City in Brief features widespread social notes
Waterloo notes list dozens of visitors and residents in town including Miss Marion Chapman in Dubuque, Miss Bernetta Scott in Cdlweth, J. W. West at Clarksville for a funeral, and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Richmond visiting Champaign. Mentions movers, births, Scout activities, and local transit orders amid ads and a dental office move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Chapman
Dubuque
Bernetta Scott
Cdlweth
Corinne Sadler
J. W. West
Clarksville
Charles Hirsch
Dean Richmond
Champaign
C. C
Passenger Trains Tied Up Too Says Elliott
Washington Aug 31 President Elliott of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad said the strike order will halt passenger train service as well as freight. He quoted the instruction stating there is no difference in the right to strike between passenger and freight trains. The public and press should understand that passenger mail milk and express trains will also stand still until replacements are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Eliott
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Wilson
Congress
Elliott
Mr. Eliott
August 1916 Record Hot and Dry Across Region
The August month was the hottest in the area, with a maximum of 101 degrees on two days and a minimum of 41. Only 1.12 inches of rain fell over four days, much drier than normal and hotter than August of the previous year, when highs reached around 88 and lows near 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph B. Slippy
Anguet
College of Commerce To Graduate Class 1916
The College of Commerce class of 1916 will graduate with 38 students. Commencement begins Sunday evening with Dr John Bunyan Smith delivering the baccalaureate sermon at Walnut Street Baptist church. The program includes a music program and tasks. Officers: Glenn Lindberg president Bertha Pett vice president W Howey Halliday secretary Harold Knudson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Commerce
John Bunyan Smith
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Eklund
Glenn Lindberg
Express delivery extension to Dairy Cattle Congress not ready this year
Charles Van Vieck, secretary of the Commercial club, said an express delivery extension to the Dairy Cattle congress grounds will not be secured in time for this year's show. The change would be subject to Interstate Commerce Commission rules and require at least 50 days notice, making next year the likely implementation window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Cattle Congress
Charles van Vieck
Commercial Club
Des Moines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Scouts to Buy Melons on Hike Plan
Boy Scouts of the Fox patrol announce a country hike with the aim of purchasing watermelons. Each scout is to bring 10 cents plus his join, under W J Mead, the boys' secretary, in charge. The event is described as legitimate buying rather than confiscation, with scouts ready to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Patrol
W. J. Mead
New System to Stop Electrolysis in Waterloo Streetcars
Officials from Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern install an electric mitigating system to protect water pipes from electrolysis. A conduit from the power house to McKinley Street and 8000 is being built. The project aims to drain electricity from water pipes back to the power house, under consulting engineer E. E. Brownell. Installation may take about ten days once started after material arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern
McKinley Street
Jctty
E. E. Brownell
City and Street Car Company
Pie as weapon in cafe brawl ends with smeared face
An irate customer accused a waiter of slow service at a Sycamore Street cafe this morning. The waiter retaliated by flinging a mince pie, striking the man in the jaw as he lunged over the counter. Police were called but the customer had fled. no arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Grace Warriors Issue an Appeal for Tug of War
Grace M E church officials issue an appeal to arms for a tug of war at Eli Run on Labor Day. The call urges Grace church members and friends to mobilize at Grace church at 2 26 p m Monday and invites neighboring churches St Pauls and Linden to join in defense of the city and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace M. EE
Eli Run
Grace M. BE
Waterloo
Grace Church
Grace
St. Paul's
Linden
George B. Shoemaker
Earle A. Baker
ARMY
General Committee Named for Homecoming at Dairy Cattle Congress
At the Dairy Cattle Congress homecoming planning meeting held in the commercial club rooms a general committee was appointed. Members include John Koeneke as chairman W J Law Charles Van Vleck Herman C Mitler F L Northey and others. A subcommittee was named to arrange further committees and coordinate with the general committee on celebration plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Cattle Congress
Commercial Club
John Koeneke
W. J Law
Charles van Vleck
Herman C. Mit]ler
F. L. Northey
George W. Hunt Ty
W. F. Parrott
P. I. Martin
Harry Kiester
Fred Fenton
A. &. Haswell
G. B. Brebner
Fred Pettit
W. L. Pefidtcord
Wiliam Langlas
H. C. Moeller
George E. Bickley
Db.l. Corton
4. B. Johnson
W. W. Wrant
Twelve Million Bale Cotton Crop Forecast
Washington August 28 The department of agriculture forecast a cotton crop of 11 800 060 equivalent to 600 pound bales based on the condition of the crop August 25. The August 25 condition was 61 2 percent of normal compared with 72 2 last month 69 2 last year and 22 5 the ten year average on August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Allis-Chalmers to Exhibit at Dairy Show Here
The Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company of Milwaukee will exhibit at the Dairy Cattle Congress in October. The firm, among the largest in the country for farming implements, will feature a limestone pulverizer. F. D. Alverson, a company representative, discussed space with congress officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Alls-Chalmers Manufacturing Company of
Milwaukee
Dairy Cattle Congress
Ke Concern
F. D. Alverson
Congress
Threatened IW W strike to force fair trial in murder case
In Virginia Minnesota on August 31, telegrams from Elizabeth Flynn Joseph Etler William Haywood and other IW W leaders threatened a general strike across the United States to secure a fair trial for three IW W members indicted by the grand jury for murder related to Deputy Sheriff Myron’s death on July 3 at Biwhwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Minn
United States
T. W. WW
Myron
Biwhwa
Elizabeth C. Flynn
Joseph J. Etler
William Haywood
Death notices for Weekman Nesbit in Canadian and local obituaries
Byron Weekman died near Rouleau Susk Canada after living on a Waterloow area farm until five years ago. He is survived by a widow two sons a daughter and step relatives Mrs Thompson and Sam Strayer. J B Nesbit's mother Mrs T B Nesbit dies. Nesbit family noted as early settlers and brother of Dr G M Nesbit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Weckman
Byron Weekman
Rouleau
Susk
Canada
Week Ikan
Waterloo
Elyst Unpui
Ipyd
Clifford
Velma
Wot. I. Thompson
Sam Strayer
Hudson
Mus
Nesiit
J. B. Nesbit
Volga
Nesbit
T. B. Nesbit
Nesbit Berg
G. M. Nest
Iowa Victrola Dealers Organize State Association
Eighty Victrola talking machine dealers met at the Chamberlain Hotel in Des Moines yesterday to form the Iowa Victrola Dealers Association. P C Spitz of Waterloo presided with W Stokes Grinnell as VP and D C Philips Indianola as treasurer. Day Movies was set as next year’s meeting site. The group aims to promote sales and improve the talking machine business in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Dos Moles
Iowa
Spits
Chicago
Death Shrouds Mrs Sarah Williams of Waterloo
Mrs. Sarah Williams age about fifty five died last night at 813 Fowler Street Waterloo after a long residence in Black Hawk county. She was preceded in death by her husband Ags Williams and survived by two daughters Mrs CG B Carpenter and Mrs A G Friedly both of Waterloo. A funeral from the home Friday at 2 30 PM with Rev BH Lockwood of Grace M B church in charge, burial in Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Sarah Williams
Fowler Street
Ags Williams
Williams
West Norrege
Pires
Wiliams
Waterloo
American Troops Reported Moving Northward to Juarez
Mexican military reports from Pago Texas say after General Pershing’s visit to El Valle there is an apparent northward movement of the American expeditionary forces. Indications exist of plans to withdraw all American troops south of Colonia Dublan to the field headquarters.
Umpire Asher Fined in Clinton Game Controversy
Outfielder Gretsch was summoned to his home today to learn of his wife’s illness. Gretsch was among players involved in trouble at Clinton. His $25 fine was reduced to $15, Brennan’s fine cut to $15, other players’ fines remitted. Umpire Asher fined $15 for aggressiveness and forfeiting the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretsch
Meess&ags
Iis
Clinton
Brennan
Asher
Hogs reach highest price in half century at St Louis stockyards
St Louis Mo Aug 31 hogs sold for 11.45 a hundredweight at the stock yards, the highest price since the Civil War, rising 16 cents at market open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Verey Viela Generals Killed in Carranza Battle
Galveston Tex August 31 Several hundred Valistas were killed including three prominent generals in a battle with Carranza troops yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verey Viela
Carranza
Galveston
Tex
Bank Clearings and Realty Transfers in Waterloo
Waterloo bank clearings for the week ending August show daily totals of R23,127. or 321,626.24 on Tuesday and 346,905.52 on Wednesday with a weekly total of 1,779,845.88 and a year over year increase of 121 percent. Realty transfers list deeds and mortgages for weeks ending August 30 and September 1, with totals of 78,1223.60 and 21,657.25 for deeds and mortgage activity at 1846 and 1915 dates, noting increases year over year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Waterloo Bank
Wednestar
Ceee Creek
Wasae
Adamson Bill Is Accepted by Congress Eight-Hour Day
Washington Aug. 81. The President, Senate and leaders accepted the Adamson bill as a compromise. The measure would establish an eight hour workday and set penalties for violations. A special vote was planned to bring the bill up for a House decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington, D. C
Senate
Adamson
Ita
Bulgaria Demands Aid for War on Roumania
London dispatch reports Bulgaria demanded assistance from 200,000 Turks as a condition for declaring war on Roumania. The Wireless Press cited a Rome dispatch detailing Bulgaria's stipulation as the prelude to potential hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
Roumania
London
Prosg Today
Rome
Rail Brotherhoods Pledge Peaceful Picketing Plan
Chicago August 1 There will be no picketing and no disorder in event of a railway strike according to instructions saved under by the Brotherhoods to unions on roads leaving Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
M. H. Me#wan
Chicago
Brotherhoods
Announcements for Tempie Rebakah No. 64 Meeting
Waterloo civil service board announces examinations for role planographers and typewriters from September 12 to 28. Salaries range from 860 to 1000 dollars per year. About 200 applicants expected. location and exact details to be announced.
Waverly Social Notes From City Residents
Waverly news lists visits and travel plans of many residents and relatives. Mrs Clands Rowry and two children plan a Cedar Rapids vacation, Mrs Schulnecht returned from Tripoli, Miss Sorten visits Clinton, John Ryan and John Garner visit locals, Bernard Barbee returns to Chicago, Clark couple take a Spirit Lake trip, Mrs Evans and family travel from St Catherine's, Eleanor Kelley stays with relatives, Rae Sewell to Seattle to teach, Miss Canper to Gebweb, Mrs Van Dorn visits, Mary Clarey’s daughter ill, Mrs Rust recovering after bladder surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Iyan
Fairbank
Hin. Faughters
Ray Engen
C. Hodges
Mia Fella Hodges
Allison
Vistte Fom
Coum N
Viarry Dom
Lorritta Dean
Jay
Coloriage
Neb
AL Wilson
Wil Walser
Dan Moines
Fock and
Wit
John Garner
Tacoma
Wadsh
Han
J. A Garner
Waverly
Bernard Barbee
Ting
Wm. Kothe
Chicago
Clarke
Spirit
Mrs. Foalles
Garner
Wayburn
Canada
Prank Evans
St Catherine's
Ont
Bra
Garnet
Frang Wil
Eleanor Kelley
Independence
Willem Monney
Frank Farewell
Katherine
Witerlos
Ars Viatting
Rae Sewell
Seattle
Wash
Big City
Ana Canper Fan
Jher
Gebweb
Hornitcu
Ackley News Notes Social Visits and Travels
Ackley area residents report visits and trips across several towns. Miss Milleriman returned from Magon City. Mrs. Mary Trahan arrived from Oastan to visit daughter. Cora Decert went to De Moines for state fair. Gertuda Meredith visited Fred Passmore home. Kenneth Beach spent weekend with grandmother. Ben Walt and family visiting from Santa Ana for two months. Clara Martin traveled to Eldora and Des Moines for fair and friends. A Vetter went to Provia then Elanora for new jewelry job. Cora Fisher visiting J Rogers and Fred Fisher homes. Elizabeth Marshall in Oska loosa helping brother Frank. John Dirks visiting daughter. J J Schaap and spouse visiting relatives in Hull. Irvin Biecker returns from wedding trip. Rev Schipper and Lena Johnson visiting at Rude Fleetland home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley Ackley
Millerimmerman
Magon City
Leen
Mary Trahan
Oastan
Carl Hansan
Cora Eecert
Dea Molnee
Gertuda Meridith
Mantezima
Fred Passmore Hare
Kenneth Beach
Cowinton
Idnary
Heath
Ben Walt
Santa Ana
Cal
Montay
Alsparenta
Walt
Clara Martin
Eldora
Dea Moines
Ptate Fale
A. Vetter Han
Proria
Elanora
Cora Fisher
Kensington
Kane
J. ,Roegner
Fred Fisher
Elizabeth Marshall
Oskaloosa
Frank
J. John Dirks
Anendor
Jtw Boeetland
J. Schaap
Hull
Irvin Biecker
Wear
Ruto
Fragmented Local Notice From Sodar City Area
A damaged OCR article reports multiple personal notices from Waterloo and Chariea City. It mentions Clara Oreo, Martlett Peterson, and a hospital fronting. mentions Mr and Mrs John Bean, A Adams, Mary Worral burial in Detroit, and Joan Shielda residence move to Brooklyn. Several family moves and medical exams noted with local names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nabrua Narhuk
Waterloo
Clara Oreo
Martlett Peterson
Wavarly Hospital
Bettyr
John
Bean
Wavally
A. Adwma
Tuan
Koeneater
Adunis Wik
Soma
Fen Sehittt
Litte Wyweeh
Nushun
Mate Tinge
Chariea City
JA Mitewall
Fimlly
Raymond community notices and local visits recount
In Raymond Aug 40 the Methodist superintendent led Sunday surveys then met the official board to plan year activities. Neighbors report visits and trips across Lincomb Minot N D Waterloo Dewar and Minneapolis while several relatives travel, surgeries for Tanaila and Adenoids occur and a bridge project advances near Poynor Creek with channel work planned. Local families welcome relatives, attend gatherings and plan trips to Wisconsin and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
W. FE. Bory
Slytrict
Methodiat Church
Reytoond Bune
Bon. m
Into Douglass and Sons
Dale
Nodway
Dr. Marble
Lincomb
Prank Webbar
Minot
N. D
Canada
Alonys
Jack Bussey
Elk Run
Milas
Poynor Creek
C. C. Smith
Here
Frant Iateh
Osta Joona
Gieste
Myra
G. Vaylor
Nitra
Hateh
Colorado
Frank Turtini
Wl Turner
Rat
Turner
Hir
G. Wood
Waterloo
Jervert
Simmons
Dewar
Frank Schmidt
Mathes
Nebraaka
St. D. Parker
Man Vern
Waller Starkey
Marion Paynor
Tetoh
Wis
Johan Younghlut
Hogan
Readlyn Social and Sports Roundup
Readlyn residents report visits to Crete Budd and Grand Mound. A large turnout at the annual fair featured a ball game with Readlyn defeating Fairbank 4 to 3. Mac Readlyn’s shortstop delivered heavy hits while Mrs. Harmon and her grandson left for Grand Mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readlyn
G. W Schneer
Anna Beyer
Crete
Ed Heubner
Budd
Poole
Hal
Fairbank
Mac
Harmon
Grand Mound
Spier
John Sudan
John Neldort
Newich- Mond
John Howth
Watertno
Orlands Hera
EL OF. Buettner
Mallard
Dilkman Home
Community Guests Visit Friends Across Towns
Dumont residents traveled to Waterloo and Cedar Falls areas last Friday and weekend visiting friends and relatives. Notable attendees included Mrs Teckar and Mrs Card with children. Ruth Martin planned visits in Cedar Falls Waterloo. Alfred Overman and brother Harry Seales joined others from Albert City and Kesley in social trips to Cellar Falls and Frank Watson family homes. The cemetery society held a park meeting followed by a supper honoring the W W Ahrens family departing for Cedar Rapids residents. A large Kesley delegation visited Rev. Bosch and family, while Dumont residents miss their preacher’s visits as he travels to Kesley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witt Siaht
Mmes. Colelins
Watson
Fad Kenyon
Falla
W. W. Ahrens
Heroina
Kealey
Dumont
Community notes of moving and visits in a small town
Local residents report visitors and departures, with weddings and family moves. Names include Mr and Mrs John Wendleborn, Mr and Mrs Chas Ovarturt, Mrs Stock and daughter Bre Poht, and the Mabert Wrote family. The notice also mentions J A McAdams selling a restaurant and other relocations within the community.
Waterloo City Tax Ordinance 877 Sets Municipal Levy Rates
The Waterloo city council enacts a tax ordinance authorizing multiple mill rates for the current year. It funds general expenses, street, public ground and market upkeep, a light fund for electric plants, water works operation and repairs, a bond payment fund, a free public library, a park fund, and a half mill for miscellaneous city needs. The ordinance specifies rates on all taxable property as shown by the latest assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weterloo
Waterloo
Xenna
Creating & Honda
Nest
Hecoma Ip
Hershy
Hard City
Funning
Nix Water
Sahil Elty
Jast
Wald Cley
Waterloo district taxes for sewer streets and safety funds
City approves multiple levies for Sewer District No 2 and District No 1 in East Waterloo plus tax funds for street improvements, a city bridge, a policeman and fireman pension, and an agricultural road fund. Assessments determine municipal tax support through August 28, 1916, attested by City Clerk I. L. Degon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Waterloo
Lnst
Bewer
Waterloo
Atresty
Ealderry
Atraeta
Sald
Mala City
Anid City
Inet
Maran
I. L. Degon
Tanlac touted by Waterloo man in local drug store
Mr A J Ellis of 320 Irving St Waterloo reports relief from long stomach troubles after using Tanlac at Schuneman Drug Stores. He says his tongue is no longer coated his digestion improved and he feels like a new person. The ad lists Waterloo outlets and other towns carrying Tanlac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Ellis
Irving St
A. J. Ellis
Mr. Ellis
Waterloo
Schuneman Drug Stores
Cedar Falle
Cedar Fails Drug Co
Clarksville
R. W. Sylvester
Greene
J. L. Cole & Son
Grundy Center
A. H. Hummet
Hudson
Joder
Independence
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buchanan
Louis &. Fowler
Louiss
Bud Lake
Michigan
Burr
Ben
Keb Lickly
Burt Willford
Estherville
Walter Parks
Predericksburg
W. J. Parks
Argyle Street
Hearietta
Laylor
St. Paul
Minneapolis
W. T. Framey
Commercial
Firth
Black Hawk
Ansa Baughman
Paints
J. G. Maust
J. J
J.C. Rainbow
Macedonia
J. J. Miler
Hammond Avenue
East Waterloo Township
Donald Elreet
Virden Creek
Esther ateNally
Roswell
N. M
G. Clark Redenbach
Reilenbach
T. Buchanan Bombhus
H. Day
Carleton Reed
H. M. Reed
St. Francis Hospital
William Hood
Franklin Street
George
Cedar Falls
W. J. Meade
Chris Jensen
Bane
Henderson
Costello Grove
EB. H. McCor
Thomas Hanily
Blu Street
Zoe
Marie
Los Angles
St Louis Waireay
Quong Kei
Ching
Ruth Reed
Pittsburgh
E. Wright
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Colonial
Painkinsky
East Fourth Street
ENU
la Porte City
SWAT
Fourth Street
Grace Warriors
Mildwsukeer Company
CW. W
Buchanan Optical Co
Victrola Dealers' Association
Foimmed
Rail Brotherhoods
FORRD
Will Martin Bag
John Shielda
Brooklyn
Thurman
Tanalla
George Ratne
A. J. Goisherd
Chas. Grapp
Sioux City
M. Gilebrigt
Cinity
Anc
Robeore Tong
Palla
Ant Grenk
Uhe College
Carman Reform Church
Ark
Gintan Watson Tett
Bacruragatn
Inter
Mius Smith
Mra
Ed Kenyon
Harrieourg
B.D
Mary Collins
Terry
Rhea
Adwua
Wen
Afra
Mabert
Tig
Marre
G. W. Road
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburk
Otter John Wagner
Williame
Dawson
Bia
Mian Etta Fierce
Jainasteiwa
Latorewionia
Chautauqua
Ate
W.G. Cree
Mian
Agnes Howe
San Joss
Relatived
Frinntin
Albert Tiraano
Tangis City
Yrandie
Albert Ballon
Jax. Freeman
Borsalino
Easley’s
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