Waverly Church Marks 1850th Anniversary
Salem congregation near Waverly celebrates fifty years with Rev J H Bauernfeind attending and delivering the sermon. Former pastor Rev H Hinze of Chicago, Northern Iowa’s first minister, is invited to speak at Sunday service. Four charter members remain alive as the golden anniversary honors keep history alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bauernfeind
Waverly
Salem
Mr. Bauernfeind
Waterloo
H. Hinze
Chicago
Iowa
First Brethren Church
W. H. Beachler
Mr. Beachler
Myersdale
South
Fifth Streets
Town Criers Meet Tonight at K P Hall
The Town Criers hold the first meeting of the season in the K P hall this evening. Discussion will cover the state dairy show with addresses by Prof Van Pelt and W B Barney, former state dairy expert and commissioner. Refreshments follow, free for all, and a lively time is promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Hall
Prof. van Pelt
W. B. Barney
Kin dergarten Teaching Promises Profit and Prestige
A Waterloo source notes many young women prepare for lucrative kindergarten teaching. The Chicago Kindergarten College claims a unique, highly successful program with many graduates leading kindergarten departments nationwide. The field offers strong salaries and optional private schools. a booklet with more information is available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Chicago
Ed Leighton golden wedding celebrated at Osage farm
Osage Iowa Sept Special neighbors and friends assist Byron Leighton and wife in marking their fifty years of marriage at their farm four miles west of Osage. The couple married in Portland Maine in 1870s and raised a family including F A Leighton Des Moines W R Leighton Fairbury Neb Mrs Alfred Cheney North Berwick Me and E A Leighton former Waterloo police chief now deputy state fish and game warden. Both in good health at 70s and 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Byron Leighton
F. A. Leighton
Des Moines
Beatrica Creamery Co
W. R. Leighton
Fairbury
Neb
Alfred Cheney
North Berwick
E. A. Leighton
Waterloo
Mrs. Leighton
Portland
Leighton
Maine
Mitchell County
W R C Activities and Socials At Waterloo Country Home
Seventy five members of the W R C met at Mrs A R Markle s country home five miles from Waterloo. Carriages and autos adorned with flowers and flags. Mrs Julia V White won top prize for best parade entry. Afternoon readings and piano numbers followed a four course dinner served by local ladies. The day ended with a pleasant social atmosphere.
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A. R. Markle
Waterloo
Julia V. White
Winnifred Pettitt
Mary Whicker
Amelia Wyeth
John Line
Lydia Miles
W. WH. Shirey
Carrie M. Johnson
A. Williams
Laura E. Garrabrant
Garrabrant
Social clubs and teas fill a September afternoon
The Philotes club gathered with Mrs. L. E. Aldrich on Baltimore street for sewing and a light lunch. Pink and white tea hosted by Mrs. L. E. Park drew ten guests with Miss Marjorie Park serving. Coterie and Jolly Band gatherings noted with hostesses on Harrison street and Commercial street. Royal Neighbor thimble bee held at Mrs. J. J. Denison’s on Cottage street featured purple and white decor and a large turnout. Ladies' Guild of Christchurch met at Mrs. W. W. McFarlane’s on Walnut street planning a parish picnic for Sept 22.
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Philotes Club
L. E. Aldrich
Baltimore Street
Mies
J. D. Burter
L. E. Park
State Street
Marjorie Park
Lydia Hinman
Steele
N. D
Frank A. Perry
Denver, Colo
Fannie Lamb
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Circle
M. S. Circle
Jolly Band
Charles Mantle
Commercial Street
Ernest Volkman
Waterloo
H. L. Green
New York State
Ladies’ Guild of
Christchurch
W. W. McFarlane
Walnut Street
Real estate boom brings new homes to Waterloo area
In 1910 Waterloo boosters tout a growing city with new industries attracting families. Bargains include a 5 room modern house at 2 750, 6 room nearly new at 1 800, 9 room 5 000, 11 room 5 500 plus paving paid lots in Westfield and other city areas. See us before buying elsewhere.
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Watterloo
Waterloo
West Fourth Street
Westfield
Church Rummage Sale Planned with Parish Change
A rummage sale is scheduled for Oct 14 and 16 in the church basement. Mrs. J W Winterbotham resigns as secretary due to family illness and Mrs. Matt Parrott is appointed to replace her. CHOVER butter advertised at local grocers including Sam If Pinkerton's and Carson & Zimmerman's.
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J. W. Winterbotham
Matt Parrott
Sam If
Pinkerton
Carson & Zimmerman
Andrew H. Pinkerton
OC. H. Eighmey
Watering Tanks To Be Removed In Waterloo Beautification
After months the plan by civic expert C. M. Robinson is to be followed. The watering tank on Fifth street between Sycamore and Lafayette will be moved to Sixth street between Sycamore and Lafayette. The tank formerly on Fifth Street West between Commercial and Jefferson has been removed to Sixth Street between Commercial and Jefferson.
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C. M. Robinson
Waterloo
Fifth Street
Sixth
Commercial
Jefferson
Sycamore
Lafayette
Sixth Street
Man Claims Train Robbery Of 50000 Gold Nuggets
T Baker told police on the Great Western train from Marshalltown he was robbed of a grip containing gold valued at 5000, dug from Klondike mines. He said he left his wife and daughter at 115 12 Jefferson Street, but city directories show no such residents. Police sent telegrams to Marshalltown and Des Moines while probing the tale as his wife and daughter reportedly left Waterlaw years ago en route to a hospital city with illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Baker
Great Western
Marshalltown
Klondike
Des Moines
Baker
Waterlaw
Jefferson Street
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Webb
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Florence
Susie Carter
Irene
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J. D. DeGon
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I. A. Utter
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Laura Pomeroy Cutler
W. N. Barr
FP. C. Platt
H. W. Flint
G. G. Allendorfer
W. H. Hagenhorst
Hagle Grove
Philip J. Wieffer
Kansas City
J. B. Innes
Floyd Chamberlain
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Willam Lingelbach
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Lillian Wahl
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Lane Street
Henry Glas
J. WH. Stewart
Coterie Club
Martin Goswiller
Harrison Street
John Berne
Clark
J. H. Lind-inger
2. B. Huston
Elmer Hotel
G. A. Waterbury
B. F Swisher
Park Avenue West
Neil Jackson
Lee
Childs
Ruth Kimball
Eb, A. Hunt
Chitra
Christ
M.j.pommer &Co
Burch Bros. Co
Phipp
Laspirite
Panne
H. F. Hanson
Plymouth County
Cadillac Company
Cadillac
Morris Motor Car Co
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