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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1914

Page

11

What of the Future of Memorial Day

Supt C W Kilne says future observance rests on teaching patriotism to children in home and school and keeping Civil War veterans memories alive. He urges press pulp it and lectures to explain the veterans service. Waterloo west schools chief Anson Hakill backs perpetuating Memorial Day as renews with each year. He notes universal appeal across social strata and predicts younger generations must carry the observance forward as veterans decline.

C. W. Kilne Kilne Stepa Hakill Grand Army of the Republic

Fifth Mrs Nat Goodwin Mad Dog Causes Big Losses

Des Moines May 29 A hotel porter failed to distinguish a trunk with valuable gowns of Marjorie Moreland fifth wife of Nat Goodwin from a drummer's trunk. A flood at the Chamberlain hotel damaged the goods worth over $3,000. Attorney Frank Lowe said suit may follow. Mason City May 29 A mad dog in Portland township caused hundreds of dollars in losses. Fred S. Furness filed for damages for cattle sheep and other stock plus fowl. The dog was killed, owner unavailable.

Nat Goodwin Mad Dog Big Mason City Des Moines Chamberlain Hotel Marjorie Moreland Goodwin Chamberlain Portland Township Board of Supervisors Fred S. Furness Drake Hawes Robinson Longley Crawel

Town Talk: Local People on Visit and Daily Affairs

Mr A Deoar of Johnson Neb and William Duffy of Elkaton SD visit Waterloo for business and leisure. Calhoun of Parkersburg and others stop in for meetings. Memorial day events and school programs unfold as residents travel, queue for hospital care, and workmen remodel a downtown home. A Waterloo fire damages clothes at the Steam Laundry. The Waterlan Woman's Suffrage group plans a key meeting. Floyd Whipkey returns home after 15 years away to settle near Waterton. Ansel Conners, 17, is jailed for stealing his brother's bicycle.

A. Deoar Johnson Neb Waterloo Wiliam Duffy Elkaton Calhoun Parkersburg Aid W. C. Logan Des Moines William Gipe la Porte City Samuel Wilson Hudson Burton RE. Wilson Cal Waterloo Business College Indar River Park Calista Simmons Presbyterian Hospital Buffion Stark Elathas Waterlan Woman's Suffrage Society Elle McCollum Jones Floyd Whipkey Orange Township Trent , & C Whipkys Waterton Ansel Conners Custindy Thea Conners

Burglars Driven From Lime Street Refreshment Tent

Early this morning two Black individuals attempted to burglarize a refreshment tent on Lime Street near High. They were frightened away by Ben Mishop and Rex Chambers who owned the tent and were asleep inside. A struggle caused bottles to crash. About $14 in cash was kept by Mishop. At 3 o'clock a Fosselman Ice Cream driver surprised another intruder emerging from a carnival edge tent. watchman inside had slept through.

Lime Street High Ben Hishop Rex Chambers Neesro Mishop At & O'Clock Fosselman Ice Cream Company Lawrence Hunt

Friend Steals Wedding Fund Grief Follows

Chicago May 29 John Wanrejk saved to furnish a new home for his wedding to Francis Golambeck of 5194 South Kedzie avenue. He chose to call off the match and enlisted friend Frank Waster from 2101 West Eleventh street. A night out to the movies ended abruptly when a man blocked their path and tried to rob Wanrejk, while a second man helped hold the would be thief until police arrived.

Chicago John Wanrejk Francis Golambeck Kedzie Avenue Wanejk Frank Waster West Eleventh Street Wanejk Wen Vanoelk Apalivenaa Teter Fudge Gem

Fragmentary Court Transcript Reveals Marriage Proposal Incident

Vanejk confessed to purchasing a revolver for $25 amid a tense exchange about marriage. The girl objected and said she did not want to have anything to do with him, while the transcript notes disjointed statements and a request for secrecy.

Rderty Paster Vanejk Tin

Mystery Noise In Waterloo Shrouded In Wonder

Residents reported a strange blast-like sound between 9 and 9:30 PM. Some attributed it to an explosion in Waterloo East while others blamed the West side. Officials from Tabor Construction denied workers on site and the origin remains unclear as fire units investigate.

Waterloo Evene Hine Welook Wetear Terrarma Waterloo East Waterloo West Wil Tabor Construction Company Dry Tun

Public Library Open Saturday for Memorial Day Parade Group

Announcement notes both divisions of the public library will be open Saturday Memorial Day as usual. Helen Gould auxiliary U5 W V will meet at Libor wimple at 1 pm tomorrow to form in the parade. Luncheon at G A RR Indl for Robert Anderson post and Sons of Veterans after services at the theatre fenwrraw afternoon. Lincoln circle women in charge.

Helen Gould W. V Libor Wimple G. A. RR. Indl Robert Anderson Post and Sons of Veterans Fenwrraw Lincoln Circle

Question As To Party Application Question As To Party Application

Chief of Police RE A Leighton a Republican sheriff candidate said voters asked if Henderson also filed a party declaration. Henderson, defeated in 1922 GOP primary, later ran for sheriff on Progressive ticket though no Progressive party existed then. Leighton says he is and will stay Republican. if defeated he will back the Republican nominee and not run third party.Yesterday a Majectic theatre couple sought a marriage license but lacked a witness acquainted with both parties.

RE. A. Leighton Henderson Republlican Sheriff Shares Leighton Fto Majestic Theatre Show People

Sheriff Candidate for Black Hawk County Primary

A Black Hawk County resident for 14 years seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff in the upcoming Monday June 1 primary. He notes prior service as deputy sheriff for two years, cites loyal duty during Sheriff Shores' absence, and asks voters to scrutinize his record and qualifications.

Black Hawk County Short Black Hank County Trier Mys Sherif Shores Sheriff's Office

Des Moines Leader And Fraternal Figure In Republican Circles

A Des Moines notable, affiliated with the Republican Party and the Masonic order, is described as a philanthropic organizer with strong educational background. He is portrayed as a leading citizen and driving force behind a flourishing local concern, earning success through legitimate effort and benefiting many beyond personal acquaintance.

Republican Party Masonic Order Grant Des Moines Spirtte Inet

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