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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1918
Page
13
City in Brief compiles diverse items from local notices to society updates. The page lists ads, retirements, resignations, hearings, and social events involving residents and area institutions, with notes on visits, employment changes, and upcoming meetings and programs.
West Waterlon lodge No 715 will confer the third degree at 7:30 PM. Melchoir court LT B EL meets in Ben Hur auditorium. W N Steele supreme representative will be guest manager for Cedar Rapids visitors arriving March 29. Mystic Workers of Ith World hold a regular meeting at Max wrestt hall. Waterloo lodge No 195 A F & A M calls a Saturday evening communication at Masonic temple for third degree work.
Mrs Watine Sagan Ragan died at home 702 Eleventh Street West at 9 p m age 86 widow of Cornélius Ragan born Wilkshire England daughter of William and Mary Ann Hoar survived by daughter Mrs L H Lake Waterloo son G C Ragan Watsonville Cal and several grandchildren funeral Sunday 2 30 p m at daughter home First Baptist church Rev Clyde J Askins. Mr Moody of Shellsburg Texas died at a son in law s Hudson residence age 63.
Blood was shed in a Gladbrook street yesterday after Fred Gettman made pro German remarks and a confrontation with Peter Rosenberg escalated. Rosenberg handed Gettman a Kaiser picture with a taunting slogan as a crowd formed and threats arose. A petition drive seeks to require English in all town business and prohibit German in commerce.
Washington dispatch reports Director General McAdoo approves special transport rates for Confederate veterans to Tulsa reunions and for Grand Army of the Republic meetings in Portland. A note adds a tax-overlook detail about reporting rents and other payments over 800 dollars annually, with blanks from the Dubuque collector’s office and a Waterloo visit forthcoming by J P McGreavy.
In Washburn on February 28 N Schone moved to his father’s farm from Tracy Minnesota. The Bessendorf family will live near Raymond. The Stanford family moved to Malcolm. Mr and Mrs R Staley of Waterloo visited Mrs Benedict this week. Mr Jacob Bleyers is on the sick list. Mrs John Poyner spent part of the week with her daughter Mrs G J Haymond near La Porte City.
Gilbertville residents note Mr and Mrs Henry Hess of Brandon visited Sunday at the home of Mrs Hess’s parents Mr and Mrs Nicky Kettman. Mrs Ed DeGrief and Miss Genevieve Delagardelle traveled to Mankato Minnesota to visit Loretta Delagardelle in hospital and returned home. William Miler and family have moved to Waterloo to settle there.
Births announced to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Rafulus on February 18. A long list of advertised items and names appears under Waterloos February 27 2918 notices including Mrs. Anders on and many individuals such as Violet Banks Muriel Bartlett Clara Backbran Grace Bailey Nell Berry Virginia Bender Blanche Baldwin Mosella Bowles Margery Brooks Juanita Cahow Elizabeth Demby Helen Drohany Bartha Eng lson Allie Fox J B Frank Harry Dora Hawkins Edd Holderman Bessie Howlett H Jones Kell Bell Keath Bertha Keefer Henry Kessel Hing Bill Linkhardt U G Linkhardt Florence Lefa Lanar Loulson Clara McMartin Jennie Mains Charles Mapes Etta Melvin Jack OConner O FHS Potter R B Preston George Re gar Alicia Roeder Nelle Sprague John Strack Mable Thom G F Towne Bessie Tripp Esther Trefner D B L Watkins Daisie Wohring Irena Wilson Jessie Woodruff Janet Worth and many others listed alongside firms and post office references including Black Bros Diamond Light Co Sand Chemical Co Offs Elevator Co Williams & Hunting Parcel Post. Postmaster Mrs Geo Clark Edward Kelly and M G Kelly.
The longest bar in the world was closed when federal authorities shut bars within a half mile of Rock Island arsenal. A hotel outside the dry zone plans a 150 foot long bar to restore the city’s fame, aiming to surpass the former feature.
AP reports strict orders for American troops in the Toul sector to keep gas masks and respirators within reach at all times. Delays in donning masks could be fatal as gas shells release fumes lingering in shell holes and depressions.
James Brown, a colored man, faces the first white slavery charge in Waterloo after sheriff and state agents gathered evidence. He allegedly brought 18 year old Ida B. Rose from Lombardy Miss to live with him as husband and wife since December 31. Rose, held on a delinquency charge at 210 Oneida street, is to testify against Brown. Brown reportedly said he abandoned her when she refused his demands.
After months of inquiry, Ralph R. Graham and Frank J. Graham, heads of the defunct Graham & Sons bank, were indicted in Chicago on charges they received deposits on June 28 while insolvent. The bank closed June 28, 1917, with the state's attorney taking possession. The grand jury had investigated since December and continued into February as a special inquisitorial body.
Word arrives that Pren tis Cogswell, formerly with Iowa State bank, has landed in France and is reported well and happy.
An advertisement explains neurasthenia as nervous system weakness caused by overwork and worry. Home treatment centers on rest, avoidance of stimulants, and Dr Williams Pink Pills, claimed to restore blood nourishment. A Lowell Mass patient testifies to recovery, noting persistent headaches and fatigue improved after using the pills. The ad invites readers to request a booklet on nervous diseases and lists prices and suppliers.
New York March 1 Further conferences among prominent Republicans continued with Hays new chairman of the Republican national committee arriving from Washington. He dined at the Bankers Club hosted by William R Willcox with guests including Hughes Perkins Du Pont Wick ersham Munsey Schiff Stoddart. Senator Johnson of California, unable to attend, praised Hays and said he had great confidence in the young leader and the work ahead. The luncheon preceded talks that signaled renewed unity and enthusiasm among Republicans for the country’s future.
The Brunswick Munn Music Co of Waterloo announces a new Brunswick phonograph showroom at Cedar Falls. It will be the firm’s third store, following Cedar Rapids and Waterloo related outlets, highlighting the Brunswick Balke Collender line.
A fragment notes the Water Sloo establishment located at 502 Commercial Street and sated at 209 Main Street, indicating two local street references in the brief item.
An old advertisement touts Wlypte cough drops and Alypto ointment as universal soothing remedies. It claims rapid relief from sore throat coughs colds and muscle pains using eucalyptus extracts and non injurious ingredients. Available at local druggists stores and mailed direct by Mac Mian Chemical Co Falls City with regional listings of retailers.
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