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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
1
A dense church directory listing Adventist, Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian and other denominations in Waterloo. It cites chapels, addresses, pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and special programs including revival meetings and sermon topics. Contains numerous street corners and meeting details for the region.
Three weeks of evangelistic meetings at First Brethren Church near close tomorrow night. Tonight’s topic is The Greatest Question Ever Asked. Tomorrow’s program features three sermons by Evangelist Jennings and a Christ for Christ division after Sunday school. Sunday afternoon at 2:30 men hear His Creation His Mission and His Achievements. Final sermon: Not a Single Legitimate Excuse Why Everyone Should a Follower of Jesus Christ. Everyone is welcome to hear Rev Jennings.
Seventh Day Adventists worldwide begin a week of daily services at Kistner's chapel 316 Third street west with readings to foster spiritual growth. Collecting an annual mission offering set at 20 cents per week per member, and Bible classes follow from Monday. Local district leaders and Rev W Peterson of the City Missionary Workers network will speak at St Pauls M E and First M E churches.
Council Bluffs December 12 The Iowa commission to the Panama Pacific Exposition met in Emmet Truley’s office to discuss the Iowa building. The structure will feature Iowa made furniture, with many manufacturers offering donations, likely reducing purchases. Attending were W. W. Marsh chairman C. D. Cass Ralph Bolton and Woodworth Crum.
Bonaparte Dec 12 The little brick bunkhouse behind the Meek Bros warehouse was demolished last week. Materials are being reused for expansion of the Blackford Bros warehouse, slated to become a hardware store. Built in 1856, it served Meek patrons from long distances seeking flour wool yarn and other goods. Nearby mill yard housed teams and governed by first come, first served. the bunkhouse provided water and rest for travelers and fishermen drawn to Bonaparte by fishing below the dam.
Davenport, Dec. 12. Ed Wolfman stands trial for the slaying of his father in law. The outcome hinges on the chemical analysis of the drink cure powders Mrs Hoff man poured into his coffee tea and beer. Dr Paul Radenhausen says the powders would harm physically though not yet certain about mental effects. Mrs Hoffman testified as the defense's best witness sobbing with her child beside her. The rest of her family backs the state.
Des Moines reports another contest as I B Findley of Mount Pleasant files against John M Lindly of Winfield in the Henry Washington district after Lindly was declared winner by about thirty votes. Ringgold County may see a state representative contest as well. Bristow mourns S H Schrierer who died suddenly at 2 pm from heart trouble at home. family planned sale before moving to a recently purchased farm nearby.
Dewar and Mrs Frank Meter of Fairbank are visiting friends for a few days. Mrs Albert Schmitt is in Fairbank for a week. Mrs Mathilda and Mrs F J Schmitt depart for Norman Oklahoma for a several week visit. The railroad disinfected the stockyards recently. Reports say Charles Hess sold his farm near here for about $200 per acre. Mrs Chas Nasa is bound for Colorado after a telegram from a member of the Ed Hess family.
A severely ill person named Jy is noted. Last Sunday Cap Schmitt celebrated his fiftieth birthday at his home with several friends in attendance and a pleasant evening.
Winthrop notes John Bale man bought the Parker property on Hickman Parker street taking possession December 1. Birth announced for Carl Dunlap and wife in Chicago a daughter born December 3. Earl Schweitzer to wed Anna Doewensberger December 16 at Calder Saskatchewan. Also reports church events, a wedding at Ranford Cook home of Helen Mulford to Frank Mulford, and an obituary for Columbus Waltemter with family details and funeral at Congregational church.
Clarence Wheeler and family will move to Belmond Friday where he will operate the electric light plant during the winter. Mrs Janssen had gall stone surgery in Parkersburg Sunday. Parkersburg light line will serve day hours this week. Mr and Mrs Arends visited Marshalltown where Mrs Arends had appendicitis surgery Tuesday morning. She is recovering satisfactorily. Claus Spieker visited from Swea City to spend time with relatives here. Spieker and baby later joined Mrs Spieker in Austin Minnesota to visit Mr and Mrs J W De Buhr before returning home. Bazar receipts for Mutual Benefit society at town hall totaled 220 dollars.
Maynard reports Herald Adams and George De Long visiting uncle Clarence Adams in Lima for a few days. Russell Burdick returns from Colorado Springs. Mrs. Gene Creamer improving after illness. Howard Payne sells Clermont business interests and moves back to Maynard. Stansberry family returns to Norfolk. Fayette instructor arrives to train high school declamatory entrants for December 16 event. Mrs. Riley Knight ill. Mrs. Dick Wyman visits daughter Mrs. Henry Miehe. Frank Payne takes stenographer post with J. W. Bopp.
Waverly December items report a Christmas sermon set for December 24 by Rev Grafton at the Presbyterian church and a Christmas Eve program. Mrs George Adams visited Lima with son Clarence while Harold Harden left for Cedar Rapids. Mrs E Ball Sadler of Waterloo visits Herbert Broadie. Misa Margaret Lynn leaves for St Louis to care for her nephew. The Ab Libitum club enjoyed a social, then turkey dinner at Fortner hotel. Mrs Mollie Stit zer of Doris Cal visits her mother. Waverly high school football boys receive a reception with awards. Mr and Mrs Reeves move to the city after their wedding at the Baptist parsonage.
Community notes describe a surprise birthday gathering for Ethel with many gifts. Local visits include Mrs. Barber and Mrs. Gleason from Denver calling in Waverly. Several residents attend family visits in Janesville and Jesup while others share health and home updates.
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