City Observes Mothers Day Amid Lusitania Sinking Reflections
Waterloo churches decorated with red and white carnations for Mothers Day. Sermons centered on motherhood and Christian training, with references to the Lusitania sinking glooming services. Ministers from First Presbyterian Calvary Evangelical Central Christian Plymouth Congregational and other churches spoke on mothers influence and home life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
J. R. Macartney
First Presbyterian Church
Calvary Evangelical Church
WL AL Waetten
AL Moore
Central Christian Church
Central Christian Church Spoke On “Muther
Plymouth Congregational
J. F. Moar
Carnell College
First Methodist Church
W. F. Spry
EL Dehngon
John E. Stout
Northrup
Tohnson
Grace Methodist Church
J. O A. Northrup
Congregation of
Grace Church
Florence Maskill
Kolmar
India
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
First Evangelies Church
E. J. Lang
Eng
Malone Denies Lusitania Guns on Board
New York May 10 Dudley Field Malone collector of the port issued an official denial to Berlin reports that the Lusitania had guns mounted when she sailed. He said the ship was inspected before sailing and carried no armament. Herman Winter of Cunard denied the claim, stating the ship carried no guns, only 2400 cases of Remington safety cartridges and unloaded steel shrapnel shells as ordinary cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dudley Field Malone
Berlin
Herman Winter
Cuvardae
Lusitania
De Wagenaere Fund Grows Through Reader Donations
The De Wagenaere fund increases steadily with small contributions from readers. No large gifts yet but amounts from 40 cents to several dollars arrive regularly. The Courier and Reporter trusts locals will provide enough to fund the Belgian youth’s education and business training. Names listed include Samuel F. Stevenson of Waterloo, Elizabeth Davidson of Waterloo, Nathan Bennet of Cedar Rapids, MacGluke of Waterloo, William E. Peters of Oelwein, and Bertha Stapel of Oelwein. Also noted is a divorce suit: Fiossie Lempp sues Joseph Lempp for divorce with temporary alimony and an injunction request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund de Wagenaere
Courier and Reporter
Samuel F. Stevenson
Waterloo
Elizabeth Davidson
Nathan Bennet
Cedar Rapids
MacGlukee
William E. Peters
Oelwein
Bertha Stapel
Fiossie Lempp
Joseph Lempp
Moline
SIP Arayle Sirest
Whittier School and Lutheran Building Plans Announced
The Immanuel Lutheran denomination will start a new brick two story building at Walnut and Fremont this week. At the same time a four room addition will begin at Whittier School on Third Avenue West. Combined expenditures run about 45 000. The Lutheran building replaces a former one story structure and will include a 12 foot basement. The Whittier addition adds four rooms and enlarges the school to match existing architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran
Walnut
Fremont Streets
Whittier
Third Avenue West
Sumnanne Luthern School
Whittier Shoolhouse
Clork
Fourth Week of Roosevelt Trial Opens in Rush
Syracuse N Y May 10 The trial of William Barnes libel suit against Colonel Theodore Roosevelt enters its fourth week with counsel for the plaintiff gathering in the end of testimony about Albany printing. A mass of testimony on public printing and public money fills the record. It appears the defense seeks to expedite matters to test its case quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
SN. Y
William Barnes
Theodore Roosevelt
Albany
Heseurt
City in Brief Updates From Local Community
Florence Haggard circle of Central Christian church meets tonight with Mrs. W. E. Link. Caryse Spencer of 141 Williston Avenue is quarantined for scarlet fever. Miss Neva Warrison travels to Kansas City to visit Mrs. Ralph Allen. Dr. and Mrs. Howe of Ottumwa visit Mr. and Mrs. Q. O. Hemsworth. Mrs. Andrew Federson and Betty plan Davenport return after visit with L. H. Edwards family, who is recovering from pneumonia. Ladies Spring Union of Universalist church to meet 2:30 pm Wednesday at 304 Hileman & Gindt building. hosted by Mrs. N. W. Frisbie with assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Haggard
Central Christian Church
W. E. Link
Fred Tunks
F. R. Hol
Jesup
Caryse Spencer
Williston Avenue
Neva [Warrison
Ralph Allen
Kansas City
Howe
Ottumwa
QO. W. Hemsworth
Andrew Federson
Betty
Davenport
L. H. Edwards
Dwards
Spring Union of Universalist Church
N. W. Frisbie
Hileman & Gindt
Frisbie
W.N. Barr
Bessie Lawrence
Local Fraternal and Alumni Meetings Scheduled
Holy Name court No 1025 W C O F meets tonight in Sacred Heart hall. W C O F No 465 meets Tuesday in RK of G hall. Waterloo Chapter No 128 OES meets 7 30 Wednesday at Masonic temple with social hour at 8. Alumni of O I V A meet 7 45 Tuesday May 11 at waiting station then travel to a listed venue.
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Holy Name Court
Sacred Heart Hall
G. Hall
Waterloo
Noa
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
W. C. Tiddulph
Cascaden
A Sure Way To End Dandruff
A vintage ad promises a dandruff cure using four ounces of plain liquid arvon applied at night to moisten and rub into the scalp. By morning most of the dandruff supposedly dissolves, with three to four follow up applications ending all signs. It claims itching stops instantly and hair becomes shiny soft and lustrous.
Vanderbilt Heroism At Sinking Ship Aids Woman
London May 10 survivor Thomas Slidell of New York testified Alfred Vanderbilt, unable to swim, removed his life belt and placed it around a young woman on the Lusitania deck before the vessel sank. Slidell and Herbert Stone of New York were in the smoking room when the torpedo struck. They both moved to the deck as the ship tilting, Stone seeking the upper deck while Slidell went below. Slidell later could not find Stone again among survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kow Capitalist
Herbert St. Stone
London
Thomas Slidell
New York
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Mr. Stone
Waterloo Gets 16 Convention
Waterloo has been chosen to host the 1916 convention of the Iowa Association of Postal Clerks and Letter Carriers. The decision came via a telegram to Postmaster M. H. Kelly from Frank K. Busby, with Waterloo selected over Clinton. An attempt will be made to attract the 1916 convention of the Iowa Association of Assistant Postmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
State Association of Postal Clerks and
M. H. Kelly
Frank K. Busby
Pastaffies
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Assistant Postmasters’ Association of
Iowa
Alhia
German paper upholds sinking of Lusitania
The MUnch Staats Zeitung editorial says the Lusitania was not an American ship and American lives lost do not endanger US Germany relations. It argues Americans ignored warnings and aligned with British interests, accusing the German government of cowardice since the war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Miineis Staats-Zeitung
United States
Germany
Republic
Court in Session Opens May District Court
Judges Mullach and Boies preside at the May term of district court which convened today. When the jury comes next Monday some of the criminal cases may be tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullach
Boies
District Court
Prospect Club Aims for State Golf Tourney
Waterloo prospects sharpen form for Iowa State Golf Association meet at Cedar Rapids Country Club June 21 to 26. At least a dozen Waterloo golfers expected to enter. entries close June 14. Fred McClain leads a strong field as several others push for honors in multiple flights. Nearly 100 golfers played yesterday in match games and hoursomes, including a 57 hole contest the longest this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Golf Club
Iowa State Golf Association
Cedar Rapide
Gallera
Waterloo
W. H. Dunshee
Gedur Rapids
Paul B. Talbot
Talbot
Prospect Course
Fred McClain
Memorial Day Speaker Named for Greene High and Janesville
Attorney James C. Murtagh has been chosen to deliver the Greene high school commencement address on Friday May 28 and the Memorial day address in Janesville on Saturday May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Murtagh Haa
Greene High School
Janesville
Louis Frank Surprises Friends After Illness Convalescence
Loula Frank, confined at the Colonial apartments by illness for over a month, was seen on the street Saturday. His improvement has been rapid in recent days, but he will need time before resuming his usual activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loula Frank
Colonial Apartments
Peter F Doherty Dies in Waterloo Burial in Dubuque
Peter F Doherty longtime Waterloo resident buried Saturday morning in Dubuque. His son F J Doherty of this city attended the funeral along with several relatives from Waterloo and other communities. Moran prior to her marriage and four well known in Waterloo were noted in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Doherty
Peter F. Doherty
Waterloo
Dubuque
F. 3. Doherty
P. F. Doherty
Ree
Mita el Moran
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Buchanan
Vanderbilt
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WHI
Memorial Day Sphraider
R. Lee
Sycamore St
Neat Palace Theatre
Sons OF Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Stereopticon
Louis Frank
Tura
Bank of Stability and Progress
Xmas Club
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Black Hawk National Bank
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U.S
Pat Ree Mises
Waterloo Auto & Supply Co
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