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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1914

Page

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Rural Church Work Sparks Campaign Drive and Banquet

Enthusiastic rural church supporters from Water oo Her, led by G. W. Dimthely and Rev. Keagy, promote community cooperation. Dr. Billingsley outlines three necessities for church growth while Starr’s drive funds a $30,000 school and new church facilities.

EL Church G. W. Dimthey Grace Brotherhood Hillingwley Aldirstriete Billingsley R. C. Keagy Dlu Keagy

Three Children Kidnapped From Orphans Home In Iowa Case

Three children were abducted from an Iowa orphans home by a carpenter named Herbert Cruse. The abduction followed family separation four years ago near Oskalooma. Sheriff Krause learned the location and sought custody. legal action will proceed via habeas corpus in OsKaloosa as authorities pursue return of the children and the elder sibling on kidnapping charges.

Crowe Herbert Cruse Hue Obkaluona Lauer West Cantona Pacin Wilfers Tie Enlaven Uskalooma Eustody Krause Mondas Os“keloosa Robert Cross Thrautts Tiilges PB. Parnell Oskaloosa

Y W C A Members To Learn To Swim

Young Women’s Christian Association plans free swimming lessons at the municipal beach. Limited to members with classes twice weekly, dates set by turnout and facility availability. Enrollees should report at the YWCA office for immediate registration. initial organization begins now.

Young Wanta’s Lian Association May Ees Sitls Piere WC. A Thyst Floaire Co

Fragmented Stage Cashes Incoherent Night at Majestic

A garbled OCR fragment from a Majestic show listing mentions Vrain Ng Lombard Miller and various odd phrases. The readable bits show no clear event, date, or outcome, rendering a minimal, unclear notice of a performance or screening.

AVMI BYPAES Honors Event Mentioned In Fragment

Vague OCR fragment notes an event honoring AVMI BYPAES and mentions individuals such as Lee and Repieries among others. The text is unclear with garbled names and scattered phrases about a ceremony or week long sequence. No clear date, place, or outcome is established.

Basard of Trades Opens New Rooms in Pleasant Evening

A large group attended the Basard of Trades opening in new rooms, about four hundred guests explored the furnishings and enjoyed flowers, refreshments, and conversation. Warren visitors Dr. Burkman and daughters toured the area, with mentions of Warren and local families connected to his practice. Nearby Sunday school officials plan addresses at a Universalist church meeting followed by remarks from state and district leaders. A storm incident on Grant avenue caused a chimney issue at the Scheel residence, minor soot damage, the family away at Spirit Lake.

Basard of Trades New Eli Barkhman Helle Ligzie Porkman Warren, AL Parent Dawn Witter Joo Mary Warner Randolph Street Midges Ferris Drew Seventh Street Burkman Warren Aid Warren Warner and Drew Dr. Fiignan Ueir International Suneday Chie Kei Howce Charel Wo OT. Berchier Iowa State Suumday School Aguariation Rey Bo Ang Evangelical Association Waterloo A. O. Tabor Waterloo Sunday School Union W. JH. Scheel Familly Grant Avenue Spirit Lake

Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices Promised in Waterloo

Real estate transfers listed include Augustin Schmidt to Sophia M. Willard and William Cox to J Albert Hess in Waterloo with $1,400 and $1,600 sums. Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls area transfers noted with varied lots and additions. Nearby notes report hospital reports on a boy injured near the Sans Sonnet bridge and recoveries of Gertrude Nauman. Local theatre ads promote Kilk CHOTO DRAMA OF CREATION and Watering theatre showings with ticket details.

Gy Hack Llawk Co. Abstract Co Augustin Schmidt Sophia M. Willard Lane Powlers Waterloo William Cox J. Albert Hess Mullarky Cedar Pals Martin XS Dayton Estate EL Tlanehe Byers Garrison & Dean's Cedar Falls W. W. Marsh Norman Lampman Red Cedar GH. Jameson King Rosa Tirstuddien Watertoo Jaenk Miller Sally Lichty Doe West Waterloo Edwin Bennet Haseff Presbyterian

City in brief notes and local visits and events

Local notes report Mrs. Har P. Russell visiting her parents in Cedar River park and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Raymond traveling to Kansas City. Others include Miss Marion Lizer arriving from Waverly to see sisters, a robbery alert for Logan store shoes and apparel, and a marriage license issued to Christopher J. Cavanaugh and Alean Hollister in Waterloo.

Har P. Russell Chicago A. Schuel Cedar River Park Joseph Raymond Kansas City W. RK Lamry Warren Helen Kual- Nek Culberg Department Store Co Logan Iva Hatfield A. Ds Presbyterian Hospital Emma Olegon Waterton Blandinsville Lillian Olegon Christopher J. Cavanaugh Alean Hollister Walerloo

20 Round Fight Draws Global Boxing Attention

London reports a surge of continental and American spectators for the 20 round bout between Gunboat Smith and Georges Carpentier at Olympia. Ringside seats fetch high prices while betting spreads vary. the event stirs more interest than any boxing match in decades despite no world title at stake.

London France Smith Georges Carpentier Olympia Peter Jackson Frank P. Slavin Carpentier Fred Welsh Wille Ruehle

Labored Man Found Slain on Chicago Lakefront

The body of A. Dabone, identified as a laborer, was found suffocated on the lake front with a skull and crossbones handkerchief gag. Feet bound with rope and pockets turned inside out suggest violence. Robbery or revenge motive undetermined by investigators.

Chicago A. Dabone Lake Front

Cars derail near Independence Illinois strike line

Eleven cars on a Central freight train derailed one mile east of Independence Illinois blocking traffic. The wreck damaged track and coal cars. Westbound passenger No 13 led the way while No 5 the fast mail was halted. eastbound passenger left Waterloo at 7 10 with Lookon and the others returning westward.

Independence Illinois ‘Central Here Waterloo Lookon

Local Notes From Wislow Area Cover Sunday Visits

Wislow region residents report a day of family visits and friendly gatherings. Mr and Mrs CoA George spent Sunday at a parish event. Mrs Varl Simpson and family visited the M Pires home. Several households hosted relatives and friends, with farming and market notes included.

Winslow Coa. George I Paeti Trane Varl Simson Amid

Restrict Bathers Along Cedar River After Order

Chief Leighton bans bathing in the Cedar river between Mullan Avenue and Eleventh Street bridges. The measure follows a sultry thunderstorm and heavy rain, cooling the air and reducing river activity for now.

Leighton Cedar River Mullan Avenue Elegenit Street

Two Men Drown In Sioux River Near Lebanon

Traton July 16 Corneline Kennegieter 26 and Peter Kool 22 drowned in a branch of the Aix Bronx river about four miles west of Lebanon. Both from Holland families. Kennegieter near Lebanon and Kool five miles away. The boatmen were fishing when one was taken with cramps. the other attempted rescue and both drowned. Bodies recovered.

No Setup in Fight to Confirm Jones

Washington officials deny signals of withdrawal from the Senate on Thos. D. Jones of Chicago for the Fed eral Reserve Board. White House aides say admin istration supporters have grown numerically, while opponents vow to defeat the nomination despite a public letter of support from twelve Chicago business concerns.

Jones Washington, D. C Wilson Thos. D. Jones Chicago Federal Reserve Board Senate White House Mr. Jones

Rain Returns to St Louis After Long Drought

St Louis Missouri reports the first rain since May 29 fell today in the city and surrounding area breaking a lengthy dry spell and bringing possible relief to heat weary residents.

St. Louis

Miss Frances Grout Hosts Informal Gathering

Miss Frances Grout issued invitations for an informal gathering at 204 Logan Avenue on Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs. FF Whitney of Joliet Mont visiting Miss Elle Williams. Tea will be served at 5 o'clock. Plan Sociable for M B A Lodge No 1116 includes an ice cream sociable on Aug 8 at 332 Fremont Street with initiation featured.

Logan Avenue Lill Crest Cedar Falls W. K. Hostetler Frances Grout FF. M. Whitney Joliet, Mont Elle Williams M. B. A. Lodge Pinkerton Hall F. A. Clark Fremont Street

Worker Married in Uats Field Struck by Lightning

Marshalltown Iowa July 16 Ray W. Anson age 23 was killed instantly by a bolt of lightning while working in a UATS field. Edward Carlson who was nearby was badly stunned but not fatally injured.

Marshalltown Onte Ray W. Anson Edward Carlson

Woman loses purse then dies on train in apoplexy

Mrs. John Dalton aged 55 of Farnam Nebraska dropped dead of apoplexy on a Chicago and North Western train near Marshalltown Iowa after discovering her missing purse containing 25 dollars. The body was held for relatives.

Marshalltown Aha John Dalton Farnam Neb Bis City

Junta Talked Of In El Paso To Aid Felix Diaz

Reports from San Antonio indicate army officers discussed unofficially an El Paso junta to back Felix Diaz’s cause. The plan allegedly aims to counter Carranza and Villa with Huerta irregular support. The item notes the counterrevolution idea circulating among officers.

San Antonio Tex el Paso Felix Diaz Carranza Villa Huerta

Jury in Carman Case Deliberations Near Indictment

Mineola New York July 16 The grand jury weighing the evidence against Mrs Florence Carman locked up on the charge of slaying Mrs Louise Bailey was expected to vote on indictment late this afternoon District Attorney Smith said.

Mineola N. Y Florence Carman Louise Bailey Smith

Just One Application and the Hairs Vanish

An old remedy claims delatone paste removes hairy growths quickly. Mix powdered delatone with water to form a paste, apply for 2 3 minutes, wash off, and hair supposedly vanishes. One application usually suffices, but buy an original package for certainty.

Witnesses to face grand jury in Carman case today

Three witnesses including Mr. Smith are to appear before the grand jury with possible exception of Mrs Carman as jurors may receive her and allow a statement. After examination of Dr Ruac Mrs Corsi and P Seaman the DA recalls Farrell who says he saw a woman dart around the Carman Young house after the shot. President Wilson takes a light digestion attack and cancels engagements in Washington.

Smith Carman Ruac Young Washington, D. C Wilson New York Lase

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