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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1919

Page

4

Conference on Bible Opens at Walnut Street Baptist and First Presbyterian

The Christian fundamentals conference opened yesterday with large audiences at Walnut Street Baptist and First Presbyterian churches. Dr T C Massee spoke at assemblies and will discuss The Final Separation of the Saved and the Unsaved tonight and The Baptism and Infilling of the Holy Spirit Tuesday. Excerpts from In Christ emphasize Christ as the sole meeting place for God and man and urge unity in him despite race and religious differences.

Walnut Street Baptist First Presbyterian Jesus Christ Christ God Tower of Babel Tabor Capital

Heirs contest William Goodfellow will claim

Heirs of William Goodfellow allege their father was of unsound mind when he drew his will and request probate denial. The seven heirs led by Jennie Kennedy and joined by attorney E J Wenner claim the estate of about 118000 should be divided equally as if no will existed. They note ambiguities in the trust provisions and cite the father’s illness and medical visits across multiple cities.

Jennie Kennedy Mary MacNamara Winnifred King Alice King George John William Goodfellow E. J. Wenner John Goodfellow

Eloquent Tributes at Memorial for Judges Mullan and Blair

Attorneys offered tributes at a memorial service held at the Black Hawk county courthouse for Judges Charles W. Mullan and A. S. Blair. Resolutions in memoriam were read by C. J. Pickett for Mullan and B. F. Swisher for Blair. Judges G. W. Dunham H. B. Boles and J. E B. Williams presided as speakers included J. W. Arbuckle Judge Franklin C. Platt J. S. Tuthill Sherman T. Mears and J. B. Newman. Manchester delegates from Blair home area included Judge Dunham Mr Styles A. M. Cloud and Fred B. Blair.

Charles W. Mullan A. S. Blair Black Hawk County Mullan

Black Jews of Abyssinia Documented by Scholar

Dr. Jacques Fautlovitch of Geneva relates the Falashas, Abyssinia’s black Jews, long lost to history for 2,500 years. He notes their migrations from a northern homeland, continued Jewish rites, and Semitic features despite no Hebrew speech.

Jacques Fautlovitch University of Geneva Abyssinia Negus Israel Faitiovitch Falashas Palestine Africa Waidovitch

Afternoon society notices and club activities

DeMhats society and Merry Makers events listed. Toonsy Afternoon and Wednesday program noted. First Brethren W M S led by Mrs. Fred Gaskins. Entre Nous group with Mrs. P J Pint appearances.

Merry Makers Thomas Hotchkiss

Engagements and Weddings Highlight Waterloo Social Scene

A Cedar Heights wedding announces Esther Margaret Rosenthal to Theodore Lucas, married July 25 with a Cedar Rapids ceremony. The couple will reside with the Rosenthals until spring when a Cedar Heights home is built. Also noted are state G A R officer visits, and several local marriages, including Laura K. Newman to Jud C. Maxson and Gladys Clark to Carroll Reitz.

Lew Rosenthal Rose Cliff Cadar Heights Esther Margaret Theodore Lucas Cedar Rapids Lucas Mira Alfred C. Johnson C. M. Cheney Johnson J. G. Brinkerhof Margaret Harper Rosenthal Waterloo Cedar Heights East High School Iowa State Teachers’ College College of Comerce Stewart Manufacturing Company Waterloo Symphony Orchestra B. W. Merrill Klola Central Railway

Clubs Meeting Postponed Two Weeks and Candy Making Featured

The Hven Dozen club meeting is postponed two weeks. The Delta club will meet this evening at Y. W. C. A. rooms with candy making as a feature.

Hven Delta Club

The Runaway

Louise hides from a berry picking trip at a country house when she spots her former lover Jack arriving with a party of friends. After reconciliation in a tense moment, Jack explains he returned to surprise her, having joined a blueberry picnic plan via Bob Tracy.

Louise Evelyn Mrs. Bradford Elsie Louise Strand Mrs Bradford Pointed Rock Crossing Goodby Bob Tracy Lowise Ruth Gould Jack Kame Aire

Thorpe's Canton Bulldogs To Play Rock Island Dec 7

Davenport report says Rock Island Independents and Jim Thorpe's Canton Bulldogs meet in Rock Island next Sunday for the United States professional championship. The game pits two titans of early pro football with notable figures and strong fan interest in Illinois.

Jim Thorpe Bulldog Rock Island Davenport Rock Island Independents Canton Bulldogs United States

City in Brief Highlights Local News and Visits

Local notices report visits from H R Addington to Cedar Rapids and Mrs Curran awaiting a Chicago hunter. Thomas Henegar from New Diggings arrives to visit F D Kelly. J A Todd travels from Sioux City to see his sister M H Kelly. Many residents from Independence Dike and Waterloo are noted, with library and church events and smallpox, diphtheria, and steam incident updates.

H. R. Curran Chicago Hunter H. G. Frank Thos. H. Henegar New Diggings Wis F. D. Kelly J. A. Todd Sioux City M. H. Kelly B. B. Bells Sells Isabelle Turner

Car Situation Instructions for Economic Easing

A discussion outlines how to address vehicle issues and offers guidance aimed at reducing costs. It emphasizes practical steps, budgeting, and efficient practices to help consumers economize in car-related spending.

Perkins Electric Door Control Company Formed at Park Avenue West

The Perkins Electric Door Control company has been incorporated and opened offices at 183 Park avenue west. The device, tested and marketed, aids heavy doors with electric lights and starters for garage use, saving time and adding convenience. Officers include S. E. Perkins as president F. E. McH lany as Vice President and Horace Gilbert as secretary treasurer.

Perkins Electric Perkins Electric Door Control Company Park Avenue West E. Perkins F. E. McHlhany Horace Gilbert

Dismissal Away From Trial in Civil Action

A civil action claims were withdrawn as the plaintiff withdrew the case leading to dismissal. The petition had faced unfavorable motions and the court granted dismissal without prejudice.

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Conference ON Bible J. C. Masseo DeMhats Syd Miss Rosenthal Winifred Soper The Ladies of the Grand Army Henry Seebers Lincoln Circle Teeltz-Clark Gladys Clark Carrol Reitz First Evangelical Parsonage Clinton F. Smith Reitz Park Commissioners Dawson Street Parent-Teacher Association Whittier Farent-Teacher Association Whittier Daughters of Wiebella Knights of Columbus Alice Freeman Buchanan’s 4Th St. Bridge H.R. Addington George Boysen Peter Henningsen Myron Dike George Nicolaisen Florence Stewart Catry Cattle Congress Office Spiritake Bessia Bunter Lowell Galloway Public Library Sunbeam Rev. J EB. Williama Kentucky Linden M. BE Peter Witt la Porte City Daytong, Fla Alcott Robert van Riper Navy U. S Olympia HE. L. van Riper Fourth Street West Waterloo West H. D. Lee Tee Optical Service Buchanan Wee Postum Céree! Co Battle Creek Mich Horlick Towa Paul Fii Ashion Pened Tre Mies Nensemeren Tne Neipert Frank Neipert Uest Pisintif Petitlod Buchanan's RISCO Crisco Crean Nationals Comer Company Paris Sola Hansen & Hansen
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