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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1912

Page

5

Easter Sunday in Waterloo Churches 1912 Festive Services

Easter Sunday in Waterloo featured abundant music and floral from Catholic, Episcopal, and multiple Protestant churches. Cantatas and special hymnody highlighted services, baptisms and church memberships, with Miss Peterson as a noted missionary speaker and Dr. John Bunyan Smith debuting as Walnut Street Baptist pastor. The day included early Easter offerings near $270, a 1,400 dollar benevolence total, and prominent sermons across First Baptist Unity and Presbyterian parishes.

Waterloo Christ Episcopal First Baptist Choral Union George C- Welker Ascension Alfred Robyn United Brethren Church In Christchoir Nellie Ruyane First Brethren E. L. Hildebrand Zion Grace M. E Quartette and Harry W. Sigworth Sieworth Richard C. Bland Bertha’ Fall L. L. Brooks Westminster Presbyterian Betsy Achsah Rees Eason, Walier Mekeni Gwyneth Sampson Sacred Heart Catholic Choir Millard St. Joseph's Choir le Jeal St. Mary's Choir Fiat A. H. Rosewig Christ Episcopal Church Quartette Kenneth Runkel W. R. Weld Ings Peterson First Baptist Church Walnut Street Baptist Church Petterson Grace NM W.W. Wyant Edgar Welton Cooley St. Paul's M. EB Universalist Northmingler Presbyterian East Park Presbyterian Church of the Brethren Plymourh Linden M. KB Methodist Tes Moines Mr. Walz Tey J. G. Waly Petster Kogdn Avenue Walz Des Moines Inga Priterson BR. W. Sehuneminnn A. 5 Weishaar Crrace Ziebean W. R. Cole W. W. Lytle Knights Templar Ascaion Commandery Order of Eastern Star Masonic Orders Knight Will F. Spry Christ Quartette Ralph Mason Hix Paul Davis Cedar Falls Amy Dougherty Capper J. E. Brinkman Oliver Stevenson Grare Watson Cedar Rapids Watson John Bunyan Smith W. B. Howell Smith Muscatine First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Robert C. Westenberg Marshalltown E. J. Forsythe Waterton Edwin Lanham Westenberg

Wilsons Suit Case Stolen During Political Row

Thieves believed backed by political enemies stole a large suitcase with apparel and private papers from Gov Woodrow Wilson at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago. Wilson traveled to Syracuse that evening with only the clothes he wore, while party leaders and campaigners blamed political earmarks and questioned the thefts motives.

Chicago Woodrow Wilson Sherman Syracuse N. Y Gov. Wilson Walter Measday New Jersey Dudles Field Mealone United States O'Gorman New York Gor Wilson

Plans for Special Train to National Airmen's Meet

Prof. Hugh G. Van Pelt chairs the Ore committee with Taal DavisLB Traviern Bo Schuneman and Arthur Husstoan to reserve seats for a Town Criers train from Waterloo to Dallas May 18 29. Seventy five reservations needed. early signup ensures first choice in berths and sleeping quarters. train departs Waterloo by May 11 with final counts by end of the first week in May. meeting at 7 30 this evening at Kimball Printing Co. office.

Hugh G. van Pelt Taal Davis LB. Traviern Bo. Schuneman Arthur Husstoan National Airmen's Convention Dallas Tex Kimball Printing Company Waterloo

Hotel Project Looms Large in Waterlow West Plans

A Waterlow west hotel initiative advances as Chamber of Commerce committees study a large fireproof hotel proposal. Dr E Tankerbere chairs the committee with first meetings tonight and an open session tomorrow to decide whether to proceed.

Waterlow West Chamber of Commerce E. Tankerbere O. Lamson Simeson Gssntiates Kenwood Park Addition Prospect Gardens Prospect Hills

Primaries shaping fate of Taft and Roosevelt in key states

Washington facing vital primaries as 192 delegates are chosen by Republicans and a smaller number by Democrats. A Roosevelt victory together with Taft losses in Illinois and Pennsylvania could decisively weaken Taft, signaling broader boost for Roosevelt and shifting campaign momentum nationwide. North Dakota and Wisconsin show Taft strength lacking.

Washington, D. C Col Roosevelt Holinois Taft Pennsylvania Noth Ilinois North Dakota Wisconsin Ilinois Talt

Why He Was Late

A humorous exchange about being an hour late after meeting Smithson. The speaker explains Smithson described stomach trouble and suggested Chamberlain's Tablets, a common remedy. Dealers joke that this is what he needs, reflecting light, everyday conversation.

Smithson Chamberlain

Woman Accused by Banker in Washington Insanity Case

Mrs Mary Gage faced sensational hearing as her daughter Margaret defends her. Margaret blamed social ostracism for the threats against Charles J Tell head of American Security Co. Bell testified he faced only fear not hostility, while Mrs Gage was ordered to the Government Hospital for the Insane. police surgeons deemed her unsound mind. Setety is well represented at the hearings daily.

Mary ¥. Gage Charles J. Tell American Security Company Washington Margaret C. Gage Mr. Bell

Engineer Luscombe Dies After Train Window Accident

Harry Luscombe, a 35 year Illinois Central locomotive engineer, died Sunday after his head struck a bridge beam while leaning from the cab on train No. 402 near Independence. He collapsed at Independence, died 9:20 a.m. Funeral set for Gatena Tuesday. son Thomas Luscombe a freighter conductor rode aboard and aided him. Luscombe had served since 1887 with the Illinois Central and was a veteran of the road.

Harry Luscombe Wapsie River Independence Waterloo Freeport Luscombe Thomas Luscombe Illinois Central Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Gatena B. of L. E. Order Tillinois Central

Rehearsal Call for Tonight's Chorus Split

The note urges full attendance at the rehearsals as the chorus will be divided into two parts for an upcoming performance. One group will sing the Hebrews and the other the Babylonians.

Judgment Won Against Boggs in Foreclosure Suit

In the foreclosure action titled W. O. Fairbairn versus E. A. Boggs and others, a judgment was entered. Details indicate a court ruling against Boggs or related parties in the case. The filing pertains to property foreclosure proceedings.

W. O.1 Fairbairn E. A. Boggs

Chorus Rehearsal Boosts Belshazars Double Chorus

An extra rehearsal of the orchestra and part of the chorus for the opera Belshazzar was held in the WoC A parlors Saturday evening to better prepare for the double chorus performance.

Roots and Herbs as Nature’s Cure Widely Praised

The passage extols root and herb medicines as safer and more reliable than drugs and claims modern science cannot improve on them. It cites Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a renowned standard remedy for female illnesses, noting vast annual use of roots and herbs in its manufacture.

Lydia FE Pinkham Ocean

Murtagh Withdraws, Foreclosure Decree Entered Against Boggs

The court records Murtagh withdrawing and defaulting defendants for lack of appearance and answer. Judgment against E A Boggs and Estell D Boggs for 4840.11 and costs, with attorneys fees 68.40. Decree of foreclosure as prayed, with special and general execution.

Murtagh Weefault E. A. Boggs Estell D. Boggs

Democrats Re-Elected In Municipal Election

Davenport results show the Democratic slate winning all seats except Mayor Alfred C Mueller, a Republican, who was re elected by a margin of 365. The Saturday vote confirms a Democratic sweep in the city’s municipal races.

Davenport, Ja Alfred C Mueller

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