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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1915

Page

9

City Grants 23 Retail and 2 Wholesale Liquor Permits

City council at a special session approved 23 retail liquor licenses and 2 wholesale permits, with 2 retail and 1 wholesale applications deferred or denied. The move sets quarterly license fees, mulch taxes, and county revenue shares, detailing permit holders and addresses.

W. M. Franklin Fifth Street A.J. Hankner C. L’ Holden Sycamore A. C. Willford T. F. O’brien Jacob Geyer A. L. Millsap Fourth Street M. Jackman Commercial John Carney Wm. Kascht C. G. Holden P. F. Klein C. B. Kleinfelter T. M. Girsch I. E. Hanlon J. J Charles Bernstein J. W. McCoy William Waener Nick Lies Goswiller H. Stolte P. Landy Mr. Bernstein Bernstein Marshalltown

Rail Magnates Plead for Bates

A. L. Craig of the Chicago Great Western and W. J. Leahy of the Hook Island, both general passenger agents from Chicago, will appear before the Chamber of Commerce at 8 o'clock tonight to discuss the proposed increase in passenger tariffs. At the same hour H. J. Phelps of...

A. L. Craig Chicago Great Western W. J. Leahy Hook Island Chicago Chamber of Commerce H. J. Phelps

Mi-Ona Stomach Tablets Promise Quick Indigestion Relief

A vintage ad promotes Mi-Ona Stomach Tablets from Wangler Bros. Co. as a safe, inexpensive remedy for indigestion, heartburn, and upset stomach. It claims Mi-Ona strengthens stomach walls, boosts gastric juice flow, and banishes discomfort with a money-back guarantee if not effective.

Wangler Bros. Co Agi Wangler Bros

New Selz Manager Named at Waterloo Store

Friends of M Lyons celebrate his promotion to manager of the Selz Royal Blue Shoes Waterloo store. H A Fischer shifts to traveling representative while keeping an interest in the local shop. Lyons, a Waterloo resident for over eight years, spent six in the shoe business, starting with W C Kohl and moving to Selz three years ago. The firm will move from East Fourth Street to the neighboring quarters in about a month for a thorough remodel and expanded space.

M. Lyons Waterloo H. A. Fischer Altho Mr. Lyons W. C. Kohl Shoe Company Selz East Fourth Street

Railroad Officials to Speak at Waterloo Commercial Club

The Illinois Central and a Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern representative will address the Waterloo Commercial club with other railway officials in attendance. The delegation arrives at 7 05 this evening for a stop in Iowa as part of a campaign for higher passenger rates.

Illinois Central Waterloo Cedar Falls

Senate Fails to Confirm Huffman as Des Moines Postmaster

Washington dispatch reports the Senate adjourned without confirming Geo A Huffman as postmaster of Des Moines Iowa and also left Ta J F Kerberg of Sioux City unconfirmed. Both nominees were expected to receive recess appointments from President Wilson.

Senate Huffman Washington Geo. A. Huffmnan Des Moines J. F. Kerberg Sioux City Wilson

Indian Bill Is Lost in Congress

Washington, March 4. The Indian bill failed in congress after all today. The senate had once rejected it and then reversed its action and passed it, but the house refused to agree and a joint resolution extending current appropriations for another year was allowed to stand.

Washington Congress Senate House

William Mitchell a question for county board

The eightieth year old William Mitchell faced a county board hearing over his care. Dr A J Worthrup of Grace M E church testified that church members helped him and his wife. The court weighed whether to fund his move to a son in Hanover North Dakota or keep him at the county home where he would receive care. The pastor said the church might pay for a ticket if relocation was advised. The board favored continued care at the county home.

William Mitchell A. J. Worthrup Grace M. E. Church Altho Northrup Mitchell

Explosion Aboard Belgian Tanker Tiflis Kills One

An explosion yesterday near the forecastle of the Belgian tanker Tiflis caused one death and six serious injuries among the crew. Fire spread quickly, port authorities abandoned hope of extinguishing it, and a message was sent to Carthage to dispatch a warship to sink the ship to prevent further danger. The Tiflis, a 1845 ton tanker, sailed from New York on February 10 for Alicante.

Alicante Spain London Tiflis New York Carthage Alicanter

Plan to Abolish English in German Schools Is Scored

Berlin March 4 The plan to abolish English in German public schools is strongly opposed by Albert Bockelmann director of the Uelzen higher academy In an interview in the Rheinisch Westfälische Zeitung He argues that English will remain the world trade language and Germans should become proficient He rejects the idea of replacing German with Russian or other languages and mocks proposing Turkish as an alternative.

Berlin Albert Bockelmann Uelzen Higher Academy Rheinisch-Westfaelische Zeitung Germany England

Wade to Move to Davenport

Judge Martin J. Wade of Iowa City plans to relocate to Davenport to meet the federal requirement that a judge reside in the district where he has jurisdiction. He indicated the final choice remains unsettled, aiming to stay near Iowa City to assist his partners while closing his practice, with a potential move back if Johnson County joins the Southern district.

Des Moines Martin J. Wade Iowa City Davenport Wade Hns Johnson County Towa Towa City

Vacant Houses in Waterloo Find Occupancy Rising

Real estate men report Waterloo vacancies shrinking as warm weather approaches more relocation follows. Families share homes to cut costs and soon move into private residences. Des Moines bartenders and dozens more are expected to relocate. Local interest links vacant houses to upcoming saloon operations, while ex-postmaster W. T. Asbell praises Foley Kidney Pills. Glasgow Tailors advertise spring suitings and the Evans Bellstic campaign plans a Cedar Falls event with a 25 to 30 person company.

Waterloo Des Moines

Waverly Notes and Local Happenings March News

Waverly reports moved households as A V Turner and family head to Cedar Falls, Emma Kasemeier visits Des Moines, and relatives from Mt Vernon Smithton Waterloo and Manchester visit. High school glee club to present The Japanese Girl, several local visits and travel to Chicago for family illness, and a wedding in Waterloo.

Henry Rust H. C. la Cage G. A. Grossman Nannie Grossman Chicago J. Groening Warburg Publishing House Fred Shafer Waterloo Edward Herring Gladys Leeper J. C. Hodges Sheldon John Gebbe Lydia Seaman Fifert Dry Goods Bert Marsh Oelwein J. ¥. Haztette Iva Lavina Rusti Charlotte Kelling Denver Isabelle Carey Washington, D. C Burton E. Sweet

M B A Meeting Plans Concert Tour Event

M B A No 1115 held a brief meeting in Pinkerton hall with initiation and refreshments. Plans were completed for a party and for a concert by the Cornell college glee club at Grace Methodist church on Saturday evening March 20 under Epworth league auspices. The sixteenth annual concert tour includes sixteen members.

Pinkerton Hall R&s Pater Cornell Glen Club Cornell College Glee Club Grace Methodist Church Epworth League

Glee Club Concert Entices Corners and Locals

The glee club includes Craig Ar buckle and many Cornell graduates reside in Waterloo making the event locally notable. A Philathea class hosted an Evangelical Sunday school evening for about forty guests with pies auctioned to men at the parsonage next door, plus games and other diversions in the church basement.

Glee Club Craig Arbuckle Cornell Waterloo Vel Evangelical Sunday School

Committee Hosts Refreshments and Coffee Service

The event featured refreshments served by Katheryn Mell Amelia Haffa Mary Schmidt and Carolyn Mether. They oversaw the setup and ensured guests were welcome.

Katheryn Mell Amelia Haffa Mary Schmidt Carolyn Mether

Foley Kidney Pills Relief Claims for Aches and Bladder Weakness

Advert describes Foley Kidney Pills as relief for languidness sore muscles puffiness under eyes backache and rheumatism. Claims no harmful drugs and results with sale through druggists nationwide.

W. T. Asbell Edwardsport Ind

Debate at Orange on rural school consolidation

County teachers convene at Orange town hall on Friday evening to debate whether consolidation of rural schools is more desirable than the present system. Lewis Dilderson leads the affirmative with Bert Blakeman and Belle Smith. Harvey Nichols leads the negative with Joseph Walker and George Sneider. Debate begins at 3 o clock.

Orang Orange Lewis D.ldenderson Bert Blakeman Belle EB. Smith Harvey Nichols Joseph Walker George Sneider

Sarah Bernhardt Suffers Relapse After Amputation

Bordeaux reports Sarah Bernhardt, soon after the amputation of her right leg, has shown a renewed reaction and anxious prognosis for 48 hours. Doctors, however, announced last night that she is somewhat better and her condition improved marginally.

Bordeaux Paris Sarah Bernhardt

Robbery Suspect Sought in Fort Dodge Case

Police search for Harold Long believed to reside in the city, accused of robbing A. Gillian at the Ellis hotel in Fort Dodge Wednesday and taking 100 dollars. Gillian worked as night clerk at the hotel and aided in arresting forger John McCann, recently taken into custody here.

Harold Long A. Gillian Fort Dodge Gillian One Junta Ellis Hotel Tie John McCann

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