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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1911

Page

5

Catholics Form Colonies In Saskatchewan Plan

Father H. H. Forkenbrock and R. J. Schaaf return from Canada where they pursue forming an association to plant Catholic colonies along the Canadian Northern railway between Watson and Dana Saskatchewan. The organization is intended to induce settlement and establish Catholic communities.

H. H. Forkenbrock R. J. Schaaf Canada Canadian Northern Railway Watson Dana Saskatchewan

Catholic colonization plan backed by church officials

The International Catholic Colonization Association of America, led by Rev. Mr. Folkenbrock of St. Marys Waterloo, aims to move Catholics and workers to new colonies in Canada and the United States. Headquarters will be in Waterloo with E. J. Schaaf as secretary general. The settlement spans fifty townships and twenty four parishes in Saskatchewan. The plan has approval from Archbishop of St Boniface and Manitoba’s premier. Father Forkenbrock, 36, long served the Dubuque diocese and helped establish Seraphic Heights hospital. Schaaf, formerly with William Galloway Co, is related to Father Ferdinand J. Schaaf.

International Catholic Colonization Association of America Folkenbrock St. Mary's Catholic Church Waterloo E. J. Schaaf Winniper Regina Detal Father Forkenbrock Winnipeg Schaaf International Colonization Association Roman Catholic Church America Benedictine Fathers Muenster Saskatchewan St. Boniface Manitoba Dubuque Ionia Seraphic Heights William Galloway Co Ferdinand J. Schaaf Peoria Chicago

Waterloo Lady Seriously Ill in Iowa City Home

Mrs. P. J. Sheehan, sick for two weeks with typhoid fever at 215 Utica street, is in critical condition. Relatives including sisters Mrs. Charles Fagan of Dallas and Mrs. Anna Wasner of Mason City Park hospital, with niece Miss Jessie Campbell of La Crosse, Wis., are at her bedside. Glasgow Tailors advertises suits and overcoats made to order for $15.00 at 303 East Fourth Street.

P. J. Sheehan Utica Street Charles Fagan Dallas Tex Anna Wasner the Park Hospital Mason City Jessie Campbell la Crosse Wis Glasgow East Fourth Street

Mass Meeting of Waterloo Men Opens Eight Month Campaign

Dr John A Marquis speaks at 8 pm in the M C A building as the opening rally for Waterloo men. The event aims to spark enthusiasm among boosters for the Men and Religion forward campaign with observances in Waterloo churches next Sunday Oct 8.

John A. Marquis Waterloo M.C. A Marquis

Des Moines Girl Dies By Hanging At Play On Clothes Line

The 21 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hanlon of Des Moines died by hanging yesterday after placing a rope noose around her neck attached to a clothes line. The body was found by her mother at the home at Gleegen Tabors 308 East Fourth Street. The report notes a sale line of overcoats and miscellaneous items with prices listed.

Des Moines John Hanlon Nfeleas

Taft Enjoys Frontier Day Shows in Cheyenne

President Taft spent the day in Wyoming stopping briefly in Rawlins and Salt Lake City and visiting Cheyenne for Frontier Day. He watched bucking broncos and rodeos staged by Irwin, with ponies named Teddy Roosevelt and Schedule K among others, and spoke on tariff vetoes while in Cheyenne.

Rawlins Wyo Taft Wyoming Salt Lake City Utah Cheyenne Laraile Charlie Irwin Mr. Taft Fort 10 A. Hussell Laramie Wage Biken Wrhiel GS H Irwin United States Warren Grey Fors Ruesels Pontes Silly Tail Archie Butt Teddy Roosevelt Jack Martin Martin Frank Carter Buster Atrchico Carter Corral Senator Warren Hugh Clark Bill Baker John Rickall Paul Hensen Hensen Teddy Paula Imvin

Butter judging begins at Waterloo dairy congress

Fairs officials announce visitors to the city receive railroad fare refunds up to 79 percent of purchases at Waterloo stores. Butter judging begins at the Chautauqua grounds with 175 entries, judged by J C Jaslin assisted by L L Flickinger and W E Mettlestadt, with Prof M Mortensen aiding. Dr George A Scott appointed official veterinarian as cattle congress runs all week. Butter test to run seven days with a new barn for cows and Prof R G Jones of Ames directing.

Waterloo Flw. Meek Chautauqua Grounds J. C. Jaslin Chicago L. L. Flickinger Williamstown W. E. Mettlestadt Manchester Prof. M. Mortensen Ames College City George A. Scott Cattle Congress Lsurteetieas K. Diereks Waterloo Cattle Congress R. G. Jones Ames

A Medicine That Gives Confidence Foley's Honey and Tar

Mrs. T. J. Adams of Columbus Kansas recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for children’s coughs and colds saying it cured them and she keeps it on hand. Refuse substitutes. Sold by J. K. Joder & Son.

Foley T. J. Adams Kansas Ave Columbus Kas J. K. Joder & Son

W C T U Meeting Postponed and Legion Events Set

Announcements show the W C T U meetings postponed for three weeks. Lincoln circle Ladies of the G A R will meet Friday at 2 80 o clock in the Pythian temple with the state inspector present. The W R C will convene Friday at 2 40 for balloting and initiation. Flklet's holds a regular meeting Saturday at 2 38 with initiation and a picnic lunch. Officers should notify if unable to attend.

Lincoln Circle Pythian Temple W. RC Flklet Noble Dame

Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen Social at Bickley Hall

Friday evening October 6 social hosted by Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen of America at Bickley Hall. All members invited with well-filled baskets. Lunch served from 6:30 to o'clock.

Modern Woodmen America Bickley Hall

Waterloo notices mix with ad promos and names

Fragmented clippings list general information bureaus near Fourth street bridge. advertise Foley Kidney Pills with claims for back ache and kidney issues. include wedding license notices for Joder, William Burke Iron, and Jessie M Naylor. mention Electrical Supply Co and concert tickets near observatory block. provide telephone number 224.

Machine model in court room details factory injury case

Walter Dietz sues Drop Forge Co. for damages after losing his right hand while working the Waterloo Drop Forge machine. A court hearing opens with a machine model used to support evidence. Attorneys Swisher and Edwards & Longley for Dietz, Cedar Rapids firm for the defense. Judge Ransier presiding.

Waterloo Drop Forge Co Walter Dietz Dietz B. F. Swisher Edwards & Longley Cedar Rapids Ransier

Rainy weather spoils fairs and city markets

A cold rain began this morning and continued for hours affecting fairs and carnivals in Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids. Despite clouds, gardeners still brought produce to markets while paving and outdoor work slowed. The weather also postponed the First Presbyterian church teachers' training class by one week.

Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids First Presbyterian Church

Waterloo M. D.s Hold Meeting

Dr W M Shirfey presided for president in absence at the Waterloo Medical association meeting in the Irving hotel. A key action was appointing a committee to prepare articles on public health matters for publication.

W. M. Shirfey Waterloo Medical Association Irving Hotel

Postal Savings Bank Set for Waterloo Office

Postmaster W R Law confirms a savings bank will open in the Waterloo office on Saturday November 4, with the bank likely housed in the money division rooms. Plans remain undecided as to staffing, dependent on deposits, and the move is seen favorably among Waterloo's diverse Greek and Italian communities. A Friday and Saturday special sale on sugar at 1428 Commercial is also noted.

W. R. Law Waterloo Law Postal Bank

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fi. H. Forkensrock Gleegen Tabors James C. Dahiman Omaha Jas. C. Dahiman Dawes Co Neb Chadron Nat'l Nebraska Foley & Co James GC. Dahman Paul Ogle C. Joslin Town Jason Department of the World M. Mortensen Agricultural College Mr. Joslin William Burke Lron Jessie M. Naylor Pan Wak Tu Ae Ee Ua Kg Er Eacquawe Electrical Supply Company Suing Drop Forge Co East Street Waterloo M. D.’S Rockers H. A Ficken Jefferson St Stolt Bros the Union Shoe Store Commercial Street Postal Savings Bank Adler’s Collegian Easley J.B. Young & Co West Third Avenue
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