Would Release Drainage Bonds in County Notices
County notes report actions on drainage bonds and injunctions. Contractors Anderton Empie claim $9,256 bond issues. Judge Boles granted a temporary writ for dissolution as work began last September with no payment yet. Also listed are divorce, damages, and lien actions involving local residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Day
Anderton & Empie
George D. Warris
Walter P. Jensen
G. W. Dawson
R. A
C. B. Santee
A. L. Bradiex
Lang
H. E. Boles
Independents Hold Balance in House After Election
Washington Dec 27 The latest returns show no party has a majority in the next House and two independents will determine control. Republicans 214 Democrats 213 Independents 2 Progressive 2 Prohibition 1 Socialist 1 contested 2. Leaders expect caucuses and party unity to sway the independents as to who becomes speaker with Clark favored by Democrats and Republicans seeking solid GOP backing.
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Washington, D. C
Kership
Kelley
Peninsylvania
Randall
Tia
London
New Yorst
Schall
Minnesota
Progressioa
Fuller
Massachusetts
Martin
Louisiana
Demversis
Clark
Reputian
Gardner
James R. Mann
Civic department thanks clubs and car firms for holiday singers
The Civic department of the Woman's club thanks Exterpo club and the quartet who sang before Christmas. Mortis and Campbell Motor Car companies provided cars to transport singers. Mrs. E. A. Sores expresses hope the singers shared as much happiness as listeners. Ernest Bowser is to appear in police court for discharging firearms within city limits after an incident at the east city dump. An information filed by Tasy Sumt alleges Bowser fired a gun while Sumt tried to drive him away, with the shot missing by inches.
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Woman's Club
Exterpo Club
Mortis Motor Car Company
Campbell Motor Car Company
Civic Department
E. A. Sores
Ernest Bowser
Bowser
Tasy
Sumt
K Re
Ellegea
Sumpt
New York News: Burglar Alarm Triggers Catering Elevator Stoppage
Valentine Macy Jr of 87 West Fillye Sixth Street reports burglars in his home during a party. Police, including Soloman and Lyman, discover three women hidden in an elevator suite after break in searches reveal a faulty alarm. The trio claim they were hired by Macy’s father for a change, insisting no burglary occurred.
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New York
Bee
Valentine Everyi Macy, Jr
West Fillye Sixth Street
Macy
Searhore
Poler Etutien
Pytralmen Soloman
Lyman
Lynen
Mra
George
Melibe
Soloman
Jennie Traynor
Val Keefe
Mary Kkirkwoot
Macey
Mrs. Payner
Mae
City in Brief Notes From Waterloo Neighborhood Headlines
Short local items list residents visiting relatives, marriages and engagements, property purchases, and notices. People mentioned include J T Shapp in St Paul, Miss Flossin Bronzan, Miss Blandis Knapp of Syracuse, Q H Roberts buying Highland land, and several Waterloo and surrounding area names. Also reports on Christmas visits, a few weddings, and a minor accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Shapp
St. Paul
Flossin Bronzan
Spockten, Karn
Blandis Knapp
Syracuse
N. Y
Mra
J. Z. Knapp
Mabel Lettau
eYapher
Burlington
Q. H. Roberts
Highland
Twelve Winning Cities Farm Guaranty Bank Directors
The article describes bank organization with five initial directors per district, residents of the bank location, selection of officers from directors, and public subscription for 88 days. If unsubscribed, the government may acquire the remainder. It envisions cooperative post-opening operation and a permanent nine-director board with six elected by borrower associations and three appointed by the federal board.
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Poand
Allies Confer on Peace Proposals
London reports communications among entente nations on how to answer central powers peace proposals. The reply, prepared in Paris, is debated by ministers. No steps expected by Britain and others until the entente addresses German proposals. The response is understood to be general, not detailing terms.
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London
Paris
Great Britain
Wilson
Land Purchase May Move Nauman Repass Plant
Nauman Repass Companies pace a four‑piece parcel on Park avenue and Cedar street for a new Repass Automobile plant and service station. Nauman may stay through March 1918, with plans to relocate later. outlines address potential wholesale district and possible railroad freight facilities nearby.
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Four Corners
Nauman Company
Park Avenue
Cedar Street
Repies Automobile Company
C.H. Nauman
Nauman
Te Repass Company
Repass
Fourth Street
East District
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Third Avenue
Cold wave jolts border camp from El Paso to relief tents
At El Paso and across the border a sharp cold wave unsettled border settlements last night and into today. Workers tore timbers from the Mexican side of the international bridge to fuel fires, leaving tents at the border exposed to the frigid conditions.
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el Paso
Tex
Steves
Fual
Brother Hopes To Prove Dr Waite Insane
New York Dec 27 Dr Arthur W Waite awaiting execution at Sing Sing for murdering his father in law John Peck of Grand Rapids Mich allegedly confessed to his traitor Frank Waite he hid poison at Franks home before arrest He claims he brought South African poison years ago and could have used it to kill Peck If so authorities would not trace the crime to him The brother says this shows innocence and will seek a new trial in appeals court Innocence Abroad Chicago visitors recount a man from Cedar Rapids losing 459 after being robbed by a stranger in an alley near North Green and West Washington Boulevard.
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New York
Arthur W. Waite
Sing Sing
John =. Peck
Grand Rapids
Mich
Frank Waite
Waite
South Africa
Ry Dental Supply Concern
Peck
Dr. Waite
Frank Wale
Court of Appeals
Chicago
F. B. Hartman
Cedar Rapids
Nirth Green Street
West Washington Boulevard
Chatham
Coburg
Bullisloy
Bob Whisker
Placg
Orlock
Checker
Ephraim Watkins
Biin
Bors
Ephraim
Thebes Prophetess Mme de Thebes Dies at 74
Paris mourns Anna Victorine Savigny known as Mme de Thebes the Pythoness of Paris. The famed astrologist and clairvoyant died at her Meung residence age 74 after influencing Paris society with predicted catastrophes including the 1906 San Francisco quake and wartime forecasts. Her followers recalled forecasts urging fire and water warnings for America and her readings for Alexandre Dumas.
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Paris
Mme. da Thebes
Meung-Sur Lake
Montes. de Thebes
Anna Victorine Savigny
Mme. de Thebes
the Pythoness
San Francisco
America
Atlantic
Jamaica
Mme. de Theses
Alexander Dumas
Dumas
Mme. de Thebes Pu Mann
Iowa National Guard Engineers Reach Des Moines
Des Moines December 27 the engineering company of the Iowa national guard arrived at noon today from the Mexican border. The move completes Iowa troops returning to home stations by Gen Funston. Fela hospital artillery and engineering units have been released from border service while Second and Third infantry and Brig Gen H A Alten and staff remain on border.
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Des Moines
Iowa National Guard
Iowa
Funston
Fela
Border Service
H. A. Alten
Bordar
The Great Game in Chatham and Coburg Rivalry Ends in Storm
Four men from Chatham and Coburg competed for a state checker championship with a hired rival from Chicago. The match spanned days and nights, ending when a severe thunderstorm struck the town hall, knocking players from their seats and shattering the board. Clergy blamed the wagered spectacle as divine rebuke.
Sweden Sends Peace Appeal to Belligerents
Swedish diplomatic representatives have handed to belligerents and neutrals a note supporting President Wilson and the Swiss government. The London Daily Telegraph says Sweden sent a note to belligerents similar to the Swiss démarche, in line with Wilson’s positions. German circles expect direct information to President Wilson through Ambassador Gerard.
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Germany
Bec. 12
Willson
Gerard
London
Hogue
Exchange Telegraph Company
Hague
Wilsen
Wilson
Sweden
Berne
Vie
London Daily Telegraph
Switzerland
Death of William Cook Jr at Oakdale Sanitarium
Mr and Mrs William Cook travel to Racine Wisconsin with the body of their son William Cook Jr who died at Oakdale Sanitarium for tubercular patients. He was about 21 and had been under treatment nearly a year. Survived by two sisters. Mr Cook was a porter at the Irving hotel.
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William Cook, JR
William Cook
Racine
Wis
Wiliam, Jr
Oakdale
Cook
Irving Hotel
Gardner fight on Mann opposed by Indiana men
Washington December 27 Rep Gardner of Massachusetts presses for trouble around the speakership for James R Mann of Illinois. Indiana Republicans voiced opposition with Wood of North Indiana predicting Mann will be next speaker as the house organizes. Wood called Gardner quarrelsome and warned against his stance.
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Gardner
Mann
Indiana
Washington, D. C
Gartner
Masseachnugers
Illinois
Altho
Congress
Wood
Torth Indiana
Hoosier
James R. Mann
Christmas tree party and St John day notices in local lodges
Holy Name court No 1025 hosts a Christmas tree party in Sacred Heart hall with gifts under ten cents and for children. Waterloo chapter No 128 O E S and spouses attend St John day observance at Water loo lodge No 105 A F & A M with luncheon, program, and dancing. other notices list meeting reminders and names of attendees.
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Holy Name Court
Sacred Heart Hall
Waterloo
St. John’s
St. John’s Day Vn Waterloo Lodge, No. 105, A. F. & A. M. At Pythian Temple
C. O. FL
Scallonball
Automobile Firm Gets New Quarters
West Motor Sales has leased the former R. M. Thorp Auto site at 610-12 Fifth Street West and will begin operations January 1. The five year lease expands space for display and other needs, with the old building possibly used for storage. West is the Buick agency, current at 1106 Sycamore Street.
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The
West Motor Sales Company
Fifth Street West
R. M. Thorp Auto Company
C.A. West
West
West Company
Buick Agency
West Game Transferred To West High Floor
The West high LaPorte basketball game scheduled for Friday evening at the M C A has been moved. West, coached by Glenn Whittle, will host LaPorte on their floor Friday afternoon departure. LaPorte will visit here next week on an undetermined date.
Bronson Will Names Widow Life Estate and Heirs Split
Ly Tan H Bronson who died last week leaves his widow a life estate in the homestead and 40 dollars monthly for rent and profits of his property The estate is to be divided equally among seven children at her death Clayton H B Bronson is named executor
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Lfe
Ly- Tan H. Bronson
Clayton HB. Bronwon
For Rent And Front Room Near Station
Want ads list multiple rental options including a front room with kitchenette for housekeeping two blocks from a waiting station and modern amenities. Phone numbers 1002 Black and 1791 Red appear for different listings and a general rental notices section mentions near Almond and other streets.
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Kienette
Antonio Tioansze
Cedar Heights
Whitney Road
Gedar River
Norwodd
Railway Timetables Far-Dubuque to Chicago and Beyond
Railway timetables list services from Far-Dubuque to Chicago and other points. It notes express and local routes, morning departures around 1:00, 8:20, with connections to Fort Dodge Omaha Sioux City and Twin Cities. Local runs include Albert Lea to Minneapolis areas and daily schedules with Sunday exceptions.
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Fort Loval
Albert Lee
Twin Cihies
Tria
Alvert Gan
Bidnneapolis
Ewin Citleas
Albert Les
Sucdey
New York Stocks and Union Depot Notices Summary
New York stocks listing includes American Car and Foundry American Sugar Refining and General Electric with varied quotes. Also mentions several railroads and the Amalgamated stock list. A memo requests use of want ads and outlines multiple Union Depot locations in Iowa and Minnesota seaports.
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INP SY Swarse
Crucibte Steel
Brlevoto
Wees Baer
General Electric
Great Northern
Pra
Iwhness Central
Mexican Petroleum
Pases
M. E
Misouri Pacfic
New Fork
Local Freight and Passenger Rail Times Across Cedar Rapids Waterloo
A fragmented timetable lists Cedar Rapids Waterloo Cedar Falls and nearby connections with multiple departure times from 6:36 am to 7:06 pm. It notes connections between Minneapolis Saint Paul and Chicago via Davenport and Rock Island with stops at Cedar Falls and Waterloo, including freight and passenger services and various scheduled arrivals throughout the day.
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Minneapolis
Sfinnespulls
St Paul
Albert Gea
Twin Cities
Manly
Cal
Freleht
Shall ‘Rock
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Chicago
Cedar
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Wheat jumps on 2,000,000 bushels sales to Europe
Chicago reports export sales boosting wheat prices after Europe reportedly purchased 2,000,000 bushels in the last day. Traders noted Britain’s shipping protection steps and export facilitation. Gains reached 6 3/4 cents per bushel on some trades, but the session closed unsettled.
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Chicago
Europe
Courier patterns for up to date fashion designs
To obtain the Courier up-to-date pattern of accompanying designs, send the coupon with 10 cents for each pattern to the Fashion Department, Evening Courier, Waterford. Orders filled promptly but may reach you after mailing.
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Gesign
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Watertoo
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J. B. Clarke
Gilbertville
Western Union
Reynolds
Clarke
Bilerran Motor Company
D. Milton Jones
Jones
Lefe
James S. Saunters
Eva Aretha Saunders
Huntington
Ind
H. GB. Boles
George H. Holt & Company
That Mason Motor Company
Mnt Macy
Bynan
Truchanan’s
Hiivertisarent
Meenge Towell
Howard Hatts
Gladys Aukerman
Felow. Martin
Maxwell
P. J. Martin
Fremont Street
Matilde Christie
New York City
8. D. Smith
Lawn Street
Marion King Toss
F. M. Floss
Marshalltown
William Beatty
Agst
Cyrus Richards
la Grand
Sre Viettiog
Dirs
We McAllister
Sir Reed
Siradt
Lawrence M. Well
Buffalo, N. Y
L. A. Geismar
Edward Stapher
Loren
New Hampton
F. W. Pisizgraf
Lafayette Street
W. D. Dunn
Cresco
John van Niman
Washington Street
H. G. Pierce
Manchester
W. KR. Hadley
Columbia Street
L. Peters. Preston
Clara D. Schroeder
Bellevue
Justice F. F. Knapp
Justice Knapp
Frank Martin
Margaret Range
William Olmstead
Co. B
Olmstead
Lunton Street
W. Hemsworth
Rebel Avenue
Sullivan
Third Ave
Sibert
al Bryant, Jr
W. Vv
Sibert Retary
Jon Ropartson Macartney
H. B. Maynard
V. OL. Maruaré
Out of Town Arch
Monticello
Robert E
Anders . Marietta College
Jack
Lenox Ve College
Ralph W. Rods
Jackson, Mich
Vance L. Paters
Preston
Clam
D. _Schraeder
Relierue
Naumanl Repass Companies
Thebes
Frank Ivorak
Swisher
Rose Sedlacek
Fairfax
Otto Harman
Nina
S. D
Elsie B. Petersen
Mt. Auburn
Frank J. Sebeck
Florence Mcllhargy
L. H. Bronson
Will
Sarkoo
C.o.w
Union Depot
C. & Twin
C & Twin City
C & Twin
East Side
Cc & Twin City
Oelweine
Oelwein
Chicago Lea
Chicago Ltda
South Bonne
del WO & KO
Union
D3 & KC
Kansas City
Hanens City
Dee
Es Moines
Kansan City
Elea
Morth Acuna
Waverly
Artiys
Aterioo
Esesseree Alis DD
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Joe Raymond
East Fifth ST
Miss Dolly
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