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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1915

Page

7

Editorial Staff Picnic And Local Social Notes

A collage of society items from Waterloo includes editorial staff picnic at Cedar River park with light showers and a photographer's snap, Elklets invited to Waterloo events, lawn party at First Congregational church, farewell reception for the Barber family, a birthday party for Wilma Hay, Universalist church Sunday school picnic at Byrnes park, and multiple dinner and hosting plans around town. The notes feature Miss Carol Washburn, Miss Elsa Teeter, J. W. Henderson, Linda Hand guild, Fred Rath, Mrs. Hurton, and local venues like Sans Souci hotel and Cedar River park.

Carol Washburn Burlington Elsa Teeter J. W. Henderson Linda Hand Guild Fred Rath Cedar Heights C. B. Hurton Sans Souci Clase First Brethren Church Cedar River Park Evening Courier Court House G. A. Barber Buffalo Center St. Pauls OE Alara Corin Barber Bufalo Center Edwarda of Universalist Church Byrnes Park Dany

Piano Instruction Offered by Certified Miss Marion Ransler

Miss Marion T. Ransler, holder of a Teachers Certificate and an Artists Diploma from the New York Institute of Musical Art, offers piano instruction. She served as an instructor at the Damrosch School and teaches at Studio 601 Janes Bluck Building.

Marion T. Ransler New York Institute of Musical Art Damrosch Janes Bluck Building

Courier Patterns For Courier Patterns Design Catalog

Courier patterns to obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design. Send coupon to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo for ten cents per pattern. Orders filled quickly and should reach you within ten days after sending.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Personal mentions of local figures visit and travel

E K Boisot vice president of First National bank Chicago visited his son Louis Boisot and attended Prospect Golf club. Leo Ramnoy left for Chicago after two weeks with relatives here. Dr and Mrs BE DeWitt Peake of Lebanon Illinois visit daughter Mrs Rudolph R Krebs in Waterloo. Dr Krebs is pastor at First Methodist Lebanon and father of writer EtHelt Everett Peake. Dr and Mrs Sidney D Smith return from Lake Park Spirit Lake and Okoboji. Arnold's park crowded with pleasure seekers. Dr Trevarthen Hopkinton and Attorney Trevarthen Perry visit their mother Mrs Janet Trevarthen in Waterloo. Mr and Mrs R A High depart for Lewiston Illinois after weeks with relatives in Waterloo Jesup and Hudson. Mrs W A Dewey leaves this morning.

E. K. Boisot First National Bank of Chicago Louis Boisot Prospect Leo Ramnoy Chicago BE. DeWitt Peake Lebanon Ill Rudolph R. Krebs Leargitt Street Dr. Krebs Ancle Trevarthen Franklin Street R.A. High Lewiston Iilaha Waterloo Jesup and Hudson W. A. Dewey

Social News Roundup From Salt Lake City to Waterloo

Miss Ella Murphy returns to Lyening Courier duties after a two week vacation. The list of visitors includes Rene W Greene with family, C. J. Wuston, Peter Grady and Catherine Cunpoolingham, Ruth Bridy, Olfa Gregg, Norvella Marsh, Maria Cole, and Mildred Hoffman among others. Attendees plan trips to Waterloo encampment and Chicago visits, plus a Des Moines state auditors convention. A birthday surprise gift was given to Mrs. Peter Wagner in Waterloo, with multiple family gatherings noted across Iowa cities.

Salt Lake City Wood Ella Murphy Lyening Courier WL Greene C. 3 Wuston Peter Grady Mga Catherine jCunpingham West Union Ruth Bridy Oelwein Olfa Gregg Austin Alvnn Ruby M. H. Kimball Lero A. J. Fairburn Maynard Minn P. R. Griffin Minneapolis Grey Eagle Minn Nes Moines Itta McKelvie Ruth Howard Walker Archie Dean Ailss Alice Dean Moline G. Greiser Graf Sutomodiile John Matthew

William Rodgers Dies After Long County Residence

William Rodgers a Dunkerton area resident of Bennington and Lester townships since 1886 died Thursday after a brain hemorrhage. He was a director of Black Hawk County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co for 21 years and involved with Dunkerton Telephone Co and the Dunkerton Bank. The Baptist service drew a large crowd including distant relatives. Survived by widow six children and other relatives. niece Margaret C. Myers county superintendent paid tribute to his devoted christian home and character.

Dunkerton William Rodgers Mr. Rodgers Woodstock Canada Bennington Lester Townships Black Hawk County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co Dunkkerton Telephone Co Dunkerton Bank Rodgers Baptist Church Day Syracuse N.Y Insurance Company Blakeville Bunkerton Elmer J Ralph W Geo. Spies Jessie Alice Mary Margaret C. Myers

County teachers' examination dates announced

There will be a teachers' examination in the office of County Superintendent Myers on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 25 26 and 27. All county applicants will be examined there. The Kath Parlors at 409 W. Fidd St. closed in August will reopen the first of September.

Traquers Myers Fidd St

Waterloo theatre to open season with burlesque shows

Manager Busby schedules weekly burlesque acts at the Waterloo theatre with a season start next Sunday and a formal opening September 15 featuring The Lady in Red from Chicago. The Columbia Burlesque Wheel will supply one night engagements in Waterloo through the year, with acts from Chicago St Paul and Kansas City.

Waterloo Theatre Fusby Coehn's Chicago Horn Gorroll Waterloo Ate Traction Busby Columbia Burlesque Wheel Busby Bros Columbia

Transfer of Waterloo Storekeeper to Mattoon Illinois Central shops

R. E. Downing long time Waterloo division storekeeper has been transferred to the Illinois Central shops at Mattoon where he will hold a similar post. E. G. Shapland succeeds him in Waterloo. Also Crowther and Beal travel to Chicago for an all accountants meeting amid an upcoming road inventory ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Mattoon R. E. Downing Downing Waterloo T. C Downline E. G.shapland Chicago WG. Crowther Master Mechanic's K. @. Beal Lara Unita’ Central Tnventory Minois Central Road Department Innterstate Commerce Commission

Weddings In Church And At Home

A promoted offer details an etiquette encyclopedia on wedding ceremonies including church and home settings. It advertises a 2015 edition priced at $2.50 with a special 98 cent distribution, claiming comprehensive guidance on proper wedding forms and details.

Publishers’ Press

Dr Jordan Calls Peace Glories Taught In Schools

Dr Jordan, president of the peace advocacy body, urged the National Education Association to emphasize peaceful achievement over battlefield glory. He argued history should teach growth and law, warn war destroys, and stress realities beyond warfare implications to shape a peaceful future. Delegates at the Fifty third annual convention neared 10000 attendance as election debates surfaced.

Akiand Cah National Educaional Association Days Starr Jordan Hody and Rers Elas I Phace Greece National Filucation Associaion NLMAL Grace C. Strachan Dis Ric Kehools Brooklyn No Vo Davith Ph. Jub- Bon Winthrop Ta

Fire damages barn and goods near Waterloo plant

A barn at 827 Cammer Street belonging to Paul Davis Dry Goods was damaged by fire last night. The structure stored window shades and ton and was used as storage. The fire origin remains undetermined though flames were confined to the barn. A nearby motor vehicle fire at Fifth and Water streets was extinguished without major loss. Mrs Vertia J Ianes plans to reopen hydrotherapy bath parlors at 194 W Fifth after September.

Paul Davis Cammer Bitgrl Paul Davis Dry Goods Company Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company Fifth and Water Streets Vertia J. Ianes Battle Creek

Summer Baby Care Advice From Children’s Bureau

Practical guidance on keeping infants cool and comfortable in hot weather. Focuses on light clothing, frequent water, and avoiding irritation from woolen garments. Explains prickly heat causes, treatment with tepid baths and baking soda, and prevention through cooling, limited clothing, and open-air living. Also covers diaper care, cradle cap, constipation remedies, and notes on teaching regular bowel movements.

Children's Bureau United States Department of Labor Sofia Children’s Bureau U.S. Department of Labor Washington, D.c Castile Ted Dairies

Hazleton Notes on Visits Obits and Local Events

Hazleton August 18 residents attend funeral of the late Amos Gabriskie in Stanley. Mrs. Charles Bahmler hosts Embroidery Club. Lee Scanlan moves family to new home. Bart Sadler of Waterloo visits. Elsie Weitman and Artrude Farrell go to St Paul for military goods. Edith Milhouse visits en route to Galena from Canada. WCTU convention in Independence features Violet Kiefer recitations and Yelta Wargagon paper. Albin Holmstron begins Iowa State Bank duties and Holvetron attends Gelweln business course. Edith McMillan marries. Mrs. Martha Sanders dies.

Hazleton Haines Urbana Tda Tenney Amos Gabriskie Stanley W. Nelson R&r Charles Bahmler Une Priscilla J. B. Truar Indepentiesca Lee Scanlan Bart T. Sadler Waterloo Wr. Sadler Elsie Weitman Mise Artrude Farrett St. Paul Militnery Edith Milhouse H. H. Hunt iGalena Canada Mesdames Hara McKenzie Bk. J.short Wm. Sadler Henry Suhr W.C. T. Leantvention Independence Tuesay Violet Kiefer Yelta iWargagon Albin Holmst

Sage Tea and Sulphur Remedy for Darker Gray Hair

A vintage ad promotes Sulpho-Sage by Clifton Chemical Co Newark NJ as a non dye hair darkener. It claims to restore natural dark shade without recognition, remove dandruff, add gloss, and deferly look ten years younger. Sold with a money back guarantee through Henderson Drug Co and Hanson & Hanson Waterloo IA.

Clifton Chemical Co Newark N. J

Drunken Trio In Wild Night Lands One In Jail

Three young men started a Saturday celebration by driving an automobile owned by one of them’ s fathers. The operator, heavily intoxicated, wrecked the vehicle and collided with J. F Rigdon’s rig three miles northeast of town. The car was found in a Cednar River park ditch after midnight. the driver was jailed and released on a twenty five dollar bond. He faces damages for reckless driving.

Deanlies J. F B. Rigdon Cednar River Park

Man begs second chance to work for independence

Hugh Cooper, 93, appeals Municipal Court in Kansas City to leave the Jackson county poor farm after five years. He says his white hair misleads others, urges to prove he can support himself again and asks to be allowed to return and try to live independently. The judge dismisses with encouragement to go test his ability.

Kansas City Hugh Cooper Charles Clark Cooper Jackson County Sald

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