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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1912

Page

7

Cedar Falls Street Paving Plan Moves Forward

City council approves necessity resolutions for paving about 40 blocks in Cedar Falls. Main routes include Clay Street from First to Sixteenth and Tremont from First to Twelfth, with East Main Street and Twelfth Street cross-streets to be paved. Hearing objections set for February 27.

Cedar Falls Clay Street Tremont East Main Street Cedar River Bridge Albert Lea Tiinois Central Twelfth Street College Hill

Man seeks child in concealed custody dispute

In Jesup Iowa on January 31 a court injunction against Carl Snow to keep him from taking his 4 year old daughter Winnie Snow from the state has not been served. Sheriff efforts fail to locate Snow who took the child from her grandmother Mrs Cameron. Authorities fear he is in the southeastern Buchanan county area and may head to South Dakota. No court action can proceed until the father is served with the injunction and habeas corpus writ.

Jesup Carl Snow Winnie Snow Cam‘ron Buchanan County Tripp County South Dakota

Cedar Township Road Superintendent Bid Notice

Cedar township Washburn Web. 5 1912 bids requested for road superintendent and road dragging. J C Kemp, clerk.

Cedar Township Washburn J.C. Kemp

William Fairbairn seeks privilege to encumber Tama farm

William Fairbairn petitions the court to allow encumbrance of his 120 acre Tama county farm for 8000 dollars citing his wife Rosa Fairbairn is insane and unable to consent. Funds to pay due obligations and improve property at Waterloo and elsewhere. He seeks privilege to sell the Tama land for not less than 120 dollars per acre.

William 0. Fairbairn Tama County Rosa al. Fairbairn Waterloo

Harry Olbright Laid To Rest

The funeral of Harry Olbright drew a large Cedar Falls crowd including his high school teammates and choir members. Pallbearers shared duties from his sister’s funeral six weeks prior. Rev Tuane delivered a moving sermon as the community offered condolences and thanks for Mrs. H W Merrill’s coordination of arrangements.

Cedar Falls Harry Olbrid Jie Presbyterian Church George Sainson Boys’ High School Isle of Somewhere Harry Brown Henry Iblings Itus Tuane D. W. Fahs Pueblo Colo

Lady physicians officers of Cedar Falls association

The Cedar Falls city physicians held their annual meeting at the Commercial club. Dr. Lillian Aremett was chosen president for the year and Dr. Ida B. Rhoades was elected secretary and treasurer. A hospital committee report will be given at a future meeting and a banquet is planned as a social feature. Funeral of Ralph Fahs likely in Pueblo. No word from Dr Fahs. son in Garden City Kansas and daughter in San Nieto California.

Storm A. van M. Storm Ames Cedar Valley Waterloo Cedar Falls Waverly Harlan Hlalverson Knights of Parthias Episcopal Church John Cole St. Luke's Episcopal Church H. Jacob Pfeiffer George 3. Morain T. B. Newman Corning Charles Curmmins Mr. Halverson Iaker City Ore City Physicians Commercial Club Lillian Aremett Ida B. Rhoades Fahs Pueblo Ralph Garden City Kan San Nieto Cal

Regular Civil War Veterans Meeting and Local Events

Civil War veterans will meet Thursday afternoon in Cedar Falls. The town hosts open houses and theater attractions this week, with Karl Germain the Magician upcoming and a college summer program taught by Florence Ward. Local social notes mention birthdays, golden wedding observances, and attendance at the Chicago automobile show, while court actions involve attachment notices and debt hearings as proceedings continue.

Tinealn Benton Florence &. Ward Madame Atoniessart

Questioned as judgment debtor in alimony case

Examination of Harry A. Wilkinson, a noted Waterloo newspaperman, as a judgment debtor began in district court. He faced questions on property, income, and use of funds from a police and firemen booklet sales to cover household expenses. He disclosed a Kern street home contract with $600 to $700 equity, a few chickens, and no independent income for his wife, who lives in Woodbury county and was granted a divorce three years ago.

Hooks Clark Wilkinson Publicc Bureau Lovejoy Mer Harry A. Wilkinson Mr. Wilkinson Mary Wilkinson Woodbury County Des Moines Waterloo Sioux City Kern Street

Evangelist Powers Through Sermons At First Prized Brethren

Evangelist Clark draws crowds at the First Prized Brethren church at Fourth and Allen streets with convincing messages and entertaining delivery. Last night featured a strong solo and the topic The Spirit's Authority. tonight promises Things Up-to-Date. Shoppers are offered 1 2 price deals at The Mair store all week. Mr and Mrs J W Test traveled to Clarksville this morning. Mr Pest plans vacation from Nauman company and to break ground for a Clarksville home. Everything 1 2 price at The Fair store this week.

Brethren Fourth Allen Streets Evangelist Clark J. Wo Clarksville Pest Nauman Company

Police Report Shows January 1912 Small Earnings and Many Arrests

The police department reports for January 1912 show 28 drunks and multiple offenses, including disorderly conduct and vagrancy. Fines totaled 180.45 dollars with sentences served on the street. 77 sleepers were lodged at City Hall during the month.

Snes

New Teacher Named Brighth Grade at Waterloo High

Harry FR Smith of Maynard has been appointed an assistant in the eighth grade at the Waterloo High School east manual inning building. He previously taught at Postville and has pursued studies at Cedararts State Teachers College. The district added staff to relieve crowding.

Harry FR Smith Maynard Bilding Waterloo High School East Smith Postville Inna State Teachers’ College Cedararts

Burial Held For Forest Elward Aged Twelve Days

Mr and Mrs W F Spars of 214 Quincy Street mourn the death of their twelve day old baby boy Forest Elward who passed away last evening at home.

Notice of Administrator Appointment No 4677 in Black Hawk

State of Iowa Black Hawk County notice that Erving Buttree has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Henry Buttke deceased. Creditors urged to pay promptly and present claims duly authenticated to the undersigned for allowance. Dated January 30 1912. WP. Tloxte Attorney.

Henry Buttke Black Hawk Erving Buttree Janus WP. Tloxte

Cold remedies promise relief with signature E W Grove

An OCR fragment advertises Lanative Bromo Quinine as a world wide cold and grip remedy. It notes a signature by E W Grove and a price of 25 cents, urging readers to call for the full name and look for this item this week.

E.W. Grove

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