VPA Officers Elected At Iowa Evangelical Camp Meeting
The Iowa Young People's alliance elected officers at the Chautauqua camp. Rev J A Haehlen of Waterloo was named president and Rev O M Yagey of Aredale vice president with Caroline Lorenz of Council Bluffs as secretary and William Phalman of Radcliffe treasurer. The gathering draws near 600 attendees with weather boosting attendance. Bishop Sprang delivered an address on The Old Time Religion and German bible study continued under Dr Heinmiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iawa Young People’s Alliance
Chautauqua Coliseum
Iowa Evangelical Association
Sprang
Bible Hour
Heinmiller
National Young People’s Alliance
Northwestern College
Naperville
Ill
Y. PA
Spreng
Heinmiller O
Alleged German Spy Arrested in Washington DC
Washington August 26 The secret service of the Department of Justice arrested Gustav Kaopsch a 27 year old German reservist on espionage charges in Washington. He possessed photographs and films of Fortress Monroe and proposed fortifications at Cape Henry near Trampton Roads and Chesapeake Bay. Kaopsch has been in the U S two years and is jailed in default of 5000 dollars bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Secret Service
Department of Justice
Gustav Kaopsch
Fortress Monroe
Cape Henry
Trampton Roads
Chesapeake Bay
Kopsch
Teuton
Florida
Kopsech
Battle Creek Bay Rum Drunk Disorder Raises City Alarm
Battle Creek Michigan in August faces rising drunkenness linked to bay rum over whisky, with Chief Farring ton lamenting police impotence against druggists selling it. He notes if a wife attacked a store for rum inebriation she would be praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Mich
Ray Rumois
Farrington
Street Car Hits Auto Near Fourth and Mulberry
Automobile driven by E B Hightes of 118 High Street collided with a street car near Fourth and Mulberry streets in the early afternoon. Hightes escaped injury, but his car was badly damaged.
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E. B. Highmes
High Street
Fourth and Mulberry Streets
Submarine Destroyed by Air Bomb Over Ostend
London reports that a German submarine was destroyed near Ostend, Belgium, by a bomb from an aircraft. Amsterdam dispatch notes a Zeppelin sighting over Viseland island, moving toward the English coast, marking the second such sighting in two days.
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London
Ostend
Belgium
Amsterdam
Vondon
Hetwork
Vatel
Viseland
Boztland
Golf Girl Posterette Wins Many Admirers
Althe the bathing girl has laid claim to a host of followers as cold weather gives the golf girl an advantage in the race. Water loo boosters cheer posterettes issued by the Evening Courier and Reporter. Clubhouse plans and tournaments at Byrnes park spur interest in golf and potential courses in East Waterloo township and Elk Run area. Golf remains a year round sport not hindered by seasons, boosting Waterloo’s image through posterettes.
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Althe
Waterloo
Evening Courier
Byrnes Park
Prospect Golf Club
Cedar
Rapids
Independence
Lubuque
Waterloo Township
Pioneer Celia Myers Dies After Lingering Illness
Celia Elizabeth Vrooman Myers, 1845 birth in Wisconsin, longtime Black Hawk county resident, died at Presbyterian hospital after a paralytic stroke and lingering illness due to Brights disease and heart trouble. Survived by three children Margaret, Clarence, and Cyrus with others in Wisconsin and Iowa. funeral Saturday conducted by Dr. A. with Mount Hope M E roots and Grice Church affiliation noted.
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Celia Myers
Black Hawk County
Presbyterian Hospital
Bright
Margaret Myers
Myers
Schoharie County
New York State
Rosenberg
United States
Wisconsin
Celia Elizabeth Vrooman
Delavan
Walworth County
Wis
Kansas
Fairsfield
Wisldenisia
Celia ¥ Rooman
Moses Robinson Myers
Allen’s Grove
Aurora
Clinton
Iowa
Mississippi River
Anothey
Waterloo
Willow Street
Mount Hope M. E. Clurch
Bennington Township
Grice Church
Prayer Service and Funeral Arrangements Noted
Northrup pastor of Grace church holds brief prayer at home 768 Willow Street then public service at Grace church at 2 30. Interment in Palrview cemetery. Remains rest at Hile Man and Gindt parlors until funeral hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northrup
Grace Church
Willow Street
Palrview Cemetery
Hile- Man & Gindt
Bank Clearings for Weaverloo Week Ended Aug 26 1915
Bank clearings supplied by Black Hawk County Abstract Co show totals for the week ending Thursday August 26 with daily figures and a grand total of 1 145 007 72 dollars. The report compares with the corresponding week of 1914 and lists associated deeds mortgages chattel mortgages and instruments filed to date with year over year amounts.
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Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Weaverloo Bank
Isla
Deerense
Lutherans of Iowa Hold District Synod Opening in Denver
The District of Iowa of the Lutheran Synod of Iowa and Other States met in Denver. Seventy clergymen and 64 lay delegates attended as opening services at St. Peter's Lutheran church featured sung invocations and a sermon by Rev. F. Lutz of Hartville. The first business session followed with reports from officers and committees before adjournment to continue doctrinal discussions.
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Denver
District of Iowa
Lutheran Synod of
G. J. Zeilinger
Wartburg Theological Seminary
Dubuque
FL Lutz
Hartville
E. Hausch
St. Paul’s Church
Waverly
Adilinger
Mr. Rausch
Zellinger
EF. Lutz
Burely Extension Committee
Orphan's Home
Grey Declares Allies Will Fight to Crush Germany
London reports Sir Edward Grey rebutted German charges and asserted Britain will continue to fight until Germany abandons its aim of supremacy. He denied plans to violate Belgium and said peace cannot be made under German terms of tribute or indemnity. Allies will fight for freedom and safety against German dominance.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
Sir Edward Grey
Fenly
von Reichmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Edward Grey
Britain
Belgium
Cornerstone to be laid next Thursday
One week from today the cornerstone of the new Soldiers' Memorial shall be laid. Thursday, Sept. 2, was announced as the date for holding the exercises by Charles D. Becker secretary of the committee representing the G A R posts of Black Hawk county which has had charge of erecting the edifice. Mrs Effie McCollum Jones pastor of the Universalist church has been selected to give the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Becker
G. A. R. Posts
Black Hawk County
Webster Storekeeper Murdered in Webster Iowa
Kums Ulery proprietor of the Webster general store twelve miles west of Winterset was murdered this morning. His body was found at 7 o'clock by a woman who came to buy breakfast. The body lay at the back of the store with two bullets in his head. Sheriff Frank Brock of Madison County was notified and went to Webster to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterset
Kums Ulery
Webster
Sherif Frank Brock
Madison County
Lapse in payment triggers suit over La Porte City lots
I J Bightey holder of title to Virden's addition La Porte City has filed suits against several lot purchasers who defaulted on payments. The complaints allege that if 75 lots were not sold by November 1 last year the contracts would be void, but the required number was sold by the Gate mentioned. Mr Eightney was to retain title until payment was completed.
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I. J. Bightey
Virden
la Porte City
Nev. 1
First National Bank
Teading Business
Marriage notice for Miss Glenna Sabean and Thrille Jones
Cards received today announce the marriage of Miss Glenna Sabean to Mr Thrille Jones of Fairboldt Minnesota. Mrs Jones formerly worked in the Burch Bros office and has many friends sending congratulations. Mr Jones works for a structural contracting firm in St Paul. The couple will reside in Kenyon Minnesota.
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Cils
Glenna Sabean
Thrille Jones
Fairboldt
Minn
Jones
Burch Bros
St. Paul
Kenyon
Mexican Border Patrols Withdrawn After Uprising Rumors
El Paso Aug 26 United States military authorities withdrew troops patrolling key points in and near the city following rumors of a Mexican uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
United States
Miss Adela Balk Debuts With Berlin Philharmonic
A cleaned- up report notes Miss Adela Balk has returned from engagements in the German opera house circuit. She appeared in leading soprano roles including Tosca and Aida, and performed extensively in oratorio and concert. Balk has taught in Berlin and debuted with the Berlin Philharmonic, accompanying a program of core concert works. Lane is widely known in America.
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Iosal Opera
Tushlauser
Lelengrin
Walkure
Rastleraa
Boheme
Faust
Aida
Carmen
Miss Tingant
Berlin
Adela Balk
Born Philharmonic Orchestra
Uirey
City in Brief reflects varied local notices and travels
The column records a jumble of short items about residents such as Henry B. Bork on a business trip to Eltora, Edith Lowner visiting Minnesota, Elmer F. Murtins returning to Coe College after surgery, and plans for weddings, club meetings, and funerals. It notes a physician’s certificate filed, lawsuits filed by Lockwood for 1072.20, school decorating, a $20,000 school funding contract, and upcoming local trips and events in Waterloo and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Rainbow
Automobile
Maredonia
Frances
Waterloo Business College
Brandon
A. J. Smith
Waterloo
Arizona Swept by Violent Storm
A violent storm early today swept the southwest corner of Arizona near Yuma. Reports indicate damage to an ice house at Yuma and disrupted communications with points east of the town. The correspondent notes confusion over the pronunciation of Calais, suggesting it should be Anglicized, while Browning’s reference highlights the challenge of French names in English usage.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Soule
Arizona
Yuma
Bet Nere
Jena
Calaia
Calais
Rurely
Sre
Paris
Lyons
Marseilles
Florence
Browning
Queen Mary Tudor
Fortuna
London Chronicle
Meleholi Court No 8 Tribe to Meet Friday Evening
Meleholi court No 8 Tribe of Fen Hur will hold a regular session Friday evening in the hall. All members are urged to attend as there will be dancing for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meleholi
Fen Hur
Alo
William Tell Homestead Yeomen Meet In Regular Session
Members and friends of the William Tell homestead 161 Brotherhood of American Yeomen will meet in regular session tomorrow evening. Business of importance in initiatory wars, and guard team members are urged to attend. The William Tell Camp No 11 meets Friday evening in Lebor Temple to discuss laying the GALR cornerstone. A fall attendance is desired.
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William Tell Homestead
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Lebor Temple
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VPA
J. A. Haehlen
Meads Organization
Chuauauqua Park
Church OF God
Chautauqua Park
Joseph Williams
Indiana
J. Hy Anderson
Wyla Crowe
Wan Tsa Teo
Pioneer
Grach M. E
Church
Gimunty
Lutheran Sync OF
Dienvesh
Grey
Cornerstone
Lade
Waterloo Conservatory of Music
Arlist Fachers
Europe
Vlan
Oscrona Loolgle
America
Pooler
Miss Nelle Brya
MR. Donald
Mr. Black
Lie
Sev
Eral
Black
Conservatory
France
Characlor Music Co
East Fourth Street
Scott Prowell
Buchanant
Henry B. Bork
Eltora
John Christopher Smith
Lockwood
BR. M
Whitelaw
Edith Lowner
Elmer F. Muirtins
Coe College
Double Six
E. C. Crandall
Nevada Street
W. O. Willison
Chicago
Gertrude Bells
W. D. Ryan
Miss Myers
R. C. Bodwell
San Francisco Exposition
California
Bodwell
Harold F. Whittle
Sterling Rock Falls
Timerctal
Chile
St. Francis Circle
George Sawyer
St. Francis Hospital
Gort-landt Park
Mum Club
Lillian Hoover
Columbia Street
Carpenter Hotel
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