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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1915

Page

8

Junk Yard Respondents See Charge For Concealing Metals

Yoe Waloer and Matt Truzeman, junk dealers, were arraigned in police court this morning on a charge of concealing brass, babbit and other junk to prevent identification. They pleaded not guilty and their case was continued to Tuesday afternoon. they were released on bond. Police traced a Rock Island freight car containing brass, copper wire and other valuables, originally reported missing from the Iowa dairy plant and Cedar Falls, with property identified by Citizens Gas Co. officials. Authorities move to recover stolen property and arrest the junk yard proprietors.

Yoe Waloer Matt Truzeman Ccal Rock Island Iowa Citizens Gas Co Cedar ‘Alls Aken

New York Produce Prices and Auto Fire Incident

New York produce reports show butter receipts 7754 tabs with 92 score and 33 firsts. Cheese receipts 1721 boxes, state whole milk specials and average firsts around 5 to 16, plus Pennsylvania shipments. Poultry live firm reports western chicks and turkeys with small changes. An auto owned by A b Haswell on Home Park Blvd sustained minor fire damage at 8 20 this morning. operator extinguished it before fire department arrival. furnace overheating caused an issue at 2326 nth street west at 8 93 with no injuries.

Pennsylvania Hennery, Brown A.b. Haswell Home Park Boulevard

Bursting pipe causes steam flood at Jefferson Street residence

A burst steam pipe at 1013 Jefferson Street around 1 30 this morning filled the residence with steam but caused no fire. Firemen found no blaze once the pipe was broken and plumbers were notified.

Jefferson Street

Town Talk Items From Waterloo and Surroundings

Miss Elia Harris of Derhi visits relatives in Waterloo. Mrs. F. W. Seger travels to Earlville for her father’s illness. A Belgian relief gift of $1 arrives from Mrs. W. C. Brownlee. Two new scarlet fever cases reported: Gale Trumbaur and Evelyn Mosher. Wilbur Hill, ex-Waterloo resident, in town with J. B. Bates, who started him in insurance a decade ago. Miss Ruth Bradford hosts a card party. Myrtle Crail wins head prize, Tom Kelly consolation. Yeoman lodge to stage a hard times party in K P hall with strict dress enforcement. Florence McIntyre travels from Cedar Rapids to Fort Dodge and Sioux City for employment. Mrs. J. W. Stout ill with erysipelas. doctor hopes to save the sight. recovering slowly. Muldoon vs Scott suit settled pre-trial. Meyers and Harris represent parties. Mrs. Hosaman of Cedar Rapids visiting her mother Mrs. Cohn. Mrs. Con recovering from pneumonia. Lafe Shannon wins $10 for booster club name “The Greater Mankato club.” Waterloo Poultry Association to meet at Carpenters hall next to O Keefe & Towne’s undertaking rooms. information given. Miss Dena Harrod Rodifer of Chicago, formerly Waterloo, has written a War song to appear soon and a Woman’s club song with more to follow. She has long been connected with local circles.

Wilbur Hill Waterloo Cedar Rapids J. B. Bates Ruth Bradford Myrtle Crail Tom Kelly K.P. Hall Yeoman Lodge Florence McIntyre G. A. Renne Fort Dodge Sioux City

Forthod Treats Nose and Throat With Direct Focal Remedy

The new furthod prescribes an affective focal remedy applied directly to the affected membranes to treat nose and throat symptoms.

Chicago music teacher writes war song and wartime verse

A Chicago-based music teacher blends ideals with practical writing in a war song described as a true romance of the war. She is sister to Mrs A R Ferguson of the city. H W Taggart found his water pipe at 637 Commercial Street frozen solid this morning and could not obtain a plumber until later.

Chicago Yvorad A .R. Ferguson H. W. Taggart

Minstrel Show Planned by Waterloo Club

Rehearsals for the Waterloo Commercial club minstrel show are progressing. The event will be staged February 2. Seat reservations may be made at the box office starting tomorrow morning. The accompanying cut shows Billy Whicker telling Merrill Coburn some of the fine points in minstrelsy.

Waterloo Commercial Club Waterloo Billy Whicker Merrill Coburn

Gymnastic Fete Opens Friday at YWCA

A large gymnastic festival at the YWCA runs Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, featuring Miss Edith Goodenough's classes. The program includes marches, dances, wand drills, and athletic routines by adult and youth groups, with a new semester starting February 1 and a member drive contest through February 6.

Edith Goodenough University Ostend

Grace Cameron Tops Bill At Majestic Theatre

Grace Cameron, once a noted comic opera star, headlines a three day vaudeville engagement at the Majestic Theatre starting today. Her lively repertoire and buoyant stage presence headline a strong program with four other acts billed as high class and entertaining.

Claver Grace Cameron Majestic Theatre Grace

Bank Clearings and Real Estate in Waterloo Week Ending Jan 28 1915

Waterloo bank clearings for the week ending Thursday Jan 28 1915 totaled 1 331 107 ss. Daily figures show Friday 248 586 52 Saturday 210 576 38 Monday 288 211 33 Tuesday 216 110 22 Wednesday 18 699 70 Thursday 200 918 565. Realty transfers deeds week ending Jan 28 1915 show 948 484 68 with previous week 36 744 00. Mortgages week ending Jan 27 1915 69 960 18. previous week 2 040 066 50. Chattel mortgages 1915 3 899 68. instruments filed to date 357. De Wagenaere arrives in Waterloo from Minneapolis at 4 40 PM. will enter Waterloo Business college with free tuition. Card of thanks issued for Alfred Pett death assistance and flowers. Advertising notices and shoe company promotion appear.

Black Hawk Co. Abstract. Co Waterloo Bank Beenot DE Wagenaere Edmond de Wagenaere Waterloo Minneapolis Waterloo Business College

Keller Lecture Draws Outsiders to Grace Church

Interest in the Helen Keller lecture extends beyond the local area with many orders from people in other towns. Tickets sell quickly and those not wanting to be disappointed should buy now. Mrs. Anne S. Macy will relate Keller’s life before the address on “Happiness.” The event is at Grace Methodist Church next Wednesday evening.

Helen Keller Miss Keller State Teachers’ College Anne S. Macy Grace Methodist Church

Y Institute Closes Friday at Y M C A

Busy four day institute at the Y M C A under International Director George Mellant and State Director W M Parsons wraps up Friday. Committees meet at noon and 6:30 PM for luncheons, suppers, and general conferences with boys work and joint committee sessions planned.

Y. of CG. A George D. Mell W. M. Parsons Oclork House Committee Miei Institute Camille Y.M

U. S. Steel Stock Still Unsettled

United States Steel stock remained unsettled after the dividend suspension last Tuesday. It opened at 4 and traded near 4 1/2 on the New York market, slipping about 11 points in two days on the Consolidated Stock Exchange air.

New York United States Steel Canan Yeaters Cih Consolidated Stock Exchange

Haywood to Return to Waterloo for City Government Talk

Haywood of Welster City plans a return engagement in Waterloo to discuss light on the manager form of government being studied by locals. He spoke at the Waterloo Commercial club about the Dayton plan three weeks ago and made a big impression. An invitation was extended for another visit. In a letter to Secretary Chay Van Vleck, Haywood said he might clear a night during the week of February 1.

Haywood Welster City Waterloo Waterloo Commercial Club Dayton Chay

Take A. T. O. Play Debuque Gophers

The strong junior basketball team at Our Lady of Victory academy will meet the Dubuque Gophers on Friday evening in the academy gym. Both teams have not lost a game this season and OLV lists Howe OToole Mullan Selz Hamacher as starters in a tight matchup.

Our Lady of Victory Academy Dubuque Gophers Academy Gymnasium Academy Isitollowa Howe O'Toole Mullan Selz Hamacher

Pettigrew Case Dismissed In Quiet Disturbance Charge

The Pettigrew case, charged with disturbing the public quiet, was dismissed by Police Judge Meyers after Frank White failed to appear. White, also set for a hearing, was rearrested. Pettigrew had faced the matter since last July over an alleged knife strike. The case had been turned over to the state with no action, and the revival reportedly stems from a feud between two colored factions.

Divorce Actions Include Desertion and Cruelty Claims

E B Eighmey is granted a divorce from his wife formerly Gol die Mabel Goodwin of Mason City who will resume her maiden name amid allegations of cruel and inhuman treatment. A separate item notes a desertion case where Milurer Lindenstruth seeks a divorce from William Lindenstruth, married in St Paul on March 21, 1908, and requests restoration of her maiden name.

E. B. Eighmey Goldie Mabel Goodwin Mason City Milurer ‘Lindenstruth William Lindenstruth St. Paul

Insane Man Is Badly Frosted After Long Snow Wander

A 52 year old man named Fred Hoffman left his lodgings near La Porte City during a 29 below zero night and wandered eight miles through heavy snow. He was found at Matt Miller's near Gilbertville and brought to Waterloo, now at Independence in an insane asylum. He suffered severe frostbite to ears, nose, hands and toes and had a religious mania while reading his Bible in the Miller granary.

Mercury Gore Fred Hoffman Henry Niemeyer la Porte City Matt Miller Gilbertville Waterloo Indépendence Hoffman

Temperatures and notices from Buchanan Optical and local church

Temperatures for today at Jax Buchanan Optical list midnight 9.22 below and other readings down to 34 below. Yesterday’s high and low were 22 below and 25 to 50 above on different dates. A Saturday bargain offers quart galva nivad pairs at 10 cents each. The largest Calvary Evangelical church class met at Lierd Cox’s Quincy Street home. officers elected and two new members added.

Buchanan Optical Company Calvary Evangelical Church Lierd Cox Quincy Street

Quaker Herb Remedies Promoted At Model Pharmacy

Quaker Fisher advertises Quaker Extract and Balm with testimonials from Emil Thomas Susan Weaver and others claiming cures for worms cough rheumatism indigestion and tapeworms. He offers free talks at Quaker headquarters Model Pharmacy 104 Fourth Street daily 9 am to 9 pm and mail order available with prices listed for extracts balm salve and cough syrup.

Model Pharmacy Fourth ST Hermann Schwartze N. 8Th Street Ft. Smith Ark Fisher I Fourth Street Express

Calvary Helpers Form New Club Ranks and Officers

A class named Calvary Helpers was formed with the grotto motto Very Sunday a Full Chair. Next meeting will be at Raymond H. Schrodmier's home, 1820 Fourth Street East. Miss Cox and her mother served a three course supper. New officers include Floyd Arnold president H. H. Schrodmier vice president Jesse Schapple secretary Lloyd Creicher and Clarence Wallace treasurer. May dismissals follow forged check case against Miss Witzapeth Sprank details indicate possible dismissal if funds are returned.

Calvary Helpera Raymond H. Schrodmier Fourth Street East Lloyd Creicher Clarence Wallace

F F Club Members Entertained at Wagner Home

Miss Mayme Gallahan and Lov elt Wagner hosted members of the J. E. F. F. club at the Wagner residence on Saxon street.

Mayme Gallahan Lovelt Wagner J. E. F. F. Club Wigner Saxon Street

To Put on Flesh And Increase Weight

An advice piece claims thin people gain weight by altering digestion and blood absorption. It promotes Sargal tablets as a safe, effective method, claiming three to five pounds weekly increases with each meal, sold by The Joder Pharmacy with a money back guarantee.

Joder Pharmacy

Evening Diversions At Club Luncheon With Guest Misa

After the usual evening diversions a two course luncheon was served by the hostesses. Misa Nellie Steely was a guest of the club.

Misa Nellie Steely

Home Remedy Pinex Syrup Savings Ad

An old style ad promotes making cough syrup at home using Pinex with sugar and warm water to yield a pint of syrup for about 4 cents. It claims quick relief from coughs cold and bronchitis and suggests asking druggists for 214 ounces of Pinex with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co Ft Wayne.

Iva The Pinex Co Ft. Wayne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grace M George C. Means International Committee of the ¥. M. G A Elia Harris Derhi F. W. Seger Earlville W. C. Brownlee Gale Trumbaur Franklin Evelyn Mosher State Street J. W. Stout Lafayette Street John Muldoon D. A. Scott F. F. Knapp J. H. Meyers George Harris Hosaman Rachel Cohn Grand Avenue Con McMahon Eighth Street Presbyterian Hospital Lafe Shannon Nake Mankato, Minn Greater Mankato Club Waterloo Poultry Association Carpenters O’keefe & Towne Dena Harrod Rodifer Miss Rodifer C. E. Gauss Gauss Reese Jones Scranton Fenn Sara J. Cape Mount Pelit Tenn Sats Amy Catarrh Sigm Matt Catarh Cc. E. Gauss Bass Street Marshall, Mich Miller-McCartney Ing Alfred Pett Wm, Pett Henry Pet GEORGE +. PETT Phoebe McMurrin Frank Mackey Wang & Miller Shoe Co Christchurch Waterloo Furniture J. C. Ricker Franklin Street B. B. Smith Los Angeles Cal Armory Knights and Laures of Security and Company L Supreme Court Mullah Good Galloway Y” Institute U. S. Steel Manager Vlan Debuque Gophers Earl Eighmey Wriday Hholes Koys Misso Boyd Ade Hoys Paul Coats Colate Boc Inis Aize WEW Emil Thomas Commercial Street Springfeld Susan Weaver North Queen Street Lancaster J. F. Byer Poplar St Chattanooga Tent John Gaines Ninth Street Fort Smith Annia Donaldson Richards Street Atlanta 5. P. Wimberly Main Street Springfield Miss Witzapeth Sprank Tom Morris Menlo Moore Arthur Melear van and Belle Comey Acrobats Marshall & Cumby
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