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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1920

Page

10

Ten Fined In Rainbow Drive Traffic Crackdown

Waterloo court fines ten drivers in a Rainbow drive enforcement sweep for bright lights and cutouts. Judge Wood imposes a standard fine of 1.50 plus costs, noting Rainbow drive lies within the city limits and jurisdiction covers Castle Hill Cedar Heights and Cedar Falls. Police reported many offenses and several cases were not docketed for later hearing.

C.grall Wood Halnbow Drive Castle Hill Cedar Heights Cedar Waterloo Caiar Falls Rainbow Drive

Strange Capers Of Shabbily Dressed Man Frighten Farmer S Wife

Mrs Schauer faced an intruder at Readly Nebraska three miles north of town as he demanded food and money Then he forced entry through a cellar window and fled when a crowd gathered Sheriff Krause responded but he had already escaped The incident prompted neighbors to rally with weapons as the man disappeared into the afternoon

Waverly J. A. Krause Herman Schauer Readly

Waterloo Becomes Sixth Largest Iowa City in Population

Announcement from the federal census shows Waterloo at 36,230 residents, ranking sixth in Iowa by size, ahead of Council Bluffs with 36,162. Ten years ago Waterloo counted 126,693 people, a 37.5 percent increase while Council Bluffs rose 23.5 percent from 29,292.

Council Bluffs Waterloo Iowa

Mortuary notice for Mrs Elizabeth Clark death

Mrs Elizabeth Clark, wife of Samuel Clark, died after a long illness at home. Born March 16, 1866, she is survived by her husband four sons three sisters and two brothers. Body removed to Hileman and Gindt mortuary for funeral arrangements.

Samuel Clark Elizabeth Clark Linden Avenus Hileman & Gindt Jing

Death Notice for Louis McClintosh in Shell Rock

Louis McClintosh a former Shell Rock resident of Hurley died Wednesday. A telegram to his brother Harry reports he was a son of Andrew and Mrs McClintosh. Survived by his widow four sons a brother and two sisters.

Shell Rock Louis McClintoch Hurley 3. D Harry Andrew McClintosh

City In Brief: Local Notes And Short Updates

City residents report travel to Excelsior and Lake Minnetonka for outings while Miss Mellen visits Rockford. A marriage license was issued to Lee A. Eberhart and Hazel A. Wallace of New Hartford. Roy Woosley, once convicted of larceny, receives final discharge from reformary service. A Sunday School picnic drew large attendance in Byrnes park. Mary Heams faces $6 fines for assault and battery. Heleen Parker’s serious illness concerns the family at 18 Berth Street. The city ambulance aided Bryce Baker after a drowning incident in the river. Alding Utilities relocates offices to Forum, Sycamore and Eleventh streets with new quarters and salesrooms.

Br. H. A. Boysen Waterloo White Fish Lake Minn Mabeth Mellen Rockford, Il Milas Maybeth Mack Suns Soud Park Lee A. Eberhart Hazel A. Wallace New Hartford Roy Woosley Reformatory Anne Itella Pentima Marie Louise Miller Excelsior Lake Minnetonka Llelene M. A. Parker Berth Street Tr. M. Wagner Quincy, Tl Alding Utilities Company Marsh Place Forum Sycamore Eleventh Streets P. E. Kearney Lyle Wise Presi Dent P. R. Pierce

Produce Market to Open Saturday in Forum Annex

Opening of a produce market by A. C. Ryan in Forum annex Sycamore and Eleventh streets is announced for tomorrow with no charge for use of market place or booths. A nominal rent will be asked for one of the 50 booths. the market is modeled on others visited by Mr. Ryan. Stands and tables for display will be provided. Definite decision has not been

A. C. Ryan Forum Annex Sycamore Eleventh Streets

Market Schedule Hints at Tue Thu and Sat Operations

The notice states it is probable the market will operate on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. This indicates a planned but not final schedule for ongoing market days.

Fisher, Early Black Hawk County Settler, Dies in California

W. W. Fisher, longtime Waterloo resident and early county settler born June 21, 1840 in Layton Ohio, died in Ontario California after moving there about 15 years ago. Survived by daughters Mrs. W. F. Parrott and Mrs. KH. 5S. Brown. funeral plans not listed. The family came to Waterloo in 1862, later farmed on Hudson and west Cedar Falls roads before retiring to the city.

W. W. Fisher Black Hawk County Waterloo Ontario Cal W. F. Parrott Brown Parrott Ithin Mr. Fisher Layton Hoe Fisher Jasper County Hudson Road Cedar Falls

Fisher Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary in Waterloo

After living in California for a time Mr and Mrs Fisher returned to Waterloo where they marked their golden wedding anniversary ten years ago. Surviving family members include the widow and five daughters Mrs Eva Mattox Mrs Grace Nichols Miss Nellie Fisher in Ontario and Mrs Parrott and Mrs Brown in this city.

Murder mystery ends as skeleton found in hayloft

In Onawa Iv on July 16 authorities concluded the discovered skeleton of an 11 year old girl traced to a former anatomy student Prof. Whitfield, who studied in Oniwa 17 years ago. The investigation is expected to close with this explanation.

Onawa Whitfield Oniwa

For Sale Ad Sells Quietly in Courier Classifieds

A brief item notes a silent but effective salesman in the Courier’s for sale column. The ad hints at understated salesmanship driving demand without loud pitches or extravagant claims.

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Sure Way To Get Rid Of Dandruff

An advertisement promotes liquid arvon as a simple four ounce nightly scalp treatment. Apply to moisten and rub in to dissolve dandruff, reduce itching, and leave hair fluffy and glossy by morning. Available at drug stores and inexpensive.

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