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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
12
Burgh Bros Co presents a refined spring opening this evening with living models displaying dresses suits hats and wraps. The store decor features pink and green vines potted plants and attractive windows including white coats and gowns with primrose hats. An orchestra provides music as bridal gowns merry widow groups and Bulgrian colored millinery attract attention.
Enthusiasm filled Hast High School as the graduation honor roll was read. Ruth Rath topped the class with 95 and 132 for four years. seven students held averages above 90. Honored seniors include Ruth Rath Vera Caffel Ella Chamberlin Wilma Newsome Marguerite Ladage Beulah McCune Frank Gale and Craig Arbuckle. The senior class voted to forgo caps and gowns. gowns will be matching material under $5, some may sew their own with Miss Fain guiding domestic science.
John Lousteau owns a plot of land between Commercial and Jefferson streets fronting 40 feet on Park Avenue and 75 feet deep, located opposite the Courier building and adjoining H. C. Bernbrock’s recently bought 100-foot property. The title was held for fifteen years by Mr. Soustein who paid $300. Dr E L Rohlf has purchased part of the property.
El Paso March 13 reports that a War Department ban on firing is severely tested at Nogales Arizona where Mexican state and federal troops clash in a morning battle. Bullets reach the Arizona town as the Fifth Cavalry patrols observe the dangerous exchange between forces from both nations.
Society items describe Friday study and luncheon groups with host addresses, plus Friday evening gatherings including a dance, church banquets, and notes on upcoming Fortnightly Club meeting with speakers and nominations. Also reports St Patrick luncheon at Ellis hotel with harp music and a Brethren group tea at Mrs C A Smith’s Falls avenue home.
The Home Makers band of First Baptist gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs Richard Holmes on Fourth Street West. Plans for the society were discussed after refreshments prepared by the hostess assisted by Miss Barbara Beck Mrs Blanche Vaughan and Mrs William Thompson were served.
The men of the First Presbyterian church invite members to a 6 30 o clock supper in the church dining room. A conference will follow and the regular weekly service will then take place. Charles Van Vleck will sing a solo at the prayer meeting.
Hon Eugene W Chafin candidate for president in 1908 and 1912 will address Waterloo Sunday at 3 30 pm in the YMCA auditorium on That Liquor Traffic versus Public Health. He is praised as an author statesman and orator and will discuss liquor impact on community health. A mission fee is charged and the room is expected to fill.
Fred Moffett is quarantined at 507 Almond Street for smallpox. A Schoel returns from Chicago visiting daughter Mrs. Bari Russell. Judge Ransier plans a trip to Clear Lake to assess fire damage to his cottage. Stewart-Simmons building materials are delivered at Fifth and Jefferson. Maine & Sons to build half a block below the lot. Citizens Gas and Electric new home on Park Avenue has staged doors installed. John Bisdorf recovering at home after a February 20 streetcar fall. Mike Blitsch and family return from California, resuming contracting work promptly despite weather.
Chicago market notes show butter firmness and unsettled creamery receipts with 11,849 cases. poultry steady with dressed turkeys and live chickens. Potatoes at various regional receipts. New York Stock Exchange closes with mixed prices across major rails and industrials including American Sugar and United States Steel.
Mrs. Edward Mullen of four miles northwest of La Porte City Iowa died today after a lingering illness. Funeral at Mt. Carmel church with Father Takin officiating. She was about 30, survived by a husband three children and brothers and sisters Anton Carl Peter Philip Beck near Eagle Center Anna Adrian Waterloo Mary Steimel Eagle Center Lena Gill La Porte City Mary Neuhalfen Nebraska.
President Wilson sent five nominations to the senate on March 13. John Skelton Williams of Richmond Virginia would be assistant secretary of the treasury Franklin D Roosevelt of New York would be assistant secretary of the navy Beverly T Galloway of Washington would be assistant secretary of agriculture Edwin F Sweet of Grand Rapids Michigan would be assistant secretary of commerce James A Madgerton of New Jersey would be purchasing agent of the postoffice department All were referred to committees.
Rev John Bunyan Smith pastor of Walnut Street Baptist church will lecture tomorrow at 8 pm in the church parlors on From Dan to Beer sheba with 100 Holy Land views. Proceeds benefit the Boys Band under Prof Scott B Prowell who leads the ensemble and will perform several selections.
Washington March 13 Senator James P Clarke of Arkansas Democrat was today elected president pro tempore of the senate He won 41 votes to 18 for Gallinger and one each for Clapp Bristow and Borah Clarke was sworn in and presided during the new congress officers election Vice President Marshall left as the senate chose its officials Bristow voted for Clapp and Clapp for Bristow Borah received one vote from La Fellette
Waterloo women visited the Woods Millinery in the Syndicate block for a first formal spring and summer millinery showing. Large glass cases displayed numerous tailored hats and wondrous creations. The showing will continue tomorrow.
Concord reports Henry F. Hollis a Democrat was elected United States senator today by the state legislature. He succeeds the former senator and is expected to take office at the start of the new term.
The marriage of E Hanson and Mrs Carrie Boohister of Parkersburg occurred last night at the home of Mr and Mrs N D Oleson on Jefferson Street. Rev J W Bonnell officiated in a simple ceremony with close relatives present. Hanson formerly resided in Parkersburg and has lived elsewhere since November.
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