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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1914

Page

9

Business Men's Club to Occupy Seventh Floor of First National

The Board of Trade mat last night signed a three year lease for the entire seventh floor of the First National building for a new Business Men's club. About 325 men enrolled, with charter membership encouraged by waiving initiation fees until opening. Regular dues set at 24 dollars yearly, with 10 dollar initiations for traveling men ministers and non residents. Remodeling to cost about 5000 dollars to be finished by May 15 with dining and reading rooms arranged in a spacious, high class layout.

Board of Trade First National Bank First National Business Men's Club Walter Dotson Sycamore Street

Covell and Son Plan New Elegant Hardware Store

W A Covell and Son prepare a new room for occupancy about April 20 at the Jefferson and Fourth street corner, replacing the Mulhern Drug store. The Covells are longtime hardware merchants, promising a beautiful and economical redesign.

W. A. Covell & Son Jefferson and Fourth Street West Mulhern Drug Store Messrs. Covell Fourth Street

Parish Meeting at St Mark's Parish Plans and Elections

At last evening's inaugural St Mark's parish meeting in the new church, funds cover the building and site with about 4000 dollars in debt reduced by on hand assets. Vestrymen and officers were chosen, including senior warden C O Lamson and treasurer G L Van Duyn. Christ Church annual meeting reports prosperity and growth across departments.

St. Mark's C. J. Kingsley W. E. Cowan J. T. Knapp T. Moore G. L. van Duyn O. Berkley Adamson Fred Wray R. L. Parker W. H L. Flint F. B. Ballou C. O. Lamson J. C. Derkley Christ Church Christ Episcopal Church T. W. Place J. W. Krapfel J. A. Gary J. S. Parrott H. ©. Camp Roger I. Crowell Charles McElhinney FL BF. McElhinney Fred Northey George Mills Archie McFarlane Ladies’ Guild Treasury George W. Hinkle Lime Street Daughters of the King Woman’s Auxiliary

Two Fire Alarms Reported In City Neighborhoods

Early morning fires prompt two responses. A residence on Iowa Street occupied by a colored family saw a basement blaze quickly contained with minor losses. A separate grass fire near the Mullan Avenue Bridge threatened a storage building but was controlled with no damage.

Iowa Street East River Mullan Avenue Bridge

Atlas Portland Cement Plaster and Sand Ad

Advertisement for Atlas Portland Cement plaster and sand products from Young Coal Co with contact phone 90.

Plans for Waterloo East graduation week announced

Thirty nine students will graduate from Waterloo East High School in June per the superintendent’s list. Ninety nine girls outnumber boys three to one among the seniors. Week events include May 29 senior banquet, May 31 baccalaureate sermon, June 2 class play, June 4 commencement, and June 5 alumni banquet. The senior roster lists Alice Dean Mary Devor Alice Dunham Lora Bonsall Mildred Gleason Marie Smith Carrie McFarrans Marion Cooley Julia Peek Ivy Christenson Arvilla Young Beatrice Reichert Evelyn Paulus Alberta Woodring Hazel Hanlon Vera Rice Katheryn Murray Mildred Pheffer Vernonica Gorman Agnes Llorn Gladys Storm Beryl Smith Mabel Nesfield Mildred Fairbanks Coretta Barch Mary Hum Ruth Fish Florences Stines Elsie Shirley Erwie Sage Clifford Hutton Lloyd Hoolnagle Olivier Taffner Rolland Kein Fred Kaltenbach Maurice Van Matre Frank Sherwood Will Gorman Raymond Schmaile.

Alice Dean Mary Devor Alice Dunham Lora Bonsall Mildred Gleason Marie Smith Carrie McFarrans Marion Cooley Julia Peek Ivy Christenson Arvilla Young Beatrice Reichert Evelyn Paulus Alberta Woodring Hazel Hanlon Vera Rice Katheryn Murray Mildred Pheffer Vernonica Gorman Agnes L

Sleeper Demand Rises at Police Headquarters in Spring Month

Police records show over 200 sleepers at headquarters since April 1 and more than 3,000 since January 1. February hit a high of 869, and officials expect March’s figure to exceed it despite good weather. Many applicants appeared well dressed, suggesting new entrants to the activity. Atlas Portland Cement Plaster and sand, Young Coal Co. Phone 90.

Three More Join Waterlo Motorboat Club

At a Waterlo Motorboat Club meeting three boat owners were accepted as members and become full fledged motorboaters. New members include Dr J L Smal, Dr W H Hough and A A Duba. Initiation fee will rise from $1 to $5 after April 27 as the club prepares for a busy season with four boats already on the river. Walter Trask builds an 18 foot four horsepower motorboat with a bow sleeping quarters accessed by a panel. Manahl Brothers plan to launch their fast boat on Sunday April 26.

Waterlo Motorboat Club J. L. Smal Hw, Hough A. A. Duba Walter Trask Allen Lawn Manahl Brothers

Officials 10 Change Thursday in City Administration

Three newly appointed city officials will begin duties Thursday while a fourth delays until May 1. Sanitary inspector K J Springer takes charge Thursday. Burr Brown becomes city official. Health officer Dr H B Dunkleberg waits until May 1, with Dr H W Sigworth staying until then. W W Wyant remains as state milk inspector and city office holder until May 1980.

K. J. Springer W. W. Wyant Springer Wyant Thomipson Fred P. Murphy Burr Brown BH. L Dunkleberg H. W. Sigworth

Crusade Launched Against Law Violation by Vehicle Owners

County Attorney Hoxie and the police initiate a city wide campaign against dealers numbers use and unlicensed vehicles. Two owners were jailed this morning on dealers numbers charges. Elmer Dietz pled guilty and paid a $25 fine. R C Akin pleaded guilty for carrying a passenger on a motorcycle and was fined $3. Land for all purposes. Young Coal Co. Phone 90.

Hoxie Young Coal Co

Regain Your Eyesight With Actina Treatment Claims

A promotional notice from Acting Appliances Co promotes Actina as a cure for cataracts granulations and various eye diseases. It offers a two week trial with full directions and no charge if unsatisfied, and touts vapor currents to clear congestion improve circulation and strengthen eyes.

Applisanes Co Lutte Walnut St Kansag City

Falan and Bolleman Open Dry Goods Store in Waterloo

The new dry goods store at Last Fourth and Water streets opened last night drawing thousands. Advertisements prior to the opening explained store plans and promised customer service. Souvenir sachet bags in book form with silk cords proved popular though stock ran out.

Last Fourth Water Streets Waterloo Courier Anx

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