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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1913

Page

7

Think Sister Has Perished In Indiana Flood

M A Parker of 813 Gerteh avenue believes his sister and family are dead in a flood near Logansport Indiana, though no word has reached him. The Stulzs likely lived in a hollow valley between hills where flood waters would doom all. Wilsons of 129 Commercial street fear for Alec Glasgow and He uncles of Mrs Wilson, residents near a Bellefontaine reservoir, whose fate remains unknown as they may have perished with property losses.

M. A. Parker Gerteh Avenue Indiana J. J. Stulz Logansport Stuitz Home Red Tinchy Parrow Wilsons TH. Y. Wilson Commercial Street Glasgow Alec Wilson

Warnings on Muskingum River Reach Low Levels

Reports from Zanesville and others indicate the Muskingum River below Zanesville stood ten feet above its highest point. Widespread flooding follows, with Peru and Logansport areas experiencing extensive damage. Authorities caution on gas pressure risks and ongoing rescue efforts as rivers recede in places.

Columbus Muskingum River Zanesville United States Smith Muskingum Riviry

Leaves Tuesday on European Trip Tour Party Set

Mrs. Mattie of Des Moines sails Tuesday for a European tour with about twenty companions. The trip spans destinations including the Orient and Europe, with heavy anticipation for a pleasant journey and a special convocation noted by Tabernacle Chapter No. 2.

Mattie Moines Will Tiseion Pinkhaw Macowaber

Judge Ransier’s Leaving Hinges on Trial Outcome

In a wide inquiry over when Governor Clarke will name Judge Charles B. Ransier’s successor, news indicates Ransier may resign on March 31 if the defendant is acquitted. if convicted, he will stay on until a new trial is ordered. Rumors place George W. Dunham of Manchester as the likely new judge, arrival and start date unclear, delaying saloon appeal hearing until after April 1 for Waterloo.

Clarke Charles B. Ransier Rauster Ransier County Board George W. Duanham Manchester Waterloo

Informal Luncheon Plans Weekly Newspaper Advertising Studies

An informal luncheon by the Educational Committee of the Town Criers at the Irving hotel set tentative plans for a series of future weekly meetings. The gatherings, held each Wednesday at noon, will study newspaper advertising from a scientific standpoint.

Educational Committee of the Town Criers Irving Hotel

Odd Fellows Meet Planned in Cedar Valley City

Local Cedar Valley Odd Fellows committee nears completion of plans for a March 28 meeting in this city. Grand Master Cutting of Devorah and Rebekah state assembly president, plus education board reps, are expected. Rebekahs meet at A O U W hall. men meet at LO G F temple. Flood aid: Pennsylvania Senate passes $50,000 for Ohio flood victims.

Cedar Valley Odd Fellows Association Cutting Devorah Rebekah State Assembly Boards of Instruction Rebekahs A. O. BE. W. Hall LO. G. F. Temple

Funeral Services Held Today for Hilebyterant Waterl owa

Obsequies were conducted for Waterloau's oldest resident who died Sunday after a long illness. The First Beerhren Church hosted the service with Rev BLT Wildebrand in charge. A large attendance from the community and local fraternal groups filled the church. Paul Davis sang, the casket bearers included Clayton Berkley, S Weh Chrrbes Landis, WW Williaan Strayer, and Elmwood was the burial site.

Oserviers Waterloau Wildebrand Paul Davis Elmwood Epes Hooves Clayton Berkley Wew

No Word Yet From Rev Graves Amid Storm Delays

Waterloo residents await news from Rev R E Graves pastor of the United Brethren Church as he traveled from Waterloo to Dayton Sunday morning. With storms in the region, hundreds of friends and the family stay hopeful for a message.

Waterloo Omaha Ohio Indiana R. E. Graves United Brethren Shurch Dayton

La Porte Pioneer Jacob L. Baker Dies at 79

Jacob Lemon Baker a Buchanan county pioneer died at 2 30 pm Friday at his La Porte City home from a paralytic stroke. He was born January 21 1834 in Lancaster Pennsylvania and married Mary Miller August 14 1853. They moved to Jefferson township in 1856 then to La Porte City eight years ago. Mrs. Baker died four years ago.

A. M. Baker la Porte City Jacob L. Baker Buchanan County Jacob Lemon Baker Lancaster Millbrook

West Side High Sees Address on Agriculture from Mrs Klinck

Mrs C R Klinck of Clarksville spoke to eighth grade students at West Side High School this morning on agriculture in its various phases. She is well known in Iowa for winning second prize last year at the state fair for the best exhibition of farm products.

C. R. Klinck Clarksville West Side Klinck Iowa

City in Brief Advertisement Notes Local Visits and Updates

J M Hawn of Grundy Center greeted Waterloo on a Tuesday visit. Mrs W H Ramsey of Garner and Mrs B Cranmer of Minneapolis were guests of Waterloo friends. Grace Williams returns to Iowa State University. George Anderson resumes studies after a visit home. Tuemur society annual meeting set for Friday at Y M C A parlors. Mrs E A Gardner and family visit Cedar Falls. Vivian Rodamar returns from Montevideo Minnesota hospital trip. Charles Palmere’s condition improves with optimism for week end recovery. Mrs GE Miller reports a great aunt killed in the storm and relatives injured. Mary Poole noted among Couteil Ritts victims. West Side schools plan spring break tomorrow. Mrs W M Wigan seeks word from relatives in Dayton amid flood concerns.

8. H. Cranmer Minneapolis J. A. Webb Waterloo Grace Williams Iowa State University George Anderson Cedar Falls R. F. Gardner Vivian Rodamar Montevidin Minn John Mariele Mariele Charles Palmer E GE. Miler Tenth Street West Cornell Binns William Poole Lst Couteil Ritts Miller William Mc Panke Bnele Mary Poole West Side Norrow W. M. Wignn Washington Street Oy Browbeer Awald Wiunderlied Famil Dayton Flynn Mite Suranverfeld Cliatytet

Waterloo Baseball Fans Meet to Organize Fund Drive

Directors of the Waterloo Baseball association met at C L McDermott drug store to form a west side fundraising committee. Members C M Woods C R Hutcheson C Ju Black Jackman and Dr Jay Andrews were named. A complete city canvass is planned this afternoon while east side work continues with 1500 tickets sold. The board aims to sell 5000 tickets at one dollar to avoid donor requests and report tonight at the Waterloo Club.

Waterloo Baseball Association C. L. McDernott Drug Store West Side C. M. Woods C. R. Hutcheson C. Ju. Black Jackman Jay Andrews East Side Waterloo

Winter Greets Burton Wilson in North Dakota Visit

Burton E. Wilson, a west side real estate dealer and insurance broker, returned from a two weeks' visit in North Dakota this morning to report belated winter gripping the state as in Iowa. Farmers anxiously await temperate spring breezes to begin their farm work.

North Dakota Burton E. Wilson West Side Iowa

Open Old Kiefer Savings Bank Evaluate Reopening

Hazleton Indiana March 26 Special means the Kiefer Savings bank directors meet this afternoon to decide whether to reopen under new management and with greater capital or to close it in favor of establishing another bank. The bank was voluntarily closed March 18 after a eight day run caused by fear and suspending business. Bank Examiner Woelever from Des Moines was auditing the books.

Hazleton Kiefer Savings Bank Woelever Des Moines Kiefer Bank

Realty Dealers Banquet Set at HummeI Hotel Tonight

The Water loo Real Estate Dealers association prepares for its annual banquet at the Hummel hotel at 6 o'clock this evening. Gavon Brebner, secretary, will serve as toastmaster and preside at the tables while prominent members deliver addresses. New officers to serve next year will be elected, with retiring officers named as M. J. Pommer president, Gavon Brebner secretary, and M. B. Neff treasurer.

Waterloo Real Estate Dealers’ Association Hummel Hotel Gavon Brebner Toasitmaster M. J. Pommer Gayon Brebner M. B. Neff

For Sale Notices From The James Gardiner Co

Classified ad brief listing sales and contact details including a 6 room Grand View house with 60 by 189 lot electric lighting furnace basement and small cash payment balance as rent plus an electric ceiling fan 110 volts and a separate phone contact 721 for a team sale and 266 for the house care Courier is noted.

Care Courier Grand View The James Gardiner Co Logan Avé

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