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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1915

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New York Harry K. Thaw

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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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