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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1914
Page
10
Local society items list upcoming meetings and events at homes and churches. Numerous circles and clubs including Y. P. E at Walnut Street Baptist, St Marys Sewing Circle, Harmony and N. G. clubs plan picnics, musicales, and socials at Cedar River park and Cedar Falls venues with hosts named and dates noted.
Des Memnes, July 29. The new custodial building at the state institution in Knoxville will be constructed. The state board advertised for bids a third time and revised plans to obtain a low bid. The limit is 25 000 dollars, with the contractor agreeing to the price if the state discounts brick and other material produced at the institution, enabling quicker completion.
Bristow July 28 The King's Daughters class of United Brethren Sunday school hosted mothers at Mrs A L L Hardman’s home with a program and lawn games followed by refreshments It was partly a union meeting as members also attend other Sunday schools Bertha Baylan teaches Mercy Hardman presides Irene Jungkunz turned seven with a supper party George Stewart and L B Klinck family health updates Olive Piper remains ill Farmers threshing heavy grain Ruth Corey hosted a 6 pm tea and a later party for Miss Veltora Klinck of Minneapolis visiting through September Ernest Kniffen Ruth from Coonley home then Rockford Ill trip to Michigan planned Reunions at Gough home as Rev Edward Gough and Rev A Kernehan join family from Boston John Miller and Mrs Miller visit from Waterloo and Waverly area two children of W A Sonafrank in hospital in Waverly for adenoids and tonsil surgery Mrs Wendt hospital visit with husband Earl Graham alive adjacent to recovery area.
A special train carrying Mrs Edward H Harriman widow of the railroad magnate departs Chicago on Sunday afternoon via the Illinois Central, to Waterloo for engine change, then over Union Pacific toward the Pacific coast. She is a major stockholder in railway properties and is reported to be over fifty.
Lawrence Pommer, brother of Waterloo territory dealer, dies at Ashton Iowa. He died from tuberculosis linked to an injury years earlier when he fell from a wagon. About 66, born in Germany, he immigrated with his parents nine years ago, lived in several towns, and settled in Osceola County before moving to Ashton. He was a Presbyterian and leaves a widow and 16 children. Pommer of this city will attend the funeral in Ashton.
Des Moines reports a statewide health effort reducing deaths from all causes by 1,542 over four years ending June 20. Preventable diseases decline by 1,219 annually in the same period, with total deaths from accidents varying but showing overall downtrend. Data cited from Dr Summer's office.
Mrs Blancne Lichty of Vinton hosted her sister this week. Mr and Mrs Pat OBren of Lal Porte City visited Grover Risner. Addie Stainbrook and granddaughter Velma Conniff go to Colorado for a month. Elmer Stainbrook and family head to Idaho then back via Colorado. La Porte City-Brandon ball game Friday. Martha Tripp and daughter visited Randalla relatives. Alfa Wheeler to Vinton for laundry work. Frank Onks of Mt Ahern visited last week. Hazel Weller of Vinton visited Dan Beachter household. Ice cream lawn gathering at R H W Jamieson’s Saturday after Epworth league. Ward Thompson of Los Angeles Calif visited relatives then returned home. T H Revel bought a new auto. Bertha Bronko returned to Waterloo after one week. Lauriaton Porter is sick.
The funeral for Neil McNougal who died yesterday at St Francis hospital will be Thursday afternoon. At 1:30 a brief service is planned at the daughters home, 418 Edwards Street, followed by a 2 o'clock service at St. Pauls Methodist Church with Rev J E Johnson presiding. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. The body will be moved this evening from Hileman Gindt undertaking to the residence.
King Couchmann yesterday won the $5,000 Chamber Of Commerce three in five pace for 2:13 pacers, with Ming Courliman and Camelia as Cox entries. Thistle Valeri charged from behind, Belwin and other contenders also raced on a fast track despite gusty wind, drawing a crowd of about 6,000 on Chamber of Commerce day.
Miss Janette Sorenson of Albert Lea visited Parkersburg last week with Mrs. Mary Cramer. Dena Rents returned from Clear Lake after gifting her daughter and husband at Austin. Robt. Wightman and wife welcomed a son, with Robert visiting from Duncombe. George Readout from Eldora toured with his parents. Sophia Haveron’s illness improved in Minneapolis. Doris Hardy of Cedar Falls visited Mrs. Frank McDowell. Al Knott of Croaha sold motorcycles and traveled to Minnesota. Katie and Ruth Kaley of Cherokee stayed with Aunt H. z. Carol Jones of Des Moines visited Aunt Mrs. Phillips. Henry Franke traveled to Sadieol and Clear Lake to see sons. Hudson team beat Spore 4 to 2 at home. A Monday lawn party honored Miss Sorenson.
Amhur Kern was found guilty in police court on Tuesday of disturbing the public quiet. He received seven days in the city jail after information filed by Mrs. Adda F Dawson who testified that Kern knocked her down during a dispute involving a dog. The incident occurred last Saturday. Electric Fixtures Slack Talk Electric Co. (advertisement).
A jumble of names, travels, illnesses, and family notices from Waterloo and nearby towns. Local figures including Miss Belle Lowney, Mrs. J. J. Andersen, Mr. Gordon of Cho, and A. Z. Davis are mentioned with visits to Chicago, New York, and San Mego. Reports note a pickerel catch by AT Whittle, a medical society election for Dr F C Sage, and a few small accidents and travel plans across the region.
Waterloo grows as a floral hub with gardener Gladigti showcasing 100000 bulbs and 76000 plants. Bulbs cost 0 cents each. blooms promise vibrant color combos. Market stays active with brisk local demand for towers, crops, fruits, vegetables, butter at 29 cents per pound, eggs at large cents per dozen. Farmers advance shrubs and vines as homes gain flowering displays.
Mrs Hetle regains consciousness as visitors depart for Portland and Yellowstone. Mrs D D Anderson of Ottery shows improvement after illness while Catherine Stewart tends the Anderson family. A 10 pound boy was born to Kell of White River with relatives Nellie Hoxie noted. Dr Boysen mails a Yellowstone postcard as Waterloo hosts a large delegation. plans include lake maps and fishing plus a question about camping.
The colored residents of Waterloo formed a Home Protective League after a police ultimatum demanded unemployed men work or face jail. A meeting at Antioch Baptist Church on Mulberry Street established officers led by President Hes R.A. Mrayles and Secretary A. O. Mopkins. A second gathering is set for next Thursday to review the constitution and bylaws.
The Waterloo police plan a rogues gallery with future suspects labeled mugeed and photographed. Mirky Daniels, a Cedar Pails suspect arrested Monday, became the first to be pictured. Officials believe many detained in Waterloo match fugitives in the South. Photographs will be sent to former homes to aid authorities elsewhere.
Cassel Germany July 29 Twelve potash miners were blown to pieces by an 80 pound dynamite blast while seated on a shaft in the Krasil mine near Cassel. The explosion killed all twelve men and left wreckage scattered through the mine corridor. Rescue crews battled smoke and debris as officials began inquiries into the accident.
Chief of Police Leighton reported no command from Fred Byford of Slopx Falls Missouri this morning. Byford resigned his position about a month ago and started for North Dakota with his family in a wagon to live outdoors. He hopes the outdoor life will improve his health.
After a long day outdoors or indoors, the piece touts a fast remedy using powdered saxolite and alcohol to erase wrinkles. It claims the face brightens, wrinkles fade, and tired muscles feel firmed after a two to three minute facial bath.
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