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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1914

Page

15

Numerous social club events listed for K of P and Masonic halls

Tonight and Friday evening choirs clubs and churches hold dances dinners and watch parties at various venues including K of P hall Pinerton hall First Baptist St Johns church Masonic hall Hulks hall and Odd Fellows hall with many groups like Grace M E Deborah Society Northminster auxiliary La Lomita La Lomita club and YWCA clubs attending. The industrial society notes a Christmas party at the Margar dant home and officers elected. Debates on future committees and New Year activities announced.

Pinerton First Baptist Church Masonic Hall Merry Wives Mia Lee Ingersoll T. N. B. Club Fred Teeter First Brethren Church Anita Rath Grace M. &. Church—Art Church Masonic Dance Hulks Temple Rebeka, I. 0. C. F Odd Fellows' Hall Industrial Society Ladies’ Industrial Society of Congregational Church J. G. McAlvin Henry Hammond B. Rausch D. Pederson J. E. Ridenour Austin Burt

Allen's Cough Balsam: A Longstanding Sovereign Remedy

An old market remedy Allen's Cough Balsam remains popular for treating coughs colds and bronchitis. The advertisement emphasizes its long history and trusted status among users and retailers.

Courier Patterns Catalog Coupon Return Request

To obtain the up to date Courier pattern collection, fill the coupon and send with 1 cent per pattern to the Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo. Patterns include seams and orders are filled promptly, reaching buyers about ten days after shipment.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Week of Prayer at First Presbyterian Church

Services start Sabbath morning at 10 30 and run through the week with 10 30 and 7 30 Sabbath services plus 3 pm and 7 45 pm sessions. Dr J C Crawford, president of the Christian Alliance Bible School at Boone, will assist. He is not a Presbyterian minister but is noted for deep biblical knowledge and welcomes all lovers of the scriptures.

First Presbyterian Church J. C. Crawford Christian Alliance Bible School Boone Crawford God

Cedar Falls Notes Preview Busy Holiday Season

Cedar Falls daily briefs chronicle visits and events: Dr T C Stephenson hosts a Parlor Reading circle at 7 30 pm with discussion on current events and a paper on immigration. Several Cedar Falls residents travel to Duluth Green Bay Milwaukee and Chicago for family gatherings and work. The Royal Neighbors elect officers and a large Christmas party features gifts and music. A forthcoming Cedar Falls wedding between Dorothy Shoemaker and J Howard Huston is announced with plans in Urbana Illinois.

Cedar Falls Parlor Reading Circle T. C. Stephenson W. S. Bowen H. H. Taber Jwill Elizabeth Gist Miss Gist W. W. Gist Henry Coddington Reuben McKittrick Green Bay Wis Milwaukee Kenneth Virginia Gordon Burlington I. W.auld Gertrude Pierce Chicago Julian H. Gist Dorothy Gist St. Paul W. W. Giatzi A. Chapman J. H. Evans Hatheraway Mont E. J. Waugh J. C. Perrine State Teachers’ College H. L. Powell Port Dodge Powell International Company Julia Barnard John C. Kingman Stoddard Robinson Jet Lincoln Neb J. H. Shoemaker Waterloo Marian McFarland Walker Florence Tenney Cleveland Miss Shoemaker Oberlin Merle Atwooll LeMars Urbana Ill University of Minois Huston Consolidated School of Crawfordsville Oberlin College

Pioneer John Melrose Helped Found Waterloo Township

John Melrose, early Waterloo township pioneer born around 1817 in Edwards County Illinois, joined by Geo W Hanna party to Waterloo in 1845. He lived among settlers, ran a log home, store at Goldfield, served as first Waterloo township assessor, deputy sheriff during Black Hawk period, and helped establish Goldfield as county seat. Injured in 1864 horse-thieves raid, died in the early 1900s near Goldfield. Survived by three sons Charles Myron and William and his second wife.

Waterloo Township John Melrose Geo. W. Hanna Edwards County Iinois Waterloo Geo. Wanna Hanna Melrose John Q. Hanna Blackwell Texas Agnese Johan Illinois Mississippi Davenport John Rock River Rock Island Col. Davenport Downing Place Oak Ridge Wright County Goldfield Black Hawk Buchanan County Uncle John Iowa Goldfeld Charles Jasper Minn Myron Lehigh William Hedrick, Ja

Bible Memorization Drive At First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church invites members and Bible school children to memorize passages to receive a free Schofield Bible. Helen Gould Shepherd and the Young Women’s Christian Association aided in selecting twelve Old Testament and twenty four New Testament verses. A nine pound daughter born December 27 to Mr and Mrs L J Bronson of 1117 Grant Avenue.

J. H. Shrogwaker Thas Karl Mosars John Brown Harry Jewell Rudolph Dauvert Bonnie Han Hope Fate Eveling Wiecox Kathleen Miller Helen Hall Janesville Ruth Wright Servirente D. Sands Wright Stevens Wag William Burka Dowghn Smith W. ¢. Nubn Gladys Severin Louis Shane West Twelfth Street George E. Patterson Estharville J. W. Robinson East, Seventh Street D. P. Ewalt Eunice First Presbyterian Church Helen Gould Shepherd Ane Wom Christian Association L. J. Bronson Grant Avenue

PIANO and VOICE Lessons by Graduated Teachers

Miss Marion T. Ranster and Miss Isabella Gareissen offer piano and voice instruction from the Musical Institute. Classes held at Studio 601 James Black Building. Telephone 2101 Red.

Musical Institute Marion T. Ranster Viano Isabella Gareissen James Black Building Red

Greeks Released on Bonds After Jefferson Street Raid

Twelve Greeks detained in a Jefferson street raid were released on bonds of 33 pounds and failed to appear in police court the following morning, indicating an unsettled case pending.

Jefferson Street

Musterole relieves many ailments without blistering

A vintage promotion extols Mustero le as a clean white ointment with mustard oil. It claims doctors and nurses recommend it for sore throat, bronchitis, croup, lumbago, neuralgia and more. Available at druggists in 25c, 50c, or $2.50 hospital size from The Musterole Company, Cleveland, Ohio.

Musterole Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio

New Modern English Dictionary offer ends soon

The Courier promotes a limited run of a fully illustrated up-to-date New Modern English Dictionary. Readers are urged to act now to obtain the book for four dollars, with certificates available to secure ownership. Aimed at stopping procrastination, the notice emphasizes scarcity and quick action.

Umbuah Herantier Douglo Waterloo Courier Elsp

New Year's Day planned by Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodge

New Year's Day celebration organized by Black Mawh lodge No. 73 I O O F and Rebekah lodge No. fid includes all members and families. There is a 230 pm picnic supper in the Odd Fellows temple, followed by music recitations dialogues and tableaux. The 6:30 pm session includes installation of officers for the term and invites all members and families to attend with a contribution of sandwiches and another article.

Black Mawh Lodge I. O O. F Temple Rebokah Lodge Fid Rebekah Lodge

Black Hawk lodge confers second degree at regular session

At the Black Hawk lodge regular session last night the second degree was conferred on a class from Lia Porto City Lodge. Delegations accompanied the candidates from the locality down the river. After the meeting, a banquet was held and several short addresses followed by sanctioned events. The Crescent Canton No. 17 and Militant orders accepted invitations for a watch party at FE O LanMy and wife, with transport to and from the Odd Fellows temple for a hayrack ride.

Black Hawk Lodge Lia Porto City Thu Lly Canton Crescant Patriarcha Militant Lan- My Wife

Wrenn Keeps Firemen Busy in December Alarms

December proved a busy month for fireman Wrenn, answering 33 alarms with several fires in the business district. The Syndicate building blaze was the most dangerous, while the largest loss occurred at the A. M. Miller home on 205 Independence Avenue. alarms also came from Burch Bros. and other locations.

Syndicate A. M. Miller Independence Avenue Burch Bros

Fire and alarms hit several local stores

A series of incidents caused alarms to trigger at Smart Shop and the James Black store but resulted in no losses. A small loss was noted at a fire near the Golden Rule store. Firemen confined the Charles Sherwood Greenhouse blaze to a small area.

Smart James Black Golden Rule Charles Sherwood

Defied Police Then Jailed For Vagrancy In City

Thomas Spearman brother of Ben Spearman resisted officers at police headquarters and claimed to be unemployed. He was taken to his Cortlandt street rooming place and given thirty days in the city jail after arraignment. The patrolman used force to arrest him, as his brother’s hearing was postponed to the afternoon.

Thomas Spearman Ben Spearman Cortlandt Street Burk

Stolen Tire Report From Kissel-Kar Garage

An automobile tire valued at 67.50 was stolen from the Kissel-Kar garage within the past two days. The loss was not discovered until last evening when the robbery was reported to police headquarters. A want ad in the Courier and Reporter promises results.

Kissel- Kar

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Dancing Club Deborah Society First M. E. Church W. F. Spry Helen Cowles Alice Eason Doris Yenney Marion Brown Mildred Phinney Clara Water Ida M. Pickering Grace M_ EB. church Kathryn McIntosh Cornell Lady Foresters Lady Foresters Court St. Mary’s Auditorium Elizabeth Kurth Mary Kurth Louise Friedl Emma Riehsen Johanna Chevalier Josephine Detch Mary Weber Anva Schmitt Rona Wagner Louise Fiesner Acco Nomia Club Joe Margadant J. B. Knowles Northminster Northminster Church L. E. Ingersoll Lupton Avenue L. W. Fairburn Alice Pound D. Leonard W.W. W. Club Bernice McLoud Ww. W. W. Club Thelma Walker Woman’s College Jacksonville LA Lomita Club R. L. Stetzel Fannie Kellogg Bernice Joe Raymond N. C. Altland Kelloge Aca ST. Francis Circle Raymond L. Scribner Blanche O'Toole May Dolan Coggan D. B. L. Auction Bridge Howard Miller D. B. L. Auction Bridge Club H. O. Bernbrook P. H. O'Neill Manuel Cuesta AID Society Carrie Miles Ladies’ Aid Society Walnut Street Baptist Church A.E. Lawton Fay Collins J. B. Smith Togsther Gertrude Gleasner Randolph Street Great Britain Belle Hanna Helen Klingaman Westminster Presbyterian Church W. B. Sandford Ola Wada Plaza Fairview Avenue Madies Presbyterian Church Cedar Sails Daily News D. N. Hurd Eveening Cedar Falls Drug Co Lawn City Ouch Corn Belt Telephone Company Odd Fellow’s Temple MGA the Home Store” Dee Wrenn Crystal Modern Society Lizzie Brancy Busbons McLean‘s GEASS Jenrgen West Fourth Street H. B. Grange
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