City in brief notices and local moves
A long list of short items covers ads and travel for residents including eyeglasses from Buchanan and legal business by E. H. McCoy, several residents visiting Chicago, and business travel by C. W. Chapman and R. Law. Local social moves include Miss Alms Buller visiting Greene, Harry Bobb returning from Orangeville, and Victor Farr planning to return to Waterloo. Cedar River levels fall, Mrs. H. G. Washburn improving, and a jury to try T. J. Berry vs Charles Allen. FE. R. Jewell faces arrest for drunkenness. two Luverne students, Florence Hof and Maggie Marty, visit Waterloo teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. McCoy
Allison
M. W. O'Haver
Chicago
C. W. Chapman
Dubuque
Attorney
R. Law
Waverly
Alms Buller
Greene
Freda Baldwin
Harry Bobb
Orangeville
Waterloo
Charles van Vleck
Iowa City
Commercial Club
Wu. Bower
Missouri Valley
Eva Purington
Franklin Street
George F. Thomas
Association of Commerce
St. Paul
Tofay
Chas. van Vleck
Victor Farr
Jack Johnson
Hope Martin
Davenport
Cedar River
H. G. Washburn
Florence Hof
Maggie Marty
Luverne
Peter Figi
Linenin Street
Teachers’ College
Marty
Overland Banquet Honors Waterloo Employes
Twenty employees of the Waterloo Overland company shared a seven o clock dinner at Hotel Russell Lamson last evening. C H Brooks district manager spoke, joined by John Hanson and J H Hadley who represented the Overland in this territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Overland Company
Russell-Lam- Son
C. H. Brooks
Mr. Brooks
John Hanson
J. H. Hadley
The
Overland
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Testimonial From Indiana Patient
A 65 year old Anderson resident testifies that Dr Kilmer Swamp Root cured his kidney trouble rheumatism and liver issues after starting with a one dollar bottle in 1906. He gained weight from 135 to 219 pounds and resumed work, with three former colleagues vouching for his improved health. The statement is sworn before Notary Public Robert E Bragdon on February 4 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer
W. T. Graves
Anderson
Indiana
Robert E. Bragdon
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You Ad
A Waterloo Evening Courier advertisement invites readers to mail ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co. for a sample size Swamp Root bottle and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. The notice claims a single bottle will convince anyone and notes regular sizes for sale at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Waterloo Evening Courier
Gale
All Drug
Valuable Cup For Bankers Growth Of Bank Men’s Club
A cup valued at not less than $25 will be awarded to the bank scoring the best reward during the year in cultivating the Bankmen's club. Points for new memberships attendance and interest. Monthly wins inscribe name on the cup and end of year grants permanent possession. The Bankmen's club meets this evening at Leavitt Johnson National Bank parlors. C A Karegon, ex chairman of Iowa Bankers Association group 4, speaks tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thhat
Bbankmen
Bankmen's Club
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
C. A. Karegon
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Busiss
Oath Allegiance Claimed By Master Plumbers Member
In Maines February 16 report Joseph Hagen of Sioux City testified at the third US district court trial that an oath to the National Association of Master Plumbers of America included the line May all the Horrors of the damned haunt my portion. He said the oath bound members to secrecy and threatened dire consequences if they violated the association's rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fies
Maines
National Association of Master Plumbers of America
Joseph Hagen
Sioux City
United States District Court
Knights of Pythias prepare big anniversary event
Knights of Pythias lodge plans a large celebration for the order’s anniversary with a district convention to be held Monday afternoon and evening. About 400 delegates from Black Hawk Butler Grundy counties and towns including Rockford Marble Rock are expected. Attorney W R Law and P J Martin lead preparations. A short service for Mrs Rachelaker was held earlier in the day at 220 Ash Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Knights of Prthias Lodge
Order
Black Hawk
Butler
Grundy
Rockford
Marble Rock
Floyd County
Rachelaker
Oelork
Resistene
Ash Street
AL. Northrup
Grace
Kuesel
Rearing of accusations against Judge Dayton
Wheeling West Virginia February 16 The opening of the hearing before a congressional judiciary subcommittee focuses on accusations against Federal Judge A Dayton Widner Corder clerk of the Barbour county alienment court testifies and reads a deposition by the judge regarding his appointment Roosevelt allegedly said he wanted influence but a personal appointment and would act if Congress and others opposed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Congressional Subcommittee On Judiciary
Chase
Fedeeral
A. Dayton
Widner Corder
Elienit Court
Barbour County
Dayton
Roosevelt
Notices of bids for carrying mail posted by Post Office
Postmaster M H Kelly advertises bids from carriers under Post Office Department rules. The current service expires April 30, with the winning bidder to hold a four year contract. Proposals must be delivered to the Second Assistant Postmaster General in Washington by 2:30 p.m. April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
M. H. Kelly
Washington, TC
Thursday Night Guests at Young Women’s Class Event
The Yo W C A plans a Thursday evening event for the young ladies’ class, hosting guests from the men’s class of the M C. The evening promises refreshments and a general good time. Palmer bill to bar child labor products passes House 282 to 44 after debate and filibuster fears. Death reported for the son of Mr. and Mrs. Beckley of Wellington Street. infant had illness two weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bintz
Yo W. C. A
M. C
Washington, D. C
Palmer
Ross
J. Beckley
Wellington Street
Ro R
Sat- Yo
Nev
Berkioy
Temperature Records and Notations from June Era
The fragment notes temperatures and readings with dates and times across multiple entries. It references optical company notes and weather-like data such as highs and lows, with scattered numbers and years, indicating a ledger of climatic figures and measurements from that period.
German Societies Protest a Judge in Washington
The German American alliance and the German Historical Gallery of Toledo accuse Federal Judge J. M. Killits of an impartial speech praising bombing Emperor William. They report the remarks to President Wilson, who referred the matter to the Department of Justice. Officials say only Congress can censure a federal judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Fen
German-American Alliance
German Historical Gallery of
Toledo
Jot M. Killits
Emperor William
Wilson
Department of Justice
Department
Congress
Waterloo Business college to graduate 1915 class
President A F Gates and faculty plan the first section graduates at Grace M E church. About twenty five receive diplomas now. Rev JA Northrup speaks March 7, a alumni feed follows. Henry R Patting ll will deliver the address at 7:30 pm Thursday, with the cup contest awarded to the class with most attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Gates
Waterloo Business College
Exer
JA. J. Northrup
Grace M. J. Church
Gates
Henry R. Patting Ll
Michigan
Waterloo
Har Ig
Repeal Petition Circulation in Waterloo Today
Petition drive targets Representatives Arche McFarlane and Claston Jonson asking voting against the Clarkson bill for repeal of the militia law. Signable at local drug stores and liquor establishments. Also asks Gov Clarke to intervene against the proposed ration measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areh McFarlane
Claston Jonson
Clarkson
Waterloo
Gov. Clarke
Local Notices and Movements in Plainfield
Plainfield today reports Wedermeier of Republic bought Oscar Blackstone’s feed mill and moved into the John Head house on Main Street. A. L. Wanamaker and Ella Kelly visit from Waterloo. Orcutt sources travel to Waverly to fetch his hospitalized wife. Birth announced for Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reuter. C. M. Orcutt and Mrs. Feathers host gatherings. W. C. T. U. meets. Dollar Club to meet. revival meetings end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Wedermeyer
Republic
Oscar Blackstone
John Head
Main Street
Alex Schlaberg
Waterloo
A. L. Wanamaker
Ella Kelly C. M. Orcutt
Waverly
Will Oberdear
Zora
Mr. Oberdear
Joe Reuter
Margaret
A. E. Lamon
Albert Lea
Mattie Lee
North Dakota
Feathers
The
Baptist Sunday School
Dollar Club
W. F. Harmon
Local Notes From Washburn and Nearby Towns
Rev El 8 Genung of La Porte City visited here last week. Leo Nugent of Cedar Rapids spent Wednesday with his parents. Mrs Anna Glenn and daughter of Cedar Falls visited relatives here last week. Marguerite Driscol stayed with her sister Mrs Frank Frost at Dysart. Clarence Poyner of Waterloo spent a day here. Mr and Mrs Elliott moved into the Nugent residence. Leo Bedard of Eagle Center called Friday. Ray Drisco visited an uncle near Vinton. Hans Miller worked near Jesup. Mr and Mrs Jack Fogle and child ten were guests of Mrs Fogle’s parents the Mortises. Two basketball games scheduled in the Sunday School league this evening. First M B intermed Pete vs First Brethren. Second is First M E senior vs First Congregational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Genung
la Porte City
Leo Nugent
Cedar Rapids
Anna Glenn
Cedar Falls
Marguerite Driscol
Frank Frost
Dysart
Clarence Poyner
Waterloo
V. Michal
Elliot
Mrs. Katherine Gill Dies After Illness
Mrs Katherine Gill 33 from 519 Adams Street died at 2 30 pm after a heart-related apoplexy Following a lingering illness she was the wife of James Gill Shores Transfer Co She was born October 12 1886 in Tyrone Iowa and had lived in Waterloo She is survived by her husband two daughters Katherine Nellie her parents Mr and Mrs William F Craig of Tyrone three brothers and four sisters The remains will be taken to Tyrone for burial Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Gill
Adams Street
James Gill
Shores Transfer Company
William F. Craig
Tyrone
Iowa
Waterloo
Katherine
Nellie
Mrs. Craig
Have Great Need for Old Clothing
The Associated Charities requests clothing of all kinds especially dresses underclothing children's wear and women's hats due to unusually high demand for food fuel shoes and clothing this year. Five workers run the relief program with six year totals of 34 826 garments and an average 5 804 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Kiingaman
Miss Reed
Miss Webster
Miss Strayer
Bell
J. F. Kling
Sixth
Franklin Streets
Elf
Ruth Reed
Former Black Hawk Farmer Dies Here
C L Bast 62 native of Germany died at Presbyterian hospital after ill health from appendicitis. He lived near Hudson, moved to Clarksville last March with his family. Survived by widow and five children, plus five brothers and one sister. Funeral plans at O Keeffe and Towne pending Hudson burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Bast
Presbyte‘rian Hospital
Hudson
Clarksville
Mr. Bast
Germany
United States
Anna Gutknecht
Walter
Louis
Henry
Bertha
Clara
O’keefe & Towne
Myers Seek Legal Separation and Custody of Son
Ellen Jane Myers files for legal separation from John Wesley Myers claiming mistreatment. They married December 12, 1900 and have a 12 year old son Harold. The petition requests custody and divorce relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Jane Myers
John Wesley Myers
Harold
Thaw Trial Postponed to March First
New York February 16 1924 The trial of Harry K Thaw on an indictment charging him with conspiracy was reset today to March 1 from February 23 in a ruling by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buchanan For
J. R. Vaughan
Park Avenue
Mre. W. D. Ives
Ives Hat Shop
T. J. Berry
Charles Allen
Rogers Ve
F. F. Jungkunz
Highland
Lakeland
Fla
Jungkunz
Waterloo Varnish Co. FE
R. Jewell
Cedar Valley
MR. Cash Buyer
East Fourth Street
Waterloo, Iowa
MR. Time Buyer
Bankers
Clumbers
Knights OF Pythias
Baker's Fenetore
Chile
LABRO
Teapplind Dey
Ren Optical Co
Midyypeh
W. B.C
First M. B
First Brethren
First M. E
First Congregational
Falls Avenue
Race St
Philadelphia
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