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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1914
Page
5
In 1912 Vancouver issued more than three thousand building permits reflecting a boom in construction activity across the city. The figure highlights rapid urban growth during that period.
Mrs Nanerachsah McElhinney widow of Andrew McElhinney died after a sudden apoplexy at 4:30 am in her 427 Fifth Street East home. She was born June 21, 1834 in Tidioute PA and came west with her husband, survived by four children Estella Hanna Byron McElhinney Bryan McElhinney and Tressa McElhinney and six grandchildren. Funeral is at 2 pm Wednesday from 427 Fifth Street East with Rev John Robertson Macartney officiating. Burial in Fairview cemetery.
A list of touchpoints includes Buchanan's optical service pricing, visits by Mr and Mrs John P Herry in Cedar Rapids, Rath Packing Co president John W Rath on Chicago business, and John F Ashe leaving for Laramie Wyoming for several days of business. Various locals and visitors are named along with small reports on travel, visits, and municipal lighting improvements in Waterloo and surrounding areas.
Mrs H B Patten aged 25 died at her Littleton home Friday after a four week illness. She had an operation a week earlier but died a few hours before. Survived by husband a daughter Maxine 2, parents Mr and Mrs Charles McGlaughlin and sisters Wiste and Gladys. A musician and longtime organist at Littleton M E church. Funeral today at 11 with Rev T J Elwick officiating.
Washington reports total cotton ginned before November 1 reached 9,828,695 bales with 22,976 round bales of sea island and 43,331 bales. From Oct 18 to Nov 1 ginning totaled 2,207,114 bales, nearing 1911 record levels. Arkansas Florida Louisiana and Oklahoma show higher to Nov 1 ginnings than any of the past eight years.
The family of Mary Mae Carpenter expresses heartfelt thanks to all who offered sympathy and help during their bereavement. Henry Carpenter and family extend public gratitude for the comforting consolation shown in this time of loss.
Relatives were notified that Kathryn Dunham aged 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Dunham died of diphtheria at their Minneapolis home after a short illness. Her mother Mrs Dunham is reported in serious condition with unconfirmed infection or shock. Survived by parents three sisters Lucile Bernice and Blanche. Grandparents Mr and Mrs George Wise and other relatives in Waterloo. Private funeral held at the family home at 1 pm.
The Wishing Ring is shown today at the Palace Theatre. Sally loves roses and meets Giles son of the Earl of Bateson, creating a romantic Victorian tale. The play, in five acts, stars Marguerite Clark's stage legacy and features youthful leading characters.
About two hundred members attended the Cedar Falls Woman's Club November general meeting. President Mrs. C. P. Colegrove presided and reports noted $6,150 raised for Sartori Memorial Hospital furnishings and $202.50 plus 11 boxes sent to the Christmas Ship. A violin solo by Frederick Gerkin and a reading by Miss Jessie Staley complemented an afternoon of literature led by Mrs. L. B. Noble on famous American art collections.
A Want ad in the Waterlo Evening Courier and Reporter promises the best results for sellers seeking quick, effective exposure. The notice stresses prominent placement and broad reach to attract inquiries from interested buyers and renters alike.
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