Delegates Chosen for 1616 General Conference in Dubuque
The Upper Town Conference on September 18 in Dubuque selected five lay delegates to the General Conference at Saratoga Springs next May. Cedar Falls led with four votes, followed by Lisbon, Iowa Falls, and a senator from Tamp ton with three or two votes each. Ministers elected J. Lockwood of Cedar Rapids on the first ballot. The session featured ordinations for future pastors, reports on mission funds, and a memorial address for deceased ministers and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Buell
Calumus
KK. E. Uunce
Montour
Ray Busenbark
Solon
Cito C. Domer
Tipion
Frank C. Hoffman
Guttenberg
Hosroe
Sires
Lansing
W. G. Smith
Mawkero
J. Wash
Chelsea
Wm. G. Butler
Luana
J. FL Mitchell
Wayntte
W. L. Simmer
Corgan
A. D. Wells
Floyd
Stuntzara
G. Cuteball
Fairfax
C. H. Disney
New Albia
J. C. Davis
Dumont
J. H. Graham
Elgin
F. O. Uillian
Plainfield
HW. B. Koiske
Ossien
H. Sheppke
Stacrville
Laurel
Odell
Viola
H. E. Morrow
Gladbrook
Wilk
A. B. Chamberlain
Biairstown
Stuntz
J. W. Bissell
Waterloo
Bissell
N. A. Mershon
Decorah
Upper Town University
R. CO. Keagy
Manchester
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
C. Pp. Colestove
Cedar Falls
Sevartor Stuckslager
Lisbon
W.W. J. Elliott
Cedar Rapids
S.M. Weaver
Iowa Falls
T. B. Robinson
Tampton
Iary
Women's Tonic Missionary Society
WO. Pratt
Marshalltown
St. Luke's Church
Handel
James H. Spencer
RN. Rohde
Action to recover county funds from Gardner overcharges
Jowa Malls Sept 18. Action brought by the county against B. Gardier formerly county engineer to recover 6294 dollars claimed as due for overcharges on drainage and road work. Based on duplicated time records and wage margins for men hired under Gardner’s supervision with multiple districts involved. Gardner is said to be in Minnesota on a business mission.
Wolf at Courthouse Stirs County Officials
Sheriff Henderson introduces a dog believed by locals to be a wild wolf at the courthouse. Auditor Rainbow rules it is a common cur dog, with some swearing it’s a wolf. A $100 bounty risk arose if officially counted as a wolf. The animal, a cross between a Scotch collie and a grey wolf, was gifted to the sheriff by an undisclosed donor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Henderson
Rainbow
Henderson
Paige
La Porte News and Notes Reflect 25th Anniversary Feast
In La Porte City on Sept 18 Mra J C McGahan entertained a small company at noon to celebrate the twenty fifth anniversary of their wedding. The couple, long time residents, hosted guests including their daughter Mrs Charles McNulty and son in law, Mr and Mrs Hen Blanchaine, and others. The event featured a three course dinner and roses as decor. The piece also notes church events and various local residents' moves, visits, and health updates, with a few social happenings and upcoming pastoral duties.
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Wunterloo
Hen. Blanchaine
John Gannon
McGaheran
Ackley
la Porte
Clermont
W. J. Blanchaine
James
Busilanes
Mle
Dirkes
Aid Electlen
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
M. 3
Oscar Harvey
Wo Ww. Milne
Elizabeth North
A. T. Coffin
Methodist
Des Moines
Main and
Maple Streets
WT. McQuillin
Harry
Herman Umer
West Main Street
McQuillin
D. Salmon
Wilmer
Lwhien
Impern
Sunshine Club
Teglar
Ror Hackett
Jor Town
M.S. Allen
Denver
Cola
Allen
Mayo Brothers’ Hospital
Rochester
Minn
G. P. Canelli
Dorothy
Dysart
Evangelical Association
E. Quackenbush
Marie Schubert
St. Francis Hospital
Waterloo
L. E. Urban
Chicago
Jacob Ripple
Airs
E. D. Showers
Family seeks cure by mineral waters during weeklong stay
The party plans a weeklong visit to try curative bathe and mineral waters. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Fegles of Waterloo arrive Friday with five guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. King and friends. Mrs. Ida Brandt and three Harron-Wik children visit relatives in town for two weeks. Mrs. Ann Purdy remains bedfast with rheumatism at her daughter’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Aute
Mra
Win. Fegles
Waerloo
W. L.j Kine
Mre
Ida Brandt
Harron
Wik
Ann Purdy
Bb. Brithe
Plan Big Parade for Homecoming Festival
The parade committee led by Byron Inkerton and others plans a Thursday parade at 1 pm for Homecoming Festival. More than 500 automobiles, decorated carts and floats will join, with militia veterans and local clubs invited. Prizes include 25 dollars for top exhibit, 15 for best business auto float, 15 for best fraternal float, 10 for best private car, 5 for best carriage, and 5 for best motorcycle. Notify Hyron Pinkerton, chairman, soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Inkerton
Thaingan
F. L. Northey
J. 8. Keister
Walker Red Jackets
Water Witch
Jty
Saute
Hyron Pinkerton
Zomalities
Ielecthlo Making Is Work of Care
The article notes the Ohio Electric interior’s luxurious comfort and points out the unseen labor and materials, including upholstery involving fifteen yards of fifty six inch width, behind the modern electric car. Mr. Ghase of the Ohio Electric Car Co. remarks on observer impressions and the need to imagine the construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Electric
Ghase
Fairfields
Detroit
Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company
Dewoit
Michigan
Upholstery Craft for Ohio Electric Vehicle Service Car
The text describes upholstering a car with whipcord, 120 yards of arrow laces, dozens of cloth covered tacks, hundreds of cloth covered buttons, and thousands of common tacks. A corrugated rubber mat covers the floor with oil carpet for upholstery latch, sill curtains, springs, hair, and other materials. Expert upholsterers handcraft every step to ensure uniform padding and lasting shape, using genuine haired cushion springs and tight finish. Ohio Electric Vehicle Service Co, led by W C Breckenridge, represents the Ohio Electric locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Hoach
lHolbrook Company
New York
Ifimausina
Gotham
The
Electric Vehicle Service Co
W. CG. Breckenridge Prop
Ohio Electric
Face Cleared by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mrs Flosia Hepworth of New Cambria Missouri describes severe facial eruptions that covered her face for a year. She used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, left on the skin briefly, then washed with hot water, noting her complexion greatly improved and the skin cleared. Free samples offered by mail with a 32 page Skin Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cambria
Mies Flosaia Hepworth
T. Boxton
Boston Confectionery Ice Cream Ad Note Candy Flavors
Boston Confectionery at 126 East 4th Street promotes Special Candy with 5 Nut rust Nougat Strawberry and Vanilla flavors and an ice cream offering. Prices listed include $22 and mentions of West dth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Confectionery
East 4Th St
Banquet by Luttes of Church Tonight at 7
A church banquet is planned with a talk by Dr. Charles S. Medbury of Des Moines at 7 PM. The lecture titled The Message of Christ to the Modern Man will precede a general invitation to all citizens and friends. Tickets are 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Medbury
Des Moines
Christ
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Pioneer Bldg
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Great Paige
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Central Auto & Supply Co
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Affiliated Brotherhoods OF Waterloo
Walnut Street ‘Baptist Church
W. H. Bexchler
Harry J. Sisher
George E. Pike
Walnut Street Church Orchestra
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