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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1912

Page

3

Pastors Confer on Mission Work At Gracechurch

Sixty Winoisters from Waterloo and nearby cities attended the Waterloos Ministerial union meeting at Gracechurch Church led by F. J. Michel of Evanston and Dr. W. S. Marquis of Rock Island. The program urged pastors to study foreign fields, solicit support, and recruit workers, with emphasis on prayer, giving, literature, and personal visits.

Waterloo F. J. Michel Evanston W. S. Marquis Rock Island Waterloss Ministerial Union Gracechurch E. A. Valiant Shell Rock J. B. Snowden Cedar Falls Michel Marquis Busines Oan Hank Chow China Misa June Rickert

Perconal Notes From Cedar Falls Eventful Night

At Cedar Falls the orchestral contest crowned Lena Toomey first Grace Dunkelberg second and Floyd Mathey third judges found it close Miss Kila Weisbard birthday celebrated with ice cream and cake L B Rice plans fishing and hunting trips to Spirit Lake Col J W Ford lists three sales Oct 22 CLA Hollis Co Oct 28 Christ Jensen Oct 24 Bergstrom Crosby The Phreaneze club meets with Mrs Anderson Woodrow Wilson club forms plans for Oct 30 public meeting at Caton’s theatre Miss Julia Curtiss returns from Michigan Miss Bess Chase visits Hampton IA Mr and Mrs Wm Dahl host whist club J W Peels moves to California Rev W Fabs visits Charles City Prof Caye Iowa State Ames guest of Prof Burger Reading circle at 606 Washington St Sucher leads Political Stranger discussion Norris heads to Florida Prenfer telegram from Arkansas Maul resists illness train crowds downtown old college alumni visit Charles City trip future plans noted.

Cedar Falls Auditordia Lena Toomey Grace Dunkelberg Waterloo Floyd Mathey L. BE. Rice Spirit, Lake, In Col. J. W. Ford CLA. Hollis & Co.y Ger Christ Jensen Bergstrom & Crosby Julia E. Curtiss Michigan Cedlay Falls Bess Chase Hampton Wm. Dahl Jr. W. Peels California Redlands J. R. Fabs The Garden City Kan Dr. W. Fabs

Five waitresses in police court dispute at hotel

In a hotel conflict five waitresses faced charges of disorderly conduct and indecent language. Blanche Peterson pleaded not guilty as employer Mrs. Stenton testified of disputes over management and alleged insults. Peterson was fined £25 with suspended sentence on good behavior.

William F. Stenton Blanche Peterson Stenton Miss Peterson Stenior Miss Peterson Tleasnes Iy Bret Mina Peterson William Davenport Levi White Illinois Young Ilinois Central Davenport White

Falls Boys Triumph Over Coe Team Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Saturday afternoon saw the high school team defeat Coe College on College Field with a 6 to 0 score. Both sides produced strong plays and good sportsmanship as Cedar Falls and Ackley matches also highlighted the day with Cedar Falls routing Ackley 43 to 0.

Cedar Falls Coe College Cedar Rapids Tigers theAckley Ackley

South Dakota Tourist Injures Car in Town Smash-Up

A South Dakota tourist on a pass through town collided with a street car near Twelfth Street, causing damage to Joe Clay’s car. The incident occurred Saturday as the tourist’s automobile struck Clay’s vehicle.

South Dakota Twelfth Street Joe Clay Clay

Auto Strikes Girl and Mother at City Intersection

Seven year old Marguerite Eicher and her mother Mrs. Ben Hicher were struck by an automobile when leaving the Galloway car at Fourth and Defer tson streets. Marguerite suffered leg injuries with muscle and cord damage while her mother escaped serious harm. The incident occurred about 7 30 PM Saturday as the auto headed east toward Commercial street. Marguerite was treated by a physician and later returned home at 231 Ballou street after initial checks showed no broken bones.

Marguerite Eicher Schultz Ben Hicher Fourth Deffertson Streets iFourth Commercial Street Marguerite Ballou Street

Death of Mrs Stafford wife of Willard Stafford

Mrs Una A Stafford of 1171 Mill Street died Sunday morning at Presbyterian Home of cancer. She was 48. Survived by husband three daughters Mabel Foster and another unnamed. Funeral arrangements via Tewe’s undertaking parlors Tuesday at 2:00 PM and interment at Monona Wednesday following. Police report notes on broader crime coverage follow.

Una A. Stafford Willard Stafford Mill Street Presbyterian Hose Korte & Tewe Mays Tulley Monona Ferndine

Cedar Falls man found dead in pasture with carbolic acid

Fred Mutsot discovered a young man about 20 lying in grass near the Chicago Great Western depot. A bottle smelling of carbolic acid was nearby, suggesting death by poison. The body, unidentifiable except for a June hat sweatband newspaper, lay several months decomposed in the pasture near Cedar Falls. Burial ordered in the potter's field.

Cedar Falls Ore Fred Mutsot Chicago Great Western Railway Watson Henry Dahl Potter's Field

Elopement Turmoil Ends Near Wedding Spoils

A traveling physician Roy Cady and Miss Merde Tden eloped to Testy Cie. Her father pursued in a car to a motel, but the couple reached Wellman before the pair fled. The bride and groom left town before police could intervene.

Roy Cady Merde Tiese Wellman Mae Alwi Tawa

Aggressive Missionary Spirit At Waterloo Convention

Rev H W Reherd leads discussion on missionary effort with delegates from Waterloo Roger Leavitt Cedar Falls. About 125 new delegates registered yesterday as out of town attendees arrive. Organizers aim for roughly 1200 delegates to set a regional convention record. Credential policy tightens. women gain gallery access for today and tomorrow sessions at the coliseum.

H. ‘W. Reherd Waterloo Roger Leavitt Cedar Falls New York Coliseum

Swap of Wives in Gower Stirs Protests and Divorces

A Missouri scandal centers on Adam Montgomery and John Heath who obtained simultaneous divorces and swapped spouses. Montgomery and Heath married each other’s wives in Kansas City and Maryville, while health and Montgomery each returned to Gower with their new partners. Judge Burns hinted he could revoke decrees. Local rumors swelled as the wives, both under 30, remained silent. The report notes the dairy show and agricultural class at East High the prior week.

Plattsburg Canton County Gower Adam O. Montgomery John F. Heath Grand Island and Santa Fe Heath Montgomery Gowers

Local News Roundup From New Hartford District

Neighbors from Oelwein Cedar Falls Dumont and Bristow visit or move through town. Mrs Frances Green gravely ill at home. Fred Sherman sells Swanton store and heads to California. Dairy and cattle show visitors travel from New Hartford to Waterton. A birth reported to Mr and Mrs Aug Critaman on Oct 17.

New Hartford Charles Payne Oelwein L. H. Paulger Cedar Falls J. L. Sprague Sadia Becker Gordon Dumont H. M. McElwain Matt Chapman Kansas Mitt Frank Green Waterloo Waterton Alla Surfs Leland Bristow Mack Aln Harman Hampton R. Harmon Harry Soper Boone

Chicago Board of Trade Market Report October Wheat Rise

Chicago notes wheat advanced on Balkan war fears and insurance costs with December at 92 1/4 to 92 1/2, corn steady around 53 1/4, oats flat amid opposing forces, and provisions weak at the yards with January pork near 19.25 to 19.27, lard around 11.00, and rib 10.22.

Chicago Russia Austria Waterloo

St Louis Live Stock and grain prices report

St Louis markets show cattle hogs and sheep receipts and price ranges for today with steadiness at opening. Cash wheat corn and oats prices listed for various grades, plus New York and Minneapolis closes for wheat and corn futures.

Kansas City Live Stock Market Report

Chicago prices for Butter Cheese and Eggs noted as steady. Receipts of cattle hogs and sheep estimated for Oct 21 with varied per unit values. Hides veal calves and veal kips listed with multiple grade prices. horses and mule rides noted in remarks.

Chicago Kansas City Omaha Neb Texas

Governor Johnson statue unveiled amid public ceremony in Chicago

The unveiling at the Illinois state capitol drew about 100,000 attendees including church leaders and governors’ friends. Mourners recalled John Albert Light Johnson, thrice governor of Minnesota, as his widow stood in attendance. The hog market opened lower while cattle and sheep sectors posted varied prices.

Chicago John Albert Johnson Milne- Heavy State Capitol Church Land State Ee Reeves Eee Rochester Western Calver

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