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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1920

Page

4

Wood 6540 Ahead in Two-Thirds of Indiana Counted

Indiana primary results show Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood leading Hiram Johnson by 5383 votes with 3247 precincts reported. McCray leads Republican governor race, while Dr. Carlton B. McCullough dominates Democratic gubernatorial field with large margin. Statewide totals include Wood 54303 Johnson 48912 Lowden 24407 Harding 13212.

Indianapolis Ind Lake Vanderburgh Indiana Leonard Wood Hiram Johnson Wood Johnson Frank O. Lowden Illinois Warren G. Harding Ohio McCray Warren T. McCray Kentland James W. Fesler E. C. Toner Anderson Fesler Toner Carlton McCulough Mason J.niblack Vincennes John Isenberger North Manchester J. K. Risk LaForette McCullough Niblack Isenberger Risk Atti A.M Lee

Early Settler of Waterloo Dies at 79 in Fresno

William Henry Harrison Becher longtime Waterloo resident died at his Fresno home after pneumonia complications. He was active in First Baptist Church and worked in painting and paperhanging. Survived by son Lewis. widow and daughter Lulu predeceased him. Burial planned at Elmwood Cemetery beside wife and daughter.

William Henry Harrison Becher Waterloo Fresno Cal First Baptist Church California Lewis Lulu Kistner Elmwood Cemetery

Sunday Schools Convene Next Week at First Brethren Waterloo

Sunday schools will meet May 12 to 17 at First Brethren Church Waterloo to plan interchurch cooperation. Delegates from county churches will discuss forming a paid secretary role and a joint plan under the Interchurch World Movement led by Rev C F Smith Waterloo. Key speakers include Dr R W Bowden and Dr John A Barr with events Thursday afternoon and evening.

Black Hawk Bonnty First Brethren Church Waterloo World Movement C. F. Smith Water!oo Wader O. G. Herbrecht Des Moines Young People Elizabeth Dean W. H. Beachler R. W. Bowden St Paul Ramsey County Minn John A. Barr Dead Moines College

Great Problems To Be Discussed At Burlington Meeting

Delegates from the Town State Manufacturers association including W E Olson travel to Burlington for the eighteenth annual convention. Topics cover labor questions hours housing welfare and safety, anti strike laws, workers compensation, and freight traffic. Harry F Atwood of Chicago to deliver the principal banquet address on Back to the Republic.

Manufacturers’ Association W. E. Olson Greater Waterloo Burlington Iowa Cities Iowa

Redistricted Boy Scout Districts Adopt Twelve Regions

Advices reach local Boy Scout headquarters on a country wide redistricting shifting to twelve districts from six. Iowa placed in the eighth district with Colorado Kansas Missouri Nebraska and Wyoming. J H Piper named executive for the eighth district headquartered in Kansas City Missouri. Waterloo council officials meet at scout headquarters to plan troop activities with scout masters and assistants expected.

Lowa Central West Colorado Kansas Missouri Nebraska J. Wyoming J. H. Piper Kansas City Waterloo Council Boy’ Scouts Scout

City in Brief: Local Notes and Notices

S Parker Liehty motored to Reinbeck on business. Otto Borchert of Milwaukee is in the city on business. Zelma Price filed for divorce from Clinton Price. Mrs Ella M Buzard hosts her daughter Mrs Charles Teeter of Chicago. Strand theatre brickwork resumes after two weeks delay. The Bolo club plans a special session at Memorial hall tonight. Mrs George W Meyer and daughter travel to Omaha for the weekend. Vera Moreland, recovering from surgery, shows improvement. Rev L M Nanninga to speak on Modern Amusements at First Evangelical church Thursday. J B Harrison of Houston visits Waterloo sisters and a sister near Janesville. George Galarno, ex Waterloo journalist, in city visiting a sister in La Porte City. Last day to file county nominating papers is Friday May 7. filings due 30 days before June 7 primary. Mr and Mrs B R Bachtell return from West Union after death in the family. Mr and Mrs C E Ransier back from California. health improved. Municipal court judges may hire a court reporter and journal clerk up to 125 monthly. no appointment yet. Dancing at the Forum Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Rummage sale First Baptist Church May 6 and 7. Cecilian Society card party and dance at KC hall tonight. admission 10 cents.

J. B. Harrison Houston Tex Elizabeth Minnie Harrison Waterloo George Briden Janesville George Galarno State Auditor Des Moines Dubuque la Porte City J. A. Francis B. R. Bachtell Magnolia Avenue West Union C. E. Ransier California Ransier Edwards, Longley, Ransier & Harris First Baptist Church Cecilian Society KC. Hall Bic

Funeral Services For Martha Weatherwax And Faynette McElhinney

Funeral services are announced for Mrs. Martha Weatherwax at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at her daughter Mrs. Herbert M. Reed’s home on 519 Third Street East with Rev. Fred Clark officiating and burial in Fairview. Miss Faynette Phyllis McElhinney’s services will be held tomorrow at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with Rev. Thomas Horton, burial in Fairview Mausoleum. An 84 year old woman, Mrs. R C Norton, collapsed on Fourth Street East but regained consciousness and was taken home, then briefly fainted again. she is recovering.

Martha Weatherwax Herbert M. Reed Third Street East Fred Clark Fairview Faynelle M’ Elbinney Third Street West Faynette Phyllis McElhinney St. Mark 'S Episcopal Church Thomas Horton Fairview Mausoleum R. C. Norton Fourth Street Independence Avenue Radium Annoance Co Bradbury Bldg Los Angeles Calif

Receiver Appointed for Waverly Concern

Waverly La May 5 Special Nat P Ellis secretary and treasurer of Central Livestock Loan Co has been appointed receiver for that corporation on application filed by him Saturday

Waverly Nat P. Ellis Central Livestock & Loan Co

Amusement Rules Debate at Methodist Conference

A resolution at the Methodist Episcopal general conference seeks a constitutional report on amusements rules. Debate over disciplining dancers card players horserace attendance and other conduct prompts potential church remonstrance and possible expulsion for continued violations. The session also handles funds for secular schools and requests for a missionary bishop in India.

Associated Presa Wes Moinek Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference Committee On State Methodist Episcopal General Conference Committee On United States China Committee On Foreign Missions India

Diverse real estate and sale notices in local classified section

Classified column lists for sale furniture including beds sideboard and vacuum cleaner, rental offers for a four room apartment, a four acre Cedar Heights tract for trade, a modern four room house near Cedar Falls, and several other real estate and rental items with prices and contact notes. Also includes rental of rooms, demonstration jobs, and a gold Sunday School pin for return.

Hagerma Ted Gi Dotson-Berwin Vo Kent Soupie Jrreferred Randlett Okla Stewn al Batate Oqnick West Eleventh Street Bertul Ave Berich Avenue W. We Lytie Rhane Leland Avenue East Side Lytle Cedar Falls M. A. Corrigan Farm New Hartford Jersey Jefferson Street Betate Sp Cotage M. Storm & Co Ieee Chautauqua Park E. M. Storm & Co Haing Tor T F. BR. Snetl Sunnyside Heal Estate Cedar Heights Whitney Road Waterloo West J. W. Bronson American Express’ Company Snell Sunny Side Latay- Pite

Public utilities feel stress of money shortage

Wholesale dealers offer oversupply goods at 60 days' time while railroads in Chicago struggle to move merchandise. The National City Bank warns of serious perils in the industrial system including wage and price dislocation from the gold standard and complex industry structure hindering progress. More production and thrift are urged to restore conditions.

WWA Chicago New York

Car Shortage Hit Rising Food Costs in Hearings

Washington May 5 The shortage of freight cars is a major factor in high food prices, heard by the house interstate commerce committee from Middle West Grain Dealers Association. They urged $300 million extra to railroads to relieve the crisis and move vast grain stores withheld from market. Cummins and Alfred P. Thom discussed railroad financing for car purchases as hearings continued with bankers to be heard.

Washington, D. C House Interstate Commerce Conmittes Middle West Grain Dealers Association Ewe Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce Cummins Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Alfred P. Thom Senate Toomorrow

Danderine Ad Promises Hair Revival and Dandruff Removal

Vintage ad copy touts Danderine as a hair treatment available for a few cents. It claims after use no fallen hair or dandruff, with every hair regaining life, vigor, brightness, more color and thickness.

Burglars Leave Trail for Dogs After Parker Bros Store Loot

In Jesup Iowa May 5 burglars entered Parker Bros furniture store and stole 20 rugs valued at 1500 to 2000 dollars and other merchandise. They lowered loot from the second story to the alley and exited through a rarely used door. Bloodhounds followed the trail for a distance as the Buchanan county sheriff and others pursue clues to identify the suspects.

Jesup Parker Bros Bloodheings F. M. Shores Waterloo Buchanan County

Pritchard Relapses After Brief Outdoor Recovery

Carl Pritchard, who appeared to recover from severe injuries from a fall on April 12, suffered a relapse and is again bedridden at 418 Iowa Street. He now endures severe headaches, likely caused by the head injury.

Carl Pritchard Iowa Street Pritchard

Birth announcements and a linguistic note

Birth notices report a son to Mr and Mrs Charles Wesley Grady Orange township on May 1 and a 50m birth to Mr and Mrs Hasei C Bender 214 Center on May 3. Maynard Washburn in ill2 Cleveland on May 4 also welcomed a son. Term Bubbert Harlan is described as a Spanish Indian origin meaning little creeks.

Charles Wesley Grady Orange Township Hasei C. Bender Center Lawrence Maynard James Washburn Cleveland Bubbert Harlan

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Buchanan's S. Parker Liehty Reinbeck Otto Borchert Milwaukee Zelma Price Clinton Price Ella.m. Buzard Denver Street Charles Teeter Strand Theatre Memorial Hall George W. Meyer Arthur Shaffer Jackson Street Omaha Vera Moreland Fifth Street West St. Francis Hospital L. M. Nanninga First Evangelical Church Waverly Concern M.E Park Drive Brethren S&s. S Pinkerton Grocery Ward Call After & Welock Thompson Ave BOO Mouse West Side FEONA H.C. L Ut-K First Rational Bank Arizona Buck Waterloo Fruit & Commission CO Waterloo, Okt Fifth St National Beverage Company Free Westinghouse Electric Waterloo Electric Supply Company Schuneman West Side Drug Co Free Sewing “Machine Company The Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company Electric Free Westinghouse Free - Westinghouse Anil
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