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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1914
Page
10
Real estate man R H Puckett is urged to declare for Waterloo mayor. Supporters say he appeals to moderate voters seeking sane administration and would help Waterloo host conventions. He serves on the Waterloo Real Estate board and heads the publicity committee.
The Irving hotel opens its second annex to serve grain dealer visitors, adding 20 sleeping rooms over two floors for a total capacity of 100 rooms. Front rooms facing Fourth street include baths. all rooms have mahogany furniture with telephones and hot and cold water. Plans already begin for a north annex as demand grows.
Rev. H. L. McMurray and wife from Ligonier Pennsylvania stay at the Irving hotel on business. He owns the adjacent property ruined by the Russell Lamson building collapse and carries $3 000 insurance which will not cover reconstruction. He has two offers to buy but plans to rebuild if not sold, planning a larger fireproof structure.
Special services at the Free Methodist church led by Rev. T. J. Fuller grow in interest with several conversions reported. Meetings continue this week and next, and the public is invited to attend at any time.
Advertising claims a home remedy using Optona tablets dissolved in warm water to bathe the eyes can cure astigmatism eyestrain and other complaints. It urges readers to obtain the prescription at a drug store and use the solution twice daily to strengthen eyes and dispel the need for glasses.
The evangelistic service at the First M. E. church drew a larger crowd than Monday with fervor rising. Miss Edna Cass sang Tis Jesus and Rev. R. E. Baker of Linden M. E. led A Clean Heart. Rev. W. H. Beachler of First Brethren praised Christ’s compassion, urging Christians to help others as the twelve did after feeding the multitude. Tonight Dr. W. B. Sandford will preach. all are invited.
The article profiles key attendees at a grain dealers convention including Mrs. W. J. Ray wife of the secretary and a strong voice on grain and farm cooperation. It highlights M. L. Myers editor of the Cooperative Journal, Thomas McManus Irish rooted president, Miles Culver editor and farmer, and their roles in promoting co operation and the anti grain trust effort.
P. J. Martin reports Maywood Investment Co sells 180 acres or 765 lots southeast of St. Francis hospital to Hutchman Realty Co for 376500. Officers C. R. Hutcheson and A. Manning lead the purchaser, name from their surnames. Price near 600 per acre. interurban line crosses SW corner.
Delegates at the Waterloo Grain Dealers convention heard talks by speakers including Prof. M L Bowman on Suede and Soil Conservation and H O Bernbrook on The New Good Roads Law. Attendees noted the armory’s chill morning, band performances by La Rue’s musicians, and moving pictures of Canadian farming shown at William Galloway’s agricultural club event next Thursday.
Bonds totaling 45000 were sold yesterday afternoon by F E Stewart treasurer of the Westfield school board to Euston Clifford company of Chicago. The 4 1/2 percent bonds brought a premium of 160 dollars. Proceeds will fund erecting the Westfield school.
Plasterers have begun work on the Russell-Lawson hotel building and will not be interrupted by the furnace in operation. The freight elevator is complete and the passenger elevator is being installed.
At the new Lincoln school building near Chattanaqua park a Valentine observance will take place tomorrow evening. School children will offer valentines and other articles for sale to raise funds to purchase a Victrola.
Andrew Carnegie donated two million dollars to be managed through churches to promote peace. The gift adds to a ten million dollar foundation from 1910 to hasten abolition of wars, with a 100000 dollar annual income to fund a Church Peace Union. Bishop Greer named president. Dr Frederick Lynch secretary. George A Wilton? trustee.
Miss Ruth Hemenway will present a reading from Zangwill's The Melting Pot at the First Congregational church in Waterloo on Wednesday evening Feb 18 under the Ladies' Industrial Society. The performance showcases the fusion of races and the making of harmony in America with strong critical praise for Hemenway's portrayal of multiple characters. The event promises a notable cultural treat for Waterloo citizens.
Warren Edwin Tierrick, son of Mr and Mrs W Horrick, died at 20 Leavitt Street early this morning at one month old. Burial will be at Fairview at 4 50 this afternoon. A wild animal nature feature at the Crystal today is noted in the text.
Ailing father of Edgar Batley spends years imprisoned in a Missouri penitentiary case tied to a buck drivers strike death sentence. He petitions endlessly for pardon while nursing hope Edgar, now grown, remains his little boy in need of release. Medical experts warn his nerves are worn to the limit as he seeks clemency.
Roy A Steely and Laure May Mueller wed at noon in Bennington township with Rev J A Haehjeo officiating. The couple, attended by family, received gifts at a three course dinner and planned a reception for 100 guests at the Steely home. The bride is the Mueller family’s eldest daughter and the groom is the Steely family’s eldest son. Additional notes mention a club meeting hosted by Mrs O T Duckson and a later dinner with red and white valentines decor.
Jones Bros. led by L. B. argv 1 J. G. Jones opens a first class restaurant and cafeteria in the basement of the First National Bank building. Cafeteria service until 2 pm followed by dinner hours until midnight. The interior is rebuilt to a clean sanitary standard. The group brings ten years of Minneapolis restaurant experience.
Temperature records show yesterday high 28 above average and a low 8 above. Historical data from 1911 to 1919 notes maximums around 40 above and minimums near 19 above in 1911 and 1919, with earlier years showing varied readings from 6 to above.
The New York State athletic commission on February 11 approved boxing rules limiting entrants to the ring to the actual contestants and barring promoters or combo champions from ring appearances before fights. Contracts must be produced for commission action on settlements, and the commission has not decided if the number of rounds per night will be reduced from three.
Madame Rive King, renowned pianist, will give a piano fuerte recital at the First Congregational Church. The Ross Conservatory Music of this city directs the program, offering a notable evening of classical performance.
Prominent pianist Madame King, praised for her wide repertoire and charity work, seeks privacy for practice after locating a church for daily sessions. A Friday concert at the Congregational church promises a musical treat, with a reception for her at Ross Conservatory Thursday evening.
Readers are urged to browse the Evening Courier want page each evening for a steady stream of advertisements and opportunities. The note highlights a daily ritual of scanning classified listings for personal success and practical options.
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