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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1915

Page

10

Woman Stricken While On Street in Waterloo Death

Mia Alms Grace Rider Kuder, 1872 11 01 Sugar Grove Ohio born, died about 8 o clock after suffering on Fourth Street while en route to theatre. She resided in Waterloo since Oct 1, previously Mason City. Survived by husband, two daughters, a son, and a prior child, plus two brothers G C Van Dyke Des Moines and C F Van Dyke Lancaster Ohio. Kristian Science Church Mason City membership noted.

Fourth Street Te Theatre Mia Mte Norman Kuder Maple Teet Waterloo Mason City Uder Alma Grace van Dyke Sugar Grove Chicago

British Fear Invasion Across English Channel

A letter from Grimsby shared with Miss Marjorie Tompson describes widespread anxiety in Great Britain as air raids and bombardments by German forces loom. It notes Christmas week bombings on Scarborough Whitby and Hartlepool, sightings over the Thames and Essex, troops and fortifications in place, and preparations for possible invasion.

Great Britain Gerans Marjorie Tompson Grimsby England Reater Iss Thompson Christian Scarborough Whitby Hart‘pool Gerlans Rover Sheerness Essex Thames Brocklesby

City in brief notices from Waterloo and area

A Waterloo day book of brief items lists visits by Ray MecCleery of Waterman attorney H. F. Arnold and CG M. Beem of Charles City, with many Waterloo social and business dashes. Scarlet fever quarantine rises to 23 cases as Grace Barnes and others face restrictions. Dr. H W Sigworth nears recovery after throat surgery in Iowa City, while Rev. Mr. Parr of Princeton arrives to begin duties at First Congregational.

CG. M. Beem Charles City Waterloo Attorney J. C. Beem Porter Grace Barnes Wallgate Streal W. E. Jones Great Northern Railway Des Moines A. J. Busby Waterloo Theatre Creston Busby Bros Mr. Parr Princeton First Congregational Church City

Consul Outright Recalled From Nottingham

Washington reports John L. Cutright American vice consul at Nottingham England was recalled after a letter he wrote about the war appeared in an Omaha newspaper. Bryan says no confirmation of formal objection from Nottingham but Cutright left Coburg for London and was told to return to the United States.

Washington, D. C John L. Cutright Nottingham England Bryan Cutright Omaha London Coburg Omaha World-Herald

Temperatures and ranges from December 20

Readable fragments show temperatures recorded between 17 and 22 with several small range notes such as 3 to 34 and -8 to 10. The text references Buchanan Optical Co and times from midnight to 10 am, but many details are garbled or incomplete.

Buchanan Optical Co Lodo Me Savine

Pinchot Nominated for Ananias Club

Washington January 20 Gifford Pinchot president of the National Conservation Association has been nominated for membership in the Ananias club by Secretary of War Garrison In a statement the secretary of war denies Pinchots assertion that he approved the Shields bill Garrison says he has not commented on the merits of the bill.

Washington Gifford Pinchot National Conservation Association Ananias Club War Garrison Secretary of War Pinchot Garrison

Mexican Affair Mixed as Secretary Reports Silence

Secretary Bryan said the State Department had no information for two days about events in Mexico City and called the situation somewhat mixed. Gen Gutierrez fled the city prompting a quick shift in Villa's plans, delaying expected Tampico action and signaling a withdrawal of southern garrisons. Enrique Ligrente denied intent to form a northern republic as Tampico reports aid to a petroleum project ends under Carranza terms, leaving many Americans unemployed. Obregon nears the capital with a large force and is expected to occupy it soon.

Washington D. C Bryan State Department Mexico City Gutierrez Villa Tampico Mexico Enrique C. Ligrente Petroleum Company Carranza Obregon Vera Cruz

Aid Society Supper Proceeds Noted in Orchard Qrehard

Mrs. Charlie Lewis hosted the Aid society gathering last Wednesday with strong attendance. Proceeds from the supper totaled nine dollars. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Love welcomed a grandson born January 12 to Mr. and Mrs. John Debbe in Charles City. Beulah Morse returned after a three week vacation to resume studies at the sisters' school in Charles City. Mrs. Warde formerly of Osage, visiting her daughter Mrs. Wa Com, planned a trip to Iowa City for a time.

Qrehard Charlie Lewis Aid Society Isaac Love Gladden John Debbe Charles City Beulah Morse Warde Osage V. Ia Goa

Accused Men Plead Not Guilty in Indecent Behavior Case

Anton and John Lane of 224 Third Street East were arrested last evening on charges of following two women. They pleaded not guilty this morning and their cases were continued to Thursday. They claimed they are married and have been trying to save money to bring their families from Bulgaria to the United States.

Anton John Lane Third Street East Met Bulgaria

Prayers by Women At Grace Church Evening Service

A temperance meeting at Walnut Street Baptist leads Grace Methodist to drop revival tonight. A women’s prayer service at 7 45 in Grace prayer meeting room will be led by Mrs J F P Eightney with music under Mrs George Luch. Women from all churches invited.

Walnut Street Baptist Church Grace Methodist Church Grace Prayer Meeting Room J FP Eightney George

Fifty Years Ago A January 19 1803 Civil War Echoes

A historical reminiscence notes Gen Butler’s removal from the army of the Potomac amid debate over the Wilmington expedition and Grant’s role. Fort Fisher’s capture yields 2,500 prisoners. Towns like Gilbertville and La Perte City are highlighted along Cedar Valley’s scenic routes. Draft ends, burglaries, and local salary talks in Clinton County are mentioned with brief local color about peace hopes and postwar implications.

Thuusday Butler Army of the Potomac Wilmington Grant Long Grace

Forty Years Ago Fire In Jall At A M Last Thursday

Sheriff Huyzlett awoke to frantic cries and found the Moor filled with smoke and the coal store fire. Waterloo’s population is estimated at five to six thousand seven hundred. An iron bridge links the city across the river. Red Jacket engine members thank W W Ferry for a donated thermometer to hang in the engine house. The new game law bans smiling trapping or snaring elk wild deer fawns prairie hens or chickens on one’s premises between January 1 and July 1. Dr Mack and Rev Wisworth plan a magic lantern show for Congregational Sunday school. County Superintendent Townsend says teachers’ monthly exams will be January 30 in the brick school house east of the river. William and George Robinson W M Lamphere and Frank Virden lease a 71 acre farm near Dubuque to mine lead with veins passing toward this tract.

la Perte Uvely Cedar Rapids Waterloo Gilbertville Cedar Valley Wack Hawk County Jall Huyzlett

Twenty Years Ago Evening at the Bride's Home in Orange Township

A vivid social column notes a wedding at the bride's parents' home in Orange township with 130 guests. Nearby, Mr and Mrs J B Elwood send thanks for donated clothing to Lynch Nebraska.

8. L. Kjingamau Orange Township Elwood Lynch, Neb

Local Notes From Clarksville Jan 20 1915

Clarksville news round up with visits and arrivals from Morrill and Wa verly Kansas re location changes. Iowa dairy car visit and cows judged, with Will McCrery and Kinzfern placing. Births, marriages, deaths, and social events fill the week.

Mother s Friend and its use in maternity care

In recent years debates on maternity have grown with many cities offering modern maternity hospitals while most women still prefer home births in towns and villages. A booklet titled Mother s Way provides practical points on helps for expected mothers and a copy can be mailed. Brad Acid Thegulator Co advertises Mother s Friend, sold in drug stores, as safe and useful for easing pregnancy.

Barner Brad- Acid Thegulator Co Laman Bildy Aganta

The Doctor’s Bills and a New Pay Idea

In Ruth Cameron’s Evening Chit Chat a doctor’s granddaughter reflects on unpaid bills and the public’s view of physicians. The piece suggests discounts for prompt payment, lower rates to reduce losses, and a fair scheme to help patients who cannot pay, acknowledging doctors’ costs and charity work.

Doutor Coffenta

Finchford Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week

Finchford residents report John Matd au rin returning from Porte City after a five week stay due to family matters involving his brother in law Mrs. Oscar Davis. Mrs. William Daly spends a week at Fraderika. William Yorum of Colorado visits Frank Dewey home. Royal Neighbors install officers with Oracle Carrie Samuelson and other officers named.

Oracle Lizzie Dorman Mary Gerholdt Mabel Walters Mattie Cassaday

Duchess of Richelieu affair shocks Baltimore society

Relatives of Eleanor Douglas Wise, the Duchess of Richelieu, fear her grave illness in Saumars France after two months of sickness. An English nurse appeals for family members to travel to her bedside. The Duke de Richelieu, linked to Cardinal Richelieu, married Wise in 1919 with Cardinal Gibbons presiding. The duchess, a former Baltimore society favorite, is the daughter of the late Commodore Frederick May Wise.

Richelieu Baltimors France Mias Wise Cardinal Gibbons Big City Froderick May Wise China Duke Alice Meine New Orleans Prince Albert of Monace

Lena Walters Leads City Marshals at Mayme Cor Meeting

Lena Walters marshal Mayme Cor win assistant marshal Mary Zim marman inner sentinel Lizzie Mald zthn outer sentinel Anna Long manager Louie Garner. Refresh ments were starved and a good many were in attendance at the meeting.

Lena Walters Mayme Corwin Mary Zimmarman Inner Sentinel Lizzie Maldzthn Outer Sentinel Anna Long Louie Garner

Veterans of G A R Meet For Webber Funeral

Robert Anderson post will gather at the G A R ball at 1 o clock Thursday morning to attend in a solemn procession the funeral of Comrade Chris Lan Webber at the O Keefe and Towne undertaking parlors. Services set for 2 o clock with burial in Fairview. Also Bt Margaret's Guild announces a dancing party at Hotel Russell Lams on Wednesday evening January 27.

Robert Anderson Grand Army of the Republic G. A. R. Ball Chris Lan Webber O'Keefe & Towne Ices Fairview G. Crabtree Margaret's Guild Russell-Lamson

Mt Vernon Township Social News and Births

Mr Vernon Two reports a quiet week with visits to Cedar Falls by Mrs Pearl Leahy and grandmother Mrs Leahy who is ill. A daughter named Manda was born to Mr and Mrs Earl Bowen. Owl events include card parties, oyster dinner by Doreas Society, and visits by Katherine Cunningham and Misa Racy. Roy Breckner from Byersville and Ed Groff of Osage visit friends. plans to move in spring. farm business in Minnesota. many local neighbors host luncheons and games.

Clarksville F. M. Russell Will Gushard Maplevittle Roy Packard Morrill Neb Packard Alta Copeland Fred Riden Howard, S. D Will Riden Iowa State Dairy Will McCrery J. F. Kinzferd C. S. Vance Leo Baird Waverly Kan Rosate Baird Bertha Wilkinson Ed Ashline Aribaull Mipt Vern Butler Minneapolis Margaret Butler S. Hartness Cedar Falls Leahy Christmas Fred Haskins Lester Ford Earl Prouser Chicago Elizabeth Kyler Janesville A. L. Jensen Tony Minnesota Myr Andy Decker Roy Breckner Bers Byersville Minn Id Groff Osage Ansel Woore Doreas Society John Smith Donald Henry Bolte Clarenee Decker

Widows Pension Warrants May Be Paid Soon

County Treasurer Burbank says banks are honoring widows pension warrants with 6 percent interest. The county lacks funds but expects tax receipts to cover warrants within weeks, with first tax installment due March 1 and sufficient money anticipated at the treasurer’s office.

Burbank

Special Convocation and Sewing Society Gatherings Announced

Tabernacle Chapter No 62 R A M invites members and visiting companions to a special convocation Thursday January 21 at 7 30 p m for work on the Mark Masters degree. The Golden Rule society will hold an all day sewing meeting at headquarters Jefferson and Fourth streets with Five Singer sewing machines provided for any woman wishing to sew.

Tabernacle Chapter Golden Rule Society Jefferson and Fourth Streets

Rheumasalts Carried as Quick Relief for Constipation

Advert shows Rheumasalts a medically blended carbonated lithia drink touted as the safest quickest laxative. Claims detoxifies stomach and intestines, suits infants and adults, prompting two teaspoonfuls in water before breakfast. Bottles priced 26 cents to $1.00, from Rhetumabath Company, Minneapolis.

Rhetumabath Company Minneapolis Minn

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