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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1911

Page

10

Large Display of New Monuments Offered by Central Iowa Granite

Local resident William Hubbard of Waterloo commends Central Iowa Granite Co for a large monument recently installed in the cemetery. He praises the quality of lettering and overall workmanship, endorsing the firm and their business practices. The note is dated February 18, 1911, from Waterloo.

Fredericksburg Central Iowa Granite Co Waterloo Central Iowa Granite Company WM. Hubbard

Views of Our Sales Rooms Waterloo Iowa 1921 Monument Reviews

Correspondence from customers in Manchester Maynard Eagle Center and Adm expresses satisfaction with monuments from Central Iowa Granite Co. in Waterloo Iowa January 1921. Mrs Schwager Ms Frost Mrs Strufel commend quality lettering and service and offer referrals to potential buyers.

J. A. Coulter Dawson Margaret Uthe Quasqueton W. OH. Ruell Bristow Nashua E. McCaslin Vinton M. L. Boyd Hudson M. J. Roberts Jesup J. N. Jones Union Mack Clark N. G. Strayer Elizabeth Smith Madison Silas Sherman Kya B. Pitts Asa Butler Frank Buell Charles City J. W. Hicks Ionia FE Welstead Waterloo William Scepter Greene A.J. Vaehty Orange Two Bennett Bahl Washburn M.L. Boyd Hudson Lo. Dillenbeck Mra A. J. Merrill Byron Wegener August Cateh Fredericksburg M. Mortsen Frederickaburg Daniel D. Knoop Waterloo II Smith Osage Flory Hartson Co Pettitt R. J. Lammer H.C. Cutts Benner Macy Grandy Center Dh. OW. Campbell Reinbeck Mary M. Evans Madrid Alma Beck Sophia Sehnevk D. W Newsnim Ty. OH Byersdorfer Fairbank M. Cowles Win. Witt Cedar Falls W. A. Stark Clarion Mary Frost Sh. Ackerman Aplington Martha Bryant Ames M. E. Jiney Peter L. Hackens Lydian S. Dawson Little Cedar WH. Smith Shell Rock If. Iz. Towlerton Robert G. Mussett G. T. Edgington T. Sherrett Traei Misa Ada Mounshon Toledo C. L. Kingsley Z. T. Burnett Kelley Wm. H. Klotz Andrew Uhlenberg F. M. Frost Maynard Iowa Central Iowa Granite Co Emery Frost

Three piece Barre Granite Monument Sold in Manchester

W L Scanlan writes from Manchester Iowa thanking a supplier through Mr Geven for a large polished Barre Granite three piece monument set in Manchester cemetery. He reports a satisfactory settlement with Mr Goven and offers to refer future purchasers.

Manchester Central Iowa Granite Co Waterloo Geven Iowa Goven Mherry W.L. Scanlan

Monument praise for Central Iowa Granite Company

A local notice from St. Anthony Iowa dated September 12 1910 endorses the Central Iowa Granite Company of Waterloo for erecting a Ruby Red Granite Monument. The letter commends the granite quality and lettering clarity and recommends the company to prospective purchasers, noting full contract compliance.

Bowman Elected President of Iowa State University

John G. Bowman, former Waterloo Evening Courier reporter and Carnegie Foundation secretary, was elected by the Iowa State University educational board as president to succeed George E. MacLean. Born in Davenport 35 years ago, Bowman rose from local reporting to national educational circles, with prior roles at City Press association, University of Chicago teaching, and Columbia University before joining the Carnegie Foundation.

John G. Bowman Waterloo Evening Courier Carnegie Foundation Fund New York City Educational Board Iowa State University George E. MacLean Bowmat Davenport Town State University Bowman The Courier West Side Chicago City Press Association University Columbia University United States School For the Winton

North Waterloo Railroads and state convention notes

Secretary E A Heald of the Railroads and M G A officials attended the Clinton state convention last night. Heald will return Sunday evening. Clarence Spurlin began work as engine wiper in the round house, Matthew Tatum hired as machinist helper, Earl Diamond has resigned as car worker.

E. A. Heald Clinton Clarence Spurlin Round House Matthew Tatum Earl Diamond

Pop Corn Kings Return to Open Stands at Corner Fourth

Sheldon and Dunn revive the pop corn wagon business after months of hibernation. A wagon was installed yesterday at the Fourth and Lafayette corner and is ready for customers, with the former Fourth and Sycamore stand to resume later. Local ad copy touts Foley Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Mrs. J. B. Miller of Syracuse claiming relief from backache rheumatism and sleeplessness after two bottles.

Sheldon & Dunn Fourth and Sycamore Fourth Lafayette Streets Foley J. B. Miller Syracuse J. K. Joder

Monument commissions confirm satisfaction with granite works

In Traer Iowa on June 22 1916 N Draper expresses pleasure with a monument erected by Central flows Granite Works of Waterloo Hastings Nebraska on January 27 1911 C J Button confirms a monument over his wife’s grave was installed and entirely satisfactory.

Traer Central Iowa Granite Co Waterloo N. Drapdr Hastings Nebr C. J. Button

Waterloo Vagrants face city hall sentence

In Waterloo a judge ordered Bonnie Dahler and others to either 30 days cleaning City Hall or leave the city as vagrants. J Callahan and Tony Geyer pleaded guilty to vagrancy with fines or short terms. Frank Kinsey was fined for drunkenness after a nighttime kiss incident. A burglar incident injured Deffan during pursuit.

Waterloo Calahan Geyer Bonnie Bonnie Dahler Frank Kinsey Rock Teland

Burglar's Kiss Spots Job in St. Louis District

An apparently passionate burglar, seeking to pay his respects to 16 year old Sophia de Grun, entered the home of Henry Deffan at 2623 South Thirteenth Street in St Tewis Mo early this morning. He caused himself the loss of valuables found in the residence.

Death By Whooping Cough Claims Dr. Dakin Child

Mary Anne Dakin, six months old, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. Dakin, died at 12:05 AM at 719 Mullan Avenue West from whooping cough with complications. Born December 6, 1909 in Magnolia, she moved to the city three months ago. Survived by parents and a sister Helen, age six. Brief services at the home at 7:38 PM conducted by Rev. E. M. Valiant. Burial to be at the Illinois home.

Mary Anne G. Dakin Mullan Avenue Magnolia, Inc Helen Valiant Illinois

Real Estate Transfers and Clarke Fined for Contempt

Real estate transfers list multiple conveyances in Waterloo and Cedar Falls including parcels in blocks and additions with prices from 1 to 123310 dollars. Clarke, once Algona banker and Minnesota National Bank president, fined 250 dollars for contempt of court in Minneapolis after failing to notify his wife Mary Clarke about a Nevada divorce filing.

Minneapolis Minn Andrew PD. Clarke Algona Iowa Minnesota National Bank Dickinson District Court Clarke Mary Clarke Carson City Nev Fter

Contempt of Court Sentences Clarke in Nevada Divorce Case

The order issued December 20 involved transfer of $10,000 stock in the Algona State bank to the cashier. Clarke must pay his wife $117,000 in contracts and notes plus $24,000 in attorney fees. he previously moved $79,000 to Mrs. Clarke during divorce. Clarke, once a regional millionaire, left Algona about twelve years ago. The item also includes an unrelated public notice style paragraph and an advertisement for Folys Honey and Tar.

Algona, Ta Clarke Nevada Chirke Algona

Railroads to Seek Review of Findings

Washington February 25 Railroads will ask the commerce court to review the Interstate Commerce Commission findings though not a straight appeal under existing law. They will seek review on questions of law and file numerous errors. Supreme Court review remains limited to the same issues. Also a note on Chamberlains Cough Remedy claims to cure colds and is sold by dealers.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Commerce Court Commissions Supreme Court Chamberlain

Moline Student Wins Davenport Debate Contest

Arthur Landmark of Moline won the Eighth high school oratorical contest in Davenport for his speech on International Peace. Roscoe Johnson of Galesburg placed second in the event held that night.

Davenport Arthur Landmark Moline Roscoe Johnson Galesburg

Des Moines City Buys 45000 in Refunding Bonds

Des Moines officials plan to issue 45000 in 4 1/2 percent twenty year refunding municipal bonds to cover present indebtedness of about 45000. The sale to Investor's Securities Co was arranged by Attorney George G. Wright and awaits city council approval before delivery and transfer.

Atttorney George G. Wright Des Moines Securities Company

Linden Items: Church Services Tomorrow

Regular church services are scheduled for tomorrow. Frank Hunter plans to move to a farm near LaPorte. Mrs. E P Moses has been ill for several days but is improved today. Mr. and Mrs. O F Wagner of 11 are mentioned in the notice.

Frank Hunter LaPorte E. P. Moses Afr O. F. Wagner

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