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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1911
Page
9
Bernhardt Kinstler formerly ran a merchant tailoring shop on Bridge Street Waterloo before moving to Chicago with his family about 20 years ago. He died Saturday at his Chicago home age about 86. funeral services were held in Chicago with Waterloo connections noted.
On Wednesday evening October 18 the Christian Church at South and Fourth streets will stage a social and drama titled True Hearts of Gold. The program recalls the pioneer hardships of sickness and starvation and includes a sketch of the 1849 pioneer trek through the mountains.
A local aquatic event highlights diverse talents as swimmers dive, float, and race. Participants from multiple clubs showcase strength in backstroke and freestyle while spectators celebrate teamwork and effort.
Mrs Moeller aged 70 to 80 wandered from Halstead to Waterloo in rain for about three hours, asking for help. Family at 107 Oneida street recognized her and she was returned home by 10 o clock after wandering Sumner street and nearby areas soaking wet. Her two small milk purchases were not abandoned.
The Chicago Great Western announces a time change for trains No. 3 southbound and No. 4 northbound effective next Sunday at noon. No. 2 now 6:08 p m from Waterloo will likely depart about 4 o'clock, while No. 4 due at 12:28 will run later and pass Waterloo around 2 a m. The shift gives Waterloo and nearby towns a later southwesterly masl connection, long desired.
Fairbank residents report ongoing illnesses and recoveries, visits from neighbors, and social events. Sidney J. King remains seriously ill. Mrs. Alice Brant plans wintering in Oakland. Mrs. Nellie Lewis travels to Tacoma. community happenings include dairy show attendance, choir and church activities, and a handkerchief shower for Mrs. H. M. Barton. Local business changes as L. C. Higbee sells the meat market. James Curley takes over.
The Ladies Social Union of the Universalist Church will entertain with a musical at the home of Mrs. H. B. Cropper in Highland. Hostesses are Mrs. Cropper and Mrs. R. A. Falk.
Colorado Springs reports Clarence C. Hamlin says beet sugar is the sole competitor to cane refiners. He claims Arbuckle and other magnates plot to destroy beet sugar imports, arguing 400,000 tons of beet sugar stabilizes prices while refiners seek loss of Beet sugar market.
Residents note social visits as Clark Favre, Oscar Christiansen of Osage hostesses Misses Elien and Clara Christiansen. Menges returns with daughter Het from Philadelphia. Ethelyne Johnson of Galveston visits Mrs. Frank Doxey. Lila Marcham resumes duties at Black Hawk National Bank after a stay in St Joseph. Oscar Kinnefelter travels to McNamara Mississippi for similar work. Rev G W Hinkle to Oelwein for Episcopal services and missionary collection. Mrs James Sanderson and Mrs Chris Graham with child visit Billings and McMillan households from Pittsburgh. Frank Wenner christened at Christ Episcopal Church. Grandparents W W Fisher of Ontario, Cal., attend. expected westward departure soon. Mildred Kays and Aunt Ethel Peterson visit Kansas City with Charles Peterson of San Antonio. Return trip planned for next week. note: when in doubt 50 to Crystal.
Prayer services are scheduled this week at multiple districts with dates and times for numerous hosts including Mrs J Armstrong Mrs F E Kinsell Mrs Zerean Mr Vaughan Hattie Stark Mrs Cole and others. Invitations note secretaries may obtain report cards at the W C A office.
Cedar Rapids Iowa October 16 The Coe College faculty led by President Marquis prohibits dancing among students. Fraternities and literary societies planned events are halted as the school imposes a Morpheus over Terpsichore rule. Students must obtain faculty consent for any social program.
Gov Albert W Gilchrist of Florida assisted rescuers after a northbound Missouri Pacific passenger train collided with a fast freight near Fort Crook Nebraska. Seven killed and 28 injured, Gov Gilchrist minorly bruised, names of the dead and seriously injured listed.
The National Wardens Association meeting in Omaha Nebraska began with an annual address by Joseph F Scott New York state prison superintendent. The session included papers read and discussed following the address.
Rev W O Fisher and Mr St Depew announce a Front Rank Bible School rally in Waterlon next Saturday and Sunday with speakers J Wm Clarence Cincinnati and Eldridge of Standard Publishing. Events set for Saturday 3:60 and 7:39 pm and Sunday 11 am 2:30 and 7:39 pm. Percussion gunpowder ignition note included.
Rev. AL A. Censer of Cedar Rapids supplied the Logan Avenue Evangelical pulpit in Rev. J. Avrachor’s absence. He preached Saturday and both Sunday services and led communion. A cradle roll and mothers’ day program honored 115 in Sunday school, with Mrs. G. Walz directing.
The state opened charges against the defendant for nuisance and intoxicants violation. County attorney led the case for the State while Mears and Tovenny defended the accused.
The judge found the certification under the new government license law did not comply with the statute and reserved opinion. County Auditor Rainbow was excused as a witness for the time being. The next case to be heard is State vs Heiser.
A reader asks about overcoming sleeplessness while trying to teach a baby basic skills. The piece contrasts attempting to recite the multiplication table to twelve with the difficulty of getting the infant to learn.
A promotional note urges buyers to stop purchasing only glasses and to seek eyewear with properly fitted frames and comfortable, flattering eye-tears suited to the reader.
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