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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1912

Page

8

Evening and Afternoon Society Notes in Highland Area

Social events and meetings at Highland and Waterloo area churches clubs and groups. Embellished by a detailed wedding report for Miss Margaret Van Metre and Edward Corton with attendants and homecoming plans. The literary department church helpers sewing and K K Klub gatherings are listed along with dates and hostesses.

Margaret van Metre Isaiah van Metre Edward Lincoln Corton Lime Fremont Genevieve van, Metre G. W. Hinkle Christ Episcopal Church Smilax Ricker van Metre Mary Kuhns Blanche Martin Blanche Edwards Waterloo East Iowa State University Kappa Kappa‘ Gamma Sorority East High School Courier Society Woman’s Club Daughters of the King of Christ Episcopal Church Mr. Corton Lincoln

Injured Man Former Resident Arthur Carmack

Arthur Carmack, once of this city, was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash at Rock Springs Wyoming. He earlier worked for the Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern and helped lead a local streetcar strike, becoming union president. Police traced his relatives near Clarksville and notified Wyoming authorities.

Arthur Carmack Rock Springs Wyo Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Carmack Waterloo Arthur Leighton Clarksville Wyoming

Eleven Cars Derail From Eastbound Fruit Train Near Dyersville

Eleven cars of an Illinois Central eastbound fruit train derailed near Dyersville at 2 o'clock Sunday. Passenger trains Nos 2 402 and 7 were detoured via Chicago Great Western. Wreckage cleared by 9 yesterday enabling No 5 to pass without delay. The accident was caused by a broken down car.

Illinois Central Dyersville Chicago Great Western Chicago

Courier Patterns Offer Courier Updates and Coupons

To obtain the up to date courier pattern of accompanying design send the coupon to the fashion department in Waterlo including 10 cents for each pattern. Patterns include seams and orders are filled asap and should reach you in ten days after sending.

Fashion Department Waterloo Evening Courier Waterloo

Universalists Plan Rally Week Activities

Universalist church departments announce a rally week with social events starting tomorrow with a Murray club picnic at 7:31 at Miss Matilda Behrens home 622 Randolph street. The Ladies Social Union meets Wednesday at 2:30 at Mrs. Charles Fay 200 Vine street. Friday the Sunday school and Young People's union host a rally social at 7 pm. Saturday afternoon a reception in church parlors for primary cradle roll mothers.

Highland Picnic Club DB. B. Maphard F. J. Highmey Highland M. E. Church H.B. Bunnell Sumner G. A. Martin Franklin Sunset Club Ida Cooley Almond O. D. Manhard Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary G. A. R. Ball Murray Club Matilda Behrens Randolph The Universalist Church Randolph Street Ladies’ Serial Union Charles Fay Vine Street P. J. Martin Frank Knée Young People's Christian Union Fern Hosteter Marguerite Ladage Lucile White J. H. Johnston

Wreck on Rock Island at Dows Narrowly Misses Casualties

Travelers report a wreck on the Sioux Falls Cedar Rapids Rock Island line at Dows yesterday around 4 30 am. A sand train crashed into a standing freight at the depot. the engineer and fireman leaped about 60 feet. The engine plowed through the caboose two cattle cars and toppled. About 40 cattle were killed. The morning shows at Crystal Theatre featured The Nation's Peril.

Sioux Falle Cedar Rapids Rock Island Dows

War Veterans Meet Saturday in Cedar Falls

Black Hawk County Veterans association to hold annual meet in Cedar Falls next Saturday with a picnic for old soldiers and families. Dinner at noon, free music and talks in the afternoon featuring Hon. I Pickett, supper at 6, campfire program, open-air if weather permits. Organized by John Call and J Sid Anderson.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Helper's Pattorn Alaska W. H. Howrey Dorothy Davis Black Hawk County Veterans’ Association Cedar Falls Sons of Veterans Auxiliary I. Pickett John Call J. Sid Anderson

Waterloo theatre opens Breckenridge stock company play

At the Waterloo theatre tonight the Breckenridge Stock company presents For Humanity's Sake as the opening offering of their eleventh season on a second week engagement. Big week ahead with new plays, 10 cent matinee Saturday, and one free admission for a paid rental before 6 pm. Prices 10 20 30 cents. Tuesday features a wrestling match. Also Crystal theatre showcases Under the Trees with nature themes and Thorne rope shoes promote hoof safety for horses on icy pavements.

Waterloo Theatre Breckenridge Stock Company

East High Boys Join Co operative Shop Work Plan

Two East High School students start work in Illinois Central shops while the other attends classes. Tomorrow they swap roles with the scholar at the desk at school and the worker in the shops. About a dozen students visited the shops Saturday to gauge the program and earnings run about 15 dollars monthly for six months at 12 cents an hour.

East High School Illinois Central Co-Operative Dubuque

Multiple Weddings In A Small Neighborhood Lead June News

In a tight Lime and Fremont streets area, five marriages occurred in just over four months. Among them were J. F. Simpson with Alice Shutts, Leroy A. Kuhns with Millicent Lake, Virginia VanMetre with Iver B. Lund, Walter H. Ross with Katherine Geyer, and Mrs Lund with E L Corton. Rumor hints at more weddings soon.

Lime Fremont Dan Cupid VanMetre E. L. Corton J. F. Simpson Alice Shutts Leroy A. Kuhns Millicent Lake Virginia VanMetre Iver B. Lund Kingsley Walter H. Ross Katherine Geyer Lund Carton

Ames Students Adhere to Courses Amid Record Freshman Class

Ames Iowa September 23 Special registrar Herman Knapp notes Tawa State college students stick to their courses in unusual numbers. He cites a one year figure with a freshman class around 660 in four year courses despite the crowded term.

Ames Tawa State College Herman Knapp Daal

Rope horseshoes and slippery streets alarm Berline residents

The United States Consul at Berlin notes a booming European rope horseshoe industry caused by icy pavements. Designs include back opening shoes, closed shoes with side crosspieces, tarred rope, and a wood block with bristles at the back to prevent slipping. Long headed nails secure the rope. rope wear matches shoe wear and rarely requires replacement without removal.

United States Berlin Europe

Advertising Doctor Promises Broad Range of Cures

A physician touts electrical treatments and new methods for rupture, cancer, hemorrhoids, fistulae, syphilis, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, tuberculosis, and rheumatism. He claims safer, work-friendly cures, including ozone/oxyolene therapy, with free initial consultations.

Tam

Dr W R Coth ern Chronic Disease Specialist

Dr W R Cothern is listed as a chronic disease specialist with office in suite 307 Russell Lambert Building. Hours are 9 to 12 a m 2 to 5 and 7 to 8 p m.

Russell-Lamson

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Jesup John Corton Waterloo Businers College Corton New York Boston Philadelphia Atlantic City Western Avenue Genevieve and Ricker, Jr Evanston van Metre Minnie Farrington Iowa Falls Woman's Club Alfred Longley J. EB. Bragdon Margaret Clark Health Department General Federation of Woman's Clubs Japan Nogi Lethbridge Canada EB. T. Alford D. G. Langlands L. E. Fowler Mra. Langlands Shakespeare Martha Bedford Ibsen E. L. Johnson Public Library West Gladys Martin Lou Hunter Lafayette Miss Edwards Grace Dank Elberg Stephen Brown Marie Good K. K. Klub Barbara Campbell Washington Street Salome McElhinney Vivian Innes Park Avenue West Willard Hall C. D. Manhard Magestic Theatre Helmet Lodge K. of P Pythian Temple Torii Crystal Theatre Today Sean Universalists Crystal Theatre Lawn City Rogram Arranged Veterinary Knapp Jong Thorne East High W. R. Cothern Chapin’s Ask Cal J. Miller West Fourth Street Chalpin Joe Raymond East Fifth Street
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