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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1913

Page

13

New Industries Located Here In Waterloo Board Activity

The Board of Trade reports rapid growth with four new industries added in the first quarter and several more under consideration. New companies include Moore Manufacturing Waterloo with $10,000 capital, Cement Stave Silo leased ground to Oct 1914, Edwards Manufacturing Cincinnati, Kellastona Chicago offices, plus potential financing for Michealson Motor Co Minneapolis and Calkins Johnson Caterpillar Detroit proposals. Secretary L B Park’s financial summary through April 1 shows receipts of 2,819.70 and disbursements totaling 1,424 with a remaining balance of 70.51.

Board of Trade Suceceusa Waterloo Moore Manufacturing Company Waterloo Corporation Cement Stave Silo Company Edwards Manufacturing Company Cincinnati Marsh Place City Kellastona Company Chicago Michealson Motor Company Minneapolis Calkins & Johnson Catepilier Tractor Company Detroit Elk Run L. B. Park

Boy Steals Hose at Junk Yard Near Police

B Schultz, a junk dealer, turned over fifty feet of hose to police after a boy tried to sell it at the junk yards. The hose, nearly new, prompted suspicion and led to police involvement. The boy did not return for the hose, which will be held at headquarters until the owner claims it.

B. Schultz Schultz

Yeomen Hear of State Conclave and Picnic Plan

William Tell homestead No 161 of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen reports from the Des Moines state convention. 670 delegates attended. A big social function is planned for Friday evening April 18 at the Pythian temple. Delegates include William Kober and Mrs Klinefelter, W A Bowen, William Reichert. The next meeting April 18 will initiate twelve new members, raising membership to about 616.

William Tell Homestead Brotherhood of American Yeomen Pythian Temple Order Des Moines William Kober John Klinefelter W. A. Bowen William Reichert

Revival Services Begin Monday at Champlain Chapel

Beginning Monday at 7 30 p m revival services will be held at Champlain chapel Chautauqua park corner of Burton avenue and Riehl street Rev John Bunyan Smith pastor Walnut Street Baptist church will preach each evening except Saturday assisted by George Moody singing evangelist Monday evening Rev H G Beeman former Waterloo pastor now located at St Paul will give a short address An informal reception for Mr Beeman will follow in Walnut Street Baptist church parlors Rev Smith will occupy his pulpit tomorrow morning and evening

Champlain Chapel Chautauqua Park Burton Avenue Riehl Street John Bunyan Smith Walnut Street Baptist Church Smith George Moody H. G. Beeman Waterloo St. Paul Beeman Rev. Smith

Black Hawk lodge degree team returns from Hudson

The degree team of Black Hawk lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 38 members, led by captain O H Sweeney of Waterloo, returned home after initiating a class of candidates in Hudson. The team has earned wide renown and is often called on for services by nearby towns and cities.

Black Hawk Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Hudson Hudson Lodge H. Sweeney Waterloo

Starvation Threatens Thousands of Animals in California Valleys

Stockton, April 12. Thousands of cattle and sheep in central California valley regions face starvation, say stock raisers. The secretary of agriculture has asked a forestry service representative to study the matter to decide whether to appeal to open forest reserves for grazing.

Stockton Cal California Secretary of Agriculture Washington Forestry Service

Card of Thanks for Witte Family Bereavement

Mr and Mrs C W Arns and Mr and Mrs John Schroderfer thank friends and neighbors for kind words and sympathy shown during the death of their mother Mrs Minnie Witte.

C. W. Arns John Schroderfer Minnie Witte

Trees for Hagerman Place Planned by Janney

G C Janney bought 1800 trees in Charles City to plant on 300 Hagerman place lots. Front yard two elms and one blue spruce per lot, rear yard one apple, one cherry and one plum. Plan aims to beautify the tract and start an orchard, with potential motor line links to the area.

G. C. Janney Charles City Hagerman Place Janney Hart-Parr Co Iowa

Waterloo Impresses Eastern Banker Visit

Frank D. Smiley, formerly assistant cashier at Home National Bank of Union City, Pa, arrived in Waterloo with his mother Mrs. Victor Long and praised Waterloo as the best city he has visited. He plans to tour California later in the trip.

Waterloo Frank D. Smiley Home National Bank Union City Victor Long Second Street West Smiley Mr. Smiley California

Engineer-Publisher Switches Focus to Blue Print Work

William Pedicord, long in charge of Electric Blue Print company affairs connected with his architectural business, retires from the architectural side to devote full time to the blue print business and will also handle a complete line of architect's supplies.

William Pedicord

Waterloo clerks hosted by Charles Munger at his home

The Waterloo Post Office Clerks Association and families were entertained last night at the residence of Charles J. Munger, local civil service secretary, 1622 Fourth Street West. Thirty five attendees enjoyed an evening of card games and several musical selections.

Waterloo Post Office Clerks’ Association Charles J. Munger Civil Service Commission Fourth Street West

Virginian Play Delights Waterloo Audience

Waterloo theatregoers enjoyed The Virginian adapted from Owen Wister. Roy Foster and Christine Prince starred with a carefully chosen company, elaborate scenery, and a mix of thrilling, spicy, and romantic scenes. the troupe returns tonight with the same production.

Waterloo the Waterloo

Local Cedar River Rises After Rain Northwest Weather Improves

Rain from the northwest caused a small rise in Cedar River water levels in recent days. Clear skies and warm sunshine today are appreciated as the earth dries and seeding operations are planned to begin next Monday.

Here Everybony

Closed Door Sermon Subject at St Pauls M E Church

Special services at St Pauls M E Church tomorrow include a 6:30 to 7:30 am prayer meeting, 10 am Sunday school, and Dr Hull preaching at 11 am. At 8 pm he speaks to the men on Wanted a Man while Mrs Johnson addresses the women. A 6:30 pm prayer service led by Frank Zeran precedes another Dr Hull sermon at 7:30 pm.

St. Paul's Church Dunkerton Grace Church Hull J. I. Johnson Frank Zeran Kupworth League Tull Will

State President Addresses Glu District At Spring Inncon

The third district of the Iowa Federation of Woman's clubs heard Mrs. Homer A. Miller state president praise their banner status in scholarship and loan funds and commend their productive work. She outlined the biennial convention program set for Cedar Rapids May 20 to 24. The afternoon featured four department feasts and the presence of charter members Mrs. Matt Parratt and Miss Mary Z. Edgarton active in club work.

Iowa Federation of Woman’s Clubs Homer A. Miller Galloway Club Worman’s Mud Theternoon Matt. Parratt Mary Edgarton

Town Criers Embattled Meeting Hit by Conflict

Conflicting clashes disrupted a scheduled town meeting led by Harry Nipster president of the Town Criers' emb. The disrupted session faced scheduling confusion and unresolved questions as attendees sought a path forward amid tensions. Arthur loss remains unclear.

Harry Nipster Tie Town Criers Emb Daaneh Mendershin Cam Valen Arthur

Chairman to Lead Early Next Week Criers Assembly

The man who chairs the membership committee will organize the Criers gathering early next week. He plans to brief attendees on upcoming duties and coordinate roles among members.

Man Criers

Reverend Broyles to Speak at Local Churches Tomorrow

Rev. R. A. Broyles, field superintendent of Noxures Industrial School for colored youth at Mcleod Mississippi, visits the city. He will speak during morning services at First Baptist and address the men’s class at Walnut Street Baptist at 12:46. His talk is described as entertaining and the content as worth listening to.

R. A. Broyles Noxures Mcleod, Miss First Baptist Church Walnut Street Bapta

Pretty garment for milady's hours of ease

A blue albatross gown with white lace and blue velvet ribbon details, paired with a matching shawl. The garment features embroidered white cuts, Valenciennes lace, and beading, with a draped back revealing a trimmed petticoat and novel braiding in the waisted finish.

Milady Eek Vt Carder Weasaling

Y M C A Leader to Visit Waterloo

Parsons, state secretary of the M C A, arrives in Waterloo for a weekend visit to inspect the local association. A public drive seeks 3400 dollars for next year after the directors discussed this year’s campaign plans. Cedar Rapids reports 9000 dollars raised in ten months, cheering Waterloo’s local officers ahead of their campaign.

W. M. Parsons Des Moines Waterloo Parsons Cedar Rapids

Memorial Service for AA Members in Waterloo Hall

Waterloo council No 201 United Commercial Travellers will hold memorial services tomorrow at 4 pm in Russell Lamson hall. I J Ferris Jr senior councillor will conduct the services and C R Rohde will give In Memoriam. Special music includes a vocal solo by P L H Caughlan a duet by Mrs J C Wilour and Paul Davis and a quartet by Mrs Etta Wendleoveall Mrs Wilbur Miss Davik and Arthur Bini Alp. Traveling men are urged to attend.

Waterloo Council United Commercial Travellers Russell- Lamson Hall I. J. Ferris, Jr Order C. R. Rohde PL Hcaughlan J. CL Wilour Paul Davis Etta Wendl Leoveall Mrs. Wilbur Mie. Davik Arthur Bini Gare Eanestly Tor

Photographer Opens Animal Portrait Studio in City

Huey formerly of Hiegeo has moved to the city and opened an establishment in the Pythian temple. He will be assisted by Kimballaity Martie and plans to photograph cattle, horses, sheep and hogs for women and fashion magazines, aiming to expand a little used field.

Wo Hey Hiegeo Huey Kimballaity Martie Phiey Farah

You on their part Mr Hueytas moved to Waterloo weed

Mr Hueytas moved his family to Waterloo and took up residence, indicating a local relocation noted in the period’s brief records.

Mr. Hueytas Waterloo Weed

Man of Mystery Removes Jus Alaska

Chicago traces a tangled fraud case linked to B B C von Klein, a Minneapolis diamond broker. Police confirm identity reveals and ongoing charges across the nation as Mrs H C von Klein returns home amid allegations of deception and criminal accusations citing a wide-reaching “mystery” scheme.

Chicago B. B.C von ‘Klein Minneapolia Chartea EL Hrbaetedin Klein H.C. von Klein Minneapolis China

Policeman Hartigan Sentenced For Perjury In Graft Case

New York April 12 John J Hartigan the policeman who would not squeal went to sing Bling today to serve three years for perjury to shield higher police officers accused of graft. Hartigan faced delays in trial sentence and prison as prosecutors alleged the police system paid him four thousand six hundred for his silence in the levying tribute on protected figures.

New York John J. Tlartigan Ding Bling Hartigan

Fire at Haunted Fontana Home Calls Fearful Rumors

Fire swept the abandoned Fontana residence in Chisholm Minnesota last night after locals believed the house haunted. The prior murder of Mrs. Ontana by her husband and Fontana's death by suicide are cited as causes of fear and avoidance by neighbors and children who moved away. Missing alarm prevented early fire response as the house burned to its flooded cellar. Separately, obituary notices report Miss Katherine Belle Nevins dying in Tacoma Washington and a newborn boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vize on Second Street West. Dr. J B O Keefe has returned from Norfolk Nebraska.

Chisholm Minn Fontana John Ontana Joseph Vize Second Street West

Pur Hale-Nevem Race House Bargain Listing

Property listing offers a modern cement sidewalk cellar renovated barn chicken house and white trees three blocks from McKinley School. Contact M H Hi 611 Commercial Blog phone 1200 residence 1346 Black.

Nevem Race House McKinley Kohool Will Gell Bargain M. H. Hi Black

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