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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1914

Page

11

Three Waterloo Homes Hit by Prolific Prowlings

Three Waterloo residences were entered in two successful and one attempted raid last evening. J W Forbes at 416 Mullan avenue east, A L Wangler at 102 Lafayette street, and J D Burtner at 107 Lafayette street were robbed. A Swiss watch and jewelry were taken. bloodhounds failed to track the thief. Officers suspect a professional burglar exploiting absence from home.

Waterloo J. W. Forbes Mullan Avenue A. L. ‘Wangler Lafayette Street J. D. Burter J. W. Cranston Cranston St Ie A. L Wangler J. D. Burtner Forbes

President of Mormons Becomes Sugar Head

Salt Lake City December 22 Joseph F Smith head of Mormon church elected president of Amalgamated Sugar Company following consolidation with Lewiston Sugar Company Officials list includes L R Eccles Joseph Scowcroft Fred G Taylor Henry H Rolapp and directors from both former firms with headquarters in Ogden and factories in Lewiston Logan Ogden Utah and Burley Idaho

Salt Lake City Joseph F. Smith Mormon Church Utah Amalgamated Sugar Company Lewiston Sugar Company Ogden Lewiston Amalgamated Lewiston Company Logan Burley Idaho Smith L. R. Eccles Joseph Scowcroft Fred G. Taylor Henry H Rolapp C. W. Nibley M. 8

New Suits Filed in January Court Term

Suits filed yesterday include August Apling and Bertha Billick versus Eliza A Sieglaff and others, and J Weller versus Hutchman Realty Company and others seeking $330 on account. The Waterloo Building & Loan Association foreclosures list Harry B Hill and others at $2,682.30, William Macumber and others at $877.84, Mary E and Lawrence Takin at $1,498.03, Ebunde Bickley at $1,794. Plymouth City Products Co versus R L Scribner for $384.57, and Bybank Transfer & Storage Co versus Everybody's Laundry for $136.28 on account.

Apling Bertha Billick Eliza A. Sieglaff

West High Basketball Practice and Schedule

West High boys trained daily at the M C A gym after school. They played a practice game with Galloway of the Commercial league and plan a December 30 meeting with Black Hawk bank five. An alumni game is also under consideration.

West High Went High Galloway Black Hawk Bank

Resolve to Do Shopping Early at Emanuel Evangelical Church

Emanuel Evangelical church of Waterloo adopts resolutions urging early Christmas shopping to ease overworked clerks and asking local merchants to close at 7 oclock on Thursday December 24. Sunday school Christmas program Friday at 7:30 draws public invite. eleven accessions reported with more to follow.

Emanuel Evangelical Church Emanuel Evangelical Church of Waterloo Emanuel Sunday School Emanuel Church

Waterloo to Welcome Arthur L Runyan Film Company

A meeting at Hotel Russell-Lamson led to forming the Arthur L Runyan company to operate in Waterloo as the parent office with plans for studios later. Arthur L Runyan heads the outfit joined by C G Holden H E Kien ter and Dr E T Alford. Films will be sent to Chicago for development initially. The firm aims to start operations around the new year.

Russell-Lamson Waterloo Arthur L. Runyan C. G. Holden H. E. Kienter E. T. Alford H. B. Plumb B. F. Swisher Kansas City Gillette-Runyan Advertising Company Chicago Atudios

Boys to Organize for Religious Work in Cedar Falls

About 26 boys from a Cedar Falls conference held a Sunday afternoon prayer meeting at the YMCA. They planned to promote religious and moral work among city youths, especially high schoolers, with George E. Cockburn coordinating with Harry Goodrich to visit and form a club, possibly January 3 and 4.

Cedar Falls M. C George E. Cockburn Harry Goodrich Mr. Goodrich Altho

Central Savings Bank sponsors new Waterloo Christmas club

The Central Savings Bank in Waterloo North launches a new Christmas savings plan with two weekly deposit options 26 cents or 6 cents for 50 weeks. Depositors receive full deposits plus 4 percent interest at year end, with withdrawable funds anytime. Enrollment opened Monday drawing many participants.

Waterloo Central Savings Bank Waterloo North

First Presbyterian Church Plans Week of Prayer

The session of First Presbyterian Church announces a week of prayer starting Jan 3 with daily meetings. The Rev J C Crawford of Boone IA will assist the pastor, teaching on The Power of Prayer. Both pastors anticipated a period of uplift during the week.

First Presbyterian Church J. C. Crawford Boone, Ja Crawford J. KR. Macartney First Church Bellingham Wash

Banks Clash Tonight in Top Tie at YMCA Arena

The Commercial Basketball League leaders Black Hawk and Waterloo Savings meet at the YMCA Buminasium to decide first place in the standings. The game starts at 8 o clock with a 8 50 p m showcase as Galloway and Courier and Reporter teams also square off.

License Mixup Delays Wedding for Lamb and Roberts

A marriage license obtained for John W. Lamb and Mae E. Roberts was issued in the wrong county and later returned unused. The ceremony was planned for the bride’s Epworth home, prompting the couple to postpone their wedding and embark on a northwest honeymoon after traveling via Calgary, Vancouver, San Francisco and Los Angeles for several weeks.

John W. Lamb Rolmbeck Mae E. Roberts Epworth

Flour Campaign Expands to 150 Barrels for Belgians

Local effort to aid Belgians grows as six to eight barrels contribute toward a target of 150 barrels. Organizers push residents to increase flour donations.

Critical Moments and Dr Pierce Healing Claims

An old advertisement asserts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cleanses blood and purifies liver and kidneys within 24 hours. It claims to treat skin conditions like pimples and eczema and promotes renewed vigor and health through a vegetable formula sold by medicine dealers.

Pierce

Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser Free Offer

An advertisement announces a newly revised medical book, containing 1008 pages, sent free upon receipt of two dimes or stamps to cover calling expense. Address Doctor Pierce, Buffalo New York.

Pierce Common Sense Buffalo N.Y

Relief funds reported to be loaded for Helelinsg

General Manager Peddicord of the Waterlon and Cedar Falls Union AMM Co says the full amount will be loaded today and tonight into the car with Rokisha carches free on the journey to Philadelphia. If others do not contribute the company will cover the deficiency. Local countercontributors include C. A. Wise of Cedar Falls and Gal. L.

Waterlon Cedar Falls Union Amm Co Helelinsg Peddicord Philadelphia Iih Company C. A. Wise Cedar Falls Gal. L

Names in a Waverley circle gather for a meeting

Kingsley A C Fenton and J C Harthian of Waverley join Walter G Amstin of Anstiivilla in a local assembly. The brief notice lists participants and their towns, signaling a community discussion.

Hub Cigar Store Cries For Xmas At Corner Fourth

A small shop named The Hub cigars remains open at the corner of Fourth and Water for holiday shoppers. The ad copy emphasizes Christmas specials and outdoor signage to draw in late shoppers.

Pinex Syrup Remedy Promises Quick Cough Relief

A vintage advertisement promotes Pinex Syrup as a fast acting cough remedy. It claims nearly instant relief for dry hoarse or painful coughs within 24 hours, costing about 54 cents per full pint when prepared at home with Pinez and sugar syrup. Pinex is described as a concentrated Norway pine extract aiding bronchitis and other coughs.

The Pinex Co Wayne Ind

Remarkable Improvement in Child by German Specialist

Mrs. Catherine Gregg took her rheumatic son David to Dr. Myers at 712% Sycamore St Waterloo Iowa. Despite initial doubt he began treatment and David now uses his hands and feet, talks, has no apparent pain, and shows signs of rapid recovery.

Catherine Gregg David Dr. Myers Sycamore St Fills Hotel Waterloo Iowa Sundara

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