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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1915

Page

7

Last Day of F Sam Meeting Ends in Waterloo

The twenty third annual vamp meeting of the Iowa Evangelical association concluded with a benediction by Bishop Spreng. Ministers and families enjoyed picnics at Chautauqua park and many conversions were reported. Attendance was high despite chilly weather. gift of an eleven acre tract may keep meetings in Waterloo.

Iowa Evangelical Association Spreng Chautauqua Park Flore Waterlino Koher la Porte City State Association Mieesiing Radcliffe Choral Union William Thalman Evangelical Association Jerusalem Mendelssohn Rimmel Sermon Buck Sancius Gounod Walter Himmel Miss Watella Winterfield Tal

Stalled In Desert For Thirty Hours On Train Trip

Miss Maud Dudley returned from a coast trip that began last June visiting Yellowstone and Calfornia Falls while traveling on a Santa Fe limited. A mile of track washed out near Adamana Arizona stalling the train thirty hours. Passengers faced meal shortages as Mexicans rebuilt the line.

Miss Maud Dudley Yellowstone Park Portland San Francisco California Falls Gertrude Abdill Long Beach Miss Dudley Waterloo Santa Fe Adamana Arizona Colorado River Dudley Mrs. Craig Lois Craig

Waterlou Day at Waverly Fair Is Sept 8

Lore Alford chairs the Waterloo delegation for the Waverly fair to be held Wednesday September 8. Appointments include A Morris Leo Alexander Julius Poverty G B Brebner Burr Liehtig and A V Wowler. Waterloo cars and drivers will be admitted free on Waterloo Day as the delegation canvasses local auto owners. The Dairy Cattle Congress will be advertised at the fair with pennants provided by promoters and tickets available from Secretary Van Vleck or B S Estel at the F L Kimball company office GW.

Waterloo Waverly Lore Alford Commercial Club A. Morris Leo, Alexander Julius Poverty Brebner Burr Liehtig A. V. Wowler Allord Dairy Cattle Congress Flr iGhas Dairy Congress van Vleck B.S. Estel F. L. Kimball Company

Jackson Head in Los Angeles California

Ben H Lichty received a telegram from Los Angeles announcing the death of W Jackson father of Mrs Lichty. He died after a nervous breakdown at 61. Jackson was known in Iowa political circles and was four term sheriff of Woodbury county before moving to Los Angeles nine years ago. Survivors include his widow, son Carl A of San Francisco, a daughter and Miss Todd Teaa. A former clerk Miss Kate Todd died last evening in Austin Minnesota after a visit to Waterloo last June.

Ben H. Lichty Los Angeles W. Jackson Lichty Miss Todd Teaa Kate Todd James Jack Austin Minn Waterloo

Funeral services for Mrs Celia Myers held at Grace Church

At Grace Church Saturday afternoon the pastor Dr J Northcup paid tribute to Celia Myers mother of County Superintendent Margaret C Myers. He praised pioneer ancestors who helped pave the way for independence. Miss Myers received sympathy telegrams from friends in town and other states. County superintendents and family attended including Clarence Myers and Cyril Myers with relatives in attendance.

Celia Myers Margaret C. Myers Grace Church J. Northcup New England Miss Myers

Funeral crowds pack Church of the Brethren for Sweitzer

The largest audience ever seen in Orange township attended the funeral of Samuel Sweitzer at the Church of the Brethren. About 750 to 800 people filled the building and nearly 100 automobiles were parked near the church. Rev. A. P. Hlaugh led services with Rev. W. O. Tanenreuther assisting. Amos D. Sweitzer, bedridden from an injury, could not attend. Present were Mrs. Sweitzer’s siblings from Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Illinois.

Orange Township Samuel Sweitzer Church of the Brethren A. P. Hlaugh Tanenreuther Amos D. Sweitzer Seb Joan &. Gnoagy Milledgeville, Fil

Joyride Arrests After Buick Car Theft Suspected

Reinheek couples visiting Waterloo were found taking a Buick from near the motion picture house for a joyride. Police apprehended the riders within fifteen minutes after the theft was discovered. The prosecuting witness later learned which car had been involved and the case was dropped.

Pour Reinheek Waterloo Cle Imachine

Parade of six hundred babes at Asbury Park parade

More than 660 children paraded for prizes as floats and costumes impressed judges in Asbury Park New Jersey. Miss Mildred Logan of Indianapolis was crowned queen Titania twenty fifth and viewed the procession from her throne alongside Miss Mary Pickford and city officials.

Asbury Park Mildred Logan Indianapolis Titania Miss Pickford Chili

Parochial Schools Prepare for 1916 17 Opening

Three parochial schools Our Lady of Victory St Marys and the Sacred Heart will open the new term on Tuesday September 7. Work on a new Sacred Heart school is started by parish members with foundation to be ready within two weeks. The plan includes a modern building at the corner of Fifth and Randolph streets with temporary facilities used this year. German Lutherans delay opening as Walnut and Fremont project nears completion. official opening date to be announced soon.

Yirochial Ethodls Our Lady of Victory St. Marys the Sacred Heart Lenihan Bacred Heart Church Warvelilal Gsehivol Shered Heart Partil Lo Lav Sludt Mitth Our Lady of Victory Academy St. Mary's Walnut and Fremont Streets Low

Free Weddings Promised In Waterloo Homecoming Week

Per rumor and city plans during the Dairy Cattle Congress week September 27 to October 3, Waterloo may host one or two public wedding ceremonies funded by local merchants and individuals. A single couple is registered while more may join as gift drives progress. donations include a brass bed from William Gallaway Co and a wedding suit from Scotch Woollen Mill.

Waterloo William Gallaway Company Scotch Woollen Miller Company Fifth Street East

Woman charged with poisoning Renepagtiress in Kentucky

Mrs Minuia Coleman Hamlin, daughter in law of former Attorney General Hamlin, is charged with murder by poison in the death of Mrs Polly Davis. She claims she found a will giving control of a $50,000 estate under a rock and denies involvement. Two attorneys fought in court over the case. Clara Myers of Charleston West Virginia has been indicted for accessory before the fact in forcing the will and aiding the alleged poisoning. Hamlin was in Arkansas when Davis died.

Lexington Minuia Coleman Hamlin Hamilin Minos Polly Davis G. W Flee Hamlin Wallace McGuire Davie Clara Myers Charleston W. Va Mrs. Davis Jackson County

Law Firm Moves Offices to Leavitt Johnson Bank Building

Pickett Swisher and Farwell announce relocation to the fifth floor of the Leavitt Johnson National Bank building. The notice mimics a wide awake panel style seen in the Evening Spurler and Reporter.

Eventon Courier and Reporter Pickett, Swisher & Farwell Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Evening Spurler

Garden Party Planned By Uni Universalist Ladies

The Ladies' Social Union of the Universalist church plans a garden party Wednesday afternoon at 2:20 at Mrs. Chester Cadwallader's home, 519 Jefferson Street. Hostess Mrs. F. C. Platt assists. indoors if the weather turns unfavor able.

Ladies’ Social Union of Universalist Church Chester Cadwallader Jefferson Street F. C. Platt

Resinol complexions remedy advertisement card

Bathing with Resinol soap and hot water followed by Resinol ointment for ten minutes cleanses pores removes pimples and blackheads leaving a clear velvety complexion. The ointment and soap relieve itching heal skin humors burns wounds and chafing. samples free Dept 31 k Resinol Baltimore Md.

Resinol Baltimore

Old Time Way to Darken Hair Popular in Town

Investigation among druggists shows Sage Tea and Sulpho-Sage mixture as the popular remedy to restore gray hair to its natural color. A few applications deliver a rich shade, with a natural look. Clifton Chemical Co endorses a refund guarantee if it fails. Henderson Drug Co and Hansen & Hansen offer the product in Waterloo Iowa.

Io Town Clifton Chemical Co Newark Henderson Drug Go Hansen & Hansen Waterloo Lowa Jane Mer

Straight Hair To Curl In Sleep From Liquid Silmerins

An advertisement promotes a method to turn straight hair curly overnight using liquid silmerins applied with a toothbrush. The text claims the curl lasts longer than heated irons, appears natural, and can maintain curls for weeks with a drugstore supply. It notes the product also keeps hair bright and lustrous without greasiness.

Uric Acid Solvent Promises Relief for Rheumatism

Advertisement-style notice touts The Williams Treatment for rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles. It offers a free 60c bottle and 22 doses if readers mail name and address, with promises of rest and strength and relief from stiff joints and aching back.

D. A. Williams Hampton Stone

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