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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1915
Page
8
New York reports growing confidence in the economy amid record exports, large government loans, and rising imports of gold. Despite wartime strains, domestic trade and railroads show brighter prospects, with inflationary funds supporting stock gains and a strong U S position in world markets.
The revival at United Brethren Church drew record crowds with Mr. Allison hailed as the man of the hour. A mass Sunday school session gripped youths while the afternoon men’s meeting drew over 160 workers from factories and shops to hear the evangelist.
The meetings include a song service every evening at 7 30 followed by an evangelistic sermon. The program emphasizes daily worship and a preached message.
Revival services opened at Linden M church yesterday with Evang elist Joseph Ludgate greeted by large morning and evening crowds. He outlined how a revival should be run and stressed individual church responsibility. Evening sermon focused on the question What Is Thy Name. Ludgate introduced an Anglo German concertina as a unique musical feature and showcased his baritone voice and solo work. Meetings continue nightly this week with preaching and singing by Ludgate. Everyone is invited to attend.
News of the death of Mrs. Ilelon Elizabeth Longley, wife of Capt. Charles L. Longley and mother of Attorney Alfred Longley, was received here Saturday. Her death occurred at Twin Falls, Idaho, where she had made her home for some time. Alfred Longley was in Chicago when the word came, but left at once for Twin Falls.
The obituary notes Twin Falls resident Mrs. Longley will be remembered by Waterloo friends after death. Survivors include husband, daughter Mrs. B Warren and sons Attorney Charles O Longley of Twin Falls and Attorney Alfred Longley of this city. Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon with interment in Twin Falls.
A Waterloo Evening Courier notice describes Special Services at First Brethren, with a THO series on goals and a gathering at Sixth and Wellington. The program features a Bible-centered sermon titled Driving Like Jehu, with service starting at 7:30 pm and the sermon at 8:00 pm, distributed to about 6,500 Waterton homes.
Sunday services at Calvary Evangelical Church drew large Sabbath school and worship crowds. Rev. Crippen of Covington preached nightly, with Mrs Haghien and Mrs Wallace singing. several conversions and baptisms marked the day as the second-week revival continued.
In Bountisburg Oct 25 a social event featured President Galt and Mrs. Galt dining on Maryland products and receiving visits from Mrs. Snerting Galt and Miss Margaret Wien. The group toured front yards, exchanged compliments, and traveled by carriage toward Wallington after a family gathering at the Galt residence. Editor Ravelins Galt, brother of Norman Galt, attended, marking a high society local note in the Chronicle.
A major wholesale concern announced plans for a regular river freighting service on the Mississippi between St Paul and New Orleans. Captain J. Bernhard of New Orleans promotes a nine million dollar barge operation. The initiative starts with one barge, expanding with traffic, to undercut railroad freight rates. The first barge, Will, has been launched and will sail upriver to Quincy. A christening service at Christ Church was held yesterday noon with Rev. G W Trinkgle officiating.
An advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as the first treatment for a constipated child. It claims the laxative cleanses the liver and bowels, relieves feverish or irritable symptoms, and promises a quick, gentle result without griping. Counterfeit versions are warned against.
A baptism ceremony lists Ralph Philip son of Mr and Mrs Judson Peters James Foun alu son of Mr and Mrs J Den ham Loula Maxwell son of Mr and Mrs Louis Moston Solsor Quackenhos of New York a friend of Itha Bolsot family attended the service as nearly everyone remained with the Evening Courier and Reporter.
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