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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1916

Page

10

Trial reveals eye witness in Lawson assault case

Tony Geier testifies he picked up Grace Lawson after a Cedar Falls fair, describing a river road ride that led to an alleged assault. Witnesses place a second auto nearby as Lawson fled, then returned to town with Geier. The case hinges on Miss Lawson’s statements and Geier’s account of events on September 22.

Tony | Fier G . Tawnson WH. B Hn Bisdorf Jebe Waterloo Illinois Central Litchfield Tonyer Grace Lawson Geler Pnd Bies Ofk Elk Run Harwood Avenue Cedar Alis Fair North End Ise Lawson Miss Lawson Horn’s Rugstore Fourth Sycalore Steet Bridge Eleventh Street Lafayette Street Trace Tony Grace Aurthouse Geier North Cedar Falls Black's Corner

Germany Ignores U S Protest on Belgian Deportations

Washington reports the United States has exhausted diplomatic avenues and will seek guidance from American public opinion after publishing the protest to Germany over Belgian deportations. Germany, via Chancellor von Siethmann Hollweg, defends deportations as socially necessary and awaits possible German reply. Public sentiment may dictate next steps as deportations continue and relief efforts in Belgium face uncertain fate.

Washington, D. C Germany State Department United States Berlin von Siethmann- Hollweg Spain Holland Vatican England Belgium

Library notes on Boy Scout book list at Waterloo library

Waterloo Public Library shelves a large Boy Scout book list including Heroes of Adventure and Adrift on an Ice Pan among many titles. Diplomas await boys and girls who read five approved books and report to the juvenile supervisor. Quarantine cases include scarlet fever two diphtheria and one smallpox with chicken pox and measles also reported in Waterloo.

Boy Scouts of America Waterloo Public Library Hans Brinker Billy Topsall Jack the Jim Davis King Arthur Ivenhos Sir Gala John Halifax Storles Siegfried Otto Silver Hand William the Conqueror Ben-Hur Uncle Reyaus Huckleberry Finn Booth and Danny Fists Bartlet Tom Brown Haison Captains Courageous Crofisid Seriy Mia Grover Cleveland Ocalleghan Mbrarian Edith Heinrich Reber Avenue Waterloo

Community club notices and fraternal meetings listed

Announcements cover Walnut Street Baptist postponement to next Tuesday and regular meetings for Waterloo lodge 165 A F and A M Memorial S O W auxiliary Royal Neighbors of America and W C O F 485 with officer elections. Sons of Veterans and Waterloo chapter 128 GO B S schedule important sessions at Memorial Hall and Masonic temple with elections and reports. Plus obsolete temperature table and a Waterloo Evening Courier want ad reference.

Calumet Walnut Street Baptist Church W. C. Renner Waterloo Lodge No. 165 Masonic Temple Memorial Hall Royal Neighbors of America A. O. U. W. Hall K.of C Sons of Veterans Memorial Waterloo GO. B. S

Eyeglass sale at Buchanan's in sterling or leather

City in brief notes advertise eyeglass cases at Buchanan's then report travels of local residents. Mr and Mrs George B Strayer return from Princwater Sask Canada. Mr and Mrs C T Thomas and daughter head to Wadena Minnesota. Mr and Mrs 0 S Beilke journey to New Hampton for ill relative. Fred N Koll recovers from Mayo operation. school dismissals for county institute. Fairbank State bank reports deposits 261470.42 and assets 417816.16. Macedonian Bible class at Westminster meets at Mrs W A Suppy home to sew. H S Stevens returns from Todd county Minnesota. Martin B Hostetler of Minneapolis visits. Hawthorne School open house scheduled with exhibits of drawing sewing and manual training.

Beilke New Hampton Fairbank State Bank Westminster Presbyterian Church W. A. Suppy Fourth Street H. S. Stevens Todd County Minnesota Staples Ed. Fletcher Fletcher Hotel Waterloo Martin B. Hostetler Minneapolis Hiram Beckley Bertech Avenue Hawthorne

Funeral Notices for Mary Jerman James Lloyd Thompson and James Killerlain

The funeral of Mrs Mary Jerman was held at St Marys Catholic church with many mourners including John Berman Madison Wis and others from Crofton Yankton Guttenberg and Charles City. James Lloyd Thompson died at 145 Dawson Street after a brain tumor illness. funeral arrangements to be announced. James Killerlain died last Friday. funeral today with burial at Calvary cemetery.

George R. Kuemple Charles City Beremannis Frank J.kann This City James Lloyd Thompson Dawson Street James Kellerlaen James Killerlain Calvary Cemetery

Guardsmen Face Job Losses as War Guard Duty Ends

Waterloo officials and businessmen warn that returning guardsmen may find their former jobs filled. A discharged guardsman reported his position was given to another, and others risk financial sacrifice. Commercial leaders expect new plans to secure employment once guardsmen from Des Moines return and cooperate with the chamber.

Waterloo al Tho Charles van Vieck Commercial Club Des Moines

Rotarians Hear of City's Opportunity

The Rotary club at Hotel Russell Lamson heard Rev. Harry L. Haywood of the Universalist church discuss how Waterloo may become a great city. He argued greatness hinges on strong personalities and civic leadership, not just size. A proposal to move the Rotary post from the business district to the Franklin street Logan avenue junction was referred to the city council.

Rotary Club Hotel Russell-Lamson Harry L. Haywood The Universalist Church Waterloo Haywood Franklin Street Logan Avenue

Mayor Law Leaves for Des Moines Meeting

Mayor W. R. Law departed this morning to attend a two day session of the town League of Municipalities officers in Des Moines. In his absence Councilman H. Coward will chair tonight’s regular meeting with no major business filed with the city clerk.

Mayor Law Des Moines W. R. Law Town League of Municipalities H. Coward

Wake Effort To Check Emigration Of Negroes

Atlanta, Dec. 11. Negro leaders and white economists unite at mass meetings to warn that no lasting gains await the average negro in the north. About 169,000 Southern blacks have migrated northward since last summer amid high wages promises. Fear of cotton labor shortages next spring fuels the exodus, with many sent to scarce labor areas in thickly populated districts and reports of hardships from cold weather.

Atlanta South

Fragmented rural notices and marriages in Waterloo area

The clipping records a migrant farmer sentence fragment with a plea to sell a mule and send funds, then lists several Waterloo and Reinbeck residents with small sums. It also notes a Dec wedding at the bride and groom’s relatives home, with Rev. Nobinaun officiating, and a Morrison couple planning to reside on a farm. A local death and a Grundy Center marriage follow in quick succession.

Reinbeck Reinbeck Lev Boone Vraer Mina Maude Rehermerhorn Relu J. J. Nobinaun A. W. Alephena Brandhorst Hugiy Vraash Hare Jbut Junup Jesup Grundy Center Ami Virgil Mooty Mins Gleo McCoy Ev. L. FP. Krome Presbyterian Church Mooty Mra. T. Mooty Stulnbeck Ufe Miss McCoy Io Joseph McCoy Morrison Mrs. Mooly Davenport

Local Church Event Reflects Community Life

The Presbyterian church held a home gathering hosted by Mrs. Jobo Andarion Léridine with Miss Tharen of Konsott visiting friends. The Apathy Student club showcased talent, Cedar Falls members contributed, and a parental choir meeting occurred at the high school Vesday eventog. Maronte lodge held a special meeting Tuesday afternoon with attendees from Gherlet Gley Leckford and Dumont.

Aree, Dea Presbyterian Church Mra. Jobo Andarion Léridine Atteraicn Heyl Mondwan Mias Tharen Konsott Afd Qugide Icie Cedar Falla Messin Ug H. Ghureh Kanter Maronte Gherlet Gley Leckford Dumont

Social Scene Notes From Riverside and Twin Cities Visit

Attendees include Arathis Rock, Bheli Rock, Waverly and Dougherty with Wr. and Mra. Freem Beal and family at Riverside California for home plans. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Drew visiting in Chicago and Peoria. G. & Pearsons made a business trip to the Twin Cities last week.

Atarhis Rock Bheli Rock Waverly Dougherty Mra Freem Beal Riverside Cal Harry Drew Chicago Peoria G. &. Pearsons Twin Cities

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