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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1921

Page

4

Wanted ads dominate Waterloo classified page in Courier

A dense Waterloo Courier classifieds section shows numerous Want ads for jobs such as barbering piano tuning and general maid work, plus rental notices and real estate listings. The page also includes public notices, legal ads, and vehicle and farm equipment sales, with several addresses and contact details sprinkled across the listings.

Waterloo Courier Seger Lane Pep Vuresrapbhy Reed

Corporations Hold Annual Meetings In Waterloo Area

Waterloo Canning Co owners corn packing plants in Waterloo and other cities held an annual stockholders meeting. All directors except Paul Smith were reelected. G W Huntley named new director. Officers Lichty Powell Bell reelected. 1920 pack quality surplus noted. Chevalier Wheel Co held first annual officer election after factory setup with Fred Chevalier president and L E Chevalier vice president. Ludwig second vice president. Shilling secretary-treasurer. Alexander sales manager. board includes officers. Max Royal and J H Good directors.

Waterloo - Canning Company Waterloo Paul Smith G. W. Huntley G. E H. Lichty F. J. Powler S. OG. Bell Chevalier Wheel Company Fred Chevalier L. E. Chevalier H. M. Ludwig C. G. Shilling

Lodge and Rebekah hold joint initiation in La Porte

La Porte Lodge and Thistle Rebekah Lodge installed officers in a joint ceremony held Thursday evening in the hall with over 100 attendees. Installing officers included district deputy HW Willeinson and Mrs. J. V. Hummel led by Lotus and Hutson presiding, with numerous named officers inducted and a celebratory supper followed by a program and talks for the good of the order.

la Porte City Say Lotus Judge Thistle Stevekah Lodge HW. Willeinson Lotus Lodge Noble Grant I. D. Showers George Angel P. W. O'Brien HW. Wilkingon H. Paige Wall Sawyer Ed Thomas Oute Charles Cavanauu D. EB. Fox Ron Rughes D. Haddey Streant KR. S.i Vv G. Los George Lan McFarlerth Or Hutson Thistle Rebekah Lodge Noble J. V. Hummel Genevieve Taylor Man Martin Margeret Abbott Margaret Wilkinson Fayra Barrett Alice Hubbard R.S. N.S Lacinda Vaugan LS. N. OG Anna Benson Geneva Bagengton Esther Morrison Rose O'Brien R. SV. G Effie Mcbride Pearl Werrison Inittal Hing Rebekah Hudson Cedar Falls Waterloo Lotus Club Willian Morgan Rosco Meeker Will Durand A. T. Kline H. Adama Will Lynn George Klock Fatiousless MC. Fox Ladies Mite Society The Presbyterian Church R. B. Fields Lloyd Lamb FE. Ayers’ Stebbins Austin Pow- J. W. Kober D. K. Mein J. C. Abbott Mrait S. Moorhead Mangier van, Dyke Marguerite Giffen Lillian Garrabrant Dlog Good Cheer Guild Dayial Allison John Roberts Charles Fultz D. J. Dummer G. Geren D. Grimm Jangith C EL Wager Jim F. Aline Lyra Inex Glime L. J. Bitterles Garra. Brant A. M Ida Gravenhorse FE. Lehman Lloyd Tam Marshal J. ©. Rober Chailgin John Goon Ada John’ Stewart Ruth GL. Stainbroon John Bolte Martha Roy Hawkins Eleora Catherine Gingrich E. Nerber Sentinel Roy Hawks Rose Haynelett J. When Wallace Franklin H. Esher Allen Foss San Diego Cal J. H.anderson Mary Mitchell Locust Street Anderson Bishop Avenue Mitchel Portland Ore Mjcekal George Fries Edward Lane Edna Independence Lane Jane TF. Lane Amd Charles W Son Bert Ponsford Aliss Carrie Mitchell Austin Pore Fredrick Okla Monat

Wellsburg Woman Dies After Long Illness

Grundy Center January 13 Mrs. Fred Eberline died at her home near Wellsburg after a long illness of pernicious anemia She was 54 and leaves her husband and 10 children Two daughters live near Wellsburg Funeral services will be at the home Friday noon Interment will be in Pleasant Valley cemetery where two children who died in infancy are buried Also notes on marriages licenses moves of families and local appointments including Ruth Sperry representing Grundy Center in sub district contest.

Grundy Center Fred Eberline Wellsburg W. F. Benz George Harms Albert Ross Fleasant Valley R. R. Sargent Ethel Blake Conrad Toledo Larsen F. J. Ralston South Dakota Haupt United Presbyterian Church Amity Stanwood George Shatzer Deck Frances Misa Ruth Sperry George Smith Board of Supervisors Jake Kluver Court House Edward Vestive Ananis Cook Destilaughter Inez Lahner Bandalia H. E. Dunham Greeiex Colu Randalia Drang Hazleton Dunham C R Frank Wilder Frank McAvinchey Reserve Officers Training Corps State University Iowa City Alfred Hanson Oelwein PF. F. Stewart Maynard Iowa Holstein Breeders Federal Board of Vocational Edcation Oelwein Business College Emil Zentz, Jr California Archie Larson Denver Colo Oelwelh Martha Hodges M. M. Stones H. L. McDowell Iartal Street Arthur Baver Harry Trving Pocatello Ida Fort Lorex Marjorie MeeGer Peter Werfael Sacred Heart Church Chicagelll Gelwein Assoriazions Air N. i

Osage Minister to Enter Film World in 1921

Rev Bertram ehby former pastor of the Congregational church leaves January 13 to join New Era Film Company as head of religious department. Women’s Harmony High will manage the motion picture fire framed prints and Sunday services until a new pastor is found. Funeral services for Chris C Gopierude Sr were held at Norwesta Lutheran Church. He was 96 on December 11 and had lived in Osage since 1841 after moving from Dane County Wisconsin and Mitchell County. Surviving are his widow sons and daughters and many grandchildren.

Bertramehby Con Brepational New Era! Film Company Women's Harmony High Pritny Neruda Chris C. Gopierude Norw Wesi Lutheran Gopierude Nor Dane County Wis Mitchell County Rock Creek Osage Lites Chris Harry John Dra Larson Julia Fiield Geage Anders Ffield North Nid

Funeral and local visits span Waterloo and Iowa City

William Milter attended his father’s funeral in Tunis last week. Mildred Heinze lies ill at St Francis hospital in Waterloo. Mrs. Charles Lava visited Illinois relatives. B Delwain visited his brother H A Cummings in Leonard Miler’s party heads to Iowa City for arch treatment. John Conrad and Mrs W W Anderson spend time in Waterloo after recent operations.

Barclay Center William Milter

Relief drive in Waterloo rally for funds and loans

In Waterloo at the Hotel Russell Lamson assembly 100 volunteers received instructions to canvass the city for money to aid local relief and to loan funds for families in need. M L Bowman outlined hunger in Waterloo and Europe, stressing loans to locals to cover clothing and fuel while aiding relief abroad. One half of the $12,000 target would go to European and Near East relief, with repayment to fund further aid once work resumes.

Waterton Russell-Lamson M. L. Bowman Waterloo Europe Near East Waeterloo Bowman Iowa Mr.Bowman Bowlman al Tho N. W. Frisbie

Woman Reverses Grand Jury Testimony in Divorce Case

A woman testifying before a grand jury described being mixed up as she referred to Hal H. Mosier, assistant county attorney. She sought divorce from her husband last autumn alleging cruel treatment and obtaining an injunction to keep him from molesting her at home or work. The petition said at the time of marriage, March in Waverly, her husband had not yet divorced his former wife Edwards Longley. Ranster Harris filed for divorce but withdrew. She claimed he demanded back her wedding ring and 25 cents for a stickpin, which she handed over before he departed with his face powders and adornments.

Hal H. Mosier Waverly Maxfield Edwards Longley Ranster & Harris Hus

Rail Recede in Stock Market

New York January 13 The Sun reports a weak but steady stock session with resistance to pressure. Rail shares failed to sustain earlier gains, joining Industrials in a broad decline as standard and miscellaneous issues fell from 1 to 2 points. Bonds weakened and grain and cotton markets showed softness.

United Press New York the Sun Financial Review Today Rails Reading Mexican Petroleum

Dubuque Grand Jury Urges Bridge Probe

The Dubuque district court grand jury returned seven indictments and urged the county supervisors to investigate 1919 contracts for bridge and culvert work. They authorized the board to act on findings as warranted and to probe how contracts were let.

Dubuque Associated Press Dubuque, Ta Board of County Supervisors

Death Calls Judge Matthews in Dubuque

Judge M. Matthews a prominent Dubuque county lawyer and 12 year district judge died at his residence aged 59. He led the Knights of Columbus Dubuque division as first grand knight and belonged to the National Geographic Society and several other lodges and societies.

Associated Press Dubuque, Ja M. Matthews Dubuque County District Court Knighta of Columbus Dubagne National Geographic Society

Vaudeville Theatre Closes Until Jan. 23

The United Theatre box office sign announced a closure for repairs through January 23 managed by A J Lawrence who confirmed the halt. In the lobby actors complained of unpaid balances and contested payment plans while discussing contract versus commonwealth revenue in terse remarks amid travel bags. The town notes Dunkerton report Bible class, local visits, and various brief updates including a birthday surprise for Mr Meyers.

United Theatre Today A. J. Lawrence

Oelwein Groups Elect 1921 Officers

Aetna Stratowa Stockholders elected new 1921 officers in an annual meeting. J F Meyer and J W Ridler named directors. H B Martin and George Falk listed in leadership roles. Community groups including the Mississippi Valley Highway Association and Ross Relidwitz Auxiliary reflected 1921 plans. Local notes report sales, births, and public health updates amid a busy civic scene in Oelwein.

Robert H. Karrmann BR. L. Jipson Harold 3. Hintz Henry Campbell Ross Reldwit Ici American Legion C. Wilson Beeb Stou Mollie” Schrack Marguerite Miehs E. H. Braner Brinkman Carl Smith Tive

Cedar Falls News Highlights And Local Developments

Cedar Falls reports open of the 4921 building on a small scale as George Hoffman digs a cellar at 14093 Franklin street to replace the late Peter Robinson house. Danish Lyren society names delegates to the Cleveland convention. eighteen new members bring total to 166. City bonds totaling 21500 due this year include May and November payments for improvements sewer fire light water bridge cemetery. State auditors to verify municipal accounts. Hans Crone and James Whillis push city hall records. Wayne B Raymond to open tax office in Regent Theatre bloc.

City of Waterloo Iowa City of Waterley West Waterle Mullan Avenue Aluny Mullan Avenue Washington Street Washingdon Street Eleventh Street Clive East Waterloo Sycamo Street Sycamore Street Oak Avenue Park Road Broadway Street Broadway Cedar Falls George Hoffman Franklin Street Peter S. Robinson Robinson Place Hoffman Danish Lyren Jens L. Markusen Peter Simonsen John J. Kyhl Danish Lyren Society United Danish Societies of America Cleveland The Lyren Nels Friis J. S. Holm Wlice Varia Hans Crone James Whillis Wayne B. Raymond Regent Theatre

Postal business shows big gain at Waterloo post office

Waterloo post office records a jump in 1920 receipts to 322876.18 from 274230.60 in 1919, a gain of 48146.58, with staff up by two. Most growth blamed on natural expansion and advertising, plus higher express rates boosting parcel post nationwide. Civil service exams for stenographer and typist held, while railway mail service test tentatively set for Feb 5 for forest and reclamation needs.

Waterloo J. N. LaBarre Postofice LaBarre Postoffice Civil Service Feld Washington, D. C Clycle EB. Brainerd Waterloo Civil Service Board Railway Mail Service Forest and Reclamation Service

Disarmament Talk Gains Momentum Worldwide

Washington January 12 Popular demand for disarmament has grown across nations, pressuring governments to act. Congress and navy officials note the momentum, comparing it to how peace talks hastened armistice signings. House naval affairs committee probes whether Europe and Asia leaders truly seek equal disarmament, while lawmakers sense demand exists.

Juby United Press Washington, D. C Congress Europe Asia House Naval Affairs Committee

Wholesale District Fire Scare With Smoke From Chimney

Dense smoke filled the Allo Wholesale District along Sycamore Street as fire crews from three stations responded at 2 p.m. The blaze traced to a burning chimney at Matt Parrett Sons Co. No damage reported. Separately, Linden M. B. Church on Archer Avenue suffered smoke damage after an AI pipe fire filled the basement when a carpet blocked a furnace flue. a chemical extinguisher halted the blaze.

Smith, Lidhty Hillman &Co Black Hawk Coffee & Spice Co Sycamore Street Matt Parrett Sons Co Linden M. B Archer Avenue

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