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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1915
Page
12
The ALON petition to circulate a new consent petition for open saloons starts next Monday. Wet and dry factions marshal forces, with signatures gathered from court pollbooks and witnesses to deter forgeries. The plan aims for 2,775 names from 5,549 votes last Moral Election, with a 30 day window to collect signatures and board canvass in April or May.
At a recent annual meeting Emanuel Evangelical church reported its largest attendance and unanimous budget approval after a year of remodeling costing about 1200 dollars. Services are now conducted entirely in Irish, with a reorganized brotherhood and thriving Sunday school, planning social events for the winter.
A telegram from St Paul to W. C. Hemmerling declares a winner in the poultry show with multiple top prizes. The first cock, first hen, third set, and fourth cock were entries in the class entered with 1,800 chickens. George Marsh of Oulerloo also won prizes.
Rev Harold E Parr formerly of First Congregational church Princeton Illinois has accepted the call from the host church and will begin duties as pastor about February 7 The annual church meeting reported a prosperous year with harmonious proceedings and elected officers trustees deacons and a Sunday school superintendent Music committee members were named with a social hour preceding the meeting
The Leavitt and Johnson National Bank statement shows assets of 1,895,404.49 dollars nearing two million. Deposits subject to check total 489,898.49 dollars and time certificates of deposit amount to 463,557.28 dollars.
The Majestic theatre will host a reception on stage Saturday afternoon after the matinee. Children will meet participants in the Young America production and receive candy gifts from the theater.
Lydia Turner and Charles Turner express thanks for the help and sympathy shown during the loss of husband and father Samuel Turner and for the many floral offerings.
Paris reports Premier and Mme. Viviani confirmed the death of their youngest son on the field of battle. Viviani fell August 22 at Cassigny, his body found near German trenches as he charged with his regiment where he served as a non commissioned officer.
The St. Paul’s church revival last evening drew the best attendance to date. Former pastor Rev. J. E. Johnson delivered a forceful sermon outlining the church’s programs if members walk with God. A solo by Miss Ida Wade stood out, and Rev. T. M. Evans, district superintendent, will preach this evening.
Rome reports the German government sent the Vatican an explanation denying any arrest or confinement of Cardinal Mercier in Belgium. It states authorities aim to maintain order and avoid bloodshed, urging Mercier to refrain from actions that could jeopardize Belgian citizens.
Des Moines awaits the Iowa building mustering a $125000 appropriation for the Panama Pacific exposition. Secretary Clum says the dedication gate will be set after legislative action within two weeks, with a Des Moines club meeting outlining progress and furniture plans. Members present included Marsh, Haskell, Haw, Black, Bluffy, and others as they wait for the assembly to act.
Large attendance at funeral services for Samuel Turner who died recently in California while visiting. Services conducted at First M. E. church at 2 30 yesterday afternoon by Revs W F Spry and J P Johnson. Floral tributes numerous. Interment followed at Elovwood cemetery.
Washington D C January Fur ther developments of Alaska's system of roads and trails cannot be expected unless congress increases allotments. Col William P Richards president of the Alaska board of road commissioners tells the war department that current funds are exhausted on repairs and maintenance. He outlines a three year extension plan with an initial estimate of 750000 for the first year and urges favorable action before next season.
Reuben Firestone longtime harness shop owner of La Porte City Ta dies at 9 50 after a mastoid operation and a later hemorrhage Born November 11 1854 in Lallarusa Ind he came here in 1877 married Parsis Kennedy in 1878 two children Maud who died in 1888 and Myrta Survived by widow daughter and three brothers J E Firestone Plymouth Ind G F Firestone this city other relatives in Des Moines Ashley N D Funeral from home Sunday at 2 30 conducted by Rev W S Genung burial Westview cemetery
A large turnout at Calvary Evangelical Church last evening saw year end reports show a substantial rise in membership and finances. All departments report success and far reaching work in the northern city area. A revival meeting was a major event and officers for the new year were named, with prospects for further church growth in 1915.
A large Grace M E church rally last evening featured the men's chorus and Dr. Northrup delivering a sermon titled The Holy Spirit for Service. The official board planned the Helen Keller lecture for Grace Church on Feb 3. Water week services close tonight with three residence prayer meetings on Kerry, Jenkins, and Barker streets.
A. W. McIntosh, long tied to Crystal and Princess theatres in Waterloo, moves to open a picture theatre in Waverly using his experience. He previously sold his half interest in Princess and Crystal to Councilman Nick Webber and has managed both venues. Webber will likely take active charge.
Special revival meetings began last Wednesday at United Evangelical Church and will run through next Tuesday. Rev J P Wala, former pastor and present presiding elder, assists and attends all sessions except Sunday morning when he is called away. He will conduct communion Sunday evening. a quarterly conference business meeting follows tonight. A hearty welcome is extended to all.
Waterloo notes report legal business in Des Moines, quarantine of a local case, a marriage license to Sam Sturtz and Grace Kerr, a chimney fire with no loss, a missing stock theft of dressed chickens in Clinton, and various visits, travels, and small town happenings including hospital appendicitis operation for J B Elwood and a theatre fire at Boone.
The Electrical Workers Union No 288 installed officers last evening with Guy Narker as President B. E Tinney as vice president W Y Webb as recording secretary Ray Gibbs as corresponding secretary H L Bloom as treasurer.
The Saltillo battle continues amid Carranza forces retreating toward Nuevo Laredo after evacuating Saltillo two days earlier. In Waterloo Iowa local notices show bids on reinforcing steel and a bank balance sheet details, plus various classified ads and property listings.
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