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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1913

Page

3

Dusky Maidens Pick Wrong Escort in City Arrests

Two colored women Esther Hawkins aged 26 of Merriman Street and Amaker Brown of Buxton La selected Chief of Police E A Leighton as escort last night. They lured him with a match request then attempted to flee as he pursued. Hawkins was caught. Brown allegedly fled down a high embankment and was later captured. Both pleaded not guilty in police court and asked for continuance until this evening. Police suspect one may be implicated in other robberies of white men.

Esther Hawins Merriman Street Amaker Brown Buxton E. A. Leighton Fifth Street Wington South Streets Fifth Street Bridge Esther Hawkins Sher Fourth Street Leighton

Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale

A damaged newspaper fragment references a local public sale action and officials. Readable parts name the sale and governing authority, but full details are missing.

Fragmented note on ancient inquiry and actions

A scrambled OCR fragment references an ancient inquiry and actions, mentioning bans, access, and a necrology hint. Names, dates, places are unclear, but the text suggests procedural restrictions and archival context without full details.

Entertaining Society Notes from Mrs Gavaux and Guilds

Society news recounts Mrs Mary Gold Gavaux hosting No 5 of Lady Maccabees on Mullan avenue afteroon. A oyster supper will be served tomorrow evening 4:30 to 7:30 at Westminster Presbyterian church dining room with a social in church parlors afterward. Wednesday Club enjoyed hospitality of Mrs Warren Hellen with a union bridge and high score prize won by Mrs C N Shane. Mrs George P Garratison to host Top Club.

Mary Gold Gavaux Thcle No Lady Maccabees Hive No Mullan Avenue Ayster Westminster Presbytterian Church Ehhoir Warren Hellen Park Age C. XN Shane George Pgarratison Caf Ladies’ Aid Society of To Presbyterian Church The Missionary Society Bebe

Stuart's Calcium Wafers Promised Clear Skin Promise

An exaggerated patent medicine promo extols Stuart's Calcium Wafers to cure pimples by cleansing blood and opening skin pores. The ad claims rapid complexion improvement, palatable 50 cent boxes, and urges use over cosmetics. Also notes social gathering and postponed meetings, plus a dance event at Anased-Lamsen hall with local musicians.

Stuart Tpkin Nature

Cedar Falls Delivery Alert Issued for Wynkoop

Cedar Falls subscribers are urged to report any irregularities in delivery to Clarence Wynkoop business agent at 128 Main Street. Wynkoop processes Cedar Sails Daily News issues for Waterloo Evening Courier coverage.

J. G, Packard Tel Waterloo Evening Courier Red Clarence Wynkoop Cedar Falls Mr. Wynkoop Main St

Cedar Falls News Briefs and Social Notes

Cedar Falls notes report a Great Western train wreck at Wilson Junction blocking the Cedar Falls line. Local visitors include Edward Townsend from Ft. Dodge and Lewis Yorkstick from Cedar Rapids. Carl Bergen pursues study in Des Moines while Miss Allene Taylor plans a Mason City visit. A pupil recital at valleys auditorium occurred, and much neighborhood social activity follows. Rev. Oscar Lowry visits then plans revival travel. a Stanly Zabriskie purchases a Ford police car. Mrs. Harry E. Brown hosts the 8S club with several local ladies in attendance.

Wrestler Jake Conlisk Dislocates Arm Bone in Fall

Edar Falls reports Jake Conlisk dislocated his inf roller bone during a friendly wrestling match last night. He was taken to Dr. Stevens for reduction of the fracture. Militiamen from Waterloo To play indoor baseball tonight against Letompans M in the armory. Bridges at Scar Palls and Main Street area undergoing repairs after water shutout.

Edar Falls Jake Conlisk Rollar Stevens Company B IT. N. G Waterloo Letompans M Hea couneHlas Las Main Streri 7. C

Golden wedding marks Bennetts’ 50 years of marriage

Gedar Falls Ia Nov 13 Special The Bennetts celebrated their golden wedding with a family dinner at their daughter’s home, a reception at the couple’s house, and gratitude from relatives. The event featured a poem from Rev J W Holland and a re-set diamond ring replacing the lost original.

Gedar Falls M. Bennett T. ©. Stephenson Ella Huffman Bennett J. W. Holland Methodist Church O'Bannon Colden

Home baking sale planned at Waterloo store

Regular session yesterday afternoon in the Engineers' hall. Plans were made for a home baking sale to be held Saturday at the Waterloo furniture store, with the remainder of the time spent socially. Joe Raymond, 225 Wast Fifth St.

Engineers’ Hall Waterloo

Christ's Coming Soon 13 Prophesies Fulfilled

Evangelist McNay argues from Mathew 24 that signs in the sun moon and stars mark Christ's second advent. He cites dates May 19 1780 and November 18 1833 as fulfilled darkening sun moon lightless night and falling stars. He claims astronomers deem these signs unexplainable and predicts witnesses 80 year olds may see the coming.

The Bible Institute Evangelist McNay Christ

Signs of Christ's Coming Lecture Series Announcement

Interest grows as attendees fill lectures with the next talk on Friday night titled Signs on the Earth which Show Christ's Coming is Near. No admission charged. Hall at the corner of Commercial Street and Park Avenue West, entrance on Park Avenue. Also promoting sensational silk sales with new fashionable fall suits from Paul Davis BD G Co Annex.

Christ Commercial Street Parkvenue Park Avenue Paul Davis BD. G. Co. Annex

Majestic vaudeville bill features Modern Svengali act

At the Majestic this afternoon a top vaudeville bill offers strong acts headed by The Modern Svengali with Miss Elsie Terry. The act aims to mislead as a musical medium or hypnotist of harmony, promising an evening of entertaining illusion. Florence Modena and Chas. also appear.

Majestic Elsie Terry Florence Modena Chas

Pinex and Sugar Syrup Cough Remedy Formula

A home cough syrup combines crushed sugar with warm water and Pinex in a pint bottle. One teaspoon every one to three hours relieves obstinate coughs including whooping cough and offers quick relief with appetite stimulation and mild laxative effect. The advertisement claims low cost, high effectiveness, and a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.

United States Canada The Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Gardner Presents A Lesson in Reform Playbill

A pleasing program features Faanz Miese the celebrated Violin Virtuoso performing selections. Cooper and Recardio, Character Entertainers, and Lapo and Benjamin with the Majestigraph join the bill. One show tonight at 8:15. Also a Rummage Sale at First Baptist Church Jefferson and Park Ave Friday and Saturday November 34 and 15, with afternoon and evening hours.

Gardner Faanz Miese Cooper Recardio Lapo Benjamin First Baptist

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