Alumni Banquet Program Announced for East High
The East High Alumni association unveiled the annual banquet and program led by toastmaster Will Evans class of 1899 a prominent attorney. Speakers include Mrs Carrie Bodell Buechele 1834 Mrs Wirt P Hoxte 1892 Mrs Alice Daily Brown 1900 Mr Harry Reed 1910 and Miss Fannie Gates 1889 with theme Then and Now and What Next. Banquet set for June 8 at Walnut Street Baptist church with a business meeting before speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East High Alumni Association
B. J. Howrey
Will Evans
Park- Suaburg
Carrie Bodell
Buechele
Waterloo
Wirt P. Hoxte
Alice Daily
Brown
Harry Reed
State University of Iowa
Fannie Gates
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Lost factory mystery persists in Waterloo search
Secretary Van Vieck of the Board of Trade continues efforts to locate the so called lost factory referenced in prior paper. Despite inquiries sparked by a Courier and Reporter article, no evidence of a rock crusher and pulverizer factory in Waterloo has surfaced to support the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Vieck
Board of Trade
Courier and
Waterloo
John Moody
California
Aplington Community Notes and Opening Day Baseball
In Aplington on May 20 residents reported visits by Mr and Mrs Ed Burns and Mr Milton McKee with Mrs Eustis of Cedar Falls. The Presbyterian church was painted interiorly last week. Mother's Day observances at the church featured a strong program and good turnout. Freeman Wightman, mother, and Mrs Van Meter visited Parkersburg. Jerry Golvin began walls on a new house in the east part of town. Mrs Jas Coler and children returned to Steamboat Rock. Hermena Jannsen traveled to Waverly for tonsil removal. Openings for baseball season came with a game against Wellsburg. Crystal theatre offered Pathe Weekly with Mexican War news. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for funeral aid to Mrs Goodsell and family with G A R and W R C Cedar Falls assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aplington
Ed. Burns
Milton McKee
Eustis
Cedar Falls
S. J. van Meter
Presbyterian Church
Freeman Wightman
van Meter
Parkersburg
Jerry Golvin
Jas. Coler
Steamboat Rock
Hermena Jannsen
Waverly
Wellsburg
Infant Daughter Dead at Two Weeks
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Anderson died this morning on Short Stanoon at the St. Francia home. She was two weeks old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Anderson
Short Stanoon
St. Francia Hom
Mediation Talks Advance in Niagara Falls Conference
At Niagara Falls negotiations shift from informal talks to guiding discussions between American and Mexican delegates. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan maintain direct lines with mediators Lamar and Lehmann as the first step toward a formal peace proposal unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noan
Argentina
United States
Mexico
Washington
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Bryan
Niagara Falls
Ont
White House
Lamar
Lehmann
Bank Clearings and Real Estate Transfers in Waterloo Week
Waterloo weekly bank clearings totaled 2 465 990 25 with May 21 1914 figures. Realty transfers show deeds mortgages and chattel mortgages for the period May 20 1914 to May 21 1914 along with year to date totals and comparisons to last year. Mortgage totals include 2 839 75 and 760 505 73 for various categories with instruments filed reaching 3 908 to date versus 3 027 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isls Ecanmeyees
AVIZ
Cosas T
Tgls Eee Bao
Kern to Demand Senate Vote on Tolls Repeal
Senator Kern will push for a Senate vote on repeal of the tolls exemption clause in the Panama Canal Act. He expects to demand a vote at the end of speeches scheduled for May 27 after Senator Root and others spoke opposing repeal. White enameled combiner bargain advertised at 95 cents this week by Bargain Variety, phone 202.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Root
Senate
Kern
Move church building to new site on Mobile street
Work began to relocate the old railroad chapel from Fourth street to Mobile street where the African M.B.E. congregation will use it. Removal and remodeling will be rushed so worship may start in the building early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad
Fourth Street
Mobile Street
M.be
Club Gives Party After Membership Contest Victory
The Y M C A club banquet honored Miss Scott's division winner with guests including Miss Qureen and Rachel Jones. A Birthday anniversary guest received silver gifts and a large bouquet of roses. Officials note they will not leave Waterloo before June 18, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Qureen
Rachel Jones
Waterloo
H.R. Shannon
Brinkman
Protest Over Possible Cedar River Beach Ban
Negro residents in Waterloo protest a possible city ordinance to bar colored people from Cedar River bathing at municipal sites. Rev I W Bess argues the council has no lawful right to block bathing at any spot and would face court challenge if such a prohibition were enacted. He notes the city might limit renting bathing suits or usage of the bath house but cannot bar colored swimmers using their own suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cadar
I. W. Bess
African Methodist Church
Mr. Beas
Special entertainment at Dunkerton Church
Dunkerton Iowa May 21 a unique program is planned at the Methodist church next Saturday evening. The Midget quartet of Waterloo will present vocal and instrumental music with humorous readings performed by four young women noted for advanced musical talent. They will also assist sacred music at Sunday service. Dr Billingsley district superintendent will preach the evening sermon. The third quarterly conference business session follows Monday at 9 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkerton
Methodist
Midget Quartet
Waterloo
Billingsley
Town Talk: Local Officials and Bankers Visit Waterloo
Alfred Longley traveled to Chicago on business while railroad agents R J Hamilton J J Fitzgerald and G A Carlson were in Waterloo on inspection and transactions. Bankers F W Powers and C F Berry returned from Dubuque for a Group Four convention. Supervisors met with state highway commissioner J W Holden to discuss highway improvements. Mrs H W Lyon underwent surgery and is resting. Players Stadtfeld Gardner Baker Sutcliffe released. some may join other Central association clubs. County Auditor Rainbow reminds clerks and trustees to call for weed notices. last year he acted under a specific order, though law lacks such provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Fitzgerald
United States Express Company
Waterloo
G. A. Carlson
Great Western Railroad
St. Paul
F. W. Powers
Black Hawk National Bank
C. F. Berry
The
Security Savings Bank
Dubuque
Group Four
Pitonets Gardner
Baker
Sutcliffe
Stadtfeld
Central Association
Rainbow
Bought Stolen Bicycle Leads to Custody for Clarence Tull
Clarence Tull aged 18 was arrested on charges for buying a bicycle from a 15 year old boy without parental consent. The bike was stolen. Tull paid $8.28 and sold it for $18. The juvenile thief who stole two bicycles and three tires was also detained by Detective McEwen ey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Tull
Young Tull
McEweeney
Plan for Opening of Bathing Beach at Cedar River Park
At the Cedar River park board meeting secretary Fred Hacker announced Walter Coram as 1914 bathing beach manager. Plans target a Sunday opening for May 31 with a refreshment stand dining pavilion and bath house overhaul scheduled. A Waterloo Military Band sacred concert will headline opening day. The commission also added new equipment and minor beach updates and ordered 6500 gallons of oil for drives and roads to be used in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Park Commissioners
Fred Hacker
Walter Coram
Cedar River Park
Bath Horse
Waterloo Military Band
County Officials Investigate Death of Newborn in River
County officials probe the death of a newborn found in the Cedar River on a Wednesday. Chief Leighton reported to County Attorney Hoxle and Garener E. F. Kistner as they review the discovery and surrounding family actions. Neighbors say the child was not buried and suggest a prior similar case involving the same family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton
Hoxle
Garener
E. F. Kistner
Cedar River
Chief Leighton Suspends Officer Over On Duty Intoxication
Patrolman George Schmidt was suspended by Chief Leighton for alleged on duty intoxication while patrolling the north city beat. A report cites Schmidt found sleeping on a pool table in a billiard parlor. his star, club, and revolver were seized and he was sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schmidt
Leighton
Schmidt
Wetlauter
Prisoner Charles Fisher of Humboldt Declares Drug Use
Charles Fisher of Humboldt Kansas appeared at police headquarters this morning asking for protection. He is described as violently insane and at noon today a physician was summoned to provide temporary relief. Fisher said he has been drinking heavily and had taken some drugs, though he denies craving drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fisher
Humboldt
Kan
Brazilian Vessels Require Brazilian Doctor Onboard
All Brazilian coastwise passenger vessels must have a doctor nominated by the Minister of the Interior aboard. The rule applies to ships with more than seventy two passengers and covers both casual and regular passenger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
Flanagan’s Boy A Homeward Hope Amid Ironies
In the Alaskan twilight, Larry Flanagan learns his father Dennis Flanagan and Molly Delaney prosper while Larry’s western venture collapses with the railroad bust. Molly’s loyalty and Dennis’s dream of Emeralds clash with Larry’s pride as he confronts hardship and the loved ones awaiting his return.
Emerald Eyes and the Homecoming on St Patrick's Day
Molly and Uncle Dennis find joy as Larry returns poor but alive after seeking fortune in Alaska. His green eyes and devotion outshine promised emeralds, and Molly reaffirms love over wealth while welcoming him back to their humble Irish home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
Douglas Flanagan
Corinne
Molly
Molly Delaney
Sam
Dennis
Larry Flacagen
Pather
Cail
Hazenvilly
Dennis Downigan
Ireland
Agen
County Autrio
Bly Faraway Howe
Denula
Larry Wlanagan
Uncle Dennig
Dennig
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick
Dennia Flanagan
Kis
Alaska
Father
Sweetheart
Dennia
Lassie
Voters Fail to Meet Memorial Hall Law in Black Hawk County
Civil war veterans aiming to fund a Memorial hall in Black Hawk county face a stalemate as only 90 of 182 soldiers have voted. The three men chosen by posts C D Becker Laborte City W W Smith Cedar Falls were not elected yet due to insufficient ballots cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Poat
C. D. Becker
Laborte City Post
W. W. Smith
Cedar Falls Post
John Call
Turned preacher down at state Congregational meeting
Local temperance groups cheered as Rev. O D Short of Sioux City, noted for signing a saloon petition, was slated to speak at Marshalltown’s state Congregational conference but his engagement was canceled after organizers learned of the petition sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Short
Sioux City
State Conference of Congregational Churches
Marshalle Town
Evil of Booze Film Planned for City Run
Moving pictures and lectures on the harm of alcohol are to be shown in this city. The Business Men's Temperance association is arranging with a representative of the Anti-Alcohol Foundation to organize an exhibit and program detailing liquor's effects on the human system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Temperaire Association
The
Anti-Alcohol Foundation
Banquet Tickets Out For Temperance Association Event
Tickets for the Business Men's Temperance association banquet and annual meeting at the Knights of Pythias hall on May 26 are distributed. Seating at the banquet is limited to 425 with music by an orchestra from Walnut Street Baptist church. speaker list may add D. W. Norris Jr., editor of the Marshalltown Times-Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Temperance Association
Knights of Pythias
Walnut Street Baptist Church
D. W. Norris
Jjr
Marshalltown Times-Republican
RIC OFTAINMENT TOFESAS RAG RIOTIC ENTERTAIN
Riotic entertainment featuring patriotic songs and readings titled Days of 61 to be held at the Grace M church tomorrow evening under the Ladies Aid society. Proceeds go toward completing a $1000 pledge for the new church building. Program includes Mrs Irena Dohde as accompanist and performances by Rev I W Gess and local choirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stace M. HE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies’Aid Society
Irena Dohde
I. W. Gess
African Church Choir
Also Mentioned on This Page
East High “Grads
Crystal Theatre
Pathe
Goodsell
W. R.C
Hiram Goodsell
Drening Courier and
Daily Reporter
Vera Cruz
Sacred Heart
Chmrch
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Waterloo Bank Clearings
Caaseeseee
Sen. Kern
Dunkerton Church
Alfred Longley
Chicago
R. J. Hamilton
Louisville & Nashie Railroad
Yesteray
Rownd
Leland
Virden
McQuilkin
Demuth
Strayer
J. W. Holden
H. W. Lyon
Presbyterian
Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate
Migdieee Sseercierseuvann i
Setevenue
Hilton
England
Hope
Harold A. Hilton
Harold H. Hilton
Sandwich
Flanagan’s Boy
Hazenville
Larry Flanagan
Lome
Mike Dolan
Afike Dolan
Lttle Western Railroad
Dennis Flanagan
Milnery
Larry Tn
Mike Dolant
Moly
Ste
Soldiens Blow
Evening Courier
Beloe
South St
Bratnaber St
Ford
Buick
Maxwell
Independent Motor Car Co
Eighth
Sycamore Streets
Pine St
Barry Patch
John K. Green
Green, Kesley, Ta
West Fourth &J
Haat Fourth St
Flrst National Bank Bldg
Galloway Company
I. C
M-32
Care Courter
Se Armor
J. EB. Jordan
Pionn Ride
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