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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1914

Page

3

Waterloo Churches Offer Wide Sabbath Services

A wide list of Waterloo churches announces Sabbath worship and other services. Seventh Day Adventist in Kistner's chapel invites all, with Sabbath school Saturday at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m., prayer Thursday at 8 p.m. Various denominations report times, subjects, and pastors, including Baptist congregations, Congregational, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Presbyterian services across central Waterloo with multiple sermons and Sunday schools.

Kistner’s H. Moeller T. Wolfram Roev Emil Groth Pinkerton St. Euke's Howard Anspach

Religious Services and Meetings Schedule

Universalist Church of the Redeemer and Missions and Chapels list morning and evening sermons and daily gatherings. Includes Salvation Army meetings, Champlin Chapel services, YWCA vesper, Eagle Church, Independent Bible Class, and local Christian gatherings with times and locations.

Trip Through Palestine Highlighted Men's Luncheon

About 75 men attended Walnut Street Baptist church Friday evening for a men’s luncheon hosted by the Searchlight class. The 18 member boys’ Sunday School orchestra, directed by Geo. Cockburn, provided a musical program. An illustrated Yellowstone lecture was swapped for Dr. J. B. Smith’s travel talk detailing six months in Palestine.

Walnut Street Baptist Church iSunday School Geo. Cockburn Yellowstone National Park J. B. Smith Palestine Nasonal Park

Cilotr Reorganized Choir At East Park Church

Reorganization of the East Park Presbyterian church choir has been completed, with Mrs. Fred Cutler as chorister and duty practice held each Wednesday evening. Twenty voices currently participate in singing.

Cilotr East Park Presbyterian Church Fred Cutler

Who's Your Neighbor Campaign At Grace Methodist Church

Grace Methodist church launches Who's Your Neighbor canvass to invite non-churchgoers. Nearly 200 men in pairs will cover the city, with districts assigned and a thorough outreach. Big Feed Monday features speakers Senator Robertson and Herbert Ring, with a church supper to follow. Pastor A J Northrup takes a brief vacation to Arkansas Monday night.

Grace Ok Senator Robertson Hampton Herbert Ring Cedar Rapids Grace Methodist Church Church Brotherhood A. J. Northrup South Arkansas

Are Saloons Needed in Waterloo Meeting Noted

A cordial invitation seeks public attendance at a Union Congregational church gathering tomorrow at 7 30 p m. under the Business Men's Temperance association to discuss saloon need in Waterloo. Speakers include F M Wilson John Blim EB A Archer L E Park G H Cockburn and W R Jameson with 17 piece Walnut Street Baptist orchestra.

the Good Shepherd Waterloo Business Men's Temperance Association Union Congregational Church F. M. Wilson John Blim EB. A. Archer L. E. Park G H. Cockburn W. R. Jameson Walnut Street Baptist Orchestra The Temperance Association

Unique program at Linden M. E. Church

Rev Earl Baker leads a Sunday program at Linden M E church featuring an old people service at 10 AM with an old fashioned class meeting and a sermon by Rev J B Rutledge who just turned eighty. He will debut a song written on his birthday sung by Mrs Will Daisy as the Old Girls quartet from Grace M E church provides special music.

Earl Baker Old Girls Grace M. E. Church

Go to Church Sunday Promoted in Webster City Iowa

In Webster City Iowa the go to church Sunday campaign concludes with Catholic and Protestant committees inviting every home to attend worship. Local business leaders and professionals visited residences to extend invitations and encourage record turnout for divine services across the city.

Webster City Iowa

Y. W. C. A. Plans Annual Membership Banquet

The Y. W. C. A. will hold its annual membership banquet on Tuesday February 10 at 6 30 in the First Congregational church parlor. The cafeteria department leads planning with help from membership and social committees. Tickets went on sale yesterday at the association rooms James Black Dry Goods Co and Paul Davis Dry Goods Co.

First Congregational Church Association Rooms James Black Dry Goods Co Paul Davis Dry Goods Co

Zion City Sets Strict Courtship Rules From Overseer Voilva

Zion City outlines strict courtship rules under Overseer Voilva requiring no parental objections, weekly calls, church study of marriage duties, and the elimination of sentimentality. He derides late night courting and praises daytime courting, with deacons approving his stance at a special meeting for prospective husbands.

Chicago San Zion City Overseer Voliva Voliva

Slit Skirts Condemned by Iowa Temperance Group

Des Moines January 31 Iowa federated temperance women condemned the slit skirt and tight fitting gown as baneful to public morals in a final session resolution at the YWCA. The group also denounced painting cheeks and rouging lips though not included in the resolution. Mrs M E Patterson defended current dress as comfortable sanitary and less cumbersome noting she now travels with a small grip.

Des Moines Federated Temperance Women of Iowa Y. W. AL M. EB. Patterson

Wife and Daughter of New York’s Famous County Prosecutor

A brief notice details the status of the wife and daughter of the renowned New York county prosecutor. It notes family ties to a prominent legal figure, with emphasis on public interest and social standing.

New Yorks

Specials at the Y W C A Sunday program

The YWCA hosts a Sunday afternoon event blending spiritual and physical nourishment. Rev R R Ey Graves of United Brethren and Miss May Day will provide the literary portion, with May Day speaking on China. Music by the First Brethren church's young ladies choir, followed by refreshments served by the First Baptist women.

RR. Ey Graves United Brethren Church May Hank China First Brethren Church First Baptist Church

Whitman and Whitman in New York graft inquiry

In New York City District Attorney Charles S. Whitman emerges as a central figure in a statewide graft probe, jailings target diverse classes while unsettling top officials. Mrs. Whitman Olive Hitchcock, a charity worker and uplift advocate, appears with her baby daughter Oliva as the family is highlighted amid the political focus.

New York Charles S. Whitman New York County Mrs. Whitman Whitman Olive Iitchcock Oliva Whiten

Special Services Planned by Rev Munn at United Presbyterian

Rev M G Munn of the United Presbyterian Church announces a series of special meetings beginning Monday February 9 and continuing for two weeks. Services are held nightly except Saturdays. He is assisted by Dr Jamieson of the Ellanwood church Des Moines whose reputation is noted for energizing religious work.

M.G. Munn United Presbyterian Church Jamieson Eiianwood Des Moines

Rev Mr Rolland to Speak Here

The Twin City Ministerial association will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Y M C A on Monday at 10 in the morning. Rev J W Holland of Cedar Falls will deliver the principal paper on Sidney Lanier. Cedar Falls members will be joined by their wives for luncheon with Waterloo ministers.

Twin City Ministerial Association Cedar Falls Waterloo Sidney Lanier J. W. Holland

Move for Increase of Church Work in Iowa

Iowa City January 31 Home missionary effort of the Presbyterian church in Iowa will be strengthened, especially among German Presbyterian churches, following a conference in Iowa City. An urgent appeal will be made to Dr. Thompson of New York City to extend this work. Participants included Rev Wylie, Rev Besg, Rev C H Smith, Rev Jerry Johnson, Rev Kroeze, Rev Lumbar, and Rev Jordan.

Iowa City Presbyterian Church In Iowa Thompson New York City National Board of Presbyterian Home Missions Wylie Mr. Besg C. H. Smith Chicago Jerry Johnson St. Louis Kroeze Dubuque Lumbar Wilton Junction Mr. Jordan

Rev W F Spry Delivers Sermon at Shell Rock Revival

Rev W F Spry spoke last night in the Shell Rock Methodist church on Conversion of Saul of Tarsus as revival services continue for two more weeks led by Shell Rock pastor Rev Thos Carson. Assistants have included Rev F Q Brown of Waterloo St Pauls, who returned Thursday night for urgent duties.

W. F. Spry Shell Rock Saul of Tarsus Thos. Carson Carson F. Q. Brown St. Paul's Methodist Church Waterloo Brown St. Paul’s Church

Sunday Boys Meeting at Y M C A

The regular meeting for boys at the Y M C A is set for Sunday at 3 PM. City milk inspector W W Wyant will give the address and plans for special music are under way for an engaging talk aimed at the young men.

W. W. Wyant

Colds to Be Taken Seriously Adverts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound

Advertisement urging prompt treatment of common colds with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It claims effectiveness against sneezing fever and coughs, promises pleasant taste, and notes sales by druggists nationwide.

Foley

Busy Bee Social At Union Congregational Church

The king bee of the local buzzers announces a social at Union Congregational Church next Tuesday evening under the Christian Endeavor society. Everyone except drones is invited to buzz for a couple of hours. No one will get stung, the leader promises.

Union Congregational Church Christian Endeavor Society

Railroad officials discuss service improvement in Centralia

About forty commercial agents, superintendents, and trainmasters of the Illinois Central railroad met in the city council chamber yesterday morning to discuss methods for bettering service. The chief topic was preventing freight loss, with Chet, general superintendent, conducting the meeting. Meetings are held every sixty or ninety days at Centralia and in this city.

Illinois Central Railroad A. B Chet Centralia

Foley Kidney Pills Proven To Cure Kidney Ailments

Sneffels and Col A J Walsh were treated with Foley Kidney Pills for rheumatism and related ailments. Geo Potter of Pontiac Mo was shown to recover from kidney and bladder trouble using Foley Kidney Pills. The medicine is praised as splendid and helpful, with sale through all druggists.

Sneffels Col A. J. Walsh Foley Geo Potter Pontiac Jall

Brotherhood Meeting At St Pauls Methodist Church

The Brotherhood of St Pauls Methodist Church held a well attended meeting at the church last evening addressing church welfare matters and served refreshments afterward.

Brotherhood of St

Second Quarterly Conference at First Methodist Church

The Second Quarterly Conference for the First Methodist Church meets Monday at 7 30 p m with District Superintendent Dr T M Evans presiding. Officers will present and act on reports for the previous three months.

First Methodist Church T. M. Evans

Sex Drama 8 Debate Ends In Calls For Sex Hygiene Teaching

In Philadelphia at the Young Men's Christian Association auditorium Richard Bennett defended Brieux's Damaged Goods amid heckling. He urged constancy for men and women and said sex hygiene should start at home, opposing schoolroom instruction and endorsing mothers' clubs to spread proper information before teachers address pupils.

Philadelphia Christian Associathen Richard Bennett Eugene Brieux Bennett Monsieur Brieux

CIGARETTE HABIT CURED IN NEW YORK CITY COURT

New York January 31 Recorder John J McGovern of Hoboken New Jersey led a public smoking cure in his court room inviting smokers to quit. The session attracted about 300 men and boys with mothers wives and sweethearts present. A treatment swabs the throat with nitrate of silver to make smoking painful and discourage a return to cigarettes.

New York John J. McGovern Hoboken N. J Hoboken Board of Education Recorder

Mother Superior Elected at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City

Bishop James Davis of Davenport presided over the triennial election of a mother superior at Mercy hospital Iowa City. Sister Mary Agnes formerly Miss Costello of Cosgrove was chosen to lead, succeeding Mother Mary Clotilda who becomes assistant reverend mother to replace Mother Dolores.

Iowa City James Davis Davenport Mercy Hospital Mary Agnes Miss Costello Cosgrove Mary Clotilda Dolores

Cullom’s Changing Faith Reported After Mortality

Washington January 31 Former United States Senator Shelby M Cullom sat at death as his beliefs shifted toward belief in God and immortality after a long career. Dr Charles Wood a Presbyterian clergyman and friend described Cullom’s late change in view as he prepared his memoirs. He expressed doubt about a hereafter earlier but said his feelings changed and he now believed in God and Christ and immortality. Funeral services were held at his home and his body was to lie in the Illinois state house before burial in Springfield.

Washington, D. C Cullom United States Shelby M. Cullom Springfield Illinois State House Charles Wood Belef Dr. Wood God Christ

Special Prayer Day at Emmanuel Evangelical Church

The Woman's Missionary society will observe a day of prayer with a program in the church Sunday at 10 20. Credit for Bible study is given in North Dakota high schools as a hundred students passed the state examination last year. The Universities of Wisconsin Minnesota and North Dakota have joined for lyceum service to furnish high class entertainment to communities in their states.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Emmanuel Evangelical Church North Dakota Wisconsin Minnesota

Prayers and Promises in Luke XI Lesson Reflections

A sermon explores Jesus teaching on prayer from Luke XI 1 13, stressing abiding faith, forgiveness, and obedience. It compares praying in the Father’s will with asking in Jesus name, and emphasizes importunity, daily needs, and spiritual readiness as key to divine provision and mission. Waterloo Evening Courier.

John John Xiy Thia Earth John iv Luke Christ God Jemaniem

Also Mentioned on This Page

First—Cor. of Jefferson and Park Wilbur le Clapp Paul Walnut Street Lime and Walnut E. M. Rhoades Brethren First Fifth W. H. Beachler Church of the Brethren Seventh and South A. P. Blough First Uniteds Fourth and Allen R. EB. Graves Catholic St. Joseph's Thirda Mulberry BE. J. Slattery St. Mary’s—Park and Lafayette H. P. Rohlman Sacred Heart Randolph D. J. Lenihan Christian Central Fourth and South J. M. Grimes Jesus Christian Endeavor Church OF Christ, Scientist Jefferson Enijed Christadelphian, Fifth and Randolph, A. H. “Llmer Ray W. O H. Rollins Erving Shannon Micronesia South Sea Islands Shannon Platt St. Mark’s Church Plymouth—Public Library L. B. Hix Irving Shannon Micronesian Islands Union Thirteenth and Jefferson Fev G. R. Parker A. mi Episcopal G. W. Hinkle House of Bishops Congregation Sons of Jacob Fifth West I. Lamansky Evangelical Calvary Newell J. A. Haehlen Emmanuel Lafayette and Park L. W. Bock United Logan Avenue Logan and Dane Rev J. M. Bamford Fourth W. OF. Spry Grace Fifth Street East St. Paul's M Broadway Mobile Douglas T. J. Fuller E. A. Baker Rutledge Bates and Merriman Streets J. W. Bess Y. M.S Presbyterian Park and Mulberry L. Hammond Steele East Park Kern and Cutler Daniel Davies Northminster Baliou Avalon First United Second Wellington M. G. Munn Isaiah Westminster Sandford Salvation Army Fifth Street Ensign and Mra A. Moyer Young People’s Legion Salvation Meeting Champlin Chapel Burtotavetine and Riehl Street F. KE. McStay Sycamore Rachel Jones Eagle Church Ivery Hileman & Gindt Grace M. BK Linden M. E Rev. Munn Phans MR. Rolland Jean Wrlini's Mother Superior D. M. Stearns Waterloo Evening Courier
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