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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1916

Page

8

Missoula Debates One Man Streetcar System

Depositions filed in Missoula argue the one man streetcar operation is safer and more efficient than the two man system. City council's two man rule is blocked by a temporary injunction. witnesses cite no accidents under one man operation and note declining receipts from cars as autos rise.

C. E. Pickett J. BR. Willams Missoula, Mont Clerk of Courts Missoula Ebsenuar Company D. D. Richards Ainl Bickenbach Pacific Coast Waterloo Pickett One&Moon

Althouse Buys Inter County Journal and Plans Merge

G F Althouse former Waterloo man buys the Inter County Journal of Ackley and will merge it with the Ackley World. He leases the Journal building and previously Ora E Winter owned the paper. Also noted licensed to wed Carl F Christphel and Marie Parce of Cedar Falls. A Sunday dinner ad for Hummel Hotel follows.

G. FP. Althouse Waterloo Inter-County Journal of Ackley Carl F. Christphel Waverly Marie Parce Cedar Falls

Vinton to Get 300000 for Hospital and Other Legacies

The Virginia Gay estate dispute ends with Vinton receiving 60000 for a hospital, Columbus Ohio to gain about 325000 for an old ladies' home, and around 7000 to Mrs Gay’s relatives. Trials spanned weeks with Judge Cummings departing. Notable cases include Waterbury found guilty of false pretenses. Pavey convicted on assault and battery. Former attorney E T Price marries Martha Radke in Rock Island. William Arnold marks his 90th birthday. Joseph Turner, pioneer citizen, dies en route home from a show. New fair board and officers elected.

Vinton Virginia Gay Columbus Cummings Teft Marshalltown Towa Va Waterbury Lowa H. M. Pavey E. T. Price Hera Wisconsin Martha Radke Rock Island Price Mbneral Arts The State University Law William Arnold South Main Street Mr. Arnold Joseph W. Turner Turner Watkins Albert Turner Marengo Fair Association

Benton County Palr Association Elects New Officers

L G Egleston is the new president and J W Hanna the new secretary. The board of directors includes Robert Baldrige J W Van Nice George Barkdoll and the officers Joy Carrier of the state bank is treasurer. A newBrundstand is expected to be built in the spring.

Benton County Palr Association L. G. Egleston J. W. Hanna Robert Baldrige J. W. van Nice George Barkdoll Oficers Joy Carrier

Klaus Nominated for General Assembly in Manchester

In Manchester on December 16 the Republican county convention, despite bad weather, drew delegates from all 23 precincts totaling 124 attendees. A. Cloud nominated S. Klaus to succeed the late A. B. Holbert, with the vote cast for Klaus and applause. The Democratic side nominated Frank Link.

Manchester S. Wiland R. J. Bixby Edgewood GC. G. Yoran RE. C. Perkins A. GB. Holbert General Assembly E. H W. Hoyt Geo. W. Dunham and Wills&. Beels Holbert A. M. Cloud Delaware County Frank Link Masonvills

Manchester Charity Work Coordinated

Manchester December 46 The three committees representing 19 ladies societies and clubs and the Commercial club executed a united charity plan. A canvass of the city began yesterday and will continue rapidly. Supervisors granted a vacant courthouse room as headquarters to receive contributions and keep records. Volunteers will handle duties initially, with hopes to hire a trained worker later to direct the effort. Plans include Christmas baskets for needy families.

Manchester Lndies Commercial Club United Charities Committee Board of Supervisors

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Hummel Hotel Union Station Benton County Matters S. W. Klaus FE. W. Grove Our Perpetual Savings Club Perpetual Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Waterloo, Iowa Hallerfelt CO Hall-Ekfest CO Park Avenue and Lafayette Reed and Fiber Furniture Conan Martha Washington
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