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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
8
Trimmer proposes more outings and theater visits to revive social life and friendships. Mrs. Trimmer agrees, then he resists Musicals and dress codes, preferring quiet evenings at home. They clash over social obligations and the lure of society events, including a forthcoming Bronsons musica le.
The Hoover farm of 240 acres in Orange township three miles south of Waterloo on the Lagle Center road sold for 43000 to George W. McKay and Alva D. McKay known as McKay Bros. They plan to take possession March 1 1912 and convert the place into a stock farm raising Holstein cattle. Purchasers expect to add 9000 to 10000 in improvements next year.
The Waterloo Red Cross seal sale grew so brisk that Rev Effie McCollum Jones ordered 50 000 more after the initial 25 000 nearly sold out by evening The sale drew brisk activity at peak points as volunteers kept accounts up The Associated Charities noted the early start was wise but the success exceeded expectations with all 250 000 seals expected to be sold by December 23.
The Universalist church Men's club held a banquet with Dr J Drake of Webster City, president of the Universalist State society, as guest. Officers elected include President L E Fowler, Vice president Frank Jackson, and Secretary-treasurer H B Cropper. A Dreamland Theatre room on Fourth Street East is reportedly rented to a ladies' furnishings firm, expected to occupy the space in coming weeks.
Norwood the hypnotist, appearing at the Waterloo theatre this week, draws crowded houses with clever stunts. A hypnotized girl, watched all day at P. C. Jones window, demonstrates his influence. The act list grows as Norwood returns to Waterloo, gaining friends and admirers. The piece quotes Roswell D. Hitchcock on selflessness and human goodness.
Iowa mainly cloudy unsettled tonight and Friday with moderate temperatures. South Dakota fair to tonight and Friday warmer in northeast. Market news from Chicago shows a mainly scalping wheat market with narrow limits and mixed futures. corn and hogs weaken on weak demand and larger supplies. Livestock markets in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Omaha show steady to mixed trends with cattle steady, hogs lower, and lambs weak. Chicago produce lists steady for butter eggs and cheese with modest movements. A broad summary of grain, livestock, and futures activity across major depots and exchanges.
A fragmented market row lists prices for veal kips and greets, veal walf, and horse and mule tides. It details weights in pounds, per unit prices, and late entries for colts and hides with values ranging from a few cents to several dollars, alongside pelts and lamb offerings.
The first marriage ceremony at the new Mo B church was held at noon with Rev. Spry uniting Miss Pear Balsley of Osage and Mr Calvan Boone of Waterloo. The bride wore a light blue silk dress and was attended by her sister Miss Hdna Ralley. Best man was Mr. Franklin Ralsley. A wedding dinner followed at Mrs. M. Bennett's on Jefferson Street. The couple will reside at 224 Second Street West.
Chicago reports Fred Bowman known as Big Fred has confessed to the Kaufman murder. Roland Channell has given a complete police statement. Bowman was arrested at Oakland, Ill and brought to Chicago for interrogation. Charles Lavely, 37, found ill and starving at a rooming house, received aid and is to be sent home to Fredericks, Iowa.
Laura Bowman, Universalist church of Waterloo and former State Teachers College instructor at Cedar Falls, to be ordained December 28 in Markesan Wisconsin. She has served as acting pastor since graduating Ryder Divinity School and will be preached by Rev. HNffie McCollum Jones with assistance from Rev. T. B. Fisher. The ceremony marks a notable entry into Universalist ministry, contrasting with her father Rev. John Bowman’s Methodist legacy. Officers and social events accompany the ordination, including an Eastern Star meeting and Royal Arcanum auxiliary selections at the Waterloo chapter and Royal Ladies court sessions.
Women's lodges in Alto and surrounding area held annual officer elections in Engineers' Hall. Names named include Past President Mrs. U. W. Bachmner and President Mrs. J. F. Mulkert, with Mrs. Griffen elected delegate to the May convention. Education and social roles filled by several officers.
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