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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1913

Page

3

Speeding Civil Engineer Arrested in La Porte City

C A Roby of Waterloo was arrested Sunday for speeding on the way to Winton. He refused to pay a fine, posted $25 bond, and will stand trial after returning tomorrow. Local notes report various residents' routine movements and job updates.

la Porte City C. A. Roby Waterloo Winton Rohy Theo. Pape Waverly Spahin & Rose Mr. Maxwell Spahn & Rose

Waverly shoppers and visits fill local notes

Miss Mae Harrington of Plainfield was a Waverly shopper yesterday. Waverly residents hosted visitors from Naples and Waterloo while several locals planned or enjoyed Sunday visits and school terms ended with a two week break for Irene Smith. The T D T club met at Philo Nix for sewing and luncheon.

Waverly Mae Harrington Plainfield W. G. Robinson Naples Robinson Arthur Couley J. J. Duenuwald Waterloo P. H. Cadam Frank Dar Rapids Irene Smith Helen Larson Clarksville Herman Moehling Adra Bailey Manly Rufus Foster Winnipeg Can Geo. Foster Mabel Fish Cedar Falls Myrs Miss Nix Miss I SA City

Merely Fragmented Night Note Mentions Cited Events

Incoherent OCR fragment references a clash and scattered names. Mentions of persons and places are unclear, with garbled phrases about a fight and observers. The piece hints at a report of unrest or confrontation but provides no clear outcome or verifiable details.

Revival meetings draw small crowd at local church

The evening service was conducted by the pastor and attended by several local residents. Volunteers organized a short program and refreshments followed the session.

Sixth Annual Waterloo District Dental Society Conclave

Fifty delegates from northeastern and central Iowa gathered in Waterloo to attend the sixth annual convention. A morning dental clinic in the Chamber of Commerce club rooms featured free care by doctors Work, Clack, Mortenson, Miller, Hildebrand, Kellogg, Bruner, Hidebrand, and Mueller. The afternoon session planned reports, officer elections, and site selection for the next meeting.

Iowa Waterloo District Dental Society Chamber of Commerce Fourth Street West Irving C. M. Work Ottumwa W. RR. Clack Mason City J. ¢. Mortenson Waterloo C. B. Miller Cedar Falle J. G. Hildebrand L. F. Kellogg Marshalltown W. Bruner J. A. Hidebrand A. J. Mueller Dental Society

Officers to Receive New Armament Policy Change

The commissioned and non commissioned officers of companies L and 8 with automatic revolvers will discard their rifles. Twenty officers are in both companies. The exact date of the inspector of arms arrival is not known.

Arma

Body of Lowe recovered after Cedar Rapids building wreck

The mangled body of Wm. F. Lowe, superintendent of construction for the Lyman-Stark building, was found in debris at 3:40 PM. His watch stopped at 3:04. Lowe leaves a widow and baby Claude, and lived in Waterloo before coming to Cedar Rapids with his wife.

Cedar Rapids Wm. F. Lowe Lyman-Stark Mr. Lowe Oelwein Waterloo Lowe Lauritzen & Wasson Mise Gertrude Powers Claude Wellington Street South Third Street West Carpenters’ Union H. B. Wescott Mr. Wescott Wescott Gene Irvin Wisconsin Tama, Ja EB. A. Wood Glidden Iowa Co. W. Cole Stanwood

Brandon area social and business notices brief

Marriage announced Geo Brunko and Selma Allerding in Brandon. Mrs Bess Basley of Vinton visiting relatives. Glenn Bower and Georgia Town visiting in town. W T Ernester and wife shopping in Cedar Rapids for Christmas goods. Local residents moving in and out of homes and businesses. Several Waterloo Mt. Auburn and La Porte City visitors and callers noted.

Brandon Geo. Brunko Selma Allerding Bess Basley Vinton Glenn Bower Walla Walla Wash M. J. Bower W. T. Ernester Cedar Rapids Georgia Town E. E. Strait Fred Parcel Glenn van Skike al Beacher Waterloo Cato Kennicott Devere Crisman Mt. Auburn Claud Bearbower F. J. Albert James Bear la Porte City Roy Bailey Cisson Ford Hotel

Revolvers for Guard Officer Reported as Mexico Plans

Military authorities disclose Uncle Sam contemplates a trip to Mexico to chastise Huerta. A government arms inspector is due to arrive in Waterloo to equip national guard units, officials stated this morning.

Uncle Sam Mexico Huerta National Guard Waterloo

Y. W. C. A. Notes of Interest Update

The Girls Department committee led by Mrs. Elmo Bateman met in the association parlors to plan local work for foreign children and to arrange a parlor conference to honor mothers. The What Next club held a sewing session and study, and the domestic science class meets tonight. Dr. Daniel Davies speaks at 8 about current topics with public invited.

Elmo Bateman Daniel Davies

Cedar Falls Delivery Irregularities Sought by Drug Co

Cedar Falls residents are urged to report any delivery irregularities to the Cedar Falls Drug Co. The business agent at Corner Fourth and Main Streets can be reached by phone at 25 for assistance with newspaper delivery issues.

DaPorte Daily Bulletin JAKER Waterloo Evening Courier H. G. Adams Main Street Adams J. G. Packard Cedar Falls Cedar Falls Drug Co Main Streets

Social Notes of Cedar Falls Doings and Travels

Cedar Falls society reports hospitality at Mrs. Frank P White’s home on Thursday. Prof Frampton’s pupils present a free musical recital at the college auditorium tomorrow. The Cedar Falls band plays at the Elks memorial service in Waterloo on Sunday. An auto trip from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids to view a ruined building is noted. Various visits, births, and gatherings are recorded including mothers council meeting and parish society activities.

Church Frank P. White Cedar Falls Elks Waterloo Edar Falls Ed. Dahl Cedar Rapids Wai Tlansen George Word Bante'’S Guild Caldwell Altar Society of St. Patrick’s Trachers' College Alice Agnes Sawyer Mildred Packard Bess Bolster Catherine Martin M. W. Sheffield

Wreck Victim 5 Dead at Rapids

Charles Vance, former resident and victim in the Green Mountain wreck on the Rock Island, died at Cedar Rapids last week from consumption. He was a well known painter and paper hanger with many friends. He was buried in Cedar Rapids Saturday.

Cedar Falls Charles Vance Green Mountain Rock Island Cedar Raplins

Rescue Efforts Save Several Women From Dormitory Fire

Falls, Nov. 18 special reports Tavies Martin, a former resident and student at the Chicago university dental department, helped in rescuing several young ladies from a burning building. His prompt actions, along with others, prevented Tony Lives from being lost.

Falls, In Tavies Martin Chicago University Yang Tony

Tribute to Lowe Highlighted by Clergy Remarks

Dr. Walter H. Rollins praises William Lowe, killed in the Cedar Rapids Lyman building collapse, for integrity and moral leadership during construction of the First Congregational church five years ago. Funeral held at 2:30 p.m. at 311 Western Avenue, conducted by Dr. Rollins.

Lowe Walter H. Rollins First Congregational Church William Lowe Lyman Cedar Rapids Rollins Dr. Rollins

Lee Goodwin arraigned for wife desertion in Knapp court

Mrs. Goodwin testified that after marriage her husband grew inattentive and allowed a male friend to accompany her to church while he played cards. A wealthier man helped them later as Goodwin failed to provide support, and the wife and children remain in need. He promises weekly payments to the judge to aid Mrs. Goodwin.

Lee Goodwin F. F. Knapp Goodwin Knapp

Wife Refused To Prosecute Case In Blackmail Attempt

John B Bates real estate man from 733 Walnut street faced a blackmail accusation against George Jeffers 1708 Lafayette street. Detectives Mc Sweeney and Morris arrested Bates. Jeffers previously fined 25 dollars on a disorderly conduct charge, suspended to five dollars. Jeffers agreed to pay Bates 25 dollars during a sting but detectives were present when payment was made. Also reports a year sentence for Henry Gustin a black chauffeur in a separate auto slaying case in Kansas City Missouri.

John B. Bates Walnut Street George Jeffers Lafayette Street John McSweeney Tom Morris Jeffers States

Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hit Run Involving 9-Year-Old

Gustin admitted guilt for running over Thelma Smith on October 9 as she crossed the street. A passerby stopped the vehicle and led to his arrest. The case centers on a street fatality and the driver’s rapid departure from the scene.

Thelma Smith Gustin

Waterloo Teacher Author of Playset

The Nebraska Teacher magazine published a children's playset titled Mother Goose's Thanksgiving Dinner written by Miss May Barnes a teacher at the Washington driving school. Barnes submitted the piece months ago and it has gained publisher approval as a quality children’s play due to scarcity of good works.

Nebraska Miss May Barnes Washington Miss Barnes

Iowa Bank Assets and Liabilities Statement 1913

Organized under Iowa law at Waterloo Black Hawk County the bank lists assets in vaults gold 1125.00 silver 3960.09 legal tender notes 15206.09 drafts cash items 26154.18 total items drawn on sight 725628.00 Overdrafts 666 Liabilities show capital stock 100000 deposits subject to check 223440.77 demand deposits 8888.49 time deposits 88443.53 savings deposits 322844.82 deposits by banks 66121.45 total deposits due clearing houses unpaid dividends surplus fund and other profits after deductions unspecified.

Iowa Waterloo Black Hawk National Bank Ee We Cae State of Black Hawk County Emmons Johson Prsident W. C. Logan Emmons Johnson W.C. Logan Belle Hough A. J. Edwards

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