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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1912

Page

5

Whitellaw Reid Dies in London and Legacy Outlined

The obituary recounts Whitellaw Reid’s death in London from pulmonary edema at 2 10 p m and the royal and governmental condolences. It traces his career from Xenia Ohio to editor of the Cincinnati Gazette New York Tribune and ambassadorial posts in France England and to the presidency of his papers. It notes his residence Ophir Farm near White Plains and his marriage to Elizabeth Mills with two adult children.

Buckingham Palace Alexandra Sandringham Sir Henry Tegge Ogden Reid New York Sleepy Hollow United States Whitelaw Reid Xenia Miami University South Charleston Republican Party Fremont Lincoln Cincinnati Gazette Reid General Morris West Virginia General Rosecrans The Gazette Agate House of Representatives Horace Greeley New York Tribune Greeley Hayes Mr. Reid Berlin Tresildiestt Garfield Kayes State University Dix Harrison France Republican National Convention England Spain Edward VII Roosevelt Great Britain Ophir Farm Westchester County White Plains Long Island Island Frederick Law Olmstead McKim, Mead & White Court of St. James London Edward Alexandria Mise Elizabeth Mills D.ogden Mills

Former Pastor Visits Waterloo on 12000 Mile Journey

Rev J A Bauernfeind formerly pastor of the United Evangelical Association church and now superintendent of the deaconess work in the U S arrived in Waterloo from western Iowa en route to Chicago. Since taking the position last April he has traveled over 12000 miles and oversees a Chicago training school for young women in slum nursing and church work.

J. A. Bauernfeind United Evangelical Association Church United States Waterloo Point Iowa Chicago Bauern~ Found

New Two Story Block at Jefferson and Fifth

A $330000 project will replace the old Kirst Methodist church with a two story brick building 40 by 84 feet. The lower floor will house mercantile space while the entire second floor will be used by the Iowa Manufacturers Insurance company. The site was bought by AL FK Glenny, then sold to J. E. Sedewick, and later transferred to W. W. Marsh and the Iowa Manufacturers Insurance company.

Iowa Tnsurance Company Jefferson and Fifth Streets Kirst Insurance Company AL FK. Glenny J. E. Sedewick W. W. Marsh The Tawa Manufacturers’ Insurance Company

Waterlo o Business Men Ad Reads to DumFleet

Ad copy directs readers to look for a waterloo business men notice and urges not to think the printer has slept. The text hints at an ongoing campaign or promotion intended to keep the public thinking about tomorrow.

Jmperrow Waterloo Business Mens Temperance Association Cad Erie Tient

City in Brief From Iowa Town Notices and Visits

Local notes report Buchanan's shop offerings and social calls. Residents including Charles Wilcox and J. B. Newman are mentioned along with visits from families in Madison Readlyn Jesup and Dysart. A Pythian meeting and court case updates accompany health notes on diphtheria and scarlet fever.

Prisoners Arrests and Court Actions After Weekend Disturbances

Officers and courts handle a crowded weekend docket as eighteen prisoners faced police court. Miller pleaded guilty to drunkenness while a patrolman narrowly avoided injury during arrest. Several defendants forfeited bonds. others admitted guilt or had cases continued.

L. J. Smith Gus Uskeskemenoge Peter Grady la Porte D. Smothers E. H. Thompson Charles Schneider Theodore Bismark Iis Peter Jensen Joe Garlizer Jean J. J. Traver

New Officers Elected in Catholic Fraternal Groups

The Catholic Order of Foresters No 1234 elected officers including Past chief ranger L Bernard and Chief ranger W Schmitz. St Vincent's Society of St Mary’s church chose officers with President J Reihsen and Treasurer J J Roberts. Delegates to the state convention were Rev H P Rohlmann and W Schmitz.

Order of Foresters L. Bernard W. §. Schmitz J. C. Kascht J. J. Roberts J. Reichsen St. Vincent's Society of St. Mary's Church J. Reihsen W. P. Bernard John Koch H. P. Rohlmann Schmitz

Mother Charges Kidnapping Child in Habeas Corpus Case

A writ of habeas corpus was served on Sheriff F. M. Shores by Tama county authorities, demanding the return of Hazel Mae Bell, 9, to Pearl M. Bell in court before Judge Platt tomorrow at 1 p.m. The petition names J. P. Bell Sr and Mary Bell as respondents with alleged father A. P. Neh, ir involved in the kidnapping case.

F. M. Shores Tama County Platt Hazel Mae Bell Pearl M. Bell J. P. Bell, Sr Mary Bell

Violinist A N Hoxie Delights Waterloo Parish

A N Hoxie of Philadelphia played a delightful violin program as a prelude to the First M E church service in Waterloo. His selections included The Prize Song The Deluge Romance and Serenade and he is noted as a talented musician who studied with prominent eastern teachers and played with eastern orchestras.

A. N. Hoxie Philadelphia Waterloo M. E

Change Made in Hotel Project Raises Feasible Funds

The hotel plan edited by C O Lamson reduces the required raise to about 85 000 with 8 000 still needed. Lamson offers to sell Kenwood lots for 185 000 including his 50 000 subscription, extending the fundraising deadline to January 1. Also noted are local visits by Daniel Kelly and grain raisins at C A Eightey’s.

Lamson Mr. Lamson Kenwood

Death of Old Resident of Waterloo

G B McNutt, a veteran of Company F Thirty-eighth Iowa infantry, died at 6 a m at 1426 Blackhawk Street after a paralytic stroke last May. Born November 29 1847 in Kansas, he moved to Iowa as a child, served in the Civil War, and married Nancy Spangler in 1877. Survived by his widow a son and siblings, funeral set for Wednesday with services at home and First M E church Elmwood burial.

G. BE. McNutt Thirty-eighth Iowa Infantry Blackhawk Street Mr. McNutt Kansas Iowa Bremer County Thirty Eighth Nancy Spangler Waverly Waterloo Orville McNutt Mahala Keck Minnesota Thomas McNutt Washington Robert Anderson Post M. E W. F. Spry Elmwood

Dr Hull Delivers Sermon on One Hundred Million Dollars

Grace M E Church pastor Dr E D Hull spoke last evening on the social and economic issues of a hundred million dollars. He argued that a small group of men controlling the nation’s wealth is unjust and doomed to fail, citing that 4 000 men held 7 percent of the wealth.

E. D.hull Grace M. E. Church Mr. Hull Andi Egypt Rome

Temperance Association Display Ad Reappears

Our statement printed as a display ad today urges readers to revisit the prior temperance message. The note emphasizes repeating the appeal and invites continued attention to the cause.

Watersoo Business Men's Temperance Association Waterloo Business Men's Temperance Association

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Asquith’s Wacernfeind Chicagoo J. H. Bauernfdind Tnsurance CO T. Bulli Jefferson Buchanan's Charles Wilcox Fourth Street Columbus Ohio G. A. Shields Burlington Helmet Lodge K. P Jacob Reihsen Merer Detroit Orval Blough Madison, Wis Otis Blough A. M. Markle Readlyn Noah Blough la Porte City George W. Hubbard of Jesup Michigan J. E. Yeamans Leander Park College Ralph Mason Hix F. C. Platt A. C. Savage Adair Ida Moser Eldora P.J. Martin Fremont Street F. W. Porterfield William Hamilton Jefferson Street Ada Vaughn Rothsay Minn William Sindlinger J. C. Davis Walla Walla, Wash City Clarence Walker Ivan Powers Clif. Milligan Rock Island Rolfe Grundy County George Shatzer Essie Emery City of Guy Walker Meyers A. J. Kerr John and Delbert of Dysart A. R. Kerr Independence Stack Mra T. C. Keene ARQ MILER Mohlis Satur Charles Mohlis Arlo Miller Miller C. O. Lamson Boosters of American House Fifth and Commercial Streets Waterloo West Prospect Park C. O. ‘Lamson Daniel Kelly Buffalo Center M. H. Kelly Iowa City Mr. Kelly Reis C. A. Eightey's CO. F, Thirtyeighth Infantry Hull F. O. Evans Piano CO Bridge Street
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