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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1915

Page

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Traffic expert comes tonight to Waterloo meeting

Waterloo manufacturers object to discrimination in freight rates. A mass meeting is set at the Waterloo Commercial club rooms tonight to hear J. J. Mahon of Ottumwa discuss the traffic situation. The Interior Town Traffic Association urges business leaders to attend, arguing high rates hurt consumers, manufacturers, and jobbers and hinder Waterloo’s growth and a larger Iowa economy.

Waterloo J. J. Mahon Ottuawa Towa United States Chicago St. Louis Dubuque Clinton Davenport Statter Waterloo Commercial

Robbed Roommate At Metropole Hotel In Dallas

Arvhia Walthetl of Dallas reports his hotel roommate Ed Smith robbed him during the night. Smith, who rented the same Metropole room three days earlier, disappeared with Walthetl’s clothes, shoes, two watches and razors. Smith claimed to be from Fredericksburg and planned to Cedar Rapids.

Walthetl Dallas Metropole Walthho Ed. Smith Walther Vhone Walthoffta Smith Fredricksburg Cedar Rapids

Local notes from Greene and Bristow and surrounding area

June 7 Greene notes a visit by Mrs. C H Bunker to Bristow and mentions health concerns for Mrs. W E Needham. Reports on travel by George A Carney and U L Crandall. Tom Loder to run a furniture store with aid from Tarry Maxson. $21 raised by Boy Scout event. Mrs Frank Kessler retires from public service. Eineain of Allison buys a hotel. Dorothy Care wins a scholarship but redirects to Milwaukee seminary, pass to Earl McCarthy for university. Curly Shields found guilty of indecent behavior. Waterloo Commercial club hosts "Saving America Past" lectures. final talk Friday by Wm Bruce JeMingwell for club and Myr ladies.

Tarry Maxson Boy Scout Entertainment Opera House Misees Marshall Frank Kessler Viatel Kesslar Eineain Allison Dorothy Care Tead & Young Ladies’ Seminary Milwaukee Earl McCarthy Gigie University Waterloo Commercial Club America Wiererten Aelock Bruce JeMingwell Ciul Myir

Girl Dies on Eve of Visit Miss Dailey in Plattsmouth

Miss Nelle Dailey of Platte city died from appendicitis after hospital transfer. She had planned to visit Waverly with a guest party at Mrs. A. G. Friedley’s home. Funeral plans include Cedar Falls cremation followed by a Friday service. she was a Platte High School graduate and daughter of the late Charles and Mrs. Dailey.

Nelle Dailey Platte Waverley Vielt A. G. Friedley Glenwood Hug Appen-Dieltis Mike Dailey Chariey Dailey South Wakata Justica

Parochial School Closes Wednesday and Opera Tonight

Sacred Heart Catholic school closes Wednesday with an evening operetta. No graduates this year. several will receive eighth grade diplomas. Margaret Heldgwig wins best work medal after five tied. Music department recital last evening featured vocal, violin, piano solos, and readings with many pupils performing.

Sacred Heart Catholic School Eloge Sacred Heart Margaret Heldgwig Sacred Heart Hall John Connolly Anna Sinnott Thomas Boyd Helen Jos Willie Keney Toe O'Vonnur Nellie Connolly Margaret Adly Magdalen Jargen Helen Menges Margaret Hoover Vera Moreland Lucile Heath Gaeraldine Muggerald Margaret Curtis Beatrice MrGarvey Vera Heller Margarat Murphy Catherine Gleston

Examination for Cadet at West Point leads today

A competitive examination for cadetship at West Point is held today in the office of County Superintendent Myers. The examining board, appointed by Congressman Sweet, includes G. A McIntyre Stell Rock Supt. W. I. Griffith Waverly Attorney Oliver Longueville Dubuque Supt. M. L. Howell Marion and Dr Bw Le Rohlf Waterloo. Seven applicants appeared this morning: Floyd Zea Hampton James E Whitwill Howard E Latimer Sumner Urban Mullen A R Baker Arns Ogan and Joseph Jacoby Waterloo Carlton Bifert John Brooks Waverly Harry Howes Samuel Midwander Dubuque.

West Point Military School Myers Congressman Sweet Consigts G. A McIntyre Stell Rock W. I. Griffith Waverly Oliver Longueville Dubuque M. L. Howell M Arion Bw. le Rohlf Waterloo Floyd Zea Hampton James E. Whitwill Howard E. Latimer Sumner Urban Mullen A. R. Baker Arns Ogan Joseph Jacoby Carlton Bifert John Brooks Harry Howes Samuel Midwander

Bandty Bors Ban Sentenced Hour Later

In Kansas City Missouri an 18 year old bank clerk is robbed by a man posing as Luther Afton of Merrick Oklahoma. The suspect was captured by citizens and sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary. The incident occurred at the People's Savings Bank in Dodson a suburb today.

Kansas City Martha Zelf People’s Savings Bank Dodson Luther Afton Merrick Okla

Disorderly house case heard in police court

Pearly Pettigrew and Sam Kine were found guilty of operating a disorderly house in police court. Pettigrew fined 15 dollars with 19 dollars due, paid part, and given until tonight to settle the balance. Kine fined 19 dollars, with payment due by this evening. The report notes bond forfeiture terms and related penalties for the defendants.

Pearly Pettigrew Sam Kine Pettigrew King

Cedar Falls Concert Season Opens June 10

In a note to his paper secretary and treasurer Leo F Hughes of the Cedar Falls Concert band announces the open air season will begin in the city Thursday evening June 10. The news brings welcome word to Waterloo residents who have long enjoyed these summer concerts.

Leo F. Hughes Cedar Falls Waterloo

Minnesota counties vote to close saloons in ten counties

Ten Minnesota counties will be forced to discontinue saloon operations after yesterday's county option election. Only Blue Earth and Olmsted will retain saloons.

St. Paul Ninn Minnesota Counes Blue Earth Olmetend

Visitors at Rotary Club meeting across cities and nations

Visitors from Des Moines Davenport Cedar Rapids and Toledo were among the UK dispensers of good cheer who gathered at the Rotary Club in Waterloo for a banquet. Permanent officers were elected including Fred Northey as president and Almon I Gates as secretary.

Des Moines Davenport Cedar Rapids Toledo Fred Northey Almon I. Gates Waterloo Hope Martin W. Powers Willam Galloway Plumb John Rath George Lichty O. Jr T. IF. Murphy Sioux City Gates Club F. E. Cutler George Huntley, CO L. Kingsies H. B. Cropper G 0. Simson FW. Powers Ralph Hoxie H. M. Teed Lichty

Things Theatrical Here At Home At The Grand Plaza

The Grand presents a two part drama The Right a Happiness featuring Vivie von Rich The Scales of Justice and a Meystone comedy Tomorrow and Thursday The Failure with John Emerson A Belasco comedy May Blossom at Plaza today and tomorrow Mrs Yde Lake soloist tonight Police report notes a demonstration plate D1705 vehicle in ditch near Parker street with no accident reported

the Grand Vivie von Rich Walter Whowards Meystone John Emerson Tmebluts David Belasco Plaza J. &. Bryant The Plaza Today Yde Parker Street

Skin Eruption Relief By Cuticura Soap And Ointment

Miss Alta Scott recounts a skin eruption that reddened her face and shoulders, itching and burning severely. She tried various remedies until Cuticura Soap and Ointment cleared the spots within three weeks, with a request for the Skin Book and free samples by mail.

Joplis Spercyéies Sur Cuticura Dept T. Bowton

Deputy Game Warden Debated and Waterloo Snagging Notice

Elmer Goodell, recently named deputy game warden, has been deposed by State Game Warden Hinshaw. Three candidates, Ed Chapman Elmer Heskett and a third, are considered for the post. Meanwhile three deputies have guarded Waterloo after Goodell's arrest. Harry Fuss, arrested Monday on a snagging charge, was not prosecuted but warned by Justice Knapn that future violations will be prosecuted. Fishermen near the highway are using spoonbooks to snag fish.

Elmer Goodell Hinshaw Goodell Chapman Elmer Heskett Mr. Hinghaw Waterloo Goortell Harry Fuss Game Verden Benton Cedar Falls Knapn Jrass

Warm Days and Showers Predicted for Midwest Week

The Weekly Weather Bureau forecast for June 9 through the period ahead indicates showers in the upper Mississippi Valley and plains states around June 21 and again around June 30. A brief cool spell early gives way to warmer temperatures, with alternating cool and warm spells continuing through the period.

Dea United States Weather Bureau Mississippi Valley Plains

Mexicans kill Texas Ranger near Fabens

Marathon Texas June 8 Lee Burdette a Texas ranger was shot and killed near Fabens in a pistol battle with three Mexicans. Two Mexicans were seriously wounded and expected to die. a third was being chased by a posse. Burdette, from Austin, was attempting to arrest the men.

Marathon Tex Lee Burdette Texas Fabens Burdette Austin

Stolen Suit Leads to Cleaners Case Verdict

Tale Jackson, colored, failed to pay $1 on pickup at My Yelet Cleaners for a $45 suit cleaned and pressed on May 10. After the robbery, he sued to recover 46, while the cleaner sought 1.90 for services. Justice Gnapp awarded the cleaners 1.80. Jackson to pay costs.

My Yelet Cleaners Tale Jackson Jackson Gnapp

Tuberculosis treatment claims from a 19th century medical paper

A read before the Bexar County Medical Society and excerpted in Louisville Medical Progress advocates lime and Hme salts as essential to preventing tuberculosis. It credits Eckman’s Alterative with success in pulmonary tuberculosis and throat conditions, touting safety and non habit forming properties while urging readers to obtain Eckman products via Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.

Bexar County Medical Society Louisville “Medical Progress J. W. Carbatt San Antonio Texas Eckman Eckuniu Eckman Laboratory Philadel- Dita

French Offensive Presses German Front Near Arras and La Bassée

French forces push along the Arras region and from the Aisne and Oise front toward British lines near La Bassee. They report capturing about 650 German prisoners at Hebuterne and Sissons, with counterattacks repulsed at heavy cost to the attackers. The German bulletin notes only French repulses.

London Arras Aisne Oise la Bassee Atrus Hebuterne Sissons Thut Western Front

Quarterly Conference of Grace M. E. Ontrow

The third quarterly conference convened in Grace M. E. church board room with Dr. W. F. Spry presiding. Rev. A. J. Northrup expressed church support for the district superintendent and outlined cooperation. Reports show rising membership. new officers include Stephen Ferguson Haworth League president and Mrs. Harry Barker Home Missionary society president. Election details for Upper Town Conference delegates were announced for September with J. C. Gates as judge and W. B. Small and C. W. Cotton as tellers. A September election date was set for 11 to 2 o'clock on the first Wednesday. The official board followed with routine business.

Grace M W. F. Spry Grace Church A. J. Northrup Spry Guarter Stephen Ferguson Haworth League Harry Barker Wonton

Goeben Captain Relieved After Ship Damaged

London reports no rupture between Admiral Souchon and Captain von Muller of the Sultan Selim. Constantinople advices claim von Muller was relieved of command for the damage to the Sultan Selim, according to the Exchange Telegraph correspondent.

London Souchon von Muller Sultan Selim Goeben Constantinople Athens Exchange Telegraph Company von Muller Ia

You Will Feel Better All Day Long Benetol Use Guide

A promotional guide describes Benetol's daily use in four steps. Drops in water for a morning rinse, gargle, drink a swallow, and toothpaste or bosal cleansing. It emphasizes a full day of relief through simple repeated use.

Benetol Benetol Company M48 Blinneapolis Minn Dundee Rogers

Y M C A Opens Free Swimming School This Morning

The YMCA opened a ten day free swimming school with 25 eight year olds entering at 8 AM. Physical Director Jacob Bintz and Robert Miller led instruction while George Cockburn monitored safety, rescuing a boy named George Bunn who briefly went under. Additional sessions followed for nine to fifteen year olds with staged groups throughout the day. Special membership rates for summer joiners were advertised.

Association Jacob Bintz George Bunn Cockburn

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