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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1917

Page

8

Clara Puckett Seeks Divorce In High Profile Suit

In the March term filings, 1,073 actions are listed across equity law probate and criminal divisions. Clara H. Puckett sues R. H. Puckett for divorce alleging cruel treatment and financial misconduct after his move from Greena. temporary alimony of 500 and an injunction are sought.

Fred S. Pettit Clara H. Puckett R. H. Puckett Logan Avenue Puckett Crookston Minn Wisconsin Jennie L. Lizer W. Lizer Erma J. Rush Melvin B. Rush Rheena Warthen Roy Worthen Vinton Florence Mapes James Mapes Waverly E. P. Cullinane Eleanor Phillips State Teachers’ College

Stole Furniture by the Wagonlond

Sioux City detectives arrested Robert Hirsch at 1523 West Sixth Street after he confessed to stealing household furnishings from Wash & Hough Furniture over the past six months. Hirsch, an employee of the firm, admitted the thefts in a statement that outlined his method.

Sioux City Robert Hirsch West Sixth Street Wash & Hough Furniture Company Hirsch Furniture Company

Loot Linked to Bootlegging Ring Exposed in Arrest

A man involved in a bootlegging operation moved small quantities of goods on each delivery after loading his wagon. He was only detected by the firm just before arrest. He sold his stolen property at bootlegging joints and lana resorts, with furniture recovered at several sites where loot was disposed.

Hirsch Lana Resorts

High Price Clouds Growing Denser in Winter Market

Waterloo grocers report severe eating problem as worst winter conditions persist. South vegetable ships are below normal quality, delaying supply for the table. Pete advances to 5.40 a bushel amid high demand. Eggs rise to 42 cents a dozen and butter to 50 cents a pound.

Waterloo Grocers Furmah

First Lutheran Church Expands Sunday School Rooms

First Lutheran Church will enlarge its Sunday school rooms to accommodate updated worship hours. English and German services now occur in the morning, with a 7:30 p.m. English service tomorrow. The Ladies Aid Society will cover half the remodeling cost as the work begins Monday at Moose Hall in WA Stevens.

First Lueutheran Church Ladies' Aid Society

Bowman Asked to Speak on Agricultural Campaign

Agricultural expert M. L. Bowman has been invited by P. G. Holden head of International Marivester extension department to aid a spring campaign in Iowa and the Wilds. Bowman will likely accept. A social event with Myers orchestra is announced for Thursday evening at Hall Will admire.

Bowman M. L. Bowman P. G. Holden International Marivester Company Iowa Wilds Willys-Overland

Morris Bank Manager Named in Waterloo

Vincent J Rechtfertig, assistant cashier of the First National Bank, was announced as manager of the forthcoming Morris Plan bank in Waterloo. He will assume duties around April 2, guiding the bank’s organization amid a growing local banking network and community associations.

Rechtfertig Iis Morris Bank Morris Plan Bank Waterloo Vincent J. Rechtfertig Ranhior First National Bank Mutsger Cchotew Flachtfertig Mr. Rechtfertig Dubuque College Peter J. Rechtfertig Waterloo Bank Men's Association Commercial Club

Few Original B. L. & L. Directors Still Serve

A historical note from Waterloo records shows few of the original directors of the Waterloo Building & Loan and the People’s Building & Loan associations remain alive. Filed records from 1878 and 1879 reveal many have died.

The Waterloo Association W. W. Miner W. Krapfel C. F. Fowler A. J. Edwards T. W. Bince Matt Parrott Lewis Lichty Lewis Sharplass J. E. McNeil J. L. Cooley J. H. Wahns J. Ik. Sweeney J. M. Shoetake B. G. Dutton Wuaterloo Halliday Wol Brann Mesiik Building and Loan i Waterloo A. J. Edwards Tan Wraterloo Building & Loan Association People’s Building & Loan Association

Taxi Driver Charged Too Much After Bank Stop

Alphons Atkins, accused of overcharging a passenger, faced Police Judge J C Beeman who took the case under advisement. John Vangeloff testified he hired the cab for a 50 cent round trip to the First National Bank building but paid $1.50. The driver said he waited at the bank and billed $2 per hour.

Alphons Atkins J. C. Beem Atkins John Vangeroff Oneida Street Vangeloff First National Bank Bank

Trees Cut Down To Lessen Flood Danger

The company cut down all trees on the river side of the retaining wall to reduce flood risk from a potential sea jam near the Citizens Gas & Electric plant. The wall’s spare back remains unfilled and the spring flood was a concern prompting this precaution.

Citizens Gas & Plectric

West High School Girls Open Program Under Y.M.C.A.

A fragmentary scanned note reports West High School girls presenting an entertainment titled Willifan Galloway in a program under the Y.M.C.A. auspices. The item lists participants, musical readings, and a local court appearance involving a colored man charged with rambling, with bond issues cited and a brief courtroom outcome.

West High Willifan Galloway Yo M. 6 Vorul Solu Telews Cote Reading Irelon Davis Winsteat! Num. Jbs Alketely Reba Reliy

Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promote Clear Skin and Hair

Cuticur Soap and Cuticura Ointment are praised for cleansing purifying and beautifying skin and scalp. The ad claims they prevent minor skin troubles from becoming major and offer a free sample with the 32 page Skin Book by mail from Cuticura Dept A Boston. Sold worldwide.

Cuticura Dept. A Boston

Wenk Day Services At TLRS Church This Week

TLRS Church announces weekly Wenk Day services with a Wednesday evening 7 p.m. service and a 1 p.m. Thursday session. Bible study Tuesday and weekend gatherings include Sunday school and morning prayers. Rev ML Water leads sermons starting Sunday on themes including God the Father.

TLRS Ns Callawatet Wettesiday Wheesday Italy

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Clara Puckett Suiton Poliey Mara Shaulis W. J. Shaulis National Travelers” Benefit Association Suaulis KODAK TRE Camera Shop Chauncy Heckman Bridge Street Moose Hall Stevens S. S A.ol UL Myers’ Orchestra Black’s Sre Mn Ge Beck Dress Goods Aintin Kurt Alan Por Eelds Davis Lothie Woon Bert Flummeer Coord Rai Gaisine Cottage Grove Chicago Ruby Gloss Fintahs USA Jim Hayden CedaOl Plog Paul Davis Stearns U.S Hen Tar Hin Whey Donehag School Cudvertineus Menty Ciuces Real West Fourth Street Ross Taxi East Sixth Street Country Club Toledo Overland-Hanson CO Fourth Franklin Streets Willys-Overland Company Toledo, Ohio Willys-Knight and Overland Aladeto US Willys-Knight
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