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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1912

Page

5

Holiday dancing party and social events in Ellis ball

Social season highlights include Assemblers Dancing club party with 150 guests, holiday decorations by Paul Davis Dry Goods, music by Henry's orchestra, and refreshments at intermission. Also line party at Majestic for Edna and Maude Cass, wedded Armianda McCandless and Guy Haney, and multiple gatherings at homes with dinners and club meetings.

Ellis Paul Davis Dry Goods Company Lucile Knee Jeanette Smith Lucile Gelsmar Owas H. W. Plumb Neil D. Jackson C. C. Cass E. T. Alford Fr. McEhinney Hen R. Lichty- Mise Swen Belle Mlaine Frances Parrott Ferguson Chicago Majestic Ogurez Club Edna Cass Lake Crystal Minn Maude Cass J. M. Cass The Lamont Armianda Rose McCandless Guy W. Haney Gity John B. McCandless Nellie McCandless Mr. Haney Gladys Kenyon 5. C. Bretnall Haassell-Lamson Hall Krenders Dancing Club Gertrude Ferry Marl Gleason Myers Orchestra Miss Kerry Lawrence Dunbar Maurice Meade Parkersburg Robert Ferguson Cedar Falls Henry Wincenger Cedar Rapids Knights of Pythias Club la Rue

Dangerous Fire on Western Avenue at 427

Fire crews responded to 427 Western Avenue at 9 this morning to a dangerous blaze between the floors. The fire spread widely and reemerged after seeming under control. The west side truck and Chief Dunham stayed on scene to prevent a second outbreak.

Western Avenue Dunham

Courier patterns for fashionable courier patterns order

Courier patterns offer up to date designs for accompanying outfits. Send the coupon with 10 cents per pattern to the fashion department of Wa terloo Evening Courier, Waterloo. Patterns allow for seams and orders are filled promptly, reaching customers ten days after sending.

Fashion Department Waterloo Evening Courier Waterloo

Saloon Petition Hearings Prompted by Dry Protests

Four people, including J. B. Hammond of Des Moines and three clerks, worked at the courthouse on the saloon petition for the drys. Rumors of name forgery sparked by similar initials circulate, but saloon backers claim they can produce the signatories in person before the board. The Waterloo Temperance association mailed voters a circular titled Booze or No Booze showing regional drunkenness statistics with and without saloons.

Jenkins Lohrville Mig Clara Funston Des Moines P. Turpening FL Ac’ Sporle XX Club W. G. Wise Fremont Street Miss Funston J. D. Caldwell Second Street West J. B. Hammond Board of Supervisors Evening Courier Johnson Waterloo Business Men's, Temperance Association Waterloo

No Saloons in Waterloo Declares W. B. Jameson

W R Jameson says no saloons will reopen in Waterloo as 45 duplications and irregularities are found in a petition to reopen. The Business Men's Temperance association notes withdrawals are reducing the alleged 526 signatures, asserting saloons will stay closed after two years and that people will not want them again.

Grace McuKeao Nina Wilcox Rose Blatt Waterloo W. R. Jameson Business Men’s Temperance Association

Edwards Enters Postmaster Race In Local Contest

L. H. Edwards joins three candidates in the postmaster race under the new administration. Edwards, appointed postmaster in 1886 after W. H. W., aims to be an objective candidate and intensify the contest for the important office.

L. H. Eadwards Edwards W. HW Sional Robert Leach Independence

Democratic contenders traced in early Waterloo race

Hartman, in Cleveland's first administration, seeks reelection with Cedar Heights home near Cedar Falls. Other candidates include M. H. Kelly and Jack Casebeer, longtime Democrats active in county matters. Connolly plans January visit to gauge Waterloo postmaster prospects and may name a non Republican choice. A fourth candidate may enter.

Dark Horse Named in Race Theory Note

A remark on the race mentions the idea that a dark horse could receive favorable treatment or odds. The phrase suggests cautious optimism about an unexpected candidate gaining support or advantage.

Killed by Train On Way to Party

Mil dred Anderson aged 18 is dead and her brother Alfred 16 has a fractured skull after being struck by a Great Western train at Clarion while en route to a party last night.

Marshalltown Mildred Anderson Alfred Great Western Clarion

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