Potpourri of Cedar Falls social and church notes
A Cedar Falls column recaps union services at local churches, farewells for Pastor E Provensen of the Danish Nazareth church, and assorted society events. It notes Prof William Lockhart’s departure for naval reserve camp, upcoming Christmas week visits, and various community happenings at churches, clubs, and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Walter Meirali
Luther
E. B. VanQot
Clay Street
William QO. Lockhart
Natural Science
Store Teachers’ College
Paul
Fifth
College Streets
Abs
J. B. Knoepfler
Henry Lerche
Fort Madison
E. Provensen
Audubon
Provensen
Royal Neighbors
Kensington Hall
C. M. Wsichty
Olive Street
Ethel
J. H. Shoemaker
Waterloo
Pon
Ruth
Howard Hueston
Columbus Junction
Mother of A N Pruess Dies in Fort Dodge
Mrs BE A F Pruess mother of A N Pruess 145 Prospect boulevard died at Fort Dodge last night after an operation for cancer. She had been in improved condition for several days. Mr Pruess, a machinist in Courier and Reporter, was with her earlier but returned to work. Four sons survive with three others George John and Warren of Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Reed
Iowa Street
David Bennison
LeMars
Frank Bennison
Womin's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
N. Jensen
Tremont Street
BE. M. Deal
Black Hawk
Daughters of the American Revolution
Kate Merchant
G. W. Walters
W.C. A
BE. A. F. Pruess
A. N. Pruess
Prospect Boulevard
Fort Dodge
Mr. Pruess
George
John
Warren
Crippen Sues Over Cold on Illinois Central Trip
Pearl C. Crippen, a Waterloo saleslady, sues Illinois Central and Pullman Company for 2500 damages claiming a heated sleeper on her December 23 1916 Chicago trip caused a severe cold and pneumonia, leaving her immobilized in Chicago for four weeks and alleging permanent lung injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central and Pullman ¢ Company
Pearl C. Crippen
Chicago
Miss Crippen
Waterloo
Santa Claus Marries and Visits School Event
Santa Claus has run away and married, plans a two to four pm visit to First Brethren church for the 12 primary classes. The Loyal Helpers organize a Christmas tree with gifts for all pupils, including cradle roll, in a basement gathering described as grand and joyous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
First Brethren Church
How Holy City Fell to British Told in Dispatch
A Reuters dispatch from Palestine details the fall of Jerusalem after a night of heavy fighting near Bethlehem and Nebi Samuel. British forces, advancing under Turkish shelling and machine gun fire, breached defenses on ridges and mountaintops, entered Jerusalem, and accepted a formal surrender as troops swept the suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy City
London
Jerusalem
Nebi Samuel
Reuter
Palestine
Ortheast
Batlehem
Nebl Saninet
Doners
Hotron
Beth- When
Bathlehem
Judean
Jock
Mount of Olives
Mount Scopus
Belliker
Ce Suedeveal
Pauumentayn
von Lalkenhayn
Jerusntes
Iten
Meetings of American Bankers Announced by Honkers
H C Schultz of Iowa serves on the executive council of the American Honkers association announcing meetings. The brief notice highlights upcoming gatherings for bankers and related discussions across the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Schultz
Iowa
American Honkers’ Association
China Store Burns With About $100,000 Loss
Des Moines reports that the Hrinsmald & Co china house endured a late night fire causing an estimated $100,000 in damage to building and stock. An adjoining hotel suffered minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Des Moines
Hrinsmald & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawn City
Ben Hill
Cedar Falls Transfer & Storage Company
C. B. Doak
Doak
College Auditorium
Elizabeth Burney
First Baptist Church
Paul Farlow
Manchester
Manchester High School
Cedar Falls High School
West Twenty-third Street
Galloway
Waterloo Road
Eugene Reed
Camp Dodge
Pastor Provensen
Rev
Provenson
Cedar
Santa
Great Western
East Side
6Th
Sycamore
Cleary
Bunyan
6Th & Sycamore
Allenby
Bethlehem
Damascus
Enver Pasha
Lanorning
Parosworth
New York
Heperal
Lota
Con-gross Hotel
Nlag
American Bank‘ Association
Ehot Springs
Ark
Bustinan Hotel
Easley
FRADE
ITS
Sandy Andy
Bizzy Andy
Primrose
la Rose
Sheraton
Foss
Huyler’s
Bunte’s
American
Huyler
FLOOR
Sik
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