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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1913
Page
8
Waterloo Woman's club drafts a petition urging city boards of education to enforce the new tobacco law banning all tobacco use by students. The petition includes letters from prominent educators and the law text, and will be presented to school boards for action.
Real estate transfers listed by Black Hawk Co Abstract Co show E B Young to L L Chilson in Cedar Falls Pacific addition for $1. Tombs in Greenwood Mausoleum Cedar Falls transferred from Mart J Van Tiburg to William Morgan for $300. Rev John N Nemmers to Peter Wester Jots 2 and 3 block 64 Gilbertville for $360. IL Gallup to Y N Cowlishaw Part of Jot 2 block 6 East Stark Place Waterloo for $1. L E Gallup to Y N Cowlishaw Part of lots 1 and 2 block 6 East Park Place Waterloo for $1.
J E Bates is urged by friends to enter the mayoralty race with hopes to unite wet and dry factions. Bates, though flattered, says he is undecided due to business duties but appears likely to run. A new building permit was issued to F W Wolworth Co for a two story addition at 123-1265 Fourth Street Roat. A noon luncheon at the Willis Hotel formed a district fair movement with a fourteen member committee to work with George Holcombe on a permanent organization. Interest in the district fair proposal grows daily.
A patron from Waterloo writes in praise of Nidney treatment by Des Ochs and Kove, noting lifelong kidney trouble, swollen limbs, back pain, weight loss, and four weeks of therapy ending with swelling and pain relief and no disease return.
Clarence S. Darrow continues to fill venues as he lectures at First Congregational church. The Dec 15 event sees wide support with unions and members across the city purchasing tickets and canvassers boosting sales. Across the middle west his packed houses attract business and professional leaders eager for his analysis of industrial and commercial issues.
News reaches J. K. McQuilkin that his mother Mrs. A. E. McQuilkin died at Fort Dodge after a two week illness. She would have been 91 on December 30. Funeral planned in La Porte City with services in Fort Dodge and Waterloo ties noted among surviving children Br. R. McQuilkin Mrs. L. D. Woodley A. D. McQuilkin and Mrs. John Willmore. She was well known and fondly remembered by winter residents at J. K. McQuilkin’s home.
Helmet lodge No 89 Knights of Pythias will elect officers Monday at the Pythian temple. H L Greene may not seek reelection as chancelor commander. Carleton Sias as vice chancellor and other retiring officers listed. Nominations and election to occur during the evening session followed by an informal banquet.
Mrs Flick and Shimer with daughter Dorpethy visit Waterloo. William Jewel from 206 Jefferson Street recovers after appendicitis. Mrs J A Webb hosted First Methodist Sunday School group at her Washinton and Eleventh Streets home. The Midgets beat the Comets 21 to 16 at the Y M C A. Chas Hawke and Normadine plan to Perry Iowa then California for the winter. Rose Ferguson of Cedar Rapids visits Myrtile Alter on Lafayette Street. Wesley Ritz, Garrison, returns from Thanksgiving with relatives in Sioux City. Mr and Mrs Sindlinger and family spent Thanksgiving with Harriet Smith at 117 Mobile Street. Albert Smith and A Hayzett families also joined. All enjoyed turkey dinner.
Waterloo Local No 201 United Commercial Travelers plans a Russell-Lainson hall reception tonight for Deputy Grand Counselor J. E. Townsend of Cedar Rapids. Townsend will visit the city on December 13 with a probable banquet and other festivities. An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills from O Palmer Green Bay Wisconsin as a health aid.
Every girl should be taught art needle work and embroidery care. Instructions cover washing, scorching removal with Fuller's earth and onion vinegar mix, drying between towels, ironing technique, and avoiding heat. An Imperial Embroidery Pattern Outfit offer promises $10 value for six coupons plus 68 cents handling.
The wedding of Harry Padeeuald and Miss Orpha Lazenby occurred at noon on Thanksgiving Day at the bride’s parents home one mile south of Dewar. Rev. Ward of Raymond conducted a simple ceremony in the presence of about sixty relatives and intimate friends. A pretty bower of wedding bells adorned the scene.
H. J. and A. L. Goddard, pioneer Iowans from near Fort Atkinson, recall 1840s bootlegging and Indian conflicts in Iowa. They recollect murders tied to alcohol sales, Fort Atkinson military guard, and old Sioux Winnebago clashes, while noting Buffalo prairies and Clear Lake area. The brothers, now 76 and 74, farm and breed Silver King corn and were hosted at the Galloway club.
The couple’s pink roses adorned the parlor as they took their places at the service. The bride wore a white satin messaline gown and a shower bouquet. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served. They plan to live near Dewars on a farm northwest of Dewar after housekeeping. Several pre nuptial events were held in their honor with guests including Mr Padgett and Mrs William Padgett.
Advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as the best remedy for kidney and bladder issues with strong claims of cure and healing. Also lists a 1912 Ford roadster for sale and a rental request for a modern furnished or partly furnished apartment with contact numbers.
The River Front Improvement Commission of Waterloo Iowa submits a report detailing moneys received and expended from November 1 1912 to October 31 1923 including general purposes and amounts owed. Disbursements total 450.53 with a year end balance of 2466.61 and notes receivable from Waterloo Dredging Company totaling 461.18 plus an undetermined amount for sand and material removal. B G Hardy Clark, Chairman.
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