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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1914

Page

3

Local Church Delegation Attends Regional Convention

A Waterloo Central Christian church delegation of thirty or more members traveled to Cedar Falls for the annual convention of the Christian churches of Iowa’s northeastern district. Mrs. A Z Ross of Eureka, Illinois, spoke on the CWBM and missionary work by her son Smory Ross in Africa. The meeting featured Miss Callie Cline, circle hour, and special music. attendance was strong with many churches represented as sessions continue.

Central Christian Church of Waterloo Cedar Falls Christian Churches Iowa A. Z. Ross Eureka Jsmory Ross Africa C.H. Morris Marshalltown Callie Cline Model Society

Black Hawk Roads Hurt Waterloo Business, Says Hardwell

Chicago businessman C. W. Hardwell, during a Waterloo stop, blamed Black Hawk county road conditions for lost trade and warned that rough stretches two miles from the city deter auto travelers. He said improved main routes could keep small-town shoppers from Dubuque and Cedar Rapids, boosting local merchants.

Black Hawk County Waterloo C. W. Hardwell Chicago Black Bath County Mardwell Hardwell Independence Avenue Dubuque Cedar Rapids Marshalltown

City officials inspect White motor service truck

Mayor Thompson Fire Chief Dunham and councilmen Burter Casebeer and Hover traveled to Sioux City to witness a White Automobile Co service truck demonstration. This marks their second inspection of fire apparatus and likely will prompt council action at the next meeting.

Thompson Dunham Burter Casebeer Hover Sioux City White Automobile Co

Start Wrecking for Skyscraper in Commercial Street

Three story brick structure to be torn down as Leavitt Johnson National Bank moves to clear the Commercial Street site for a new twelve story building. H A Maine & Company began demolition of an old brick barn and a frame office while Covell hardware and Wang Miller shoe stores prepare to relocate. Architects Proudfoot Bird Rawson submitted a ground plan, later reviewed by J H Sedewick and others who advised alterations. A basement is planned but details await final decisions including possible barber shop and bathrooom access via elevators.

Leavitt & Johnson National Bank H. A. Maine & Company Covell Hardware Wang& Miller Covell Fourth Street West A. Asquith & Brother Proudfoot

Exonerated officer involved in property dispute shove case

Detective J. F. McSweeney was exonerated from disturbing the public quiet after arraignment in police court. W. B. Cole filed the information. witnesses included Cole and his two 18 year old sons Robert and Donald. The dispute centered on renting and moving a motorcycle garage on McSweeney property, with no evidence of a blow.

J. F. McSweeney W.B. Cole Cole Robert Donald Meyers McSweeney Robert Cole Mce-Sweeney

McSweeney Testimony Left Unclear on Blow Strike

The record notes that it could not be determined if Mr. McSweeney delivered a blow. He was not called to testify, leaving the question unresolved in court proceedings.

McSweeney

Picnic planned by stenographers at Cedar River Park

Stenographers in the Commercial building plan a picnic at Cedar River Park this evening. Details are sparse but attendees are expected to gather for a casual outdoor event near the river.

Cedar River Park

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