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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1914
Page
4
The Waterloo theatre plans a Sunday performance tomorrow evening featuring the Gorrell Stock Co. with Our New Minister. Although city ordinance bans Sunday shows, this marks the first Sunday production at the venue. The Garrett Stock Co. has been in town for fourteen weeks and may stay through the summer.
The text describes dismissals from positions and lawsuits arising from contract fulfillments and damages. It mentions a University of Wiinnts graduate, the daughter of Dr. E. 8. Smith, preparing to sue for breach and personal injury, with a call to read the Business Men’s statement on the editorial page. An insurance agent reports his daughter was held captive and tortured for over an hour, with an escort held at gunpoint. Private detectives are hired, a $1,000 reward is offered, and Grove is questioned about the attack. Best Portland cement is advertised by a local company.
Thomas Joch, 19, died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after being struck by an auto driven by Fire Chief Mohhr bacher while riding a bicycle. He fell in front of the oncoming car at about 30 miles per hour and suffered two broken legs.
County treasurer Frank T. Bentley announces a new partnership with his brothers Solomon M. and Samuel Jr. in loan bond and insurance work with employers' liability specialization. The firm leases three rooms on the artar floor of James Black Dry Goods building and will begin May 18.
The sealing steamer Kite, out of St Johns Newfoundland, which had not sent word for over a month, was reported safe today. The vessel carries about 70 men aboard and was linked to sealing grounds in the north.
While fishing along the east bank near a new artesian well last Wednesday afternoon, A Stribley, formerly with Great Western dairy, narrowly escaped death as a stray bullet passed through his hat and grazed his forehead. The shot came from across the river and the marksman was not identified. no police report was filed.
Bargain Variety offers curtain material priced today and Monday at 8 12 18 and 24 cents per unit. Located at 222 West Fourth Street.
Mrs. H. H. Dole of Cedar Falls visits her parents the Bowens. Remington improves after illness. Miss Adeline Metzger ill with lagrippe. Mr. and Mrs. Gauby of Lisbon return from a visit to J. R. Jamison family. Allen begins two story building with a post office on first floor. Dance at the opera house tonight by Shell Rock orchestra. Mrs. W. Adair sick. Coverall aprons 48 cents. Bargain Variety.
East High advanced German students presented the play Seine Einzige Tochter in German at the manual training auditorium before about 310 attendees. The program opened with orchestra numbers under Miss Wilma Basher and featured cast members Erwin Sage, Marjorie Cheney, Alberta Woodring, Agnes Johnson, Hazel Hanlon, Cecil Renn, Olivier Yarner, Fred Kaltenbach, Ray Schmalle, and Rolland Klein. Director Miss Katherine Buxbaum led the production, credited with much of its success.
A license to wed was issued today to Fred J. Huck and Anna Weltzin both 21 of Raymond. Several locals and visitors are noted at the Niemeyer home on Sycamore Street and other social updates are listed. The town reports a son injured by a runaway team in Chicago and local travel plans for a Des Moines meeting of businessmen.
The La Porte City high school class of 1914 and faculty were royally entertained at a juniors’ banquet hosted by Robt. Anderson. Guests dined at large and small tables with hand painted place cards and rose favors. Toasts honored the seniors and faculty, with a short program of readings, solos, duets, and two contests enhancing the evening.
Mr and Mrs F M Rossa with Mr and Mrs H O Bernbrock entertained the Fortnightly Five Hundred club at the conservatory rooms on Commercial street last evening. Twelve couples attended and enjoyed the game. Refreshments were served at the close.
A patient describes severe illness from a large tape worm. Dr. Myers, a German specialist at 712 1/2 Sycamore St., Waterloo Iowa, extracts the worm head and all within four hours of treatment. The ad extols his honesty, permanent location, and capability to treat chronic diseases with office hours listed.
A city column extols birds for insect control and suggests Cedar Heights as a model area. It notes birds help with pests, influence residents to relocate, and invites readers to visit for fresh air and wildflowers.
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