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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1916

Page

9

Western Union Opens New Office on Fifth Street

Western Union opens a new branch at 203 Fifth Street West in Hotel Russell Lamson. RL Cary named manager with Oscar Morton, Miss Hildred Brody, and two messengers. service improved with underground cables and direct links to Chicago and regional cities.

Western Union Fifth Street West Russell-Lamson West Business RL. Cary Oscar Morton Hildred Brody Chicago Des Moines Omaha Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge Mason City Albert Lea Minn North Middle West West District Mr. Cary Sycamore Street Western Union Service Fifth Street The Bridge Street Irving Hotel

Harding is Honor Guest at Banquet

Governor elect W L Harding was the honor guest at a banquet in the Irving hotel. Clauds Cass hosted the dinner with 22 guests including Charlea Witt selected as private secretary. Col G R French and Wood Chin were among other attendees who spoke praising the association and pledging support.

Irving Hotel W. L. Harding Waterloo Clauds Cass Charlea Witt

Whelm’s Coat Sale redutions on 200 New York coats

Advertisement notes a sale at Whelm may offer 200 New York coats at half price, promising customer benefits. The item reads as a commerce ad emphasizing discount pricing.

New York Whelm

American Boy 15 Honored in France for Gallantry

Paris reports Julian Aten of New York City former St. Paul’s student cited in army orders for volunteering to transport wounded under fire along routes exposed to shell and machine gun fire. At 15 he is son of Frederick H. Allen a Wall Street lawyer and head of the American Relief corps in Paris. Julian has served with the French army as an American ambulance driver since last March.

Paris Julian Aten New York City St. Paul's School Concord Nhl Julian Allen Frederick H. Allen Wall Street Julian

Brewer Girl Goes Home With Father

Gladys M. Brewer, who attempted suicide by mercury poisoning, was discharged from St Francis hospital and returned home to Cedar Rapids with her father. Doctors said nine grains of bichloride of mercury triggered a life sparing reaction. she is recovering. She left two letters for friends and gave no reason beyond being discouraged. She had gone to visit her Wisconsin grandmother two weeks earlier.

Gladys M. Brewer St. Francis Hospital Cedar Rapids Waterloo Brewer the State University Wisconsin

Cleaning and Dyeing Firm Plans Branch Opening

L W Egbert proprietor of My Valet cleaning and dyeing announces a new branch at 310 Fourth Street East for receiving and delivering goods while cleaning and dyeing stay at 807 Fourth Street East. Capital stock to rise from 10 000 to 25 000 due to increased business.

L. W. Egbert Fourth Street East

Service Honors Deger Ged Elk Memorial Oration

A. S. Pollard of Fort Madison Wisconsin spoke at a Waterloo lodge Wa terloo BPO Elks memorial service and delivered a forceful address on fraternal topics praising Elkdom. The ceremony at First Congregational church drew many Elks and Ellkets marching from K of C hall with Cedar Falls band.

I. A Pollard Fort Madison Wis Waterloo Lodge First Congregational Church Elis and Elktets Elks K. of C. Hall Cedar Falls Assembge H. BH. Parr Lord Jesus Missas Elsia Byrack Marvel Lichty Messra Charles J. McNulty Paul Davin M. H. Kelly J. C. McGaheran W. A. Rohit C. A. Elfert W. N. Birdsall Richard Lee Ye the Father Mr. Parr Iimder A. GQ Murtagh J.G. Glark J. N. LaBarre B. A. Brown H. A. Dunkeltberg Gc. J. McNulty F. M. Chase Ryler R. HE. Miller J. Y. Ashe W. J. McNulty Tower Guard W. Campbell G. N.cousins Mears

Jurors Report Delayed. Gefer Assault Case Leads Trial

The panel of jurors warned last week to report Tuesday were told they need only report on Wednesday. Tony Gefer assault case will be first on trial. County attorney E J Wenner said several criminal actions may be settled out of court. Curley Shields, charged with selling liquor unlawfully, likely to plead guilty.

Ganke Tony Gefer E. J. Wenner

Champlin Chapil Opens Evangelical Campaign

Rev. HW. F. Kelly opened Champlin chapel two weeks evangelistic campaign with an opening sermon. Wilbur Anderson played violin, Jack Slyfield added harp. Rev. H. G. Rogers of Vinton will lead the balance of the campaign. W. B. Howell to lead chorus at all meetings. A cottage prayer meeting is set for 10 a.m. tomorrow at Mrs. Ray Lewis’s home.

HW. F. Kelly Champlin Chapel Wilbur Anderson Jack Slyfield H. G. Rogers Vinton W. B. Howell Ray Lewis

Shredded Wheat Biscuit Promotes Healthful Growth

Nostalgic ad extols Shredded Wheat as ideal for growing children providing muscle bone and brain nourishment. One or two biscuits with milk start the day, ready to eat and easy to digest, produced in Niagara Falls New York.

Niagara Falls N.Y

Regho Found Guilty by Jury Denied New Trial

Edward Jones, a colored defendant, was found guilty by a district court jury two weeks ago of assaulting Harry Miller, also colored. Judge H. S. Boles denied a new trial today. Unless an appeal is filed, sentence will be pronounced tomorrow. The charge stemmed from an altercation between the two men.

Edward Jones Harry Millar H. 8. Boles Jones Miller

Fragmentary crime note with unclear details

An OCR fragment mentions Labor Day violence with a knife and a phadr used in an affair. Miller is described as stabbed many times in the head and body. A line references Fort 200 COATS and New York tatlers, then a goat sale and a Want Page.

New York Bey Wilchell

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