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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1919

Page

6

Johnson pushes probation plan for new foreign entrants

Washington alread yoused Johnson Republican chair of the immigration committee announces a bill to grant probationary entry for future aliens. The measure would expand deportation grounds to cover those who print distribute or aid revolutionary publications and belong to organizations that advocate overthrow of the government.

Washington D. C Johnson House Immigration Committee House United States

Farm Bureau canvass extended as work continues

Cedar Falls December 26 twelve hundred Black Hawk county farmers enrolled in the Farm Bureau association during this week campaign. Poor roads slowed ground coverage forcing a three day extension next week. Organizers expect more enrollments and cite Black Hawk county as likely to show strong representation. Five of nineteen workers will stay on until the canvass ends.

Cedar Falls Black Hawk County Farm Bureau Association

Suitor Loses Gems and Woman Too

In Iowa Supreme Court ruling Cox of Traer loses a legal fight to recover a diamond ring and diamond earrings given to Lodema Carrick. The court notes gifts may be subject to conditions and affirms the lower court, concluding Cox cannot reclaim the items from Mrs Carrick after a long, disputed history.

Tres Moines Supreme Court of Iowa Clifford Cox Lodema Carrick Traer, Jr Lodema Cox Supreme Court Clifford James W. Willett Tama District Court Shriff Lews Ais Altho Supreme Court of

Court vacates divorce decree after 10 minute grant

In Hampton Iowa on December 20 a special court vacated and set aside a divorce decree issued to Dr. C F Osborne within about ten minutes of filing the petition for divorce from Kathryn F Osborne citing no defense by Mrs Osborne. The case was continued as the second chapter was added the next day.

Hampton C. F. Osborne

Mason City Forms Board for $600,000 Hotel Project

Mason City Ta Dec 20 15 directors chosen from stockholders to govern the Mason City Hotel company planned to cost 600000 with c Hal McNider named president. Free Christmas gift offered with Hood Tire purchase and discounts advertised by RID ace GARAGE.

Mason City North Federal Avenues Mason City Hotel Company C. Hal McNider RID Ace Garage Pricsa RED Ball Garage Jefferson St

Widow of Sailor Weds His Brother in 1919

Announcement from Waverly covers the marriage on November 8 1919 between Harry Clark youngest son of Mr and Mrs 8 D Clark and Mrs Eugene Clark widow of a sailor killed near Ireland in September Eugene Clark is Harrys brother The couple live with the steams parents at 310 Linden Avenue and plan a spring home Jean the infant daughter of Mrs Clark born after his death is 14 months old Now the family resides with the Clarks in Illinois and are building a new home.

Waverly Harry Clark D. Clark Eugene Clark Ireland TIS Linden Avenue Carol Johnson A. E. Johnson Dows McClinton Texas Louisiana C. C. Ricketts Babylon J. O. Williams Rickettts Willams John Nevins Greene Peter Doyle Cascaden Place California Walters Conger Street Moir Street Douglas Bragdon Lambard College Galesburg Ill I. E. Bragdon Leavitt & Johnson W. A. Pratt Flanders Europe Tuthill Fairmont Minn H. Miner Miner BE. Conrad Western Raverite W- Hi Rankin Hock- Nedge Fla Elizabeth N. J Waterloo Randolph Lees

Memorial notices for Spencer West Heenan and Schuler

Obituaries report Jerry Spencer West 93 of Fairbank dies after two months illness at Presbyterian Hospital. Widow and five children survive. funeral in Fairbank. Mrs John Heenan 63 dies in Waterloo after neuritis. husband and four children survive. services in Petersville. Elmer B Schuler 45 dies at home in Waterloo. eight siblings survive. burial New Barclay cemetery. Lars Hansen 40 dies in Cedar Falls. eight children survive.

Jerry Spencer West Presbyerian Hospital Jerry Fairbank Buchanan County New York State Edward DeWald George Dozene George and Arista Fred West Dunkerton O’ke John Heenan Highth Street West Jane McDermott Hampshire Township Clinton Clinton County Waterloo Michael J Salt Lake City Utah Marguerite Mount St. Clair Seminary Frances Mary James McDermott Charlotte William DeWitt John Davenport Mary McDermott Heenan Sacred Heart Church Petersville I A Elmer K. Schuler Elmer EB. Schuler Lafayétte Street Schuler Joseph Schuler Mary ©. Wildhagen David D New Barclay Cemetery Kistner Lars Hansen Cedar Falls Sartori Memorial Hospital Fansen

Downtown Corner Leased By Wearing Apparel Firm

The Palais Royal company leases the corner store room at Bridge and Commercial streets from Owenbach Hotel Co. Possession set for Feb 1. The current tenant Candyland operated by Mr Varfes, a Greek-born former Fargo merchant, plans future travels after settling his estate and returning to the United States.

Palais Royal Company Bridge and Commercial Streets Owenbach Hotel Company EL Owens Candyland Mr. Varfes Fargo N. D Greece Mr. Vartes Waterloo America

Marriage Licenses Granted in Waterloo Area

Leslie M Hartman and Frances M Curtiss of Waterloo listed among marriage licenses. Ralph Stokes and Arlington Lillian Hillock of Waterloo also recorded. Max W Carroll and Gladys M Hughes of Waterloo appear with Varry Murray and Fisie Hieher in Clarksville Cedar Falls area.

Leslie M. Hartman Waterloo Frances M. Curtiss Ralph Stokes Arlington Lillian Hillock Max W. Carroll Gladys M. Hughes Varry Murray Cedar Falls Fisie Hieher Clarkavillo Iss

German gold paid as Allies meet terms of treaty

Matulius Eroberger, vice premier and finance minister, told the national assembly in Berlin that a large portion of the 20.41 million marks in gold payable under the peace treaty had already been delivered. He said the Entente was committed to supplying Germany with raw materials and foodstuffs. The assembly adjourned until January 3.

Associated Press Herlin Matulius Eroberger National Assembly Germany

Yanks Ill Injured in Service Can Have Hospital Stay Paid

The War Department informs former service members that illness or injury contracted in the army or public health service may qualify for paid hospital care. Discharged servicemen should contact the nearest army hospital or local public health service representative for examination or consultation, with Red Cross or state and municipal health officials assisting.

Associated Press Washington, D. C War Department Service and Information Bureau Army Public Health Service Red Cross

Wilson Rail Message Not Before Holiday Recess

Congress will adjourn for Christmas without a message from President Wilson on railroad return times. White House announced no communication would be sent today despite earlier reports that a message might come this late.

Wilson Congress Associated Press Washington, D. C White House Capitol

Magistrates Protest Sinn Fein Sentences In Burnfoot Court

Four Sinn Fein supporters were sentenced in Burnfoot Donegal for soliciting funds for the Irish Parliament. Magistrate Porter called the sentences savage and harsh. Magistrate McLoughlin protested and was removed from the court.

Dublin Burnfoot Donegal Porter McLoughlin

Mexican War Veteran Dies at 96 in Iowa Home

Phinas Case, 96, Osage Iowa, veteran of the Mexican War, died at the Iowa soldiers home where he had resided since May 16. He was believed the last surviving Iowa veteran of that war. Cedar Rapids reports James Rubins, long US and French serviceman, rejoined the army after presumed death and is now with the Davenport recruiting service.

Marshalltown Dee Phinas Case Osage Iowa Case Soldiers’ Home Cedar Rapids United States France Europe James Rubins Vougiers Davenport

French Girls Arrive from Ames for Holidays

Miss Mildred Haswell and Miss Dorothy Jenks arrive from Iowa State College Ames to spend holidays with local homes. Also two French girls studying at Ames, Miss Yvonne Manim and Miss Andres Dumont, visiting in the same circle. Dumont's mother heads a Loiret college, France.

Mildred Haswell Dorothy Jenks Iowa State Ccollege Ames Miss Jenks France Yvonne Manim Bean Par Cery Yonne Andres Dumont College de Montargis Loiret Miss Dumont

Weather notes and sales figures from December 20

Fragmentary OCR shows temperatures and sales data with times midnight and 2 to 18, 1918. References to Echenen Option Co and Pete Tom appear but details are incomplete. Remaining readable items indicate a brief daily weather and market snippet from a historical page.

Echenen Option Co Elas Es

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