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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1912

Page

12

Twenty Year Anniversary Camp Meeting of Iowa Churches

The Iowa Conference Evangelical Association and the Iowa Conference Branch of the Young People's Alliance announce their twentieth annual campmeeting at Cedar River park in August 1925. Bishop Thomas Bowman will preside with Prof. S. J. Gamertsfelder and Rev. F. C. Berger among leaders. The program spans August 19–21 and includes devotionals, Bible studies, sermons, and mission reports led by pastors from Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Council Bluffs, and other stations, with Rev. J. Engel and Rev. B. P. Cawelti directing choral and cottage prayer activities. The event features daily services, youth sessions, German-language sermons, and a full slate of ministers, officers, and local organizers coordinating attendance and programming.

Iowa Conference Evangelical Association Iowa Conference Young People's Alliance Cedar River Park Thomas Bowman S. J. Gamertsfalder F. C. Barger Young People’s Alliance J- H. Engel J. Gamertsfelder O. M. Yagsy S. J. Gamertsfelder F. C. Ber E. O. Beck H. C. Schiuter F.C. Berger L. N. Day L. F. Smith F. G. Berger E. ©. Teck J. H. Engel Kingdom F. C. Berger H. J. Faust Waterloo Rero H. C. Schluter Radcliffe Mdna Goetze Fr. Dodge Viola Nolte Cedar Sfalls Jesse Kober la Porte City Mras E. C.beck Hubbard J. Hu Engel Council Bluffs P Sormen Bishop Bowman H. O. Lorenz Anna Thiarmann Alber Lang F .C. Berger C. H. Schlesselman J. D. Krooz B. RB. Wiener L. Sohl Geo. Knoche G. P. Canelti B. P. Cawelti Cedar Falls IT. C. Schluter Young People’s Convention J. A. Haeblen L. W. Bock

Young man seeks relatives in Richmond Virginia

Asa Lane High School student at 12305 West Clay Street, Richmond, asks the police to help locate his mother Susie Frame and cousin Viola Lantz, last heard from eight years ago. He provides mother’s maiden name and says the directory shows no match, while urging aid.

Asa Lane Highstaith W. Clay Street Richmond Scholohomer Viola Lantz Susie Frame

New Jewelry Firm Incorporated in Waterloo

A new manufacturing jewelry concern will do business in Waterloo after filing articles of incorporation for the Baumbach & Rolfe Jewelry Co. The term is twenty years, capital stock $15,000 in $50 shares. Annual meetings on the first Monday in August. Officers and directors: L. F. Baumbach president treasurer, George C. Bolte vice president, Fred J. Martin secretary and manager.

Waterloo Baumbach & Rolfe Jewelry Co L. F. Baumbach George C. Bolte Fred J. Martin

Plentiful Plums From Shannon Home Bursting Branches

Residents report a plum tree at John J. Shannon, 129 Elmwood Avenue, bearing heavy fruit. The young tree needs three props due to brittleness, with branches sagging under clusters of up to forty plums. Shannon expects the largest harvest from a single tree yet.

John J. Shannon Elmwood Avenue Shannon

Organ Recital Sunday Evening by Allen W. Bogen

Waterloo readers will enjoy a rare organ recital Sunday evening at First Methodist Church by Allen W. Bogen of Chicago who dedicated the organ. Bogen, an Osage native and long time Chicago organist for Dr. Gunsaulus, will perform a full program and then travel to Denver to dedicate a large organ at the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

Waterloo M. B W. F. Spry Allen W. Bogen Chicago Bogen Iowa Osage Gunsaulus J. E. Brinkman Denver Church of the Immaculate Conception

Thomas Cascaden Carded as Very Weak After Operation

Reports on the patient Thomas Cascaden say he has severe gangrenous conditions and cannot take nourishment since last Monday's operation. Beside watchers at the bedside have not given up hope, but friends fear recovery remains unlikely.

Thomas Cascaden

Plans progress for Auto Tourists visit

Plans advance for the Albert Lea Automobile club members arriving in August for a society tour. Waterloo dealers show interest and a pilot party may form soon. B E Farrand of Waterloo Auto & Supply mails 25 letters urging new suggestions. Special chicken dinner at San Souci hotel Sunday from 5:20 to 8:00. Musto

Albert Lea Automobile Club Waterloo Club B. E. Farrand Waterloo Auto & Supply Company San Souci Musto San Souci Hotel

City in Brief Fittings and People Moving in Waterloo

Glass fitting, visits from Chicago and Charles City residents, and local social rounds fill Waterloo's day. Notables include Mrs Hagans and Miss Maye Bruck visiting relatives, Henry Junge of Minneapolis on business, and Dr Jerger moving to a Highland residence while remaining at Pine Street hospital. A newborn son joins Mr and Mrs Bernie Harper at 752 Dawson Street as locals resume routines.

Henry Junge Minneapolis T. G. Torpey Maye Bruck Chicago Forest Bockey Tenth Street West Frank Crittenden Ralph Juan Charles City W. R. Weld Waterloo E. KR. Langridge W. M. Powell Raymond Bracunier Waterloo Business College Hatch Packing Company J. A. Jerger Highland Prospect Arizona Avenues James Register Pine Street

Odd Origin of Fires in July Sparks City Report

July fire alarms totaled nine for the city with five barn fires and four residences. Chemicals used reached ninety two gallons, and three fires had unknown origins while three were due to peculiar circumstances. A balloon lit a barn, a bed was cleaned with gasoline, and a jelly pot boiled over in a store. Total July damage stood at two thousand forty dollars. Rath Packing Co. barn was most destructive.

A.A. Putnam Rath Packing Company

New Auto Transfer Opens in Waterloo by J W Tucker

Waterloo begins a new auto transfer company with J W Tucker set to start business next Monday. Tucker, an experienced operator, guarantees prompt service and satisfaction. He resides at 110 Virden Street, Telegraph 1946 White. The Brady War Pictures text will be supplied in sixteen Forte sections by the Wayforton Evening Courier, with a coupon on page 3.

Waterloo Evening Courier Waterloo J. W. Tucker Tucker Virden Street White Mey Wayforton Evening Courier Westerley Evening Courier

Annual Picnic A Big Success at Waterloo Park

Waterloo and Cedar Falls traveling men and families gathered at Metrie park for the annual picnic. Notable attendees included George RB Rowell and Harry Chapple with long service in the region. Prizes ranged from a dollar to twenty six cents as races and contests entertained workers and their spouses.

George RB. Rowell Harry Chapple Rowell Waterloo Traveling Men's Association Representative Grout G. W. Huntley H. E F. Weatherwax

Eight-year-old boy breaks left arm in ladder fall

Monford Mott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Mott of 72 Quincy Street, fell from a step ladder while reaching for a swing. The ladder gave way, breaking his left arm at the elbow. The arm has been set and he is resting as comfortably as possible. Seuci hotel hosts Sunday music from 5:30 to 8:00.

Monford Mott Harry M. Mott Quincy Street

Tribulations of Some Sportsmen at Waterloo Gun Club

Sheriff F. M. Shores scored poorly in many events after wary shooters replaced targets with wooden ones to keep him from his usual high mark. In a second mishap Frank Pinkerton fell from a riverbank while climbing weeds gave way, leaving him soaked and bruised in Cedar River.

F. M. Shores Waterloo Mr. Shores Frank Pinkerton

Twin Daughters Mourned by Grandview Parents

Mr and Mrs Herman Ludwig of 108 to the avenue Grandview mourn the death of their infant daughter Taey born December 19 1911 She was ill from birth Her death occurred this morning A short funeral service will be held at the home Monday afternoon at 2 30 and the interment will be in Fairview cemetery

Herman Ludwig Grandview Taey Fairview Cemetery

Demented Man Frenzies Neighbors In Chase Through Logan Area

Residents along Logan avenue and nearby streets were terrorized when an unknown man described as demented frightened several women. Police and plain clothes officers pursued him after reports reached the station about 9 30. Chief Leighton and Judge Meyers briefly sighted him peering from a window before he vanished and a gunshot drew a large crowd. The chase continued with a detailed description circulated as officers vowed to catch him soon.

Logan Avenue Dane Harrison Streets EB. A. Leighton J. H. Meyers Auto Patrol Leighton

Y. W. C A Publishes Evening Supper Change and Meeting

The Y W C A cafeteria committee adjusts Saturday supper to 5 30 to 7 30 to aid patrons who arrive late. The Y W C A board holds its monthly business meeting Monday afternoon with lunch at 1 o clock followed by the session. The Waterloo Evening Courier promotes weekly coupons on page 3.

Yowa Woman Freed in Wyoming Shooting Case

Mrs. William M. Brown, formerly of Council Bluffs, released after coroner and jury verdict that the killing of her husband in Laramie, Wyoming was in self defense. He attacked with a knife during a violent quarrel as she resisted divorce demands to marry another woman. Neighbors and a physician supported the woman’s testimony of abuse and injuries.

Council Bluffs William M. Brown Laramie Wyo Clyde Hunt Brown

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