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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1913

Page

10

Palm Sunday Observed Across Waterloo Churches

Palm Sunday services featured special music and palm blessing in Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran and other churches. At First M E Church Rev W F Spry urged that true influence comes through martyrdom, citing Christ’s triumphal entry and urging modern followers to embody love over force. Vesper at YWCA focused on body as temple with Miss Alice Eason’s vocal solo The Palms. Walnut Street Baptist hosted the gathering.

Jerusalem M. E. Church Christ W. F. Spry First Methodist Episcopal Church Waterloo Jeane Mr. Spry William McKinley McKinley G. W. Hinkle Christ Episcopal Church John Bunyan Smith Alice Eason Walnut Street Baptist Church Henry Mueller First Lutheran Church Elsie Ludke Elsa Schmidtke Emma Werthe Kathryn Harsen Clarence Brune

Palm Sunday sermons fill church services across denominations

Palm Sunday was observed with sermons at First Congregational Universalist Plymouth Congregational and First Presbyterian churches. Speakers included Rev Walter H Rollins Rev EMe McCollum Jones Rev L B Hix and Rev H W Reherd. Musical solos by Miss Cora Bunn Miss Patti Lindner Miss Fern Hosteter and the choir performed Palm Sunday numbers. A new double budget plan for the church finances was outlined at the Fire Presbyterian church.

First Congregational Walter H. Rollins D. D First Congregational Church Cora Bunn Palme Patti Lindner Plains of Peace Universalist Eme McCollum Jones Universalist Church Fern Hosteter First Presbyterian Fire Presbyterian Church H. W. Reherd Jesus Jerusalem

First United Presbyterian Honors Anniversary with Services

The First United Presbyterian Church marked its tenth anniversary and the pastor's fifth year with a Palm Sunday program. A reminiscence session featured talks on the past and future plans, plus choir music and a solo.

First United Presbyterian Church M. G. Munn T. J. Jagger William Galloway James Gardiner W. W. Lytle W. W. Templeton Maxwell Case

Stevens Favors Building Road From Power House to Cedar Falls

Assistant Chief Engineer Stevens of the Chicago Great Western railroad reported favorably on a plan to build a new line from the power house in this city to Cedar Falls, eliminating the branch road from Wilson Junction. Abram a Beavers was sentenced to five years in federal prison for embezzling $79,000 from the First National Bank of Highbridge, New Jersey.

Stevens Chicago Great Western Railroad Waterloo Cedar Falls Wilson Junction Trenton N. J Abrama Beavers United States District Court Atlanta First National Bank of Highbridge

Jail Services Held at County Jail

Frank Gowland conducted the services held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at the county jail. He spoke on John 3 16 For God so Loved the World. Eight men and one young lady attended the services beside eight christian workers.

Frank Gowland

Weather forecast predicts frigid week east of Rockies

The weekly bulletin says low temperatures will dominate the eastern half of the nation with frost in the south on Monday and Tuesday. Light snow may occur near the northern border and rains in the north Pacific states, while a major disturbance moves from the west later in the week bringing higher temps and local rain. ELGIN BUTTER is noted at four cents a pound.

Washington, D. C Rocky Mountains Florida Weekly Weather Bureau North Pacific Far West Middle West United States

Mob Scuffle at Hyde Park Suffrage Rally in London

A crowd of about 10 000 mobbed a Hyde Park suffrage meeting led by General Flora Drummond. Women were pelted with clods and fruit, hats and cloaks torn, and several were struck. police escorted the group toward the tube as disorder persisted for hours.

London Puffra Zeta Hyde Park Park Oxford Street Flora Drummond Mrs. Drummond

Carolina White to Sing in Waterloo Opera Night

Waterloo audiences anticipate a major concert featuring Carolina White of the Chicago Grand Opera company and pianist Theodora Sturkow Ryder. The performance marks White’s rise to top opera status and is billed as a premier musical event of the year in Waterloo.

Waterloo Carolina White Chicago Grand Opera Company Waterloo Theatre America Theodora Sturkow Ryder Mme. White

John Lousteau Sells Property in Swisher

John Lousteau disposes of his jot 20x140 and building at 506 Commercial streets to BF Swisher for 16000 dollars. He will give possession in sixty days and plans to retire from the bakery business. He recently sold Park avenue frontage to Dr. B Rolph for 40000 dollars. The building was erected in 1858. early history notes a log cabin and Beauchain on the jot. Loustean, a longtime merchant, will be missed. future plans undisclosed. PRESSMAKERS CONVENE IN CHICAGO FOR ANNUAL CONVENTION AT AUDITORIUM HOTEL WITH RECEPTION.

John Lousteau Swisher Loustean Park Avenue Jefferson Commercial Streets Beauchain J. Thinnisen Jas Bucknell

City in Brief and Local Notices Collide in Amaterloo

Advertisements and notices from Waterloo include Dr. Robert G. Dakin's suit for 132 dollars against Alex and Mille Sternit with request for attachment. Church groups meet, ministers discuss city religious affairs, and social events are planned at Westminster, Universalist, and First Lutheran parishes. Notables include H J Griswold of Des Moines visiting, and Burrs move to Burr Oak.

Robert G. Dakin Alex and Mille Sternit Woman's Missionary Society Westminster Presbyterian Church H. J. Griswold Des Moines Amaterloo Loren Risk Vine Street HW. B. Burr Waterloo Trimble

Court halts new newspaper law ruling in Washington

The Washington supreme court granted a restraining order to block Postmaster General Burleson from enforcing the new newspaper publishing law while constitutional questions are reviewed. The injunction was sought by Robt C Morris for the New York Journal of Commerce. No decisions announced on state rate cases today.

Actress Frances Leslie Dies on Oceanic in Epilepsy Attack

Post mortem in Southampton finds the young American actress Frances Leslie died from epilepsy after being found dead on the steam ship Oceanic. There is no evidence of foul play.

Southampton England Frances Leslie Oceanic

Carp of Thanks from Hollister Family

The Hollister family thanks neighbors and friends for help after the death of C. Eb Hollister and for the many floral offerings including those from Sir Knights of Maccabees and Woodmen of the World. Fred Hollister and family express appreciation.

C. Eb., Hollister Sir Knights of Maccabees Wood-men C. H. Hollister Fred Hollister

Hats of Straw Braid Boost Spring Millinery Appeal

Straw braids are widely used in spring hats with a close fitting blue model shown. The hat features a flexible braid shaped into a large bowl at the back and a velvet faced rolling brim.

Patrick's Day Commemoration at St. Joseph's Court

St Patrick's Day will be commemorated by St Joseph's court C O F F at the O L V academy tonight with a program featuring attorney J C Murtagh delivering the principal address. The event includes musical and vocal selections and recitations by a roster of local performers and a Miss Frances Cordes accompanist.

St. Patrick’s Day St. Joseph's Court C. O. FF O. L. V. Academy J. C. Murtagh Frank P. Keane St. Michael Esther Heath Leonard Pint Mother Madres Helen O'Keefe Stanley Bruner Marie Ackles Cecil Gorman Erin Marjorie O'Keefe Bessie Green Parson Brown Anna Wynne Lucile Brune

New Gas Building Nears Completion This Spring

Black Hawk Construction announces the four story Citizens Gas and Electric Light building on West Park Avenue will be completed by April 1. Workers tear down exterior scaffolding as interior decorating begins. Citizens Gas plans move in no sooner than May 1.

Black Hawk Construction Company Citizens Gas and Electric Light Company West Park Avenue Black Hawk Company Citizens Gas Company

Five New Quarantine Cases Reported in City

Quarantine orders issued for Mrs W A Dodd and two children Warren age 3 and Nevin 14 months at 3121 Fourth Street West for scarlet fever. One other case remains in the city. Mrs Mabel Woodford 726 Boardwar and Mrs Chris Reiter 139 Lincoln added to smallpox list. Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and various organizations for aid and floral offerings during illness and death of Mrs Susan Reeder Blim.

Degree of Honor Lodge No. 50 Crescent Lodge No. 21 Soash Hall Soash_ hall Waterloo Lodge H. No W. A. Dodd Warren Nevin Fourth Street West Mabel Woodford Boadwar Chris. Reiter Wincoln Street Mather Susan Reeder Lady Maccabros Woodman of the World Woodmen Circte Order of the Moose Mary Dix F. Magan Pf. Sheean Fred Winslow Frank Payne M.C. Reeder J. J. Reader G. Reeder

Holy Week Observances Across Three Churches

The article details Catholic Holy Week services across Sacred Heart St Marys and Josephs churches with palm blessings and ceremonies. It lists times for Holy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday masses, processions, adoration and benedictions, plus visiting clergy and choir music.

G. R. En Ae Union Congregational Church Sacred Heart Church Maly Buster D. F. Lenin J. Miller Father Miller St. Mary's Church Erosa

Happy Byford Is Suspended From Fire Department

John Byford, longtime member of the east side fire department, suspended today for the second time on similar grounds intoxication. He previously served as captain and has been with the paid department since its organization.

John Byford Firs East Side

Zapata Rebels Shot Down Near Puebla

Federal troops near Puebla captured twenty two Zapata adherents and shot them at a neighboring farm after lining them up. Local district inhabitants approved the action, reporting no trial or due process in this incident.

Puebla Mex Zapata Here

Gotch to Meet George Lurick in April Wrestling Match

Frank Gotch world champion signed to wrestle George Lurick undefeated European champion in Kansas City on April 1 under Missouri Athletic Club. Expected purse around 15000 dollars. Training support may include Marion Prestina and likely Farmer Burns. Lurick previously defeated Geo Hatkenschmidt before Gotch’s Chicago victory.

Humboldt Frank Gotch Geo. Lurick Europe Kansas City Amiel Klank Gotch Marion Prestina Chicago Farmer” Burns Missouri Athletic Club Lurick Geo. Hatkenschmidt

Judge orders grand jury to probe butterine frauds

Chicago March 17 Judge Landis directs a special grand jury in the United States district court to investigate altered butterine frauds linked to the internal revenue department March 4. Jurors will determine if manufacturers conspired to defraud the government under section 37 of the national penal code.

Chicago Landis United States District Court International Revenue Department

Black Hawk Roads Plans Largely Unveiled At Luncheon

An informal luncheon at the Ellis hotel Saturday noon hosted by Black Trank Automobile club members outlined tentative plans for a joint meeting of township trustees and supervisors with club members to discuss road improvements in Black Hawk.

Ellis Hotel Black Trank Austomobile Club

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