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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1914

Page

6

Candidates for County Treasurer and Local Races

The article lists Republican and Democratic candidates and endorsements in Waterloo area elections. Republican names include James Eason for county treasurer and four for sheriff, with incumbents Bentley and Shores not seeking re election. Democrats endorse James Murtagh for congress and Sherman W. DeWolf for state senator, plus urging W. W. Marsh to consider governor. A party meeting is called to name a supervisor candidate for Waterloo township and other township posts.

James Eason Waterloo Tilihois Central Railway W. J. Burbank Duke Naven Uarlaw O'Bleness D. B. Henderson J. F. Dietz B.A. Leighton Bentley Vor Sheriff Shores James J. Rainbow Fred S. Pettit James Murtagh Congress Sherman W. DeWolf Reinbeck W. W. Marsh Marsh Wilson Black Hawk J.C. Murtagh F. J. Powler Mr. Marsh Bluff Street Waterloo Township C. W. Virden Waterloo City

Funeral for Mrs Bickley Draws Large City Crowd

Hundreds of relatives and friends attended the funeral services for Mrs. Bickley yesterday at Firer Brethren church. It was the second service held in the new church and among the largest in the city. Pastor Rev. William H. Brachler led with Rev. E. J. Hildebrand assisting. Tributes praised the deceased as widely known and beloved, especially in the church she cherished. Burial followed at Elmswood cemetery.

B. Hickley Firer Brethren William H. Brachler E. J. Hildebrand

Iowa fruit crop outlook shows bumper potential notes

Des Moines Iowa April bulletin from Wesley Greene secretary of the Iowa agricultural society cites a forecast of an 846 percent bumper crop if favorable summer conditions hold. Drought last summer hit peaches and strawberries, reducing plants and raspberry growth, but spring tree and plant conditions remain generally good compared with the past sixteen years.

Des Moines Apri Trst Wesley Greene Iowa

Reverend Moore Accepts Pulpit at Central Church of Christ

Reverend LC Moore of Davenport has accepted the pastorate of Central Church of Christ in Waterloo following the resignation of Reverend J M Grimes who will pursue postgraduate theological studies at Drake University Des Moines. Moore has conducted evangelistic work and will bring a humble delegation as he arrives with Mrs Moore who has proven as a talented musician aiding in the campaigns.

LC. Moore Davenport Central Church of Christ J. M. Grimes Drake University Des Moines Moore Waterloo

Cannon Announces Comeback Bid in Illinois Race

Washington reports Joe Cannon plans a return to Congress from Illinois' Eighteenth District. He cites fear that Frank T. O’Hair cannot halt progressive momentum and accuses Bull Moose forces of driving the contest. Cannon says district voters urged his candidacy after he was ousted.

Cannon Washington Ole Joe Congress Ilinois Frank T. O New York

Local social and visiting notes from LaPorte Bulletin

Mrs Geo Bellinger left for Rapid City S D after a visit with relatives. Mrs C Bo Gates of Rapid City returned home after a short visit with her mother Mrs N Ashley. Burrows of Independence visited the Millers. Miss Alita Willoren of Shell Rock visits. J Simon begins excavating a new home’s cellar. Miss Elfrieda Halbfass and mother depart for Muscatine for a visit. Miss Maud Fretz of Waverly visits sister Mrs Henry Scott. Harry Kline to Cleves Ind to paint for Rock Island. What Next club and LY club meet. reorganizing class to admit new members. Business Girls club formed. 25 enrolled. Universalist Ladies Social Union thimblebee Wednesday. Westminster guild and circle meetings announced.

la Porte City Geo Bellinger Teft Rapid City S. D C. Bo Gates N. Ashley. Reo Burrows Independence Robert Miller Alita Willoren Shell Rock P J. Simon Elfrieda Tialbiass Muscatine Gerhardt Halbfass Maud Fretz Waverly Henry Scott Harry Kline Cleves Rock Island F. Sasse Commercial Street Jorgensen 8. LY. C Business Girls

Westminster Presbyterian Congregational Meeting Notice

Westminster Presbyterian invites members to the annual congregational meeting at the church this evening. Miss Mildred Mattern will entertain the Deborah chapter as part of the gathering.

Mildred Mattern Deborah Chapter The

Congregational Supper and Meeting at United Presbyterian Church

The United Presbyterian Church announces a congregational supper tonight with ladies and children served at 6 o’clock and men served later. The annual congregational meeting will follow.

Break‑in at Wagner Manufacturing Strips $2004 Tools

Thieves entered the Wagner Manufacturing Company machine shop and stole over $2000 in tools used by professional machinists. Entry was gained by breaking the windowpane. City and Waterloo police are pursuing leads and expect to arrest suspects within days.

Fale Ja. Auri Wagner Manufacturing Company Waterloo

Church Events at Grace Methodist Church Tonight

The official board meets this evening at 7230 church. Epworth League supper at 7, followed by Northrup speaking on the English reform and a farce Where's My Hat. All young people invited.

Chrch Epworth League Pester Northrup

Medicine of Merit and Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound

A brief defense of proprietary medicine arguing that Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound proves its merit by meeting real human needs for forty years. The piece claims thousands of American women owe their health and happiness to this natural remedy for women’s illnesses.

Lydia E. Pinkharm

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DeWolf and Murtagh Andreds Bickley MR. Moore LaPorte Daily Bulletin Maude Longaker H. G. Adams Main Street Adame Universalist Ladies’ Social Union H. B. Weatherwax William Thompson A. J. Knapp Almond Street Westminster Guild Vermont Street Westminster Circle Marjory Taylor Fourth Street Westminster Presbyterian United Presbyterian Church Outlook Circle J. C. Stearns Newton Street Grace Methodist McCune WG Wes Hudson Detroit the Hudson Peverill Motor Sales Co
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