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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1915

Page

5

Parroths Address at Waterloo Business College Graduates

Rev Harold E Parr spoke at First Methodist church to Waterloo Business College graduates on the secret of achievers. He cited Muses Lincoln Christie Paul and others, stressing preparedness purpose character and seizing opportunities. Diplomas were presented and President Gates urged the new graduates to honor their diplomas as marks of duty in business.

Waterloo Business College First Methodist Church Harold E. Parr Business College Sivas A. P Gates Mr. Parr Christ Paul Europe Lincoln Goison

Prospect Golf Team Finishes Third in Northeast Town Meet

The Prospect Golf Club quintet finished third in the second Northeast Town Golf Association tournament at Dubuque yesterday. Poor links favored familiar foes Independence and Waterloo, who struggled on the hilly course while Dubuque’s Al Peaseley led 36 holes 5 up on bogey. Arnold Peaseley and Burr Lichty earned top individual and team honors, with Lichty joining last minute to boost Waterloos’ entry and Don Donnan of Independence finishing fourth.

Prospect Golf Club Northeast Town Golf Association Dubnuque Independence Waterloo al Peaseley Dubuque Arnold Peaseley University of Pennsylvania

Henderson Music House to Oelwein closing move

E M Henderson proprietor of Henderson Music House announced a closing out sale and relocation from Waterloo to Oelwein after thirty one years selling pianos and related stock. The family plans to move after selling off stock and fixtures at low prices within two weeks.

E. M. Henderson Henderson Music House Oelwein Waterloo Mr Henderson Diane Middle West Kimball Company Parsons Music House Himee R E. M. Jen~derson Debwein

Final Struggle to Save Waterloo Chautauqua

Waterloo residents face a two day deadline to fund the old Chautauqua project or lose the option to acquire re holdings. Promoters push for 2000 shares. about 900 shares totaling $9,000 have been sold toward the $20,000 goal. A. M. Edwards named trustee. stockholders shift holdings to back a new association to sustain the Chautauqua institution.

Chautauqua Waterloo Chautauqua Association James Black Edwards

Iitney Operator Sued For $10,000

A damage suit for $10,000 was filed by Louise Bried against Edmund D. Sheffield and Iva Sheffield over a Fourth street jitney bus overturn on July 7. The complaint accuses the driver of incompetence, inexperience, and intoxication, claiming Mrs. Friedl injured severely and will have permanent nervous system issues. An attachment for $2,500 was authorized.

Fourth Street East E. H. McCay Louise Bried Edmund D. Sheffield Iva Sheffield Friedl Fourth Lafayette Streets

Plans Discussed For Homecoming At Rotary Meeting

A Waterloo homecoming plan was discussed at the Gal loway club noon session by a Rotary club special committee led by W F Parrott. No firm details emerged yet but approval exists for a Waterloo event during homecoming week. Meanwhile police report a gold watch and $10 stolen from Lawson Bros 914 Mulberry street. A young woman who frequented the residence is suspected.

Galloway Club Rotary Club W. F. Parrott Waterloo Lawson Bros Mulberry Street Wen

Bank Teller Held for Big Robbery Case

Leo Perrin a former Cedar Rapids National Bank teller was arrested on charges of stealing 20000 from the bank a week ago Saturday He reportedly confessed but later repudiated statements implicating him in the crime

Leo Perrin Cedar Rapids National Bank Terrin

Bank Clearings and Real Estate Transfers in Waterloo Weekly Update

Waterloo bank clearings for the week ending Aug 13 1915 totaled 2 402 917 60 with daily breakdowns. Realty transfers mortgages chattel mortgages and instruments filed show week ending Aug 11 287 581 48 in deeds 63 338 50 in previous week 47 060 82 week ending Aug 11 4 6 885 week ending Aug 12 57 759 85 total instruments filed to date 4 348 with a decline from the prior year.

Waverly Social Notes and Visit Highlights

Waverly Aug 12. Miss Tribbels of Shell Rock visits Mrs Werr. Mooney and family return from Minnesota by auto. Harold Mantor and Agnes Miller arrive from Sioux City to visit grandmother Sitter. A Morey, Dr Hemingway and Iva Babcock travel to Waterloo for theatre. Catholic Ladies’ Aid met at Mrs Zoller’s with sewing and refreshments. McDowells return from Pardeville Wis after month with parents. Mrs Hoppenworth moves from Mercy Hospital to home. Weires of Alison lists as business caller. Hulda Wisenhop leaves for Chicago for two weeks. Mrs Booth and baby visit from West Union at Myer home. Zella Hodges travels to Des Moines for Sunday with Mrs Perry Broadie. Anne Hageman returns to Chillicothe Ohio after visiting Hageman relatives. Royal Krause, 12, critically ill with infantile paralysis. Mrs Joe Miller visits from Chartes City. Mrs Henry Cook injures arm requiring physician. Lona Offerman of Sleepy Eye visits Miss Elale Buelaw. Rev John Cole vacations in Chicago and Ottawa. Morris Larson and Myrtla Thompson of Waterloo visit Mrs Bruno Wober.

Iva Babcock Waterloo Ata Society Jack Zoller W. &. McDowell Pardeville Wis Alfred Hoppenworth Mercy Hospital Carl Hoppenworth Frank Weires Alison Hulda Wisenhop Chicago Jim Booth Baby West Union Myer Zella Hodges Des Moines Perry Broadie Anne Hageman Chillicothe Fred Hageman Royal Krause Sheriff J. 4. Krause Joe Miller Chartes City Meyer Henry Cook Cian Niss Lona Offerman Sleepy Eye Minn Elale Buelaw John $. Cole Ottawa Morris Larson Myrtla Thompson Bruno Wober

Waterloo to Cut Taxes and Rework City Levies

City Auditor GeGon outlines plans to reduce next year’s tax burden in Waterloo. Council will set levies for year, aiming to lower municipal bonds and sewer bonds while preserving essential services. Library funding and bridge improvements face debate as council weighs small tax changes and future needs.

Waterloo GeGon Atellon DeGon River Front Commission Children’s Department Iourth Street

Gunboat Orders Reshape Pacific Fleet Assignments

The collier Jupiter was ordered to Vera Cruz from Newport R I and the cruiser Denver on the west coast of Mexico was ordered into reserve at Mare Island. The Albany now in reserve will take the Denver s place in the Pacific fleet.

Washington, D. C Jupiter Vera Cruz Newport R. 1 Denver Mexico Mare Island Albany

Tony Gentle and Wagons Name on Wagon Sparks Complaints

Concerns arise that fruit and vegetable sellers using wagons imprint Tony Gentle's name. Gentle claims only his one wagon, self-operated, sells first class goods. Letters from customers praise Foley Kidney Pills with cures and broad druggist availability.

Tony Gentle Sycamore Street

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