Waterloo Bonds Issued For Home Park Sewer Work 1911
Official publication details an ordinance authorizing the mayor and clerk to issue Waterloo Iowa bonds totaling 79,760.68 for sewer district No.2. The funds, secured by the Home Park sewer fund, cover work diverting the water course to Dry Run sewer, with precise street-by-street construction route and bond terms including six percent interest and semiannual payments beginning June 1, 1911.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Home Park Sewer Fund
Dearborn & Jackson
Black Hawk County
Black Hawk Creek
Seventh and
Allen Streets
City of
Seventh Street
Allen Street
Berth Avenue
Moir Street
Moir
Campbell Avenue
Clough Street
Clough
Home Park Boulevard
Fletcher Avenue
City of Waterloo
Home Park
Towa
Bertch
Mertch
Bertch Avenue
Mair Street
Waterloo Savings Bank
Laws
Code of
Waterloo Iowa Bond Ordinance Passed June 1 1911
City treasurer ordered to apply funds from a special tax levy to payment of bonds and interest until fully paid. Ordinance becomes effective upon passage approval and publication. Mayor J R Rector attested by City Clerk R C Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
J. R. Rector
Waterloo Iowa adopts street lighting post and fixture standards
The city council of Waterloo Iowa enacts Ordinance No 722 establishing street lighting post and fixture specifications. It sets post height four side and one top globe sizes weights and alignment, and requires property owners to purchase and install compliant posts before becoming city property. Penalties of 10 to 50 dollars apply for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Waterloo
Iowa
Etty
Fim
Waterleo
J. R. Rector
Ordinance Repeals 704 On Street Lighting Standards
Official publication notes Ordinance No. 721 repeats Ordinance 704 and fixes street lighting post and fixture standards with penalties for violations. The repealing ordinance passed by the city council on June 1, 1911, signed by City Clerk R. C. Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
J. R. Rector
North Waterloo Railroaders Changes in North Waterloo shops
Ora Bushnell becomes barber at Rose & Downing shop in North Waterloo replacing Charles Farran who moved to a downtown job. Machinist Robert Clark left for work, Edward J. O Rourke quit to head for the Pacific coast, two machinist apprentices Seidler and Kurth laid off, Alvin J. Schmid resigns as machinist helper, and Frank K. Lopez of Omaha visited the division office yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Bushnell
Rose & Downing
North
Waterloo
Bushnell
Charles Farran
Robert Clark
Edward J. O'Rourke
North End
Pacific Coast
Robert Seidler
Fred Kurth
Alvin J. Schmid
Illinois Central
Frank K. Lopez
Omaha
Ilinois Central
Eagles flock to state convention in Des Moines
Des Moines hosts the state Eagles convention with about 150 delegates and 200+ visiting women. Ottumwa sends 200 plus with its commercial club, and cities from Dubuque to Council Bluffs attend. State President L L Evans opens. events include a ritual exemplification, an athletic show, and a banquet at the Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Eagles
Kirkwood Hotel
Dubuque
Davenport
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Ottumwa
Fred Naeve
The
Wellington
Community club and church notices for June events
Local groups announce meetings and activities across Waterloo on Wednesday and tomorrow. Announcements include Acconomia club, Social circle at 126 Harrison, St. Catherine's Sacred Heart, Westminster church, West Waterloo M B A No 1115, Willing Workers at 300 Charles street, Y P A at Emanuel church, Westminster Literary society musicale, Christian Endeavor at First Presbyterian, Ladies Aid at First M E church, and the all day Woman's Missionary society gathering with missions programs and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Catherine’s Society of Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Hall
The
Christian Church
Peter Osborne
Charles Street
Litchfield
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First M. E. Church
Louis Hecklinger
Flrst Street West
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Foreign Missionary Department
Ladies ‘Aid Society
Organ Recital Delights Waterloo Audience At First Congregational
An evening organ recital at the First Congregational Church for Plymouth Congregational drew an attentive crowd. Ralph Mason Hix, recently joined Waterloo Conservatory of Music, impressed as a premier organist with a masterful program and strong musical technique. He was assisted by H. T. Paar, tenor, and Mrs. B. W. Schuneman, soprano, whose performances earned enthusiastic encores and helped clear a substantial financial sum, marking the event a success in both art and fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational
Plymouth Congregational Church
Ralph Mason Hix
Waterloo
Waterloo Conservatory of Music
Attempt to Incite Riot Among Greeks in Waterloo
Police rounded up eight youths aged 18 to 21 after they visited Greek hangouts Saturday night and shouted insults while breaking windows in what appeared to be an effort to provoke a riot. Names like Pie Eye Bones Red Shirkey Sluggsy and others were connected to the incident and a trial was expected the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Waterloo
Returned From Two Day Tour By Car
Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Powers and Gladys Powers with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Williams and Mr. H. B. Kelly completed a two day tour in Powers sev en passenger car. They visited Cedar Rapids Mt. Vernon and Iowa City inspecting colleges and stopped at Anamosa to tour the state reformatory. About 225 miles were driven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Powers
Gladys
J. E. Williams
B. Kelly
Lads Interfere With Fishing Case Before Judge Caldwell
Seven boys testified this morning against R Alberts on assault and disorderly conduct charges after alleged fishing near the mill race. Defendants’ witnesses said lines tangled and a pole dropped on a boy. Judge Caldwell warned the public river rights and remitted 7.55 until a second offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Chapman
Chapman
Caldwell
Alberts
Hypo Nuclane Tablets Promise Weight Gain Claim
Claims that a tablet combining hypophosphites in a new chemical compound aids thin individuals with three or four months of use producing 10 to 30 pounds weight gain and improved health and color. Recommends three grain hypo-nuclane tablets from apothecary shops with directions for self administration. Also advertises Blackburn's Pain Away Pills for headache relief.
Start Move on Lumber Trust First Retailers to be Examined
Chicago June 6 grand jury investigation into the lumber industry begins with focus on retailer combinations rather than large producers. Witnesses Henry A. Sellen George J. Pope and Harry B. Munger testified while Oliver B. Pagan arrived to guide indictments. Government argues retailers conspired to blacklist those selling directly to consumers, while retailers claim restraint is reasonable to protect themselves from destruction.
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Chicago
Kenesaw Mountain Lands
United States District Court
Henry A. Sellen
Morgan Sash and Door Company
Blue Island Avenue
George J. Pope
D. S. Pave Lumber Company
Dearborn Street
Harry
Weyerhaeuser
United States
Illinois
Schedule for Swimming Tank
Summer schedule for boys at the swimming tank lists access times by group. Junior A's and H's use 9 10 a m on Tue Wed Fri Sat. high school boys 10 11 a m on Tue Wed Fri Sat and 4 5 p m Thu. employed boys 7 8 p m Tue Wed Fri Sat. Business men keep their regular schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Lee
State Sunday School Meeting Opens in Cedar Rapids
Rev J R Beachler of First Brethren church attended Cedar Rapids for the 46th annual State Sunday School association meeting. The gathering begins this afternoon and runs through Thursday with Beachler serving as president of the National Sunday School association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Beachler
First Brethren Church
Cedar Rapda
State Sunday School Association
Mr. Beachler
National Sunday School Association of
Out of Town Speakers Highlight Conven in Cedar Rapids
The Brethren church hosts an out of town speaker lineup for the conven tion with J R Vaughan of the First Baptist church presenting tonight and tomorrow morning on class teacher duties. C H Eccleston directs the missionary conference tomorrow morning with many noted visitors including Jon Jackson of London organ izing secretary for the India mission, Dr Henry H Meyer of New York assistant editor of M E Sunday School publications, Mrs Mary Foeter Bryner and Dr C Humbje of Chicago.
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The
Brethren Church
J. R. Vaughan
First Baptist Church
Cedar Rapids
C. H. Eccleston
Logan Avenue
India
Henry H. Meyer
N. Y
M. E. Sunday School
Mary Foeter Bryner
C. Humbje
Chicago
Iowa Pharmaceutical convention opens in Davenport
Davenport Iowa June 6 The Iowa Pharmaceutical association opened its annual state convention in Davenport this morning at 10 oclock with about 100 delegates present and more expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
City welcomes guests with sessions planned ahead
Mayor Alfred Mueller and others welcomed the guests to the city. Today is given over to business and tomorrow four joint sessions will be held with the Illinois Pharmaceutical Association, which is meeting in Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Mueller
Ilinois Pharmaceutical Association
Rock Teland
Aviation meet opens in Ottumwa with exhibitions by Barrier and Simon
Ottumwa Iowa opens a three day aviation meet this afternoon at four o'clock with exhibition flights by Rene Barrier and Rene Simon at the Wildwood countryside venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviation
Ottumwa
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Official
R. C. Thompson
RC. Thompson
North Waterloo and Railroads
Acconomia Club
Cisna
BE. A. Wiliams
Harrison Street
Woman's Auxiliary
Westminster Church
Geo. Bradley
Cedar Falls
Fish Farm
First Baptist Sunday School
Chautauqua Park
Emanuel Evangelical Church
Westminster Literary Society
J. D. Liffring
Christian Endeavor Society of
First Presbyterian Church
Scelal
Air
J. W. Rath
Fifth Street East
Rederd
Buchanan's
Blackburn
Start Move ON Lumber Trust
Western Investigation
Rose
Rumford
Joseph N. Hoffer
Susie H. Waite
Wesley H. Grobe
Dresden
N. C
Leote H. Smith
la Porte City
Peter H. Peterson
Calia Hansen
Frederick H. Breckenridge
Terson
Ee Bee Mabel L. Barter
Harwich’s Furniture Store
Ellis Hotel Block
Denver
Colo
Hot Springs
Portland
Francisco
Yellowstone
Mont
Yellowstone Park
Gardiner
East
Atlantic City
Buffalo
New York City
Boston, Mass
Montreal
Fred Austin
Bouldin and
Allen
St. Vitus
Electric Vulcanizing Co
Jefferson St
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