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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1915

Page

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Waterloo Woman's Club Elects Officers In Annual Meeting

The Waterloo Woman's Club held its annual meeting at the Unitarian church electing officers for the next year. Reports showed growth in membership from 43 to 261, progress in civic projects, child welfare, comfort stations, cleanup week, gardens in schools, and scholarship loans. The club plans a reception for the State Medical Society and highlighted various departmental reports and upcoming activities.

Waterloo Woman's Club Te Universalist Church FL. Marquis the State University Rd. Howzer Fred Austin P. A. Bassett Margaret ¥. Clark Civic Department E. M. Storm EL AL Boggs Chester Cadwallader Grace F. Jerger Fine Arts Department Mary Edgerton BE. L. Johnson State Federation of Woman’s Clubs Garden Work Committee Scholarship and Loan Fund L. E. Fowler F. L. Marquis W. R. Law H. B Boies Harry Shaw J. E. Bragdon Woman’s Club State Medical Society M .B. M. Storm South Street

Verne E. Lichty Loses His Limb

Verne E. Lichty, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Lichty, residing at 1423 Franklin Street, lost his left leg below the knee last Christmas Eve after a football injury. He underwent amputation at a Rochester hospital following unsuccessful treatment and long convalescence on crutches.

Las Mayo Bros Mro B. F. Lichig Franklin Street Roches

Women from local church host county farm gathering

A delegation of women from the W. C. Z. Aland Orton Cocational church led by Rev. G. EB. toy met on the county farm lawn yesterday afternoon. After a long service Rev. Mr. Parker delivered a short address. The event was deeply devout and warmly hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Morris who oversee the home and entertained the visitors.

W. C. Z. Aland Orton

Things Theatrical Here At Home At The Plaza

Large crowds welcomed late Mary Bickford in Hearts Adrift at the Plaza. The feature will project today with Victrola pipe organ and piano praise for the performers and management. Tomorrow and Wednesday a new release Eagle's Nest arrives under V L S E. At the Palace Today and Tomorrow William Elliott stars Woman and Wine a five part photoplay.

Plaza Plana Mary Bickford Terri Victrola Ralph Mugen Hix Misa Jiose Diatt Wieterlog Eagle's Nest V-L-S-E Corporation Theore Paris Smartie Paria New York

Waterloo Girl Dies at Rapids

Hazel Bidduph Slifsgard, wife of J T Slifsgard, died last night at 10 15 in St. Josephs hospital Cedar Rapids after a two week illness. 2 1/2 years old? The daughter of W C Biddulph of Waterloo, she leaves sister Vivian and brothers Old and Clem. Her husband and two children Robert and Vera survive. She had lived in Cedar Rapids since marriage and the remains will be brought to Waterloo for burial from St Josephs Catholic church Wednesday morning at 9 oclock.

J. T. Slifsgard Hazel Biddulph St. Jake’s Hospital Cedar Rapids Slifsgard Our Lady of Victory Academy Waterloo W. C. Biddulph Vivian Old Clem Robert Vera St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Frost Saturday Night Did Not Harm Plants

Vegetation narrowly escaped damage as a cold period extended nearly two weeks with a close call on Saturday night. Beans, tomatoes, potatoes, corn, fruit blossoms remained unharmed while heavy frost formed on walks and grass. The cold period ended yesterday and a southeast wind may bring moisture. The grass crop is thriving and winter wheat and oats look promising.

Rushland release after police report clears suspect

A man named Rushland, arrested by Sheriff Henderson on a robbery probe, is declared innocent after Chief Dennis in Philadelphia wired that the right man is not in custody. The sheriff released Rushland last Saturday following the telegram. Fire destroys a chicken coop behind the Lynch home on Walnut street at 10 10 last evening. poultry perishes and the fire damages the fence and barn but the stable is saved. Insurance ad promotesMill er McCartney agency. May luncheon planned for Franklin Five Hundred club at Hotel Russell-Lamson tomorrow at 1 oclock.

Rushland Henderson Dennis Philadelphia P. B. Lynch Walnut Street Hoss

Noted Cedar Falls Visitors and Local Changes

Over Sunday guest Fred A Ra oell of Chicago and other visitors figure in Cedar Falls notes. Miss Effie Waris travels to Chicago. Roger Leavitt heads there. Mrs Elizabeth Merrill sells Washington street home to the federal government for the new post office site and moves to apartments over Mazanti's. Local officials, church and school figures, moving plans, and upcoming college debates are outlined alongside personnel changes and community news.

Cedar Falls Fred A. Raoell Chicago J. C. Radell Effie Waris Gertrude Pierce Roger Leavitt Sara M. Riggs Chapter AB Clarinda Elizabeth Merrill Washington Street Post Office Mazanti’s Joe B. Clay Black Hawk Hotel J. C. Knox Waterloo A. G. Thompson Three Rivers, Mich Fred Markley W. H. McClure West Second Street Philip Arnold Detroit Miss Huntley College Library Woman's Missionary Union of Cedar Fally Delpha Davis Serbia Edward Noble New York City Merner Noble Tw Plains J. Callen Pittsburgh Presbyterian Church A. H. Speers Shenandoah Hunter Ufford Elsie Snavely Tiffin Jennie Speck Kensington W. F. Pilsbury West First Street State Teachers’ College Amelia Kecklinger International Harvester Company Danish Rethiehens J. Christiansen Twentythird Streets Smith Highland Park College Des Moines Philippine Islands United States Highland Park Wilharm R. B. Wilharim Town Street Wilbur N. Uostrog

Cedar Falls DAR Holds Annual Election During Social Meeting

Cedar Falls chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual meeting Saturday at the Paulger home with near full attendance. Regretful reports from retiring officers were followed by an election naming Mrs. C. H. Wise as regent and a slate of officers including Miss Lillian Goodwhite and Miss Henriette Thornton as vice regents, Miss Julia Curtis as treasurer, and other posts. An Lincoln birthday address by Miss Sara Findlay Rice was distributed, and a Lincoln celebration dinner followed with a published supper and social time.

Cedar Falla Daughters of the American Revolution Mabel Genavieve Paulger Farley Glenn Ridge N. J W. H. Bedford City T. Jerry Burr Independence Olive McClure Markley C. H. Wise August Freier Julia Curd Lillian Goodwhie Henriett Thornton 8. E. Green Julia Curtis D.N. Hurd Genevieve Paulger Eldredge W'lson Edith C. Buck Julia N. Hurd Frederickson Abraham Lincoln W. W. Gist Sara Findlay Rice Lincoln

Cedar Falls May Seed A Business College Prospect

A promising plan emerges for Cedar Falls to establish a business college with complete equipment. Field secretary P. F. Randall from Draugh ton's Practical Business College has spent a week in the city, gaining support from the Commercial club to recruit enough students to start the college.

Cedar Falls 5. P. Randall Draughton Practical Business College

May Fete at Iowa State Teachers College Next Wednesday

Cedar Falls notes a May fête at Iowa State Teachers College with a 10 am parade and 2 pm pageant including May queen Irene Simpson, tableaux, dances, and a 8 pm Cedar Falls band concert. Also coverage of the Cedar Falls Woman's Club political science and history department election tomorrow at 2:30 pm with Mrs. C P Colegrove leading and Dr C H Meyerhalz speaking on schools and citizenship.

Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers’ College Irene Simpson Robin Hood Cedar Falls Woman's Club C.P. Colegrove J. M. Fisk C. H. Meyerhalz

Mrs John Wilcox Dies at Daughter’s Home

Mrs John Wilcox died this morning at her daughter Mrs Gates home 209 Washington street after a winter illness She was 75 years old and survived by three daughters and a son Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at the Gates home with Rev J W Holland officiating

Women Held in Dope Ring Probe in Morrison Law Case

Mrs Edith Hargrove and Mrs Violet Dennis were arrested early Saturday and held in the county jail as investigators probe charges they sold habit forming drugs in violation of Morrison law. Officers report locating several customers. A Waterloo lodge meeting is announced for Tuesday evening May 11 at the Masonic temple with regular business and balloting. Master Masons invited.

Edith Hargrove Violet Dennis Hargrove Alford Waterloo Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Temple

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin promotes gentle relief

The text touts a laxative herb and pepsin mix sold as Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It claims rapid relief from stomach congestion and foul bowels, with a free trial offer to Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello, addressing concerns about harsh purgatives.

W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

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