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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1911

Page

8

Churches Enjoy Sane Fourth at Orange Towns h ip

Sunday schools across Waterloo observed all day Fourth of July picnics. The Church of the Brethren in Orange township hosted 350 attendees with a noon dinner and a program by the Sunday school youths. Isaac Forney led and presided over activities while other congregations held similar gatherings in Linden, Emanuel Evangelical, East Park Cedar Heights, and Central Church of Christ.

Church of the Brethren Orange Township Stuart Hamer Lousie Forney Beulah Hoff Ada Shank Reba Kough Ruth Lichty Isaac Forney Linden M. E Crumline's Emanuel Evangelical Association Court House Square Crumline Woods W. H. Bruwn East Park Cedar Heights East Park Presbyterian Church Rank Schroeder Christian Sunday School Central Church of Christ Cedar River Park

Fourth of July Race Links Dunkerton and Local Rail Work

F T Wagner of Tibbitts tailors won second money in both the 100 yard and 200 yard races at Dunkerton Fourth of July festivities. A challenge to race the next month may pit Wagner against yesterday’s double firsts winner for a goodly sum. Division Storekeeper Rhynders travels on a two day western trip. Crushed foot slows blacksmith Schutzman. Dunkerton base players Wegner and Griffin played for Fairbank. Fairbank won 6 to 67.

F. T. Wagner Tibbitts Dunkerton Fort Dodge Cherokee Adolph Schutzman I. C Schutsman W. J. Wegner Frank Griffin Fairbank Dunkerton Yesa

Rev Graves Leaves for East to Attend Christian Endeavor

Rev R E Graves D D left for Chicago this morning en route to Atlantic City for the International Christian Endeavor convention July 6 to 12 as a delegate from Waterloo CE societies. On return he will visit Baltimore Washington Pittsburg Columbus and Dayton. During his absence church services continue under assistant pastor Miss A V Fetters.

RE. E. Graves D. D iChicago Atlantic City iChristian Endeavor Convention C. E. Societies of Waterloo Baltimore Washington, D. C Pittsburg Columbus Dayton Ohio A. V. Fetters

Attorney General Rules Gun Carriers Need No License on Errands

Des Moines reports that Attorney General Cosson overruled a warden's interpretation that any person carrying a gun in fields forests or on waters must show a state hunters license. The ruling clarifies that carrying a gun on an errand or for mark shooting does not require license on demand.

Des Moines Cosson George A. Lincoln Fish and Game Lincoln

Kenyon to Speak at Waterloo Chautauqua Tomorrow

Senator Kenyon will appear in Waterloo as the featured speaker on Thursday afternoon, part of a weekend Chautauqua program. Recognition Day events and multiple lectures continue with audience expected to include a large crowd.

Benjamin Chapin Lincoln Shungopavi Kenyon Senator Kenyon New Town Waterloo Roberta J. Walker Freda Shoemaker L. L. Brooks Agnes W. Smith Golden Gate Ida F. Mitchell Anna Sanborn Grace Seebers Marla Dunkelberg Eugenia van Duyn Small I. F. Kelso eDie C. L. S.C. Round Table J. B. Balcomb Effie McCullom Jones

Boy Struggles With Cerebrospinal Meningitis

The six year old son of F. M. Miller of 86 Adams Street is severely ill with cerebrospinal meningitis. He is described as having a hard battle for life but is at present slightly improved after physicians administered serum treatment.

W. H. Penhollow Adams Street F. M. Miller

City Council to Consider Vacating Part of Public Alley

Waterloo Iowa will hold a regular council meeting on July 24 1911 to decide whether a portion of the public alley abutting lot 7 block 6 Summit addition should be vacated. Interested parties must appear before the council to show cause why the alley should not be vacated. Dated July 4 1911.

Summit Addition Waterloo Black Hawk County Iowa Summit Avenue Moir Street R. C. Thompson

Fire damages hit Bernard Iowa in mass blaze

A giant explosion from a firecracker started a $50,000 blaze at Bernard near Dubuque Iowa destroying an ice house owned by Matt Donovan a lumber yard a general store and an elevator along with six empty box cars and several residences. Fire protection was minimal and residents struggled to control the flames for hours.

Dubuque Bernard Here Matt Donevan Donovan Ice House

The Skin and Not the Blood Eczema Remedy Ad

An advertisement claims eczema is a skin disease and promotes Meritol Eczema Remedy from Henderson Drug Co. in Waterloo. It asserts the remedy cures the skin, promises prompt action and permanent results, and credits the American Drug and Press Association for its development.

American Drug and Press Association Henderson Drug Co Waterloo

Estate of Solomon Strayer final report in district court

In May term 1911 in district court, Mary J. Strayer administratrix files a final report for the estate of Solomon Strayer deceased and asks for distribution, discharge, and release of sureties. Objections may be made on July 17, 1911. Witness dated July 3, 1911. Clerk BENTLEY.

Solomon Strayer Deceas Mary J. Strayer M. Bentley Clerk District Court

Waterloo City Council Eyes Sewer Construction

Official publication states Waterloo Iowa city council will meet July 24 1911 at 7 30 p m to consider a resolution of necessity for main sewers on West Mullan Leavitt Wellington Hawthorne Linwood Edwards West Eleventh and other streets under standard vitrified pipe plans. Bond and certificates to pay contractor. notice 20 days. Mayor J R Rector. City Clerk R C Thompson.

Notte Waterloo Iowa City of Mullan Avenue Locust Street Home Park Boulevard Clough Street Moir Street Kimball Avenue Sullivan Avenue Leavitt Street Hammond Avenue Hoover Street Wellington Street West Ninth Street Randolph Street Hawthorne Avenue West Eleventh Streat Linwood Avenue Linwood Willston Avenues Grant Linwood Avenues Whlston Grant Avenues Grant Avenue Edwards Street Tiinola Central Railway Company Kentzelman West Eleventh Street Said Street J. R. Rector

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