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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1911

Page

5

Quick Capture of Horse Thief in Berlin

Deputy Leighton nabbed Tom McCoy, 37, seven miles southwest of Reinbeck, in Gladbrook yards as he tried to board a freight. McCoy confessed to stealing G. A. Barron’s buggy and horse on show day, traded horses in Grundy Center, and was found with a roan horse and gear. Property later located and returned. arrest negates the $25 reward.

Sherif E. A. Leighton F. M. Shores Gladbrook Tom McCoy Reinbeck Leighton G. A. Barron Sheriff Shores Blue House Road Shores Barlin McCoy Duggy Harnesa Grove Berlin South Barron Dick Bilierbeck Bhores Grundy Center

For Sale and Land Notices From Early 1900s Canada Mock Catalog

A jumble of sale notices lists items including a 1911 Indian machine, property near Lafaretts street, and a wheat land parcel in Canada. Multiple ads show individuals seeking buyers, offers with down payments, and commission terms, naming A B. Smith Proto Gallery and B. W. Kinsey as contacts in Elbow Sask and nearby districts.

B. Smith Proto Gallery Electrac Park Banner Canada B. W. Kinsey

The President and Tariff Reform Opinion Split in Press

The Chicago Tribune reports near unanimous support among democratic editors for the president's veto of wool and free list measures, while republican editors split. The paper argues veto aligns with scientific revision and tariff board findings, urging steady reform over log rolling and forecasting a new era of tariff revision and genuine reform.

Chicago Tribune Tribune Taft Republian Party Fta Republican Party House Tariff Board Congress

Socialists Making Good In Milwaukee City Report

Minneapolis Journal notes Mayor Befdel of Milwaukee praising a new economy bureau. The semi annual report claims savings of 95 500 annually through fire and police telegraph, drain and plumbing inspection, refuse incineration and garbage collection. B. Stilson remains seriously ill at 01 Mulberry street with poor prospects for recovery.

Minneapolis Journal Befdel Milwaukee Bureau of Economy and Efficiency

Honest Skeptic and Faith in Knowledge Sermon

A Saturday sermon argues for curiosity and questioning in faith. It contrasts skeptical doubt with spiritual discernment, urging readers to observe nature and seek truth through both reason and faith while noting biblical figures who questioned yet found revelation.

Large Family Reunion and Community Notices

A lengthy Waterloo area notice page details the fourth annual McQuilkin family picnic at Chautauqua park with numerous relatives from Fort Dodge Oklahoma City and beyond. It also covers birthday celebrations, church and social society meetings, a G A R post gathering, youth outings at Chautauqua park, and assorted local social events. The items include visits from guests in Cedar Rapids Waverly and Marshall and Waterloo centering on reunions, entertainments, and plans for future gatherings.

McQuilkin Chautauqua Park A. E. McQuilkin Fort Dodge A. D. McQuilkin I. F. Mahon Helen Vera McQuilkin Oklahoma City Okla James Giffen Atlantic Sarah Smith Cedar Rapids Eva English Marshall Minn Ethel Thompson Waverly Kan D. K. McQuilkin John MecQuilkin J. N. McQuilkin R. R. Mc

Early Settlers Celebrate Day With Veterans Meet

The gathering marked by a treasury balance of 29.65 saw A J Edwards, secretary for twenty years, listing those who passed away and sharing interest facts. Black Hawk county veterans joined a separate meeting presided by Col J F Camp of La Porte. George W Harbin is hospitalized in Indianapolis after an accident and 55 S Line is ill at home. Major B H A Snyder of Cedar Falls attended. Adjutant D R Weaver and wife travel east to the National G A R encampment. his daughter M J O Keefe read last meeting minutes. Officers elected: Colonel George W Harbin Water 100, Lt Col E A Snyder Cedar Falls, Major David Allison La Porte, Adjutant D R Weaver Wapselo, Quartermaster J Sid Anderson Washerloo, Chaplain Rev Elias Skinner Waterloo. Distinguished visitor Lot Abraham of Mt Pleasant, grand commander for Iowa, shared tales from state reunions with W H Howell of Des Moines, editor of the G A R Advocate. Abraham, age 74, has spent 70 years on the same Mt. Pleasant area farm and is building a memory church for his parents. He is lively, active, and a keen speaker.

W. R. GC G. A. R. Hall Carrie Stevens la Porte Ray Hanchett Waverly Miss Han Robert Anderson Robert Anderson Post Lot Abraham Mt. Pleasant W. R C Abraham Howell Grand Army Advocate Des Moines Cook Black Hawk County J. F. Camp George W. Harbin Indianapolis J. Line BH. A. Snyder Cedar Falls D. R. Weaver M. J. ‘O'Keefe Water E. A. Snyder Cedar Fala David Allison Watoako J. Sid Anderson Washerloo Elias Skinner Was Department of Iowa W. H. Howell G. A. R. Advocate

Funeral of Chas Connolly Held

Solemn high mass was celebrated at Sacred Heart church for Charles Connelly ten year old son of Mr and Mrs A A Connelly who died Wednesday night saving his father from drowning. Rev J J Hanley led the service with deacon Rev E J Slattery and Rev John Wolfe. Choir led by Mrs W H Taylor sang a requiem. The sermon used Suffer the little children to come unto me. Large attendance and floral decorations marked the solemn rite. The body went to Calvary cemetery where Rev Father Hanley conducted the burial service.

Sacred Heart Church Charles Connelly A. A. Connelly J. J. Hanley E. J. Slattery St. Joseph's Church John Wolfe St. Joseph’ College Dubuque W. H. Taylor Kingdom of Neuren Father Hanley Calvary Cemetery Rrava

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