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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1913
Page
8
An old ad touts household linens with dew prices and discounts. It lists bed spreads priced around $1.25 and towels on sale, advertising Shiek towels at special low prices, including multiple for purchase.
Mrs Susan Elizabeth Dumond died at 8 45 this morning after a week long illness from pneumonia at her son Eugene D Dumond 420 Fifth Street East Born in New York October 14 1838 she was twice married first to Harvey Dingman of Lockport Illinois and later to A J Dumond who died twenty two years ago Survived by son Eugene five grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral at the home Wednesday at 2 38 and body shipped to New Stratford for interment Thursday
Rev George Platt and his wife are in the city visiting friends. Platt formerly served as rector of St Mark's Episcopal Church here until its Commercial Street building burned. They left Waterloo six years ago, stayed at Lake Pelican Minnesota summer cottage, and now head to Tyler Texas where he is rector of the Episcopal church.
The financial statement of the Towa State bank shows assets of £337,040.28 and signals continued prosperity in the coming months. Attend the concert by Agnes Redholat and Harriote Case at the Universalist church Wednesday evening with admission 0.10.
In Colebrook New Hampshire on September 1 Harry Thaw’s arrest crowded the village cooler with three prisoners. Officials allowed Thaw freedom under guard, enabling visits to law offices and other errands while he stayed at a local summer hotel.
RP Wall of the state auditor office arrives in Des Moines on business and meets County Auditor Rainbow. Wall has nineteen years in the field and led the accounting department of Rinngsold County for eight years. He notes examination of sixteen counties and township officer bonds, with exams to Black Hawk forthcoming. A conservative meeting at the Universalist church is announced with a $1.00 admission.
City Engineer Roby and council members authorize planning to improve Westfield Road leading to Wirterloo’s heavy industry area. Proposals include grading rolling and oiling streets never brought to grade. Work aims to finish before the Daily Congres opening and relieve local hardships. Attend concert by Annes Bedholds and Wackett Case Wednesday evening. Admission 100.
Miss Evelyn Campbell begins a multi week visit in Pe Ridder Louisiana. Henry W. Grout plans two weeks in Portland Oregon on business. M OH Welly travels to Vata Mache Ming for two weeks to restock for duties as postmaster. Rops Schmeidder of Des Moines tanks insurance settles Waterloo claims with KE Gates. East Side Board of Education meets tonight at East Side High’s manual training building. only route business expected. Courier ad offered.
Sir Oliver Ledse voices belief that a boundary between life and death will be proven by science, while addressing the British Association. Hawthorne desk of Salem surveyor era is preserved in the city with a $1,000 salary noted for his four-year incumbency. Financial statement from an Iowa bank lists assets, deposits, and liabilities as of September 10, 1913, with Sworn affirmations by cashier W. Brough.
Mrs. J. A. Webb buys a residence from RE Parker at the corner of Washington and Eleventh streets. Possession is set for October 1 with occupancy expected as a home.
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