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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1913
Page
3
A grief-stricken mother and sisters fought the Iowa parole board to return Lacey Nicholson, paroled for a minor robbery, to his home in Chicago after he crossed the Mississippi with his mother for better health. The board refused, citing parole terms and concern for his tuberculosis damaged health.
In Jesup Iowa the Presbyterian church celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with morning and evening services. Four long standing members J C Laird, Anna Muncey, J D Hovey Sr and spouse shared reminiscences. Laird and wife joined in 1868. Muncey joined in 1862 at Barclay church before the Jesup congregation formed.
Aug 22 report on Rev H C Irvine appealing to young members to follow pioneer faith at Jesup Presbyterian Church. history spans 1856 org in Barclay, moves with railroad, buildings burned 1895 and 1909, current edifice 1919. notable elders J D Laird fifty years of service, W W Marsh early supporter, growing 187 members.
R Cornish of Philadelphia chief engineer for the American Gas company arrives in Waterloo to study tentative plans for Citizens Gas & Electric new electric plant along the Cedar River near the Sinois Central belt Mine. The plant links with Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern and Illinois Central railways. Plans call for a Lafayette Street frontage, river straightening, and a protective stone wall. Estimated cost about 600000. An elderly French couple visiting kin in France were in Waterloo yesterday morning.
An aged couple, confused by City Passengers and Ticket Agent Austin, Baggageman McCabe, travel toward Winnipeg. Relief comes when Bob bing' Arabs, previously at the Majestic, appear speaking French. The couple departs at 10:05 for Albert Lea.
William H Hollcroft a former night desk sergeant at the police station has filed for divorce from his wife March Hollcroft whom he married December 25 1904 in Waterloo. He says they lived apart since March 15 1912 with limited contact in 1913 due to illness. He seeks custody of their seven year old daughter Dorothy Gale and declares she lives with him and is supported by him.
A Saturday evening blaze at 407 Eighth Street West destroyed the roof and damaged the interior. The fire, starting in the roof likely from chimney sparks, involved James Bournes owned property occupied by H. W. Smith. Loss is fully insured.
From all parts of the country, women have written thanks for Lydia E. Pinkham's Medicine. The ad urges women suffering from female illnesses to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Thomas Kane was named with no relatives noted and was sentenced under that name. The Plymouth Congregational Church Women’s Missionary Society elected officers: President Mrs L B Hix Vice President Mrs E Eddy Secretary Mrs Harry Pines Treasurer Mrs W G Moorehead. Miss Bernice Ricker and Helen Brownlee provided music. Refreshments served by the hostess. Next meeting set for one month later. Notice Dr Everall will be out of the city August 28 to October 1.
Mrs. H. O. A. Tonhey, owner of the Smart Shop, moves her family to Histoland after selecting Waterloo as a base for expanding operations. She will oversee Water lod store and manage all interests, citing city growth and new opportunities as chief reasons for the relocation.
Rapidly and the women of the city constantly are demanding the latest fashions. Mrs Tonhey, taking charge, will maintain a high standard of merchandise with wide variety in cloaks waists and wardrobe accessories. She is a capable, businesslike manager expected to attract more patronage.
Iva J. Hoover, treasurer of the Home Improvement company, has sent notices to shareholders that the second installment of the $17,000 total amount due in May is payable. The Home Improvement company previously took over Lamson property to expedite the Russell Lamson hotel project at Fitch and Commercial streets.
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Nichols, proprietor of the house birmish gigs store at 415 ref raud ellent, has leased a room at 317 deshoreen street from C F Lathrop and Te business Wil be broadened in DAVEY Wal. Mr Nichols will install a line of MPO foods aiding patrons with an upholsterer and hand contral thereby to look after the wants of patrons. The room has been leased for a term of five years.
An old advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a universal external lotion improving childbirth by soothing muscles nerves and tissues to reduce pain distress and danger. It claims a painless comfortable period and urges purchase at drug stores or via mail from Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta Georgia with a free instructive book for expectant men.
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