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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1910

Page

9

Memorial Service For Mrs Messinger Ends In Tribute

Continued society notes recount a memorial service for Mrs Mary Messinger led by chaplain Mrs J G Phelps with tributes praising her devout life. A committee was formed to draft resolutions as Lydia society members later hosted a reunion with founder Miss Lydia Hinman visiting from Steele ND.

Mary Messinger J. G. Phelps Messinger J. A. Woodring QO. Haffa Lytias Lydia Society F. Willis Jenks Hammond Avenue Lydia Hinman Steele N. D D. Liffring Bertha Burton A. O. Tabor 5. A. Asquith Elizabeth Wylie

Postum Plant Praised by Labor Inspector

Sylvester Greusel, Michigan State Factory Inspector, visited the Postum Cereal Co. plant in Battle Creek. He commended the facility for safe machinery, excellent sanitary conditions, no accidents among breakfast food workers, high wages, and a policy against child labor under 16. The report calls the plant a model institution.

Lansing Mich Postyum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek Sylvester Greusel Alichigan Michigan State Labor Commission Alt Richard Fletcher Labor and Statistics Michigan Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Greek Breakfast Food Department Sylvester Grenusel

Sacred Heart Card Party Draws 75 Attendees

The Sacred Heart Catholic church young ladies hosted a card party in the church hall on Fourth Street West with seventy five attendees. Prizes went to Miss Dorothy Feliner and Ed Mc Coy for high score and Miss Marie Goswitler and Harry Sindlinger for consolation. Refreshments were served by the hosts late in the evening.

Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fourth Street West Dorothy Feliner Ed McCoy Marie Goswitler Harry Sindlinger

Birthday surprise for Charles Burroway at 516 Park Road

Friends gathered at Charles Burroway s home on Park Road to surprise him for his fifty fifth birthday. They presented him with a handsome secretary as a token of friendship and served refreshments during the social visit.

Charles Burroway Park Road

Tuesday Euchre Club officers reelected at Mrs Ricker home

At a business meeting of the Tuesday Euchre club last evening on Franklin street, former officers were reelected and plans laid for the year. Mrs. C. F. Brown remains president and Mrs. Cutler continues as secretary. The next meeting will be Tuesday at Mrs. C. W. W. Bown on Park Avenue East.

Great Meeting Called Tonight at Kiks Hall

A public meeting convenes this evening under the Town Criers club to finalize trial arrangements for the trade extension week at the dairy convention and cattle show. Advertising has extended statewide and beyond with efforts led by Ti Duke Nayen to secure funds and pledges. decorations will be urged with yellow and white colors for the full week.

Kiks Town Criers Towa Duke Nayen

Possible Save of Right Eye After Gunshot Injury

A morning medical consult and eye examination reported that J. Thompson may still see with the injured right eye after a gunshot accident Monday night. Doctors warned that severe inflammation could threaten the outcome, but current signs are cheering for Thompson and his supporters. Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package is marketed as a safe, non narcotic remedy by Wangler Bros. and H. W. Taggart.

J. ©. Thompson Thompson Will Foley Wangler Bros H. W. Taggart

Old People Are Honored Guests At Church Reception

The parsonage of First Mrs. church hosts a King's Daughters reception for older church members. Nearly 100 people aged 60 or more attend, with transport arranged to welcome those unable to walk. A harvest supper follows at First Congregational church on Monday Oct 10, 25 cents from 5:30 p.m. until served.

Frank Cole Randolph Stret

I C Graft Trial Near Finish In Chicago Probe

Testimony for the prosecution in the Illinois Central graft hearing against former officials Marriman Ewing and Taylor is expected to conclude next Tuesday or Wednesday. Arthur Young & Co accountants and Henry Dolph will be the remaining witnesses, with the “Title red graft book” set to be produced as key evidence. The case centers on payments to Illinois Central stockholders through the Ostermann and West Pullman concerns. Years $1.25 per bushel at C. I Eighmey's.

Chicago Marriman Ewing Taylor Walter L. Fisher Arthur, Young & Co Henry c. Dolph Ostermann Manufacturing Company West Pullman Car Works Ostermann Concern Linois Central Secials West Pullman Company Dolph Ostermann

La Follette Rested, Improves After Illness Update

Rochester Minn Oct 6 La Follette rested well last night and the weariness is easing with conditions satisfactory. Harvest supper at First Congregational church Monday Oct 10 from 5 30 until all served ticket 24 cents.

Rochester Minn

Local personals and notices from Waterloo area

Village column lists Buchanan Ats glasses, Mrs Ty and G Langlands returning from Chicago, sale in Union township Friday, Petersons to Cedar Rapids, Winslow in Vinton on business, Fay in Mason City for real estate, Fox to Hanford California trip, Sceane to Chicago for business, W Green of Dubuque visiting Waterloo, Charles Moore Santa Fe agent visiting, Law family from Mason City attending Wangler Bronson wedding, newborn daughter for John Ostand, Williams of Waverly visiting, Mrs Welch en route to Medford Oregon, Martin at Pythian fair, Foreman sisters visiting, Three-T league meeting in Chicago, Neighbors picnic at Netter home, class of candidates admitted at Seashail, Gretchen Schultz and Grace Perrin visiting, M Wurley appointed patrolman, local railroad agents in city, Advance reference to auto accident involving Sheriff Shores, civil service exam announced for forest clerk eligibility, life details of L T Hubbard received.

Charles Moore Santa Fe Road FH. FB. Law Mason City Waterloo Wangler-Bronson

Funeral Services at United Range Church in LaPorte City

The funeral services will be held at 2 oclock Saturday afternoon at the United Range Church in LaPorte City for the deceased.

Avelock United Range LaPorte City

Col Roosevelt to Speak at Des Moines Corner Stone Event

Des Moines report says Col Theodore Roosevelt will not speak at the corner stone laying of the Y M C A building when he visits November 4 for the State Toasters association meeting. Henry Wallace writes that Roosevelt is unavailable. a national figure may be secured for a mid November ceremony.

Des Moines Cvening Press Slenry Wallace Theodora Roosevelt Argud State Toasters’ Association Gol

Waterloo Ordinance Establishes Street Connection 1910

Official publication announces Ordinance No. 690 establishing a twenty foot wide street in Waterloo Iowa to connect Jackson Street with another street. The measure, passed September 26 1910, designates property boundaries in Ricker Bratnaber and Cooley additions. Mayor J R Rector and City Clerk R C Thompson attest.

Waterloo Iowa Jackson Street Ricker & Bratnaber Cooley Shilliam Towa J. R. Rector

Home City Fire Insurance Promises Prompt Loss Settlement

A Waterloo based fire insurance company advertises quick loss attention and popular policies backed by leading local businessmen. They offer home and business risk coverage with broad agent representation in Waterloo and invite calls to 415 to arrange an agent visit.

Waterloo

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