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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1911

Page

8

Black Maria jailed after yard nap with drinks in police raid

Emma Laniz known as Black Maria and Dr J Johnson roamed the city Saturday night and face 30 days in jail after a disorderly ride ending in Chief Dinneen's yard. The raid also nabbed Carrie Morrison Jake Ruess and Michael Steadman in a separate upstairs party drawing fines.

Dinneen Emma Laniz Black Maria J. Johnson Johnson Libery Maria Commercial Street Carrie Morrison Jake Ruess Michael Steadman

Ordination Services Highlight Neely Cabinet Meeting

A large afternoon gathering witnessed the ordination of deacons and elders including Rishon Neely assisted by district superintendents. Deacons ordained: William S., ALB Chamberlain, F. J. Clark, William Breath, Arthur M. Dayne, Arthur Kernehan, G. S. Lackland, F. Pifee, Weirhest T. Preli, Cary C. Rich. Elders ordained: Hieheri Comyn, Arthur W. Hen seph R. Laird, James S. Lilley, Wi tehsil, John C. Olson, James W. Stolz, Karl R. Stolz.

Rishon Neely William Hieheri Comyn Arthur W. Henseph R. Laird James 8. Lilley Witehsil John C. Olson James W Karl R. Stolz

Grand Conference Sermon by Bishop Neely Opens Meeting

Bishop Thomas B. Neely delivered a fiery opening sermon at First M. E. Church to a crowded audience. He argued that barbarism follows deterioration of God's first man and that descent is proven stronger than ascent, citing I Corinthians 1 22 as the key text. The platform included Dr Cole and district superintendents F T Grewal S Evans W B Fleming and R M Billingsley.

W. M. Lemen Decorah Hull Waterloo C. M. Sessions R. D. Parsons Mt Vernon J. H.kepple PB. J. Lockwood Homer C. Stunts First Church J. B. Jones Geneva Neely J. E. Johnson St. Paul's Church Ida M. Hoag Methodist Episcopal Church Stuntz Africa India China Japan South America United States America Methodist J. B. Trimble Sioux City Aka M. L. Hill Woman's Home Missionary Society Little Society H. C. Stunts David G. Downey Board of Sunday Schools Downey Upper Iowa Thomas B. Neely M. EB Dr. Cole F. T. Grewal Cedar Ravids

Horse Thief Gets Five-Year Sentence

Prisoners indicted at the September term were arraigned before Judge Ransier. Pleading not guilty were Mrs. Mildred Winner, Andrew Haldergon, Henry Heiser, and A. C. McCracken. Ferdinand Hanson, who stole a horse belonging to Alvin Magee, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to not more than five years in the Anamosa reformatory. Otto Woodward, jailed since April 15 on breaking and entering, was fined $10 with prior confinement time credited.

Ransier Mildred Winner Andrew Haldergon Henry Heiser A. C. McCracken Ferdinand Hanson Alvin Magee Dunkerton Cedar Falls Anamost Otto Woodward Whoas

Pullman in the Air Zeppelin Schwaben Promises Comfort

The Schwaben airship, Zeppelins latest, is equipped like a Pullman car with a restaurant and other conveniences. Since its maiden flight on June 26, it has attracted many wanting air rides, especially American travelers on the Continent. Alexander E. Revell recounted a July trip noting passengers felt as safe as on a large ocean liner, with Germans English and Americans aboard.

Schwaben Alexander E. Revell Chicago Bschwaben

Prominent Businessmen Back Global Religious Crusade

Wealthy New York financiers led by Cleveland H. Dodge and J Pierpont Morgan fund a sweeping evangelistic campaign to reach ninety cities in the United States and Canada. Promoters claim the effort rivals historical crusades in scope and impact and will be managed like a private enterprise.

United States Camadea New York Clevelaml H. Dodge J. Pierpont Morgan James BH Frederick Billings James G. Canson R. Fulton Cutting D. H. McAlpin Alfred H. Marting Charles A. Peabody L. H. Severance Willliam Bloane Robert Brewster James 8. Coombs Frank A. Morris James D. Husted

Gotch Calls Zbyszko Challenge Advertising Ploy

Frank Gotch says the Zbyszko challenge is a shrewd advertising scheme by Zbyszko's manager. He agrees the $10,000 purse tempts him but suspects a publicity stunt while planning an auto business venture with Pp. F. Saul. Gotch will start an exhibition tour in Kansas City Oct. 13 and then travel to England after holidays.

Humboldt Frank Gotch Zbyszko Gotch Tam

New Instructor Appointed at West High School

H. G. Porten, graduate of the Mechanics Arts School at St Paul, has been engaged as assistant in the managem ent of West High School teaching staff and duties.

Ual Waterloo West High School Porten West High School H. G. Porten Mechanics Arts School St. Paul

Scandinavian scholar to join U S at Iowa University

The American Scandinavian society will send a top Norwegian Swedish or Danish scholar to the University of Iowa this autumn. Dr Carl Lorentzen travels abroad to select the candidate who will focus mainly on engaging Scandinavian students and local societies, with limited teaching duties. He will meet Scandinavian groups across the state to promote their heritage and ideals.

Iowa City John G. Bowman American-Scandinavian Society of New York University of Iowa Norway Sweden Denmark Carl Lorentzen

New Postal Banks for Iowa Cities

Washington Sept. 25 The post office department today designated eleven postoffices and postal savings depots in effect October 28 Among them are Marshalltown Ia Dubuque Ia and Elgin Ia

Washington Postoffice Department Marshalltown Dubuque Elgin

Aged Resident Dies in Waterloo Rooming Home

Edwin G Hastings born May 30 1843 dies at 404 Seventh Street West Waterloo after ulcers of the stomach. Survived by one son James G Hastings Pingree N D. Hastings patented a street sweeper and supervised its manufacture at Cement Tile Machinery Company. Funeral at Peterson parlors tomorrow at 10 with Rev J B Johnson. interment Elmwood.

Edwin G. Hastings Waterloo James G Pingree N. 10 Hastings Cement Tile Machinery Company Peterson Undertaking J. B. Johnson Elmwood

Licensed to Wed in Waterloo and Waukegan

Wedding license notices list Cus Hemenway and Mary Frene of Waterloo along with J El Swirhet of Waukegan and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick of Water Jane, noting the towns and dates in a short public record entry.

Cus Hemenway Waterloo Mary Frene J. EL Swirhet Waukegan Hwl Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Waterjane Too Lee Oe Ee Wee

Lightning Hits Mt Pleasant Ins Three Injured at Night Tent

Three electricians sleeping in a tent near Mt Pleasant were struck by lightning during a storm. Louie Hildebrand August Schaeffer and Edward Smith injured as other town workers were knocked from beds. Dozens affected by rain and damaged telephones, homes, and a wall shock. Four inches of rain fell in four hours amid floods.

Mt. Pleasant Hower Academys Town Telephone Company Louie Hildebrand August Schaeffer Edward Smith Phes Madison Jesse Dodson Wong aAelot Dodson Kitchoo W. H. Dodge Burlington

Impressive Jail Meeting Sunday Amid Reform Efforts

An inspiring Sunday gathering at the county jail featured two visiting Methodist ministers, Rev. J. C. Davis of Fredericka and Rev. W. I. Densmore of Viola, addressing twelve inmates. Mrs. J. McStay and Mrs. J. Wright of the jail committee facilitated with prayers and singing, prompting conversions among three women, including Mildred Winner who was indicted recently. They urged more workers and bimonthly jail meetings.

County J. C. Davis Fredericka W. I. Densmore Viola Www. Co.t. U Mr. Davis Wright

Walsh AWAITS Word of Parole from Leavenworth

John R. Walsh, former Chicago banker, seeks parole from federal prison at Leavenworth. A parole board met today and no hearing is expected before tomorrow. decision will be sent to Washington and announced by the attorney general's office. Walsh has served one third of a five year sentence and was eligible under the June 25 1910 act.

Leavenworth Kan John R. Walsh Chicago Walsh Washington Attorney General

Boy Fell From Tree Breaks Arm Near Cedar Falls Road

Dower, 14, son of Edith Hanna Colton, fell from a tree at his grandmother’s Cedar Falls road home and broke both bones in his right arm near the wrist. He was bruised but stable after the bone set. Relatives arrived or visited, with Mrs. Alvin Jackson returning from Jamestown. Royal Neighbors meet Tuesday in South hall. Standish left for Springfield to prepare for the Gallowar company exhibit at the state fair. Try a Courier Want Ad.

Dower Edith Hanna Colton Mary Hanna Cedar Falls B.S Standish Springfield Gallowar

Fall Campaign in All Linen of Work Will Be Opened

The Tuesday night rally for all W I C A members and friends marks the opening of the fall campaign. The event features educational, physical, religious, and social programs for girls, with musical numbers and speeches by Mrs. W. H. Langlass, Miss Frances Grout, Mrs. Fred B. Pettit, and Mrs. J. W. Blenderson.

Association W. H. Langlass Frances Grout Fred B. Pettit J. W. Blenderson Ieip J J. W. Forbes Travelers’ Aid Committee Missionary Golden Jubilee Committee Gould Anamosa

A Good Show The Squaw Man at Waterloo

Edwin Milton Boyle presents The Squaw Man a dramatic tale of self sacrifice across continents. Carl W. Cook leads a strong cast with ample scenery as audiences at Waterloo applaud the production for its emotion and humor.

Edwin Milton Boyle Two Continents Waterloo Gilman and Company Carl W. Cook

Stephens Brothers Evangelists Begin La Porte City Revival

Stephens Bros evangelists opened a revival in La Porte City at a large tabernacle led by Rev. H L Stephens and wife Rev. George T Stephens with Mr and Mrs Storrs. Storrs leads the chorus and his wife teaches Bible instruction. Visitors from Independence Jesup Aurora and Monticello expected.

Stephens Bros la Porte City H. L. Stephens George T. Stephens

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