Death removes Mrs. Ria Cowin of Waterloo
Mrs Ria Cowin widow of E T Cowin prominent Waterloo citizen died at 2 40 pm at home from pneumonia after ill health. Born November 19 1848 in Ohio she lived at Fourth and Franklin streets. Survived by son Rhea N Cowin daughter Irene Cowin Chicago sisters Mary Thompson New Jersey Lide Rutan California brother Bradley Cox California Funeral services Sunday at 3 30 pm at home with Rev A J Thrup and Rev T M Avans officiating. Committal Monday Fairview Cemetery private. flowers respectfully declined.
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Ria Cowin
BE. T. Cowin
Waterloo
Franklin and
Fourth Streets
Cowin
Fourth and
Franklin Streets
Rhea N. Cowin
Irene Cowin
Chicago
Mary Thompson
Newark
N. J
Lide Rutan
Santa Rosa
Calif
Bradley A. Cox
Rutan
Revival Service Proves Success in Shell Rock
Evangelist Hugh A. Knowles of Chicago conducts meetings in Shell Rock with 106 conversions and declarations to date. A parade of 500 strong, including business men in sashes, highlighted Thursday’s events. Sunday's program includes a 10 am service and an evening feature a large electric cross lit in red and white, with the church darkened for effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Rock
Hugh A. Knowles
Chicago
Knowles
Conspirators Free On Bond In Mexican Border Case
Los Angeles February 20 The arraignment of Harry Chandler assistant manager of the Los Angeles Times on a federal indictment accusing him of participation in a conspiracy to send armed forces into the Mexican territory of Lower California is set for next week. Five other men including Walter Bowker manager of the California Mexico Land and Cattle company ranch on the border will be arraigned. Bonds range from 2500 to 3000 with all defendants at liberty under bond. Chandler and his father in law General Harrison Gray Otis owner of the Times are tied to border ranch interests and say the indictment stems from his refusal to submit to demands to make payments to government officials for favorable treatment.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Harry Chandler
Los Angeles Times
Federal Grand Jury
Lower
California
Walter Bowker
California- Mexico
Chandler
Harrison Gray Otis
The
Times
Compromise idea meets approval for Waterloo growth
Local leaders discuss a plan from the Courier and Reporter to withdraw the saloon petition and unite for Waterloo's advancement. Bankers, merchants, and officials weigh a truce to end bitterness, urging harmony while governors decide on Clarkson bill action.
Iowa Defeats Grinnell in Rough 26 to 20 Clash
Iowa defeated Grinnell 26 to 20 in a fast rough game on February 20. Fouls sidelined Farsons and Dutton for Iowa and Norris and Jones for Grinnell. Norris injured early, Parsons and Jacobsen led Iowa with Tharpe stellar for the Scarlet and Black. Jacobsen sealed the win with late goals as Iowa led 12 to 9 at halftime.
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Grinnell
Iowa
Farsons
Dutton
Norris
Jones
Parsons
Jacobsen
Tharpe
Scarlet
Blackstar
Fead
Waterloo Teams in Semi Finals Fort Dodge Feb 20 Fort Dodge Fort Dodge High Team
Waterloo East and West High, Fort Dodge High, and Reinbeck High remain in the Fort Dodge tournament. East High beat Pomeroy 28 to 20, West High beat Joverne 39 to 19, Fort Dodge defeated Eagle Grove 21 to 16, Reinbeck beat Fonda 27 to 1. West High vs Reinbeck and East High vs Fort Dodge set semifinals with title on the line.
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Fort Dodge
Waterloo East
Weet High
Fort Dodge High School
Reinbeck High School
East High
Pomeroy
West High
Jouverne
Eagle Grove
Reinbeck
Fonda
Ice returns to Cedar River as dates listed
The Cedar River ice lecture notes March break dates from 1914 to 1909 show the main channel freed in mid March and earlier years. New city quarantine updates report three scarlet fever cases and one diphtheria case, raising totals to 25 scarlet fever and six diphtheria cases under quarantine. The latest patients include Ursula Zuehlke aged, Dorothy Lumry, and William Lumry with addresses 145 Dearborn and 1422 Fourth Street West, and John House of 125 Fourteenth Street West.
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Ursula Zuehlke
Dearborn
Dorothy
William Lumry
Fourth Street West
John House
Fourteenth Street West
Funeral Services For Mrs Cowin Held At Home
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Cowin will be held from the family residence Sunday afternoon at 2 20 o clock. The Rev Dr A J Northrup pastor of Grace church will officiate assisted by Rev Dr T M Evans a former pastor. Committal services in Fairview cemetery will be held Monday and will be private.
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Rami
Cowin
Oelock
A. J. Thrup
Grace Mt
M. &. Church
W. W. Lytle Wiii
Vivian Smith
Myrtle Bunson
Fannie Jones
Effie McCollum Jones
Oberammergau
Universalist Church
Accuse News Agent of Selling Liquor
Morris Meltzer of Chicago is accused of operating a liquor selling scheme in dry towns along the Illinois Central line. He was arrested midnight by Iowa Falls police after being found hidden in a toilet. witnesses say he stored beer and whiskey in his supply trunk and sold intoxicants during train stops. He faces arraignment next week in Iowa Falls.
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Morris Meltzer
Chicago
Illinois Central Line
Meltzer
Iowa Falls
Arrest for assault and battery charges in local case
A. Greening was arrested by Constable I A Graf on a warrant from Justice J T Knapp for assault and battery. He was arraigned and found guilty of beating Charles Decker. Greening was fined $3 plus costs.
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A. ©. Greening
I. A. Graf
J. T. Knapp
Charles Decker
Greening
Sandman story invites children to sleep with a kitten tale
In a 1915 McClure Syndicate tale the Sandman, sighing over ideas for a bedtime story, conjures a kitten named Buster and a dog Rover. The playful duo chase, splash, and spar, culminating in Rover saving Buster from a fall, after which peace returns and the children drift to sleep.
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Buster
Thayer
Rover
Mr. Sandman
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New York City
Billy Vig
Town Talk Notes From Waterloo Local News
A jumble of social and travel updates from Waterloo residents includes many names and places from Chicago Des Moines and New York. The column lists visits moves illnesses and events plus small town curiosities and forthcoming local talks and activities at churches and halls.
Masonic and Royal Arch meet Monday evening
Announcement notes Tabernacle chapter No 62 R A M holds regular session and special convocation Monday evening at 7 30. Supper before at 6 30 at First Baptist church New England Supper advertised for February 22.
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Tabernacle Chapter
Fair Opens Amid Wireless Ceremony at City Fair
The city fair opened at noon with President Wilson in Arlington and San Francisco officials coordinating by wireless. A Waterloo event marker on VPark Avenue noted the ceremony, as La Rue and Courier and Reporter witnessed the signal. The opening occurred at 3 p.m. Waterloo time, with Arlington clocking 3 p.m. News offices reported the president’s firework spark via wireless to inaugurate the full fair.
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Wilson
Arlington
San Francisco
Waterloo
Marold Latue
Vpark Avenue
Kot Hile
la Rue
Courier
Frisco
Serere
PIED UP AT THE PALACE AND CHURCH SUPPER NOTICE
Courier composing room crew enjoyed a Palace show under Manager Myers invitation. Frank W. Hayden, promoted to general foreman at Illinois Central shops in Cherokee, to leave for new post tomorrow noting ten years service and two years in current role. New England Supper with chicken plate announced for First Baptist Church Monday February 22.
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the Palace
Myers
Frank Hayden
Frank W. Hayden
Tlinois Central
Ahope
Cherokee
Foreman Shannon
Hayden
Ilinois Central
Linden News Roundup From Linden on February 20
Loren Foster of Lamont visited his sister Mrs. Grace Gould and father L. E. Foster in Linden this past week before returning home. Elsie Lukes had her tonsils and adenoids removed at her parents’ home on Butler avenue and is recovering well. Mrs. E Archer remains mildly ill at her home on km street but improving. William Dunbar, recovering at Mrs. Fanny Griffith’s home, shows some improvement. Lafayette Carol sick with pneumonia at his daughter Mrs. Herman Sthwake’s home on Dearborn avenue. Alice Wills visited the L. A. Park home. Adolph Anderson, recently under a second operation, will come home today. P Tuip working in Independence this week. Linden Brotherhood held a pleasant social at the church with a good supper. Mrs. Ernest Ackerman ill this week. Geo. L. Dixon returned to Driscoll North Dakota after a long visit. Mrs. T. D. Van Sant of Seattle visiting sister Mrs. W. J. Reed and relatives. Mrs. Bowman remains serious after a stroke last Saturday. New England Supper at First ap. list church 35 cents Monday evening Feb 22.
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Linden
Loren Foster
Lamont
Life
Grace Gould
L. E. Foster
Elsie Lukes
A. Lukes
Butler Avenue
E. Archer
William Dunbar
Fanny Griffith
Nevada Street
Lafayette Carol
Herman Sthwake
Dearborn Avenue
Alice Wills
L. A. Park
Adolph Anderson
P. Tuip
Independence
Linden Brotherhood
Ernest Ackerman
Geo. L. Dixon
Driscoll
N. D
T. D. van Sant
Seattle
Wash
W. J. Reed
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Ohio
Weat Union
Ria T. Cox
E. T. Cowin
Beaver
Central Labor
Futurest
Palm Beach
Palm Beach, Fb
T. Jefferson Evans
Ing
Board of County Supervisors
Steporter
W.W. Miller
Clarke
J. Hall
Waterloo Saddlery Company
Courier and Reporter
Benjamin J. Howrey
Waterloo Loan and Trust Compat
H. G. Northey
Herrick Refrigerator Company
C. M. Berkley
Berkley Hardware Company
Charles W. Knoop
Black Hawk National Bank
Ll, Johnson
Waterloo Savings Bank
Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company
Cedar River
Funeral Services
la Racouleuse
Secree
ME Pawl
Sandman
Heine
Rt. Lee
Waterlon Supply Company
Weir
Monrth
VO Steup
Burrinr Hoe
Kansas City
G. OH
Smelser
Randolph Atreet
C.D. Hockerte
Randolph Street
C. 2. Bronson
Des Molins
Georgy x
Lichty
Excelsior Springs
Mixa Glaitys Aukerman
Omaha
Marlo Kane
New York
Mita Jane Skegx
Marshalltown
T. M. Bue
Chitin
Roy Sinnard
Mredatoy Adame
John Wilhelm
Wilhelm
New
Adamaky
Riehl Street
John A. Eddy
Linden Avenue
Otto Rammer
Edwards Street
H.C. McConnell
Leland Avenue
John B. Haines
John B. Haines, Jr
Cincinnati
J. W. Boyle
Lester Township
Owen Crittenden
al. Hummel
HL. W. Haremont
Wilbur Clapp
Des Moines
Far- Tagul
New England
First Bapitist
First Baptist Church
Noly
General Markets
Utter
State Penn
Beneery
Adams
Washington
Baptist Church
Park Ave
Neward
Word
Waterlo Kissel-Kar Co
Black Hawk
Mra
Hildebrand
Vermont St
Olola
Iowa-Dakota Land Co
5Th
Red
Home Park
Bown & Bown
Ught Housekeeping
Hard St
Clarke Supply House
P. O
Dedham
Teal Estate
United States
Canada
Lake Worth
Florida
North Deerfield
East Comer
B. L. Morrow
Commercial St
First
Ap. List Church
Financial Statement Independent School District
Independent School District
Satya
Teachers’ Fund
West 4Th Street
J.B. Dempster
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