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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1913

Page

10

Factory fO od in at tax sale

J C Gates bought the Mason Motorworks factory building machinery and real estate at a delinquent tax sale for about 500. The institution carries about 10000 in other tax claims and a receiver was recently appointed. A vacant lot was sold as well while saloon property was not bid and will be offered next December.

J. C. Gates Mason Motorworks Westfield Gates Bentley Christmas Savings Club Waterloo the Tribune Savings Club the Courier Savings Clubs

White Gifts to the King at Central Christian Church

On Christmas Eve the Central Christian church presents White Gifts to the King a giving program for all members and the Bible school Each envelope holds a pledge leaf signifying a contribution next year Gifts cover self substance and service Readers and performers include Merlin Stines Lois Richardson Harold Morgan and J M Grimes with Bereans Baracas Yokebearers and Philathea classes The ad notes Christmas Victrolas priced 15 to 200 at Stroebel's.

The Central Christian Church Church Bible School J. M. Grimes Jesus Merlin Stines Wide Awakes Miss Kistner Lois, Richardson Tommy Howard Miller Santa Wilma Carr Little Rocket Arnold Taylor Miss Cline Dixie McNaughton Blanket Bay Geraldine Judd Johnnie Nelson Hough Philathea Chap Harold Morgan Bereans A. Francis S— J. A. Francis Baraca S— Geo. Whitemore

The Home-Made Santa at Union Congregational

The Tinton Congregational Sunday school presents The Home-Made Santa on Christmas Eve at eight. The play features twenty characters led by Santa, who seeks Christmas spirit spread by three girls seeking Riches Fame and Laughter but finds it with Santa and the Fairies in an unexpected place.

Tinton Congregational Santa

Grout Attends Funeral of McCullough in Dubuque

Representative H W Grout traveled to Dubuque yesterday for the funeral of Representative McCullough. He joined fellow lawmakers from Jackson and Chickasaw Counties as a house committee to attend the last rites. A large winter crowd filled the church four miles from Dubuque as Father Nagle delivered the sermon with five other priests assisting.

H. W. Grout Dubuque McCullough Jackson Chickasaw House Dumque Father Nagle Waterloo

Mermaidia diving contest and vaudeville bill at the Majestic

At the Majestic Mermaidia ends with a diving stunt and a silver cup prize for divers. Entries include Miss Blanche Begley and Misa Ethel Barley. Vaudeville features Vernon and Co ventriloquism, The Four Hayama Japs, Bogart and Nelson, Billy Sheer, and a Christmas drainage of The Funny Moon with James P. Lee and Miss Madeline Lee. Tickets on sale for Xmas day shows through Saturday.

Blanche Begley Commercial St Misa Ethel Barley Cedar Falls Mermaidia Acta Vernon and Co Hayama Bogart Nelson Billy Sheer James P. Lee Madeline Lee

Christmas Program at First Baptist Church

A Christmas program will be held Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the First Baptist church. Everyone is welcome to attend.

First Baptist Church

Captain Armstrong Injured at Sunday Fire

Captain Lou Armstrong injured a leg when he fell at the Sunday fire and will likely return to duty within a few days. Two east side station firemen were absent. veteran Harry McKay suffered rheumatism overnight and began a short vacation. A coat, gloves and cap were lost on the way to the fire in the downtown district. New Cedar Chests Joe Raymond.

East Side Lou Armstrong Harry McKay Department Armstrong

Candy for All Poor Children

Police department completes plans to distribute candy to city children on Christmas morning. City hall staff donate to fund. candy handed out through a window starting at 10 o clock, with all in line receiving a sweet sack.

Police Department

Waterloo records big public improvements and new real estate firm

Waterloo this year set a record for public works with expenditures near 462 592 dollars for paving sidewalks curbs gutters sewers water and bridges led by the Mullan avenue bridge and over 6 miles of pavement. City Engineer Charles F Roby presented the year’s progress to the council which approved thanks to his mechanism. A new real estate partnership of N M Beekly and George S Bishop opened at 2221 2 Fourth Street West for business and client outreach.

Waterloo Charles F.roby Mullan Avenue N. M. Beekly Geo. S. Bishop Champaign Fourth Street Beekly Bishop

Brotherhood of Grace M. E. church plans hush New Year's banquet

The Brother hood of Grace M. E. church committee met to outline a New Year’s banquet program. Mr. L. Be. Park said the group voted to withhold details from publication and invite the public to attend to see the plans firsthand.

The Brotherhood of the Grace M. E. Church L. BE. Park Mr. Park

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