Gardener Robbed While Going Home Near Black Hawk Bridge
William Walters a track gardener living at 1264 Walgate avenue was robbed near the Black Hawk bridge on Fails avenue at about 8 30 pm as two men jumped from the roadside one seized the horse and the other held him at gunpoint demanding money Walters turned over his pocketbook containing 4 50 He gave a description of the assailants and Cedar Falls police and Cedar Falls authorities were alerted but the suspects remain at large.
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Wliam Walters
Walgate Avenue
Black Hawk Bridge
Fails Avenue
Waterloo
Hoyt
Fourth
Sycamore
Black
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Sons
Hunt
Tiny Tim Tiny Elephant and Mighty Lion at Waterloo Show
The Uued Brothers Modern United Shows bring Tiny Tim the tiniest performing elephant to Waterloo on Monday May 17. Tim endears children with playful tricks and a gentle nature, while Ceasar the lion and two cubs entertain with feats and danger in the menagerie. The Evening Courier and Reporter will buy tickets for local carrier boys for the performance.
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Tiny Tims
Uued Brothers
United
Waterloo
Tiny Tim
Tim
Gays le
Nimi Her
Tin
Lowe
Manuel of
Por
Liman
Linge
Sjza Ceasar
Huse
Evening Courier and
Advertisement claims Japan as sole oriental sheet mass producer
An ad asserts that Japan is the only oriental country where sheet mass is manufactured.
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Japan
Waverly Social Updates and Local Visits
Ma Lloyd Strom and daughter returned to Oolwein after a week at the Strom home. Francis Elter of Owell visited Ed. Sebunewht home. Mrs D B Gaylord hosted a dinner for young ladies. Mrs W C Murden of Des Moines and Miss Ruth Tyrrell were visitors. Mrs Leo Stenzel left for Oakdale for treatment. Griffith is a patient at the hospital. Birth announced of a son to Mr and Mrs Clarener Aleark of Denver. Mis Lillian Clark has left for Thompson Roads, Va to teach in the government school.
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Waryerly
Ma. Lloyd ‘Strom
Oolwein
C. Strom
Francis Elter
Ovlwell
Ed. Sebuknevht
D. B. Gaylord
Wlc. Murden
Des Moines
W. C. Murden
Ruth Tyrrell
Pearl Krause
Sumner
McClary
Tripol
Lee Burnum
Oelwein
Leo Stenzel
Oakdale
Griffith
Clarener Aleark
Denver
Lucinda Remick
Cole
John Testiader
Clawile Rowray
Sin
Witerloo
Lillian Clark
Tinadanier
Thimpson Toads
Sehond
Local Delights and Distances Across Dumont Scene
Dumont May 11 notes visitors and returns from Wisconsin and Michigan visits. Residents Mrs Morley and Mrs Clow hosted relatives. Rev J C Metcalf and wife traveled to Kansas City. Local pupils and alumni welcomed former principal J J Perdue back, now facing eye trouble. A car pocketbook loss near Commercial Fires and Park Avenue ends the update.
Unnamed Waterloo Youth Sentenced After Robbery Plot
John Huat a 22 year old Austrian, lured by an unknown Cedar Rapids man, helped rob a Waterloo jewelry store. After a chase and escape, Huat pleaded guilty to robbery and received up to five years at Anamosa reform school. Police suspect the tale may be part of a jail delivery plan.
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John Tinat
Ilnat
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Hnat
Cedac Rapids
Thelie Rapids
Hust
Hunt
Waterloo
Huat
Anamosa Reformatory
Fellows
Sherif
Hnnt
Board of Review to Complete Work Tonight
City council members acting as a board of review plan to finish assessing work this evening. If completed, a date will be set for a war hearing allowing property owners to protest. All merchandise assessments will be reviewed with a comparative statement showing merchant stakes and likely sweeping changes.
Vanderbilt remark remembered after Lulstania sinking
London on May 13 reports the Bishop of London recalling Alfred G. Vanderbilt near death during the Lulstania disaster. He quoted Vanderbilt saying Come and let us save the kiddies, a line that the Evening Courier notes has travelled widely and touched many Waterloo homes.
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London
Lulstania
Waifs and Strays Society
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Assessment Reforms Delicate Mix of Reductions and Increases
The note indicates a portion of assessments will be reduced while a number will be increased, signaling a targeted adjustment in property valuations. Local officials balance tax equity with revenue needs as figures are finalized this evening.
Announcements of lodge meetings and events
Melchoir court No 8 Tribe Ben Hur will meet in regular session in A O U W hall tomorrow evening with dancing for members and friends. There will be a stated conclave Ascalon commandery No 25 K O T K Friday evening. All knights urged to attend.
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Melchoir Court
Tribe Ben Hur
Regulat Sion
Fol & Co. Trial Package Offer Advertisement
A vintage ad invites readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co. Chicago for a trial package including Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Chartic Tablets. Sold by all druggists.
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Fol & Co
Chicago
Foley’s Honey and Tar Co
Foley
d _ Bists
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Rugo Bros
Palm Beach
Wang & Miller + Cea
W. A. Covell & Son
West Fourth Street
Waverly
Dumont
Mich
John Becker
Clarks
J. C. Metcalt
Momley
Kansas City
Schromber
Mwitencock
J. J. Perdue
Woodburn
Jtown
Perdue
W. OS
Austin
A. W. Pfaltsgraff
C. Itruin
Dis- Carl Bookemeier Has His Cellar Neatly Due In the New Part of Dumono
C. Staid
Monty
L. Brockway
Cedar Falls Reed
Park Avenue
John Huat
Cadar Rapids
Tella
Formavorys
Board of Review
A. G. Vanderbilt
East Fourth Street
Iowa
Dolly
New York
Michigan
Hersher's
van Camp
Eureka
Zoe Bob
Mre
Brrens
Commercial Street
Panama
Waterloo Savings Bank
Waterloo West
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