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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1911

Page

10

Noman's Clubs District Meeting Opens in Cedar Falls

The third district convention of the Federation of Woman's Clubs meets in Cedar Falls with about 8% delegates and 125 at a social event hosted by Tuesday and Nineteenth Century clubs. Notable attendees from Des Moines Waterloo and Iowa Falls attended the reception and dinner before sessions at the Iowa State Teachers College. Morning chapel featured talks and reports on the Sioux City biennial and scholarships. afternoon programs included talks by Mrs. Miller Tarkweather and Dr. Margaret W. Clark on babies health contests and child welfare.

Cedar Falls Federation of Woman's Clubs H. & Gilkey George Stick I F. Stevens Almacvutler Flay Graham Jw.ichards Waterloo Mary Bliss Iowa Falls Distict H.W. Spaulding Grinnell Florence Ward Theis E. L. Johnon W. Marsh Woman's Tule CD. 4G Langlands Fine Arts Department Tressa McElhinney MM. Storm Martha Redford EF. Rbmith Lowatate

Educational Plan Earns Widespread Commendation

The Waterloo Evening Courier highlights broad praise for a language understanding plan that puts accessible information at hand. Letters from educators, business leaders, and professionals nationwide applaud its practicality and reach. A notable note from Louis F. Brand, manager of BE. Masten & Co. in Wheeling, thanks for prompt Webster Dictionary delivery and the insightful statistics.

Waterloo Evening Courier Uncleam BE. Masten &€ Co Bankers and Brokers Wheeling W. Va Louis F. Brand Mgr

Waterloo Men at Cedar Rapids

Waterloo business and religious leaders attend the first convention of the Religion Forward Movement in Cedar Rapids. Over a dozen passage tickets sold to the sister city, with 25 to 30 men arriving. some plan to attend tonight’s convention. James Dahman, the Cowboy Mayor of Omaha, is described with a career including sheriff, mayoral terms, and a governor bid. Foley Kidney Pills ad quotes Dahman praising the product and recommending it.

Waterloo Cedar Rapids James Pahiman Omaha Jas Tyahiman Dawes Chadron Commit Reaman Nebraska

Great railroad president may visit Iowa State College

Ames Ja Oct 24 Special A noted transport executive W C Brown head of New York Central may attend the annual agricultural short course at Iowa State College in January He indicates willingness if business allows and pledges to send two groups of farm boys from Page and Jackson counties to cover their full course fees His support for agriculture stems from long standing interest and local farmers in Page county praise his encouragement of farm work

Ames Iowa State College Chas. F. Curtiss Agricultural Division W. C. Brown New York Central System Dean Curtiss Brown W. ©. Brown Page County Jackson County

Banquet Rules Set To End Hospitality Contest

The Waterloo YMCA hospitality contest opens with points for guests and new visitors, no limit on entries, and separate counts per association activity. A guest at the cafeteria is paid, and reports track membership rise. Captains and colors are Anna Miller green Evelyn McQuilken red Mary Oleson yellow Iain Barnes white Fath Coleman blue. The winging team will dine with the other four at a supper on Tuesday Nov 7.

Waterloo Anna Miller Evelyn McQuilken Mary Oleson Iain Barnes iFath Coleman Tooms

Peace of Conscience and Happiness in Small Homes

A reflection on how peace of conscience and happiness depend on God rather than wealth. A cottage can contain as much true joy as a mansion if God dwells there, suggesting contentment over luxury.

James Hamilton

Early Janesville Resident Dies After Loss of Daughter

Mary Cadwallader aged 92, longtime Janesville resident, died at her daughter Mrs Willard Eddy's Waterloo home after her daughter Belle had passed eight weeks earlier. Born in England in 1829, she moved to Wisconsin, lived in Janesville until this summer, and leaves two children M W Cadwallader and Mrs Willard Fiddy plus sisters and grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 9 am from the Eddy home with Rev J G Hix, burial in Janesville. Also a health notice touts Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds.

Mary Cadwallader Janesville Willard Eddy Sycamore Street Belle Cadwallader Cadwallader

Community Fraternal and Church Meetings Roundup

Announcement repeats a schedule of fraternal lodge meetings and church group gatherings across Waterloo. Carpenters Jocal No 1834 hosts a card party at 324 1 2 Hast Fourth street Wednesday evening Oct 25. W C O F No 465 meets Tuesday evening at the K of C hall. Pythian Sisters hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 8 at Pythian temple. Waterloo lodge No 108 A F & A M notes a called meeting Tuesday at Masonic temple to work on third degree. Deborah Society of First M B church meets Wednesday 2 30 with Mrs Banfield. Emanuel Evangelical Ladies Aid meets Wednesday all day in Courthouse square basement. Waterlon Lodge No 195 A F & A M calls a meeting Tuesday evening at Masonic temple to work on third degree. E B Social class hosted Thursday afternoon by Mrs H Glas at 220 Locust street. M B A Relief Hand meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs W J Shanks 19 Seventh street west. St Josephs bazaar in Elks hall with good music invites all.

Jocal Fourth Street Waterloo Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Temple The Deborah Society of the First M. B. Church D. C. Banfield Sixth Street West Ladies’ Aid Society of Emanuel Evangelical Church Courthouse Square Shuren Waterlon Indge

Hog cholera outbreak hits Windham Iowa herd

An epidemic of hog cholera threatens the Windham area near Iowa City with Oscar Stmmell as the latest casualty. Most of his young herd has succumbed to the disease, prompting local concern over livestock losses and potential spread.

Iowa City Windham Oscar Stmmell

Short Courses to Begin at Madison, Ta

The first agriculture and domestic science short course will start here on December 11. Early signs indicate more students will enroll this season than last fall.

Madison Iowa

Woman Preacher to Resume Faith Mission Revival

Mrs. T. Boyce, a successful woman preacher, will return to Waterloo tomorrow to resume revival services at Faith Mission located at Fifth and Jefferson streets. No services will be held at the mission tonight.

T. Boyce Waterloo Faith Mission Fifth and Jefferson Streets

Foley's Kidney Remedy Endorsed by Hon. Freeman

Hon. Ark J. B. Freeman testifies he suffered severe kidney trouble and could not work. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy a single bottle cured him and he has not been bothered since. He recommends it. For sale by H. W. Taggart.

Ark J. B. Freeman Foley Aways H. W. Taggart

Water tower to be razed in West Waterloo landmark removal planned

Waterloo water commission awarded the contract to Musser Roller worker to dismantle the first and Allen streets stand pipe. Workmen will lower the water level and use a buoy to trim the tank into sections, replacing an eyesore with removal welcomed by residents. The 85 foot tower, built in the 1880s, once served as a reservoir and witnessed a fatal fall during construction and a near miss by W M Bardeen, who still lives nearby. An unrelated notice: Westminster church hosts an apron and fancy work sale Friday after Harvest home supper at 5:30 PM.

First and Allen Streets Musser Waterloo Water Commission West Waterloo Water Commissioners Tank Hhas Waterloo W. M. Bardeen

Confession 10 Police Stands In Brandenburg Trial

Davenport October 24 Rudolph Brandenburg faces murder charges in the killing of his stepfather Claush Muenter. Judge Letts overrules the motion to strike police testimony on Brandenburgs confession. The defense seeks witnesses on Muenter’s character while Brandenburg prepares to testify asserting self defense. A recess is taken to research authority as proceedings resume.

Davenport Rudolph Brandenburg Claush Muenter Letts Brandenburg Muenter

Eastern Stars Bring 1009 Delegates to Dubuque Session

The grand chapter of the Order of Eastern Star opens a three day meeting in Dubuque with about 1,009 delegates and visitors expected. Social features include auto rides theatre parties luncheons and entertainment as Waterloo delegates journeyed ahead. Notables attending from Waterloo include Acting Grand Patron Rose Past Grand Patron P. J. Martin and other officers with plans to sing at Wednesday memorial services.

Waterton Order of Eastern Star Waterloo Rose P. J. Martin Martha Po. Martin R. Rector Ralph Dunkelberg A. H. Tdlt F. A. Sporle Hermann Miller G. M. Cockensall C.D. Berker Jessie I. Woodruff F. E. Dunkelberg Harriet Miller Paul Datis Arthur Buono

La Porte City Couple Married by Local Justice

Dan James Brennan and Mattie Alice Hunter, both of La Porte City, were married yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the office of Justice J. F. Dempster who officiated. The couple will reside on a farm near La Porte City.

Dan James Brennan Mattie Alice Hunter la Porte City J. F. Dempster

Keokuk Murder Trial Proceeding After Continuance Denied

In Keokuk district court Judge W. Hamilton refused to grant a continuance for John Roland charged with the murder of Mrs. Lillie Jones. The trial is set to begin on Tuesday, October 31, with the jury selection and case presentation proceeding under judge and courtroom schedule.

Keokuk W. &. Hamilton John Roland Lillie Jones

Couple Weds, Fort Dodge to Reside in Waterlooo

A Fort Dodge couple wed today in Fort Dodge at the bride’s cousin's home with the Methdist pastor officiating. After a brief visit with the bride’s relatives in Parkersburg they return to Waterloo to reside at Henry Weta’s Fourth Street home for the winter with Welz family help. The bride Miss Dena Trepkes, longtime Parkersburg resident, and groom Mr. Funk, longtime Herrick Refrigerator employee, are celebrated by friends. The notice also promotes Berkley Hardware Co’s Cole’s Hot Blast ranges and heaters.

Funk Carrier Locust Rias Dena Trepkes Henry Wale Fort Dodge Bradshaw Methodist Church Parkersburg Parante Soma Waterloo Henry Weta Fourth Street Wear Wels Miss Tiepkes Ver Slater Misa Kate Tieskes Jd. C. Murtagh Herrick Refrigerator Co

Rickland School District Ordered to Transport Pupils

Des Moines Oct 24 The Rickland school district in Wapello county must provide pupil transport to and from school. Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling after the district burned in 1908 and used neighboring districts for students, despite state directives.

Des Moines Rickland Wapello County Schol Sherwin General Assembly Mandamus Wapello Supreme Court

Hear Motion For Temporary Alimony In Wilkes Case

In the case of Mabel Wilkes versus Raymond Wilkes a motion for temporary alimony was set in district court for Thursday. The couple married in Onawa Tec 27 1998 and separated July 1911. She alleges cruelty and failure to provide and says creditors pressed her to mortgage a wedding piano. She currently earns a week as an office girl and seeks 344 a month plus suit money. Her maiden name was Mabel Popejoy and her parents live in Onawa.

Mabel Wilkes Raymond Wilkes Onawa Tec Barfield Ark Sinix City Wilkes Swilkes Mabel Popejoy

Will Boost for Interurban Line

Lamson, president of the chamber of commerce and Waterton nb, received a letter from Mr Wodehouse of the Iowa Traeton company proposing an interurban line from Tskalonia to Waterton. He expects a brief report on the plan and its implications, noting boosters’ interest. Grading work has paused in Ragley township and elsewhere, with a mechanic’s lien filed in Black Mawh county district court by the grading contractor. Waterlow investors remain hopeful the line will be built despite suspensions.

Lamson Vanber tClommerce Waterton Nb Wodehouse Tiskilonia Iowa ‘Traeton Company Tskalonia Waterton Severg Ragley Township Discriet Court Ilack Boon van Ein Tie Kowa Tractor Canary Andy Temporare Waterlow Jin Prospecta

Licensed Tower Names in Waterloo Area

Fragmentary OCR lists individuals related to a licensing tower in Waterloo with names such as Joseph Ate Greavy, Trene Kulp, Whierina, Dan J. Hrennan, Mattie Tlnanter, George Lemper, and Bessie Anringer. The text appears as a damaged public notice with scattered names and a lone number 22.

Joseph PL Ate Greavy Waterloo Trene Kulp Whierina Dan J. Hrennan la Parte Mattie AL Tlnanter la Porta George Lemper Bessie Anringer Tleeville

Notice of Assessment for West Mullan Avenue Improvements

Property owners abutting West Mullan Avenue from Washington to Jefferson streets in Waterloo Iowa are notified that a plat and schedule showing construction costs have been filed with the city clerk for inspection. Objections in writing to the proceedings or any errors must be filed within twenty days after the first publication date. City Clerk R. C. Thompson signs the notice.

City of Waterloo West Mullan Avenue Washington Jefferson Streets City of Waterlon West Mullan Avenues Iowa City OR Owa R. C. Thompson Town Towit Rhey Street Fowler Street Tllinois Central Railway Company Helt Sycamore Street Division Street Gable Street Fourth Kinn Cortlandt Street Mobile Vinton Park Road Broadway Street Datynon Street Reed Lincoln Street Dawson Kern Arlington Streets Fairview Avenue Center Street Broadway Columbia Streets Edwards Street Linn Street Webster Adams Streets West Fourth Street Berth Avenue West Third Avenue Clough Street Euclid Avenue Home Park Second Addition City of Waterloo Rhev Street Illinois Central Railway Company Linn Park Broad Dawson Street Lincoln Adame BK. CG. Thompson Peraone Ecity of Towa Grandview Burnside Fast Park Place Burneide Forest Park Home Park Greenfield Cole's N. E Waterloo Place S. W N.W S. W. Cor N. W Parker Street S. W Cor Wope Avenue S. 169 S. E. Cor Gates Park Place East Park Place SW. Q S. WL Warnele Halliday I. C Railroad Iowa Street Ricker & Bratucber Hammond & Hopkins North Add Peek Manson

Waterloo Iowa Street Sewers Abutting Listed Streets Notice

City of Waterloo Iowa informs property owners along Rhe street Sycamore Courtlandt Park Lane Lincoln and others of sewer construction plans on described streets from Fowler to Arlington and West Fourth Third Avenues. Objections in writing due by October 21 1911 to City Clerk BK CG Thompson.

Cascarets Cure Indigestion And Stomach Faults

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a solution for sour stomach belching heartburn and nausea. It claims immediate cleansing and regulation of the stomach, removing bile and toxins, with a promise of relief by morning and continued family use from a recent box.

Couriers Wanted For Cement Sidewalk Assessments Waterloo

Notice seeks couriers to deliver a plat and schedule detailing costs of constructing cement sidewalks for numerous lots and blocks in Waterloo Iowa. It lists extensive property descriptions and warns that objections must be filed within twenty six days after the first publication date in 1911.

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Noman's Clubs District Meeting Dar Fall Irs Starkutather Paris Reverfingeer WC. Brown State College Mrs. Mary Canwallader K. of C. Ball Aie Pythian Sisters Pythian Temple E. B H. Glas Locust Street W. J. Shanks Seventh Street West Elks’ Tall Commission Musser Boiler Works Westminster Church Dubuque Chesley Funk Miss ‘Tie Kes Henry Berkley Hardware Con Berkley Hardware Co West 4Th Street G.C. Bittner Co Toledo, Ohio G.C. Bittner Co. Toleds Kia T Fame Oe Town
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