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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
6
Auto owners announce protests against city police and justice court actions over alleged violations of state automobile laws. More than forty warrants issued as operators plan to fight charges for alleged corner cutting at Fourth and Commercial streets amid disputed enforcement.
El Paso reporter says regular federal troops captured Guadalupe on the Texas Chihuahua border near El Paso. Consul Elias of the Huerta government announced the seizure, while Col. Ornelas denied the report. Wounded were said to have been taken to Juarez and Cal Jose Cromwa led the federals. The town is noted for arms smuggling in a sparsely populated region along the Rio Grande. Mexican money markets showed Villa status slipping while Carranza and Villa factions traded in a volatile exchange.
The cornerstone for Fort Dodge M E church will be laid Thursday evening June 28. Isaac Garmoe will perform the ceremony and Senator W S Kenyon will deliver the address. The new church costs 850,000 has seating for 2 400 with a collapsible adjoining room to reach 3 900. A 6,000 set of chimes funded by Mrs J J Dolliver will adorn the edifice.
Local notes mention a Sunday at M E church and a Dover Zemker visit after a Dakota trip. A schoolhouse sale realized about 154 dollars with additional lumber and stove. Wheat at 25 cents per bushel and hog prices noted. Mentions Ralph Dwight’s return, Royal Neighbors meeting, and a death in New Hartford with a burial of a child.
jumble of names and notices reports a sudden death and funeral details for a young girl, family notes, social notices, and several wedding announcements. The Waterloo and Geneseo community events are mentioned along with a statement that want ads in the Evening Courier and Reporter yield results.
Chicago hosts start of congressional campaigns with Progressive Oscar King Davis in charge at their headquarters. Democrats back Thomas D. Pence and Rep. Frank F. Doremue as guiding forces. Republicans plan to open offices but have not named a leader.
ACHOMAAN CIGAR STORE INTRODUCES Smokers Retreat and mahogany fixtures at new Fourth Street corner. Sebollian named head of wholesale and petay ear business, signaling growth and confidence in local tobacco trade. Bryant failure to land San Antonio wine contract shocks regional business circles.
A. Kourlie, a passenger on the Timvis Central, became ill with ptomaine poisoning while resting at Fort Lodge near 235 Logan Avenue. He was carried home this morning and reported in fair condition this afternoon. The Fort Dodge-Waterloo route trains Nos 93 and 94 are mentioned in the report.
Interment plans are announced for Arumbeys of pretty presentation while Mrs Bert Hartholmes of Dupkers ton mourns. Clarence Albright buys a touring car as residents note health care at Waterrtay Hospital and treatment for rheumatism at Waterloo. Ed Briden and family visit Cedar Rapids relatives. Mrs Tor hosts Janesville ladies. W J Rundles welcomes callers. Maude Triden’s family travels. Wm Heifleman cared for by nurse.
The column records social news from Parkersburg with visitors like Miss Gladya Whetitrosa and the Palmer family, a wedding of Frank Keizer in Rivplock, and the funeral of David Lonner van Weld. It mentions locals by name, a hospital birth, and prior military veteran status, plus domestic arrangements and a business owner in Manchester.
In Mt Vernon Township a baby daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Uert Morrow late Sunday at the Widow Dermining farm. Marlon Kyler celebrated her eleventh birthday with a party of 14 aboard a motor ride, featuring a decorated room, midday cake, and games including a riddle contest and guessing game.
The Lads union of Shady Grove church plans an ice cream social at Mr Montgomery's home Saturday evening March 27. Local residents Miss Clara Gapingki from Independence and Mrs Dell Douglas among others visited, while Kenney families hosted guests from Spencer's Grave and Brandon region.
Clarksville and nearby towns report travel to visit relatives after the Fourth. Families return from Edmonton and Ambrose while others plan moves to Chandeler Arizona and West Superior Wisconsin. Local gatherings include lawn parties and Epworth league delegates. weather trends favor growth with rains and sun.
Local notes report visiting relatives, travel plans, and community events in Ottumwa Iowa and nearby towns. Mentions Turpening visiting in Portland, Glenn Whittle leaving for Garrison, Addie Wiluert visiting Mrs. Decker, and plans for an Iowa Golf association tournament in Ottumwa. Also covers police actions, hospital updates, and church supper announcements reflecting a busy community calendar.
June 23 notes from Tripoli Iowa list visits by Miss Gertrude Shores and others to Cedar Rapids Nashua Waterloo and Polo Ill. Barn-raising near Henry Spier’s, Thursday band concerts, and upcoming Fourth of July picnic. Ruby Sea society met with gertrude hughes and friends. Effie Williams registered at Cedar Falls institute. Children’s Day observed at M E church.
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