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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1911

Page

10

Pleasant evening of P E O chapter plans and reports

An upbeat Waterloo social night at Mrs George Lichty’s home featured a short business session, talks on Alice Freeman Palmer and women’s colleges, and a convention report by Mrs Margaret Kingsbury. Members highlighted attendees including Miss VanMetre and Mrs Winona Reeves, followed by a social hour with light refreshments.

George EB. Lichty Franklin Street Margaret Kingsbury Wingsbury Wellesley Vassar Smith Bryn Mar Mt. Holyoke Woowen VanMetre Iowa Waterloo Edith Prouty Morris Julia Holzer Emma Jenney Pinkerton J. W. Richards Emmons Johnson Leonard, Bown, Haugh Rowell and Krapfel Mary Coughtry Iors Rose and Gray Miss Herfurth Eklund Leslie Kern

Remarkable Kidney Treatment Promises Cure All

A Michigan firm distributes a new kidney disease treatment claimed to cure backache and related disorders. Dr Derby’s Kidney Pills are sold nationwide, backed by guarantees and testimonials, with free samples offered through druggists.

Frm Michigan Bright Tr. Derby Br. Derbs Senator Stevenson Seening Ton Olympia Dr. Derby

Paul Gillilland Dies of Typhoid at 22

Paul Gillilland, 22, a clerk in the state senate for two sessions, died after a long typhoid illness. Son of Senator Shirley Gillland of Glenwood, he suffered a relapse last winter and never fully recovered. He is survived by his parents and a sister Miss Grace, 18, studying music in Rochester, N.Y.

B.F. Swisher Yes Moines Paul Gillilland State Senate Shirley Gillland Glenwood Moulton Grace Rochester N.Y Paul

Dwindlers Claim Tied to United Doctors in Iowa Swindle

Public warning says men pose as doctors and agents of the United Doctors to collect money in Iowa. Waterloo office is the only genuine location, with no travel agents or hotel calls, and a $200 reward for prosecutions of impostors.

Iowa United Doctors United Doctors’ Institute Marsh-Place Waterloo Institute Waterloo Omaha Ilinoia United

Funeral plans noted for Swisher family kin

It is probable that some peers of the Swisher family will attend the funeral services. Senator Shirley Gillitland is well known in this country. He was spoken at the Chautauqua and has visited here with other members of his family.

Swisher Shirley Gillitland

Delegates Return From Episcopal Diocesan Convention

Delegates from St. Mark's parish return home from Sioux City after the Episcopal diocesan convention. Rev. G W Hinkle was named chairman of the standing committee. Christ church vestrymen Ansel Humphress and T W Place stay briefly for business and family visits. Auxiliary delegates Mrs. Matt Parrott Mrs. Hayward Mrs. C A Mills return home or stop en route.

Co. O. Lamson Sioux City St. Mark's Parish G. W. Hinkle Christ Episcopal Church Ansel Humphress T. W. Place Christchurch J. W. Place Matt Parrott Hayward Woman’‘s Auxiliary Hinkle C. A. Mills Auxilary Storm Lake

Sinking of artesian wells faces casing obstruction and big pump

The third well, midway between Nos 1 and 2, sinks casing to 849 feet marking Jordan sandstone. Obstruction at 600 feet delayed progress. no reamer yet. Wells 1 and 2 sit 2090 feet apart. the largest well uses 20 inch diameter casing and a 75 HP motor driving a pump of 800 to 1000 gallons per minute. Water under pressure remains below surface. future pumps and the large 4,000,990 pump are pending installation.

St. Peter's Jordan

Foundation for project to finish by tomorrow

The article notes that the foundation for the project will be completed by tomorrow, signaling rapid progress toward the next construction phase. No other details are provided in the accessible text.

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Gas men attend district meeting in Iowa

Austin Burt of the Citizens Gas and Electric Co. leaves for Clinton Iowa to attend the Iowa District Gas association where he presides as president as its three day session starts tomorrow. W B Addy and H B Maynard head tonight for the same meeting and will present papers. Mabel Antone remains very ill at 161 Linwood avenue with scarlet fever for a week.

Austin Burt Citizens Gas and Electiic Co Clinton Iowa District Gas Association W. B. Addy H. B. Maynard Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Waterloo Mabel Antone Linwood Avenue

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