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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1915

Page

3

New West High Coach Arrives to Lead Waterloo Schools

David Max Sharer known as Max, longtime all‑around athlete at Mt Morris College and Northwestern, arrived this morning to become director of athletics for Waterloo west public schools. He is staying at Chautauqua park with P. C. Rees, his former Mt. Morris teammate, as he begins his new duties.

David Max Sharer Max Mts. Morris College Northwestern University Dudies Waterloo West Mr. Sharer Chautauqua Park P. C. Rees Mt. Morris College

Y W C A reception and weekend plans amid mix of events

The YWCA held an informal reception for two new secretaries Mellie Thillips and May Armstrong drawing about 125 guests. The event featured piano duets, solos, and yellow decorations. Plans for a Cedar Heights weekend camp include open fires and outdoor meals with Miss Armstrong present. Separate reports note Harvey Dean’s stolen runabout and Fred Somers’ arrest on misappropriation charges in Dubuque.

Mellie Thillips May Armstrong George Walker Tina Martin Cora Armstrong Milas Catherine Friand Frappe Nell Wisner Cedar Heights Harvey Dean Logan Avenue Mathine Nashua

Michigan women drive 81 mph on Iowa Illinois trip

Mrs A B Welch and her daughter Mrs Howard Phillips, noted Pontiac and Detroit socialites, return from a 3000 mile Illinois and Iowa tour. Phillips drove a 1916 Oakland Speedster 194 miles from Iowa to Chicago in about 2 1 2 hours averaging over 81 mph with heavy rains and rough jumbo roads. Fuel efficiency neared 23 mpg despite long, tough drive. Welch favors light fast motors, predicting high speed autos will dominate.

A. BR. Welch Howard Phillips Pontiac Mich Detroit Ilinois Iowa Phillips Oakland Chicago Illinois Welch Chuggs Deuce Birmingham Lerald

Autumn social notes from Waverly and a elegant wedding

Waverly guests arrive from Highland Cedar Rapids and Marengo for visits while Miss Babcock weds Dr Hemingway at her home. A large reception follows with piano, decor, and a two week southern trip for the couple. Out of town relatives include Hemingway family from Hampton and Fort Dodge and Cedar Falls ties.

Amanda Platte Oclwein Lucas Cobb Cedar Rapids Walters Marengo Iva Ruet Minneapolis Ben Remick Manhattan Ian Lena Nolling Milwaukee Wis Bowen Griffith Dickens Mias Iya Babcock William H. Babcock South Elm Street J. D. Hemingway Milas Irene Piper Lohengrin Mildred Cole Max Hemingsway Fort Dodge Rex John Cole St. Andrews Episcopal Church Miss Cole Ulisses Irene Piper Dorothy Cole Margaretta Carey Cedar Falls Blasie Humboldt Public Schools Qae Hemingway School of Dentistry Town State University Waverly Out of the City Mra J. M. Hemingway Natalia Irma Harriman Hampton Zimmerman Faribault, Minn Max Hemingway Fort Dodge Amd James Clark Waterloo Grace Enlow Cedar Alls

Lynching Report From Dresden In Tennessee

A report states a Black man was lynched near Dresden, Tennessee, last night after allegations of crime against a white woman. An armed mob resisted sheriff intervention, while a circuit judge had previously addressed the case.

Nashville Fenn Hammed Wilson Dresden

Gasoline price flare up in Iowa interview reveals issue

In Waterloo and Iowa, rising crude costs push up gasoline. The Hawkeye Oil Co spokesman says crude has surged 200 percent since May, forcing refiners to raise prices or quit. Independent firms face losses selling at tank wagon prices, amid nationwide price disparities and Standard Oil pressure. The company promises to keep selling Straight Distilled Gasoline at the lowest feasible price while preserving honesty and service.

Waterloo Iowa Natio Hawkeye Oil Company Uruda Felda Towa Nebraska New England Kentucky Texas Standard

T. J. Goes to Canada for Moose Hunt

Oyster Bay N Y Sept 4 Colonel Roosevelt set aside national and political concerns and departed for a month long hunting trip in Canada where he plans to shoot moose and other game.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Canada

Linden social notes recount visits and travels in September

Linden notes list neighbors and relatives visiting from Montana North Dakota and Chicago. Mentions families touring California camping at Shirley's lake and a Port Huron trip. Local events include Ladies Aid meeting at the church and a birth announced for the Montgomery family.

Linden J. Penna Garr Mont Tom Arlo Banfield Mound N.D C. ¥. Chapman Hosea B. Patten Hormel Brantog J. Francis Small A. B. Small Chicago Chapman Chapman Home Miss Thersa Agnes Kemler California Martin Mulvay John Berry L. A. Berry E. A. Marble Leitha Port Turon Mich Peterson SK. Peterson Ladies’ Aid Society C. G. Antisdel Sullivan Scott Wim. Montgomery Marjorie Park Lake Geneva Reinbeck Arlo Dusk Brandon John Rimrodt Bumner Via H. Schwake Linda Rimrode H. Schults Grandma Rimrodt Eiater Sumner Herman Schwaka

Design For Family Living Room In Rough Cast Brick Home

Architectural features of a living room show windows, a sun room via French doors, and a linked fireplace. Exterior uses dark rough cast with white trim and brick base for a solid, attractive look. House size about 22 by 20 feet, two stories, red oak finish. Build cost estimated at 5400 dollars not counting heating or plumbing. Publisher offers plan books for one dollar with many dwellings listed.

Sexton

William Lewis bark afloat after submarine attack

London reports the British bark William Lewis owned in San Francisco remains afloat and water logged. A San Francisco message said W. T. Lewis was fired on by a German submarine near Queenstown and thought sunk. The ship sailed from Everett, Washington, March 29 for Sheerness with lumber cargo. later cables said she was derelict and the crew rescued.

London Lloyds William Lewis San Francisco W. T. Lewis Queenstown Everett Wash Sheerness

Storius Approach Causes Panic in Galveston

Reports say another hurricane is sweeping the gulf toward Galveston. The city evacuated as hundreds fled after yesterday’s storm, crowding trains and seeking shelter in sturdy buildings downtown.

Galveston Tex Gulf

Noted Jurist Dean Dead in St Louis Hospital

Judge John C. Brown of the Missouri Supreme Court died this afternoon at St. Luke's hospital in St Louis. He served as a noted jurist and his death marks the loss of a prominent legal figure in Missouri.

St. Louis John C. Brown Missouri Supreme Court St. Luke’s Hospital

Our New Directory Goes To Press Telephones To Be Installed

Our New Directory will soon go to press. New telephones to be installed. Directory advertising and changes in present listing should be arranged for as early as possible. Call our Business Office Telephone No. 2000. CORN BELT TELEPHONE COMPANY

Corn Belep Telephone Company

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New West High Y. W.C.A Y. W.C I. G Oashier Dubuque Fred Somers Uluois Central Somers Dram Dubuque Michigan 2 & Courier Ancy Ay Cen Nessen Lynamles Buchanaa Sortie Co Hawkryo Dy Glainy Peter T. J Geo. W West Fifth Street Phono Glenn J, Saxton Minneapolis, ‘Minn Hamilton’s Camera Shop The Majestic Theatre J. W. Brandt County Engineer's Office Office Waterloo Mfg. Co Com’l St Bruner & Salz Joe Work Lafayette Street Hall-Barfell CO Herrick Refrigerator CO Owa Nauman Co Corn Belt Telephone Company Bovee Furnace Works West Eighth Street United States Hawkeye Oil Co Call Citizens Gas and Electric Company
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