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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1917

Page

3

Springfield sympathy strike widens as unions join

Springfield NL Sept 12 Several hundred more trade unionists join the general strike linked to the street car walkout. Miners, machinists and other trades walked out as Gov Frank Lowden seeks peace, while disputes over preferred runs complicate efforts to end the stoppage.

Springfield UN- Tess Frank C. Lowden Ammien Overnor Frank O. Lowden Council of Defense No Car Company Empany

Social club notes fill Waterloo week with events

FI News of Society items report TM B L G club guests of Mrs J H Eddy and many neighborhood gatherings. Knitting and sewing for the Red Cross, luncheons, and multiple club meetings populate a busy social calendar with parties at Norwood avenue and Cedar Falls. A bridal couple and a surprise anniversary observed.

B. L. G. Club J. H. Eddy A. Clark John Byrne Entre Nous Club The Red Cross Margaret Carrigg Michael Lorden Lewis Hunt HH. ER. N. Club Norwood Avenue Charles Barker New York Floyd Trewery BE. A. Hansen Cedar Falls W. A. Burton D. C Burton Minerva Court of Honor Circle Merrill Peterson Peterson Mmes. Willson Blanche Peterson Arla Club F. W. Childs

Among the churches social items highlighted in Cedar Heights news

Local church groups report last evening events at First Evangelical First Methodist Westminster and St. Mark s with hostess duties, nurse training send off for Esther Anton, Farewell reception for Rev Duckett, and sewing circle plans. Attendees include Miss Esther Anton Pearl Rientz Lucile Schmidt Richard Holmes Mrs Charles Eby Mrs Gertrude Lowe Mrs Dexter Phelps Mrs J T Knapp and others.

First Evangelical First Evangelical Church Esther Anton Pearl Rientz Lucile Schmidt Thirst Baptist Richard Holmes Charles Eby Gertrudée Lowe Claude Dre Westminster Presbyterian Westminster G. R. ,Loomis The Presbyterian Hospital

District Exemption Board Claims Granted and Denied

District Exemption Board actions list numerous claims denied and granted across Allamakee, Benton, Webster, and other counties. Names include Halsey, Wells, Melvold, Dvorak, Me rarville, Albers, Smith, Bristel, Brune, O’Neill, and many others with county placements and status notes. A separate Denver Iowa fire report notes Charles Hageman residence destroyed. family not harmed. insurance coverage noted.

Sewart County Lawrence Halsey Joe George Cleveland Wells Phillip MM. Turns Joe Hubicek Julius T. Melvold William Joseph Tundsak Louis Brown Ferce Clear August v. Prinz Thur EB. Warnke Newton Clinton Bigx Reed M. Mites Joseph Patrick Merarville Rudolph Jacob Bronner Tom James Dvorak Joseph E. Regan James Ostcrys Benton County Jacob Henry Albers Ian W. Smith William George Baum Obert Lindberg Floyd Frank Eaton Ostay Scheel Carl Henry Gerhard Arlamakee Frank J. Bristel Karlas Lu Fopel Adolph Kolstad Wilam Richard Ryan John Fruechte Grofer Jacob Hulisheim Charley Freddellhammer William Henry O'Neill Borgs Alfred Goeke Ralph C. Davis Skty Dubique Euugene Frederick Jaub James Thomas Williams Swandolph Pearson James M Robertson J ‘Erd A. Scherer Fred Dornes Allamakee County Ove Thorvald Roe Henry Damrow LeRoy L. French Henry August Snitker Earnest Harrison Meyerhelm Frithjof Berg Alfred Henry Tenners Martin Guniles Gondno Heran August Eilholzer Henry Theodore Khoft Henry Amandus Louis Schmelzer Joseph Albert Kruska Cnutionm Robert John Liendak Albert 5 Nelgon John Clement Goodman Wiliam Ferdinand Bronner Frank Ed. Dinger Charles James Haskovec Henry Erger Alva Eugene Specht Ross Leofiler George John Backenburg John Davis Frank Zoback Harry Ferdimd Herplinck William Volkering Ais John Maravetz Winnebago County Nels A. Hyland Njamin H. Mee Leonard Olson Kobering Luppie Asmus Carl 0. Brantad E. Howard Buland Albert Dirksen Ander J. Stenerson Clarance J. Blyrank S. Elwood Chas. H. Rhubra Brich Mage Cyrus A. Ashpole Joseph T. Faugen Charles K. Murray

War Veterans in Annual Reunion at Memorial Hall

Black Hawk County veterans gathered for the annual fall reunion at Memorial Hall with 150 members from G A R Ladies of the G A R W R C V and Ladies auxiliary groups attending. Morning hours were social, while afternoon program featured drum corps music, readings, and Rev. F W Court delivering the principal address.

Black Hawk County Veterans’ Association Memorial Hall G. A. Ri W. R S. QU. V Mrrs Winale Hggleston E. Trevar Cedar Falls W. W. Woolley Charles D. Becker Julia Kerr George Philpot F. W. Court M. EB. Church

Woman's Club Opens New Year Friday at Hotel Russell Lamson

The Waterface Women's club starts its 1917 18 year with an open meeting Friday afternoon in Hotel Russell Lamson. President Mrs H B Boies will speak. reports from the Fort Dodge biennial convention will be given by Nunes F C Pratt Paul Bassett W L Johnson and Frank L Marquis. The Euterpe club directed by Miss Miriam Marsh will sing.

Waterface Women’s Club Russell Lamson H. B. Boies Fort Dodge Nunes F.C. Pratt Paul Bassett W.L. Johnson Frank L. Marquis Euterpe Club Miriam Marsh

New Year 5678 Celebrated as Rosh Hashanah

Next Sunday marks the Jewish New Year 5678 known as Rosh Hashanah, beginning the seventh month Tishri. The holiday signals autumn and a period of rest, with reflection for agricultural communities in Palestine on the cycle of sacred observances.

Palestine

Three Routes Compete For Waterloo Grundy Road

Iowa highway officials heard evidence on three proposed routes for a Waterloo to Grundy Center inter county road. Zaneta route argues shortest distance. Cedar Falls Dike route claims greater accessibility and future paving. Officials will evaluate and designate a final route after further testimony and discussion.

J. W. Holden Lowa Waterloo Grundy Center Hudson Zaneta Reinbeck G. L. Frost J. L. Bailey D. S. Tiffany P. HH Paulsen Zanda Marshalltown Charles Thomas Dike C. A. Rownd Cedar Falls Castle Hill Cedar Heights Cattle Congress Cedar Valley Fair Grounds State Teachers’ College Cedar Fall Sherman W. DeWolf Frost Mr. Bailey Rownd Dr. Tiffany Fourth Street Hudson Road

Whirlwind Campaign to Save Seed Corn

Urgency from imminent frosts and poor corn crop spurs Peter Peterson and county leaders to call a meeting at Mr Moeller's office at 1 30 PM next Friday to organize a one day whirlwind seed corn campaign across every school district. Farmers and businessmen will be drafted to promote early saving of future seed, expanded wheat acreage, and farm labor solutions amid conscription.

Peter Peterson W. F. Parrot A. A. Burger Moeller

Sunday School Session Opens in Walnut Street Baptist Church

Annual session of the Black Hawk County Sunday School association began at 2 PM at Walnut Street Baptist Church. Attendance was expected to be large. A major rally for young people is planned for tonight with speakers Mrs. T. G. McManus Rev. J. W. Holland and Miss Dean, as local young people's groups push for full participation.

Black Hawk County Sunday School Association Walnut Street Baptist Church T- G. McManus

Boy from Farm Delinquent Case Paroled to Farm Home

Vernon Zimmerman was arraigned in juvenile court as a delinquent and paroled by Judge C W Mullan to George D Harris assistant county attorney. The boy was to leave today for a home on a farm near Waterloo and must report weekly.

Vernon Zimmerman C. W. Mullan George D. Harris Waterloo

Final Matches Set for Golf Tournament Championship

Final matches in the eliy golf tournament are scheduled Friday through Sunday. The main bout features Fred McLain versus George Newton for the championship while Melain is favored in other top showdowns. Three 38 hole matches. McLain and Newton expected to finish Sunday afternoon with a gallery event afterward.

Fred McLain George Newton Dopa Melain Dia Qeorge Worthen W. BE. Cowan Byrnes Park Verne Lichty W. R. Selg McLain Nawton

Swedish denial on German telegrams from Argentina stirs anger

Swedish foreign office faces harsh press criticism for suspected intermediation in German subs messages to Argentina. London papers say the note is feeble and does not satisfy belligerents or neutrals. The Times notes Sweden’s admission of knowledge of harmful inquiries while defending neutrality.

London Argentina Sweden the Times Stockholm Germany Auote Elgil Kino Chau United States Turkey Daily Chronicle Morning Post Daily Mail

Four Recruits for Military Service

Four recruits were accepted for military service at the army recruiting station and will depart tonight for Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Two enlisted in field artillery, Clair J. Butterfield of 616 Fowler Street and Charles Rafferty of 293 Bluff Street, both from Dubuque. The other two join the medical department, Edmund Schuchmann of West Union and Orel W. Patterson of Renwick. Capt A C Wright, previously in charge at Davenport, now to state university duty, will be replaced by First Lieut Wright, a retired Philippine scout officer, at once.

Orl Army Jefferson Barracks Field Artillery Clair J. Butterfield Fowler Street Charles Rafferty Bluff Street Dubuque Wll Medical Department Edmund Schuchmann West Union Orel W. Patterson Renwick A. C. Wright Davenport Wright The State University Town City

Kerensky Grinds Down War Crisis In Volatile Russia

Reports from Petrograd describe a turbulent scene as Korniloff gains support from generals Donikine and Valuveffl while Kerensky fights to hold cabinet unity. NeKrasoff warns of resignations if generals refuse to define loyalties amid a looming civil conflict.

Former Stars of C. A. Show Form Exhibition Day

Former state of the Central association club day featured in an exhibition between the Chicago White Sox and Port Wayne Indiana. Jess Runser loaned to Fort Wayne as shortstop scored two runs by homering over right field. Ralph Miller, ex Waterloo star, had one hit in four at bats and no errors. Bob Trasbrook doubled twice and singled, making a key fielding stop on a line drive.

Chicago White Sox Port Wayne Ind Central Leagus Jess Runser Sox Fort Wayne Ralph Miller Waterloo Bob Trasbrook Felding Floren

BAGS FOR FRANCE START NEXT WEEK Christmas bags for trench boys urged

Mrs. John Stock at Red Cross headquarters urged collecting money and items by next week so bags for soldiers in the trenches reach them by Christmas. The Red Geranium club donated funds to the project, while clubs and social organizations were asked to help more urgently with hard candy gum toothpaste toothbrush soap shaving cream chocolate and tobacco. Donations may be left at Red Cross or cooperating stores. The note about the tiger in the Bible and Greece appears unrelated.

Waterloo John Stock Red Cross

Also Mentioned on This Page

FI News of Society Bp.e West Side M. E Rebekah Reboakiah East Side Tribe of Clyde J. Askins First Baptist Church Mr. Askins Askins F. R. Asquith Lucile van Doren Justin Edwards Martha Thompson Mr. Vaughan Hoff-Cameron Amy B. Cameron Elf Cameron Sycamora Street Duard Hoff Glora Hoff Ninth Street Martha Mugsett Georgene Teeple John Robertson Macartney First Presbyterian Church Georgene Teephe Mildred Hoenig Ruth Garmon Martha Mussett East High Waterloo Business College Union Mill Company Fath Packing Company Mulberry Street Y.N. Cowlishaw Herbert Peek New Hartford Leta Margaret Shanewise Waverley Chautauqua Clubs Chautauqua League of Study Clubs Chester Cadwallader J. C. Paremzt Harry Parent Ida Horsley Tulsa Okla Parent Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Hall Dairy Cattle Congress Epworth League Business College Leonard Duckett William Galloway St. Joseph’s Court Scallonhall St. Mary’s Charles’ Emery J. A. Gogerty Charles Kurth Denver Charles Hageman Dener Oon Hhem OWA Terloo and Grundy ATS Moaey Americas Rose Reichard Marshall Wang & Miller Shoe CO Kerensky Lokomsky Wall Constitutional Democrats M. Nekrasomgaid Korniloft Revel M. Yourenefe Kokashine M. Oldenburg M. Kartasheff Holy Eynod Kerenaky Korniloff Petrograd Donikine Valuveffl Elven Ont Deniline Reuter’s Limited Philoninka Geo. Korniloff Tchernoff Kronstadt Alexander Guchkoff War and Navy Kornflot Fley Pskovt Paul N. Mitukoff Gon Kaere Alextet Toache C. A OUR Ewelers France Christ Greece Alexander the Great Dee Nest Pains Wang & Miller Shoe OO Lichty’s America Licce West Fourth Street
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