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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1913
Page
6
Rev. Dr. Orion W. Fifer of Grace Methodist Church urged citizens to study the Shankland bill. He called the ballot method safer, predicted the measure would mark a decisive, immediate fight to end saloon influence in Iowa, and noted amendments may be needed after analyzing the proposal.
William Galloway donated 1000 toward the Monmouth college girls dormitory fund in Monmouth Illinois during a reunion of alumni. He is a Monmouth graduate, as is John M Hamilton, Bridge Street photographer, with more than 100 attendees at the event.
A new Mary Melrose chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in Waterloo with Washington’s birthday as its kickoff. Mrs N W Sigworth named regent. officers include Mrs H W Sigworth and Mrs C L Kingsley. Consul General Phil Hanna praised the naming of the chapter in honor of late Mrs G W Hanna, a Waterloo pioneer. The next meeting is scheduled for March 10 at Mrs L L Brooks’s home.
A party of about seventy friends celebrated the twentieth anniversary of Mr and Mrs H Bunnell of 25 Sumner Street. Guests included Mrs J Bunnell and Mrs J Stevenson from out of town. A music program followed, with piano duets, instrumental and vocal selections. The couple were married February 22, 18__, with Rev J B Smith officiating. A chocolate service, refreshments, and tributes marked the event.
Rev W H Rollins delivered a timely sermon on Mexico at the Congregational church last evening. He summarized the country’s history noting lack of a guiding leader and ongoing selfish ambitions, discussed steps needed for civilization and highlighted the serious, hopeless tone of the situation.
Special Services at First Presbyterian drew strong attendance as Mr. Russell preached on planned topics across three services. The morning chorus and evening choir under Mr. Allen delivered spirited performances. Sermons focused on Preach the Word and later The Marching Orders of the Church with future talks on The Fruits of the Spirit. A Tuesday men’s conference and a women’s luncheon accompanied class meetings in the dining room.
Chicago February 24 The state’s motion to expunge Grace Guggenheim and William Guggenheim’s divorces on grounds of collusion and fraud was denied by Judge Heard as both principals have remarried. The former Mrs Guggenheim testified she swore falsely about her residence in Winnie.
City Engineer Roby to present Mullan avenue bridge plans and cost estimates while residents from First street east seek a bridge at First street. A bid-advertising error on Falls avenue bridges is set for correction. Council to revisit asphalt versus concrete paving on Fifth street and Bayard. New electric light contract from Citizens Gas & Electric expected, not affecting gas-light terms with Welbach of Chicago.
Des Moines Feb 24. Col Charles M O Connors Sixth cavalry at Fort Des Moines received precautionary orders to be ready to move promptly in case of emergency. Officers expect possible call to service in Mexico but doubt mobilization on the border is likely due to prior guard duty two years ago.
London reports Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst arrested over the destruction of David Lloyd George’s country residence by a bomb last week. Authorities tie her to public meeting remarks claiming she conspired with followers to commit the act. Dr R Robde accepts Mason City invitation for March 1 banquet speaking on The True Knight of the Grip. EB Dunn to speak on Fraternalism.
At the annual school election on Monday March 10 voters in East and West Waterloo districts will choose two directors for each board. East district terms of Ben R Lichty and George McWilliams expire with McWilliams likely not seeking re election while Lichty is active. West district terms of Charles W Campbell and J B Dempster expire with both likely to run again. A bond issue to fund a new school in Westfield may be on the ballot.
Arch bishop Keane departed Saturday for Baltimore to open a five night series of Catholic evidence lectures under the Baltimore Knights of Columbus. He will be hosted by Cardinal Gibbons and has previously spoken in Baltimore, most recently at a priests retreat last summer.
Cedar Rapids Feb 24 news reports the arrest of Earle Byron Byers a well known music teacher and church leader amid a sensational case at the Rapids area music scene and community after a Saturday event.
Byers, accused of enticing young boys to his studio for immoral purposes, was fined $100 and costs in police court. County Attorney Linville issued information for his arrest and declared the matter would be thoroughly investigated. Byers waived preliminary examination and was bound over to the grand jury in $1,000. He was asked to resign as organist of a fashionable local church.
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