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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1913

Page

9

Missionary lecturer voices need for a New America

Mrs. D B Wells of Chicago spoke to a large Waterloo audience at the First Congregational church under the Interdenominational Missionary Society. Her talks centered on The New America and The King's Business with notes on freedom loyalty and fraternity. additional lectures outlined for today and tomorrow covered Christ's service and immigration.

D. B. Wells Chicago First Congregational Church F. 8. Pettit Interdenominational Missionary Society Rachel Jones Wella America Russia Italy

Winthrop Social Notes and Birth Announcement

Winthrop Iowa items report a November 6 birth of twin boys to John Callan and wife, plus a busy week of travel visits, dance at Fraternal hall, and numerous residents and guests from Waterloo Dubuque Independence Manchester and Jesup with several to Dubuque and Chicago trips. A farewell Congregational church service and upcoming construction of a new church building are noted.

Winthrop John Callan Carl Yeager Waterloo George Thom J. Mulford Dubuque Fred Dennien Frank Leslie Denver Colo M. A. Dunlap W. E. Kretz Adrian Merrill Baby 3. B. Ryan Lana Irene Peterson Misses Arley Gladys Higman Elmer Kortemeyer Aurora Della Hearn Old Congregational Church Fred Wing Central City Fred Thompson George Spangler Chicago Henry Lord Manchester Mary Lane Frank Hearn John Reidy Mayme McClernon Independence Mildred Fuckenger

Greene Community Notes Highlight Visits and Local Events

Greene on November eight reports several visits and personal moves. George Perry and Charles City guest, A. N. Morfend conducts business, Miss Edna McVey returns with mother, Elva Reeve visits from Cedar Rapids, and Lou Corbett recovers from illness in Mason City. A cemetery tool house break is noted, a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Gene Montgomery, and fifty new books added to the public library.

Carrie Loesbe Nashua F. L. Mabee Washington, D. C St. Paul F. D. Mabee Leon Flora Peter Smith Rose Hill Cemetery Elva Reeve Cedar Rapids F. Blasier Lous Corbett Mason City Musical Union Methodist Gene Montgomery Call Osage Stuart McRoberte Albia Tuseday Mont A. Thomas Greene Public Library George Wilman Buffalo N. Y Reuben Wilson

City Council To Hold Evening Session

The city council will meet in regular session this evening with no business of major importance planned. The finance committee meets this afternoon to review bills for tonight and to discuss the city’s financial situation. Dr. Benjamin Everall spoke at the YMCA boys meeting yesterday on how habits of the average boy affect health. The largely attended gathering showed growing interest and helpful discussions aimed at keeping youths on the right path.

Benjamin Everall

Dewey Politically Quiet as Mayoral Hopes Rise

Rumors place Councilman R. M. Dewey of the Second ward as a potential mayoral candidate. Dewey refused to comment, saying he would wait for further developments. Socialists organized last week and may nominate a candidate, with a vigorous spring campaign anticipated.

R. M. Dewey Second Ward Dewey Wouncilman Mr. Dewey

Clarence Good seeks divorce from Emma Good in Iowa file

Clarence E Good sues Emma C Good for divorce claiming she deserted him June 22 1906 after their Oct 28 1905 marriage at Vinton He seeks custody and asks no alimony or property claim noted in the record Edna Rogers seeks divorce from George E Rogers filed after Aug 1 1904 Manchester alleging cruel treatment They mention two children aged 3 and 4 and Edna asks $500 alimony plus half interest in a $2500 personal estate The Greek native Eleni A Ageladas and Aristidis Ageladas have a dismissed divorce action and an injunction dissolution was granted

Clarence E. Good Emma C. Good Vinton Edna Rogers George E. Rogers Manchester Greece Eleni A. Ageladas Aristidis Ageladas

Embroidery as Fashion Through Nero’s Time Offers Bargain Kit

Embroidery rises as a social staple from Nero’s era to today with luxury status. The Waterloo Evening Courier promotes a cheap offer delivering a free booklet and hoop, aiming to reach both humble homes and mansions. Watch for further details and future announcements. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to local business supporters of Lacosta Concert, the Kimball greenhouse, and T. S. Parsons for concert arrangements.

Nero Waterloo Waterloo Evening Courier Lacosta Kimpall Parsons

Ringlings in Winter Quarters

George Tardy, longtime Ringling Brothers animal department attache, reports from Baraboo Wisconsin that the circus group is in winter quarters after a season with little rain. He recalls losses in Texas and Louisiana, notes new furnaces and repainting, and says he enjoys reading the home paper while awaiting the Courier.

George Tardy Ringling Brothers Baraboo Wis Tardy Okmulgee Okla Texas Louisiana Nouston Beaumont Lake Charles Alexandria Tyler Animal Department Los Angeles Cal J.B. Vouns Will Roy Courier

Christ's Return Emphasized By Evangelist Lecture

Evangelist G R McNay argued Christ will return in a visible, tangible form. He cited scripture to claim ascent to heaven and a future return in like manner, with every eye seeing Him. Lectures next week will cover signs in heaven and earth, with services at Federal Hall on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 PM.

Christ G. R. McNay Idle Institute Paul Evangelist Federal Hall West Side Post Office

Married Bliss Not Enduring in Floyd Robinson Suit

Floyd Robinson, married in the city April 21, 1910 to Miss Margaret Teisinger, files for divorce alleging cruel treatment and adultery. One child, Nadyne Mobinson, seeks custody. Complaint cites neglect at home, nagging, travel, and a July 28 Marion visit with another man. Robinson notes rent, sale of refrigerator, child-care handoff, and a two month departure for recreation.

Floyd Robinson Margaret Teisinger Nadyne Mobinson Robinson Marion Tie

Coal dealers seek city scale reforms in Waterloo

Acting for many Waterloo coal dealers, J A Young of Young Coal Co will present a petition at tonight’s council meeting. It calls for condemnation of independent city scales in disrepair and demands monthly tests of all twenty four public weighing scales. It seeks a 4000 pound test weight to replace the current 1000 pound standard and lists ten coal dealers supporting the measure.

Waterloo J. A. Young Young Coal Company DPE J. E. Webb Mr. Young

Jesup Pastor Resigns Charge from Local Presbyterian Church

Jesup Iowa November 10 special Rev J C Irvine resigns after six years as pastor of the Presbyterian church and will accept a call to Bellevue. He came to Jesup in 1907 and during his tenure church membership doubled. Local citizens urge the through train to stop at 2580 pm, discussions with Tilels Central officials yielded encouragement.

Jesup Presbyterian Church J. C. Irvine Bellevue Irvine the Tilels

Many Would Go To Fight Huerta In Waterloo enlistment drive

Waterloo residents show strong support for anti Huerta actions as Company L of the Town National Guard reports increasing enlistment requests. New members may prompt shifts and some delinquent attendees could be dropped. Fines and arrests arise from a local disorderly conduct case and a drunk arrest wave with only half appearing in court. A post al service color change is ordered with red and black markings on equipment. Postmaster reminders urge proper stamping of rural mail letters to ensure postage.

Mexico Egent Woodrow Wilson William J. Uryan Huerta Republic National Guard Stanley Gregowski Kelly Burnson

Post Office Orders Vehicle Paint Scheme Change

Postmaster M. W. Kelly today received an order from the Washington post office department directing that all vehicles in the postal service shall be painted in a specified scheme. The directive signals a nationwide branding move affecting delivery fleets and related operations.

M., W. Kelly Post Office Department Washington, D. C Postal Service

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