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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1914
Page
12
County board members labeled as dry or wet discuss fairness in canvassing petitions. W. D. Strayer denies drinking habit affecting views. W. A. Blough pledges fair treatment despite opposition to saloons. A new petition may be circulated if court decision causes delays.
A local rop agent has accepted a position with an American company in this city. Claude Parker has moved to Mason City and joined the Wells Fargo company, continuing the pattern of staff changes affecting local businesses.
In La Porte City Iowa members of the Lotus club and friends were guests at Mrs R A Perkins home for a July 4 themed party with favors and refreshments from an entertainment committee. Out of town guest Mrs W H Graham of Cedar Rapids attended. The Tract ball team played the La Porte City Roosters today. Miss Hazel Haymond and Miss Eva Scout planned a Colorado visit through August. Funeral services for Peter Hoffman were held today at the United Evangelical church.
Geo T Marye Jr of San Francisco has been selected as ambassador to Russia with the nomination sent to the senate by President Wilson. The nomination was received by the senate and referred to the appropriate committee.
Charles Lawson a large landowner from Mount Vernon township died at 6 15 this morning at his residence 618 Fourth street west Waterloo aged eighty years Born in Lincolnshire England February 1 1835 came to America at age 12 with parents landing in New York travelled to Milwaukee then cleared timber land in Waldo Wisconsin He married Elvira Stanley January 1 1862 She died July 13 1902 They moved to Black Hawk county and settled in Mount Vernon township later moving to Waterloo A son Robert died in 1896 daughter Emma survived He belonged to First Methodist church supported Christian works Funeral Friday at his home at two o clock with Rev Spry and Rev Johnson burial Elmwood
Births include a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Day on June 24. A June 24 wedding in Dubuque links Richard Mueller and Velma Wilkinson. Miles Shaw dies in Waterloo after visiting Clarksville relatives. Funeral at Christian church Wednesday with Rev. Foster and Rev. Smithers officiating. Also reported are stables, Chautauqua news, school addition vote, and multiple visits and arrivals in town.
Waterloo native Mrs. L S Jourdain died in London England after marrying into a wealthy English family. Born Ruby Rodifer she once lived on Elliot Hotel site and her father owned most of the block a 35 year absence brought her back last fall. Funeral plans uncertain but remains may be brought to the United States for burial. Tract trouble was cited as the cause of death.
Sixty seven applicants in Butler county took the June teacher certificants exam last week. Fifty three wrote in Allison and fourteen from Butler county attending summer school at the State Teachers' college took the tests there.
Tionald Chapman, two year old son of Mr and Mrs Albert Chapman, died last night at their Merriman street home from ptomaine poisoning. He is survived by his parents two younger brothers and a sister. The body was moved to Sulem an Gindt undertaking parlors and funeral services are set for Thursday at 10 oclock from the family chapel with Rev Tel J Puller officiating. Interment will follow in Palrview cemetery.
Justice Fo Kopps urges council to enact an ordinance prohibiting vehicles on Fourth Street from defferagan to Mulberry on Saturday evenings to safeguard pedestrians. Mayor may expand restrictions. Mr Knapp says most drivers would switch to Pitthetree to reduce danger.
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