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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1926

Page

15

Democrats Rally to Frame County Slate After Senate Victory

Democratic leaders in Black Hawk county gathered at 622 3-2 Commercial Street to organize and nominate candidates for state senate representatives county offices. M H Kelly called the meeting highlighting improved chances after Dan Steck’s win and to place the best men on the party ticket for June primary and fall elections. Attendees included S Sullivan Murtagh and H Miller with most township committee members present as discussions of candidates began but progress was slow.

Dan Steck Brookhart Towa United Sites Senate Black Hawk County Commercial M. HY. Kelly Kelly Weed Blick Hawk T. Sullivan C. Murtagh Hermann Miller Des Moines Haing

Tive Residences Included in $4,300 Building Permits

Two proposed homes were included in five building permits issued today by Charles Wutson, building commissioner. R.G. Akin, 712 Eleventh Street west, obtained a permit to erect a one story frame house at Euston street and LaPorte road for about $2,000. Wieland, 314 Bryant Street, secured a permit to build a one story frame residence at 500 Burton avenue for about $1,000 and a garage at $100. W. J. Simucker, contractor, is listed on the permits. Other permits: William Leask, 1400 Forest avenue, Strage, $100. Mrs. Mary Pott, 520 Oak avenue, garage, $100.

Charles Wutson R.G. Akin Eleventh Street Euston Street LaPorte Road Wieland Bryant Street Burton Avenue W. J. Simucker Wiliam Leask Forest Avenue Strage Mary Pott Oak Avenue

Farmers Cashing Heavily for Wolf Bounty at Corydon

April 17 report from Corydon details prairie bounty payouts. Humphrey Waddle of Clio turned in eight tiny wolf cubs near Ute county straw stack and earned 32 dollars. Harry Johnson of Monroe township followed with a second catch worth 44 dollars from a straw stack. Glen Williams near Humeston captured seven cubs and the mother wolf and received 38 dollars.

Corydon Humphrey Waddle Clio Ute County Gatley Harry Johnson Monroe Townships Glen Williams Humeston

Local fines and incidents from city court daily recap

A municipal court session saw W Donald Sindlinger fined 25 dollars for driving under the influence and careless driving. Leonid Barnes and others faced fines for speeding and red parking. Names include Otis Dickens awaiting extradition, M4 A Mansfield jailed on charges of cheating by false pretenses, and H B Decker fined for failing to supervise a child in school.

W. Donald Sindlinger Manieinal John W. Gwyane Sindlinger Leonid Barnes Madlad Foto Court Frank H Woueil OR. Whaien Lyle Warring Eta Stein Etheran le Stein Warrins Hal Ain Palavna Stein Alsiy Tupioye A. Masfield Learing Rose Kerr Jefferson Street Manxfield Leonard Fowler Service Company Worthiess Maxfield Otis S. Dickens Frank Dickens Chicago Waterloo Tle Wagner Dickens RE. McKinster Forest Avenue Tate Cedar River Thipsbetrestacad II B. Decker Sycamora Street Faro Imittimus

Cicus Weather Coming Clown Tells Waterloo

Joko the principal clown with the Robbin Bros will visit Waterloo on April 28 under Becker-Chapman American Legion Circus day. He jokes that warm, laughing weather will follow, while noting youths with icicles in their hair await spring.

Arctic Joko Robbin Bros Fourying Effeus Waterloo Becker-Chapman Legion Poppy Joke Jake

Explosion damages Cedar River fur store in early morning

A blast in the Greten fur store at 184 Bridge Street near the Cedar River caused 1400 dollars in fur damage and blew out a rear window. Authorities say static electricity ignited gas from naphtha and sawdust in a cleaning machine. Fur losses included American mink, black fox, and stone marten. No injuries reported to nearby worker A Menssen.

Cedar River Greten Fur Store Uridge Street A. Menssen Treber Avenue Greten

Norma Talmadge in Kiki at Plaza for Entire Week

Norma Talmadge stars in Kiki a light comedy based on a Belasco stage play at the Plaza for the entire week First National Pictures presents a romance with a Parisian girl named in the cast Rosemary Deering and Co perform a vaudeville revue between screenings The program features the Opera House style music and organ accompaniment. traffic on the Rock Island rail line was halted by a freight wreck near Verdi early today delaying shipments and adding to the day’s news

Norma Talmadge Belasco East Miss Talmadge Paris Thoroly Plaza Rosemary Deering & Co Topnotch Rosemary Deering Red” Grange Ona Bleake Music Masters Alvin Evans Washington, Ta Rock Island Verdi Here

Pastor L W Bock Returns After 22 Years

After an absence of 22 years, Hev. L. W. Bock plans to return to the Evangelical church in Van Horn on Sunday April 25. He formerly served as presiding elder for over twenty years and is rejoining his old congregation.

Van,Horn INS Hev. L.W_ Bock Bock

Waterloo man regains wager on Steck contest

A Waterloo man recoups money he lost on Steck after a bet placed on Brookhart was paid by a Republican supporter of Steck. Franklin Wallace, traveling freight agent for the Illinois Central with local ties, noted Brookhart’s edge as the race narrowed. The former loser collected a five dollar “winnings” from the initial ballot count.

Waterloo Steck Brookhart Frank 2. Wallace Sinois

Widow Contends $100 Monthly Not Adequate for Widow's Support

In Waterloo probate court Judge Stiles heard the case of Mrs. WW D Cowles widow of a longtime company secretary challenging a $100 monthly allowance. Mrs. Cowles testified she could not live on that sum, needing $126 to $156 monthly, citing rental income and substantial repairs. The estate is valued around $80,000 to $90,000 with most personal property. a duplex home nets $35 monthly rent, while upkeep and taxes absorb income.

Severa I. GB. Stiles Are Bava Mullan Averue West WW. D. Cowles Tessurer Waterloo Manufacturing Company Cowles California Gulf of Mexico la Florida Waellington New England Judea Walter P. Jensen J. G Otter Vita Insuranca

East District Pupils Present Varied School Concert

About 200 pupils from east district public schools performed a well varied program in Mast High auditorium led by G T Bennett. The grade orchestra of 190 pieces opened with America, East High Orchestra played Light Cavalry Overture and Awake, the high school band performed Evening Shadows Serenade and Shawkbay March, the Junior High violin choir offered The Young Marshal and Miserere, and a semi military drill closed the show with orchestral and choral support. Additional solos and a string quartet complemented the program.

East District Mast America East High Vera Morse Josephine Baruth Golda Imnapp

West Liberty to appoint new public school superintendent

West Liberty Virginia April 17. Cesinder will become superintendent of public schools next year succeeding C. P. Slater who after six years of steady work plans to enter the University of Iowa for further study.

West Liberty TNS Cesinder Tia C. P. Slater University of Iowa

Past Masters Night Observed by Janesville Masons

In Janesville on April 14 Equity lodge A B O and A My celebrated Past Masters night. Harvey E Daniels received the master degree from Ancil Causaday. Assisting past masters included J H R Royer Bradlay Squires C B Kyler U R Dubois G W Briden and M B Norman. Black Hawk lodge past masters Wiler Lewis Jamerson Whillis attended. Norman received a past master's jewel.

Janesville Equity Lodge Harvey E. Daniels Ancil Causaday Imile East J. H R. Royer Bradlay Squires C. BE. Kyler U. R- Dubois G. W. Briden M.B. Norman EB. Bart Wiler

Before Her Baby Came Adkins Texas Woman's Vegetable Compound Testimony

A Texas woman recounts severe illness before childbirth and credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for recovery. She praises the tonic, claims her baby thrived, and offers to answer letters sharing her experience. The advertisement notes the product has been used by women for over fifty years and is sold by druggists.

Adkins Texas Lydia E. Pinkham Sha Q Lydia Pinkham Tsonirmant Box Lydia EL Pinkham

Nightly Theaters and Personalities in Cedar Falls Stage Guide

The listing covers Crystal Palace Plaza Rialto Strand and Waterloo showing Bowden style titles with performances by Jane Noval Betty Blythe Lewis Stote and Anne Nichols. Local managers include J A Harner F P Hobson and Delmar Loyersen with Cedar Falls and Waverly venues.

Crystal Palace Jane Noval PLAZA iHawk Ludge J. A. Harner AL Brown Don Levevsee FP. A. Hobson W. EL Wilson Delmar Loyersen Cedar Falls Aml Mr. Steele Waverly

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