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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1912

Page

5

Lanham Hears First Ghaugh In Landham Church Revival

Reverend Edwin W. Lanham, long known in educational circles, returns to public ministry as acting pastor of the Presbyterian church in Worthington. His eloquent, readable-less sermons and pastoring style draw strong praise from Waterloo and Cedar Falls congregants, as he steps in during Dr Robert C. Westerberg’s absence.

Edwin W Tee Field Vipsr Pyestig Lenox Tellese Lanham Presbyterian Church of Worthington Lyceum Cvinsalist Yeweharen Pinar Chicaso Mutuas Lyceum Ino Titis Hal Bagbie Waterloo Wiet Presbyterian Church Wien Presbyterian Church Curius Robert C. Westerberg Jeherd Mim Cedar Pulls Devane coMlad

Jamaica Delights Tourists with Palm and Plant Display

In Jamaica the flowers, palms and other tropical plants pleased visitors, who were enjoying excellent health when last heard from. A baby girl named Bertha Louise was born Jan 27 to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Stebbins, formerly of Waterloo, now Cainas, Washington. Attention urged for members to change insurance to a new level rate plan at lodge night with Conductor R C Walker recovering from a train collision injury in Farley, Iowa.

Jamaica A. W. Stebbins Waterloo Cainas Wash Bertha Louise Brother Kenderdine R. C. Walker Tllinois Central Raad Farley Lite Street West Pound Freight No J. H. Kistner Neaver Colo Re-Main Rank Kistner Third Avenue West Mr. Kistner Omaha Neb Samuel Gardner Kistner Ma Majestic

Second Ward Voters to Meet on Candidacy Tonight

Reporters quote Dr. Edward Boeck and Dr. Peek amid talks of a mayoral slate backed by business interests. Candidates include M. B. Locke A. Wo Brown and N. Sweitzer as possible council contenders to replace Dewey. Meeting set at Manning & Sons' rotery.

Tate Swtoller Courier Edward Boeck Peek Spear Vand Mie Bute Porkis Sapporte Caim Hryeletrene Peort Wallace EL French Rea | Whemperon Gonrge le Dixon GA. Manning & Sons

City in Brief Notes From Cedar Falls Area

Attorney J. D. Clark spent Sunday in Cedar Rapids. Miss Neva Hohl visited relatives at Jesup. Degree of Honor receipts for February are at the bank. Miss Anna Olesen is back at her home. Royal Neighbors meet February 12 at T45 welock hall. Dr. and Mrs. Mentzer of Cedar Falls visited J. H. Wood. Miss Mary Warner is ill at 217 Second Street West. A small fire at 10:30 this morning caused a blaze at the residence of Willam Echt due to a chimney flare. Associated Charities held an earnest meeting. officer reports show activity amid severe cold. Jury empaneled in Nesbit vs. Rock Island & Pacific railroad damages case. Degree of Honor sleigh ride planned for Feb. 13 at 7:30 PM. Deaths in Iowa in December totaled 1,647. 44 from Black Hawk County. Organic heart disease led mortality with 166 deaths. West Indies tour notes report unusually dry scenery so far.

Iowa G. H. Sumner Registrar of Vital Statistics Black Hawk

Waterlog Boys Join the Navy Recruiting Effort

North Chicago Naval Training School accepts Alfred Beckins 13 as the lone successful applicant from Iowa last week. Harry S Bentley and Henry George Holm both 18 are cleared for final exams in Des Moines and may join the North Chicago training program. Iowa stations in Des Moines Waterloo Cedar Rapids Davenport Clinton Burlington Keokuk Fort Dodge and Boone handle enlistees. Eligibility requires height 6 feet 1 inch or less and no shorter than 5 feet 2 inches with a minimum weight of 110 pounds.

G. Busch United States Naval Recruiting Station Lafayette Building Alfred Beckins Navy Harry S. Bentley Henry George Holm Des Moines North Chicago Haast Iowa Lurlington Cedar Rapids Des ‘Moines Waterloo Towa Davenport Clinton Burlington Keokuk Fort Dodge Boone Uncle Sams Navy

Real optimists walked to work with cheerful pace

A Washington Star columnist recalls a contemplative citizen’s remark on true optimism and asks what qualifies as a real optimist, noting one who can walk to work with the same lightness as if chasing a golf ball.

Chasne Washington Star

YWCA Anniversary Supper Tickets Sold Finalized Plans

Three hundred fifty tickets have been sold for the YWCA anniversary supper. Sales closed last Friday as the committee led by Mrs. W. W. Lytle prepares for a sold out event with music by Edith Wyant, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Sigworth, and Miss Bunn. Mrs. W. H. Langlass serves as toastmistress. At the business meeting, Mrs. C. M. Woods will preside as amendments to by laws adjust fiscal year to January 1 and move annual meeting to the second Tuesday of February. Grace Friend directed a vesper service with Miss Fanny Duren speaking on a pending topic and Miss McKean singing.

W. W. Lytler Edith Wyant Brooks Sigworth Sigworth, and Vocal Music By Mrs. Sigworth and Miss Bunn. Mrs. W. H. Langlass C. M. Woods Grace Friend Fanny Duren McKean

Taft Praises Campaign Spirit At Republican Banquet

President Taft spoke at the League of State Republican clubs banquet in Washington urging a four month campaign to expose lies and misrepresentations. He criticized Democrats for weakening the army and navy and argued the Republican party remains progressive while upholding constitutional fundamentals.

Washington, D. C Taft League of State Republican Clubs Army Republican Party Progressive Party

Knox to Visit Central America on Taft Order

Secretary of State Philander C. Knox will undertake a five weeks trip to Central America and northern South America to study conditions and promote friendly relations. Havana is listed as his first stop with possible inclusion of Mexico later in April to address diplomatic issues.

Washington Central America South America Philander C. Knox Taft Caribbean Sea Gulf of Mexico Knox Mexico White House Havana Mr. Knox Cuba

Weather record notes temperature values from yesterday

The fragment records yesterday's minimum temperature above zero and a maximum of 17 degrees. It compares with last year when the minimum was 34 degrees above zero and the maximum was 17 degrees. The source includes stray numerals and garbled marks.

Buchanan Mption) Co. Syndicate Block Teenie

Great Dapple Grey Special horse show comes to Waterloo

A two day event February 16 and 17 features a grand horse show at the Livestock Commission arena with grey stallions and matched pairs. Premiums total 50 dollars with 25 for best grey pair, 15 for best grey single, 10 for best other color. Musicians from Waterloo provide entertainment and noted judges from Chicago Holyoke Minneapolis Regina attend. Vendors urge consignments to maximize sale value as hundreds attend for three hours of brisk bidding.

Livestock Commission Company Waterloo Ladies Big bin Ralow Chicago Morris Hicks Holyoke Mass Thomas Bloom Minneapolis Thomas Hunter Regina Sask Waterloo War Holland

Young Lad Arrested for Drinking Whiskey Near Dance Hall

William Reed, 14, of 326 Clendale street, was picked up intoxicated after leaving a local dance hall Saturday night. He pleaded guilty to drunkenness. Judge Caldwell sent him to juvenile court due to age. Police seek the man who supplied the whiskey and will prosecute if found.

William Reed Clendale Street Pelice Court E. P. Caldwell

One Immortal of France Dies Commander Langlois Passes

Paris, Feb 1 General Hippolyte Langlois senator from Meurthe-et-Moselle and a member of the French Academy died today He was elected one of the 40 Immortals on Feb 9 1911 succeeding Costa de Beauregard Langlois an authority on military strategy and tactics born 1839 he was a grand officer of the legion of honor

Paris Hippolyte Langlois Meurthe-Et-Moselte French Academy Costa de Beauregard Legion of Honor

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Pitti H.W. Tered Maetais Fermen Place Ina House Woosh SUS and Hyak aAuddres Far Contes Pete Salem Canante Rlue Wandira Hengsework Edwin Wilson Lanham D. D Muavorblty Second Ward Manning Grocery Eralen Jens Buchanan J. D. Clark Neva Hohl Jesup The Bank Anna Olesen Jar Draper's Grocery Welock He Hall Mary Warner Waterloo Business College Second Street West Willam Echt Lime Street Chiraney Associated Charities J. F. Klingaman G. M. Nesbit Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railray Nesbit Cedar Falls C. D. Cass J Robert McCune West Indies C. H. Eightey's Aintan C. HL Fighiney's Anil CH. Eighmey Farmers Loan and Busness Pace State of Black Hawk County Ss. We E. Sedgwick J. O. Trumbauer F. E. Stewart Ita J. E. Sedgwick J. C. Trumbauer J. E. Stewart F. B. Stewart Edna Conner Ira Rodamar C. L. Kingsley
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