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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1916

Page

2

City Ordinance May Be Amended to Aid Bootleg Case Prosecutions

City council may amend the misdemeanors ordinance to mirror state law allowing evidence gathering in bootlegging cases. Councillor Merriau plans to discuss the proposal tonight, with no final ordinance ready. Police chief Caldwell has launched a bootlegging crackdown after three raids. one soft drink operator convicted, two await trial. The council will also consider a resolution to accept paving by Bryant Asphalt Paving Company, with no other major business filed.

F. S. Merriau Merriau J. D. Caldwell Bryant Asphalt Paying Company

Fire Destroys Farm Residence Near City Limits

A farm house occupied by William Bruner on Donald street just outside the city limits was destroyed by fire during the night. No one was home. origin unknown. Central station units fought the blaze but water could not be thrown on it. Building and contents were a total loss. A lamp explosion at the Model cafe on Fourth street east caused a minor blaze with small damage. Two alarms from Morris clothes shop in the century building cited defective chimney. No major losses besides smoke. Ad for Miller McCartney Insurance Agency. Joan Shater pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. $50 fine, $16 suspended for good behavior. Shafer arrested on information from Mrs. Carrie Carter for threat to kill her brother.

William Bruner Donald Street Central Station Model Cafe Fourth Street Morris Clothes Shop Joan Shater Shafer Carrie Carter

East High Pep Meeting Aims to Rally Thanksgiving Game

East High students plan a pep meeting in the auditorium Wednesday to build enthusiasm for the East-West Thanksgiving day game. Alumni and friends will have reserved seats.

East High School East-West High

Dairy Cattle Congress Officers to Be Chosen Tonight

Annual meeting of the Dairy Cattle Congress stock holders will be held tonight with the Chamber of Commerce. Officers and directors will be elected as 283 stockholders vote. Secretary Escol notes Waterloo participation and no radical policy changes. Also, a Victor Artists recital at Black's Recital Hall is announced each Tuesday afternoon.

Dairy Cattle Congress Chamber of Commerce Offvers Escol Waterloo Congress Este Victor Black's Recital Hall Arid

Shields Case Postponed In Disorderly House Charge

Police Judge J C Bee postponed Shields arraignment on a disorderly house charge. Shields, freed on 100 bond, faced a postponed hearing after a Friday raid on his 619 Commercial street lunchroom and living rooms where several flasks of whisky were seized.

Shields Curlay J. C. Bee Liberty Commercial Street

Patrolman Denies Charles City Testimony In Car Theft Case

Patrolman T. J. McCausland, sent to arrest Jay Hanson on a stolen auto charge, denies Charles City dispatch claiming Hanson escaped from a train. He says Hanson escaped by knocking down a Hart-Parr watchman at the plant and scaling high fences.

T. J. McCausland Charles City Sheriff's Office Jay Hanson Hanson McCausland

Warren Farley reports robbery by a colored woman

Warren Clay Farley told police at headquarters last night that a colored woman relieved him of $140. An officer accompanied Farley through Smoky Row but could not identify the suspect who took his money.

Warren Farley Warren Clay Farley Farley Smoky Row

Court Briefs Report On Local Docket And Appeals

Few victims appeared as ten were slated for oral court. Bonds were forfeited and two cases postponed to Wednesday. Walter Wilson of 1225 Independents Avenue and Ray Brooks of 431 Cherry Street face gambling and traffic related charges with multiple counts including drunkenness and careless driving. Peer Knipp, Cedar township justice of the peace, appeals a $40 fine in Knapp's court over legal fishing, claiming lake ownership and deeded title.

Oatics Nuber Walter Wilson Independents Avenue Ray Brooks Cherry Street Peer Knipp Cedar Township Flbl Knapp Justice Knapp Knapp

Water Joy Poultry Association Elects New Officers

The Water Joy Poultry Association met to appoint officers for the coming year. New officers include W. L. Dathson as president, W. F. Clete as vice president, Hi. Mo Curning as secretary, and Roo. Mighmey as treasurer. Gow. Marsh named eldered superintendent. Directors are Wood, Rielert, Hy, A. Leroy, and Y. N. Cole.

Water Joy Poultry Association W.L. Datthson W. FL Clete View Presile Dent Hi. Mo Curning Roo. Mighmey Treasur

Cure Catarrh by Purifying Blood with S S S

Specialista in catarrh troubles announce the infection is in the blood. Swift Specific Co claims cleansing the blood removes catarrh symptoms like throat drip spitting nostril sores and bad breath. The company offers free medical advice from Atlanta Georgia and promotes S S S as a vegetable blood tonic to restore health.

Swift Atlanta Catarrt

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