Floods Cause Major Washout and Local Rain Totals
A cloudburst-like rainfall caused a major washout on the Rock Island tracks north of Cedar Rapids delaying trains ten hours. Local rainfall in Waterloo totaled 1.25 inches since Saturday with 1.23 inches reported in the same period and higher totals in Grundy Center and areas to the south and east. The disruption followed efforts to repair damaged track and prevent further incidents.
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Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Winton
Waterloo
Ralph B
Grundy Center
Waterloo Bible School Addresses Education Theme
Pr John A Earl president of Des Moines college spoke to two large congregations over the weekend. At First Baptist Church he delivered a helpful sermon to church members while at Walnut Street Baptist Church he gave an address on Education. The morning service featured a continuation of the topic.
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Des Moines College
Earl
Waterloo Bible School
Waterloo
John A. Earl
Des M Moines College
First Baptist Church
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Rally Day Sets Day of Praise Across Waterloo Churches
Waterloo churches held special rally day programs in Sunday services. First Presbyterian reported large attendance, communion, and sixteen new members, with Dr. Westenberg addressing the evening crowd. Calgary Evangelical and First Congregational showcased banners, programs, choir, and notable speakers. Logan Avenue Evangelical noted strong junior attendance and new cradle roll names.
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First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church
Fiat
John Rath
Robert C. Westenberg
Calgary
Calvary Eyvangelical Church
Clara Knoche
Mildred Brown
George Knoche
W. G. Nubn
Evangelical Sunday School
Cedar Falls
Anna Thierman
Ehurch
Berean
H. J. Faust
First Congregational Rally
First Congregational
Grace Davis
H. W. Stewarth
Wells
Smich
United Brethren Church
Vinton
Logan Avenue
Theodore Peek
Illinois Solons to Meet Tuesday
Springfield Ill Oct 2 The special session of the Forty seventh year legislature is scheduled for Tuesday with expected discussion of key issues and potential legislative actions.
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Illinois
Springfield, II
Heiress Harriet Ade Linked to English Title
Sioux City Tribune reports Harriet Ade of Chicago, with Waterloo ties, is the heir to a 17th century English title through grandfather Henry Ade of Clear Lake. The Ade family history notes the baronial line, with Charles H. Ade as heir apparent, and public recollections of their noble claims in Dubuque and Waterloo circles.
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Harriet Ade
Waterloo
Lon
Charlotte Mann
Mt. St. Joseph's
Dubuque
Sioux City
Ade
San Antonio
Tex
Clear Lake
Chicagoa
Aml
O. J. Moore
Henry Ade
Clear Like
Pgo
England
Miss Ade
Charles H. Ade
House of Lords
Illinois Assembly Recessed to Reconvene October 2
The Illinois General Assembly, recessed since late June, will reconvene at noon Tuesday with no business planned for that day. Leaders aim to craft a plan for the special session deliberations during a one week adjournment. The only subject of legislation under consideration is deep.
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Deneen
Stead
Illinois Public Utility Commission
Deaneen
Washington
Eral Assembly of
Illinois
House
Senate
Mme Gadski Soprano Star To Sing Here October 17
The famed soprano Mme Gadski, acclaimed worldwide and decorated with King Ludwig’s Order of Art and Science, will appear at the Conservatory Artists’ Cone on October 17. Critics praise her versatility and musicianship, noting the enthusiastic audience and even stagehands receiving applause after her performance.
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Mme. Gadski
St. Petersburg
Madrid
Florence
Order of Art and Science
America
Europe
Conservatory
Cone
Mme, Gadsk
Winterhalter
Fairbank Social Notes and Local Moves
Fairbank and surrounding areas saw a busy week with residents visiting relatives in Oelwein Waterloo and Des Moines. Notables include Rev. H H Barton starting at Nora Springs and a Taft visit by Fairbankers, alongside numerous moves, visits, and community events such as a Queen Council meeting and a china sale.
Local Notes From Greene Area Social Visits
Hon John Gates of Marble Rock called on business in Greene this Saturday. Stuntz visited from New York Cry last week. Rev Homer C Stuntz was in town. Theresa Feyereizen returned to Waterloo after visiting her mother. L L Uuackard and wife came home from Ta Parte City. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Crosby on Sept 22. Emma Miner visited Waterloo to see her sister Sadie Curtis. Mrs L W Squires and Mrs George Brown visited in Charles City. Carrie Carney visited Waterloo.
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Fairbank
L. C. Highee
Celwein
Paul Rourke
Wright Jolly
Waterton
Joe Southworth
Lemon, S. P
S. J. King
Leraine Ward
Town City
The
State University
Robert Shea
Alta Vista
Leehey
Geo. Betts
Fred Buehner
Hayes King
Waverly
Nellie King
Minneapolis
Winona
Minn
John Hough
Munger House
Grove Street
Gee. Sims
A. Burke
S Alexander
N. D
Ed Allen
Kwayne
Waterloo
M. J. Collins
G. F. Monroe
Oelwein
C. A. Peddicord
Delmar
M. E. Church
This Place
Margie Bushby
Gelwein
Joe Bushby
Nora Walker
Wilma
H. H. Barton
Nora
Fairbanker
Taft
A. T. Conesdine
T. MD. Franklin
Northwood
Cedar Valley Baptist Association
Ta Parte City
Wm. Crosby
Emma Miner
Sadie Curtis
L. W. Squires
George Brown
Charles City
Co. L. Crandall
Edgewood
Carrie Carney
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