Stigk-Up Bly Confronts Held-Up Man on Water Street
Hawthorn theatre treasurer Howard Wykoff escaped a mugging on Water Street after drawing a T-shot automatic pistol in a threatening tone near the Majestic Theatre. In related crime news, EK Coburn & Son store on Fourth Street East suffered a break-in with three revolvers and cartridges stolen. Suspects Tom Harris and Will Jones face burglary charges, while warrants may swell the case against them for the Kulper hardware burglary in Waterloo. A Mealy pool hall burglary link and stolen knives found with Harris add to the growing crime wave.
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Howard Wykoff
The
Majestic Thestra
Water Street
Mr. Wykoff
Majestic
Brevort
Fifth Street Bridge
Fourth
Fifth
Old Folks Day at Linden M. E. Church
Rev J E Rutledge spoke on aging during Linden M E church Old Folks Day service. The Octogenarian addressed Genesis 47 48 themes How Old Art Thou and Our Life is but a Vapor with brief life sketches of Abraam Isaac Jacob and Joseph.
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J. E. Rutledge
L. KE. Park
Linden M. E
Viola Nesfeld
Meadames William Surr
M. Ie. Gale
B. Hollister
H. Small
Rutledge
Groundhog at Post Office Triggers Spring Clean
Postmaster M H Kelly and Deputy John La Barre, believers in the groundhog lore, began spring housecleaning at the Post Office after clouds blocked the sun. A new desk prompted the cleanup, but when the sun briefly appeared the postmaster declared the groundhog would see a shadow and six weeks of cold weather.
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M. H. Kelly
John la Barre
Kelly
Largest church attendance at First Methodist in three years
Rev. William Spry reports yesterday's regular service drew the largest crowd since the church opened three years ago. The congregation grew by seven new members, four at the morning service and three in the evening, indicating a rising interest in church activities.
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William Spry
First Methodist Church
Local Bank Opening Attracts Area Residents
Attendees at the Hudson Savings bank opening included Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Glenny Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Glenny Mr. and Mrs. Potter Mrs. McCluskey and Dr. F. W. Powers. An orchestra from the city played and souvenirs were handed to guests. Ladies received manicure nail files and men received match safes.
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Hudson
New Hudson Savings Bank
A. B. Glenny
Thomas Glenny
Potter
McCluskey
F. W. Powers
VanDerveer
Wm. Bedford
C. Simpson
House
Waterloo
How to Save Your Eyes From Strain and Ills
A health note urges readers to rest their eyes and avoid glasses alone. It promotes Optona tablets dissolved in water used as a daily eye rinse to clear inflammation and improve vision, claiming harmlessness and wide benefit. The piece warns many have lost sight for neglect and promotes prompt use to save eyes.
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Wideawake Drug Store
Eges
Deeds Over Years Echo in Sermon on Life and Death
A speaker argues that deeds define life more than years and urges repentance. He cites Aaron Hurt Benedict Arnold Jefferson Davis Lincoln Garfield McKinley and Edison as contrasts to highlight that self preservation governs nature but living well matters more. The talk ends with a description of the resurrection and second coming of Jesus.
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Aaron Hurt
Benedict Arnold
Jefferson Davis
God
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
Edison
Methusweh
Jesus
Gorrell Company Opens With Paid in Full at Waterloo
The Gorrell Stock company opens its second spring and summer engagement at the Waterloo theatre presenting Paid in Full at 1 cent unreserved and 20 7 cents reserved. The drama is new to Waterloo and promises an elaborate production. The Call of the Woods melodrama follows as the week’s second offering.
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al. Gorrell
Gorrell
Waterloo Theatre
Gorrell Commans
Waterloo
Lohengrin Bridal Chorus Translation Featured in Courier
The Heart Song lyric from Lohengrin’s Bridal Chorus is highlighted as a popular wedding march. The article notes the opera’s 1845 poem, 1850 premiere, and enduring appeal in English literature, praising Heart Songs as a comprehensive volume with 500 pages and 400 selections. Distribution details and binding options are described.
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the Courier
Lohengrin
Dresden
Weiman
United States
England
Waterloo Eveningr@ourier
Groundhog Signals Six Weeks More Winter
Town residents mark Groundhog Day as the groundhog sees his shadow and predicts six additional weeks of winter with severe cold and heavy snow, unless this season proves milder than last year. The omen hints at a long cold spell ahead, though milder conditions could lessen hardship.
Cedar Falls Delivery Irregularities Prompt Report
Cedar Falls Daily News asks subscribers to report any irregular delivery to Cedar Falls Drug Co. Business Agent at Carver Fourth and Main Streets. Telephone 2b.
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J.G. Packard
Tel
Waterloo Evening Courier
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Drug Co
Carver Fourth
Main Streets
Local notes and events from Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls residents engage in travel and social events including Al Boysen and Walter Boyce heading to Chicago on business and births, weddings, and health visits. Alumni plan a basketball challenge. medical and Congregational society gatherings are noted along with several scarlet fever quarantines and a Waterloo marriage.
Cedar Falls Tigers Edge Grundy Center 31–30 in Thriller
Cedar Falls high school defeated Grundy Center 31 to 30 at Central Gymnasium. Brown scored the decisive field basket in the final minute as Cedar Falls and Grundy Center traded leads in a fast, hard fought game. Iblings scored six baskets for Cedar Falls while Callerman made seven for Grundy Center. Next game hosts East High of Waterloo Friday.
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Hansen
Bremer
Stevens
Wise
Jean
Meyers
Tigers
Beens
Central Gymnasium
Cedar Falls
Central Eymbasium
Grundy Center
Brown
Cedar Falls Grundy
Francis RF
Hasbrook Brown L. I
Scott Morrison
Iblings Co
Callerman Seltzer R. G. Kerr Christensen L. G Dilly
Armstrong of
Waterloo
Houston
Teachers’ College
Iblings
Callerman
Grundy
East High of Waterloo
Formal opening of new training school building
Cedar Falls Iowa Feb 2 special Invitation extended by the Iowa State Board of Education and the Iowa State Teachers college faculty for the formal opening of the new training school building to be held Feb 10 at 10 am Public inspection 130 to 300 pm Program includes invocations greetings from Iowa University and Iowa State College addresses and musical numbers Honor guest D D Murphy will give the official address and George S Dick will discuss The Future Also notes the death of John Mill 92 longtime Cedar Falls resident.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa State Board of Education
Iowa State Teachers’ College
W. W. Gist
W. W. Gist, D. D
John Ross Frampton
Elizabeth Hughes
State University of Iowa
W. A. Jessup
Iowa City
School of Education
Iowa State College
G. M. Wilson
Ames
Funeral arrangements and local notices in Rochester
Funeral services for a long time resident, conducted by Rev. J. W. Holland, set for tomorrow at 2 PM from the house. The G. A. R. will select pallbearers. burial at Greenwood. Surviving daughter Mrs. M. Dyer confirms family ties. Tulsa visitors Mrs. Frank Sutton and Katharine Walters recall Rochester teaching days. Courier want ads noted as time savers. Iowa Realty officials Gates and Cadwell relocate to Syndicate Building after loss in the burned Russell-Lamson building. office equipment destroyed and insurance limited.
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W. A. Severin
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Brothers
M. Handrupp
Walter Andersen
Bluff and
Tenth Streets
Rev. J. Christensen
Brivis
Harlan, Ia
J. W. Holland
M. Dyer
Greenwood
Frank Sutton
Tulsa
Okla
Rochester, Minn
Sutton
Katharine Walters
Iowa Realty Company
C. R. Gates
W. E. Cadwell
Russell-Lamson
Syndicate
Elks Change Meeting Night To Wednesdays
Members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks hold the regular meeting on Wednesday evening this week. This is their first Wednesday meeting since moving from Saturdays. future meetings will be on the first and third Wednesdays each month.
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elka
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Minneapolis
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Wilma Garnett
Ruth Egzert
Vina Youaker
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Henrietta Kadell
Mexico
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George Wood
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Iowa Street
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Scott
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Berzae’s
Mymaude
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Boyte Wolfelk
Courier
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Smart Shop
Copenhagen
Fast 4Th Street
Christine
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