Verdict Directs Favor To Defendant In Crossing Case
A municipal court verdict directs for the defendant in M. J. Turney vs C R L and P Railway Co. The ruling follows a supreme court decision requiring drivers to slow when views at crossings are obstructed. Turney, a Waterloo police member, sought 300 dollars for automobile damage when his car hit a switch engine on Mullan Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Turney
C R. L & P. Railway Company
Supreme Court of Jews
Supreme Court of Towa
Corbin
C. M. & St. P. Railway
Neosa
Gwynne
Pickett
Swisher & Farwell
Reed
Des Moines
M. 3
Butterfield
Waterloo Youth Is Nominated to Take West Point Tests
Washington news dispatch reports the War Department nominated three Waterloo area youths for March entrance exams for West Point. Nominated by Rep. Sweet of the Third district are George H. McManus Jr of Waterloo and alternates Robert J. McCloskey of Dubuque and Francis H. Thornton of Ackley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
West Point
Washington News Bureau
Wering
Washington, D. C
War Department
West Point Military Academy
Congressman Sweet
George H. McManus
Robert J. McCloskey
Dubuque
Francis H. Thornton
Ackley
Jury awards Dart Truck $529 for repairs in replevin case
A Mason City jury awarded Dart Truck & Tractor Co. 529.88 for repairs to a truck owned by the defendant in a replevin suit brought by W. Veech & Son. Foreman C. L. Ostrander led an eight-woman four-man jury. Judge H. B. Boies presided with a 2:15 pm verdict and 3:35 pm delivery. The truck's possession went to plaintiffs. lien set at 529.58. Veech & Son had offered 600 for repairs. defendant sought 922 for work claimed as rebuilding. William Veech is a Meson City commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dart Truck & Tractor Co
I i
W. Veech & Son
Mason City
Replevin
Srepair
Darts Company
C.L. Ostrander
H. B. Boies
L. R. Boombawer
W. A. Cook
Waterloo
J. W. Arbuckle
Todate Bn
Wisconsin Iron’ & Wire Co
Dunphy & Fridstein
Mason City Brick & Tile Co
C. O. Lamson and Others
The
Heil Company
C. O. Lamson and
Manahl Loses Foot to Reynaud Disease at St Francis
Clarence Manahl of 2 Second Street West underwent amputation of two toes at St. Francis hospital yesterday to relieve Reynaud disease, a circulation stopping condition. The illness began two to three years ago and worsened last November. He is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Manahl
Second Street West
St. Francis Hospital
Beynaud
Mr. Manahl
Signs of Spring In Iowa Birds Attract Attention
In mild weather observers report birds in Iowa that usually migrate south. J W Slocum of Cedar River Park saw a pair of cardinals, male and female, near his home. Cardinal range marks Iowa as its northern limit. Rheya Cowin notes three mourning doves in a nearby cornfield and hears a flock of wild geese honking one night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
J. W. Slocum
Cedar River Park
Towa
Rhey Cowin
City in Brief: Community Notices and Local Happenings
In Waterloo and surrounding areas a string of notes covers meetings and visits. Scofield bible class gathers Monday at 1:15 p.m. in Greater Waterloo association rooms, while Miss Clara Brandes and Alice Miller visit Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. McKernan travel to Houndup Montana where their daughter-in-law resides. Charles M. Fisher, ex-county engineer, joins Waterloo Construction as engineer. Prof. A. W. Rudnick of Iowa State College Ames discusses dairy industry business in Waterloo. Mrs. Thomas G. Taylor recuperates after surgery at Presbyterian Hospital. Mrs. J. Levingston returns from the East with sister Miss Meyer. Ruth Howard visits Delta Gamma at Iowa City. YWCA evening swimming class opens to visitors. Clara Sutter demonstrates dress form making. McKinley School PTA plans a program at Frances Grout school to use lantern space. A rock fire at 205 Cottage Grove Ave. is quickly controlled. damage under $19. A marriage license issued in Chicago to Miss Trevor Smith Waterloo and Julian J. Beckins of Dubuque. Avonne R. Jameson pursues special work at Boston University. she is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Jameson. Eighth grade exams set for rural schools next Thursday and Friday with tests at central points. Special Toed’s Stand offers Special Toad's Stand Made Sour Sweets 68¢ per box at Strand Candy Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scofield
Greater Waterloo Association
Clara Brandes
SSS
Alice Miller
Cedar Rapids
K. J. McKernan
Third Avenue West
Houndup, Mont
J. A. McKernan
Charles M. Fisher
Waterloo Construction Company
A. W. Rudnick
Iowa State College
Ames
Thomas G. Taylor
Commercial Street
Presbyterian Hospital
J. Levingston
Meyer
New York City
East High Pool
Gaylor
McKinley School
Parent-Teacher Association
Frances Grout
G. E. Smith
Cottage Grove Avenue
Althout
Chicago
Trevor Smith
Waterloo
Julian J. Beckins
Dubuque
H. C. Moeller
la Porte City
Hudson
Dunkerton
Gilbertville
Jubilee
Strand Candy Shop
Mortuary notes for Patterson Swain Seibekase and others
Obituaries record Mortuary notices for James B Patterson 25 died at Cragmor Sanitarium Colorado Springs after army service illness. Funeral private no flowers announced later. Cedar Falls Jan 38 former New Hartford resident died Sartori Hospital with Sweden connections. interment at New Hartford likely. Mrs Henry C Swaim funeral tomorrow 1 30 p m Hileman Gindt chapel burial Fairiew. John Seibekase services Monday 9 am St Marys Catholic Church burial Calvary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Patterson
John Patterson
Lane Street
Cragmor Sanitarium
Colorado Springs
Colo
California
Colorado
First Presbyterian Church
Cedar Falls
New Hartford
Sartori Hospital
Sweden
H.C. Swaaim
Henry. C. Swaim
Hileman & Gindt
Rev
C. E. Lace
Fairiew
John Seibekase
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Henry Kuéster
Calvary
Privilege Clash Scuttled By Cedar Falls Council
Cedar Falls council refused to grant taxi privilege amid a meeting that discussed rival business interests on State street. Local notices report ongoing legal and civic activities including a war pledge settlement and tax collection offices being established, with several residents traveling for family and business matters.
Army Recruits Here Beau Brummels Too
Capt J C Ward inspecting Iowa recruit district praised Sioux City as producing the best looking soldiers. Waterloo and Waterloo youths drew counterclaims from local sergeants asserting Waterloo also provides fine recruits. Sergt Southerland defended local teams, suggesting similar quality and intelligence among recruits, inviting Ward to compare. The dispute intrigues readers considering Army enlistment in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Ward
Iowa
Sioux City
Waterloo
Missouri
Serst
H. G. Southerland
Ward
Seret
Southerland
Missouri River
Uncle Sam
Capt. Ward
Police Matron Addresses La Porte Mothers Banquet
Mrs Myrtie Barr police matron spoke at La Porte City mother and daughter banquet detailing her experiences and urging mothers to supervise their daughters amusements. Mrs W G Ballheim acted as toastmistress, with nearly all city mothers and young girls in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie Barr
la Porte City
Ida Welf and Elmer Good Wedding Near Cedar Rapids
Miss Ida Welf of Des Moines married Elmer Good of Waterloo at 9 30 p m yesterday in Center street home of Mr and Mrs Frank Franks Cedar Rapids Episcopal Church pastor Rev W C Walker officiated The bride a nurse has been living with the Franks as her home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Welfare
Des Moines
Elmer Good
Waterloo
Frank Franks
Center Street
W. C. Walker
Episcopal Church
Cedar Rapids
Not Guilty Ruling in Indecent Conduct Case Courthouse
Judge O B Courtright dismissed charges against Mrs Jessie Maxfield Blanch Cook B L Walter and V A Seese in an indecent conduct case. Arrests were made at a hotel in the east business district where witness Oxfeld resided during the Porterfield trial. Hearings were postponed twice before trial dates. Greene high school beat Rockford 28 to 27 while Rockford girls defeated Greene 30 to 18. Newspaper ads note distributors and dealers promoting ad-supported sales across retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Courtright
Mra
Jes Maxfield
Cook
B. L. Walter
East Business
Oxfeld
Prt
Porterfield
V. L. Belt
Greene
Rockford
Greene High School
Rockford High School
Urges Card Index for Higher Efficiency in Manufacturing
C F Dunlap chief engineer of Federal Bridge and Construction spoke to about 73 Waterloo manufacturers and Waterloo Technical Society members. He explained production control with a card index system to move materials entering two products to proper assembly locations for shortest time. The next society meeting is Feb 25 with J G Miller, Waterloo contractor, discussing ancient architecture in roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Waterloo Technical Society
Citizens Gal & Electric Co
C. F. Dunlap
Federal Bridge & Construction Co
Waukesha
Wis
Mr. Dunlap
Fen
JG. Miller
Farm Owner Seeking Rent Gets Dinners and Provisions
Cedar Falls January 29 Special Seward Higby owner of six Grundy county farms testifies to farmer money scarcity. He toured his farms about ten days ago to collect four thousand dollars yet received only dinners six bushels of shelled corn and a duck if tenants had no cash. Marriage licenses show C Young to Jessie Stroup and Ivan Neal to Anna-Marie McCronk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Bus Line Planned on Rainbow Drive Between Waterloo and Cedar Falls
A proposed Waterloo Cedar Falls bus line, linking Waterloo and Cedar Falls, is under study. Promoter Paul Ryberg says two city councils must approve ordinances before service, with one or more 18 passenger buses on a fixed route. The Rainbow drive's paved road and growing cross-city passenger traffic boost appeal, promisers claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cedar Falla
Rainbow Drive
Iowa
McGinnis Cleared in Suit Alleging Affection Theft
The suit in Vincennes Indiana charged Willis B McGinnis former Waterloo resident and state manager of the Ben Hur lodge with alienation of Mrs John Pohmeier affections The plaintiff Dr John Pohmeier sought 40000 The trial revealed Dr Pohmeier had questions about his own conduct involving a 17 year old domestic In the end McGinnis was cleared and Waterloo faced scrutiny over local reputations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis B. McGinnis
Waterloo
Ben Hur Lodge
Vincennes
Ind
John Pohmeier
McGinnis
Indiana
Dr. Pohmeier
Aliana Hon
Pohmeiers
Mr. McGinnis
Butler County Funds On Hand To Take Care Of Bonds
Allison Ya Jan 29 From the semi annual report of the county treasurer it is learned that the amount of money on hand in Butler County treasurer's office is higher than in recent years. $34 000 is on hand to retire the bonded indebtedness which was issued to cover deficits in bridge and road funds. The board of supervisors has cut expenditures and the county finances are improving. Also notes on local improvements, a new community club formation, a basketball game, and Farmers Co operative Creamery officers and finances are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igwa Life Insurance Company
Waterloo
Iawa
Tnsurance
Iowa Life
Leavitt & Johnson Nat. Bank
Ira Rodamar
Commercial Wational
E. W. Miller
C. A. Marsh
Black Hawk National Bank
Chas. W. Knoop
Waterloo Savings Bank
W. GC. Logan
Leavitt & Jqunson
Allison
Troney
Butler County
Board of Supervisors
S. Burroughs
Allison Cash Hardware Store
Great Western
Miroad Company
Burroughs
Allison Ladies
C. B Emerson
Lee Michials
F. 5
Dougherty
Farmers Co-operative Creamery Company of
E. E. Wilder
Paul DeBower
Henry Williams
Gr. DeBower
Ami Henry Rottink
C.A. Toll
Wm i Allan
Sm Cal
New York
Allison Creamery
Owa Falls Red Cross Branch Names Executive Committee
At the annual Iowa Falls Red Cross meeting the executive committee was chosen: Mrs J L Carpenter, Mrs O B Wallace, Mrs C M Wray, Mrs B E Purcell, Mrs A G Larkin, Mr A Westbury, L H Jones, D N Blair, Oliver Longueville, E E Benedict. The officers will be selected from this group once organization is perfected. The group decided not to use on hand funds for European relief and will start a local quota drive Feb 1 under H B Hall. Publicity will follow from pulpits and in four minute theatre talks last night and tonight. The Red Cross branch serves Iowa Falls and nearby areas with a membership of 2, etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Hardin County
The
Red Cross
JL. D. Carpenter
RB. Wallace
C. M. Wray
B. E. Purcell
A. 9. Larkin
A. Westbury
L. H. Jones
D. N. Blair
Oliver Longueville
E. E. Benedict
Iowa
Fails
Hardin
Out of the Race Kidney Pills Ad Claim
An advertisement asserts Foley Kidney Pills restore energy by aiding kidney function. It targets readers with back stiffness muscle pains joint aches rheumatic twinges and fatigue, promising relief from sleep disturbances and bladder issues. Sold everywhere.
Oldtime Church Building Moves and New Edifice
The article traces the Waterloo church’s evolution from its crowded 1890s building to a 1908 dedicated site at Fourth and South streets. It notes Rev. Stevenson’s resignation in 1898, subsequent pastors, and the 1907 sale of the old structure to the Waterloo Steam Laundry, which occupied it for 12 years before moving to larger quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson and
Fifth Streets
Dr. Stevenson
Waterloo
Allan A. Tanner
Mr. Tanner
Fourth
South Streets
Waterloo Steam Laundry Company
Foley products mail order slip for honey and tar cure
A lost mail order slip offers a trial package of Poley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills Foley Cathartic Tablets and other remedies for pains rheumatism backache kidney bladder constipation and headaches. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Poley
Foley
Woman’s Recommendation on Foley Kidney Pills
Otsego Ohio resident writes of nine year kidney trouble improved after using a box of Foley Kidney Pills. She reports relief from backache sore muscles rheumatic pains and bladder ailments and urges other kidney sufferers to try the product. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otsego
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dart Company
C. Manahl
Reynaud
Suchanan
Ruth Howard
Frank A. Howard
Sayard Street
Carol Cobb
Delta Gamma House
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Farm Bureau
Mt. Vernon Township
Clara Sutter
Avonne R. Jameson
School of Religious Education and Social Service
Boston University
Miss Jameson
Iuemasnis Ape
Mortuarit
Gus Gustafason
George H. Twaddle
Waterloo Evening Courier
West Fourth Street
Campbell
State Street
C.F. &Ling
N. Railway
I Side
Dexide
Pyermania
War Service Board
Wayne B. Raymond
Miller Shoe Store
Connecticut
Iowa Consolidated School Eim
Macy Campbell
Town State Teachers College
Soran Hansen
Davenport
Cedar Walls
A. Refshauge
West Sixth Street
Evor Hieber
Nston
Lil
Mercial
Northern University
Joseph J. Bancroft
Tecumseh
Neb
George H. Bancroft
Cedar Falls Post
American Tegion
Bennison Block
Myrs
Amma Leversee
Mount’ Vernon Township
Sixth Street
Eugene Allen
Jamesville
Frank B. Miller
George C. Prisbey
Yesterdale
Beau Brummels
LA Porte
Jessie Maxfield
Tox C
Young
Jessie O. Stroup
Ivan Neal
Hunt
Wrangier Bros. Co
Rainbow
Minneapolis
W.C. Verney
Forest Meclain
Entatives
H. E
Owa Falls
RED Cross Branch
All Drugé Dept Stores
James Black Dry Goods Co
Jefferson Strand Park Avenue
Hood
McMullin
Tilden McMullin CO
Sedalia
Cuxicers Labursioriss
Malden
Chicago Sunday Tribune
Waterloo, Iowa
Buick
Waterloo Buick CO
Oppolite Plaza
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