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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1914

Page

11

Mary Melrose party marks first anniversary event

A large turnout attended the Mary Melrose chapter D A R anniversary gathering at the Maynard home on Fourth Street West. The program opened with a West High Glee club number, patriotic vocal pieces, a reading of 1777 Washington letters, and a Burns ballad. Mrs. Mary Melrose Hanna was honored with remarks by Judge C W Mullan and the group enjoyed a luncheon and favors of silk flags.

Mary Melrose Nmr H. B. Maynard Fourth Street West Washington George Martha Washington Mt. Vernon West High Glee Club Hiram Maynard Nelson Sly Robert Cole LeRoy McDowell Richard Hasen Jack Leonard Aubrey Lyon Cedar Falls C. W. Mullan Mary Melrose Hanna Paul Davis Robert Burns L. L. Brooks Maynard George Washington Congress Valley Forge Clara Maynard Hazel Keller Helen Maynard America Dixie W. T. Yearstey

Courier Patterns Coupon Order Form for Fashion Department

To obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design fill out the coupon and send it to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo enclosing 10 cents for each pattern. These patterns allow for seams. All orders filled as soon as possible and should reach you in ten days after sending in your order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Meeting for Sunday School Workers at First Presbyterian Church

An elementary Sunday School workers group for ages three to twelve will meet Monday evening at 7 30 in the First Presbyterian church parlors to discuss Sunday school problems Ruth Wemenway will read The Inside of the Eng by Winston Churchill tomorrow evening at the First Congregational church

First Presbyterian Church Ruth Wemenway Winston Churchill First Congregational Church

Hart Songs Book Distribution Tonight at Courier Office

The Courier office will be open this evening to distribute the popular Hart Songs book to residents who call in. Callers will receive a copy while supplies last.

Damages Sought After Store Fall Against Woolworth Co

Gertrude Fitzgerald sues RW Woolworth Co for 2000 dollars claiming injuries from a January 6 fall on an unlighted unprotected stair in the store while a customer. She states the fall caused severe bruises and varicose veins in the lower limbs. Other actions filed for March term include Hollis versus Waterloo Canning for 2426 on contract to an employee and Nauman Co. versus Moore to foreclose mechanic’s lien, among others.

Gertrude Fitzgerald RW. Woolworth Co Ags Hollis Waterloo Canning Corporation Elaine Nauman Co Delmar J. Moore Bank of Stanwood A. Sylvester Central Auto & Supply Co Ve M. M BE. L. Mether B. L. Hosteter Wear-A-Well Shoe Co

Within the Law and Bella Donna At Waterloo in March

The American Play Company brings Within the Law to Waterloo on March 7 with Madame Nazimova in Bella Donna. Nazimova stars in a four scene production directed by Frohman with Egyptian settings and a strong New York cast in the March engagement.

Bayard Veiller American Play Co Madame Nazimovva Madame Nazimova James Bernard Fagan Robert Hichens Nazimova Mrs. Chepstow Charles Frohman Egypt New York Empire Theatre Nuazimova Waterloo

WanY Women In German Colleges

Berlin reports a surge in women enrolling in German universities over six years. From 1108 in 1890 to 2686 now, with lectures drawing even more. six percent study philosophy languages and history, about a quarter medicine, and over a fifth natural sciences. Nearly 400 are foreigners, Russia leading, followed by America. Non-Prussian universities gain, with Leipzig Munich and smaller schools showing strong increases.

Berlin German Univers Russia America Leipzig Munich Copeci Jena Watersbars Freihatch

Reverts and Wife to Be Transferred

Yesterday Mr and Mrs Thomas A Viris were checked out as managers of the Var Ney Hotel News Co which runs eating houses along the Illinois Central line and Mr and Mrs Varvey of Popular Bluffs Mo were checked in as their successors They will stay until next week then move to another point for Van Noy company Charles Keeler manager is in the city The company recently took over the hotel and now a privilege along the M and St L lines

Thomas A. Viris Var Ney Hotel & News Co Ilinois Central Hh. Varvey Popular Bluffs Mr. Virts Tood van Noy Company Charles Keeler M. & St. L. Ines

Social-Democrats Prepare for City Election Ticket Lineup

Ahead of the city election the Social-Democrats appear to field three tickets headed by Mayor R. C. Thompson and John R. Rector. A Labor temple meeting tomorrow will discuss candidates and a full lineup is expected early next week. Retrenchment and taxation emerge as key issues while Thompson defends legalized saloons under proper conduct.

R- C. Thompson John R. Rector Labor Temple Thompson Rector Ciple

Ephraim Adams Publishes Book The Power of Ideals

Waterloo people recall Rev and Mrs E D Adams and family formerly on West Park avenue. Ephraim D Adams, Yale professor, has published a book titled The Power of Ideals. It emphasizes loyalty to the United States without preaching and notes favorable early reviews.

Waterloo E. D. Adams West Park Avenue Ephraim D. Adams Yale University United States

Indian appropriation measure passes House

Washington D C Feb 21 notice received in senate of House passage of Indian appropriation carrying 9 619 737 The measure goes to the committee on Indian affairs As passed yesterday the bill shows a reduction of 2 165 127 from the Interior Department estimates for administration of Indian affairs for the next fiscal year

Washington, D. C Senate House of the Indian Committee On Indian Affairs House Department of the Interior Administration of Indian Affairs

Quiet at Cape Haitien upheaval ends with rebel retreat

In Cape Haitien on February 21 Senator Davilmar Theodore and staff fled as federal troops occupied the city after a rebel army rout. Marines and bluejackets patrolled streets while residents appeared calm. An Arcade Hall dance series invites gangs to weekly events. this Tuesday’s dance is postponed to the next Tuesday. Meyers' Orchestra tickets are 50 cents.

Cape Haitien Davilmar Theodore Arcade Hall Meyers’ Orchestra

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