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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1909

Page

3

Waterloo DAR entertained. Mondamin feast and Safley Echlin wedding

Waterloo Daughters of the American Revolution members, led by Regent Mrs J W Richards, enjoyed a fall meeting at Mrs H W Sigworth’s Park Avenue West home with music and papers. The Mondamin Feast at Ellis Hall attracted many for dinner and 5 to 7 supper. Margaret Saffey married Rev R D Echlin of Sioux City at Westminster church Cedar Rapids in traveling green suit. luncheon at Montrose hotel. Saffey is Tipton born and ex-head of Washington High history.

D. ‘A. Rvs Waterloo Daughters of the American Revolution H. W. Sigworth Park Avenue West J. W. Richards Mildred Hummel Ruth Fish J. M. Hileman Ewen Rountree Hugh Wynne Cora Bunn del Riego Ellis’ Hall Christ Episcopal Church Montrose Hotel Tipton Iowa University Washington High School Second Presbyterian Church Katharyne M. Evans Miss Smily John Wilkes Booth

REBEKANS FIFTY-EIGHTH ANNI VERSARY CELEBRATED IN SIOUX CITY

The fifty eighth anniversary of the Rebekah degree was celebrated by Temple Rebekah lodge No. 5 and Progressive lodge No. 452 in the Odd Fellows hall with about a hundred attendees. Rev Noah Garwick gave an address and a social program of piano solos readings and toasts followed by refreshments served by local members.

Rebekah Temple Rebekah Odd Fellows Rebekahs W. W. Whitenack Myrtle Biggs Noah Garwick T. F_ Ruler

Maine students strike over hazing pledge demand

Between 500 and 600 University of Maine upperclassmen seized on the first day of term to protest a new anti hazing pledge required for entry. Recitations were halted as a conference loomed with faculty. Students argue the pledge is arbitrary and too vague, insisting some hazing customs may continue while vowing not to violate the pledge.

University of Maine

Further Probe Into Coal Cases

Seattle correspondent notes Taft’s ruling in the Ballinger Gravis controversy does not alter claims to vast coal lands near Kaul Ta Alaska. Syndicates pursue the lands with estimates ranging from 75 million to 1 billion dollars as government orders prompt a more thorough investigation of the coal fields. A promotional line for Champlain’s remedy follows.

Seattle Wash Taft Kaul‘Ta Alaska

Buyers Eager for Water Bonds Amid Legal Doubts

Rumors of buyer dissatisfaction are denied as John Watson and GC Wolf, pursuing a $400,000 water bond issue, push to complete the sale. A written opinion from bond expert Webber is awaited to assess ballot form and debt limit issues and outline necessary steps or possible reballot.

John Stuart Watson GC. C. Wolf Watson Wall Webber

Rally Day Service At First Presbyterian Church

The Young People's Society invites all to a Rally Day service Sunday at 6 45 with short addresses by Miss Mary Christie W W Beal Miss Georgia Day and Mrs H W Red erd on topics about youth and church life Special vocal numbers will be performed by Mrs F C Liffring and Miss Genevieve Edwards Also an unrelated advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a beauty tonic sold by Knapp Pharmacy and C J Miller.

Young People’s Society of the First Presbyterian Church Mary Christie Young People’s Society W. W. Beal Georgia Day H. W. Rederd F. C. Liffring Genevieve Edwards

Lady Maccabees Host Thimble Bee and Club Meetings

Announcements note deadline must be met by 3 am for publication. The Lady Maccabees of Hive No 27 plan a thimble bee at Mrs J C Duke 824 Logan Ave on Wednesday afternoon Sept 22 inviting all members and friends. The Young Women's club of First Congregational church meets at Miss Miller 205 W Wellington St Monday evening with Miss Kinney and Miss Miller as hostesses. The Modern National Reserve holds a regular meeting at Soash Land Company hall Monday evening Sept 20 inviting all members and a guest.

W. Bouldin Fourth Street Charles Wagner Charles Kinniburg Lady Maccabees Hive No J. C. Duke Logan Avenue Young Women’s Club First Congregational Church Miss Miller Wellington Street Miss Kinney Modern National Reserve Soash Land Company

Improvements on Leland Avenue

Dr J A Pinkerton former Traer physician has disposed of his practice and will reside in Waterloo He bought two Leland Avenue lots and a barn foundation is under construction The family will occupy E E Streamer property on Leland Avenue Excavation for Congressman Charles E Pickett’s new home has finished with foundation work to begin next week John Hanson is building a cottage on the avenue

J. A. Pinkerton Traer Waterloo John Hanson Wm. Bailey C. L Patten G. L. Patten T St Washington, D.C Old Guard Ryan Rysa Nome Alaska Charles Stewart Parnell Washington New Willard D.C Thomas Cate Congress Pacific Slope 8Th St Washington, D. C

Lahm to Operate Army Dirigible at Des Moines Tourney

First Lieut. Frank P. Lahm of the signal corps is ordered to Des Moines Iowa for temporary duty operating dirigible balloon No 1 belonging to the army at the military tournament beginning September 20.

Avistor Washington, D. C Frank P. Lahm Signal Corps Des Moines Iowa Army

Vic Hugo Vaudeville Mix Delights Waterloo Crowd Tonight

Amusements in Waterloo feature Jewel's Manikins and a strong bill including Hamilton and West, Lillian Murtha, Mueller and Mueller, Merrit and Love, Chas Hay and Edengraph. The Waterloo theatre has drawn capacity crowds, signaling strong vaudeville momentum as Vic Hugo promotes a second week with The Great Kleine Family and seven European cyclists to headline.

Vic Hugo Waterloo Waterloo Theatre Jewel's Manikins Jewel Hamilton West Lillian Murtha Mueller Merrit Love Chas Hay Edengraph Motion Pictures Lilian Murtha Merritt Chas Hay Edengraph Hugo Waterloo Way Kleine Germany New York Iowa

High Rollers at Syndicate Theatre Delight Crowd

The High Rollers staged two musical farces, A Night's Frolic and 4 Night in Paris, to a delighted audience at the Syndicate theatre last evening. Forty performers impressed with singing, costumes, scenery, and specialty acts. matinee and evening shows scheduled today anticipate strong attendance.

Peruna touted as remedy for coughs and catarrh

A series of testimonial letters from veterans and officials, including Sergeant Arthur A. White of St. Catharines Ontario and Col. C. L Patten, praising Peruna for curing catarrh of the stomach and related ailments. The letters claim dramatic health improvements after six bottles, with endorsements from figures in labor unions and political circles.

Col. Bailey Washington, D. C Col. Patten Ryan Alaska Cale Pacific Arthur A. White Adame St. Catharines, Ont Paardeburg

County Home Plans Fizzle as Supervisors Adjourn

County board passes resolutions on county home plats returning plans to architects and bids to the bidder. Auditor to seek $3,465 from the estate of Em., reflecting disputed costs and potential remodeling versus building anew. Work unlikely this fall. may await spring.

County Board of Supervisors Rownd

Pioneering Flight Record Tops Previous High

The flyer achieved an ascent to 223 meters and 763 feet, surpassing the prior best of 183 meters set by Hubert Latham, marking a new height record in early aviation.

Hubert Latham

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