The Waterloo Times Thursday, April 19, 1894 John Becker has opened a tailor shop in Eschenfelder's building on Mill street. H. W. Jobusch, of New Hanover precinct was re-elected school trustee without opposition. The Times is in receipt of an elaborate and handsome invitation to the opening of the Alton Bridge on May 1. Will Gatzert's home was brightened by the advent of a little boy, last Friday, and Will is"just as happy as a big sunflower." Bishop Jansen was here last Sunday and performed the ceremony of confirmations into the Catholic Church of about 80 children. Marshal Dean, reports city dog tax collected to date amounting to $115.00; also that he has killed 11 dogs. He has had no trouble so far making collections. The Waterloo Milling Co. will shut down the mill for a few weeks to make some important changes in machinery and add some new, preparatory for the coming harvest. Marriage licenses were issued the past week to: Chas Sass and Dina L. Loehr. Henry Arras and Anna Schug. W. H. Frick and Barbara Rahn. Last Sunday night some vandals cut down a number of young shade trees on the street in front of Philip Rodenheiser's residence. He will give $5 to know who were the perpetrators. Frank Duffy has rented the Hagemeyer place at Lemen's Station, and opened a saloon. On Sunday night next he will give a dance in his large commodious hall. A general invitation extended to the public. Shields' band will furnish the music. Miss Annie Schug was married to Mr. Henry Arras on Thursday afternoon last, Rev Nollan officiating. The young people are both of Waterloo. The Times wishes them long life and happiness. When Chas. Oldendorph went to his saddler shop, Tuesday morning, he found that during the night it had undergone metamorphosis changed to a limestone front. Chas, swears vengeance on the fellow who did it. Miss Margaret Wetmore, will receive pupils for instruction on the piano. For further particulars please write or call at residence. DIED Died, in this city, April 15, 1894, Ethel E., infant daughter of Fenton and Lena Rainer, aged 6 months and 20 days. Interred in Waterloo Cemetery Tuesday afternoon last. The loss of their only daughter is a sore affliction to the parents, and our sympathy is with them. A number of friends of Mich. Kearns Jr. met a the residence of his father I New Design to celebrate Mich's birthday Thursday night of last week. The evening was spent dancing, and a splendid supper was served at 12 o'clock. All present enjoyed the evening very much. DIED Died in this city, April 13, 1894, Mrs. Kate, wife of H. W. Albrecht, aged 36 years and 10 months. She leaves to the care of her husband five children, the youngest of whom is an infant but a few weeks old. Her remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery Saturday morning. The bereaved husband has the sincere sympathy of his friends.