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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1913
Page
6
Plans are being prepared for a two story brick front building on the Lane property on Sycamore Street owned by Hope C. Martin. The structure, 40 by 70, will allow for future vertical expansion, heating plant, and possible store rooms and moving picture theatre use. Burkett prepares the plans. ground improvements and additional adjoining buildings are anticipated.
A Waterloo Business Men's Temperance association meeting discussed vigorously pursuing cases against several local druggists for selling intoxicating liquors without licenses. The group will keep investigators active and seek stronger cooperation with the county attorney to advance Black Hawk county liquor-law prosecutions.
Charles I. Munger, local secretary for the civil service commission, announced examinations for federal positions with dates set: Assistant in tobacco investigation May 7, assistant chemist April 25, dairyman in market milk investigations April 29, dairyman in dairy farming April 29, law clerk stenographer and the writer April 23 and 24, and junior engineer April 9 and 10.
Justice Runns must hear L. C. Hieber show cause why seized intoxicating liquors will not be destroyed after a dray load was removed from a business location. The case involves the basement of the sheriff’s residence, with possible plea deals in district court. A search and seizure warrant was issued by Mr. Kuhns.
A deal closed this morning with Repass Automobile Co purchasing a tract of ground between Mullan Avenue and First Street on the far side of Commercial. The exact acreage and terms were not definitively confirmed and further details were not available at press time.
Shortage in milk supply hits Waterloo retail dealers with home delivery at 8 cents a quart and depot sales around 7 cents. Butchers report meat scarce with beef at 22 to 10 cents a pound, pork 12 to 29 cents, and mutton 10 to 20 cents as demand outstrips cattle shipments from Omaha and Sioux City.
Barber Asphalt Paving plans to resurface numerous Waterloo streets in the coming season and may repave most paved streets this summer. City leaders including Mayor R C Thompson and City Engineer Charles Rohy will inspect routes Monday or Tuesday to decide which streets to resurface. Several roads may be repaired by patching rather than full resurfacing. others show extensive potholes and cracking on Fifth Street West Park Avenue West Hammond Avenue Leland Avenue Independence Avenue and more.
Harold Turney, 13, of 327 West Third Street, was arrested by Waterloo police for stealing 10% pounds of lead from a building site on West Fourth Street. Junk dealer Max Rotman, who bought the metal, was also detained for buying from a minor. Louis Miller, 12, of 325 Halstead, was caught stealing a pair of skates from a St Mary’s parochial school friend and arrested.
A Holland sale report shows about 285000 dollars total for 200 horses with an average price near 1425 dollars per animal. The highest bid reached 270 dollars for one thoroughbred, according to the morning release.
The west side schools will open Monday morning, word received in the city that Supt. A. T. Wakill, called to Fayetteville, Tenn., on account of a sister's illness, will arrive home Sunday evening. Prof. S. M. Wallace of the high school is also expected home tomorrow.
Dr G Hardy Clark launches public protest against a private coliseum on the river at Waterloo arguing it would surrender public property and flood controls. He calls for a citizen committee to study park site boundaries as a preferable location and urges the river front commission to use its land and tax exemptions instead. The piece notes Waterloo welcomes Dr Jay Andrews as the new baseball manager admired for his national rep and energetic leadership.
The YWCA board and finance committee met at a noon luncheon in the association dining room. A business session discussed fundraising for expenses of the past year and plans for support from members and friends. Vesper services led by Mrs Pettit and a musical program directed by Miss Basher are on tomorrow's schedule. The national biennial convention will be held in Richmond Virginia from April 9 to 14 with plans for the next two years and a supervisory conference to follow. Miss Rachel Jones will serve as Waterloo delegate.
Advertisement offers rates and tours to Seattle Spokane Portland Vancouver Alberta Saskatchewan and the Northwest. Contact W. R. Harley DPA 210 Fifth St Des Moines Iowa for details and fares.
New York April 5 Bradstreet's bank clearings report shows a total of 3,877,017,000 for the week ending April 3, up from 2,756,263,060 last week and 3,727,442,000 in the same week a year ago.
Washington reports that at least one great power has refused to recognize the new Chinese republic at this stage. Officials see possible similar stances from other powers and note no protest yet against the United States approach, while some capitals doubt the constituent assembly can form a stable government.
Waterloo suffers a severe housing shortage as many new residents struggle to find homes. Real estate brokers report dozens of families unable to rent, with households storing belongings in unused spaces across the city. One broker cites twenty five families within his view alone. The housing crunch is echoed citywide.
A roundup of short notes from Waterloo including J Martin's Cedar Rapids business trip, William Harley and George Horntley in town for Soo and New York state dealings, Mrs Sumption visiting Nebraska, Parson and church events, a Waterloo resident funding eastern relief, and a legal separation filing by Nellie McCaffery over John McCaffery. Also mentions movers, visitors, and a bicycle accident with minor injuries.
Relatives note five sons-in-law A K Wilder L B Eighmes Joseph Sibert Bert Hewitt and Richard Mason plus son Willard Wood served as pallbearers at the funeral of Mrs Mary Wood. The service was from her daughter Mrs A D Wildey on Til Logan avenue at 2:20 pm with Rev John Bunyan Smith officiating. Burial followed in Elmwood Cemetery.
The Associated Charities past year work in Waterloo shows progress and plans to expand with another visiting nurse. Mrs. Marsh chairs nurse committee with Mrs. Reed and Dr. Clark. cooperation with women’s clubs in nearby towns is sought to aid youth. February finance needs urged. contact A. G. Reid or Mrs. Henry Austin for details. Eva Whitcomb reports March: 114 families visited, 26 new, 20 new patients, 36 sick calls, 212 family visits, fruit and jelly distributed, 72 office hours, 11 meetings, and 75 children under care across circles.
Members of Fred Willier Camp No 11 Spanish War Veterans met in regular session in the 18 A R hall. Veterans from Porto Rico Cuba and the Philippines shared stories of campaigns and battles. They planned the seventh annual Iowa Spanish War Veterans encampment to be held in Waterloo June 9 to 11 with Senator W S Kenyon of Fort Dodge to speak.
Black Hawk lodge No. 72 L O O W degree team will confer the first degree on a class of Odd Fellows at Hudson next Thursday evening. A large number of Waterloo Odd Fellows will accompany the staff as Hudson lodge is well known. Time and meeting place to be announced.
J Sid Anderson post commander of Robert Anderson Post No 68 G A R announced this morning that members will attend the inspection of companies L and B in the city Monday evening. The post will meet at the G A R hall and march to the inspection, assembling promptly at 7 o'clock.
Rev W F Spry and Mrs Spry attended a birthday anniversary in Vinton for A G Adams lasting with twenty friends. Funeral services for Elizabeth Gould, daughter of H R and wife were held yesterday at 3 pm with Rev W B Sandford in charge and noted floral offerings.
For Rent Strictly Modern furnished room with large sleeping porch. Gentleman preferred. Call or address 610 W 11th St. Free illustrated book about protected positions in U S service. Thousands of vacancies yearly. Big chance with sure pay and lifetime employment. Ask for booklet T784. No obligation, Wart Hopkins, Washington DC.
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