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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
7
H. Z. Leonard formerly American Consul to Canada and long time doctor in Logansport credits the United Doctors for curing his eczema after four years of failure with ordinary remedies. He recalls his 1910 treatment, swelling and itching relief after the first application, and urges others to seek the institute’s care.
Madison Wis Jan 12 Gov Mc Govern urges legislation to remove pernicious influence of money in political campaigns his message focuses on campaign finance and reform aims to curb money's role in elections with calls for action from lawmakers
London reports a gale of hurricane force sweeping the British Isles early today. Widespread damage occurred on land and sea as huge waves followed, with numerous minor wrecks and few casualties so far noted.
At yesterday's all day meeting the Ladies Aid of the First Baptist planned a series of acquaintance bees to be held next Wednesday afternoon. Ten hostesses lead the events inviting ten church ladies each, aiming for full attendance including new members. Oyster dinner served, foreign mission program discussed with Miss Cora Armstrong’s solo, and a new slate of officers elected for the home mission department.
Rev EB A Valliant carries midweek service in the lecture room after absence due to his daughter's illness and death. He preaches the fifth in the "New Things" series with the theme The New Demand. A poultry show lecture with Hive chickens demonstrations and possible stereopticon views is planned if equipment arrives.
Rev Father Charles delivered a sermon on hell as a core Christian doctrine at St Marys Catholic church noting belief in God requires acceptance of all truths that flow from it and that life ends in heaven or hell. He announced a follow up talk Is Marriage a Failure and noted a mission goods store and free admission to all evenings this week.
Waterloo chapter D A R will meet Friday evening at Irving house parlors W R C regular meeting Friday at 2 30 PM with important business A L A Q O R C regular meeting Friday at 2 30 PM including installation of officers Waterloo council No 700 Knights of Columbus holds regular meeting Thursday evening with officer installation and refreshments good attendance is desired
Glenn Hughbanks twenty four son of Mr and Mrs A D Hughbanks of 1102 Forest Avenue Waterloo Iowa died at 6 15 am in San Delgo California after battle with stomach and heart trouble Sister Mrs Hughbanks left Waterloo on Monday and will arrive too late to see him Funeral plans not yet made Rev W S Johnson Christian church will conduct services Hughbanks born February 23 1886 in Wisconsin lived in Clermont Iowa before moving to Waterloo attended West Waterloo High School and Waterloo Business College employed previously by United Iowa Shoe Company Survived by parents four sisters and one brother Vesta Della Clarence Rose all at home plus Mrs H Davis of Waterloo He was active in the Christian Endeavor and Sunday school and presided over Huraca class He was member of West Waterloo Camp No 2059 Sodern Wooden of Ameorton and the Waterloo church community mourns his loss.
Waterloo court hears a street car dispute as Mr and Mrs Beson Palmer accuse conductor Neuses of neglecting a nickel fare. Judge Caldwell fines Neuses 25 dollars plus costs for disturbing the public peace amid heated testimony. The case may be appealed. West side booster girls meet for prayer at Jorgensen home. Dorothy Davis leads, Dorothy Scott named captain, Alice Wilkes secretary. Carleton Sias travels to Grundy Center to review a Modern Woodmen claim.
Waterloo attorney W. C. M Murray leaves for Des Moines tonight to accept the post of private secretary to Paul W. Spilman, speaker of the Iowa House. He recently became justice of the peace for Waterloo township to fill an unexpired term, with duties temporarily covered by Justice Dempster. The move follows unsolicited selection and is praised by friends as a well earned recognition of his abilities and trustworthiness.
Blankenburg Germany Jan 12 Sidney Joseph a Cincinnati Ohio millionaire merchant fell from a cliff in the Harz mountains and was killed yesterday. He was described as a wealthy trader and his death was reported in the local dispatches.
Butte Montana January 12 one of the worst blizzards of the winter sweeps the state with low temperatures and readings from 26 to 35 degrees below zero at various points.
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