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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1910

Page

4

Sacred Heart School Musical to Entertain Saturday Afternoon

Junior music pupils of Sacred Heart school present a 1 30 musicale in the Sacred Heart church hall. The program features an operetta Maud Irving with a long list of musical numbers and a cast including Hazel Rosner Louis Fried Leila Marlow Genevieve Maddigan and many others. Mrs St Clair is a wealthy benefactor and the widow helpers and adopted waifs are part of the cast with Leila Marlow as piano accompanist.

Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Church Maud Irving Gurritt Marie Rean Tolliver Deneen Helen O'Connell Alildred Rosner May Rosner Beatrice McGarvey Gasper Joseph Duffy Leila Marlow

Anti-Suffragist Would Teach Men Kitchen Drudgery

Spokane noted anti-suffragist Mrs. FP Emery proposed to teach men kitchen skills after a Washington grant of equal suffrage. The idea arose at a Sunday dinner as a joke about dishwashing, with emphasis on men learning to cook and run the kitchen when women vote.

Spokane Wash Washington Washington Political Equality League Emery

Marriage License Book Reaches Its Final Page

The marriage license ledger, filled to 480 licenses since December 30, 1909, ends as authorities issue the final entries to Fred W. Kennedy and Mary Ida Lubbs of Waterloo. A new book is opened, keeping hope for more unions alive while the old record becomes history.

Fred W. Kennedy Mary Ida Lubbs Waterloo Frank L. Olson Ella Hanson

Diamond found baked in wedding cake in Spokane

A young woman in Schmidt Washington northeast of Spokane is to receive her diamond engagement ring sent last July by her Cranbrook BC fiancé. Customs Inspector Hutchinson discovered the ring inside a cake mailed to her after probing the cake with a hat pin. The fiancé paid a $24 duty on November 30 and the ring was released and mailed to the recipient.

Spokane Wash Schmidt Stevens County Reident Cranbrook B.C William Hutchinson Customs Service

Divorce licenses range from 10946 to 11425 in records

Through the divorce court many couples stay together, but most license records show a sequence from No. 10946 to No. 11425. The list reflects numerous filings and approvals amid domestic relations proceedings.

Coalition takes six of ten seats in next parliament

London dispatch reports the coalition party wins six of ten seats in unopposed returns, securing a majority of seven members elected to date. In Cork William O'Brien, independent nationalist leader, defeats William Redmond. Healey defeats Rocha in a separate contest.

London O'Brien Cork Ireland William O’brien William Redmond John E. Redmond Healey Rocha

Civil service exams announced with dates

Additional examinations under civil service rules include January 18 for ultraviolent microscope operator. January 4-5 for superintendent of lighthouse service and alderman of lighthouse service. January 7 for cook in Indian service.

Civil Service Commission Light House Service Ald Lighthouse Service Cook Indian Service

Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Shareholders Meet

Notice is hereby given that the regular annual meeting of the shareholders of Leavitt and Johnson National Bank of Waterloo Iowa will be held at its banking office on Tuesday January 10 1911 at 10 o clock a m for the purpose of electing a board of directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting. IRA Rodamar Cashier.

Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Waterloo Iowa Ira Rodamar

Cummins Seeks Revision of Rules in Tariff Fight

Senator Cummins of Iowa sought to pave the way for schedule by schedule tariff revision by proposing two Senate rule changes. One would bar opening the whole tariff question except amendments applying to the current schedule. The other would allow a bill not reported within sixty days to be taken up as if reported. The moves promise a likely bitter fight.

Washington Cummins Iowa Senate Finance Committee

Nonresident Bechtels Face Tax Attachment Suit in Iowa

Oliver Eason sues Aaron M Bechtel and Emma Bechtel in district court alleging failure to pay an $80 29 paying tax on a Waterlon lot sold Oct 23 1909 and claimed clear title was to be conveyed. Iowa Minnesota Land Co Cedar Falls sues George P Thurkhardt on a 376 note with interest terms dating 1904 1907 and 2007 and transfers from Clement Thompson with request for judgment.

Oliver Eason Aaron M. Bechtel Emma ¢. Bechtel Tawa Waterlon Plaintim Iowa-Miinnesota Land Company Cedar Falls George P. Thurkhardt Clement Thompson

Spokane Man Keeps Hen Statistics From Small Start

J G Cotton of Okanogan Washington began poultry with nine hens in December. From February 1 to November 1 1910 he tracked egg output, totaling 107 in February through 108 in October for an average of about 192 eggs per hen per year. Eight pullets hatched April 11 1910 began laying August 15, with 29 eggs in August, 196 in September, and 178 in October.

Spokane Wash J. G. Cotton Okanogan

Waterloo bankers praised in Northwestern visit

The Northwestern Banker from Des Moines reports Waterloo’s rapid growth tied to major bank building projects. It highlights Black Hawk National Bank’s new eight story home, First National Bank’s seven story tower, and positive finances across Commercial National and Leavitt Johnson trusts. The piece notes bankers and officials like Dr F W Powers and H C Schnitz boosting the city, with optimism on deposits and rates.

Des Moines Waterloo The Cedar Black Hawk National Bank Prince of Good Fellows F. W. Powers Powers M.D Black Hawk National McElhinney Iowa Mausoleum Company First National Bank First National H. C. Schnitz Commercial National Bank Schultz Josh Commercial National J. B. Sedgwick Leavitt & Johnson W National Bank Ira Radamar E. Ju. Johnson Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company

Installing Lights on Fifth Street Bridge

The long sought lights for Fifth Street Bridge are being installed today. Five-cluster electrolier lamps with a top lamp sixteen inches and side lamps fourteen inches will illuminate the thoroughfare. Cement posts were set, fixtures and wiring installed, promising a more beautiful and busier crossing than Fourth Street Bridge due to the lack of streetcars.

Fifth Street Bridge Fourth Street Bridge

Carpenter Hotel Resident Frank Carpender Dies After Short Illness

Frank J. Carpender, longtime Waterloo resident, died at 7 this morning at the Carpenter hotel where he lived with his sister Mrs. Sarah H. Carson after they broke up housekeeping. Born July 30 1866 in Epworth Dubuque county he came to Waterloo at age ten and spent most of his life there. He never married and was survived by three sisters and one brother. funeral Friday morning at 10 from his sister’s home with services at the First Baptist Church conducted by Rev. E A Wallant and burial in Elmwood cemetery.

Frank J. Carpended Waterloo Carpenter Hotel Sarah H. Carson Mr. Carpender Hera Epworth Dubuque County M. J. Husted Seattle Wash Hattle Hay Chicago Charles S. Carpender Omaha Ira Rodamar George L James L. Corson O'Keefe & Towne Ira Rodamor E. A. Wallant First Baptist Church Elmwood Cemetery

Dep u ties close 27 Brainerd saloons in dry drive

Deputies Patten of Akeley and Quinn of Brainerd ordered Brainerd’s 27 saloons to close at once. Saloons must lock doors and ship alcohol to wholesale houses. Soft drink venues may sell malt under 0.5 percent. No time limit set on shipping, brewing company unresolved. Walker also closed yesterday.

Brainerd Minn Patten Akeley Quinn United States Walker Forencon

Local Notices and Short Items From Winslow District

D Corrigan of New Hartford shipped stock from Winslow last week. Ruth Jones of Shell Rock began her winter term of school in this district on Monday. Frances Webster assists in Garrison's store at Finchford. Rev. Rausch of Waverly visited the Eickelberg home on Tuesday. Fred Becker finished his shed ding and returned home. Becker Bros. are sawing wood with their buzz saw. Grace Leverich enrolled as a student at the Iowa State Teachers College. Grandmother Eickelberg remains very ill.

Winslow Corrigan New Hartford Ruth Jones Shell Rock Frances Webster Garrison Finchford Rausch Waverly Eickelberg Fred Becker Becker Bros Grace Leverich Iowa State Teachers’ College

Death of Rev. Dr. Joseph Edmund Smith at 81

Rev. Dr. Joseph Edmund Smith, secretary of the American Society of Education, died in Washington at 81. He served 51 years as a Methodist minister before retirement three years ago.

Washington Joseph Edmund Smith American Society of Education Methodist Church

Algona Official Usurped The Law In Wire Cutting

E. G. Boyer alderman of Algona and street and alley committee chair cut Western Union wires and poles after delaying action. He entered Northwestern railway rights of way and disrupted service. Investigating officers described the incident as serious.

Mason City Evening Press E. G. Boyer Algona Western Union Northwestern Railway

LODGES ELECT ANNUAL OFFICERS

Waterloo fraternal groups elected officers for 1919 11 and 1920 at meetings in Oda Fellows Temple Loash hall and K C hall. Officers named across Maccabees Ladies and Eagles include Lawton Petitt Hoff Seeley McCoy Thompson Reed and others with plans for socials and forthcoming elections.

Waterloo Oda Fellows Temple Aa. E. Lawton Yenner K. Petitt P. C. Petersen H. W. Schultz F. W. Biggs G. O. Rolling S. M. Hoff Mystic Workers of the World Harry F. Pierce Monitor Mary M. Stier W. Leon Belt S. Freedman L. N. Turner Louise M. Hue Sentinel Cualde Ridpath G. E. Boyce C. C. Calkins Nellie Murphy Mary Sullivan C. E. McCarty J. L. Fortunaki Bessie Horrigan Nic Wolf John Cordes P. H. O'Neill J. Flynn

Mother to Multitude of Young Women

Mrs. Rae Muirhead mentors a vast network of working girls across the United States who write daily letters and address her as Dear Mother She counsels on business and love, visits cities to assess suitors and rejects those with poor character The girls honor her guidance and remain devoted in life and faith to further evangelization

Lfe Rae Muirhead United States Muirhead Inquirer Tal

Poultry Show in Federal Block at Waterloo

Waterloo Cedar Falls Poultry association expands annual event by securing entire second floor of the Federal Block for January 9 to 14. Thomas Cascaden provides space, enabling larger展示 with two rooms, lectures by Judge D E Hale, and state meetings of Plymouth Rock Club of America and National Single Comb Rhode Island Red club. Officers listed include Amos Vogt president and G H Kilpatrick treasurer.

Waterloo Thomas Cascaden Federal Block Park Avenue Commercial Streets Waterloo and Cedar Falls Poultry Association Cascaden Cedar Falls D. E. Hale Rhode Ialand Reds Plymouth Rock’ Club of America Rhode Island Red Club Amos Vogt Ww. E. Cowan C. J. Schneck G. H. Kilpatrick

Noiseless Soup Spoon Quietly Stops Whistling

St Louis, December 7. A local inventor S A Campbell unveils the Noiseless soup spoon designed to stop the whistling sound during intake. The spoon carries a half surface lid with a through hole for soup to enter the mouth, guiding diners to lift the bowl away from the lips. It claims to allow absorption of soups like tomato, cream of vegetable, and pea varieties through the spoon, with a flexible aperture for larger soups.

St. Louis St. Louisan S. A. Campbell Campbell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brown Roscoe Manning Behr Florence Wilton Heller Hazel Rosner Paul M Man Coalition Financial Good Town Fifth ST. Bridge Frank J Josepie E. Smith Willow Plumesat the People’s Store W. Fourth ST Telephone ODD Fellows Maccabees Loash Hall Lady Maccabeeshire No. 22 Eva Willie Nora Phillips Nora Phinney Iola Johnson Winnie McLoud Mae Carey Victoria Hunt Seargeant Kate Clifford Anna Wagner Frankie Husser Eva Ruckersman Eagles Waterloo Aerle S. Frank R. C. Thompson Jacob Weitnauer Ed. Edwards P. B. Ranton H. C. Schultz M. J. O’keefe George W. Watson HH. W. Althouse E. I. Shannon F. P
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