courier fund above $100 with recent donations.
The Waterloo dry goods firm Burch Bros employes sent a large box of clothing and other goods to Chicago for flood victims. Mayor Carter Harrison acknowledged the donation and praised the donors. A warrant was issued for William Smith for bicycle theft from 120 Merrimam street.
Mr and Mrs L A Kettwig of 311 Oneida street marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a gathering of 25 relatives and friends. Gifts included silver and flowers. Music by E A Schaefer and a three course menu followed. They have lived in Waterloo for 21 years.
Rev. R. E. Graves returned home to Waterloo after seven days amid flood and fire in Dayton. He carried a frightened woman from a submerged streetcar through rising waters, clung to debris, and guided survivors to safety atop building roofs. Graves aided at a morgue, endured three days without food, and helped organize makeshift bridges for other refugees.
Cattle receipts today 2400 market opened higher. Natives cows and heifers western steers Texas steers listed. Hogs receipts today 75 market opened lower. Bulk of sales noted. Sheep receipts today market opened higher with yearlings and wethers trading up to 6.25. For rent five acre tract near News Car line with house and barns, immediate possession by May 1. Phone 1345 Hed or tall Dr. Waddey.
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