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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1913
Page
6
Assured styles for spring feature 30 dress designs in sizes 2 to 14 years from trusted gingham chambray and percale brands. Dresses for ages 2 to 6 at 50c and up to 14 years at 98c with many wash options from 49c, plus better selections from 1.50 to 5.00 on the 4th Floor. Little boys wash suits in sizes 2 to 4 years in white and blue, priced 1.75 to 2.50.
Paul Davis returns from Chicago with first class merchandise. Spot cash and large-quantity distribution attract manufacturers. Mrs Sweeney in Chicago seeks newest items for Cloak and Suit Department as shipments arrive by express and freight.
Andrew M Chamberlain aged 68 prominent citizen and veteran dairy man died at 6 am after years of tuberculosis illness at his home 216 Maple street. Funeral arrangements announced for tomorrow afternoon.
The obituary recalls Andrew Mark Chamberlain born 1855 in Dover and long tied to Winthrop and Waterloo industry. He and his son ran a store and he led creamery ventures across towns, later founding Chamberlain Machine Works in Waterloo before illness. He died after a career shaping Iowa dairy business. Also noted is the death of Anna Eliza McCarthy aged 65 in Manchester after hospitalization.
Immediate relatives of the deceased from Waterloo attend the funeral scheduled for Wednesday at 10 AM in Manchester. The notice lists the residence as Waterloo and names the time and place of services.
A. T. Hukill, superintendent of the west side schools, says consolidation of east and west side schools is for the people of Waterloo to decide. He notes the Real Estate board renewed the movement but adds he has not stated a position and final say rests with the two elected school boards.
Hosteter, owner of the Hosteter building, today let a contract for extensive improvements. The Chinese restaurant space will be vacated and repurposed. The second floor will hold six light housekeeping flats and two office suites, with a new heating plant. A new building is planned across the street, replacing the former Two Peters restaurant. The old structures are to be torn down.
J M Gibson state manager of the Homesteaders will reorganize Waterlon lodge No 1 in Waterloo this week at the Labor Temple. About seventy five members expected with a program and supper. Open meeting to follow with Waterloo Order of Knights and Ladies of Security in attendance.
County Attorney seeks contempt arrest of L O Hieber druggist over alleged breach of temporary injunction. Clerk Fred S Pettit issues an injunction against himself to restrain future warrants and orders, while Sheriff Shores must serve the writ on Pettit. Unusual action stems from Hoxie affidavit alleging contempt in the original case, with multiple officials named in the restraining order.
Dramatic Dayton flood covers Third Street with twenty feet of water and undermines a major concrete bridge over the Miami River. Early reports claimed the bridge had given way, endangering river ferries and local commerce as waters rise and stock is ruined.
Preparations are complete for the largest initiation of candidates since January by the Knights and Ladies of Security of Waterloo. All new members will be initiated Wednesday at the Labor temple hall with robes for officers. The event marks the order’s 21st birthday and includes a piano solo, readings, songs, and a social hour with refreshments for about 400 attendees.
The City Bowling league ends this evening with Engravers and Boosters near the top. Forecasted final standings list Marks Invincibles M S Boosters Engravers Pattern Makers. An April 7 two-man series opens with entries already received from Huntscha and Hill Mackin and Person Weltzin and Smith Hansen and Jessen Trost and Gallagher Jackman and Dunleavy Mucha and Weil Forhan and Luten Stary and Friedl. A city tournament may follow the series.
Lou Hodshon aged 47 died Sunday afternoon about 1 oclock near Clarksville Ta after a period of typhoid malaria He is survived by his widow and six children Floyd Tracy Helen Dorothy Lowell and Ruth Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church this afternoon with burial in Lynwood Reverend Clarence McConnell and Mrs Hodshons sister and brother from West Superior Wis attended the services A notice of an evening sermon follows.
The Iowa legislature opens a clash over the Stipe utilities bill with a later house vote likely and a provision requiring joint house senate approval for commissioner appointments. A three member Vic Commission to study social causes is discussed along with several local fraternal notices and upcoming conventions.
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