Waterloo man Samuel Wilson dies after long illness
Samuel Wilson of 326 Adams street Waterloo died last night at about midnight due to old age and complications. He had lived in Waterloo over 35 years and is survived by three sons T W S W and Ed F and three daughters Mrs B W Heiple Mrs I Busch and Lizzie Wilson, plus two sisters. His wife preceded him in death three years ago. Funeral Monday at 2 30 pm from the home with interment in Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wilson
Adams Street
Mr. Wilson
Waterloo
Ohio
Illinois
T. W
S W
Ed F
B. W. Heiple
I. Busch
Lizzie Wilson
Mamie Scott
Vinton
Joe Barber
Illinoia
Fairview
Waterloo Student Granted Honor by Iowa Law Fraternity
Harry Reed son of Mr and Mrs S B Reed of Waterloo has been elected to membership in a leading University of Iowa law fraternity. Eight juniors are chosen for scholarship and intellect. Reed, a junior, is among them. He graduated from East High School in 1910 and played on debating teams. He has one year remaining in law school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Reed
S. B. Reed
University of Iowa
Reed
The
East High School
University
Big Rally Sunday at Westminster Church
Efforts aim for 500 attendees at Westminster Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 10 30 for a combined Sunday school and service called every member present It will feature commencement exercises special music and short addresses Parents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Study of Christ Is Closing Topic
Dr. Frank N. Palmer finished his Bible institute work with a four gospel comparison on the crucifixion. He departed for Winona Lake after two weeks of successful meetings in the M C C A under church and YWCA auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank N. Palmer
The
Bible Institute
Palmer
Winona Lake
M. Cc. A
Entertains at House Party Honoring Mrs Carnahan
Dr and Mrs W B Small host a week long house party for Mrs D 8 Carnahan of St John Kansas with guests including Mr and Mrs Earl Coburn of Topeka and Mrs Duff of Topeka along with Dr W L Smith from New Wilmington and family members.
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W. B. Small
Carnahan
St. John, Kaw
Earl Dee Coburn
Topeka
Abo
Montanus to Speak at City Mission Meetings in Ottumwa
Rev. C. A. Montanus of Ottumwa will speak at Logan Avenue United Evangelical church at 11 a.m. on Sunday in the city mission program. He also speaks at 4 p.m. at the Y M C A and at 7:30 p.m. at the Free Methodist church. The subject is Miracles Old and New. Everyone is invited.
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C. A. Montanus
Ottumwa
Logan Avenue United Evangelical Church
Free Methodist Church
Temperature Report From September 27 Weather Period
The record notes temperatures with marks from Buchanan Optical Co on the Syndicate block. It lists a midnight reading of 47 and a 10 am reading of 48 with a daytime high of 63. Yesterday’s low was 37 and high 61, compared with last year’s 40 and 65.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Ill health as a habit from Ruth Cameron
A column urges against treating ill health as a vocation, likening it to a drug habit and urging mental effort, rest, and serenity. It warns readers to avoid self monitoring and self pity, and to keep busy with constructive activities. An unrelated recital at the Ross Conservatory is noted with prizewinners and a luncheon.
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Ruth Cameron
Jury verdict finds Robert Tracy murder suspect in Waterloo shooting
Coroner's inquest reports Percy Hopkins died from a gunshot wound inflicted by Robert Tracy. The jury of Frank Yapp J Beem and N M Beekly concluded the death was caused by Tracy's shot, labeling the case murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Kistner
Percy Hopkins
Waterloo East
Robert Tracy
Tracy
Frank F. Yapp
J. ©. Beem
N. M. Beekly
Negrro
Roberti Tracy
Waterlooans Pass State Board Test
Three Waterloo men aspiring to run pharmacies passed the state pharmaceutical board exam held in Des Moines on Sept. 17. The successful trio named O C Wearen James Peters and John Roberts were announced yesterday. five Waterlooans took the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waelferlog
State Pharmaceutical Board
Wearen
James Peters
John Roberts
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids Wins 1914 M E Conference Meeting
The Upper Iowa conference of the Methodist church, meeting in Tipton, voted to meet in Cedar Rapids next year. Cedar Rapids defeated Waterloo by three votes as the conference planned to adjourn Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Upper Iowa
The
Methodiat Church
Tipton
Waterloo
Morgan Estate Pays 2.5 Million Inheritance Tax
Albany reports the State Comptroller received a 2.5 million inheritance tax payment on part of the Morgan estate valued at about 65 million. The tax covers only the agreed portion. the art collection valuation remains undecided and may go to New York City if ownership transfers, affecting tax. By paying before Oct 1, the executors save 125 thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Schmer
Intel
Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
City of
New York
Unique Shower Plans at Walnut Street Baptist Meeting
One of the strangest and most unique showers ever planned will occur at the Walnut Street Baptist church tomorrow noon. Each member is asked to bring something to sharpen such as razors knives scissors and shears. The event benefits a class member who has complained that the world is cold toward a cripple. The class expects a wagon load of utensils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Franklin home in Craven Street faces demolition
London Sept 27 the Craven Street house where Benjamin Franklin lived has been sold for a large hotel project. An Americans' appeal to save the historic rooms and possibly include them in the new building is planned. The house, now a small hotel, bears a tablet noting Franklin's birth and death years.
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London
Craven Street
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Uere
Stevenson
Raven Street
Rochester
Society of Arts
Port
Akenside
Heinrich Weine
James Smith
Smith
Strand
Lost dog with markings near West Third Street Waterloo
A medium sized white and black dog with tam markings and a small white stripe on its back is missing near West Third Street Waterloo. The dog, nicknamed Gaffer, has a narrow russet leather collar with a metal name plate and is described as quick and active with a smart tail. A ten dollar reward is offered for its return to Chas. Wo MolIan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ToLan
West Third Street
Waterloo
Chas
Wo Mollan
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