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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1923

Page

5

Firemen Injured as Ladder Breaks During City Fire

Herman Otto, city fireman, is confined to his home with injuries after an eight foot fall from a broken ladder while fighting a fire at J. G. McQuilkin's residence on Irving Street. Jed Ward Knipp, on the ladder, escaped major injuries and returns to duty. Losses include 490 to the building and 250 to contents. A separate rubbish fire at 1008 Eleventh Street West caused 30 damage. Fire crews also responded to a blaze at the Peek-Rath building with no damage reported and sparking on Mrs Margaret Collins residence roof causing minor damage later in the day.

Herman Otto Vine Breet J. G. McQuilkin Irving Street Jedward Knipp Mminor Otterad Knipp H. A. Matlrath Eleventh Street Peek-Rath Fifth Street Margaret Collins Locust Street

Arrest Blind Man at Vinton as Bootlegger

Chester Wininger, a legally blind resident of Vinton, was arrested Saturday on a liquor manufacture charge. Authorities say a large quantity of mash and liquor was found. He has previous arrests on the same charge and will have a hearing in a few days.

Vinton Teg Chester Wininger

Former City Resident Owed $78 Seeks Reimbursement

William MM Stephenson is being sought by Pacific Mutual Life Insurance. A $78 check payable to Stephenson was received by J. K. Bunyan. He formerly resided at Apartment 38 Fullerton Place. Two policies for $1,000 each issued April 15, 1903 lapsed July 16, 1908. He borrowed $72 on each policy. Policies matured last Sunday. reserve covers debt and paid up endowment of $39 on each.

William MM. Stephenson Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company Stephenson J. K. Bunyan Focal Fullerton Place

Spanish War Vets to Hold Open House in Muster Day

Fred Willer camp Spanish war veterans will stage an open house tomorrow evening to mark the twenty fifth anniversary of the declaration of war with Spain. G A R American Legion and Auxiliary members have been invited and the public is welcome, announced commander W. A. Burton with Prof. I. H. Hart, instructor at State Teachers College and veteran.

Fred Willer Spain G. A.R American Legion W. A. Burton I. H. Hart State Teachers College

Lafayette Parents and Teachers Hear Program

The Lafayetta school Parent Teacher association will host a program Wednesday at 7 30 p m Beatrice Allen will play a piano solo Margaret Johnson and Mildred Frye will perform violin solos Prof T B Honan of Teachers College will speak on Health and Welfare of the Child Officers will be elected Mothers of second and third grade children will provide refreshments.

Parents Teacher Association Lafayetta Beatrice Allen Margaret Johnson Mildred Frye T. B. Honan Teachers Collegee

Doctor Pieres Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Mrs Tilger

Mrs Martta Tilger of 213 Lexington St Hastings Nebraska testifies that during pregnancy she found Dr Pieres Favorite Prescription beneficial. She used one bottle and reports good tonic value and plans to recommend it. The ad urges readers to ask their druggist for the patent remedy and to send 10 cents for a trial package or write for free literature.

Hastings Pistes Dr. Pierce Bullelo

University of Iowa elects Roberts Burgitt captain for 1924

Roberts Burgitt of Spencer Ja was elected captain of the Iowa basketball team for 1924 at the annual election held here last night. Burgitt is a law student and member of the university. Motorship tonnage rose 87 percent in the year ending June 30 while steamship tonnage gained 4 percent.

Towa City Roberts Burgitt Spencer University of Iowa Burgitt

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