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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1914

Page

3

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Fragments describe a Friday evening at a picnic for Mrs F M Whit ey Elk Run Queen Esther Circle of St Pauls M E church parsonage B Y P U Walnut Street Baptist church ice cream social on church lawn Camping outing chaperoned by Mrs P J Martin with several young people planning a ten day river trip near Fishs crossing. Also notes on W C T U meeting at Mrs J Bighmeys Highland involving temperance talks and praise.

F. M. Whit Héey Elk Run Queen Esther St. Paul's M. EL Walnut Street Church Lawn P. J. Martin Gladys Marti

Waverly Daily Social Notes and Arrivals

Waverly Aug 7 community roundup lists deaths, visits, travels, and local announcements. Leo Woodruff of Iblingis noted as deceased. residents Bert Woodruff and Mrs. A. W. Taber are mentioned. Several residents travel to Chicago Pacific coast and western states. visits to Virden Hampton Iowa Falls Sheldon and Frederika are recorded. Local church and school events plus family visits fill the day’s social sketch.

Elizabeth Hickson Ida Grove Josephine Jenoir Emily Quunyard Pauline Schult Chicago Pacific Coast Seattle San Francisco Fol Gebbee Sheldon L. D. Stubbs M. EL Zoller Chas. Turner Grand ‘Igsland Neb Z. W. Turner Gatena Chas. Hizgens Doan Silas Kunkel Jevere Il J. H. Main Lincoln J. Nivardy Ruth Alcock Iss Annetta Cobbleman Porore Waverly May Webster Cedar M. Nowell W. OH. Wilharm Carney Cora Hoss

Mrs Wilson Passes After Long Illness at White House

Mrs. Wilson, beloved wife of the president, died after a prolonged illness at the White House. Family and staff attended her bedside as doctors offered no hopeful prospect. The death prompted tributes in Congress with Senate Speaker Kern and House Leader Underwood noting the loss, and both houses adjourned in her honor.

Mrs. Wilson Vite Johna Hopkins University White House The Land Prospect Wilson Princeton University Tutnaly

Construction pace shapes Cedar Rapids extension progress

Cass reported near Cedar Rapids that the Cedar Rapids extension team had reached within seven miles of the city and expected cars running through by September. Ballasting was being completed at about one mile per day, with work advancing steadily.

CMN Cass Cedar Rapids

Creditors to receive first and final dividend from estate

Creditors of the estate of Flo McMillen who formerly ran a market on Fourth Street will receive the first and final dividend. The bankrupt estate's administrator stated dividends would be payable within the next few days.

Flo. McMillen Fourth Street FS. Merisige

Census law amendment proposed by Sioux City club

The Sioux City Commercial Club proposes amending state census law to make city assessors supervising census and appointing assistants per number of inhabitants. Secretary Van Vleck to present the matter at the next meeting as Crystal City today notes Francis X. Bushman stars in a four part film Cone Wonderful Night.

Sioux Cie Cemimerciay Club Nest Tary van Vleck Menters Crystal Cheateo Francis X. Bushman

City in Brief Doings From Utica to Des Moines

A city note roundup lists residents traveling for visits and business from Utica to Minneapolis and Los Angeles. Several local figures plan outings at Chautauqua Park and Lake Francis, with others returning from trips to Iowa City, Twin Cities, and Fairmont. A new residence project in Hudson moves ahead, and a special Illinois Central train will transport Iowa National Guard companies to Des Moines for the state encampment.

Courier and London Times Waterloo American Medical Association Illinois Central Iowa National Guard Dubuque Manchester Independence Cedar Falls Charles City Des Moines

New Waterloo Public Library Children’s Room Opens

Waterloo residents, especially in Waterloo west, are invited to visit the new children’s room opening Saturday from 10 to 12 and 5 to 6 p.m. with parents welcome. Books not loaned for home use until Monday. Flora Cutler Coen, Supervisor of Children's Dept. Also note: June spending on the poor was $142.90 and widows pensions $435, per Overseer Klingaman.

Waterloo Waterloo West Flora Cutler Coen Children’s Dept Klingaman

Poslam Heals All Itching Skin Humors Ad Fla

An early 20th century advertisement touts Poslam as a remedy for sunburn rashes poison ivy and various skin troubles. It claims fast relief antiseptic action and usefulness during hot weather with a mail offer for samples from a New York address.

West New York Koslam Seni

Eight Caught in Blind Pig Raids in City Districts

Eight people including six men and two women were seized in Thursday afternoon raids on alleged bootlegger dens. A large cache of beer and whiskey was seized. County Attorney Hoxie and Police Chief Leighton led the operation across the business district and scattered residences. A novel hiding tactic was found at one place with a bottle and glass secreted on the proprietor and patrons tipping 15 cents into a hidden pocket. Those arrested include Mrs. Clara Blackwell, Harvey Eddy, Glen Barrow, M. Rosenbloom, Cooney White, Tom O'Brien, Jim Lee, and Mrs. Frank White. Proceedings varied with continuances and bonds. one suspect released to leave the city.

Hoxie Leighton Police Department Clara Blackwell Jefferson Street Justice Knapp Harvey Eddy Glen Barrow Knapp Kuhns

Campers Enjoy Bible Camp At Riverside

Waverly August seventh special report describes M C A boys camping at Riverside Park engaging in nature study and Bible reading, with Shell Rock trips, athletics, swimming, and a maize of activities. Waterloo visitors William and Mrs Howrey and Dr and Mrs McManus join, Mrs McManus giving doughnuts. Walnut Street Baptist BPU holds lawn sociable tonight at six outdoors, rain location church parlors.

Shell Rock Waterloo Benjamin J. Howrey T. A. McManus Walnut Street Baptist Church

Get-S It for Corns Promises Quick Relief

A historic ad touts GETS-IT as a universal corn cure. It claims a new principle and simple two drop application that removes corns without digging or pain. Sold by druggists or mailed by E Lawrence & Co of Chicago.

E. Lawrenes & Co Chisaga

Local labor circle reports union talks and work hours

Grocery clerks who formed a union discussed their written agreement to be signed by employers. It sets 7 a m to 6 p m, with Saturday closing at 4 p m. W A Moore, secretary of the Central Labor body, received an invitation to Mason City for Labor Day but will stay for local events.

W. A. Moore Central Labor Boty Mason City Moore Mall Gill Engraving Company of New York Indian Motorcycle Company Cincinnnati

Planning for the Stork's Arrival

An article promotes Mother's Friend, a penetrating external liquid from Bradfield Regulator Co., claimed to bend tendons and muscles to ease expectancy. It urges daily use during pregnancy and suggests writing to the Atlanta company for an informational booklet for expectant mothers.

Manu Bradfield Regulator Co Lamar Atlanta

Land transfers to Aleda Hagerman in Hagerman Place Waterloo

Northwestern Land & Investments Co transfers multiple parcels to Aleda Hagerman in Hagerman Place Waterloo including lots and blocks with nominal sums of $1 each. Transfers cover lot 6 block 11 lot 3 block 11 lot 1 block 11 lot 19 block 4 lot 2 block 7 and lot 10 block 5.

Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co E. A. Gardner B. F. Hall Cedar River Park Waterloo Genle Briden Nellie E. du Shane Peter Fosselman T. F. Glenny Whitney & Sedgwick Leavitt & Johnson ‘Just Co James Henry Tomlin Hagerman Place Leavitt & Johnson Trust Co W. R. Walker W. W. Schermerhorn Frank Leslie Galloway Northwestern Land & Investment Co Aleda Hagerman Northwestern Land & Investment Northwestern Land & Investments Co

Judge to decide if Ruth Ellis may stay at Cedar Falls home

In juvenile court Judge Mullin is to rule on whether Ruth Ellis aged 14 may remain in her Cedar Falls home. The case follows her disappearance, a note about river death, and concern over conditions at the Ellis residence raised after Cedar Falls women urged County Attorney Hoxie to review the home life.

Mullan Ruth Ellis Cedar Falls Ruth Tham Shell Rock Cedar Fais Hoxie Manj Ellis Home

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