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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1911

Page

7

Harvest Home Picnic Set At Eagle Center For Aug 16

The article notes August 16 as the Harvest Home picnic date at Eagle Center, with Rev Father Taken presiding, and local residents preparing grounds and events. A ball game between Hayle Center and Mt. Auburn is planned, with Attorney Frank Keane delivering the 2 PM address. Gilbertville brass band and Hefister’s Harp orchestra will provide evening music. The piece also mentions a local funeral, with family members and friends traveling to Postville.

Eagle Center Black Hawk County Father Taken Eagle Township Hayle Center Mt. Auburn Frank Keane Waterloo Gilbertville Brass Band Hefister

ATO OWNER ARRESTED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT

J W Martelles formerly owner of the Orpheum theatre was arrested at 2 am by Officer J Reedy for disorderly conduct disturbing the public quiet and profane language. He posted a 25 dollar appearance bond and faces a Wednesday police court hearing after pleading not guilty. Others, Jesse Makepiere James Glessner Chas Kasteles Peter Rice and David Bailey received 3 to 10 days on the street for disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct.

Corn Belt J. W. Martelles Orpheum Theatre J. Reedy Fifth Street Bridge Jesse Makepiere James Glessner Chas. Kasteles Peter Rice David

Rock Island Sunday Special to Vinton Hear Rev W A Sunday

The Rock Island will run a special train to Vinton Sunday, leaving Waterloo at 12 30 p m and returning from Vinton at 5 30 p m to give Waterloo residents another chance to hear Rev W A Sunday. A number are planning to go.

Rock Island Vinton Waterloo Rev. W. A

Young Waterloo Man Dies After Illness and Operation

Frederick Livingood formerly of Waterloo died at Presbyterian hospital at 3 a m after an operation a week earlier. He had been ill four days before a physician was summoned and died from gangrenous appendicitis. Born at Postville June 5 1888 he moved to Waterloo recently and resided at 516 Washington during his stay.

Frederick Livingood Waterloo Presbyterian Hospital Phsician Postville Washington

Special Features At The Institute In Waterloo

A feature at Black Hawk county institute included Dr. Alfred J. Pierson of Drake University giving an instructive talk on Books. Supt. Moore scheduled Wednesday and Friday evenings for the Horace K. Turner art exhibit in the high school gym, with no admission charge and among the finest exhibits seen by Waterloo residents. New enrollments today included Louise Pfeffer and May M. Barnes of Waterloo. B. H. Clark, publisher of Clarks School Government, has been measuring faculty heights for scientific purposes, drawing amusement.

Black Hawk County Institute Alfred J. Pierson Drake University iDes Moines Pierson Supt. Moore Horace K. Turner Waterloo Louise Pfeffer May M. Barnes B. H. Clark Clark

Heroic Girl Saves Father From Bull Attack Near Cairo

Grand Island Neb Aug 9 A 9 year old daughter saved her father Fritz Kruz a farmer near Cairo from death during a bull attack He was repairing a pump when struck by the animal The girl leaped through two feet of water seized the drill by a chain and dragged the bull away from the unconscious man She cried for help as she shielded herself and kept the bull from returning Mr Kruz has a dislocated arm a broken arm a fractured hip and possible internal injuries The condition remains serious

Grand Island Neb Fritz Kruz Cairo Mr. Kruz

Funeral for Old Soldier Charles H. Barrows at Rockford

Waverly Ia Aug 9 Special word reached about the death of Charles H Barrows an old resident of Waverly who died Monday afternoon at Rockford Ill pernicious anemia caused his death He enlisted at age 16 in 1861 in Company 46 45th Illinois Infantry and served to the end He was married and moved to Waverly where he spent his life He was a longtime member of the G A R post The funeral will be Thursday at 2 pm from the Methodist church with Rev Fred P Fisher officiating Burial will follow in Rockford Cemetery

Waverly Charles H. Barrows Rockford Barrows 45Th Illnois Infantry G. A. R. Post Methodist Church Fred P. Fisher

Ladies Sewing Circle to Meet at Mrs Rice Home

Aug 16 meeting announced by Janesville Ladies' Sewing Circle hosted at Mrs Rice residence. Local visitors include J B Wyant of Arapahoe Colorado and his family returning after four and a half years away. Bremer family picnic noted at Riverside Park and other local visits and moves near Janesville.

Janesville James Godfrey Bremer Riverside Park

Mt Morris college reunion a great success

The fourteenth annual Mt. Morris college alumni gathering held yesterday at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Hamer's home in Orange Twp drew about 250 attendees. A full program, picnic supper, and performances by a chorus, quartets, duets, and speeches highlighted the day. Out-of-town guests from Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois and northwestern Iowa joined locally famed participants. Officers elected were President Lloyd Fike, Vice-President E. M. Lichty, and Secretary Miss Nora Harbaugh.

Mt. Morris College Thomas P. Hamer Orange Township Ira Blough W. H. Lichty Jennie Blough Homer B Wilma Basher Waterloo Eva Lichty M. B. Kipp S. Hamer Nebraska Minnesota Illinois Iowa Lloyd Fike E. M. Lichty Atiss Nora Harbaugh

Bennington Township Notes and Local Gatherings

Miss Florence Broadbent of Waterloo visits her uncle A Broadbent. Misses Stella Whitney and Frances Sage attend the Waterloo teachers institute. E. E. Sage and family took a pleasure auto trip to Fredericksburg. Mt. Hope church plans an ice cream social at the Chase Wood home. Sam Aman visits Garwin. John Funk visits Waterloo. Nora Burk of Waterloo visits Bennington. A damaged ash tree near the sheriff's residence and courthouse was cut down after branches fell.

Bennington Florence Broadbent Waterloo A Broadbent Stella Whitney Frances Sage Teachers’ Institute E. E. Sage Familly Fredericksburg Mt. Hope Church Chase Wood Sam Aman Garwin John Funk Nora Burk

Col Cody Happy Finds His Cradle

Col W F Cody, former scout and plainsman, located the cradle that rocked him and his siblings in infancy. The cradle, crafted by his father, is now with Walter D Olney who once lived in Scott County Iowa. Cody long sought the relic rumored to be in Iowa since their Kansas move.

Des Moines Col W. F. Cody Cody Iowa Walter D. Olney Scott County Kansas Olney David Lower

Real Estate Transfers Recorded by Black Hawk Co Abstract

Transactions show George F. Wilson conveying Lot 2 Block 32 Rail Road Addition Cedar Falls to Edward and Glenn Gnoptili for 250 dollars and other transfers including Cedar Falls and Waterloo properties with prices ranging from 1 to 650 dollars.

Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co George F. Wilson Edward Glenn Gnoptili Cedar Falls N. M. Johnston Charles F. Rekers Garrison & Dean C. HL Rodenbach Normal Ira J. Hoover Edward Pretter Maple Leaf Security Satings Bank G. H. Cheaver Wirden Waterloo Cedar Falls Improvement Co Wm. Ott Waterloo Development Co M. C. Vaughan Rea Cedar Addition Carrie EB. Pack Isaac Davis Lakeside Addition Linden Place

Triple wedding and society notes from Waterloo

A detailed society page recounts a triple wedding performed by Rev. Frank Cole with Miss Hazel Eldridge and Mr Edward H. Kelley at the First M B and B Church, followed by a reception on Commercial Street. Guests include Mrs Canty and Mr. Henry Coombs of Denver, with postnuptial plans to Spirit Lake and Lake Okoboji. The page also covers informal parties, Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls visits, birthdays, engagements, and club activities across Waterloo.

Frank Cole M. B&b Hazel Eldridge Lyman Eldridge Edward H. Kelley J. R. Canty Blanche Rohdwing Earl Eldridge Commercial Street Whicch Claude Dean Will Baum Kelley Toledo The Daily Reporter Sinnard Bros Spirit Lake Lake Okoboji Fifth Street East Henry Coombs Denver Colo Ee J W. B. Smail Iowa Street

Regular meeting announced for M B A No 87 at Soash hall

M B A No 87 to meet at Soash hall Thursday evening August 10. All members urged to attend. Mr and Mrs Low Cunningham Mr and Mia Ira Fike and Mrs J W Muller mother of Mrs Fike left for California via Illinois Central. They plan a month to six weeks visit mainly to Raisin California with relatives.

Soash Hall Low Cunningham Mia Ira Fike 3. W. Muller Fike California Illinois Central Raisin Cal

Pauls Church to Double in Size

St Pauls Methodist Episcopal church on Broadway will nearly double capacity from 400 to 700 with a 135000 addition. John Koch won the contract for an all wooden structure expansion that adds 15 Sunday school rooms and 300 seats. Work starts immediately and is to be completed by October 15 followed by a six week revival. Reverend J B Johnson notes continued growth under his pastorate.

J. B. Johnson St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church John Koch St. Paul’s M. BE Broadway J. BE. Johnson

Jumping Jupiter star Richard Carle to perform at Waterloo Friday

Richard Carle brings his hit farce Jumping Jupiter to Waterloo this Friday with Edna Wallace Hopper starring as the artist model. Critics hail the show as the funniest modern farce and praise Carle's comic mastery and an exceptional supporting company.

East Richard

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