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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1912

Page

5

Well Known Tailor John Coffey Dies at Home

John Coffey of 227 Mohawk street died at 3 am from heart trouble. Born in Belfast on Sept 1, 1879, he worked at Glasgow Tailoring and earlier with Kipp the tailor. Survived by wife and three children Isabelle Fannie James. burial in Rockford Indiana. He had quit work last Friday and was at home. The Courier notes his popularity among Waterloo tailors and sadness over his sudden passing.

John Coffey Mohawk Street Glasgow Tailoring Company Kipp Mr. Coffey Belfast Ireland James Coffey Waterloo Isabelle Fannie James Coffey Rockford

Career Cut Short by Diphtheria

George W. Althouse aged 24, of Waterloo, died of diphtheria in St Paul after a brief illness. Educated and promising, he worked as private secretary to the Great Northern general superintendent, later as a traveling salesman. He married Bea Forester in 1911. parents Mr and Mrs Ht W Althouse survive along with siblings and several aunts and uncles. Funeral planned semi private at 2 pm Sunday from 212 Jefferson street. interment Elmwood. Mercy Rupert visiting Fort Dodge.

George W. Althouse Ht. W. Althouse St. Paul Liord Waterloo Jefferson Street Elmwood West Side Waterloo Business College Nichols’ Expert Business College Great Northern Railway John Oneas Paint Co Chicago Sioux City Althouse Bea Forester Lloyd Frank Satchel Freeport Lucy Coombe Sioux Falls R. T. Heywood Bowman George F. Althouse Ackley Iowa Louis C. Althouse Mr. Combe

City in Brief optical services and local notices

Local brief mentions an optical practice at Majestic theatre with Drs Boyce and Zand, and notes on multiple social visits and travel among residents. Birth announcement for a girl to Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Berger on Jefferson Street. Various visits to Independence, Dubuque, Waterloo, Ames, and other towns, plus diphtheria quarantine updates and local errands.

What Next club to meet at YWCA parlors this evening

I W C A notes report the new What Next club for business girls will convene after work in the association parlors for a social evening after making their papal. Prayer services during the world week of prayer have drawn interest with a Sunday closing meeting planned at the First Congregational church parlors. Miss Rachel Jones, secretary of the YWCA, will speak with special music scheduled.

First Congregational Church Rachel Jones W.C. A

Wedded Short Time Wife Seeks Divorce

Nella M. Hartsell files for divorce from R. W. Hartsell after a marriage begun March 26, 1911. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment soon after marriage and seeks a temporary injunction to protect her and her household property at 21 Leland Avenue and from his entry onto the premises.

Nella M. Hartsell R. W. Hartsell Mr. Hartsell H21 Leland Avenue

Additional Market Report of New York Stocks

The New York stock exchange close shows varied results with names such as Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Reading Rock Island Chicago Great Western Northwestern Atchison American Smelter Union Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Southern Pacific United States Steel Amalgamated Copper Northern Pacific Great Northern Erie Illinois Central St Paul New York Central Anaconda and more. Prices listed include multiple fractions and changing values across many major rails metals and utilities reflecting market activity on November 16.

New York Stock Exchange Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Rock Island Chicago Great Western Pea Northwestern Atchison , We American Smelter Union Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Southern Pacific Brooklyn Rapid Transit ROE United States Steel Common United States Steel, Pfid Amalgamated Copper Northern Parifhc Great Northern Erie Ilinois Central St. Paul UBS New York Central Ansconda Sagen

Rent ad from Merchants' Natl Bank listing Springfield note

A. J. Johnson of Merchants' National Bank in Springfield Missouri lists a rental rate of 15 dollars per month with an April 1 call in the afternoon. The address is 402 West Building, Springfield.

A. J. Johnson Merchants’ Natt Bank Springfield

Diphtheria Germs Reported At McKinley School

Health authorities removed thirty more pupils after finding diphtheritic germs in their throats, bringing total suspensions to 72 as the McKinley public school faces possible closure due to the outbreak. The Courier notes advertising columns and cites W. H. Hartman Company as publisher.

Courier W. H. Hartman Company Waterloo Evening Courier Park Avenue West McKinley Public School Couriers

Classified Notices Soliciting Help and Goods

Wanted 1100d man to prive team Amly to W RB Clewence 920 Booth St For Rent Modern Furnished Rooms 72912 Sycamore Phone 2196 Blue For Sale or Trade Quarter section No 1 Rowland 24 miles from town Will trade for horses or Wa terloo property Write Chas Life Hawardin Sask For Sale Nark Brown Ferrets Phone 1486-Black evenings Wanted Cook Goo Wages Terry hotel La Porte City Ta

Amly W. RB. Clewence Booth St Sycamore Rowland Waterloo Chas Life Hawardin Sask Goo Wages Terry Hotel la Porte City

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Larment George W. Althouse Miss Mercy Rupert Fort Dodge R. Leffler Co East Fifth Street Ellis Buchanan Next Majestic Boyce, Optometry Specialiat Majestic Theatre Mrs. F. M. Berger R. A. Sutton Rochester Minn Anna Rochelle Seattle Los Angeles T. H. Bucholz Utica N. Y J. Hawarden Oskaloosa Harry Morton Dubuque R. E. Peterson Sans Souci Peterson California Viola Ellis Parsons George Quivey Bedford Annaline Andrews Til St. Louis J. H. Windell George Windell Gable Street J. Hall Gladys Martin Ames A. B. Kepford Rowan Rainbow Wilma Basher Clarksville E. M. Storm N. W. Prisbie Chas. Storm Ralph Storm Wall Lake Frank Stewart Mooncroft Wyo Ethel, Stewart Raymond Gray F. L. Anibal Waverly Bert Phim Reinbeck Mark Olds Marsh Place Mulberry Street The Hunter National Woolen Mills Tailors Sycamore Street First Nat'l Bank Bldg Gladstone Cafe W. 4Th Corner Fifth Liberal Commission Chance For Gt, Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co W. 2Nd Davenport York, Nebraska H. P. Port Huron Port Huron Huron Dakota A. H. Bickley Goodyear Stolt Bros Commercial Street Ir Modern Inquire Biss Barclay St Burch Bros. Co Nark Brown
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