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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1912

Page

8

Victor Herbert and Grand Orchestra at Waterloo May 17

At Waterloo an afternoon and evening concert by Victor Herbert and his fifty‑strong orchestra promises a program of magnificent variety. Soprano Agnes Kimball, tenor Ivan Williams, contralto Clara Drew, Irish tenor John Finnegan, and baritone Charles G Washturn headline a cast praised for lyric, dramatic, and expressive range. Frank Croxton fronts the bass with robust tone, while all are associated with major arts groups in New York and Chicago.

Victor Herbert Waterloo Agnes Kimball New York City Lelties Ivan Williams Clara Drew John Finnegan New York St. Patrick's Charles G. Washturn Victor Merhert Ilo Frank Croxton New York Oratorio Society Hoston Handel and Hardn Society Chicago Apollo Clik Grace M America Mra Frank Kellogg Wakr A. W. Hawver BF Lichty M. Bentleys Aflernooan Mire Fo Mighmey Harles Ferensen Rockford Wo Oh, Tayior

Judge Acquits Mrs. Rasmussen in Child Assault Case

In Cedar Falls a judge acquitted Mrs. Rasmussen of assaulting the children of Leon Miller, citing insufficient evidence. The Millers have separated. the children stay with the mother as Mr. Miller denounced the alleged mistreatment.

Cedar Falls Cummins

Grace Jerger Attends Iowa Medical Meeting Banquet

Dr Grace Jerger returned from Burlington where the State Society of Iowa Medical Women held its annual convention. Twenty members attended the association meeting and thirty five guests enjoyed a banquet at Hotel Burlington with physicians wives included. Jerger served as toastmistress and speakers included Dr Mary McEwen and Dr Julia Meridath of Chicago.

Grace Jerger Burlington State Society of Iowa Medical Tmne Iowa Medical Society Medels Hotel Hurtingen Mary McEwen Julia Meridath Chicaco Burlington Hospital J. McEwen Jp. Jeter Grace Jere F Offics Bf Georgia Stewart Er Moines Jerger Cedar Rapids

Concert Night With Friends Echoes New York Symphony

A group of friends attended a concert by the New York Symphony Orchestra last night, enjoying a performance described as memorable and engaging.

New York Symphony Orchestra

Tribesmen revolt as caliph slain in Morocco

In Casa Blenca Moroces on May 9 tribesmen in the Marakesh suburbs rose in revolt following the assassination of the caliph. Officials' residences were looted as agitation against Sultan Mula Hafid of Morroen gains ground inside Marakesh.

Casa Blenca Moroces Marakesh Morocco Moroeen Mula Hafid

Young Heads Confederates Commander in Chief Vote

Macon Georgia May to General Ben ner TL. Young of Louisville Kentucky, commander of the Arms of Tennessee, was elected commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans today, tomato and cabbage plants at t HW, Kighmey's grocery.

Macon Benner TL. Young Louisville Tennessee United Confederate Veterans Today T. HW Kighmey's Grocery

Short Stories Tersely Told

Mr and Mrs Louis Hecklinger return from a month in Colfax where Mrs Hecklinger sought relief from rheumatism N Clausen of Cedar Falls Rug Co attends Rexall annual meeting in Des Moines The Cedar Falls Chinese population observes a local holiday Owen Dram visits Cedar Falls from the poor farm noting a long walk for an elderly man

Louis Hecklinger Colfax Hecklinger N. Clausen Cedar Falls Rug Co Des Moines Rexall Cor Owen Dram

Society News: Town Weds Miss Sarah Keiser and Mr Judalph Henderson

Society notes cover a wedding at Immaculate Conception church with extensive ceremony details, gifts, reception, and guests from families Keiser and Henderson, plus mentions of out-of-town visitors. Also listed are multiple church meetings, ladies aid clubs, officers elected, and social gatherings at various homes with dinners, sewing circles, and programs across First Baptist, East Park, Grace M E, Westminster, and Pilgrim classes.

Sarit Krebe Judalph Hender Pot Pha B. Taba Bes Theodore Wolfrim Ate Witte Mapper Alfred Lwlite Wong Co Arnd Aire Minera Tathendorf Mise Jalia Ernaedf Replia Behute Fava Mra. Kehe Tex Hie Warerton Pleaser Lens Pleaser London Tle cComuperedal National Tank Atrs Heiser Fais Che Gronm Lieutenm Friedin Meewer Nik Mir Amd Louis Wetne Minnerva Fate Tomades Tripoli Mes Mra B. Solbwiseh Mies Keiser Pleine Mor Poeharisineg Wiliam Wente Fred Wente Waverly W. OC Kehe Wiliam Kehe Fpoow. Kehe Womm. Kehe Maxfield First Baptist Ladies of the First Baptist Church Hone Missionary Society FE. Hoffman W. R. Cole Linneh A. 7. Wa Thomas Heller Mabel Young Cuba China AL H. Pinkerhon Grocery East Park Ladies’ Aid Society East Park Presbyterian Church J. 5. Dewhirst Edwards Street

Fire Departments Readies Aid With Standard Hose Threads

Fire chief A A Dunham prepared for possible aid to Vin ton after a destructive fire at First Presbyterian church. He learned the Vin ton firemen called for help at 4 p m but the blaze was controlled within an hour. Wa terlon uses eight threads per inch while national standard is seven and a half. Dunham is buying hose with the regulation threads to conform and to aid neighboring towns in great fires.

A. A. Dunham Vinton First Presbyterian Church Dunham Waterlon

Potatoes and staples rise in price in local market

Potatoes both old and new are higher as wholesale prices advance in Chicago. Local retailers show limited passes through to consumers with strong tubers at 40 to 44 cents per peck and up to $1.50 per bushel in one store. New potatoes up about 20 cents wholesale, retail typically 3 cents per pound, some stores 10 cents. Orange creamery butter at 36 cents, Waterloo and Vinton 35. Eggs 10 to 18 cents per dozen. Fine strawberries quoted at 15 cents a quart, with plentiful supply.

Chicago Waterloo Vinton

A P Man's Child Dead in Des Moines

Mildred Cos tello, 16 months old, daughter of E J Cos tello Des Moines Associated Press correspondent, died early this morning after a two week illness.

Des Moines Mildred E. J. Costello The Associated Press

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