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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1914

Page

7

County spelling contest prizes awarded at La Porte City

Winners from Castle Hill and Castle Mill dominated the county spelling contest held at the La Porte City Methodist church with Grace McCullough 10 and Margaret Demuth 13 securing top prizes. Ruth McCullough led in drawing and history categories while local schools showcased strong exhibits from Castle Hill, No. 2 Cedar, Gilbertville, and Urbana.

Mary Mangin Raymond Margaret Demuth Fox la Porte City Benton County Grace MecCullough Castle Hill B.S. Moyle Mabel McGill Myers Matt. Demuth Baymond la Porte Gilbertville Urbana Waterloo Township schow!hoanse—First, Edwin Brown; Second, Sine Thomas Ruth McCullough Howard Secrest Vest School

No Agreement on Paying Riehl Street Assessments

City officials and Riehl street property owners exchanged views in a lengthy session at the city clerk's office over paying assessments. The dispute was referred to committees and to attorney J. Kenyon, with a report planned for Monday night.

Rieht Street J. Lo Kenyon DeGon Lz 15 Cass Riehl Street Kenyon

Birthday Dinner for Venerable Citizens

Mrs. L. E. Park will host a birthday dinner at her home for Rev. J. E. Rutledge who turns 80 next Monday and I. H. Chapman who is 80 today. Both men are in good health and active, with Mr. Chapman Linden correspondent for the Courier.

I. E. Chapman Maine J. E. Rutledge Virginia L. E. Park State Street I. H. Chapman Chapman Nobleboro Rutledge Linden Church Courier Linden

Property owners threaten protest against city assessments

Several owners who signed waivers served notice at the conference last evening that they would protest the assessments to the city auditor, signaling possible organized objections to the valuation.

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Hayes retirement stirs Second district race plans

January report notes W Hayes retires from the Second district congressional race. Republicans weigh nominating a substitute after Hayes sent his Davenport convention nomination. Bull Moose hopes rise to unite votes if no GOP candidate emerges. Norton E. Sweet enters in the Third district. Dr J H Crane urged as Bull Moose candidate in Eleventh district.

Movnes Mr. Kayes Congress Hayes Jie Davenport Congressional Committee Mr. Hayes Han Jey Norton E. Sweet Waverly J. H. Crane Odeholt Grane Des Moines

Grace M E Church Services Planned This Sunday

The Grace M E Church calls all men and members to attend Sunday events. Morning program at noon features the Primacy of the Cross. 6 15 Epworth League session precedes a 7 30 lecture by the pastor on Savonarola with special choir music.

Grace M. E Thej Savanarola

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