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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1914

Page

8

Forger Sockwell Detained After Check Cashing Attempts

A man identified as M Sockwell, 822 Barclay street north, was arrested at police headquarters after allegedly attempting to pass two worthless checks. The first for $21 at Tibbits tailor shop, the second at Rechtferg & Sporle's, both signed by Frank Krause. His hearing was postponed to Thursday. His wife had left with an older man, and two women pleaded for him.

Mockwell Barclay Street North Lockwell Meyers Sockwell Tibbits Fourthtreet East Iso Ndt Ockwell

Floyd Area Social News Roundup

Bern Wednesday Jan 14 welcomed a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pelix. Mrs. Florence Morgan of Mason City visited her mother Mrs. Maggie Brill. Bert Shapley and family visited Waterloo. a Will Shapley dance followed. Dr. Griffin and Lloyd Stewart transacted business in Waterloo. The T B H met at Will Thomas home. Bird Kennard spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Andy Seaton ill with grip. The play Tempest and Sunshine drawn a large crowd with music by Ward Kepple. Ethel Towner visited John Bryant’s. Henry Anderson visited his parents. Clarence Bryant and Clarence Felix’s families visited. Mrs. Herman Meyer of Charles City installed engine and grinder for F. Q. Martin. Bernice Morgan of Mason City visited relatives. Vera Robbe spent Sunday at Nora Springs. Morse and Barney in Minnesota. Nina Wrase visiting Mason City. Mrs. Krumroy of Charles City visiting daughter Clarence Felix. Staebler family visited Bonn Bryant. Walter Harney spent Sunday at home. with Fowler Grocery in Waterloo. J B Gluck formerly of Parkers Ford Pa. in Floyd. M E Aid to meet Sophia Hirschmiller’s at 1 30. W W Birkin of Chicago did business in Floyd. Mrs. Fred Towner returned from Kansas. Earnest Wood returned from Waterloo.

Floyd Bern Clarence Pelix Florence Morgan Mason City Maggie Brill Bert Shapley Waterloo Will Shapley Griffin Lloyd Stewart Will Thomas Bird Kennard Ome Andy Seaton Ward Kepple Ethel Towner John Bryant Henry Anderson Nels ‘Anderson Osage Clarence Bryant Herman Meyer Charles City F. QO. Martin Bernice Morgan Vera Robbe Nora Springs Frank Morse Carl Barney Minnesota Nina Wrase Little Son Krumroy W. W. Birkin Chicago Fred Towner Kansas Earnest Wood

City in brief Glasses ads and ads and notices

The Central labor body meets this evening at the Labor temple. Cedar Hive No.37 will drill Thursday at 2 PM in Soash hall. Attorney J. Cook of Delwent has finished a business trip. B. E. Jones, Rock Island agent, was in town. A child of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gibson is seriously ill. Mrs. George W. Dewald improves after last Friday surgery. Queen lodge No.948 will meet Wednesday evening at K P hall. J. W. King visited to confer with Bryant Asphalt officials. A license to wed was issued to Henry Jounge and Louise Schuenemann from Sheffield Iowa.

Cedar Hive Soash Hall George W. Dewald Queen Lodge Fraternal Union of America K. of P. Hall Sheffield Iowa Henry Jounge Louise Schuenemann W. G. Bussler O. H. Sweeney Cresco Odd Fellows Brotherhood of Grace M. E. Church Linden Methodist Church Robert E. Graves First United Brethren Church Iowa City Chicago W. G. Koob Hieckelberg

Bank Clerks Move to Organize Local Clearing Association

Waterloo bank clerks met in the directors room of Leavitt and Johnson National Bank to form a clearing association for local banks. The committee includes George Williams, H. C. Kimm, W. J. Rechfertig, and Fred N. Wray and aims to improve handling of bank business.

Waterloo Bank Clerks’ Association Leavitt ‘& Johnson National Bank George Williams 8. C. Kimm W. J. Rechfertig Fred N. Wray Bank Biysineaa

Caledonian association formation to honor Burns memory

In Waterton, a Scots descended community invites all locals to the Russell Lamson hall Monday evening to form a Caledonian association. The event honors Robert Burns with speeches, music, and dancing, aims for sociability, welcomes newcomers, and plans monthly meetings with officer elections and bylaws.

Waterton Russell-Lamson Hall Caledonian Association Robert Burns

Local Social Roundup in Littleton Area

Ada Frances visits Waterloo. many neighbors call on relatives in Jesup Independence and nearby towns. Illness mainly grip appears waning. Ice way work paused then to resume. F J Stevens and wife plan move to New Mexico for health. Basket social raises funds for new sheds. various locals attend guilding and visits. Merriam nominated for district judge. signatures sought.

Frederika Social Hour Preped for Jan 24 Hall Event

In Frederika on Saturday evening Jan 24 the Social Hour plans a hard times social at the hall with supper starting at six. Mrs Marsh of Waterloo is ill with pneumonia at her son Johns in Leroy. Mr and Mrs Lee Holm and Nels Holm joined in Charles City celebrations for teenty-tui anniversary.

Frederika Marsh Waterloo Joe Roney John Leroy Lee Holm Nels Holm Charles City N. H. Holm Matplace Ladies’ Aid Society Martha Mowatt Ida Pike Ida Richman Leona Tripoli H. A. Parsons Henry Geo Johnson French Minnesota

Brandon Social Notes Spark Local Visits and News

Brandon residents share weekend travels and family visits with relatives in Reno Waterloo and Urbana. Mrs J Winsor and Mrs Bronko visit family. Charles Stanna buys property in West Brandon. Beulah Albert Ruth Child and brothers visit Waterloo and Urbana. Frank Edgington children go to Urbana to see relatives. Waterloo Evening Courier noted as favorite local paper.

Guy Stainbrook Ruth Child Harold Robert Charles Stanna B. O O. Wilson West Brandon Fred Pike Arthur Briggs Davenport Misa Beulah Albert Waterloo Allen Beachler Vinton Printup Brandon Vera Gallagher Urbana Frank Edgington Homer Edgington

Fairbank notes and social visits in town events

Fairbank report lists G W McNeeley of Marshalltown attending a Fairbank State bank meeting. Various residents fenced visiting Waterloo Ames Cedar Falls and Hampton. Lyerian course at Baptist church set for Friday 8:30 PM. Artist Chas A Becker from San Antonio painted opera house scenery and will depart soon. Manager Shoenut books entertainments.

Fairbank G. W. McNeeley Marshalltown Fairbank State Bank Maude Duke Waterloo G. KE. Efckelberg Cedar Falls Thressa Monroe Ames G. F. Monroe Mifs Geo. Duke Elijah Lowell TF. G. Genge Mr. George John Hough Louis Rommel Minneapolis

Smallpox Quarantine Expands With Four New Cases

Four new smallpox cases were reported at the city clerk's office yesterday. The names Otis Follette and the Allen family residents at 119 Riehl street appear among those quarantined. The city now lists ten scarlet fever cases, nine smallpox cases, and one diphtheria under quarantine.

Otis Follette Oneida Lloyd Allen Beatrice Allen Cora Allen Riehl Street

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Oager Gity M. Sockwell Hvorthless Buchanan Majestic Central Labor Body Labor Temple J. Cook Delwent B. E. Jones Rock Island Albert Gibson J. W. King David City, Neb Bryant Asphalt Company Bessie G. Carlton Guy L. Carlton Dr. Thornton James Black Sycamore Street G. W. McKee Rockford Eclipse Gas Fuel Engine Company Ruby Wade Mt. Vernon J. W. Place St. Francis Hospital High Street Mr. Place J. Bunyan Smith Walnut Street Baptist Church Iowa Falls State Missionary Society Miss Blanch Parrott Robert Vaughn CG. D. Cass Ww. Cc. F. & XN. Railway Cedar Rapids Mors Cc. R. Marietta J. W. Marietta Adams Street Moline Ill the Lion and Mouse” Company Temple Rebekah la Porte City Sumner Ilinois Central Railroad Taylor Bell Jardinieres Marcella Paul Davis Dry Goods CO Mme Irene Robert Burks Otto Minte Kate Wilcox Waverly J. J. Adamg Willie Ager Donald Ager C. J. Brodie Mike Mooney Tom Mooney James Mooney Ed Gahn Beach N. D Mike Gibbons Kingsley Will Shannon Matt Roth Alfred Laurence Jesup Tom Duffy Hugh Duffy Will Scully Will Pike Finchford Rouse Frank Tharp Emma Shimmer Grandma Adams Harry Harmon Garrison Leon Kephard Ressia Freeman Dodor Rapides Geo, Freeman William Bolton Sammy Mary Nelson Dilly van Beuurn Bertha Bronko Lucy Chapman Will Heming Independence Robinson Farmers’ Co-Operative Exchange C. H. Porter D. E. Town Claude Doulette Hazel Pike Haines & Wormer Ethel Wood Lottie Short Misa Mable Nabholz B. C. Nachholz Jim Lamb Lela Betts Main Street O. Connor Minneapolia Rowan Farley John Leehey Farmera State Bank C. D B. Everett G. W. McNealy W. L. Murphy Teller Adolph Nealman Ette Agnew Mayme Warley James Rowan William Fitzgerald, Jr James Murphy Hayes King Methodist Church Olanslager Shoemaker Madison Reynolds Baptist Church Whitehall Wis Farmers Savings Bank O. F. Leonard F. A. Klinger W. W. Davis Harry Mealey Agnes Colling Littleton Jam Ada Frances Mrs W. W. Beal Hazel Taylor Wm. Sunkey Albert Hoffman A. H. Hoffman Arthur Young B. F. Hinderliter Rebecca McGlaughlin M. A. Bantz Fremont Story Wm. Hayward Chas. McGlaughlin B. R Wm. Pratt Chas Pratt F. J. Stevens M. J. Jenks New Mexico Presbyterian Fay Crowell J. Smith al Glenny Otterville Ira Jesse Chas. M. Glaughlin H. B. Patton Merriau Waterloo Evening Courier Office of Printers’ Ink Publishing Company New York Saint Louis A. W. Peterson Jonas Lear Peterson Courier A. D. McKinney
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