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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1914

Page

8

Board of Trade to Consider Permanent Club Rooms

The Board of Trade and Commercial club failed to elect officers for the year last evening. A nominating committee was named to prepare a slate and survey business and professional views on permanent club rooms and a salaried secretary. A committee was also appointed to discuss transferring three lots for residence property with John Rector. A traffic committee will study better Jesup to Waterloo train service with Illinois Central officials.

Board of Trade and Commercial Club Paul Smith Yon J. Howery Walter Dotson Board of Trade Bev J. Howrey Lore Alford E. F. Rath John R. Rector Rector Jesup Waterloo Illinois Central

Rooms Needed for Grain Dealers Convention in Waterloo

The grain dealers convention in Waterloo opens next Monday with 1,500 to 2,000 delegates and only 750 accommodations. The entertainment committee pleads for local rooms and extra cots in K P hall and Pinkerton hall to avert a housing shortfall and meet visitor demand.

Grain Dealers’ Convention Waterloo Charles van Vleck Sioux City K. of P. Hall Pinkerton Hall

East High to Select Debaters for Triangular Debate

East High will choose two three member teams to debate Waterloo West High and Cedar Falls High on the minimum wage. A preliminary round at the high school auditorium narrows forty to six contestants. judges include Len Leeper BE Ho McCoy and H FE Tuldar.

Waterloo West High Cedar Falls High East High Ronald Reed Carlton Reed Mabel Anderson Jessia Tuthill Fred Kaltenbach Erwin Sage Mildred Cane

Board appoints Arthur Ross as financial secretary

Directors at a meeting last evening created a new office of financial secretary and named Arthur Ross of Canada to the post. His appointment aims to strengthen the CoA finances and will not affect Acting Secretary Cockburn’s duties. A prior dinner preceded the business session and no choice was made for a permanent secretary.

Arthur Ross Canada Rosa Cockburn

Local Briefs Highlight Court, Births, and Smallpox Quarantine

Attorney A G Reid trips to Montana on business while A G Cattron visits Parkershore. An 11 pound boy born to Mr and Mrs August Schneider of Florence Street. Two smallpox cases quarantined at Ray Smith Bluff Street and Robert Zook Walnut Street. A Mealy pool hall burglary case leads to arraignment for Will Jones and Tom Harris. Frank Hanlon of the Courier reports rheumatism. treatment at St Francis Hospital.

A. G. Reid Montana A. G. Cattron Parkershore August Schneider Florence Street A. M. Perry Bend Ore Ray Smith Bluff Street Robert Zook Walnut Street James Black Dry Goods Co Minneapolis Will Jones Tom Harris Mealy Pool Kuiper Hardware

Christine Miller Concert Promoted By Church Group

Tickets for a Next Friday evening concert at First Methodist featuring contralto Christine Miller are selling rapidly. The Brotherhood promotes the event with citywide canvassing and local outlets offer tickets at B W Schuneman Co drugstores C H Miller Pharmacy and Chases Jewelry Cedar Falls. Critics in New York papers praised her singing and the piano accompaniment by the composer.

First Methodist Christine Miller Brotherhood of the Church B. W. Schuneman & Co C. H. Miller Pharmacy Chase’s Cedar Falls Miss Miller

Victim Hurt After Fall From Fifth Story Window

Daniel Huffnagle fell from a fifth story window at the Black Hawk National Bank building and remained in serious condition at home on Commercial Street. George Br. Crittenden’s health was reported unchanged. The note also remarks on U.S. cattle and hide import status.

Daniel Huffnagle Black Hawk National Bank Commercial Street George BR. Crittenden Ross Conservatory

States Rally for Panama Pacific Exposition Buildings

L C Anderson reports state progress for expo structures with Maryland Ohio Virginia Mississippi and Colorado pledging funds. Colorado clubs pledge 700000 as Waterloo follows a similar path after legislature balked. Anderson departs Waterloo to boost plans while Waterloo progress rests with the focal committee.

L. C. Anderson Maryland San Francisco Ohio Virginia Mississippi Colorado Waterloo Anderson Iowa Focal Committee

Local Notes From Clarksville and Surroundings

Clarksville roundup of social visits, sermons, and small events. Dr T M Evans preached at M E church. Families and individuals from Greene Waterloo Ames Plainfield and Osage appear in visits moves and hospital updates. Local business and education links noted including Curtis Smith Mark Waugh and a Plainfield wedding.

Social clubs and gatherings fill Thursday s agenda

Ladies' Aid and Daughters of the King held meetings at First Lutheran and Christ Episcopal churches planning rummage sales and articles to donate. Riverside Drive, West Side and Waterloo groups hosted gatherings with crochet, bridge and thimble events. A Union Church social featured a Bumble Bey and a Palm Garden reception with numerous guests.

Ladies’ Aid Society of First Lutheran Church Thimblebee Ed Burk Frank Seidler Schmidtke Daughters of the King of Christ Episcopal Church J. ©. Bickley Pine ‘Street A. J. Busby A. C. Sawyer

Postponed Match in Federal Bowling League

MATCH 18 POSTPONED The bowling contest between the bank clerks and the Courier teams in the Federal league, set for Thursday at Jackman alleys, is postponed until next week. In the City league Nutelu faces White Stockings in a three game contest this evening.

Jackman Nutelu White Stockings

Welcoming Tea at the New Home on Riehle Street

The Aevo Nontia lab held a house warning at the new home of Mr and Mrs Rand on Riehle street. It was a surprise to the couple. Guests brought provisions for supper and presented the couple with a substantial sum. Miss Matilda Belreng will entertain in two weeks.

Mitchell Spirit Lake Waterloo Riverside Drive Club A. Baum Woodbine Cottage Marguerite Baum David Stevenson West Side Crochet Club A. W. Brown Washington Street KE. H. Headford H. O. Bernbrook Mae Harrison Denver Street Maxwell Case Irma Good Audrey Strayer Miriam McCune Walter French Ita J. Uoover Angeline Campbell Howard Miller Clara Maynard Aevo Nontia Lab Mra Rand Isi Riehle Street Brembers Penk Mish Murray Tsehirdson Murray Melrose Apartenis Mes de J. Jackson

Two Men Arrested on Theft Charges in Burned Lamson Building Case

Christ Nicholeon and Tow Con bell were arrested after aiding in demolishing the Lamson building fire scene and charged with stealing furs owned by Paul Day. They pleaded not guilty, arraigned before the court, and remanded in $400 bonds, which they could not furnish, sending them to jail.

Christ Nicholeon Tow Conbell Assell- Lamson Paul

Daily Railroad Time Tables Preview for Local Lines

Timetables listing departures and arrivals for Dubuque Chicago routes and Midwest connections. Includes West Bound, North Bound, and South Bound trains with times to Omaha Sioux City Des Moines Minneapolis Waterloo Cedar Falls and La Porte and Brandon routes plus interurban service details.

Dubuque Chicago West Dodge Omaha Fast Sioux City Ft. Dodges North Sound Twin Cities, Limited Twin City Albert Lea Minneapolis Burlington St. Louis Kansas City Davenport Cedar Rapids Waterloo Cedar Falls Cedar Galloway West Side Mulberry East Side Glasgow Denver Waverly Brandon M. Tikal Lal Porte Tithaem Psi Attapem

Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Visitations

Ian Porte and Stevan deft visit Rhodes home for a family gathering. Mrs. Hierd and Mrs. 2 join with daughter in Jessup visits. Mr. and Mrs. Will Farmer of Brandon stay with Mr. and Mrs. Will Bahr. Fred Perigo and wife travel to Cedar Rapids on business. Good Cheer guild of the M. E. church met at Mrs. Taylor's home.

Ian Porte Mir Stevan Sesterdas Rhodes Tle Max. Chak Hard Hierd Jesse Pox Will Farmer Brandon Will Bahr Farmer

Opening of New Sport Draws City Interest

Readable clues describe preparations for a new sport launch in the city. Officials including Paul Talbet coordinate soil import from Chloe and expect delivery before Saturday opening. Several ladies have joined the effort, with many likely to participate once the format is finalized.

Chloe Paul ‘Talhet

Planes accident victim dies after hospital treatment

John J. Streugeler, 22, of Blairsville area, died at St Francis hospital after injuries from a plane crash at the Illinois Central freight house yesterday morning. He had been taken home then to hospital, with internal injuries and later abdominal hemorrhage. Survived by parents and siblings. Body at Peterson Brothers parlors. burial expected in Blairsburg.

Ilinois Central John J. Streugeler St. Plancis Hospital Logan Avenue John B. Stre W. J Blairsburg Alden Rose Chaplinski Williams H. A. Dodge Town Wills Misa Clara Peterson Brothers

Damages Awarded in Waterloo Railway Case

The jury in Dallas Hue man v Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern Railway returned a sealed verdict at 7 29 last evening after jury deliberations since 11 30 yesterday morning. They awarded $4 417 60 to the farm for interurban construction. Condemnation damages were set above $2 000. Several similar cases are pending.

Dallas Hueman Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway

Funeral arrangements for Mrs Rosa Hicks known as Grandma Flecks

The remains of Mrs Rosa Hicks known as Grandma Flecks, who died at the county home, will be taken this evening to Apple River Illinois. Services will be held tomorrow afternoon in Apple River with interment in the Apple River cemetery. The remains are at O'Keefe and Towne undertaking parlors.

Waterloo Hive A. O. U. W. Hall Mary Klinefelter Jessie Tiltgen Phinney Commuer Rosa Hicks Grandma” Flecks Apple River Ilinois Central O'Keefe & Towne

Miss Jennie Ritchie to Join Lincoln Public Library

Miss Jennie Belle Ritchie of Lincoln Nebraska arrived in the city today and will begin duties next Monday morning as loan desk assistant at the public library. She has been employed at the Lincoln library for several months.

Jennie Belle Ritchie Lincoln Neb Ritchie

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