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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
9
Christmas shopping in Waterloo is running ahead of last year with merchants reporting strong demand in the last three weeks. Cold wintry weather has spurred spending as stores boast larger stocks and shoppers from out of town fill the Interurban reach. Last minute buyers crowd shops today, with volumes nearing peak levels just shy of the midweek rush.
The Salvation Army changed how it provides food to the poor this Christmas. Ensign Moyer mailed aid cards to worthy families, then baskets were prepared at Fifth and Lafayette. Early today workers filled bushel baskets with chicken, celery, potatoes, bread, oleo, vegetables, fruit, and garments were given to the most urgent cases. About 200 baskets served roughly 1,000 people.
Bank clearings in Waterloo for the week ending Thursday Dec 24 1914 total 1 181 369 29 with daily amounts and last year comparison. Realty transfers show deeds mortgages and chattel mortgages for week ending Dec 22 1914 and 1913 as well as cumulative totals and instruments filed to date across 1914 and prior year. Auto tires reported stolen with discovery in a barn on Eleventh Street West and police commentary.
The Man From Mexico is genuinely funny and a crowd pleaser at the Plaza this week. Barrymore’s talent or the De Bouchet production aids the comedy, with subtitles clear and entertaining. Notable faces include Stanton Heck and Wellington Playter, with Mrs Pitzhew played by the Philadelphia physician’s wife. The show is worth a visit Friday and Saturday.
Los Angeles December 24 The Arizona prohibition law will go into effect January 1. A US tribunal refused to issue an injunction to stop enforcement. Appeal to the Supreme Court will be filed at once. A motion to stay the law pending appeal was denied.
Central Christian conducts annual exercises at 7 45 pm with piano solo Ruth Richardson and recitations by multiple youth. First Baptist features Ruggles family performances and Christmas tree with gift exchange. St Luke's English Lutheran after community event hosts music and readings from Sunday school with a Christmas tree and treats.
Cedar Falls reports the death of Mrs. Miller, wife of Frank B. Miller, identified through a telegram from his Chicago-based mother James C. Miller. She was a familiar visitor at Hannah Miller’s home and leaves a husband and one daughter.
A funeral procession will depart Chicago tonight for Dayton Ohio where funeral services and interment will be held from Mrs Miller's former home, marking the final rites for the deceased.
In front of Warsaw German attempts to cross the Rawka and Beura rivers east of Lowicz cost heavy losses, with over 1,000 reported dead on the field near Skler niewice. Earlier, Scott Graeber of Wilkuns and Mamie Mitchell of Vinton wed at the First M. E. Church. Groeber, a Willams lumber merchant, to reside there.
The quarantine for coat and mouth disease has been raised in Wack Hawk Buchanan Louisa and Tama counties allowing stock to be shipped for immediate slaughter from Clinton and Johnson counties upon proper official examination.
C F Lathrop files suit for divorce from wife married in 1888. They separated in 1910 after a property settlement. Lathrop alleges cruel treatment. Ellis Rhedunbaugh sues Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern for 3000 dollars claiming personal injuries.
Fragmentary notice lists entries with names and ages for marriage licenses. Names include Jos. Evans Uathaway Mont Maury Sweigett Springfield Anthony Wilson Cedar Falls Mary Flaherty Waterloo San Graeber Williams Mamie Mitchell Vinton. Turn to the want ad page.
An Austrian submarine fired torpedoes at a French battleship in the Gulf of Otranto causing only minor damage. None of the crew were injured. A separate note confirms a similar attack on a French armored cruiser in the Strait of Otranto with unimportant damage and no injuries. The Gulf of Otranto lies at the Adriatic's southern end.
Fragmentary text reports an annual Christmas dinner hosted in a lodge or hall with access via WO A rooms. Mentions boxers of candy oats and fruit and anise given to attendees. Indicates people were afraid something valuable happened and a route will be closed all day to POWs.
The Waterloo parcel post office faces a backlog with 29 loads delivered yesterday and 100 parcels on the road. Six city carriers and nine rural carriers are laboring in the basement, some working 14 hours straight. Officials blame senders for delays as customers rush post Christmas packages.
The Salvation Army plans a Christmas tree event tomorrow night to benefit Army junior children. Funds from the festive program will be devoted to Army families, and the hall will be filled with patrons though space is limited for outsiders.
Town gossip notes Elizabeth Mannlebone from AU will spend holidays at St Josephs in Dubuque. Mrs J C DeGou of Logan Street underwent an operation at Presbyterian hospital this morning. Mrs BE Tempus has gone to Davenport to spend Christmas with a sister and visit relatives. The Nugents of El Rengkia are visiting their parents on Leland Avenue. W A Turton and wife are hosting relatives at Gog Haltlingre Street. The six week old infant of WE Kagio on Ankeny Street died at the family residence this afternoon. Arrangements not yet complete. Miss Josephine Leavitt of Davenport, a St Catherine’s student, is visiting her parents J Le Cooley and Mrs Ledvidt for the holidays.
Scott's mission to the Xiena border advances satisfactorily per a War Department message. Expected talks with Governor Maylorena General Galles and Mr Pesquivira Villa leaders. Earlier discussions in Naco Sonora with General Benjamin Ul Carranan cheflan.
An assortment of want ads requests rooms close to a phone listing 12796 Hed and housekeeping apartments at Elms with both furnished and unfurnished options, plus an office desk cash register and display cases for sale or trade. Other notices include a reward for found items a box of gentlemen’s hose and a lost pink dress and white aprons with contact details and locations in Duluth Minneapolis and nearby streets.
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