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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1914

Page

3

Death of Isaac Lebowich clothing merchant at 134 Maple Street

Isaac Lebowich a 49 year old clothing merchant of Waterloo died suddenly at his home 134 Maple Street after arising for breakfast. Coroner indicated possible self harm though family suspects natural causes or accident. he had stomach trouble and recent business setbacks. He was born in Hungary and had lived in Waterloo eight years, leaving a widow Pearl Frank and daughter Miriam. He was active in Elks Masonic lodge and Knights of Pythias.

Isaac Lebowich Fourth Street Maple Street Mr. Lebowich Lebowich Lfe Fourth and Front Streets Fourth Street East Waterloo Hungary Dixon Chicago Pearl Frank San Frank Miriam Decedent The Elks, Masonic Lodge Knights of Pythias

Reserve Board candidate race widens in Chicago district

J G Rounds president of Citizens National Bank Des Moines announces his candidacy for Director Class A Group 3 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. E L Johnson of this city, a leading American Bankers Association figure, also runs. Outcome awaited with interest.

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago J. G. Rounds Citizens National Bank of Des Moines Iar Group 3 Johnson E. L. Johnson American Bankers’ Association

85 Years of Age But I Has Whooping Cough

A Jesup resident, 85, suffers a severe bout of whooping cough during a local epidemic. Despite contact with victims in youth, he rarely contracted the disease before. The man notes the illness is fierce at his advanced age and awaits the cough’s full course.

Jesup Elias Ar

One of Cudahys Will Be Florist

Milwaukee May 30 Patrick Cudahy millionaire packer and dairyman to-be plans a dairy farm with about 100 cows including thoroughbreds He will raise roses carnations and American Beauties in greenhouses a 240 by 80 feet facility and a 260 by 36 feet barn with running water and a phonograph for milking amusements He says the milk will be sold to a dairy company and the flowers contracted to a florist in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Patrick Cudahy Parker Lun Flougt Killarney Inrestus Parker Milwakee

Patents Allowed Through G C Kennedy Agency in May

Patent attorney G C Kennedy reports multiple patents granted in May including Henry J Kuhlman of Colesburg with planter stakes and reversible marker, Christian R Hanson of Waterloo with electric pendulum form, Albert H Neller and Arthur W Lagemann of Fairfield with washing machine roller devices, William H Nelson of Hazelton with dirigible headlights, Charles M Anderson of Waterloo with a milking machine, Charles Whitworth of Cedar Falls with fastening means for flexible sails, Eugene Buswell of Cedar Falls with washing machine mechanisms and bearings, and Arthur R Mutton of Waterloo with a railway signaling system.

G.C. Kennedy Henry J. Kuhlman Colesburg Christian R. Hanson Waterloo Coleburg Albert H. Neller Arthur W. Lagemann Fairfield William H. Nelson Hazelton Charles M. Anderson Charles Whitworth Eugene Buswell Cedar Falls Arthur R. Mutton Waterlon Han

Wise Invite Convention Seeks 1415 Jows Abe Stractors Meeting

The local Board of Trade will push to secure the 1415 convention of the Jows Abe Stractors association. Directors met at Secretary Charles Van Vieck's office to decide on a Mason City venue and dates Tone 4 5 and 8. Lore Alford of Black Hawk Abstract Company will invite Waterloo for next year's gathering. The association numbers several hundred members, with many expected to attend.

Board of Trade Jows Abestractors Association Charles van Vieck Abstractors Mason City Tone Waterloo Lore Alford Black Hawk Abstract! Company Abe! Elrectors

Connolly Denies Letter Allegations in Senate Run

U S senator hopeful Maurice Connolly, amid a Democratic primary, refutes a local paper’s letter alleging his aims to seek a diplomatic post and his stance on farmers and endorsements. He signals support for Meredith if nominated but vows to mobilize party strength for Monday’s final decision.

Maurice Connolly United States Meredith Connolly Louis Murphy Dubugee Claude Porter Independence HW. J. Dunn Olden Holden Congress Wilson

City in brief notices and travel mentions

Actilrate optical service promoted by local ads. Rev. C U Latrabee of Fayette was in the city. R E Miller and Mr. Isaacson went to Chicago on business. Mitchell of Vinton was in the city. Chris Ortengon, a Des Moines deputy state food inspector, stayed overnight. Mrs THR Williams left for Carndwil Canada to visit Mr and Mrs C W Parker. Dr Efe McCollum Jones leaves for Galesburg Illinois for Lombard College commencement. Miss Irene Knapp to Knoxville Illinois for St Marys school commencement. she graduated last year. Friends of Mrs C O Woodmansee of Loveland Colorado arrive Monday evening for a visit. Miss Clara Woodmiansie will accompany her mother Mrs Charles Hollister of Atlanta to visit Lafayette Street home. Mrs A Coddington and daughter Bertha return from two weeks with Hudson relatives. Miss Coddington improving.

Rev. C. U. Latrabee Fayette R. E. Miller Mr. Isaacson Chicago Dod Mitchell Vinton Chris, Ortengon Des Moines TH. TR. Williams Carndwil Sask Canada C. W. Parker Efe McCollum Jones Galesburg Lombard College Irene Knapp Knoxville St. Mary’s ‘School Miss Knapp C. O. Woodman-see Loveland Colo Clara Woodmiansie Charles Hollister Atlanta, Ga City George Hollister Lafayette Street A. Coddington Bertha Hudson Miss Coddington Mirc. W. W. Wagner Wo. Graham Woman's Foreign Missionary Society M. FE Stirling Mee. Martin Salem Join Ganger Hinkdale

Davenport Roofing Co to open in Waterloo adjoins Davenport Hoofing

Local ad announces Davenport Roofing Co will locate in Waterloo to expand service and warehouse capacity. It promotes Barretts roofing materials, expert workers, and a guarantees. Contact details given as 1208 phone and 51 Marsh-Mace Building Waterson Town for consultations.

Davenport Hoofing Co Waterloo Davenport Roofing Co Davenport Rooting Co Barretts Barrett Marsh-Mace Waterson Town Waterlon Towa

National Capital Observes Memorial Day

Washington observes Memorial Day with government closures and halted business, as Congress adjourned. Memorial services were held at Arlington National Cemetery and in New York City with parades in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a Carnegie Hall service presided by Mayor Mitchel.

Washington, D. C National Capital Congress Arington National Cemetery New York Manhattan Brooklyn Carnegie Hall John Purroy Mitchell

Community Notes and Local Happenings in Reinbeck

Reinbeck diversions include Mas arowa buying Geo katf a in West Reinbeck and Hark Wallace, linked to the Hartford Male Quartet, wrapping a season and visiting with family. Eastern Star meets, senior boys play Dysart, local mission society gatherings, Morrison society home visit, Methodist choir picnic at Farrall's grave for Miss Newcomb, Keene Evens moves from Berlin to Dike, and the Coffee and Repartee club plans a knot.

Reinbeck, Ja Masarowa Geokatf@a West Reinbeck Hark Wallace Hartford Eastern Star Lodge James Dysart United Presbyterian Missionary Hociety Old Society Morrison John Copley Farrall Miss Newcomb cTesup Keene Evens Berlin Dike

Local News From Washburn and Surrounding Towns

George Strifect of Waterloo caller. Mish Madelane Kempt visited. John O'Connor and son from Waterloo were guests at Mrs Youngs. Jemup baseball beat Youngblut 10 4. Mrs Clarence Poyner and Miss Tulu Michel shopped at Gilbertville. Lightning killed a horse belonging to Joe Thiry. Barn dance drew crowds to Mrs Frost's. Mrs DeLancey returned from Fort Dodge after visiting her daughter Mrs John Koch and family.

Republican Candidate for State Representative in Waterloo

A Waterloo resident for over ten years and practicing lawyer seeks the Republican nomination for state representative. He pledges to serve Black Hawk County and the state with diligent legislative effort, noting his background as justice of the peace, police judge, teacher, and lawyer. He warns that laws must be prudently crafted to fit the commonwealth’s needs or risk harm.

Waterloo Black Hawk County

Suit Over Clothes Now 22 Years Old

Wilkesbarre Pa May 30 In a praecipe to revive a judgment from 1894 E E Brunner of Ashley files a defense in a suit over a suit of clothes ordered about 21 or 22 years ago from James Sondheim in Mauch Chunk and guaranteed by his son Leo Sondheim The trousers were mismade with swapped lengths and the plaintiff offered repairs but the case ended with Brunner refusing the suit and judgment entered in court

Leo Sondheim Ashley

Playing Both Ends Against the Middle in Candidacy Debate

Manchester Press argues against Mr. Sweet, accusing him of masquerading as a progressive while backing reactionary policies. The piece criticizes his ties to Cummins and Hardin county figures, urging voters to see through his duplicity and reward a steadfast Republican with a single clear platform.

Manchester Sweet Sweets Mr. Sweet Cumming Hardin County Cummins Haférean Edw. Knott Judge Birdsall Joe Morgan Bweet Alan de Wright County Delaware Congress

Minnesota votes for state aid tax and highway bonds

The Minnesota electorate approved a state aid tax and authorized bond issues, initiating long term funding for rural highways on a gradual payment plan amid debate over jurisdiction and policy approaches.

Warghalltown Anja Minnesota Iowa

Edward F Kistner Coroner sets forth his record and case

Edward F Kistner declares his term as Black Hawk County coroner has been satisfactory. He notes he earned fees from estates, sought relatives' choice of undertaker, and kept duties aligned with caring for the dead. He argues a Waterloo based undertaker should hold the office and urges voters to nominate him in the June primaries and elect him in November.

Kistner Black Hawk County Waterloo Bos Edward F. Kistner Unko Edward F. Kistler

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