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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1911
Page
7
Sheriff F M Shoren brought back Paul D Phelps a 20 year old youth sought for ten months on charge of defrauding the Black Hawk bank of a sum. The suspect claimed experiences since leaving Waterloo and gave details aboard the vessel during custody.
A Waterloo youth named Phelps admits guilt to an indictment accusing embezzlement from the Chicago Great Western. He described fugitive days, a wireless career, a dramatic shipboard rescue, and concern over future punishment and study prospects.
The Sheffield choir tour in Waterloo draws heavy out of town orders with over twice previous sales. A Steinway grand piano ships from New York for the concerts while 215 visitors tour Waterloo by auto Thursday. The Thomas Orchestra of Chicago closes its twentieth season with three concerts starting in Chicago and Waterloo.
The Ladies auxiliary of the Sons of Veterans meets at G A R hall Tuesday night April 25. The A O U W holds a large meeting this evening with some grand lodge officers likely to attend. Bible class No 35 district A meets Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. C J Valentine 1210 Fourth St W. Social circle meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. C F Wichman 132 Franklin St. The Ladies Literary Society arts department meets Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. W B Small on Town Street to study Hals the artist and Wagner the musician.
At Walnut Street Baptist church Mr Beeman marked the 300th anniversary of the authorized Bible with a morning sermon. Evening talks started on Home of the Soul with The Cellar as first in a four part series. next is The Kitchen. A large crowd enjoyed music by the male quartet chorus and orchestra.
Leaders of war reach five day truce effective noon April 23 1915 between Chihuahua Juarez and adjacent districts. Madero signs first with Navarro for government. Provisions include no troop movements and ease of imports from the United States. Ojinaga excluded from truce scope.
The supreme convention of the American Nobles will be held in Wa- continued from earlier notice. The event invites members to assemble at the designated venue for official proceedings and deliberations.
Fairbank journalist W A Griffin retired from illness and will leave Waterloo for Colorado to start an outdoor life on a small tract. His wife and friends express best wishes as they depart.
Articles of Incorporation filed for Langfeldt Candy Company with $35 000 authorized capital. Principal place Waterloo and plan candy making. J Lanefeldt serves as president and treasurer with Max A. Kuehn and T F Larkin as vice president and secretary, who also form the board of directors.
The Y W C A cafeteria will stop serving suppers except Saturdays after tonight due to poor patronage and added costs. Noon lunches continue as usual. Embroidery classes are planned for members with two sessions weekly led by Misa Collins from Paul Davis store.
The text notes the Wednesday clans will be led by a charge and Mrs Cadwallader will teach the Friday clase. A small admission fee will be charged to Wednesday clan members.
In Cedar Rapids Iowa on April 24 the Knights of Columbus initiated a class of 63 candidates. A banquet followed at the city auditorium where 600 plates were laid. Prominent Catholics Judge Wade and Frank O Connor spoke.
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