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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1914

Page

8

Waterloo Business College to Hold Semi annual Commencement

The Waterloo Business College will hold its semi annual commencement exercises tomorrow with Rev William F Spry delivering the class sermon at First Methodist Church on What of the Night The program includes music by the college orchestra a cornet and violin duet by A J and Lucile Van Doren an address by President Homer St Seerley and the presentation of diplomas by President Almon F Gates The event lists officers and class rosters across commercial stenotypy and shorthand tracks with multiple graduates from Waterloo and surrounding towns. A separate note references CardinalRampolla mystery involving Caretti and the missing last will in a police inquiry.

Waterloo Business College William F. Spry First Methodist Church Game Church A. J Lucile van Doren Homer St. Seerley Nellie F

Arrest of valet tied to Rampolla case in Rome

Rome reports Giuseppe Caretti, valet to the late Cardinal Rampolla, was arrested by order of the crown prosecutor and jailed. He faces charges of stealing several articles connected to the Rampolla affair, as authorities pursue further leads.

Rome Giuseppe Caretti Cardinal Rampolla

Gallery manager shot by accidental discharge at shooting gallery

Fred Rainville, manager of Voorhes and Dunford shooting gallery on Fourth Street East, was wounded near the heart when Miss Marion Henderson discharged a .22 rifle while placing a target. He was taken to St Francis hospital with uncertain chances of recovery. The incident, witnessed by Henderson and several others, is ruled an accident after police investigation.

Fred Ranville Voorhes & Dunford Shooting Gallery Fourth Street Marion Henderson Saxon Street St. Francis Hospital Miss Henderson D. B. Henderson Rainville Henderson John Hanson Bluff Street A. R. Stillwagon

Many Improvements in Frank Brothers Clothing Store

After weeks of work by contractors, Frank Brothers' clothing store on Commercial Street reopens with a handsome two story makeover. Display windows remodeled hardwood floors installed oak panel background new showcases a steel ceiling new front awning and fresh repainting and papering on both floors. An exclusive children's clothing department on the upper floor is highlighted.

Frank Brothers Department For Childrens’ Clothing

Gov Blease Vetoes School Medical Inspection Bill

Columbia report states Gov. Blease vetoed a bill for medical inspection of public school children in Richland County. He denounced the measure as outrageous uncalled for ill advised and dictatorial saying he would resign first and go into eternal oblivion.

Blease Columbia D. C Gov. Blease Richland County

Meet to Discuss Improved Roads at Buckingham Meeting

Nearly 100 residents attended the good roads gathering in the county court room with broad representation from the county board township clerks and trustees and road superintendents. Warrant fees were issued to authorized attendees. Senator A J Ames of Buckingham led questions and spoke on the new road law while County Engineer Barber and County Auditor Rainbow contributed.

Good Roads W. C. Leland Nathan B. Barber Rainbow A. J. Ames Buckingham Senator Ames Barber

Unverified claim on interurban line extension

Anamosa paper asserts the Chicago Anamosa and Northern will extend west from Quasqueton to Waterloo and that L. E. Myers Construction has gained control of Cass electric lines at Waterloo. The assertive claim appears unfounded. no takeover by the construction company is confirmed and the Davenport extension is not abandoned.

Anamosa Chicago Davenport

Doctors Lead As February Volleyball Series Ends

The Mulkern team defeated Funston in a February volleyball series by four games, ending with Funston close to victory. March will feature captains Dr. 5. D. Smith and Dr. Ben C. Everall.

Mulkern Funston 5. D. Smith Ben C. Everall

Home Supply Store to Open in Waterloo

The Home Supply Store, run by W. K. Hostetler of 110 Walnut Street, prepares for a Friday reception and a Saturday grand opening at Plumb-Maine Building, 119 West Fifth Street. The 60 by 18 foot store with basement will offer dry goods, nations, clothing, shoes, and kitchen utensils at popular prices to help families save on home supplies. Hostetler, a veteran traveling salesman of nineteen years, shifts to retail to be closer to family.

Home Supply W. K. Hostetler Walnut Street Waterloo Hostetler Plumb-Maine Bldg West Fifth Street

Investigation gains pace on Rock Island inquiry in Congress

Washington report says Representative Green is encouraged that a Rock Island investigation ordered by the house will proceed. Chairman Adamson promised a hearing on Green’s resolution, with Judge Green expecting favorable action. A Philadelphia banker offered key financial facts for the committee. Also notes a fugitive linked to Miss Wilda Taylor’s search and updates on local figures W. J. Burbank and P. L. Billings.

Washington, D. C Green Rock Island House Adamson House Committee On Interstate Commerce

For Rent House Barn Orchard Pasture and Truck Patch

A fine lay out near the car line is available for the right party. Contact N. M. Beekly by phone for details and arrangements.

N. M. Beekly

Multiple Property Offers and Notices in Black Hawk County

Wor Sale Non resident owner cash or payments choice lots in Logan Dale Heights near large factories employing about 2000. Sale or Trade My Equity In A Fire room house all modern except heating plant Waterloo. For Sale A High Grade Used Kim ball piano and violin. Real Estate For Sale My Former home corner East Fifth and Franklin nine room modern with basement apartments steam heat. Notice Of the Appointment of Executor State of Iowa Black Hawk county No 6090 executor IRA RODAMAR Dated February 27 1914 Fred S Pettit clerk district court.

Logan Dale Heights E. L. Hoateter Realty Co Waterloo Fifth Franklin Streets Fifth Street Franklin Street California State of Iowa Black Hawk County John B. Rugg Ira Rodamar Fred S. Pettit

Real Estate For Sale Six Room Modern House in Cedar Rapids

Real estate listing describes a six room modern house with oak finish town stairs hard pine upstairs entrance lobby cloak closet reception hall pantry sas electricity water large closet and bath. One door from car line. Buy from owner. Call 1107 Wellington or write to BE Swan 514 Second Ave. B Cedar Rapids Iowa. Notice of Incorporation Henderson Motor Co filed in Waterloo with capital stock 10060 and three directors.

Wellington BE. Swan Second Ave Cedar Rapids Iowa

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Business College Nellie F. Brooks Ruth Spry Bessie Bockey Forest V. Bockey Lovey Galagan Buffalo Center Mae E. Hotson Austin Minn Grace L. Jay William J. Walsh la Mars J. H. King Ira Link Armstrong John, Rohrsson Cedar Falls Rosabelle Billman Lime’ Springs W. L. Cousins Alden Theresa Davis Ethel Johnson Dougherty Hazel A. Lemper Marie Mullan Faith Potter Riceville Genevieva von Lackum F. H. van Vinck Shell Rock Hazel Wilson Winthrop Pauline Krause Charles City Guy Schlaberg Robert Stewart Zula E. Whicker Laurence Leonard Buelle Mayes Johnson Ark Daniel E. Kirchner Webster City Arthur A. Roeder Rowena EB. Wellman Beth L. Wellman Arthur Mabncke Hampton Fred W. Penrose Clarksville Horace Cable Henry J. Leach Sumner Wilmer Leathe Reinbeck Floyd G. Merrick Rampolla Caretti ARGET Jed Rannville Ator A. L. Ames of Securities Leavitt Savings Bank Prin Cipal R. I Harry Allison Iowa Dairy Separator Company Wilda Taylor Indianapolis Ind Baltimore Street Lamar, Cole W. J. Burbank P. L. Billings Evening Corrier Hotel Terry la Porte P.O Waterloo, Ia la Crosse Garment Guo la Crosse Wisconsin la Crosse Garment Co Washington Park Union Depot East Front Evening Courier Gibson Bros. Ltd Commercial St Stewart American Supply Co P. D Alamosa Colo Minnesota Briden & Sherraft 4Th St Fam Cere First Presbyterian Church the Park Park Avenue James G. Bailey Englewood N. J Black Hawk Bank Henderson Motor Co Code of Iowa Towit Secretary of State George Mellinger Theodore Mason Galen Mellinger Children’s Bites Stolt Bros
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