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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1913

Page

5

Masons Meet For Grand Lodge Gathering

A. F. and A. M. Masons prepare for the annual Grand Lodge meeting next week in Council Bluffs. C. D. Becker, a life member, leaves for state school of Instruction run by the grand lodge in preparation. About 1,200 Masons expected. Ralph A. Dunkelberg and Merrill C. Coburn to attend. George C. Welker to be represented by a substitute. Pp. J. Marin also a life member plans to attend.

C. D. Becker Council] Bluffs Grand Lodge of the Order Grand Lodge Somene Hawkeye State Ralph A. Dunkelberg

Glad Hand For Joe Chapple Ahead Of La Porte Event

Joe Mitchell Chapple publisher of The National Magazine from Ros tom Iowa travels with Harry Chapple Water to La Porte for the high school commencement address tonight. Once a La Porte resident he returns amid warm greetings from friends in Boston and Waterloo where he stayed with Mrs. J. G. Hildebrand.

Joe Mitchell Chapple National Magazine Rostom Harry Chapple la Porte la Porte High School Joe Waterloo J. G. Hildebrand

Juniors Take Victory In East High Class Scrap

The juniors defeated the seniors in the annual East High School class scrap yesterday afternoon. Seniors had raised their class flag on the mast, provoking the juniors who captured the flag. A junior mounted the pole to seize the bunting, and efforts to recover the insignia followed after the loss was noticed.

East High School

Witness Sanctioned in Wireless Scandal Inquiry

London report says a parliamentary committee in open session examined new witness Salaman. Testimony indicated Lord Murray of Elibank bought American Marconi shares in April and May 1902 at 25. Conservative papers push for disclosure of Murray Eli bank links to the scandals.

London Marconi Company Salaman Lord Murray Elibank Marconi Marconi Committee Lord Murray of

Waterlo o Office Supply vs Shores settles out of court

The replevin case of Waterloo Office Supply against F M Shores sheriff was settled out of court. Hannah Moran may amend her petition against Ralph E Spafford et al to a quiet title. Ellis Foster against Currence and C F Brown was settled out of court and dismissed. It was fore closing on mechanic's lien.

Waterloo Office Supply Company F. M. Shores Hannah Moran District Court Ralph E. Spafford Ellis & Foster Currence C. F. Brown Mechanic’s

Carriers and Clerks to Meet in Joint Convention

Ottumwa hosts a joint convention of post office clerks focusing on aviation and letter service. Over 100 members are expected from Nelowa Ovuimera and affiliated branches with state officers and local officials attending.

Ottumwa Nelowa Ovuimera P. Bods Ft. Hodge Florence Merhy Chariton C.F W. TE Devine Canton

Atteaux Defense Resumed in Dynamite Conspiracy Case

In Suffolk Superior Court Boston Frederick E Atteaux a dye manufacturer and last defendant in the dynamite conspiracy case resumed his defense denying knowledge of a plot to conceal dynamite in Lawrence tenements aimed at discrediting mill strikers last year. Dennis J Collins who testified with Atteaux confessed to planting the explosive and President Wood of the American Woolen company is to mount his own defense.

Boston Frederick E. Atteaux Superior Court Suffolk County Atteaux Lawrence Dennisa J. Collins Atroany Win. M. Wood American Woolen Company

East Alumni Annual Banquet Held At Grace Methodist

East High alumni gather for an evening banquet with toastmaster Frank T. Campbell and a program including welcome from Arthur Fowler and responses from Ernest Koepke. Mrs Schuneman and Katherine Jenness-Hadsell perform solos and readings with toasts to The Orange and Black. Attendees numbered 126 to 160, with officers Burr Brown and Jessie Sweeney presiding in Brown's absence.

Frank T. Campbell Fred Hartong Alumni Association Loma Griffin

Benefit Recital Was a Success at St Mark's Church

The St Margaret's guild benefit recital at Russell Lamison hall featured Misses Bertha Ball Wilma Lois Basher Elizabeth McCartney and Georgene Clover. A large audience enjoyed piano violin vocal selections and readings including Chopin Nocturne Aria from Mignon Meditation from Thaïs Sehon Roumarin and a Rigoletto quartet.

Bertha Ball Wilma Lois Basher Elizabeth McCartney Georgene Clover St. Margaret's Guild of St. Mark's Church Russell-Lamison Chopin Miss Ball

BANA Clearings And Weekly Instrument Totals

Week ending Thursday reports total clearings of 81721.75 with 202.75 last year and instruments recorded through June 4 1913 including deeds chattels and other notes. Mr and Mrs W T Rose of 401 Ave RyIe Street depart for Des Moines on business and pleasure.

W.T. Rose 401 Ave Ryle Street Dead Moines

Waterloo City in Brief Highlights Visiting Officials

Police Sergeant Farrison visits Vinton and several other dignitaries, bankers, and residents from St. Paul Grundy Center Dygart and Jayton. Attorne Sherman T. Mears travels to Des Moines. Waterloo hosts meetings and welcomes new staff at Y M C A. Marriages, travel, and local business moves reported with residents from Fort Dodge Chicago and Tripoli.

Farrison Vinton Harry Matthews St. Paul Beckman Grundy Center Chris Schmidt Dygart Waterloo Sherman T. Mears Des Moines

Annual Meeting Of Waterloo L T C Held In Bank Building

The Waterloo Loan and Trust company held its annual meeting on Wednesday afternoon in the First National Bank building. Officers and directors were re elected. A prosperous year was reported with 210000 transferred to surplus. The regular semi annual dividend was declared and ordered paid.

Waterloo Loan & Trust Company First National Bank

Senior Class Play Raises Funds for School Annual

The professor’s presentation by the senior class netted about 895 to support publishing the Orange & Black annual. The senior class colors purple and white will tie the diplomas this year instead of the usual orange and black.

Waterloo Postmaster Appointment Deliberations

Congressman Connolly says the Waterloo postmaster appointment will be chosen by merit and when the Postmaster General requires, with a visit to Waterloo planned within a week. He insists the decision should serve the public rather than his political future, aiming for the most competent candidate.

Waterloo

Injuries Sought in Elam Case Against Bradbury Webb

W M Elam sues Bradbury Webb for 10000 in damages from injuries in November 1919. He testified that while driving a horse for the defendant grocery firm the left shin bone broke when the shafts dropped and the horse kicked him, and an oil can spout injured his calf. Jury seated with members including Wagner Norris Wilson Fowlie Kapple Taite Holmes Bauer Duke Harper Howland and Bishop.

W. M. Elam Bradbury & Webb Mr. Elam F. C. Wagner J. C. Norris John Wilson F. E. Fowlie D. H. Kapple Frank Taite A. D. Holmes Fred Bauer B. B. Duke J. 3. Harper, Jr I. R. Howland C. D. Bishop

Rats Cause Water Famine Aboard Sapphire

A bark from South American ports to Puget Sound suffered a water shortage when a 1000 gallon tank emptied overnight due to rats gnawing a lead pipe. The crew brewed water from breached mineral cargo and devised a makeshift condenser. On arrival at Seattle the captain reinforced the tank pipe to prevent future attacks.

Puget Sound Seattle

Extravagant Chafing Dish Satires Domestic Tastes

A shopper quizzes a craftsman on ornate chafing dishes seeking a piece so beautiful and costly that it would deter his wife from cooking. The banter highlights dreams of luxury and gendered kitchen roles in a vivid domestic vignette.

Missouri Town Moves to Waterloo

Blythedale Missouri residents are relocating to Waterloo at a rapid pace. In six months about forty households packed for Waterloo, boosting a town of roughly 300 people by more than one eighth. O R Jones and T M Jones from Vienna bakery moved, with O M Jones returning from Blythedale with four more citizens. Merchants down south complain but cannot halt the Waterloo fever.

Waterloo Blythedale Missouri O. R. Jones T. M Vienna O. M. Jones Mr. Jones

Senator Smith Defines Lobby in White House Talk

Washington June 6 Senator Hoke Smith after a talk with President Wilson at the White House today defined a lobbyist He said everyone is entitled to his day in court and a legislative body sits as a court Any attempt to influence its judgment after argument is insidious and objectionable lobbying He adds organized forces here on sugar and wool kept offices after presenting arguments He believes legislators should not be approached outside a court room The investigation will influence legislation nationwide and purify it

Washington Hoke Smith Wilson White House Congress

Immy Murtagh On Stump Again

Attorney J C Murtagh gains fame beyond Black Hawk county and the Hawkeye state as he campaigns for the Fraternal Union of America across the west. He spoke at Grand Island Nebraska and Omaha and will address Denver Colorado before returning June 10. A morning storm brought .27 of an inch of rain.

J. C. Murtagh Black Hawk County Hawkeye State Fraternal Union of America Far West Denver Colo Murtagh Grand Island Neb Omaha Waterloo

Daily Riddles And Shopping Bag Tip

A short reader note presents five riddles about dogs grooms doctors and letters with a playful prompt, then adds a practical shopping bag tip. It suggests sewing a large safety pin to hang keys and samples for easy access, reducing rummaging at the bottom of the bag.

Market closes push NY stocks higher on diverse listings

New York stocks finish the session with gains across rail and industrials. Notable closes include Canadian Pacific Reading American Sugar Amalgamated Copper United States Steel Erie Timeis Central Missouri Pacific and Chicago Great Western among others, plus a sale ad for a two cylinder Excelsior motorcycle.

New York Stock Exchange Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Reading New York Central Cecal Rock Island American Sugars. Co Northwestern Atchison American ‘Smelter Wee Tan Union Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Southern Pacific Southern Railway Brooklyn Rapid Transit United States Steel Pfd Amalgamated Copper Northern Pacific The Great Northern Erie Timeis Central Besora St. Paul Missouri Pacific Chicago Great Western

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Masons BLUES Grand Lodge of A. F A. M. Scheole Chapple East High Town Criers EAST Campbell Listz Verdim Bana Black Hawks County Abstract Buchanan Majestic J. B. Bruce Floyd County Paul Kingsley Reinbeck State Bank John George Jayton Texas Waterloo Township CG. B. Everett Fairbank State Bank Old Reliable C. H. McBurney Charline Woods C. M. Woods Third Avenue West A. W. Hartquist Paul Fort Dodge George Cockburn Universalist Sunday School Arthur C. Burbridge Ruth M. Bender Frank E. Bender Burton Avenue Effie McCollum Jones Mr. Burbridge Florence Cottrell Menomenie Falls Wis George Cottrell Fourth Miss Cottrell Milwaukee Downer L. H Roy H. Landy Tripoli Sam Tokman Sandy Waterloo L. & T. C Terloo Ako Aospleie Commercial ST. Waterloo UA Senator Smith Immy Herth Ave W. A. Covell & Son Union Depot MM. J. Pommer & Co Jefferson St West Side M. J. Pommer & Co Iowa C. W. Loesbe Greene Loch Box 11 Trenton Mich Mulberry E. M Storm & Co Commercial St East 2Nd M. Storm & Co C. G. Wilcox Westard St Western Ave KE. M. Storm & Co Phone
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