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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1915

Page

5

Brooklyn Police Veteran John A. Wilson Dies in Iowa

John A. Wilson aged 36 years completed a quarter century on the Brooklyn police force before pensioning out. He died at 3:30 PM at his nephew’s home in Iowa after health decline. Interment and funeral will be in Brooklyn where his widow Annie Schmidt and son Herbert Wilson survive alongside sister Mrs. Alex Kyle. He served in Long Island lodge A F and A S and varied police groups. Herbert Wilson travels to Brooklyn with his father’s body.

John A. Wilson Police Department Brooklyn N. Y W. T. Cummings Hicks Wilson Iowa Scotland America Annie Schmidt Herbert Wilson Quincy Street Alex Kyle Long Island Lodge Lieutenants’ Benevolent Association New York

City in brief and local notices from Waterloo area

A compilation of short notes from Waterloo and vicinity includes visits and guests Miss Ella Sharp of Marshalltown at Dr. and Mrs. Leffler’s, and Mrs. S M McNulty of Pittsfield visiting in the Lockwood home. Several residents recover from illness, begin new ventures, or travel for work. Fire crews respond to a smoke incident at 416 Baltimore Street but no fire. other items note obituaries, holiday planning, and community announcements.

Verne L. Garlling Waterloo Savings Bank Waverly Ella Sharp Marshalltown E. G. Leffler Westerns Avenue S.mcnulty Pittsfield Maass J.J. Lockwood Edith Martin C. C. Crawford Franklin Street Dekalb

Woman Steps Off Moving Street Car Injered

Mrs. A Walters of North Barclay street suffered a serious scalp wound when she alighted from a moving Park er street car Saturday evening. In a dazed state she was taken to Presbyterian hospital after being knocked to the pavement between Mulberry and Franklin streets. she could not identify herself at first. Her purse and pocketbook were reportedly left at the waiting station, prompting her attempt to retrieve them as the car moved.

A. Walters Barclay Street Presbyterian Hospital Mulberry Franklin Streets

Elks Plan Memorial Day Ceremony in Waterloo

Waterloo Elks lodge members prepare for their annual memorial to departed members. The national service occurs the first Sunday in December but the theatre is booked for a show, so organizers seek a large church. Carl Kuehnie of Denison will deliver the address and the Cedar Walls band will provide music.

Waterloo Lodge At Elks Waterloo Theatre Carl Kuehnié Denison Cedar Wails Band

Daughter of Archie Howland Is Bogatied

County Auditor Rainbow receives a letter from Henry Winthrop Harden seeking relatives of Archie Howland and his wife. Ada Howland of Charles City is located. no estate is involved, only family history. Also reports a piano recital by Miss Edith Wyant’s pupils at 416 Almond Street.

Rainbow Henry Winthrop Harden Wall Street New York Archie Howland Courier Ada Howland Charles City Harden Edith Wyant Almond Street Aileen, Flint Walter Graham Maude Rath Dorothy Wilbur Jewell Johnson Ronald Schaefer Josephine Alice Jennings Cedar Falls

Automobile Struck by Interurban Car at Eighth and Lafayette

An automobile operated by G. R Milburn of 136 Wilby street was struck by an interurban car at the Eighth and Lafayette streets intersection Sunday evening. Two people occupied the car but escaped injury. Earlier, W. D. Whicker of 415 Cherry street collided with a car driven by John Mortingen Saturday evening. both vehicles were slightly damaged and no injuries were reported.

G. R Milburn Wilby Street Eighth Lafayette Streets Altho W. D. Whicker Cherry Street John Mortingen

Allies Open Great Offense Program At Dardanelles

Rotterdam dispatch notes a Cologne Gazette report that the Allies launched a major offensive at the Dardanelles. This item appears within a World War I era column, signaling a significant military development with a dated, terse European reporting tone.

Dardanelles Rotterdam London Cologne Gazette

Injured Boy and Father Improve After Wreck

Karry Rice and his father WH. A. Rice of 320 Independence Avenue are recovering from injuries from separate accidents two weeks apart. The boy suffered a skull fracture when struck by a vehicle and was at St. Francis Hospital after initial despair. The father was injured when a caboose overturned on the Illinois Central line, with temporary loss of wind but now recovering rapidly at the same hospital.

Karry Rice WH. A. Rice Independance Avenue Ilinois Central St. Francis Hospital Ie Ial Rica

Nature Spreads a White Mantle This Morning

Snow began at 9 AM and continued past noon with no let up. A light east wind and clearing night gave way to dawn clouds. The season’s first flakes fell as a chilly forecast hints at three months ahead. The snowy scene recalls conditions before the Thanksgiving period decades ago.

Ain Shovel Brigade

Jumps From Race Track to Pulpit Williams Evangelizes in Waterloo

Charleo W. Williams once a famed race track owner and horseman has shifted to evangelistic work. He will host an eight day revival in Waterloo from December 5 to 12 with afternoon and evening services. Williams accepted after pastor J B Smith and church board invited him following a prior appearance and positive reception.

Charleo W. Williams Williams Missionary ‘Movement James Black Tipperary Allerton J. B. Smith Walnut Street Baptist Church Mr. Williams Dr. Smith Waterloo

Nurses' Reception Honors Budapest Red Cross Leader

All graduate nurses of Black Hawk county are invited to a reception at Mrs. J. Ridensur home on Commercial Street tomorrow at 2 30 p m in honor of Miss Alice Beatie who has led a corps of Red Cross nurses in Budapest Hungary for the past year.

C. F. Foote Minneapolis Black Hawk County

Prominent OTA Study Centers Open Across Districts

Inlate study centers in OTA districts show strong interest with teachers present at Voorhies and Dita Hess venues. Next Saturday centers will be in Waterloo Lewnski and La Torre City offering manual training and agriculture focused courses. County Superintendent Moeller notes growing traction as local schools embrace the program.

Voorhies Dita Hess Bnithel Waterloo Lewnski Tenehers la Torre City Dustrhil Salieo Moeller

Rotary club program notes speakers at conference

Prof. G P Wycoat of Grianell college president Pant Police of the University of Kowwa secretary treasurer and Superintendent Wel KKmer of the industrial school of Idora second vice president Uno lawa Conference of Charities and Correctism delivered short address to Rotary members after Sheloiehean moon at Hazel Ituscell-Liamson. Other speakers at the annual conference included Frank J. Session superintendent of Soldiers and Orphans Home at Davenport George BH Alungald director of St. Louisa School of Social Economy and Rev LL Houghton of Sioux City.

G. P. Wyckoat Grianell College Pant University of Kowwa Wel Kkmer Industrial School of Idora Unolawa Conference of Charities Correctlam Rotary Club Sheloiehean Hazel Ituscell-Liamson Frank J. Session Orpias Tome Davenport George BH Alungald St. Louisa

Happiness in Brief Moments and Disappointments

A fragmented reflection on happiness as a fleeting state after achievement, contrasted with lingering disappointments. The text weaves quotes about hope, forgetfulness, and the human tendency to envy others, noting happiness as transient and tied to moments remembered after they pass. It echoes Robert Louis Stevenson on burdens and daily effort.

Ming

Wanted a Chance at Them Patient After X Ray

A fragment reflects a patient seeking information after an X ray, asking a nurse about where mov ing pictures will be shown and mentioning mangoides in a quizzical exchange from an exchange.

Religious revival event draws families to evening address

The revival program in progress attracts men women and children to the morning events and awakens spiritual interest. In the afternoon a second meeting on Obese resusted in a change in mood. The evangelist and his wife will deliver an address and attend a large gathering inviting all to come.

Womer Conlett

Thanksgiving Day Post Office Service Changes Urged

A rural carrier schedule note states Thanksgiving will bring a day of rest for workers. City carriers must still deliver to business and residence districts, but post offices in various areas will suspend service. The poster warns of adjusted routes and limited hours, with a single delivery period on Thanksgiving.

Witerlog Postoieo Carriera Fenpl

Community Announcements From Local Organizations

Local no tices list several groups meeting in Waterloo and area venues this week. W C Fr No 468 plans a regular session Tuesday evening at K of Go tall with notable attendance requested. Waterloo lodge No 104 A F and A M is to meet Tuesday evening for third degree work. Bankmen's Association to hear third lecture on Negotiable Instruments by RF Edwards at Leavitt Johnson National Bank. Ladies Aid of United Brethren Chapel to meet Wednesday afternoon at A L Porter’s home in Orange township. Waterloo Art Club convenes tomorrow at 7 45 in Carn Kall Farmer rooms on Jefferson Street. Rest Winter Wootwear and Wang Miller Show Co listings appear.

Attornay RF

Begin on Salts Said to Aid Kidney Health

An advertisement urges readers to use Jad Salts to flush kidneys and relieve bladder irritation. It claims a simple daily dose in water cleanses kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents recurring pain, with warnings of backache and rheumatic sensations if not treated.

Herm

Wanted and for sale items mix in Rural Iowa ad page

A fragmented classified page advertises assorted items for sale and rental in Grundy County and nearby towns. Listings include a bungalow home, land at six dollars per acre, a touring car, a motor sale, and house rental notices with contact numbers and tentative prices.

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