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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1917

Page

16

Newspap ers Encourage Rise In Practice Tips On Rifle Shooting

A nationwide push by newspapers promotes rifle shooting with Q and A on NRA sharp shooter qualifications, US citizenship, and practicing at 20 to 50 yard ranges. Readers ask about pistol sight adjustments, bolt actions, rifling depths, bullet diameters, trigger pulls, and stock lightening, with expert guidance on standard distances and balance effects.

Youngstown National Rifle Association U. S United States Royal Club Starpshooters Fiest Police L. T Sonia Mitch J. Freshold N. J

Hazleton Dispatches and Local Social Notes Summary

Hazleton reports John Kunkle shipped two ears of fat cattle and one ear of hogs to Chicago. A reception honored Mr. and Mrs. Ila Basham at Miss Frances Wells’s home, with a water set gift. Numerous family movements include moves to Bloomington Indiana, Oelwein, and Florida. Birth announced: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Al Paterson.

Orchard Couple United in Marriage at Dodge Center

Orchard March 23 Mr Dennis Bassiey and Miss Marie Baker were wed at Dodge Center March 7. Bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Win Baker former Orchard residents. groom eldest son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bassiey. They plan to settle on a farm northeast of Orchard. Also notes on local visits, a birthday party, and community updates including rural carrier appointment and family illnesses.

Orchard Ir. Dennis Balsiey Marie Baker Dodge Center Dodge Win. Baker Arthur Bassiey Charlie Gleason Kasson Minn Minnesota National Guards Alark Deegan Elma William Constantine Howard Lewis Eral Jonnie Lee Glen Worseldine Bwain Linton Blandin Ofice Ray Lewis Missouri Lile Lewis Harold Mellington Mr. Lewis

Hudson High School program delights crowd

Hudson March 22 an excellent program was given Monday evening by grade children in the high school auditorium and enjoyed by a large number of parents and friends. J O Bradley left Friday with his household goods for Tappi Minn where he will farm. His family expects to go later. Mrs R H Muelex who has been sick is improving. Mrs Sadie Washburn moved her household goods to Waterloo where she will reside. Mr and Mrs A T Strayer occupy her home. The funeral of Mrs Simeon Smith who died Saturday was held at the Brethren church Monday afternoon conducted by Rev.

Hudson Hudson J. O. Bradley Tappi Minn R.H. Muelex Sadie Washburn Waterloo A. T. Strayer Simeon Smith Hose The Brethren Church

Interment in Trudson Cemetery Planned

Mrs. Wilharm and her baby of Cedar Falls visit sister Mrs. B. M. Sweitzer and family. Lyte Slusher expected home Thursday from Grinnell for a two week vacation.

C.e.weldntr Trudson Cemetery Wilharm Cedar Falls B. M. Sweitzer Lyte Slusher Grinnell

Local News From Mitchell March 23

Charles Huebner travels to Webster City area in South Dakota seeking land prospects. Des Moines tuberculosiss lecturer J Keppard spoke at the school with C W Bond and Lester McCauley, recent Mexican border returnee. Mrs EB Voigt and son Frederick arrive from Oorella La with Hilan Trout to live with the Hansons. Voigt plans to join later with household goods. School buses idle due to poor roads. spring vacation approaches. Mrs L S Ross visits Osage to see her parents Borntons returning from Norfolk Va.

Mitchell Mitchell Charles Huebner South Dakota Webster City J. Keppard Des Moines W. Bond Lester McCauley Voigt Frederick Oorella Hilan Trout Ernest Hanson L. 5 Ross Osate Brr W.T. Bornton Norfolk

Washburn Social News Involving Waterloo Guests

Amie Golin gaux of Waterloo and James Walker of Chicago visited Sunday at the Third home. Mrs. Jr visited their sons during the week. The program and box social drew a large crowd, with 28 dollars realized. Miss Florence Care is the teacher. Mrs. Clarence Poyner of Waterloo spent Monday with her mother. The Home circle will meet with Mrs. Schonson next Thursday. Cotter of Waterloo, with Frank and Joe, attended the lay night event. Clarence Poyner of Waterloo visited the Poyner and Michel homes Thursday. Mrs. Clarke De Lancer of Waterloo spent Monday with her mother Mrs. George Morris.

Washburn Washburn Amie Golingaux Waterloo James Walker Chicago Pri Florence Care Clarence Poyner Michet XX. Schonson Cotter Frank Joe Poyner and Michel Clarke de Lancer Watlertoo George Morris

Aplington notes and familys moves and visits

In Aplington on March 22 the William Klingenberg family moves from the former Foulson residence. Mrs. P M Buchanan visited at Mrs. Gerhardt then returned to Waterson. J Getsema improves after hospital stay in Hampton. Mrs. Broers visited kin in Minnesota and returned. Mrs. Ray Stockdale remains improved after an illness. Emil Gerharac visited South Dakota. Mrs. Leander of Taurens visited daughter Mrs. Henry Arends. Mr. and Mrs. R B Eckles attend funeral of Ward Eckles in Conrad. Mr. Stoffer Wallerstein funeral at Reformed church. Dumont reports John Becker and family with Donald in Hampton hospital. Lena Shreves and Donna visit Marshalltown. Mrs Oliver Malottes Mother mentioned.

Aplington William Klingenberg T. E. Foulson P.M. Buchanan L.A. Gerhardt Waterson J. Getsema Hampton Airs. Broers W. Breyer Minnesota Ray Stockdale Emil Gerharac South Dakota Hardt Leander of Taurens Henry Arends R. B. Eckles Conrad At. Eckles Ward Stoffer Wallerstein the Reformed Church L.A. Gere Dumont John Becker Donald Lena Shreves Donna Marshalltown Arthur Gilet Oliver Malotte Mae

Leswerk Laundry Tablet advertisement offer

A detergent tablet promises easier wash days by reducing rubbing and delivering whiter, cleaner clothes. The ad notes a three month hire with a money back guarantee if unsatisfactory. Order now from Leswerk Manufacturing Co. in Richmond Will New York City.

Leswerk Bing Leswerk Mancf ING CO Richmond Will New York City

Local notices and family updates from the county page

Veterson, living with her daughter, has been ill for three weeks with little hope of recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Rosenstock traveled to Waverly for an appendectomy. Moe and Lakwa of Dows visited O Mualotte’s home. Methodist meetings to start next Sunday led by Evangelist Selby. Pfaltagraft Tete visits the southwest part of the state to see her brother Fred while he attends Cedar Falls conference. John Burlaw named administrator of Christ Byinkman estate. School board held a regular meeting approving plans for the coming year. Akin re elected president. Mrs. Frank Longnecker of Now Inkford helps care for her sick mother Hettie De Armon.

Veterson Adam Rosenstock Waverly Mornis Rosenstock Moe Lakwa Dows O. Mualotte

Mayor Elmer Purdy Injured Falling Into Drain Pit

Independence March 23. Mayor Elmer Purdy fell into a fifty inch deep drain pit while adjusting a steam radiator at the city hall. He wrenched his knee and ankle and will use crutches for a while. He pulled a fire hose into the pit to create a step to escape. Other items note visitors and local moves including Mrs Elmer Norton returning from Webster City with John Pappas, E Murphy recovering from a fall, C A Brooks returning from Cedar Rapids, Ruth Rettig visiting, California returnees, and M A Smith elected resident of the Independence school board. Marion Yount, ill with pneumonia, is able to go outside briefly.

Independence Independence el Purdy Hac Purdy Elmer Norton Peter Pappas Gertrude Mattice Webster City John Pappas Charles Mattice E. Murphy C. A. Brooks Cedar Rapids Alfred Ruth Rettig Waterloo George Rettie Ars Roberts California M.A. Smith Independence School Board WH. CG. Chappell Marion Yount W. CG. Yount

Obituary: Alonzo P. Foster of Winthrop dies at age and pioneer links

Alonzo P. Foster, age near 90, longtime Winthrop resident and surveyor for the U.S. Government, died at his daughter Mrs. Harry Bloom’s home after declining health. Born Oct 2, 1823 near Walcott, N. D., he helped plot Winthrop in 1857, served briefly in the Civil War, and later ran a hotel here. He married Susan Brown in 1859 and left behind daughters Emma Bloom, Anna Grout, Amelia Barger, ten grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Interment at Fairview. funeral officiated by Rev. Charles Foster.

Winthrop Eventida Alonzo P. Foster Harry Bloom Mr. Foster Walcott Dubuaqte Cedar Rapids Dubuque Sioux City Illinois Central System Susan Brown Wotcott Foster So. T. Sixty-ffth Seventh Day Adventist Church Bloom Emma Bloom Denver Cole Anna Grout Amelia Barger Jesup Rex Charles Fost Central City Samuel Bear Fairview Torn Ky Battey Korn Arswold Martec N.C. Hott Surs Marry Bloom Alp William Gris

Uncensored war tales excite and appall readers tonight

Heap Verne Mar speaks at Grace M. church this evening in an advertisement promising vivid, provocative war stories meant to thrill and shock audiences.

Heap Verne Marshall Grace M

Elk Run and Waterloo Notices in One Day

A scattered Waterloo area update lists a reopened Elk Run school session, visiting relatives, and local moves. It includes listing of numerous advertised letters at Waterloo post, along with funeral services for Catherine L. Wangler at St. Joseph’s church and a Wangler Drug Co. closure in tribute. Potential local commerce ad, travel ads, and promotional line on savings complete the miscellany.

Wangler Catherine L. Wangler St. Joseph's Church J. Slattery Calvary Wangler Drug Company

Sulpherb Tablets Offer Spring Purification Aid

Spring brings catarrh neuralgia rheumatic pains and lethargy. Grandmother’s old purifiers used sulphur and molasses. now Sulpherb Tablets combine sulphur cream of tartar and herbs in a laxative blood purifying form. Easy to take with guaranteed results from druggists. Seek Sulpherb Tablets not sulphur tablets.

Waterloo urged to heed appeal for starving Belghum relief

A Waterloo charity drive aims to raise thousands for Belgian and Armenian relief. Ten cents a day could save a life, with funds routed through local banks and a central committee to ensure proper auditing. Prominent backers from the Commercial Club and race Methodist church urge citywide support.

Uno Appealo America Belghum Armenia Waterloo Sendery Verne Marshall Rapids Nts Hoe Gaserto Fospomrs Ln Aptte Ovary Cedar Rapids Tila Commercial National Bank Watariog Savings Bank Weet Relief Commission Eventig Charles V George Williams Race Methodist Church Varduan Cedar Narndle WM. Allan The An Vleck Commercial Club Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company

Things Theatrical Here At Home At Majestic Theatre

The Winter Garden, Rone with Ole Murphy Eugene Cohan and Anna Mae Noll stars a lively program at Majestic Theatre. Dancing by Miss Hell and songs by Murphy Gohan plus comedy by Den ny Dunnigan and West entertain. Back at the Man headlines at Play today and tomorrow with Dorothy Dalton and Kay Chattano.

Winter Garden Rone Majestic Theatre Princip Ole Murphy Eugene Cohan Anna Mae Noll Niss Hell Murphy Gohan Novel Bowne Dave Roth Wellar and Mack Denny and Dunnigan

Trial notes on Graham bequest appeal at Waterloo

A second trial in the case of William Graham against 0 2B proceeds after the supreme court reversed a prior verdict over a $5,000 bequest to Miss Bostie Graham. The case concerns improper instructions and other rulings, with both Graham brothers deceased and their administrator to be substituted as plaintiff.

William Graham Courtright Menra & Love- Joy Supreme Court Bostie Graham Slater William Theodore Graham Graham Brothers Wiliam Graham

Banquet Honors East High Basketball Team

A banquet will be given at the B and M Cafe to honor the East High basketball team. Ten squad members will attend. Coaches Jack Skein and Loren Berry, C. V. Kitne superintendent of East Schools, and Fred J. Miller principal of East High will deliver speeches.

East Ay Jack Skein Loren Berry Kitne Fred J. Miller East High

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