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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1912

Page

5

Christmas Dinners Feature Large Family Gatherings

A newspaper survey of Christmas day dinners shows numerous reunions as students return from colleges. Families across the city host relatives from Denver to Iowa Falls, with many named hosts including Mr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Mueller and others on Commercial Street, Vermont Street, Hammond Avenue, Booth Street, Hawthorne Avenue, and Third Street West. The notices list guests, including siblings, nieces and nephews, and in several homes gifts are exchanged after the noon meal.

Elizabeth Mueller Commercial Street Sarah Mueller Alfred Mueller Denver Henry Mueller M. A. Coddington S. H. Greely William Twaites J. D. LaTier Eleventh Street West John Wimber Fred Wimber Charles French Mary Hanaley Iowa Falls West Union Mollie Maude Flossie LaTier Frank LaTier W. H. Miller Vermont Street A. E. Weld Orlo Miller Walter Miller Russell Miller Emma Richardson Ellen Mildred Ruth Richardson James Richardson Hammond Avenue A. EB. Gibson Prospect Hills J. B. Shanewise Misa Leonora Shanewise Winona Minn Fred Fenton Franklin Street Robert Law Robert Parrott Harver Law Belle Plaing W. W. Miller Edmund Miller Warren Hellen J. G. Hildebrand J. O. Hildebrand Emma Strayer Audrey Genevieve Lucile Grenny Marriet MacEachron Merrible Williamson Vinton Elmer Williamsan Marguerite Wallace Nesbit Coe College Wellwood Nesbit Iowa City G. M. Nesbit Third Street Bar Helen Thomas Sumner Nesbit G. H. Edgington C. W. Rahe Margery Rahe Grinnell Coleza Pomeroy George B. Rowell Cedar Falls J. E. Bragdon Thair Third Street West Kenneth Bragdon Lombard College C. W. Chapman Miss Mar

Morning and Independence Weddings Highlight Holiday Socials

Miss Hess Doyle and Jo an W Gilles of La Crosse wed in Waterloo at St Joseph church in a morning ceremony attended by family and friends. The couple plans a wedding trip to La Crosse and Milwaukee before settling in Waterloo. A separate Independence ceremony united Mrs Emma Werlaufer and Howard A Jarvin, with both employed in local firms, to begin their life together in the city.

Hess Doyle Joan W. Gilles la Crosse Wis St. Joseph's Church Slattery Ida Gilles Louis McMahon Lova Johnson Peter Doyle Iowa Street A. F. Willey Loya Johnson Gilles Milwaukee Waterloo Model Laundry Waterloo Business College Chotter Waterloo Hat Works Independence Emma Werlaufer Howard A. Jarvin Mason City Western Union Telegraph Company Woolworth Company Jarvis

West Virginia Horticulture Efforts Boost Apple Yields

The Shepherdstown Register notes increased apple yields in West Virginia through scientific methods. Berkeley County Horticultural Society combats cedar rust harming orchards, dedicating December 16 through 21 to the effort.

Dixie G. C. Janney Shepherdstown W. Va Tab West Virginia Berkeley County Horticultural Society

Destruction of Cedar Trees and Temperance Endorsements

The article notes Gald Miller has cut down 1,000 cedars on his farm. It comments on a temperance stance by The Register, a Democratic paper, opposing liquor traffic and endorsing Senator Kenyon’s bill to halt shipment of liquor into states with bans. It also mentions a contest to name a baby with a $10 reward and calls to Leavitt and Johnson National Bank for rules.

Gald Miller The Register Kenyon Congress Kentucky West Virginia Leavitt and Johnson National Bank

Courier Patterns Coupon for Up-to-Date Design

To obtain the Courier up-to-date pattern of accompanying design, fill out the coupon and send to the Fashion Department WaTerloo Evening Courier Waterloo inclosing 10 cents for each pattern.Patterns allow for seams. Orders filled as soon as possible but should reach you ten days after sending in your order.

Fashion Department Waterloo Evening Courier Waterloo

Ladies Apron Cut In Three Sizes

Apron pattern offered in small medium and large sizes. Medium size requires five and a half yards of 27 inch material. Trim lines and instructions briefly noted.

Saloon petition canvass date unsettled by board

The county board adjourned last evening without fixing the official canvass date for the saloon petition. Temperance and liquor advocates debated deadlines, with proposals for Jan 23 or Jan 13, and a note that the law sets a minimum, not maximum, timing. New board member W. D. Strayer will join after year end.

Board of Supervisors Messrs. Sullivan Boies and Birds Messrs, Reed Arbuche Leland Johnson Demuth Rownd Virden Boomer McQuilkin J. B. Hammond Hammond Des Moines W. D. Strayer Orange Township George F. Johnson

Fugitives Fled Pursuer Got We Felt They Jumped Board Bill Jumpers

Three boarders from Galena fled a landlord, crossing the Cedar River on ice to reach a Chicago bound train. Sherman Ackles followed into the icy water when the ice broke, plunging under but scrambling out as the trio waved from the departing Central depot.

Sherman Ackles Cedar River Mr. Ackles

Big Banquet for Traveling Men

The annual banquet of the Waterloo Traveling and Business Men's association will be held at the K. P. hall next Monday evening, Dec. 30, at 6 30 sharp. Prominent speakers from out of the city will deliver addresses. Special music and a traditional banquet will be served. Every traveler and home business man should attend to hear new things and try foods never eaten before. The price will be one bone.

Waterloo Traveling and Business Men's Association K. P

Cough remedy promising instant relief and full family dose

An at home cough remedy claims instant relief and usually cures stubborn coughs within 24 hours. The recipe mixes sugar syrup with Pinex and pine extract, says it tastes pleasant and boosts appetite with mild laxative effects. Sold by The Nex Co in Fort Wayne, Indiana with guarantee of satisfaction or money back.

United States Canada Nex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Licensed to Wed in Waterloo Couples

A list of couples from Waterloo and nearby towns includes John W. Gilles and Bess Doyle, Elmer P. Lang and Martha E. Hartnett, Elmer L. Nelson and Gladys R. Clark, presented amid a community Christmas dinner at Hast Park Presbyterian Church. F. H. Cutler awarded Rey and Mrs. Frank Schroeder a mission library table and chair in appreciation of their church work.

John W. Gilles Waterloo Bess Doyle Elmer P. Lang Greeley Martha E. Hartnett Stacyville Elmer L. Nelson Gladys R. Clark Cedar Falls Hast Park Presbyterian Church F. H. Cutler Rey Frank Schroeder

New Canton Cafe Under New Management in Canton

Notice states Charley Look of New York has bought the Chinese cafe on Sycamore Street and will run the New Canton Cafe with fifteen years of experience. An all new staff of Chinese waiters and cooks from Chicago is hired to deliver Chicago and New York level service. Includes a Christmas special and a sale at Hileman & Gindt on framed pictures.

New Canton Charley Look New York Sycamore Street Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Merry Christmas Cr. J. Miller URTH Chapman Ferry Hall Lake Forest Marie Hitchins University of Wisconsin Sed F. C. Hitchins Wellington Street Hitching Hitchins Frank William Hitchins HH. B. Taylor E. M. Shaw Argyle Street Frank Wight WH. (. Harper Harry Harper W. K. Hostetler A. Moss Edward McFarlane Sheriff F. M. Shores Park Avenue East Minas Myrtle Bugs Mra. Shores Ratoon N. M Christchurch Linden Temple Rebekah Lodge Young Ladies St. Joseph College Elka’ Hall Waterloo ‘Ladies’ Orchestra Isabella Elks’ Hall Waterloo Ladies’ Orchestra St. Mary's Sewing Circle Iowa Homestead James M. Pierce Day Movies Iowa McBurney New Bill Glailstone Cafe Hileman & Gindt East Fourth St. Cdeenen EN Majestic Handerson Drug Co Red Cross Drug Co
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