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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1918

Page

13

Social events mark Miller homewarming in Orange township

Neighbors and friends of Mr and Mrs Silas B Miller gathered at their new Orange township residence to celebrate its completion. The home, one of the largest and most modern in the area, featured a noon cafeteria lunch and a brief program. Separately, civic department events at Hotel Russell Stason included a Washington and Wilson themed program with Red Cross hymns and violin pieces. Miss Ida Blough was honored in a farewell surprise, and several local clubs hosted sociables, meetings, and a colonial party with speeches, music, and community singing. Queen Marie honored by French academy as an honorary artist patroness.

Orange Silas B. Miller Orange Township Miller Civic Department Woman's Club Russell Stason George Washgion Woodrow Wilson C. W.illan Lulu Cushman L’ensemble McCartney Cohen Ames Wise Davia H. B. Boles Lab Washgton B. E. Jagee Marybeth Mack Robert Parrott Idalough Church of the Brethen W. M. Lentz Blough Miss Blough Ir. Snavely Farami Ity First Presbyterian——Missionary Department The Women's Working Association John Robertson Macartner EH. Hickle Claire Parker George Greene Olivar Stevenson J. W. Rath H. A. Boysen Aldred Williamson Red Cross France Brrs

Club Socials and Church Notices Across Local Groups

A community roundup details a M E Philathes party with 20 guests dressed as little girls at Mrs Olive McBride home. Elections installed Fern Williams Florence Raciffe Drusilla byes. Presbyterian Missionary reports with Miss Aldred Williamson in France. St Pauls M B planning Friday circle after supper. Grace ME hosts 60 youths Washington theme with 17 new Epworth League members. Liberal Christians rename to Senior Junior. Lydia society at First Presbyterian and Westminster guild meetings planned. Christ Episcopal Daughters of the King and Ladies guild agenda with sermons and sewing for mission box.

M. E.—Philathes Olive McBride Kober Antone Lalan Washington Fern Williams Florence Racliffe Drusilla Byes Grace M. E RB. Barr Donald Barr George Washington Marjorie Whitney Epworth Psague

Horses and mules fetch solid prices at Nugent sale

About 350 horses and mules were sold at Nugent Harrison Shames barns yesterday. Prices ranged from brood mares at 250 to 287.50, singles to 336, a pair at 575 and mules at 675. Demand for heavier stock was strong and buyers came from all sections of the country. In Amsterdam a squabble between German and Austrian unions on postwar demobilization terms arises.

Nugent, Harrison & Shames Amsterdam der Kampf

Schoolboy Logs Kaiser's Castle Theft Nine Months

Amsterdam reports Karl Wilke a 17 year old schoolboy was jailed nine months after burgling the German emperor Wilhelmshohe castle last November to pay a birthday restaurant bill. He confessed seven burglaries at the imperial residence yielding art objects and valuables valued around 25000 dollars later sold to an antique dealer for 55.

Amsterdam Karl Wilke Wilhalmshohe Imperial Castle Emperor Empreas TSS

Independence Sends 69 Buchanan County Recruits to Camp Dodge

About 1,000 people gathered at the depot in Independence Louisiana to bid farewell to 69 selectees from Buchanan county headed for Camp Dodge. The sendoff included remarks by John Gherney and Father Donahue. A public reception followed in Commercial clubrooms. A Junior Red Cross pageant titled Democracy raised about $200 for the organization to fund school supplies and 100 percent school participation.

Independence Spselal Buchanan County Camp Dodge Boy Scouts Exemption Board City Council John Gherney Father Donahue

Surprise party honors Stephen Piper on 20th anniversary

Bristow notes a party for Stephen Piper with about 14 high school pupils, while the community reports multiple local moves, hospital updates, a telephone company hire, and a farmers cooperative elevator meeting. Attendance and dates reflect a busy local week with illness, travel, and cemetery services central to the town.

Bristow Bristow Stephen Piper Merl Tracy Des Moines Geo. Davis Vern Surface Shell Rock Leland Surface Housekeeping Davis Biss Carrie Woodworth Hampton Hospital Ida Cline West Point Mutual Telephone Company Iva Benage Opera Toara L. A Opera House Farmers’ Cue Operative Elevator Company Tolan Mr. Campbell Rockwell Nels Larson RH. D. Rose San Benito Tex H. Bunker Greene Waverly

Nashua Man Charles W Taylor Dies Suddenly in Nashua

Charles W. Taylor died overnight after being found on the floor in his Nashua rooms above a garage. A former painter, paper hanger, music store operator, and garage owner, he leaves a widow and a daughter Mrs A E Abeleiter. Funeral at the M E church Sunday afternoon under Masonic lodge auspices.

Charles W. Taylor Taylor Iris New Hampton Nashus A. E. Abeleiter M. EF Masonic, Lodge

Dunkerton Honors Nine Local Boxers in Base­ment Event

In Dunkerton on February 27 a patriotic celebration was held at the Baptist church basement for nine Dunkerton boxers named Millard Page Richard Holderman Walter Alexander Howard Bunn Earl Magee Frank Wheeler Nelson Rodgers Archie Shimp and Bernard McEntosh all residents of Dunkerton About 200 people attended a program of patriotic songs and walks led by Pastor Holden The attendees promised support and a bigger welcome on the boys return home Also noted were Nellie Page's visit ending in Waterloo and local housing moves with Tay Smith family Huffnexle homes and W Jen son taking the Smith farm, coal shortages, and scarce wood resources surfacing in local chatter.

Holden McEntosh Davis Brant Buckmaster Tay Smith W. Jenson Smith Dunkerton

Farewell reception for Bruce McMurray in Jesup

In Jesup on February 22 the Masons Eastern Stars Knights of Pythias and Mythian Sisters hosted a Grand Opera House reception for Mr and Mrs Bruce McMurray before their move to Canada. Leaders welcomed guests, W Y Blasier read Pat s Fetter, photoplays were shown, and luncheon followed with gifts including a ring and pin from the Eastern Stars and Barry Temple.

Jeanp Masons Eastern Stars Knights of Pythias Mythian Sisters Grand Opera House Bruce McMurray Canada Blanche Burrell Marion Robert Pythian W. WY. Blasier Pat Este Strate Barry Temple

McMurray Reception Ends With Warm Greetings

Mr McMurray and family celebrate a formal reception near Jesup with Major T Stoddard and Marion Voos among speakers. Music by an orchestra accompanied the program as guests wore formal attire and extended best wishes for happiness and prosperity in their new home.

Mr. McMurray T. Stoddard Marion Voos Robert B. 3 Dodge H.W. Houck R. L. Border A.B. Hated A. J. Bardner Ach. Laird A. Welsh Meadames M. Younr Bt. Walker Knowles Citas A. Glive de NG Kawnes G.S. McWluskes Knights of Fyth Ins

Splittington News Brief on Willeke Family Visit

SPLINGTON Aplington reports Mr and Mrs Charles Willeke visiting Minnesota kin for several days. Abe Woosd, principal at Mavelock, prepares for service week. Mrs C B Wightman ill. Red Cross to send knitted items and relief payments to HQ next week. Public invited to a special program and reception at the school auditorium for the boys.

Splington Aplington Charles Willeke Minnesota Abe Woosd Mavelock Vata Hamne Humne C. BR. Wightman Hias Red Cross

Unclear historical note with scattered names and events

Fragmentary OCR text lists many personal names and places, including Parkersburg and Peters, with garbled phrasing about dates and events. The legible bits reference individuals such as Andrew Apel and Peter Keres and hint at seasonal timing, but no coherent narrative or verifiable facts emerge.

Stev Ttn Waverty Mhomnix Pier le Andrew Apel Shao Tye Soniae Peter Keres

Unclear Text Fragment from Historical Page

Fragmentary OCR passage with scattered letters and unfamiliar terms. Readable names and places are not identifiable. content unclear and lacks coherent events or facts to summarize meaningfully.

Woman Attends Brother's Funeral In Wisconsin

In Tuesday events in Wisconsin, Mrs Gilpatrick traveled from Osage to attend her brother’s funeral after his death during military training. Mrs Houghton visited Waverly Monday. Myron joined those traveling with Myron’s group. Miner recently had goiter surgery and is recovering well. Marly Freeman returns home on sick leave due to pneumonia. he plans to stay with his parents.

Wis Sager Gilpatrick Osage Miner Tts Houghton Waverly Myron

Unclear OCR Fragment Signals Diverse Names and Items

Fragmentary OCR text shows a jumble of names, places, and terms without coherent events. Readable elements include mentions of people like Payne and Werth Marek, scattered references to places and entities, and numerous garbled terms. No clear event, date, or outcome can be determined from the readable content.

Family leaves for Mankato and visits kin

Wl and Mrs Ishuganieke left Friday for Mankato to visit their daughter Loretta who is hospitalized there. They returned Tuesday, and Mr Welter’s sister, Mr fote Cunae, are noted among relatives in Newamyten.

Ishuganieke Mankato Musik Loretta

Jubilee Ends in 24–0 Win Amid Strange Report

Report from the game notes a decisive 24 to 0 victory with unclear details about a player incident and crowd reactions. Names and places are garbled, but the outcome and key players appear involved. Further verification needed for full accuracy.

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