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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1917

Page

5

Waterloo Public Library Seeks Ground for Extensions

Growth during the year prompts trustees to ask city council for use of adjoining city property to enlarge both buildings and attract Andrew Carnegie funds for additions. A committee including H. M. Reed and Mrs. Matt Parrot will appeal to the council while awaiting possible Carnegie donations.

Waterloo Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Pittsburgh United States Library West Mulberry Street City Hall Woman's Club H. M. Reed Austin Burt Matt Parrot

Christ Episcopal Societies Schedule Meeting Details

The Christ Episcopal Church groups announce a Monday evening Sunday school officers and teachers meeting at Mrs. F. Stevenson’s home 320 Fremont Street. The Daughters of the King plan a Tuesday gathering at 2 o clock with Mrs. E. PF. Steve and Mrs. Huntoon assisting, and a Thursday event at p m for an old fashioned party in the YWCA rooms for members and friends, asking attendees to come in Tor a costume.

F. Stevenson Fremont Street Daughters of the King E. PF. Steve Huntoon Y. W. CG Christ Episcopal Church

Men S Cloam Banquet At Calvary Church Dining Hall

The Brotherhood class of Calvary Evangelical church hosted a banquet in the Burden Makers class room after a recent recone contest won by the men. Ten covers were laid for a three course menu prepared and served by the men. Rev. W. St. Reachler spoke on making the organ sized adult Bible class effective. A special time concluded the event.

Brotherhood Calvar Ngelical Church W. St. Reachler

First Presbyterian Events Of The Week

The church outlines a week of activities starting with a Sunday service talk by the pastor to launch the General campaign. On Monday at 6 30 pm fifty four canvass teams will meet for supper followed by club meetings at 73 Lafayette Street and a Westminster guild meeting at 2 30 pm on Wednesday.

Majer Club Raymond Smith Lafayette Street Westminster Guild Mause

Prayer Meeting Lists Published in Evening Courter and Reporter

A district prayer meeting notice details the schedule for January 16 across west and north divisions with leaders and addresses. To include meetings, notify Rev. J. B. Moore before Friday noon.

J. B. Moore

Sunday Church Services Across East Park Bresbyterian

Sunday services listed for East Park Bresbyterian and neighboring churches with morning sermons focusing on family faith and religious instruction for children. Evening programs include sermons and special lectures by visiting speakers, with varied topics from The Ministry of the Church to modern idolatry and missionary work in the Philippines.

East Park Bresbyterian C. EB W. Dunlap Cebu

Sermon Series At First M. E. Church Begins

Br. Frank W Court, pastor, will begin a series on the home tomorrow morning with The Life of the Home as the lead topic. Other subjects include A Real Toy Sweet Girlhood True Father and Just Mother.

Frank W. Court First M. E. Church

Samuel Wilson Funeral Sunday in Black Hawk County

Funeral services for Samuel Wilson pioneer resident of Black Hawk county will be held Sunday at 11 a m from the United Brethren church in Hudson. Burial will be in Hudson cemetery. He was 84 and had lived in the county for more than 43 years. He died Tuesday evening at Presbyterian hospital after a fall. Surviving are his widow two sons a sister and a brother and a daughter who predeceased him. The Robert Anderson post G A R and W R C will assist in the rites.

Samuel Wilson Black Hawk County Presbyterian Hospital Hudson United Bretten Church Wilson Hudson Cemetery A. N. Wilson O. P. Alexander J. C. IxXnudson HH. B. Bighmoey A. T. Baldwin W. M. Shank C. BE. Burton United Brethren Church Robert Anderson WR. C Farge Althe Won Tie Mr. Wilson Burton E. Wilson Wateloo A. E. Wilson Elmer Coe. Fulton N.Y Rev Ella J

Local Iowa Delegation Eyes 1918 Meeting Vote

Yesterday afternoon in Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Davenport backed the bid for the 1918 meeting with a confident delegation. The ballot outcome remains uncertain as officials await final tallies and announcements.

Waterloo Cedar Rapids Davenport

Delegates Favor Waterloo as Next Meeting City

The passage notes surprise at the suggestion and many delegates stated Waterloo as the logical city for the next year’s meeting, signaling a consensus despite differing views.

Ing Waterloo

Real Estate Ethics Debate Promises State License Law

Iowa Federation of Real Estate Dealers delegates report a plan to back a law requiring real estate brokers to secure a state license. Supporters say licensing will weed out crooks and raise standards. Brebner honored as secretary. Wal lace reelected president. Puckett urged removal of unworthy dealers. Cedar Rapids chosen for 1918 meeting.

Torrens Iowa Federation of Des Moines Waterloo Gedar Falls Brebner Garvin E. Brebner H. B. Wallace Council Bluffs R.H. Puckett Federation Cedar Rapids Altho

Spry Lectures on The Message of a Postage Stamp

Dr W F Spry district superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal church will lecture at Linden M E church on Wednesday. This is the third in a series of educational features by the brotherhood. The Men's Brotherhood monthly meeting will be held Monday night.

St. Mack’s Episcopal Plymouth Walnut Street Baptist Ucation M. E India Frank W. Warne Lucknow Kine Westminster Presbyterian Gen. W. Dunlap Cebu Philippines St. Luke's A. I. Ferguson W. F. Spry The Methodist Episcopal Church Linden M. E Men's Brotherhood

Christ Episcopal Sermon Series at Mount Sinai Messages

Rev. M. L. Tate, rector, preaches Sunday evenings on Mount Sinai messages. The first sermon “One True God” was given last week. Upcoming titles include Modern Idolatry, A Holy Day Forgotten Virtue, God’s First Gift to Man, The House Beautiful, Mine and Thine, The Untamed Member, and The Secret of Contentment.

Piret Presbyterian Christ Episcopal Mount Sinai Burton Avenue Baptist George Moody Mr. Moody St. Panis Frank Eighmey First Baptist First Universalis M. L. Tate Christ Episcopal Church

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief

An old promotional note touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless cure for rheumatism and related pains. It claims instant relief from rheumatic pain, soreness, stiffness and swelling, suitable for sciatica neuralgia lumbago back ache sprains and more, with a trial bottle available at drug stores.

St. Jacobs Dre St. Jacobs Oil

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Fast Relief

A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a quick cure for colds and grippe. It claims two hour dosing with three doses total, clears nasal passages, relieves headache and feverish symptoms, tastes pleasant, costs 25 cents, and urges buyers to obtain the genuine product.

Pape

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