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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
5
A fire at a Martin hotel forced guests from their rooms and caused basement damage. Fire crews contained the blaze, with no injuries reported. Investigators work to determine the cause while securing the scene.
A basement fire at the Martin hotel in the early hours caused smoke damage to the lobby and adjoining rooms. Firemen battled flames and water as guests evacuated in nightclothes with two clerks guiding safety efforts. Cause undetermined, suspected spontaneous combustion or a dropped match near paper. Only two of fifty guests stayed. no injuries reported. Water and heating restored by 3:30 AM with aid from Big Brother Mission. repairs ongoing.
List of names of mail undelivered at Waterloo Iowa dated February 10 1916 includes Miss Effie Baldwin Mrs G R Beeks Mrs Jay Bender Miss Mave J Bick Miss Vera Brown Mrs J P Conway Miss Eva Craig Miss Le ona Danels Sarah A Ferguson Mrs A R Forsyth Mrs Wm Getting Mrs Mayme Hays Mrs M C Hune miller Mrs Helen Johnson Mrs J G Jones Mrs D C King Miss Alice Bint Miss Alfreda Layman Mrs Mat te Mitchell Della Moses Miss Grace Myers Mrs Emma Nelson Miss Grace Roque Mrs Wm Schneider Miss Maude Simms Mrs Myrtle Smith Mrs O E Sutcliffe Rulah Wells May White Miss Frances Williams George W Allright Fric Magreila Asperg Mike Resara W L Behm John Bohn J M Brophy Mr Harry Brown Daniel Cass Wm A mand Cerswell L Dani William It has been reported the drys brought in three detectives for the withdrawal campaign A business men temperance association official says no detectives are needed for a petition contest Representatives of the Greater Waterloo Association are in the supervisors room where the drains are at work copying signatures
An advertisement urges readers to avoid artificial digesters for chronic dyspepsia and to try Mi-O Sa Stomach Yublets from Wangler Bros. Co. The copy claims the product strengthens stomach walls, reduces gas belching burning and pains within ten minutes, and leads to lasting health without strenuous effort.
Local notes report C A Emerson returning from Chicago trip, T J Torrett purchasing H Brash home on Hust Young street, and Joe Masteller selling Fifth street residence to B C Beam Ilay Comfort after sanatorium treatment in Indianapolis. Mardi Gras trip for F W Harris and wife via New Orleans Chicago. W R C ladies host meeting with three initiates. Community life fills the week with weddings, sales, and visits.
The Iowa State Board association closed its convention with A. J. Mathes of Burlington re-elected president and F. M. Weber of Des Moines elected secretary-treasurer. The item notes a separate historical fact that mag windows were first used in private homes in England in 1160.
Catholic Ladies and husbands and friends hosted by Mrs. Nat Ellis and Mrs. McHugh at Mrs. Ellis home. About 114 attended the largest turnout yet for the ladies society, with 20 card tables for 500. A $20 collection will aid the ladies Aid fund. Various locals and visitors noted: Breckner of Broiversville returned home after a month with relatives. Hall travels to Chicago on business. Miss Bickley from Waterloo aiding high school declamations. several residents visiting theatres and events in Waterloo and Chicago. The seventh annual gold medal declamation contest will be held locally.
In the assembly room Friday at 7 30 p m a speech contest features 16 contestants with toursle provided by the glee clubs. Judges include Miss Zartman Waterloo high school, Milas Oliver I S T C teacher, and Principal Miller Waterloo East High School.
Bristow February notes show W M A meeting with delegates elected to the Des Moines branch convention, social hour and luncheon, and several local engagements. Mrs Ida Cline hosts, Miss Marie Rose undergoes appendicitis surgery, and many residents attend weddings, club meetings, and church events. Delays in mail due to storms amid numerous social and community activities.
La Porte reports a double feature as Miss Goldie M Seufferline wed Itherhard Hansen of Hudson at the Seufferline home with singing by Miss Marion Oilman and pink white decor. The high school declamation contest crowned Pearl Strohecker, Merlin Cummins, and Lucile Gingrich with Strohecker first. The Emanuel Evangelical Church completes repairs and public welfare plans feature Eugenics and the Better Baby Movement.
Miss Elizabeth Weber Jennie Weber and Mrs Leo Wendling of Independence visited M Delagardelle home Thursday. Mr M Delagardelle and J W Schmidt were visitors at Waterloo Saturday. Peter Delagardelle of Waterloo visited PLH Kartenbach home Tuesday. Nick Frost and Catherine Wirtz were married at St Marys church Wednesday. Yr RN Allen will move to Jesup this week. Fred Treiger to begin work at John Ghles farm this week. Joseph Reuter bought Dr Allen house and will move soon.
Ailing for days, a local resident receives care from Mrs. Struble as the Tourist club plans an elaborate Thursday entertainment at Mrs. W P Mayes home with husbands as guests. Cedar Rapids mourns the loss of an infant son born last Saturday. Mrs. Ruge, sister of Mrs. Stebbins, has visited La Porte frequently. Miss Green of Charles City arrives to aid Miss Firestone in Chicago for spring millinery stock, having previously trimmed for Miss Firestone.
Sal Fisher, a jewelry salesman who alleged he was robbed by Eli Zargardus at 211 Manson Street Monday evening, failed to appear in police court to prosecute the case. A warrant was issued for Fisher's arrest on a charge of peddling without a license. Officers could not locate him. An effort to settle the case shifted the proceedings, and it is believed Fisher was reimbursed and left. Ruba Zargodis, taken into custody with Zar gardus, was fined $25 for drunkenness. John Sevech and Miles Mestor received $6 fines for disturbing the public quiet. Zar gardus was released from custody.
Paria February 11 8 30 a m a report on wartime nursing highlights devotion and sacrifice by women while warning of distress symptoms in women and recommending Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a long set tonic sold by medicine dealers or mailed from Dr Pierce Buffalo NY for 50 cents to a dollar.
R. J. Schiffman promotes Schiffmann's Concentrated Expectorant as a cheap home remedy for coughs colds bronchitis croup whooping cough and hoarseness. The concentrate makes a pint of medicine when mixed with sugar and water and costs about 50 cents for two ounces, claims no narcotics and offers a money back guarantee through Jode in St Paul Minnesota.
Marguerite Clark returns to the Plaza in Mark Lee Luther's The Crucible a tale of hardship and rebirth. Clark plays Jean Fanshaw a tomboy unjustly reformed who endures suffering and corruption and emerges with strength and justice.
In the Saucer vs Altstadt Langlas Baking Co case the jury returned a sealed verdict at midnight seeking $2,000 in damages for a finger loss. When opened this morning the verdict awarded the plaintiff $700.
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