City in brief tour and local notices
City in brief items report local events and personal notices. Names include Mrs W H Kitchen of Nashua and Mrs Arthur Webb with illness of sister Mrs W O Williston. Also mentions Florence Stinger, A School family, and others with travel, visits, or illnesses. Public meetings include Knights Templar and Eastern Star installation and Masonic temple work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Kitchen
Nashua
Sam Peterson
F. RB. Hohl
Arthur Webb
W. O. Williston
Florence Stinger
Raymond
Lillian O’conner
A. School
Chicago
Earl Russell
Knights Templar
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Waterloo Commercial Club Name Change Proposed
The Waterloo Commercial club plans to change its official title from Board of Trade and Commercial club to Waterloo Commercial club. The annual meeting is set for Wednesday Jan 13 with a bylaws committee reporting changes next week. The move aims to shorten and better reflect the organization in city records and public usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Commercial Club
B. J. Howrey
Paul Smith
Lore Alford
Chas. van Vleck
Board of Trade and Commercial Club
Kidney Trouble Story Promises Swamp Root Help
Frank Duffy of Silver Springs New York recalls his 50 month old son’s severe kidney illness and credits Swamp Root for recovery after two months of use. He endorses Dr Kilmer’s remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles and signs his affidavit dated September 16 1969 before a notary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Duffy
Silver Springs
N. Y
W. BE
Willtlams
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You
A letter from Kilmer & Co. invites readers in Binghamton to request a sample bottle of Swamp-Root for ten cents, promising proof of its effects on kidneys and bladder, plus a booklet. The Waterloo Evening Courier is requested, and larger sizes are sold at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr, Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Waterloo Evening Courier
Papes Cold Compound promises quick relief from colds
A vintage ad claims Papes Cold Compound breaks up severe head and chest colds in a few doses every two hours, opening stuffed passages, stopping discharge, and easing headache and feverish symptoms. It touts quick relief, pleasant taste, and genuine availability for 28 cents at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Commercial club gains momentum with renewed memberships
Membership in the Commercial club is rising rapidly as prospects of a brighter year ahead draw business and professional men to renew dues with alacrity and new members are being corraled. The club promises many advantages for the investment and adds to the year’s prosperity.
New Coal Office Opens in Downtown District
On January 1 the Union Coal company gained possession of Wilson and Jaeger’s coal yard north of Mullan avenue on the Rock Island railroad. Combined with existing yards, capacity reaches 1,000 tons for all coal grades. A new coal office run by H. S. Miller opened in the Russell-Lamson building for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Coal Company
Wilson and Jaeger
Mullan Avenue
Rock Island Railroad
H. S. Miller
Russell-Lamson
White Slaver Arrested in Clarksville After Indictment
F W Walrath, indicted at Fort Smith Arkansas under the Mann white slave act, was arrested in Clarksville Saturday afternoon and held in jail after a $2,000 bond default. United States Commissioner J B Dempster identified him this morning and he was sent to Judge H T Reed who will order his return to Arkansas. The arrest followed an affidavit by District Attorney F A O Connor of New Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Walrath
Fort Smith
Ark
Clarksville
United States
J. B. Dempster
H. T. Reed
Arkansas
F. A. O’connor
New Hampton
Fortnightly Club to Hear Dr O P Thompson
The Fortnightly club will hold a forum at Westminster Presbyterian church Wednesday at 8 pm with Dr O P Thompson deputy state milk commissioner as speaker. His topic is Inspection and Protection of the Meat and Milk Supply. Prof Seymour cannot attend but the club presents a man whose message will be of intense public interest. Forum meetings are open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
O. P. Thompson
Seymour
Thompson
Rev Earle Baker Delivers Sermon At Revival
Rev Earle A Baker pastor of Linden M E church delivered the sermon and sang a solo at the revival at St Pauls M BE church last evening. Large attendance and fine spirit marked the service. Full orchestra and a large well trained chorus choir aided the song service for an inspiring program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle A. Baker
Linden M. BE
St. Paul’s M. BE
What She Wanted To Stop The Baby's Cough
A young mother on Tuesday refused harmful drugs for her child and bought Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The preparation loosens the cough, stimulates mucous membranes, and helps expel the choking secretion while easing pain and aiding restful sleep. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Jesup Community Notes Recap From New Year Events
Jesup records a busy week with church programs and social gatherings. Mrs. Betsy Parker dies at 99 with funeral at Baptist church and many local relatives attend. Augustine Miller loses his Marion home in a blaze. a Grand opera house play and Knights of Pythias installation are noted along with clergy activities and social visits in early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Robert Houck
M. C. Jenks
Seth Jones
Jones
Jesup
M. ¢. Young
Claude Miller
J. Q. Mil
Ler
Manchester
Tean
Chicago
Blanche Burrell
Irma Searles
L. E. Siegfried
F.C. Walker
A. Haskins
R. W. Houck
N. A. George
Carrie Parker
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Grand Opera House
Nathan Peterkin
John N
Coshomas Jefferson
Eher Parker
Bobby
Donald Walker
Scipio
Chris
Spike
Josiah
Atttorney
R. L. Bordner
Patrick O'Ryan
A. C. Knowles
Algernon Fitzwoodie
L. J. Dodge
Lord Fauntleroy
Russell Lochead
Selomeon Levi
Leo Ham
William
Roy Young
Ab Syn
Ralph Searles
Pegesy
EB. Hull
Betsy
Myrtle Bagiisto
Baptist Church
Clockville
N. Y
Josiah Parker
Parker
Josie Cone
Helen Pratt
Newell, Ta
Gurnsey Goff
Candace Palmer
Canastola
Sophronia Carpenter
The
GC. A. Eastman
Viola Masteller
Plainfield Social News and Obituary Notes
Plainfield reports include Ray Paul of Waterloo visiting Howard Roach, illness notes for Jacob Smith and Eugene Thompson, and Herman Ladage attending Ames school. Mrs. Frank Carney and her children visited Waterloo kin, Gertrude Wade and Eddie Scott visited Miss Esther Steele of Waverly, James Shipp Jr. died Dec 30 after typhoid. funeral Jan 2. Chaunce Castor born Jan 2 a 10-pound girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Ray Paul
Waterloo
Howard Roach
Jacob Smith
Eugene Thompson
Herman Ladage
Ames
Frank Carney
Mrs. Thompson
Gertrude Wade
Eddie Scott
Esther Steele
Waverly
James Shipp, Jr
St Marys church Ladie Aid to elect officers this week
Eagle Center reports the Ladie Aid society of St Marys church meets in the hall Thursday to receive the annual report and elect officers for the year. Farmers in the area are preparing to put up ice for the summer season. Little Mary Beck had adenoids removed Saturday. A girl joined the Gill family last week. Mrs. O W Mullen, formerly ill, is improving at St Francis hospital. Martha Strubel resumed school work at Waterloo on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesup
Jana McLainery
St. Louis
The
Presbyterian Church
G. Stoddard
Ella Stoddard
Coraltoddard
West Branch
Edward Sampson
Streator
N. Baldwin
Sheridan
Brandon
R. Washburn
W. J. Campbell
South Sixth Street
Washburn
M. ©. Young
Charles Frask
J. Q. Miller
Independence
Eagle Center
Ladie Aid Society
St. Mary's Church
Mary Beck
Carl Beck
Gill
O. W. Mullen
St. Francis
Martha Strubel
Waterloo
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Next Majestic
Britannia Lodge, Sons of St. George
Order
H. A. Sheffield
Highth Street East
Presbyterian Hospital
the Mercantile Warehouse Co
T. Thorson
Commercial Street
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Emanuel Evangelical Church
W. C. Lang
Des Moines
van Horn
E. J. Lang
H. E. Camp
Iinois Central
Marshalltown
Leffler
A. W. McFarlane
C. E. Bronson
H. W. Grout
Mr. Bronson
Mr. Grout
Mr. McFarlane
John Mason
Booster Club
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Earle Baker
W. Goff
M. Shepherd
Hazleton
B. King
Cedar Falls
Cedar Crest Cemetery
M. Church
Drum of
Horton
F. O. Hillman
Chaunce
Castor
Pictorial Review
Ases Ie
Ladies’ Home Journal
Enit Underwear
Luc
Cheney Bros
Linen
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