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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1921
Page
4
Waterloo Courier classified section lists numerous help wanted ads and real estate notices with varied job postings, apartment rentals, and sales. It shows positions from stenographers to maids, and mentions real estate, rental offers, and used car sales in Waterloo Iowa.
Notices inform that Blanche A. Smart estate is administered in Black Hawk County with heirs asked to settle debts by Aug 23 1921 and provide claims for allowance. Also Rosa Lassiter sues Frank Lassiter for divorce on cruelty. unless he appears by Sept 26 1921, a default will be entered and judgment granted.
Police report four bold thefts of car parts last night including Spotlight stolen from WS. Trask at 321 Randall street and a motor meter taken from A. C. Gross on Bridge street. Spare tire and rim stolen from P. F. Baumgartner on Mulberry street. L W Jaeger noted a missing spare. Gien and Will Foster arreste d on tobacco complaint. released for lack of vagrancy evidence. A dog found in doorway and sent to owner. car accident on Falls avenue involving license 35085.
Waterloo national guard Cos B and D return from encampment via Great Western railroad at 6 30 p m. Capt H K Rouse reports the camp a success with the men active on drills and rifle range. Local guardsmen leave quietly but hope for a large delegation to greet them home tonight.
The arbitration board, after reviewing evidence, disallowed Robert Smith’s claim for loss of an eye under the employers liability act. Louis Fuller was fully compensated for a broken leg with $15 weekly for 200 weeks, minus 61 weeks already paid. C. Murtagh gave notice of appeal to the industrial commissioner.
A veteran of the Spanish American War seeks to secure the office of treasurer from C C McCoy of Waterloo. The case centers on the soldiers' preference law and McCoy's tenure as superintendent of the cigaret revenue department. McCoy served in the First Cavalry and worked with the American Red Cross during World War I. He currently handles about a million dollars’ worth of stamps annually under the treasurer’s bond.
Cedar Falls area notes include a school bonds sale of 23000 to White Philips of Davenport at par, pneumonia death of a local 18-year-old student, and several funerals and social visits. Notable items: Mrs. Henry Johnson funeral at St Luke's church, Grace Bruins and Guy Andrews wedding, former resident M T Bowen’s death, and ongoing regional travel and academics notices.
Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2:39 p.m. at the West View church in La Porte City for John McChane Sr. who was found dead Monday morning on his farm driveway. Rev. Weigle will preach, with Rev. Clements assisting. Burial will be in West View cemetery beside his wife and daughter. He was 77, long a Spring Creek township farmer, and deeply active in local rural development. Mrs. McChane died ten years ago and a daughter predeceased him. three children survive along with grandchildren and siblings.
The Scott county board of supervisors authorized short term five percent bonds totaling 480000 to fund road grading and paving for this season. Proceeds come from road taxes federal aid and general road funds. Bonds mature May 1 1922 to secure a better market and lower cost. Also approved 335000 in paying certificates to Central Engineering for quick paving financing on the Harrison New Liberty road. AFRICAN M. E. picnic set for Cesar Heights with departure at 10 a m and a day of dinner and sports.
Oelwein Iowa Aug 24 Knights of Columbus will hold its second annual picnic Sunday at Lake Oelwein. Activities begin 11:00 a.m. with a five inning baseball game, picnic dinner at noon, and sports at 1:00 p.m. including tug of war, horseshoe pitching, and various races. Local entries include Sumner Independence in events.
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