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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1915
Page
3
Firemen will tear down the east wall of Hawthorne school after a fire damaged the building. Officials suspect arson from a firebug as flames spread across the second floor before crews arrived. The school board plans a meeting to discuss rebuilding and relocating to a new, larger facility.
Brandon notes show residents traveling to Cedar Rapids Evanston and Dubuque, Hannah Short and Stella Short depart for studies, Ray Short earns BA and teaches at the university, family moves to new Brandon quarters, a barn burned after lightning, school board secures space for high school, Mercy Attle Frink dies from accidental shooting, Ed Adams mourns wife, and local obituaries mark the town’s recent losses.
Reinhold Beindler, a young Chil abo insurance agent, asks police to place him under custody claiming a fraud. He initially says he procured 5600 dollars but later concedes only 66 dollars were obtained. The Potenti al Insurance company president approves prosecution. First church confirms annual Sunday school business meeting with reports, officers, and refreshments after a social hour.
Waterloo boosters travel on a special train visiting Manly Clarion and Mason City, praising agriculture and industry. Maurice Connolly and local editors join, with a music-filled reception, speeches, and civic chatter about schools, commerce, and regional growth.
The Iowa State bank reports assets of 316 825 97 dollars and total deposits of 234 516 91 dollars as of September 11. Capital stock stands at 50 000 dollars and the surplus fund at 10 000 dollars. Overdrafts total 2 61 dollars. The statement is published elsewhere in this issue.
The Sons of Jacob Hebrew congregation plans to close places of business from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday for Yom Kippur. Services at 622 West Street directed by Rabbi Oscas Bookspan with help from Markovich of Java City, reflecting on humility, self control, and communal atonement.
The article reflects on the void felt in careers from lost kin, honors eminent dead, and notes Yom Kippur as a day of peace. Jacob Cohn, president of the local congregation, says Trebrews will reaffirm loyalty to peace for themselves and all mankind and pray for the end of hostilities in Europe.
The Courier on Tuesday September 14 lists a Davidson advertisement for Coles High Range stoves as offering cabinet delivery for 1.00 and weekly payments of 1.00. The kitchen cabinets and stove terms are incorrect and not offered.
Chas V Weise proprietor of Weise Department Store Rockford Illinois tours Waterloo today in connection with the Falman Bolmian company. J B Falán and J T Fleming long connected with Weise store are in the city. MANY COMPLAINTS HARD this summer headaches backaches rheumatism fatigue blamed on kidneys Foley Kidney Pills aid elimination sleep and well being sold by all druggists.
Word reached C A Mills of this city that his father A T Medls of Independence died yesterday. A longtime resident since 1864 from Ann Arbor Michigan he was active in Masonry and other fraternal groups. Knights Templar to conduct services likely Friday. C A Mills an engineer on the Illinois Central.
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