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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1917

Page

12

Washington tea a social highlight for DAR chapter

ElNems of Socteby Washington Tea Party of D A R featured a Washington anniversary tea hosted by Mrs Austin Burt Mrs George W DeWald and Mrs L Ferris in Memorial hall. Guests enjoyed a multi table dining room setting with tea served by Misses Dorothy Burt Elizabeth De Wald Mary Ferris Ruth Paulson and Margaret DeWald.

George Washington Boston Washington Mmes Austin Burt George W. DeWald TI. L. Ferris Daughters of the American Revolution Dorothy Burt Elizabeth DeWald Mary Ferris Ruth Paulson Margaret DeWald R. G. Taylor Ruth Dignan Krafty W. E. Haven Evelyn Weigand America Mrs. Taylor Mmes. P. H. Paulson Claire H. Parker George Kennedy A. J. Faireburn William Connolly Myrtle Crane J. D. Caldwell Mary Prudham F. J. Landgraf A.B. Erba Harmony Club J. Martin Jackson Club Henry Hurst William Law R. G. Wilkins Ruby Heald Marjorie Jackson Helen Wilkins Howe A. H. Bickley Sumner Hi Helser New Century Club W. A. Kistner Reber Avenue O. L. Potts T. E. Flaherty Kathryn Krug J. P. Bailey B. B. Club George Jump Jump Ahi Poakola Leona MacLarnen Sacred Heart High School Daniel Murphy John O’connor Clayton Shaw Florence Maguire Margaret Grace Phelan Edna Fitzgerald Elizabeth Matz Helen Menges Johanna Jennings Ruth Fitzgerald Elinor Youngblat Hazel Kirchner

Colonial Star Event At Wa terloo Chapter Holiday Party

The Wa terloo chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held its annual holiday event at Manonic temple with 250 attendees. A flag presentation by G A R Iowa National Guard and Boy Scouts highlighted the evening, followed by old fashioned dances and a varied musical program.

Colonial Party of Mildred Bunn Lorna Hartong Reading G. ©. Welker Josephine Shimer Virginia Wooley F. B. Diethick Inez Bristol H. A. Gee Russell DeGon Edward Towne

Another Action in the Calkins Estate

An equity suit was filed by J Wenner for $500 against the Iowa State Bank over checks tied to the Calkins estate. The action follows a prior probate case where administrator G H Pike sought funds for the estate after a gas incident linked to the death of Mrs Frances Y Calkins and her adopted 10 year old son. The suit argues the checks delivered to Mrs King and Mrs Paul constituted a legal delivery of funds.

G. HE. Pike Frances Y. Calkins Iowa State Bank J. Wenner William King Algona Louise M. Paul Des Moines Calkins George Calkins

Advertisement notice for bicycles and shop signoff

Talking of airships and submarines, Slewers the druggist who bought the Joder’s ore invites readers to visit. East Fifth Street Hardware Co. proclaims 200 second hand bicycles wanted in a terse classified style.

Sglewers East Fifth 8T. Hardware Co

Average Date of Ice's Leaving on Cedar River

Historical records from 1875 to 1916 show the average ice-out date on the Cedar River as March 5, with the earliest Feb 1 1878 and latest March 26 1876. Flood risk is discussed, noting years with high water and levee protections after 1884 Waterloo flood.

Courier Cedar River Waterloo Park Avenue Commercial Street

Waterlooans Enjoy Florida Trip and County Engineer Meeting

A Waterloo party travels from Melbourne to St Petersburg and New Orleans stopping at West Palm Beach Jupiter and more with 25 Iowa travelers noting Florida is fine but Waterloo is preferred. Judge Franklin G Platt and Nathan B Barber appear in reports with Barber speaking at Ames on patrol road maintenance and J C Wonder discussing federal aid to state roads.

the Courier Melbourne Fla Franklin G. Platt St. Petersburg New Orléans Gulf Boston New York Washington Miami West Palim Beach Bt. Augustine West Palm Beach Cutlers H. M. Reeds H. B. Croppers Nathan B. Barber Ames J.C. Wonder United States

Courier Patterns for Conner Designs by Mail

Obtain up-to-date Conner pattern designs by sending the coupon with 10 cents per pattern to the Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo. Patterns include seam allowances and orders should reach within ten days after sending.

Fashion Department Evening Courir Waterloo

Accused Op Making Excessive Charge In Public Conveyance

Information filed in Poles Judge I. Ch. Reenes court against Ain Dhonse Atkins charging an excessive fare by a driver of a public conveyance. He is to be arraigned Saturday morning. The information by John Vangelot says Atkins refused 30 cents and was forced to pay 45 cents after requesting a fare from his home to the First National Bank.

Ain Dhonse Atkins Poles I. Ch. Reenes Atkins Bej Poles Court John Vangelot Oneida Street Palice Poraga Hus Thane Firsl National Bank Heo Vangetoft Tlga

Divorces Filed by North and Bender Couples

Two divorce actions were filed against William North and Mary by. The Norths wed March 21, 1969. Mrs. North seeks temporary alimony of 100 and permanent alimony of 1,000 amid alleged cruelty. The Benders wed Dec. 24, 1892. husband deserted in 1914. no further details provided.

Myrtle T. North William North Mary By. Bender Jeanet Darius By Bender Norths North Benders Thuntsville Idal Necer

Hotel Men Debate Nine Hour Law Costs

Waterloo Hotel and Restaurant Men's association held its regular meeting to discuss high food costs and the proposed nine hour day for women. Members argued prices rise across all foodstuffs, especially potatoes, and warned restaurant profits shrink. A committee reported success in pushing the bill back to the Senate for further consideration, while critics say the law would burden hotel and restaurant workers and impose restricted hours for women under 21 with few exceptions.

Waterloo Hotel & Restaurant Men's Association L. Holden Elify Hotel BL Huston Elmer Hotel Jacob Levingston Senate Committee C. L. Holden

UK Buttons Recovered From Old Army Coat

Private George P. Jurgenson at the local recruiting station reports recovering U S government property buttons from an army coat. The coat was altered by a former soldier. police took the buttons as government property. Miss Tara Hawk heads to Marshalltown for a mass meeting on forming a county agricultural society with talks on Black Hawk County progress. KE Howard, a local real estate dealer, will also attend.

Red Cross Gyda Bates Cedar Rapids Red Cross Society of Nursing Black Hawk County Miss Bates Presbyterian Hospital George P. Jurgenson U. S.dultonaan Talen Bawic Tara Hawk Marshalltown Marshall County Auss Hawk Howard

Iowa Banker Edward Hagemann Dies at 87 in Burlington

Burlington Iowa February 23 Howard Tiagemann 87 president of the Iowa State Savings Bank and likely the oldest active banker in the state died early this morning. The death marks the loss of a longtime financial leader in the community and statewide banking circles. He had served as president of the Iowa State Savings Bank for many years and was highly regarded for his contributions to local finance and civic affairs.

Burlington Howard Tiagemann Iowa State Savings Bank

Suffrage for Women Likely in State Senate Vote

Dea Maines Feb 23 The state senate appears certain to pass the Joint resolution to re submit to voters a constitutional amendment granting suffrage to women. Senator Price reports a favorable subcommittee recommendation with no minority report. Passage expected at session opening tomorrow. house status remains doubtful. most homes in Waterton concerned.

Dea Maines Passere Senate Senata Price Committee On Karl Lecompte

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