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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1917

Page

9

Pastor Beachler Resigns to Lead Missionary Movement

Rev W H Beachler, pastor of First Brethren church since 1910, is named secretary of the Laymen's Missionary Movement, succeeding Rev Wilbur Clapp. His Waterloo leadership included state Sunday school work, county and state roles, and a 29,000 dollar church project. He will assume duties Sept 1, leaving a single predecessor in local ministry.

W. H. Beachler First Brethren Church Nén Wilbur Clapp Bapelist Cedar Rapids Beachler Tie Mr. Beachler Ohio Myersdale Waterloo Fifth and South Streets Danish Lutheran Church Sixth Wellington Streets Black Hawk County M. G. Musa United Presbyterian Church

Suit Over Telegram Raises New Question

A new legal question lurked in Mary A. Traphagan’s suit against Western Union over an alleged unauthorized telegram. The message, sent from Shenandoah Iowa to Omaha and Waterloo, crossed state lines, triggering interstate commerce rules that limited damages for mental distress. The case, which could reach the U S Supreme Court, was settled yesterday.

United States Supreme Court Mary A. Traphagan Western Union Telegraph Company Frank Frank M. Traphagan Shenandoah Tim Omaha Waterloo Mears & Lovejoy

Stinehart's Grocery Ad Lists Daily Staples and Prices

A local grocer at 313 East Fourth Street offers a wide range of items with prices, including peas, raisins, sugar, rice, syrups, coffee, beans, oranges, butter, salmon, oleo, peanuts, prunes, peaches, tomato, milk, soap, and more. Prompt delivery is available by phone.

Sunkist Alaska C. W. Soap East Fourth Street

Unauthorized Message Sparks Delivery Delay Claim

A delayed delivery is alleged due to an unauthorized message sent through the system. The claim centers on an instruction or alert that bypassed standard approval, triggering confusion and disruption to the scheduled dispatch. Further investigation is expected to determine source and impact.

Catsup Bottle Man Forfeits His Bond

Fred Shubert arrested Monday after a disturbance in a commercial street restaurant failed to appear in police court this morning and forfeited $7 bonds. Edith Auspack alleged Shubert hit her with a catsup bottle. Clarence Hodges, porter at Meverill Motor Sales Co., to be arraigned on a state charge. he admitted stealing money. Police Judge Heem held a night session. two speeders fined $7 each. Harry Frisby paid $7 for disturbing the public quiet. Others awaiting court or postponed. Two accidents reported. Jacobs and Wenderlin collided. Bridges and Diesel wagon collision with minor damage.

Fred Shubert Commercal Street Edith Auspack Shubert Clarence Hodges Meverill Motor Sales Co Peverill Justice Court Wodges Denot Chicago J. Cc. Heem Harry Frisby Serena Olis John Jacobs Edwards Street

Plea for Separate Maintenance in Rathbone Case

Mildred Rathbone files for separate maintenance against Oral C Rathbone alleging cruelty and long absences since their Oct 20 1506 marriage. She asks the court to grant $12 weekly and allow the family furniture chickens and the horse and wagon.

Mildred Rathbone Oral C. Rathbone

Police Matron Myrtle Bare's Busy First Year Report Sets Record

Police matron Myrtle Bare established a unique record in her first year ending March 31. She acted as arbiter in family and neighborhood disputes and as an employment agency, handling 659 cases, answering 368 calls, and overseeing 291 cases in the matron's quarters. She settled 34 children’s quarrels and 13 family rows, with 5 women arrested and held without bonds.

Myrtle Bare Barr Mitchellvlle Des Moines

Superintendent Visits Waterloo on Railway Notes

L. B. McCabe, newly named general superintendent of the Illinois Central division, paid Waterloo a lying visit yesterday. The official, greeted by local officials, discussed operations and future improvements for the line through the city.

L. B McCabe Illinois Central Railroad Waterloo

Waterloo Medical Society Sets Speakers for April Meeting

Small, president of the Waterloo Medical Society, announced two prominent speakers for this month. Dr. Wit-Tian Jepson of Sioux City will discuss Preparedness on the Part of the Medical Man for Military Service on Wednesday April 15 at 8 pm. Professor J. Sedgwick of Minneapolis will present a yet-to-be-announced topic. Both talks occur in the club rooms on the eighth floor of the Lack Building.

Small Waterloo Medical Encivty Wit- Tian Jepson Sioux City Fem J . Sedgwick Minneapolis Minn Wil Clu Lack Weothe

President Wilson urges Congress to declare war on Germany

Wilson asks for state of war with Germany and universal military liability with broad credits to the government. Aztec sinking off France signals naval danger as British and French push toward St Quentin. Russians advance in Persia and British in Mesopotamia, continuing campaigns against the Turks.

Wilson Congress Germany Rsiging Aztec France Bt. Quentin Fersin Mesopotamia

Illinois Central to Build Large Ice Station at Ne North City

Illinois Central plans a new ice station on the former depot site in Ne north section, featuring modern hoists and machinery. The 200 foot long building will hold 15,000 tons and handle 30 cars per hour, a significant upgrade from current 13-car limits and two existing equipped houses on Harriman lines.

Vhius Aeuno Noown Ilinois Central Railroad Oll Fee Anit Row

Railroad contract decision looms as WANY contemplates harvest

The railroad company WANY has not yet decided whether it will harvest its treor contract for its annual supply, leaving the outcome uncertain as negotiations continue.

WANY Treor

German bankers promise Argentine public works finance

Buenos Aires April 2. The German minister assured the Argentine government that German bankers in association with the Reichsbank are ready to finance public works in Argentina. The move aims to impress the government with Germanys economic resources, while the Buenos Aires Herald warns of tactics to create differences between Argentina and the Entente and the United States. The paper notes Argentina will not compromise its neutrality.

Buenos Aires G Man Reichsbank Germany Buenos Aires Herald Argentina Entente United States

Why Be Bald A Hair Growth Ad From Wangler Bros

An old advertisement urges readers to treat hair loss and dandruff with Parlatan Sage from Wangler Bros. It promises to stop hair loss, itching, and dandruff with a money back guarantee and claims Parisian Sage makes hair soft and manageable.

Wangler Bros. Tio

Morris Bank Opens in Minneapolis With Luncheon

In Minneapolis on April 3 the Morris Plan company opened its Minneapolis bank in the Marquette building 616 647 Mar 1 Quelle avenue. A luncheon for directors and officers was held at the Minneapolis Club followed by a bank inspection. Douglas A Miskes president A Rh Rogers Joseph Chapman Sumner T Mee Naight vice presidents William W Lastinan secretary and Solou Td Rider treasurer and general mine iper oversaw the event. The bank was installed here by

Minneapolis Minn Minneapolis Morris Plan Company Morris Bank Marquette Building Quelle Avenue Minneapolis Club Douglas A. Miske A. Rh. Rogers Joseph Chapman Sumner T. Mee Naight William W. Iastinan Solou Td Rider Mineiper Hank Wan

Three Men Entombed by Explosion at Mink Indiana Pa

April 3 news reports three workers buried by a blast at the Conemaugh Smokeless Coal Co mine in Robinale near Indiana Pennsylvania. Rescue teams labor to locate the men as investigators seek the cause of the explosion.

Mink Indiana Conemaugh Smokeless Coal Company Robinale Here

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