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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1914

Page

9

Mason City Beer Case Results In Citywide Tension

Mason City decisions end a beer ban after a unanimous jury verdict supporting Milwaukee railroad shipments. Police faced a public order problem with foreign recipients and bans at depots. The case marks a turning point in enforcing liquor laws amid riots and a strained police force.

Mason City Aus Milwaukee Railroad Milwaukee Interstate Summerce Commission W. HE. Warrison Mibwaukee Agem Snider Carly Advolt Dar ‘Els Selzer Frank Campbell Austin Campbell

Dunkerton Choir Picnics by Wansiye Bridge and Local News

In Dunkerton on August 14 the Baptist choir led by Lewis Frersle picnic near the railroad bridge with about 36 attendees enjoying fishing and a large meal. Local families picnicked on the Waspoise, and T T Fleher with relatives planned trips to Sedar Falls. The Ladies Aid served a dinner at Mrs. Alice Wheel sr with around 100 present. Mrs. Theisinger returned from St Francis hospital in frail health. Ford Hickox family eye an auto trip to Wisconsin as threshing finishes and oat yields exceed expectations. Builders rush three new houses and plan to begin a schoolhouse in Troast district soon.

Dunkerton Baptist Choir Lewis Frersle Wansie John Campbell J. XL Campbell Finley’ Campbell T. T. Fleher Newport Sedar Falls Ladies’ Aid Society Alice Wheelsr Wm. Theisinger St. Francis Hospital Troast

Woman Wins in Kansas Justice Nomination

Topeka Kan April 11 Officials return on the vote for Supreme Court justices confirms the nomination of Mrs. Arie S. Sheldon of Lawrence as one of the leading candidates.

Kansas Topebs Kan Supreme Court Azie S Sheldon Lawrence Ar Seaiener

West Union Paving Nears Completion Amid Bricklaying Delays

West Union progresses on paving with brickwork in business district. Brick laying on Vine street near city hall halted by sand shortage, delaying final stretch. Cement miller work finished and volunteers helped finish the last bricklaying amid a crowd. Social notes mention Miss Grace Thompson hosting a house party with six guests and upcoming weddings and showers involving local residents and relatives.

West Union City Hall Crick Rex Warkade Vine Grace Thompson M. DL. Thompson Haweye Nora Stanton Elgit Flor Messerli Edith Clapp Edith Dorothy Clapp Mra. A. C. Clapp Ruth Calvert Des Moines Lois Helmer Ytowena Evans Fort Dodge Gladya Markley Waukon Myrtle Tif Bat King F. H. Scober New York City Cavers

Dewar Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits and Travel

Mrs. Peterson of Waterloo visits with her brother D. Schuler and family in Dewar along with Miss Agnes Schaffer of Eagle Center. Matt Lillig takes a Dubuque vacation. The Raymond cornet band from Independence plays for locals and promotes the Buchanan County Fair before heading to Dunkerton. Mrs. Helene and children return to Minnesota after a several week stay.

Dewar Peterson Waterloo D. Schuler Will Schneider Agnes Schaffer Eagle Center M. Lillig C. Chorpenning Matt Lillig Dubuque Raymond Cornet Band of Independence Buchanan County Dunkerton Gertrude Schmitt Clara Kurtz F.J. Schmitt Winona Minn Helene Minnesota Helple Wees G. Sader Fairbault

Local notes from Vinton and Eden township

Death of Mrs. A J Silverman formerly of Vinton announced, survived by husband and four Chicago based children. Engagement of Floyd Bassett and Havel Detrich reported, wedding set for Sept 9 at groom W S Bassell’s farm. County Treasurer Robert McNie named manager of Farmers Grain and Co operative Creamery in Vinton. Miller of Vinton, exciled with Clinton team, misses rest of season due to illness. Frank and Mrs Porrester return from Ireland and Philadelphia trip.

Vinton Ang A. J. Silverman Chitagzo Silverman Moie Silvermans Chicago Mate Floyd Bassett Havel Detrich Eden Township Mise Detrich Jjournal W.S. Bassell Robert McNie Farmers’ Grain and Co-operative Creamery Company McNie Frank Porrester Ireland Philadelphias Heys

Dumont Social News and Local Arrivals

Dumont notes show Dr. Frank Brown visiting Urbana and burying his wife, local theater improvements, and multiple trips by residents. Families, farm losses from fire, school honors, and community deaths are chronicled, with mentions of residents Relatives and visitors from nearby towns. The piece highlights social visits, illnesses, land shopping, and the opening of Dreamland theatre with autumn events anticipated.

Lichty Hugh Mossman J. H. McCall Mie J E. K. Ray Big Place Frank Brown Dalles Wash Brown Urbana Dr. Brown

Nashua News Briefs on Local Health and Trade

Nashua reports a resident named Smith underwent breast growth removal at home, with prior similar surgery six years earlier. Nurse Anna Chaffee is en route from Lansing to assist. Baumbach has returned from Chicago after purchasing goods. G A Hinkley, formerly with Leuthold Hinkley, is ill in a Chicago hospital in critical condition. move home expected in weeks.

Nashua Smith G. A Hinkley

Community Notes From Littleton and Surrounding Towns

Aug 14 report from Littleton lists visitors from Jesus, Charctes City, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, New Hartford and others. Mentions L V T Frances buying Elmer Stevenson farm and a Ladies Aid bazaar at R Patton home Aug 12 clearing $404 for church funds.

Elmer Stevenson Christensen Dodge Sinkler Alice Yelter Waterloo P. B. Benson Myron Curtis Urdar Rapids Prank Curtis Mein Mra. Chaiman New Hartford Z. Curtis Fir R Patton

Waverly Social and Church Notes Highlight August Events

Waverly notices report a W.RLU social at the hall, a Cedar River park convention August 17 to 23, and various visits and travels. A child injured by carbolic acid burns is treated. several residents and friends are mentioned with visits to Waterloo, Allison, Oelwein, and Independence. A band concert date shifts to align with Independence fair. other social and church activities, travels, and health updates are recorded through the week.

Wavery W.rlu Evangelical Sunday Show Young People’s Alliance Cedar River Park L.G. Peck Peck Waverly Congregational Church Mat Strom Bifert Dry Goods Waterloo Ernest Hodges Lorbingie Kammer Allison Independence Thema

Billy Pig and the Bruin Bears Bravery Tale

A foxier pig named Billy Pig retreats from a bear ambush after Mrs Bruin and Mr Bruin plan to eat him. He escapes by rooting through the cave as dawn breaks, returning home to a scolding but caring mother who cleans him up. Copyright 2914 McChire Newspaper Syndicate. livestock show notes listed afterward.

Billy Pegs Billy Pig Jie Mr. Bruin Bill Pig Mrs. Bruin Sie Bruins Inchos Mr. Hrain Mr. Brule Lille Bears Gilly Pig Brain Altho

Leitha bung alow contract and Cedar Falls visit

Well pleased with the Leitha bungalow on Oak Street he immediately let the contract to Mer Leitha for a duplicate. Mr and Mrs Will Cook and daughter Olive spent Saturday at Cedar Falls. Miss Olive visited friends at Waterloo Sunday.

Leitha Oak Street Mer. Leitha Will Cook Olive Cedar Falls Waterloo

Purebred Jersey Cattle Exhibition in Iowa

The Shoemaker Van Pelt Maine company offers Iowa residents a chance to inspect purebred Jersey cows. The event promotes the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress to be held locally.

Shoemaker-Van Pelt-Maine Company Iowa Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress

Sulzer Chosen Prohibition Candidate for Governor

Syracuse August 17 The Prohibition party confirms former Governor Sulzer as its gubernatorial candidate after the party's central committee voted to replace Charles E B Welch of Westfield, elevating Sulzer to the ticket in a decisive meeting Saturday night.

Syracuse N. Y Sulzer Prohibition Party Ust Charles EB. Welch Westfeld

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