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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1916
Page
4
Miss Gladys Cahoon of Waterloo announces her engagement to Edgar Laveen of Wyoming. A pre wedding dinner featured a yellow and white theme with intimate guests. The note lists attendees from Waterloo and nearby towns, details about the couple’s backgrounds, and notes on the upcoming wedding date.
The marriage of Mrs. Mertin Mob many and Mr. Ben Stapella both of Waterloo occurred at high noon at the bride's mother's home Mrs Amelia Adana 915 West Fifth street Rev A K Walborn of St Mark's English Lutheran officiated in the presence of immediate relatives A wedding collation followed at the conclusion of the ceremony After an extended honeymoon they will make their future home in Charles City. Queen Esther Circle First Methodist Episcopal church met at Miss Cleans Harker's on Kingsley avenue with Miss Kathryn Minnich leading deaconess work then piano solos and a reading followed by luncheon. Walnut Street Baptist notes Philathea class picnic Cedar River park and a church reception for Miss Haizlett who goes as missionary to Crow Indians at Lodge Grass Montana.
To obtain the Courier up to date pattern designs, fill the coupon and mail to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo with 10 cents per pattern. Patterns include seam allowances and aim for delivery within ten days after sending the order.
Elizabeth Whitmore claims Arthur Whitmore deserted her for over two years. Married October 18, 1903, in Coronton, Pa. She seeks custody of five minor children in the plea.
The so called dimmer law passed both house and senate but was defeated by one legislator delaying adjournment. J O Barnbrook, former state legislator, says there is no dimmer law at present. Wornbrock notes the bill was not reached by adjournment and thus cannot be enforced, urging a city ordinance to curb bright headlights on autos to prevent accidents.
The Home Park Sunday school held its first meeting at Mrs. I. BR. Asquith's home and plans to use Whittler School gym as a temporary location. Aimed at next Sunday 2 p m, with a musical program including orchestral and vocal numbers. Officers named include Superintendent J R Vaughan and associate superintendents A J Cornwell and A A Stocker.
Decorators are busy cleaning and repainting the walls. New counters will be installed in the dining room and the kitchen rearranged for efficiency. The cafeteria is closed today and tomorrow and will reopen Wednesday at the usual hour.
Bloomingon reports Pitcher James Bluejacket arrived in Dallas Texas to join the team after being sold conditionally by Bloomington to Cincinnati and Milwaukee but returned by both clubs.
Smokers around Whterloo, influenced by Wilking Into a cigar stare, anticipate shifts in common tobacco terms. Local wholesalers predict rising costs as five cent cigars fade and wrapper tobacco from a Dutch possession soars from 4.50 to 8 dollars per pound, with filler tobacco from nine to eleven cents per pound.
Yeomen played an one inning game at Tripoli Sunday. Tripoli won 2 to 1 with Rice and Smith leading Yeomen at bat. Chis and Forgoman starred for Tripoli. Exchattle posted two hits and three errors. Hiea issued one base on balls, while White Chis struck out three.
A fragmented notice explains that non registration will bar certain voters in the fall election. It notes that about 400 Black Hawk county residents may be unable to vote, with a path for registration only via a clerical visit to the registry board. A Democrat quotes President Wildes urging separate action to extend registration.
Mrs Nancy Cutler of 424 Columbia Waterloon relates relief from chronic stomach pains after using Tanlac. She describes severe post meal discomfort and gas, credits Tanlac with restoring strength, and urges others with troubles to try it. Local druggists and nearby towns list Tanlac retailers and outlets.
The YWCA camp at Chautauqua Park was led by May L Armstrong director of the YWCA as swimming classes continued.
Friday evening have been transferred to the camp at Sherwood park. Miss Armstrong will give instruction to any girls or women who care to attend, classes to be conducted Tuesday and Friday, afternoon and evening.
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