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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1915

Page

12

Urban V Sillaway Evangelist Dies In Milwaukee Mission

Waterloo mourns Urban V Sillaway a prominent evangelist and Rescue Mission superintendent for nine years His memorials filled the chapel and Grand Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church attendees included Rev W T Dorward C B Willis and others from Y M C A missions Moody Bible Institute staff and church leaders Present Mrs Sillaway and her two sons Readings recalled his work guiding the Rescue Mission and inspiring men and women from all walks of life through sermons testimonies and memorial services across Milwaukee and beyond.

Waterloo Urban V. Sillaway Spe Big Brother Mission Wiwaukeen Wisconsin Mr. Sillaway Urban V Silaway Rescue Mission Grand Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Sillaway Hfe W. T. Dernard Tabernacle Baptist Church C. B. Willis Klark Eric, Pa John Moss Ress Yan Eleanor Ne Far Moody Alble Institute Chicago Aidaway W. T. Dorward Thomas Gardner A. Ranford Milwaukee Fred G. Becker Memphis, Tenn Ar. Sillaway C. Clark Erie Peter Quartel Dayton James Dawley Sioux Kalls S. D W. Dewey la Crosse Wis Peter MacKarland St. Paul Jobo Astra Springfield Ill My. Ja!oby Moody Ible Institute Mr. Asher William van Donlen Muskegon Mich M. FE. Trotter Grand Rapids

Wilson May Call Special Session of the Senate

President Wilson weighs calling a special Senate session within a month to revise rules and curtail debate. A White House briefing says a decision could come in 6 to 16 days. A Senate committee has proposed rule amendments to allow a majority to limit debate, with pending treaties to Colombia and Nicaragua possible topics.

Washington, D. C Senate Wilson White House Colombia Nicaragua

Walsh and McCall Win Nominations

In Boston Massachusetts yesterday's primaries renominated Governor Walsh for a third term as a Democrat and former Congressman McCall won the Republican gubernatorial nomination. State totals show Walsh 74 495 to rival Frederick S. Parkinson 3 470 while McCall led Republicans with 65 035 over Cushing 59 344 and Foss 10 264. Coolidge led for lieutenant governor with 53 810 over Atam 49 948. Progressive party had no governor contest and Nelson B. Clark will oppose Walsh and McCall.

Boston Mass Walsh McCall Samuel W. McCall Grafton D. Cushing Eugene N- Foss Calvin Coolidge Guy Atam David J. Walsh Frederick S Idirick Progressive Party Neilson B. Clark McCail

Black Hawk Secret Order Initiation Friday Evening

The Secret Order of Black Hawk will hold a marching parade through three streets ending at the Elks hall on Commercial Street at 7 30 in the evening for an initiation ceremony.

Order of Black Hawk Elks’ Hall Farmers Loan & Trust Company Commercial Street

Speeding Miss Thornton enters pro racing trials

Speed craze drives Miss Thornton toward professional racing after practice runs in a high powered car. She aims for the Astor Challenge Cup eliminations, a 340 mile inaugural event at the new Sheepshesday speedway on Get. 2. At 22, she is noted as a swift driver, skilled horsewoman and swimmer.

Sheepshesday Motor Speedway Miss Thornton Ton Bee

Suppression of Reports on Mexican Anarchy Sparks Debate

Washington officials defend hiding details of atrocities in Mexico to avoid inflaming U.S. public opinion and hindering peace efforts. Some longtime Mexico policy backers admit disclosure would have fueled calls for armed intervention, while President Wilson resists full intervention. The Red Cross reportedly also censors Mexico coverage to omit political conditions.

Washington, D Mexico State Department Wilson Haiti Tted Cross Red Cross

German Submarine Base Rumors On Guernsey Isle

New York reports substantial rumors that German submarines based in English waters used the isle of Guernsey to refuel. Frank S. Peer of Ithaca, a cattle breeder, claims British authorities found petrol secreted along the unfrequented coast and that about forty Germans were arrested for supplying fuel. He says Britain trapped subs with steel nets near Guernsey, with several captured in five months. Public notice ends with an advertisement for fall boats at Wayne & Miller.

New York Frank S. Peer Tihaca N. Y Isle of Guernsey Atin Guernsey Peer

Bell Promises Better Times to Saloonkeepers in 1924 Drive

Indianapolis on September 22 reports Joseph Bell, charged with election conspiracy, sought support for Kawara Lyons in the May 5 1924 Democratic primary for county treasurer by promising improvement for saloonkeepers. State witness Harry Rodacker testified Bell claimed Taggart was present but neither spoke further, and Bell urged Rodacker to back Ed Lyons.

Indianapolis Ind Joseph FE. Bell Kawara Lyons Harry Rodacker Thomas Taggart Bell Taggart Ed Lyons

French Airmen Raid German War Station

Paris reports nineteen French aeroplanes took off to strike the German division station east of Morhange. The war office says 140 shells damaged the station and trains while no aircraft losses are noted, the raiders presumed to have returned safely to base. See new fall boots at Wang & Miller Shoe Co.

Paris Livision Bensdorf Morhange War Office Wang & Miller Shoe Co Sagverlinenent

Divorce Granted Lola M. Vose From Roy Vose

A divorce was granted today to Lola M. Vose from Roy Vose. The Dearborn Construction Company of Waterloo was awarded a $60,000 sewer contract at Ames. Multiple society and personal updates, including visits, travels, and admissions, fill a busy day in the city brief.

Lola M. Vose Roy Vose Rholenda Society J. H. Rickert Mac G. Coram St. Luke's Hospital Davenport John Cain Seattle, Wash Dearborn Construction Company of Waterloo Ames

The Nichols Murder Suspect Eddie Lehto Identified

Police issues reveal Eddie Lehto, about 20, five foot six, 140 pounds, dark blond hair and Finnish accent, is the man once called Eddie. He is named in Donnie Talas confession as a gang member involved in the murder and robbery of millionaire widow Elizabeth Grieg Nichols at her Seventy Street home in New York. Lehto allegedly once worked in the Nichols household.

Atrs Elizabeth Grieg Nichols Sevrent Th Street Fifth, Avenue New York Eddie Eddie Lehto Lehto

Society Wedding At Noon In Argyle Street Home

At noon, Alma M L Newhaner wed Keith G Crowther in a double ring ceremony at 120 Argyle Street. Rev John Bunyan Smith officiated before a large gathering. The couple will reside on Oneida Street after October 1, with a honeymoon to Chicago and nearby points.

Charles Newhaner Argyle Street Alma ML Keith G. Crowther Richard Crowther Oneida Street John Bunyan Smith Walnut Street Laptist Church Gertrude Lenz Edna Zeilinger Olga Jorgensen Anna Schoenberg Jorgensen Welding Maaren Caroline Mether Mrs. Crowther Chicago

Chalmers Boosters Dined This Noon Banquet

Bryant Motor Car president rank Bryant hosted a dealer banquet with Dr F W Powers of Black Trunk National Bank and Detroit district manager Mackie among guests. Iowa Chalmers rep Leo Farr and local newspaper reps spoke after brief addresses by Tou ers and Mackie. Attendees included BI Raymond Prudhon Grundy Center and others from Char ies City New Hampton.

Rank Bryant Bryant Motor Car Company Tussell-Lamson F. W. Powers Black Trunk National Bank Mackie Detroit Chalmers Motor Company Leo Farr Toes Moines Chalmers Iowan

Poor Boys Arrested in Playmate Death at Mattoon

Four youths Arnold Cook Eugen Gans Montie Criss and Harry Moloney were arrested in Mattoon Illinois after the death of Charles McLellan. Authorities allege the group stabbed the victim in July and dumped his body in the water today.

Mattoon Til Arnold Cook Eugen Gans Montie Criss Harry Moloney Charles McLellan

Geneseo Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week

Geneseo notes report Davis Nes building a cement grave silo on his Geneseo farm with Harvey Touffman and Mrs. Merritt visiting Rockford. Miss Mary Harbaugh of Waterloo stayed with her sister Mrs. Hutina. Sam Houtty traveled to Toledo with Hampshire hogs for exhibition. Miss Anna Christenson visited Waterloo friends. Rev. Sheckler returned from conference. Mrs. Mabel Spear hosted a cousin visit from Tipton.

Gunteseo Davis Nes Geneseo Harvey Touffman Merritt Rockford Mary Harbaugh Waterloo HL. Hutina Sam. Houtty Toledo Chester White Kim Jair Anna Christenson Sheckler Mabel Spear Tipton

Corn Belt Warmer Name Changes Publication

The Corn Belt Magazine changes title to reflect broader expansion beyond corn growing. Harry B. Chirk of Topeka becomes owner and will base Waterloo headquarters after November, pledging a progressive policy focused booster effort for the region.

Waterlon Harry B. Chirk Topela Waterloo Asso Polley

Puri Tackles Lavagin Delay At El Paso Station

Reports say draving coaster agent Williams of Torreon and Consul Caen of Dingo Lo with 100 foreigners are held at Chilmahui. Consul Lateher of Chihuahua left for the border by auto. Mrs. Bo M. Wood dies in Marshalltown and to be moved to Waterloo then Janesville, former home.

al Paso Tex Willams Torreon Caen Chilmahui Lateher Chihuahua City Tink Bo M. Wood Mershalltown Waterloo Wiseman & Gindle Janesville Wood R. G. Wang

Tabernacle chapter to hold special convocation Thursday evening

Announcements note Tabernacle chapter No ba R A M will hold a special convocation Thursday evening at 7 30 for work in the M M M degree. All members and visiting companions are invited. Holy Name court 1025 W Go W will meet in regular session Thursday evening at Sacred Heart hall. Daughters of Isabella plan rummage sale all day Saturday at the Fowler building corner of Lafayette and Fifth Street east.

Tabernacle Chapter Holy Name Court W. Go. W Sacred Heart Ball Daughters of Isabella Fowler Lafayette and Fifth Street East

Dust Poisoned Plas Kid

Coroner's inquiry into the death of William Bowllage of Lanen Saira after eating pork pies in May last concluded. Dr Yartis, medical officer of heart, stated the meat friction in the shop was caused by dust blown in from the street.

Plas Kid William Bowllage Lanensaira Yartis Heart London Mall

Cure for Leprosy On Queil Island N Z Doctor Aids Maori Hope

A Maori haw has been cured of leprosy after a three year treatment on Queil Island New Zealand by Dr Upham. This is the second cure from the island and two other cases show progress toward recovery. Also notes on sprains care Rest for absolute healing hot water immersion elevated limb padded splint for sprains and a Mothers Day anecdote from Maryland Home Companion. Preserve Your Health discusses how a healthy person can inspire others and achieve big things.

Queil Island N. Z Upham Mfe Tre Tle

Mere Matter of Choice in a Distant Courtyard

A fragmentary scene shows Marie wavering between two futures as a maid asks what path she will choose while a judge and a local paper's jests hint at political stakes. The Whitsett Courier notes a man’s potential rise and fall, with readers across the region following the discussion.

Marie Mademoiselle; da

Grandma Canfield Leads Warren Reform Drive in Warren

Chicago dispatch reports Grandma Canfield a 74 year old grandmother and council advocate from Warren aims to reform Warren with prayer at meetings absent opposition. She has secured speed limit laws and anti-cheating measures for wives plus pure food laws. Contemplated reforms include a social center dress reform and street parades in Warren.

Chicago Anckel Canteld Hbe Warren Cima Canfield Basides William South Wiliam

Labor men protest invitation to Rockfeller address

In Denver Colorado on September 22 a resolution extending to John D. Rockfeller Jr an invitation to address the Colorado Federation of Labor delegates was tabled after vigorous protests by several delegates The resolution presented by Frank Spegel of the Austeians union sparked disorder with chants threatening removal if he appeared The Waterloo Courier notes want ads as satisfactory results for readers

Denver Colo John D. Rockfeller Colorado Federation of Labor Frank Spegel Austeians’ Union

Sargol Weight Gain Tablet Ad Claims Fast Nourishment

A vintage ad promotes Sargol tablets to help thin individuals gain weight by aiding digestion. It asserts Sargol doesn’t directly add fat but helps convert fats sugars and starches from current meals into usable nourishment, reducing waste and increasing flesh. Ends with a money back guarantee.

J. K. Toder and Son Foadine Aed Fordy Fabieta

Agreement on loan within 48 hours expected

New York Sept 22 American financiers closely connected with the Anglo French financial commission said the success of establishing a large credit for Great Britain and France was virtually assured. The plan outlined a credit around 700 million dollars in Anglo French notes to be converted into bonds at holders option over about 29 years with joint Anglo French ownership.

New York Great Beltain France Wadd Street

Fire destroys four Lake Okoboj Lake Okoroi cotpages

Spirit Lake, Sept. 22. A fire swept a portion of Des Moines bench at Lake Okoboji yesterday. Three hummer cutlines were destroyed and a fourth damaged. Estimated loss near $20,000. FATRBANK STATE BANK shows a very satisfactory showing in its state condition at the close of the report.

Spirit Lake Tosa Des Moines Okobojl Fatrbank State Bank Pairbank State Bank Lta

Institution resources and deposits detailed in auditor response

The document cites resources of the institution at 424061.26 with deposits totaling 360466.97 in response to the auditor of state. It notes a bank line, capital stock of 28000, and an additional surplus and undivided profits amounting to 26095.39.

Statr AuLoOne

Wanted Ads Parse From Fractured Local Column

Mixed Want Ads describe autos furniture real estate and services. Entries include five passenger Overland car for sale at low price Cedar Falls and Pine apartment building near Fourth Street, barbers and dry cleaning services, a lady demonstrator needed and telephone contacts. Also listings for livestock cows calves and a vacant lot near La Porte road with city limits, plus a stove dresser dining set and kitchen cabinet catalog with prices. Contact numbers and addresses provided.

Lafayette St Ufleman & Jones Garage Palace Gleanery & Pressers Winterloo Suidela Iker Cedar Falls St. Addreas Jefferson iPoe Exclance la Porte Road Elty

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