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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1912

Page

5

Sunday Theatre Objections Stir City Churches

The city faced sermons urging a day of rest as councils repeal old ordinances allowing Sunday theatres. Churches from Walnut Street Baptist to Plymouth Congregational denounced the move while patriotic services planned for Independence Day. Rev Hinkle urged caution as Union Sunday Services to run 5 to 6 pm in parks or First Congregational if bad weather.

Uord Walnut Street Baptist Plymouth Congregational M. E Northminter Minsters Effie McCollum Jones Universalist Church Central Church of Christ St. Paul's M. EL Emanuel Evangelical Chautauqua Pr. Hinkle G. W. Hinkle D. M. Place C. D. McCall Union West Washington Park First Congregational Paul Davis

Lightning Strikes Residence. Boy Escapes Serious Harm

A storm struck the Webster residence injuring a twelve year old boy mildly and starting a fire. The youth was stunned, had a swollen eye treated by a physician, and the blaze was extinguished by Mr. Webster. The bolt damaged the roof and interior laminations.

Chas, Webster Webster Hoe Mr. Webster

Concert night features LaRue band and Kaffir Boys Ensemble

Tonight at Chautauqua Park the Kaffir Boys Choir headlines a big evening while LaRue's band performs at 7 15 p m marking Davault Entertainment Co last appearance in town.

LaRue Davault Entertainment Co Kaffir Boys’ Choir Chautauqua Park

City in Brief Notes From Waterloo Area Amid Travails

A Waterloo area column lists local residents and visitors including Mrs. Humphrey visiting her son, Pastor Kopp attending a funeral in Pennehford, and Mr. Ritz visiting his son in Sioux City. It also notes bankrupt George Rigdon and a teen indecent exposure sentence, plus travel plans of several families and professionals in Waterloo.

Mrs W J Kellar Family Heads West for Summer Visit

Mrs W J Kellar and her young son Harlan depart Sunday for Portland Oregon to visit her parents and relatives. They travel with Mrs Albert Bourns and daughter Beverly who will return to Lewistown Montana after the summer.

W. J. Kellar Harlan Portland Qve Albert, Bourns Beverly Lewistown Mont

Early Resident Mary Nagel Dies in Hudson

Mrs. Mary Nagel an aged Hudson resident died Sunday at 12:15 at her daughter Mrs. Harry Degner’s home three miles northwest of Hudson after two years of illness due to old age and dropsy. Born December 26 1833 in Hanover Germany she came to America in 1885 and married Henry Nagel in Addison Illinois in 1867. They settled in Hudson in 1872 where she remained. she is survived by her daughter Mrs Degner brother Henry Andorf and four grandchildren. Funeral was held today at the German Lutheran church with Rev Z Grueber officiating and burial in the German Lutheran cemetery.

Hudson Mary Nagel Harry Degner Mary Andorf Hanover Germany Addison Henry Nagel Degner Henry Audorf German Lutheran Church Z. Grueber

Lightning damages Rainbow Barn in Mt Vernon township

A lightning strike last evening damaged the Rainbow farm building in Mt Vernon township. The cupola was torn away and other damage occurred though the barn did not catch fire.

Auditor Rainbow Mt. Vernon Township

Four Austrians Arrested for Gambling in Northeast City Shack

Joseph Kaluick 22 Michael Luernia 34 Nick Pavlica 23 and Joseph Zagaras 22 were arrested yesterday and arraigned today on gambling charges. All four were fined $6 after a raid on a shack near the railroad tracks. City authorities face a growing vagrancy problem with lines of prisoners, vagabonds, and “peers” in the police court.

Joseph Kaluick Michael Luernia Nick Pavlica Joseph Zagaras Frank Knapp Waterloo Blackhawk Creek

Pastor Spry Urges Coatless Comfort at Service

At a morning service Rev. Will F. Spry of First M. E. church urged men to remove coats. Many complied, including Paul Davis who urged the pastor to follow. The pastor admitted he preached better in shirt sleeves, noting the warm situation was eased.

Will F. Spry M. E. Church Paul Davis Aquarielle Spry

Public sentiment shapes private support in conviction response

The text reflects a speaker valuing personal support and dignity beyond royal status, expressing gratitude for the backing of supporters and acknowledging a private role in backing their position. It notes a reaction to conviction and public sentiment.

Loyalty tale highlights Billy Brown in railroad service

The Maize magazine recounts how agent Billy Brown at the East Waterloo depot impressed or failed to win over a steadfast elderly couple seeking tickets. T. J. McCleary notes Brown’s absence and the couple’s refusal to buy from others, recalling past support from former agent Mr Strown and the couple’s long trip plans to Joplin Missouri.

Maize Chicago Great Western Railroad T. J. McCleary Waterloo Billy” Brown East Side East Waterlon Jop- In Judson Billy Brown Brown Mr. Brown

LaRue's Band Plays Last Chautauqua Park Show

LaRue and his ensemble perform tonight at Chautauqua Park in a final appearance. The concert starts at 7 15 p m and is listed for July 1 with tickets likely available at the park gate.

Club Cafe Incorporated Forms Articles of Incorporation

Articles of incorporation filed for Club Cafe Incorporated a restaurant to serve meals and refreshments to the public. Capital stock 3000 with a twenty year term commencing July 1. First officers President Maurice A Welch and Secretary treasurer F H LaTier. Located in the Century building on Sycamore Street.

Club Cafe Maurice A. Welch F. H. LaTier Century Sycamore Street

Reward Offered for Lost Gold Watch

A gentleman’s hunting case watch with a Waltham movement and serial number 10579864 was lost between the post office and Argyle Street on Monday morning. A reward is offered by the Courier of Ace for its return.

Argyle Street Waltham Movement Ace

Wilson Will Not Attend Baltimore Convention

Gov. Wilson explains he will not appear before the convention in Baltimore. He cites not seeking favors and stays focused on arguing causes, while avoiding actions he views as mere errands. The message reflects pride in loyal supporters and a firm stance amid the political moment.

Sea Girl N. J Gov. Wilson Baltimore Mhickasaw Bindames Barrett Tonia Ingrams Gav Wilson

Regina area holds Waterloo ex-Waterlooans property

Regina. Moses Gardiner, a brother of James Gardiner of Waterloo, has extensive property interests in and near Regina. There are other former Waterlooans seated in that region, but no direct word had been received from any of them up to noon.

Regina Moses Gardiner James Gardiner Waterloo

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Council Union Services of West Side Buchanan Merrian Independence Trey Kopp Central Church Oof Christ Pennehford Tolay Po R. Ritz Sioux City P. O H. Ritz P. E. Ritz Town City Hoover Northop W. W W. Weld Charles Clay Ralph Law Frank Crittenden Chicago IT. A. Lanch Kingsley Emma Stewart Stewart-Simmons Moorecroft William Rhodes Rochester S. Y Hildebrand Rhodes Maude Hildebrand J. F. Watts Plainfield Hummel Hotel George Rigdon Tamierton Fred Brown Walnut Street Baptist Church Ethel Garrabrant W. J. Crozer Mayme Fox Cedar Rapids Laura Snyder Paul Ewing G. J. Valentine Mae Myrtle Valentine Denver Colo Mrs. C. G. Stearna Ore Mr. Stearns Yellowstone Park C. A. Lichty G. W J. M. Lichty Wenatchee Valley Shoptaugh Clark Williams Russell-Lamson Hall Park Avenue West Hagerman Or Downing Hagerman & Downing Northwestern Land & Investment Co Jefferson Street Hagerman & Downing Places MHS Black Hawk Waterloo Evening Courier Club Cafe A Incorporated S. E. Jerald Sulky Co Webster St Gentle H. S&s Jesup Station Waterloo and Vicinity Liberal Commission Stummel Travel Wilson Peoples’ Store West Fourth Johnson Porter Washington Dairy Laneh Mast Penrth Mor Sale—Vacuum Cleaners Famous White House Hhite Kingsley Ave Burch Bros. CO. Omen’s and Children’s Norfolk White Sewing Machine CO Ann Rotary New York Stock Exchange Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Reading Rock Island Northwestern Atchison Urian Pacific Lattimore and Ohio Southern Pacific Brooklyn Rapid Vran United States Steel Northern Pacific Great Northern Arie Missouri Pacific New York Centr Anaconda Avuéricgy Sugar Tore Piaa Wd. c ETRA Iidday Ormadi F.C. Blanchard J. F. Kingaman Laford Galloway Boys Great Western Creamery Company Fe.t. Sadler Sadler Herman Weberking
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