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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1916

Page

14

Special Services Attract Interest In Brookings County

Under direction of Me Davy a big feature special meetings at Flyst United Presbyterian Church draw large, unusual audiences. Evangelist Stewart, once a county attorney, uses persuasive oratory and plain speech to appeal to men. Tonight he speaks on The Story of Jonah, tomorrow on A Man Who Had Feeling. Day assists with a strong tenor voice and music direction. They come from Monmouth College and Moody Bible Institute.

Stewart Jonah Day Evanelist Stewart Monmouth College Moody Bible Institute Hill

Twin Roof Fires Reach City Depot and Home

About 3:30 yesterday afternoon firemen responded to the old Great Western passenger depot near Third Avenue West where a chimney spark started a roof fire. Damage not to exceed 50 dollars. At 7:59 this morning firemen fought a blaze on the roof of TI. RR. Cagles at 10912 Bi Street with no damage. Advertisement urges insurance with Miller McCartney Insurance at Arey 2086 Syndicate, phone 2404.

Great Western Third Avenue West TI. RR. Cagles Bi Street

Large pew garage under construction on Washington South streets

Work started on a large two story pew garage between Washington and south streets by Teeter and Williams. Foundation has stood for some time and the superstructure will be rushed for a total automobile concern, name undisclosed. Also notices of a West High performance and lodge meetings at Waterlog No. 105 A M and K of H hall tonight.

Washington and South Streets Teeter & Williams Total Automobile Nanner Waterlog Lodge

City In Brief Tells Local Travel and Society Notes

A bustling city in brief column lists diverse items from advertisements and travels to local visits. W J Peddicard is in Chicago on a short business visit while Mr and Mrs G A Tibbits visit relatives in Manly. Several residents travel, host guests, or announce births and club events.

W. J. Peddicard Chicago G. A. ‘Tibbitts Manly

Riley Robinson Funeral Draws Grinnell Crowds

Grinnell March 14 hundreds of mourners who knew Aviator W. C. Billy Robinson from boyhood gathered for his funeral after a fatal fall from 13 060 feet last Saturday. Floral tributes came from aeronautic groups across several distant cities. A service is noted for Wednesday evening at Armory Hall with Myers Orchestra.

Normadine Banks Kathryn Graham Taitner East High Wang & Miller Shoe Company Chicago Gustavus Aa. Smith Hansel Grate Company Armory Hall Myers’ Orchestra S. F. Heverty West Fourth St

City in Street Car Controversy Hopes for Early Hearing

Attorneys for the city say the street railway case seeks to dissolve a temporary injunction blocking enforcement of the street car regulation ordinance. Four later ordinances were prepared after advice from counsel, with depositions to be taken in Wichita, Waco, and San Antonio. The city aims for a swift trial and ultimate success.

Thea Junction Complinnes Thompson Mullan Williams & Clark R. C. Thompson Boice Wne Street Railway Company Boies Street Car Company Wichita Kan Waco San Antonio Tex

Youth Refuses Flag Salute Taken To Court

Des Moines March 14 Tinbert Eaves an 11 year old Clarkson grade school student refused to salute the American flag claiming only God should be saluted. Principal threats failed and the lad was turned over to juvenile authorities with a hearing set for Saturday. The report notes an inconsistency in Hamlet about the undiscovered country and the ghost.

Des Moines Tinbert Eaves Clarkson

Stenty Couple Marks Golden Wedding With Family Reunion

Mr and Mrs Hiram J Stenty at 20 South Street celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a large family reunion at home. All children and grandchildren in the area attend and enjoy a fine dinner. Residents in the vicinity regularly read the Evening Courier and Reporter.

Hiram J. Stenty South Street Thheir

A Common Sense Decision by Martina V Monroe

David Bartlett, a man hindered by a speech impediment, rises in society after moving to the legal profession. He courts Mildred Swayne, a woman with a similar defect, and they marry despite social shunning. Bartlett scorns elite circles, preferring home and career over society’s favors.

David Bartlett David Wis Bartlett Davi Ile Girs Gitsa Mildred Swayne Mildred Hiro Hia Mis Manter Jim Ullartty Travid Prainmar

Elegant Tearoom to Open in Irving Hotel Block

A corner room in the Irving hotel block will be converted into an elegant tearoom run by a local syndicate. The remodel is near completion and opening is expected early in April. The tearoom will be tied to the Irving hotel dining room, with windows and attractive styling to attract events and parties.

Irving Hotel Irving Puddte West Conkeelan Wheneeenston Team

Local notes from Fairbank and nearby towns

A string of social visits and minor events surrounds Fairbank Iowa with residents visiting Waterloo Marshalltown Des Moines and Des Moines area. Notable items include Mrs William Rechkemmer and daughter Immra Jardee visiting Waterloo, five Waterig residents staying with Mrs Agnew's family, Edith Sverett returning from Marshalltown, Lt. G George witnessing a Grinnell aviator death, and local meetings including Third district Democrats in Witertaa.

Walrbank Mare William Rechkemmer Waterloo Imra Ulra Jardee Myre HW. OR Agnesy Waterigg Agnew W. M.ittghee Fdith Sverett Marshalltown Amey Unto G. George Orluwell William [Robinson Grinnell Ji. G. Phelps Susan Coxy Mubuque Harry Smith AntiNosa John Ray Oifervillet Frank Brant Fom Elmer Bush Franketateey Selen Des Moines Addie Crosy South Dakota Baptist Church WOM Higbee Democrats of Witertaa Saluelay Flip Eo Buchanan County Louis Hommel California Minneapolis Rommel Sidney Wirrra Leeta Higher J. &. Wolgamot Benidg Minn Alexander Reberkson Logan Avenue Baptist Church of Chicago O. S.laine Fairbank Tourist Club Nellie King Isabel Davis Shorekary HH. OW. Wetman Apton King Inn I Fon Grace Eickelberg W. Uarls Netlie King South America

Speakings on Evil of the Living and Dead

A terse meditation questions whether speaking ill of the dead is worse than slandering the living and if kindness should precede any injury. It weighs the power of words to wound, urging caution in language about others.

Wien Peculadia Criser

Fairbank notices mix of crimes plays and weddings

OCR shows a string of town items: a Friday morning burglary at a general store and Fair bank Store company entry, unapprehended suspects. upcoming Fairbank Opera House events including a charitable comedy, a choral musical, and a play by local talent. The text lists cast members, wedding announcements at Catholic and Immaculate Conception churches, and social gatherings with several local families named, including Mannion Chase and Welch.

Wilk Anu Ulb Na Ooley Jobin Welk Avda Welt Wigh Leeby Fairbank Oepheam Musical Company Fairbank Opera Towse Mhureday Mareh Fairbank Leewre Ree Quest Kuma Cautian Sther Wethesly Oak Marns Leverng Hrnat Dornald Waebhowy Healel Sheparn Joe Wellerly Why Allan Jonathan Prune Vinges King Jocelyn Spudge Edward Towald Bal Meredith Robert Dentlys Wellington Troy Merritt Bushby Sarah Weatherly Silay Idater Minehy Tlelen ‘Trumshall Silas’ Nleece Neale Sheldon Cynthia Winner Beasle Addeurman Sally Smart Matly Bushby Tattle Johnson Westrate Box HW. J. Sanborn Misu Walrhank Thost Miller Theodore Maledge Myr.dtoger Lutlerary Thuoreh Bertha Finuster Wel Ndavek Poe Strayer Waterloo John Donohue Jesup Tate McClone Independence Dubuque Ft Farm Chas Luanies’ Ald Society The ML of

Missionary Miss Allen Speaks at Local Church

A church lunch Wednesday featured Miss Allen of Shanghai China speaking on life and customs in China. She has served twenty three years as a missionary and is on furlough, planning to return to the Orient in August. An offering was collected at the close.

George Wreek Colliers Weekly Paul Gelster Presbyterian Hospital Maud Those Wade Nelson Mason City Mareh Mra. Nelson Waterloo Nelson Dotson Kerwin Clothiers Epworth League First M. B St. Patrick's Tanner Church Miss Allen Shanghai China Orient

Modern home bargain near new high school in Minneapolis

For sale, Norwell Vacuum steam plant area at Locust and West Sixth, corner, across from planned high school. Substantial 3 bed home, two floors with attic, cistern water, coal bin, and extensive built in features. Price 3200, value 4250. See C. Smith at Quest & Smith.

Kkeal Norwell Vacuum Locust West Sixth Streets New High School Frice C. Smith Quest & Smith

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