Death of Eugene Refsnider Struck by Auto
Six year old Eugene William Refsnider died at his home after being struck by a car near Randolph street. Born May 11 1908 in Clarion Pennsylvania he moved to the city four years ago. Survived by parents and grandparents with funeral set for Tuesday at 3:00 conducted by Rev. W. Sandford Ingarge. Burial at Elmwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Wiliam Refsnider
Clarence Refsnider
J. J. Green
Randolph Street
Neil
Jim
Clarion
Eugene
Wrest- Milnster Presbyterian Sunday School
E. N. Ross
Oelwein
Will Refsnider
W. H. Ross
J. B. Green
W. If Howrey
Late Ostrander
Cedar Haunds
W. Blenton
Begs for Clothes Without Authority In Des Moines Area
J L Klingaman requests help locating a 12 year old girl who travels Leland Avenue and other streets claiming to beg for the poor. Described in a red sweater with a small heart, she is unauthorized to obtain clothing for the poor and has already collected many items. Citizens are warned not to share donations with unaffiliated seekers.
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J. L. Klingaman
Utie
Des Moines
Leland Avenue
Associated Charities
Temperatures for November 2 from Buchanan Optical Co
Weather readings show midnight to 10 a.m. values with a high of 48 and a low of 42. Historical figures list 1911 35/18, 1912 50/24, and 1913 31/39 as past maxima and minima.
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Buchanan Optical Co
City in Brief Mentions Local Tremors and Travels
A flurry of notices lists Virgil Blackledge in Melbourne on business and J T Sullivan finishing legal work in Chicago. Various residents travel, host guests, or attend meetings. licenses to wed are issued and local church activities occur. A few health quarantines are noted at the city clerk’s office and two Grinnell College faculty members spoke in local churches.
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Virgil Blackledge
Melbourn
Cluctton
J. T. Sullivan
Chicago
W. A. Liven
Loren Risk Hag
Eighmey
Andraf Inna
Iowa City
Tily
Allene
St. Mary's School
Knoxville
F. J. Eighmey
B. Maynard
CE As Gas & Electric
Fourth Street
Grinnell College
Papita
A. X. Tuttle
Plymouth Church
John D. Faul
Society Entertainment by Women of First Church
The Indies of First Presbyterian church, who staged two plays at the Litchfield home, are to repeat the event at the church Wednesday evening for men, women and children. The plays, The Packing of the Home Missionary Barrel and How Not To Do It, are designed for churches offering wholesome lessons and amusement.
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The
Indies
First Presbyterian Church
H. L. Litchfeld
Litchfield
Ad Society of the Church
Home Missionary
Mrs. Fred Ester Adams to host Franklin Fire Hundred Club
Mrs. Fred Ester Adams of 40 Franklin Street will entertain members of the Franklin Fire Hundred Club tomorrow afternoon.
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Fred Ester Adams
Franklin Street
Franklin Fire Hundred Club
Irw Grocery Store Opens at 987 Sycamore Street
Joe Schlesman, formerly of Iowa Cleaning and Tye Works, opens a new Irw Grocery Store at 987 Sycamore Street corner of Eighth tomorrow morning. The building is new with a full stock of fresh groceries, prompt delivery, and moderate prices. First week offers attract new customers with exceptional inducements on staple lines. Mr Selleaman brings wholesale and retail grocery experience and is a known business figure.
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Joe Schlesman
Iowa Cleaning and Tye Works
Sycamore Street
Eighth
Schlosman
Selleaman
Waterloo Pastor to Conduct Revivals in Charles City
Waterloo pastor I. W. Lo Dorvan of First Pantie church heads to Charles City to lead two weeks of revival meetings at First Baptist church assisted by Rev. Ir. and Mrs. Frown noted as prominent Tap ist singers. During absence, First church will be supplied. License notices list Marion R. Williams and Beulah Hoffman in Waterloo.
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I. W. Lo Dorvan
First Pantie Church
Charles City
First Baptist Church
Waterloo
Marsh Appeals for Yes Vote on Crop Improvement Project
W W Marsh sends a paid appeal to Iowa Dairy Separator employees urging a yes vote to support the Black Hawk County Crop Improvement association. He promises cheaper living through abundant vegetables and fruits, larger crops, and local profits, noting government support and urging Waterloo residents to back the plan tomorrow morning.
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Iowa Dairy Separator Company
W. W. Marsh
Black Hawk County Crop Improvement Association
Black Hawk
Ack Hawk County
Waterloo
United States
Black Hawk County
Waterlolo
Marsh
Scotland Triumphs Over England At Byrnes Park
Scotland defeated England 3 to 1 at Byrnes Park on Sunday in a hard fought match. England led early as Sam Thompson opened the scoring for Scotland, then Martin pulled ahead for the Scots. Five minutes from time Martin, assisted by his father, added another goal, with a third match planned in the near future.
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Scotland
Byrnes Park
England
Sam Thompson
Martin
Ture
Dense city property sale details at Vine and Walnut streets
A description notes purchase of the dowlie house at Vine Walnut and Fourth streets owned by John R Rector and occupied by his and L R Renhan families. Possession in one year. The property fronts 47 feet on Vine Street and 0 feet on Fourth, with a likely plan to become prime business property.
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Yagi
Vine, Walnut
Fourth Streets
John R. Rector
L. R. Renhan
Vine Street
Fourth
le Hound
Draft Sent to Kaltenbach Boys
Mrs John Kaltenbach plans to send funds by draft or mail to her sons Fred and Adolph in southern Germany then monitor payments through an American consul if needed The family also notes tourists leaving Waterloo to join the Kaiser's army and opposes that idea The piece ends with a theatre ad and a church sermon report at First Presbyterian on the Medo Persian and Grecian empires.
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Germany
Kaltenpath
Fred
Adolph
Waterloo
John Kaltenbach
Kaltenbach
John Robertson Macartney
First Presbyterian Church
Macartney
No Church Fete Delays Waterloo LDS Church Plans
At a Labor temple meeting a dozen alders of the Latter Day Saints decided Waterloo membership must grow further before erecting a church. The faith is gaining some footing. representatives have been evangelizing locally for weeks. Mrs John Smith, injured by an auto at Washington and Park, was moved home to 614 South Street from Presbyterian hospital and is progressing satisfactorily.
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Earl Eldridee
Presbyterian Hospital
Fins
Geo Oie
the 'Tidge
Mras Beulah Alexander
Latter Day Saints
Labor Temple
Waterloo
Aect
Death by self in Vinton ends life of James Sawyer
Vinton reports James Sawyer, 76, committed suicide at his home with a revolver, amid poor health and grief after wife’s death. A Civil War veteran and longtime steward of the Iowa College for the Blind, he leaves two brothers, a sister, and a daughter, Mrs. C. Gerbrich, in Vinton. Also noted: Carl Deittich’s serious car crash near Mt. Auburn. S F Parzybok’s ditch-landing and ankle injury. Rev. L A Swisher’s farewell sermon as he heads to Chattanooga Tenn.
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Vinton
James Sawyer
Sawyer
New York
Wisconsin
Thirty-fourth
Wisconsin Volunteers
Iowa College For the Blind
Carl Deittich
F. Parzybok
L. A. Swisher
Methodist Church
Tramp Shot After Robbery Near Reinbeck
A tramp shot in the left lung at 6 am near Reinbeck after a confrontation with two other vagrants. He, later identified as Juin Meyers of Jew, Tex, was taken to Marshalltown hospital with a slim chance of survival. Bloodhounds and local police pursued two armed men described as middle aged. a chase continued through the day with no capture reported.
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Reinbeck
Juin Meyers
Tex
Sinters
Texas
Wilbur Terrall
Marshalltown
Cedar Falls
Rock Island
Terrall Yard
Terrall
Charley Bean
Sheriff Shores
Leighton
Wagner
Waterloo
Alender
Throwing the Shoe and More Strange Notes
The clipping blends folklore on dowry customs in southern France with technical notes on shrapnel and armor, then shifts to a locust plaque monument in Utah and a satirical take on weather science. It ends with Congressman Connolly’s arrival aboard the G. W. at 1:50 pm, staying until midnight.
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Congressman Connolly
Gutierrez Elected Provisional President of Mexico
El Paso nov 3 reports from Aguas Calientes show the revolutionary congress elected Eulalio Gutierrez provisional president. Gutierrez, a grocer turned revolutionary, won 88 votes with Juan Cabral second at 20. Carranza threatens civil war if Villa and Zapata are not ousted.
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el Paso
Tex
Conference of Revolutionary Elicts
Aguas Calientes
Carranza
Eulalio Guterres
Mexico
Gutierrez
Ban Lua Potosi
Villa
Juan Cabral
Sonora
Washington, D. C
Mexico City
Villa Lana Zapata
Washington
Vera Cruz
United States
State Department
Body of Gen Chaffee to start funeral journey east
Lieut. Gen Adna R Chaffee will have his body moved from Los Angeles to Washington D C for burial in Arlington likely Saturday. A military guard from the Seventh Infantry California National Guard will escort the coffin from the home to the train with Christian Science services held beforehand. In the funeral party are Mrs Chaffee her brother Capt Rockwell a daughter and Lieut Howard.
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Los Angeles
Adna R. Chaffee
Washington, D. C
Arlington Cemetery
Military Guard of Honor
Seventh Infantry
National Guard of California
Loyal Legionalag
Christian Science Services
Washington
Chaffee
Capt. Rockwell
J. H. Howard
Lieut. Howard
Livestock Market Reacts To Quarantine Order
Chisago November 2 The livestock market moved in nervous fashion as quarantine rumors spread. Most trades occurred before official confirmation, with cattle and sheep prices dropping briefly and then recovering. Hogs rose 15 to 20 cents from the prior close after a Saturday dip.
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Chisago
Evangelistic Meetings End at Walnut Street Baptist Church
Revival services at Walnut Street Baptist Church and Champlin chapel concluded with Lawrence B. Greenwood of Boston delivering a farewell sermon. The final service drew a crowded crowd and, along with earlier meetings, yielded strong revival interest and many reported conversions. Several accessions to the church are expected soon. Greenwood befriended locals across creeds during his stay.
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Walnut Street
Baptist Church
Champlin Chapel
Lawrence B. Greenwood
Boston
Evangelist Greenwood
City
the Baptist Church
Fifty survivors rescued from Rohula hospital ship wreck
Whitby England Nov 2 Fifty persons clinging to wreckage of the British hospital ship Rohuta rescued by a motor lifeboat. the captain among them. Total saved 19 146, unknown exact losses about fifty four. War loan payments reach 1 175 000 000, 78 percent of total.
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Whitby
England
Here
Berlin
Hague
London
East High Students Cheer Cedar Rapids Waterloo Victory
East High held a pep meeting this morning celebrating Saturdays Cedar Rapids Waterloo game. The score was tied but locals say the home team outclassed Cedar Rapids in many ways. Speeches from the coach and players drew applause as the yell master led school yells. The team will host Dubuque High next Saturday.
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East High
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque High School
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Claim
Mothers can rest easy as the product promises quick relief from clogged bowels and feverish illness in children. The ad touts a gentle laxative effect, notes safety for all ages, warns against counterfeit syrups, and instructs to buy a 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company with a matching label.
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California
Caliornia
Waterloo in Running for 1915 Northwestern Road Congress
Waterloo has a chance to host the 1915 Northwestern Road Congress, with several cities in contention. Secretary Chas Van Vleck received a letter from Robert Carson of Iowa City, Iowa, noting the executive committee will decide the location after considering Waterloo’s advantages and submitting them to J B Kee, secretary of the congress.
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Waterloo
Northwestern Road Congress
Chas. van Vleck
Board of Trade Today
Robert Carson
Iowa City
Iowa
Milwaukee
Cargon
van Vieck
J. B. Kee
Congress
Bronava cited for Mate Repre preventive event
Mrs. Clara Cook of Cedar Falls hosted the Arla club at a full day meeting with dinner at noon. The afternoon featured conversation and sawing, several musical numbers by Helene Cook Liebe and guests from Enriville and Bloomington. Next Wednesday Mrs. H. W. Schultz to entertain.
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Arla Club
Clara Cook
Cedar Falls
Helene Cook
C. E. Liebe
Enriville
Cook
Ferguson
Bloomington
B. 8. Childs
H. W. Schultz
Halloween Party Hosted by Balensieter and Bachle
Mrs Rose Balensieter and Miss Louise Bachle entertained a group of girls Saturday at 28 Cherry Street home. Rooms featured Halloween decor with a large table dome, yellow and black streamers, witch figures, and a centerpiece. Black cat favors were given as games and contests filled the evening.
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Hallowe'en
Rose Balensieter
Louise Bachle
Cherry Atreat
Hallowe’en
Fall Weather Grips Waterloo In Indian Summer
Waterloo enjoys an Indian summer with warm Sunday and park picnics while dairy cattle congress reminiscences spark conversations. Bathing beach draws crowds though water remains cold. mercury fell to 42 at 7 am and reached 64 by 4 pm on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Dairy Cattle Congress
Self Denial Month Observed by First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church announces Self Denial Month for November with a special thank offering on the last Sabbath. Members are urged to bring a generous monetary gift as expression of gratitude and thanksgiving. pastor reported the bank offering is expected to be unusually large this year.
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Ffirat Baptist Church
Preachers J B Bates and James Black to speak at Gladbrook union service
J B Bates and James Black plan to travel by auto to Gladbrook next Sunday for a union service of all churches weather permitting. Mr Black once ran a business in Gladbrook before moving to Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Bates
James Black
Gladbrook
Mr. Black
Waterloo
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