This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
14
Mollie Stillwell, a willful social economy graduate, checks into a sanitarium as a rest cure ends in a nursemaid refusal. A diphtheria outbreak enforces strict quarantine while Mollie resists, plans escape, and a determined Dr Joyce arrives to compel proper discharge procedures.
Mollie Stillwell feigns compliance then slips from a hospital during a quarantine, using Dr Joyce’s coat and car to flee with his medical case. She taunts the doctor by telephone, admitting the escape and prompting plans to reclaim belongings while the surgeon contemplates reconciliation.
Mary Page Lambert, born in Maine in 1841, died yesterday at her daughter Mrs Faville's home in Waterloo after a sudden illness. Survived by daughters Mrs Faville and Mrs F E Cutler, and son Guy Lambert. Funeral likely in Charles City beside husband George Lambert. She was active in First Baptist Church.
John H Williams died this morning after a year of poor health and a three week illness where death came at 0 o clock. He was 51, born in Wisconsin January 14 1864, married in Minneapolis 27 years ago to Mary Knudson. They lived in Waterloo over 16 years and he was a telegrapher in Austin Minnesota. Survived by widow and children Harry Pearle Blanche Ruth, plus sisters Mary Ann and Ada Campbell and Mrs Joe Campbell and brothers Charles and Frank. Funeral at Walnut Street Baptist church pending word from brothers.
Services at First United Brethren Church featured a brief social period and spirited singing. Rev J L Moore opened with prayer. Dr Williams preached from Ezekiel 28 25 27 outlining four promises God makes to those who return to him and stressing cleansing from filth and idols.
A prayer and testimony service closed with many participants as the evangelist spoke on the subject Thy House. A future family night is planned with the evangelist delivering another message about transformation and new heart.
The YMCA plans a banquet on January 12 for the men of the association. Director Binte urged all members to keep the date open and attend with a friend, noting that details were not yet finalized and the event would proceed as scheduled.
Joe Gano of 210 Maple Street pleaded not guilty at police court arraignment. After witness testimony the case was continued this afternoon. Gano is accused of using profane language and attempting to frighten the Poulop family on the second floor. Also mention of Thomas I McCloskey’s prior trouble and a Wisconsin arrest. Several health notes follow about contagious diseases and fevers.
W F Lochtenberger of Manning Ta was the victim of a smooth swindler in Waterloo. Mr McCloskey, representing the E-2 Plating Co of Davenport, induced a resident to deposit $100 to buy stock and then withdrew the money.
City clerk records list Law ton Lamb 625 Wandlogtoo and Mise Minute Brayton Ming E. A. Collin as diphtheria patients. Two young women were moved to the detention hospital. Margaret Bhannon 42 Conger placed under quarantining for circuler fever.
E H students from Dla Deutachs Keke, the German club of East Side High, went door to door singing German Christmas carols. Neighbors rewarded them with candy and cookies, then hosted a seasonal party at Louise Peek’s home on Independence Avenue with talks, songs, and games.
The Christenss tree and F B Immerman of the faculty took the role of Santa Claus and distributed presents to all. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening.
The Hanging of the Green will be celebrated at the YWCA Saturday evening with wreaths hung at windows and carols. Silent Night will be played and O Come All Ye Faithful sung as rooms are decorated for Christmas. No gym classes next week. Christmas week bible class details given and a 4 pm Christmas vesper service Sunday. Russia urges American firms to quote rubles for Russian business.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.