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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1916

Page

5

Jego e C Miller dies at 81 pioneer Waterloo contractor

Jesse C Miller a Waterloo contractor and civic leader died last night at his son Hubert’s home in Chattanooga aged 81 He had long health issues and will be buried in Masonville Burial expected at Masonville after funeral at 329 Jefferson Street Survivors include widow and two sons Hubert and Clarence The New England born Miller traveled to California in 1858 and built many substantial Waterloo structures including the city’s water works he supported municipal ownership and lived much of his life between Waterloo and travels across the country and South America

Jesse C. Miller Waterloo Hubert Miller Chattanooga Tenn Jefferson Street Masonville Miller Dubuque County California Dubuque Jennie C. Cox Peosia Commercial Street Third Avenue West South America South Horn Connecticut Mr. Miller Hartford Poughkeepsie N. Y Hubert Clarence S. Miller

Milk Supply in Good Condition and Church Directory

Waterloo daily notice lists milk supply status with a monthly inspector report and a long church directory. Multiple denominations including Adventist Baptist Methodist Catholic and Lutheran are scheduled with service times, Sunday schools, and pastor names across Waterloo locations.

The Living Presence in Oxyrhynchus Gospel Fragments

The sermon reflects on a rediscovered Oxyrhynchus gospel fragment and Jesus as a living presence. It contrasts historical belief with the sense of divine companionship felt by individuals and the lasting impact of one unforgettable face on Mark Rutherford. The preacher urges that true salvation lies in the living Christ shared in daily acts of mercy.

H. L. Haywood Oxyrhyncus Egypt Cairo Jesus God Emmaus Mark Rutherford London Gnal Cross Oliver

Diversified Literary Exhibit at Waterloo Library Booth

The Waterloo library presents a diversified exhibit at the Cattle Congress featuring posters of selected books for both adults and children. Attendants distribute four book lists, with a central table like in the children's rooms, and staff work in shifts from 9 am to 9 pm daily discussing library work and rural readers.

Waterloo

Religious meeting notices from various churches

A dense list of church services and events across multiple denominations. Includes Africa Corner of Albany and Mobile Treeta, Westminster, Northminster, First United, East Park, and others with service times, Sunday school and youth activities, baptismal and reception services, prayer meetings, and special sermons. Details cover ministers, locations, and weekly timings.

Douglan J. L . Riley Albany Mobile Treeta LW. Beaster A.C. EL

Solemn Rite To End Mission For Women

The Catholic mission at St. Mary's church ends with a 3 p.m. solemn service for women featuring baptismal vow renewal before a symbolic font. Tonight at 7 30 p.m. Fathers Welsh and Pipp begin the men’s mission urging broad participation from non Catholics and Catholics alike.

St. Mary's Church Jesus Christ Welsh Pipp St. Paul

Jews Observe Day of Atonement in Synagog

Jewish residents of Waterloo abstain from work and attend all day services in the synagogue for Yom Kippur. The holy day falls one week after Rosh Hashanah, marking the start of the Jewish year 2677, with ongoing services concluding today.

Waterloo

Randeus Messias to Join Vesper Program

Selections from Handel’s Messiah will be performed during the vesper service of the Young Women’s Christian Association Sunday at 4 p m. Grace McKean will play the records and explain the selections while Prudence Walker presides. Church groups and floats feature the homecoming parade with First Methodist Walnut Street Pantist churches represented. Special services at Barclay United Presbyterian Church run October 6 to 15 led by Rev. T C McWelvey each evening at 8 o’clock. public invitation.

Jefferson Street Park Avenue Clyde J. Askins Walnut Street F. E McStay Antioch Douglas Street J. W. Bowles Fourth Street M. L. Tate St. Mark’s Fourth Denver Streets Osec Celsus Fox H. Srekel H. Mueller Mibcellameous Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Pay Saints Commercial Street Salvation A Fifth Street James Foukes Rolinens Young People’s Legion W. O Woode Building O'Clouk Dortha Walker May Armstrong Helen Larkin Prudence Walker Mildred Harrington BM. C. A Bridge Street Harry F. Burns Walter Mead Jacob Sincx International Miblu Stufente Amaodition Kismar's Chapel Third Avenua West Bert Harvey Seventh Street East Big Brother Mission Big Brother Mission Commercial Youngs Women's Christian Association GraceMcKean First Methodist Walnut Street Pantist Faraca Walnut Street Church Barchay United Presbyterian Church Barclay TC. McWelvey

Religious Services in Border Army Camps

Reports by Army Young Men's Christian Association secretaries describe unlimited scope for religious work in border camps from the gulf to the Pacific. Programs include Catholic mass and Jewish worship alongside Y M C A activities, with five services each Sunday across camps such as Brownsville Texas and Pharr Texas, featuring communion, mass, preaching, and gospel services conducted by chaplains and Y M C A leaders.

Tha ‘Army Young Men's Christian Association Campa Mexicau M.C Gulf Pacific Yo M. C. A First Illinois Centutry Brownsville Tex Y. Alg

East of Bucotte Begins Wednesday Festival

The Jewish festival of Tabernacles or Succoth starts Wednesday evening and lasts nine days, though the Bible lists seven. Succoth, one of Israel's great pilgrimage feasts, honors harvest fruits with booths for pilgrims. The last day includes prayers for rain, continued until Passover.

Tabernacles Inet Israel

Barrett Finds Allies Favorable to U.S. Trade

Bordeaux Oct 7 Pan American Union director general Johni Barrett says Latin American trade talks with French and English manufacturers and bankers show support for boosting financial and commercial links with all America. He notes allies in both countries prefer cooperation over ruinous competition and plan stronger ties with U.S. interests.

Bordeaux France Johni Barrett Pan- American Union England Lafayette New York All America Barrett United States

Radio Messages Reported in Waterloo Exhibit

Over 76 wireless messages were received in Waterloo last week as J F E Lockwood of United Radios Relay League cited at 519 Johnson Street The Dubuque sent messages were filed at the Iowa Prosperity celebration exhibit The league offered free radio use during the event and many local businessmen preferred it to telegraphing C E Fawkes in charge of the Waterloo station directs readers to the wanted page.

Waterloo J. F E. Lockwood United Radios Relay League Johnson Street Dubuque League Iowa C. E. Fawkes

Dairy and Swine Shows May Merge

In Waterloo today L. Frost of the National Swine show arrived with Mayor W. R. Law and Charles Van Vieck to discuss uniting the Swine show with the Dairy Cattle Congress. Officials say talks are promising and a merger could broaden attendance and knowledge, boosting future exhibitions and drawing hundreds of stockmen.

L. ¥. Frost Omaha Waterloo W. R. Law Charles van Vieck Noetraska Dairy Cattle Congress Lanat van Vieck United States Animal Husbandry Croma

Monday Is Fire Prevention Day Observed in Iowa

Gov George W Clarke leads a state wide Fire Prevention Day urging safer handling of inflammables and fire prevention. Fire Chief A A Dunham notes limited inspectors cannot cover all districts and calls on residents to exercise extreme care at home to prevent losses from fires.

Iowa George W. Clarke A. A. Dunham Dunham Mr. Dunham

Premier corn on display in city exhibits strong growth

W. C. Heisler of East Waterloo township showed in the city today samples of corn for this year. The field of Reid's Yellow Dent may yield 100 bushels per acre with strong germination. The 1815 seed is pedigreed and this is the third year crop. The strain matures very early.

W. C. Heisler Waterloo Reid

Gas and Electric News TT In Our City

Gas and Electric News TT informs readers about new appliances and tips to maximize benefits from products. The column promises periodic explanations of how the industry works and practical suggestions for customers.

Gas Range Advertisement Claiming Big Savings

An old ad promotes a gas range by arguing long use and cost savings. It claims women cook thousands of meals over a forty year life and urges husbands to buy a two dollar gas range with multiple burners, an oven, free connections, and seven installments, promising fuel savings.

Avaraga

West Side Service and Satisfaction Fitting Crew

Frank Jenkins and Howard Smith lead the west side fitting truck offering 8 meter setting stove mills and pipe work. They emphasize service and customer satisfaction, completing orders without complaints and maintaining harmony between crews.

Frank Jenkins Howard Smith

Free Piping Offer At First 100 Homes

Gas company advertises free piping to the first 100 houses on their mains. Applications must be made in person at the office. The offer starts at 9 o'clock Monday morning and promises no strings attached.

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