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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1912
Page
5
To obtain up-to-date courier pattern designs fill out the coupon and send to Fashion Department Waterlooo Evening Courier Waterloo inclosing 10 cents for each pattern. Patterns enable teams. Orders filled as soon as possible but should reach you in ten days after sending in your order.
Yadiff club met at Mrs. Ht Kellys Virden avenue home with sewing and conversation over a two course meal. Plans were made for a two week picnic inviting husbands and families. Other notes mention the WORCs meeting in G A R hall initiating members and visitors. A Des Moines couple Edward W Munkhoff and Sarah J Buckley wed at First Lutheran church.
Dr James Rowe of Chicago arrives in Waterloo to oversee the financial portion of Grace M B church dedication. He plans a meeting with church members and will be hosted by C H Bingham. Dr H C Harmon also arrives and will attend with Bishop W F McDowell conducting the service.
Young men who appreciate fine garments and wearables are invited to Morgan & Sulivan clothiers and mens furnishers. They advertise special July prices making July clothing business brisk, reflecting their up to date selection and honest dealing.
Mrs. Hugh G. Van Pelt underwent surgery at Presbyterian Hospital to heal a broken arm from Dallas. Doctors found misaligned bone ends and a muscle wedging between them, repaired with a silver plate. She faced intense pain but showed hope for recovery if no infection develops.
Pat Crowe known for kidnapping Nudie Cudahy and later evangelist, is serving a 30 day sentence for intoxication. He was released on condition to leave town but was rearrested that night for drunkenness and jailed to serve an older sentence.
George C. Twaddle aged 80 died at his daughter Mrs H H Seerleys Cedar Falls home after three days illness from acute indigestion. He was born in 1832 and came to Iowa in 1854. He leaves two daughters and a son. Funeral at 2 pm Sunday at the Seerley home. burial in Forrest cemetery beside his wife.
Dusuyue has withdrawn from the Three I league and owners Clarence Rowland and Forest Plass announce the club will depart Dubuque after the upcoming Decatur series. Fans balked at a $2,500 price to keep the club. a last minute rally is urged for 8 pm. Rowland is unsure of relocation, possibly Rock Island, while others predict the move will boost sentiment against the current circuit.
Traveling men who may live or be in Cedar Falls Saturday Aug 3 will be invited to attend the annual picnic at Electric Park. A general invitation will include members of the organization and all knights of the crust in the vicinity. Activities begin at 10 in the morning with the association furnishing coffee, ice cream and watermelons.
New York reports a reserve excess of 10.7 million dollars above legal requirements, up 16.1 million from last week. Loans fell 37.3 million while specie rose 5.0 million and net deposits dropped 26.7 million. circulation declined 10 thousand. Washington cites Comptroller gains in national banks: loans up 71.8 million, cash up 13.5 million, individual deposits up 113.4 million.
The Waterloo house at 223 East Fourth Street markets specials and broad price reductions for men and boys. It highlights correct wear for all ages and urges readers to watch for new deals, while noting local injury news about Karl Braay Carl of Cedar Rapids recuperating after a plowing accident at Tremont.
The progressive firm Joe & Lou in the Irving House block began a large clearance sale of all clothing and gents furnishings. They plan to close out before moving to new quarters at Commercial and Bridge streets, offering railroad fare for distant buyers to boost turnout.
Burr A. Brown aged 25 and Edith Kenzelman aged 21, both of Waterloo, obtained marriage license approval.
Street Commissioner W S Winchell explains piles on Park avenues west were not removed promptly because he spent the past five days supervising the Sans Souci fill completion. He states city crews were at that site during the period and he can attend to his own business.
A letter to the editor complains about piles of dirt and the sign placed by a resident and her sons. The writer mocks the signs and suggests they would be better employed cleaning their yards. The exchange reflects local tensions over property and tidiness.
An erroneous impression spread that all seats for the Grace M E church dedication organ concert are sold. While the Schuneman drug store block is nearly gone many seats remain at the Miller store. Reserve to hear Arthur Dunham and Marion Green.
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