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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1911
Page
3
Offers Pape's Diapepsia as a powerful remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. Claims rapid relief within five minutes, enabling hearty meals without sour risings belching or headaches. Promotes digestion, gas relief, and absence of stomach misery with regular use.
People wept for joy as penitents moved forward to pledge their lives to faith. Evangelist Forsythe led a rousing service at St Pauls Methodist Church last evening under clear skies. Pastor Rev J K Rohnson and the congregation rejoiced, praising the sermon and song service that drew many to seek salvation after a thankful day.
A church notices an evangelist event planned for tonight with a morning service at 11 and a focus on motherhood. Congregants are urged to wear white flowers or ribbons as the evangelist delivers a sermon of interest to mothers.
Sruerda Werl Jor Pesena, a young man employed by Henry Joens, lies in a Waterloo hospital after a shooting accident near Traer. The bullet lodged in his brain, with specialists fearing little to no chance of saving sight and only an even chance of survival.
Oak Ridge reports include Lawrence visiting with his sons Robert and Thomas, Mrs. George on the sick list, Cen. Rayer moving on Wilnut and Fourth streets, Miss Golda Gerholdt visiting at her sister’s, H Miller and family visiting, Robert Lawrence of Reinbeck visiting his father, a completed sewer extension on First Street, Julius Tengen purchasing a corn husker seen by locals.
Waterloos growing postal receipts are shown by November figures with receipts increasing from the month to the next. The report notes steady growth and cites a specific combined total for the period. Comrade Noah Roapp funeral details announced with services at a residence on Rien Street and a later departure to the depot, with the time and location to be furnished by C. G. Crabtree.
Automobilists report being led In circles by conflicting signs around Robin Hood's Barn area causing drivers to travel in opposite directions from intended routes. Local authorities warn of dangerous confusion as motorists encircle blocks chasing misleading markers.
Motorists returning from a cycling influenced detour struggle with misleading guide posts. Visitors, mostly strangers, rely on signs that misdirect them toward Caldwell Pine Brook Boonton or returning routes to New York via Newark and the Oranges. The mislabeling leaves travelers unsure which way to go 36 hours after departure.
Dr. Carver Williams, a noted American basso, appears next Tuesday evening December 5 as the third program in the Artists Course by the Waterloo Conservatory of Music. Miss Georgiella Lay accompanies at Walnut Street Baptist church, offering a program of oratorio and modern songs.
Felicia Lyne, a young American prima donna, scores a tremendous hit in London casting as Gilda in Rigobetta. The review highlights her voice, stage presence, and rising fame amid strong ensemble performances.
Father Rohrman arrives to lead St Marys Catholic Church Waterloo succeeding Father Forkenbrock. He is a Carroll county Iowa native aged about 36, ordained in his twenties, and previously served five years with the Dubuque apostolate missionary band after leading St Marys in Dubuque.
The Hen dyson drug store hosts a demonstration for Root Juice, with patrons praising cures for stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Mrs J W Smith reports her eleven year old son improved after two bottles and Ernest J Grams says one bottle boosted his strength and appetite. Officials note many claim complete cures and rapid health gains as sales run one dollar per bottle or three for two dollars and fifty cents.
The speaker notes Father Rohlman has large talents and will make a fine record at St Marys parish. Waterloo will regret Father Folkenbrock's departure but welcomes Father Rohlman. The item ends with an advertising line for Whizard Carpet Clean.
Los Angeles dispatch notes progress in the McNamara case with eight jurors sworn and eight more passed for cause as veniremen are drawn. A legal holiday affected proceedings and jurors’ status.
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