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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1911
Page
8
East side pupils balk at a fan snow ball fight after a surprise challenge. West High claims no prior knowledge and a campus inquiry prompts punishment for alleged organizers. Officials warn of potential trouble if the challenge's author is found. Folys Honey and Tar ad closes the piece.
Miss Lucile Brunner and Miss Celeste Miller head a large audience at Our Lady of Victory Academy for an all by-voice and instrumental recital. The program featured solo and duet numbers performed without notes, with strong praise for the training and devotion shown by the young performers and their helpers.
A 200 guest Valentine sewing tea at Ellis hall featured hosts Mrs Henry A Wilson Mrs Henry F Miller Mrs Wilbur A Dobson and Mrs Samuel E Giles. The decor used rugs palms and red heart motifs with a short program by Miss Lucile Knee and recitations by Alice Brown.
In observance of Lincoln's birthday to be celebrated Sunday February 12 this year all Waterloo banks will close and remain closed all day Monday February 13 reflecting the holiday schedule.
Suf fragette organizations announce a memorial week honoring Susan B. Anthony for women’s rights. Meetings will be held across New York and other large cities, with a goal to raise 150000 dollars to support the votes for women campaign. Miss Kate M. Gordon leads the memorial preparations.
A Waterloo reunion gathered Mrs. Martha Bedford and family including Elizabeth, Daniel, Vale and Lyman Bedford with Cedar Falls guests at the Waters home in Hudada. Lyman leaves for Alberta, Canada, making this possibly the last gathering for a while. Philotes club hosted husbands for five hundred and a picnic dinner, with top scores awarded to Mrs. Kurth and Burtner. Mary Cascaden’s eleventh birthday party featured red hearts decor and a three-table menu. A Des Moines Tribune note featured Virgilia Purmort, previously of Waterloo, now heading home economics at Iowa State College, Ames. Mr. and Mrs. Torsey hosted a pleasant surprise party with music and games. The Young Married Dancing club held an informal dance at Russel Lamson hall with 35 couples and Myers’ orchestra.
February term filings bring a flood of cases as Hattie E. Sly petitions for divorce from John D. Sly after a Waterloo marriage on February 21 1910. She asks for a separation and to resume her maiden name Hattie E. Kidwards. Alice McNeil seeks divorce from John McNeil with cruelty and failure to provide and requests permission to remarry. She has three children by a former husband named Tuttle and asks to resume the name Alice Tuttle. A suit against Illinois Central railroad and night agent Hervey C. Peterson claims assault after an incident at the depot. Other actions include earnings on race horses and damages for freight delays and overcharges.
Waterloo is described as a model municipality with interest from Mayor G Young of Cumberland Maryland seeking details on population tax levies police and fire services bonded indebtedness water plant and reforms. The piece notes Waterloo as a metropolis in the Northeastern Town and mentions Bob Fitzsimmons at the Crystal theatre and a Freeport wedding of Olive Sheepes and Floyd R Yoder on Feb 22 with Yoder an Illinois man employed in Central.
Washington February 11 The Canadian reciprocity agreement was favorably reported by the house committee on ways and means twelve to six.
More than two hundred people gathered at the Waterloo club rooms for a reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fitzsimmons after a Crystal theater week. The event included artists from the week and Maxim DeGrosz's orchestra. Mrs. Fitzsimmons sang several numbers and entertained guests as punch and wafers were served.
Calcago Tribune notes a playful exchange on safety razors with Rivers declaring lasting safety after two years of nonuse. The brief humor reflects local conversational tone.
The observer is impressed by the beauty and breadth of her voice and notes Mr. Fitzsimmons devoted much time to sharing his long career. Messrs Perkins and Stitz, club managers, prepared for the comfort and enjoyment of all, turning the evening into a tribute to them as entertainers.
Waterloo real estate promotion urges timely investment with 7 to 10 room houses. Listings include prices from 1 750 to 5 000, modern features, cemented cellars, and proximity to schools and car lines. Multiple lots and suburban tracts also offered for sale.
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