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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1914

Page

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Cedar Falls News Notes on Events and Visits

Cedar Falls items report Mrs Boehmler traveling to Des Moines for a few days with relatives. The Neighborhood Social club hosts an afternoon gathering with officer elections. Various society meetings, school resumption after the Cedar Valley fair, visits by Roy Metsgar and Miss Gertrude Childs, and plans for church activities are noted.

Cedar Falls CA. Boehmler Pest Moines Ll. O. Emmons West Twelfth Street Tigers State Teachers' College Cedar Falls’ Woman's Club W. J. Hearst Presbyterian Church C. P. Colgrove Woman's Missionary Society of First Congre Eational Church Beloit Wis Roy Metsgar Shell Rock Julia McGarvey Eagle Center Owen McGowan Woman's Missionary Society First Congregational Church Gertrude! Childs George Philpot Cedar Valley John Morley Denver Cole

Community church forms first regular meeting at six forty five

The local church on South Main held its first regular meeting last night at 6:45 led by Rev J Fredolund and his wife. Officers include President Andreas Mortensen Vice President Otto Petersen Secretary Mise Clara Andersen Treasurer Willian Jensen. Over twenty new members were admitted this past week. A new interest among the church's large youth circle was noted.

South Main Street Andreas Mortensen Otto Petersen Mise Clara Andersen Treusurer Willan Jensen J. Fredolund

Dr Loughridge Delivers Lecture on European War

Dr Albert Loughridge former college faculty member spoke yesterday at 3 pm in the Cedar Falls college auditorium on Conditions That Caused the European War. The well attended address drew many downtown residents students and faculty. Loughridge has traveled extensively abroad including time in India as a missionary and recently returned from a three year European trip with his wife.

Cedar Falls Albert Loughridge Loughridge Europe Ati

Notable Civil War veteran lecture draws crowd in town

A lecture by Dr. Loughridge, praised for clear, logical views on European politics and recent history, was introduced by Prof. C. P. Cosgrove in President Seerley’s absence. Fred Markley, visiting from Limita Chipas, Mexico, returns for a health visit after summers with his wife and two children and plans to head back to his rubber ranch, Cedar Falls native H. H. Markley’s son.

Fred Markley Old Mexico Limita Chipas Mexico Fred H. H. Markley Cedar Falls Black Hawk County

Farewell to Waterloo Pastor Ends Eight-Year Ministry

The First Congregational church hosts a union service in Waterloo to honor Rev. Dr. Walter H. Rollins who retires after eight years and a half of leadership. The ceremony features scripture, prayer, and a farewell sermon on faith as the city reflects on his work including church growth and removal of saloons.

First Congregational Walter H. Rollins Waterloo West William Reachler First Brethren Church William L. Dorgan First Baptist Hollins Waterloo First Congregational Church Dr. Rollins Atlantic Europe W. B. Sandford Westminster Presbyterian Church Rollins Sandford Rolling iDr W. H. Rollins

Chapple to speak at Iowa Associated Advertising clubs event

Joe Mitchell Chapple editor of the National Magazine and former Towan will be one of the speakers at the Fifth annual convention of the Associated Advertising clubs of Iowa on October 22 in Iowa City during homecoming week. The same day the Upper Des Moines editorial association meets in Town City and a joint banquet will honor delegates from both groups. Also noted is coverage of a decomposed infant found in a Lone Tres district cellar and a Radcliffe banker starting a 10 year prison term at Ft. Madison.

Iowa Cit Joe Mitchell Chapple National Magazine Towan Associated Advertising Clubs of Iowa University of Iowa Joe Chapple la Porte City Iowa North Dakota Ash Jland Wis Boston Bostonian Molinney Washington United States Europe Gladstone Bismarck Arthur Sullivan Stone Sir Arthur Sulliva Town City Des Moines Iowa City Lone Tres Johnson County QO. W. Peters Hiteman Muscafine Radcliffe

Baby Boy Killed in Wagon Accident Near Grant Township

In Tracr Sept 25 a 3-year-old son of Frank Snow of Grant township died after a farm wagon hauling corn started as a child attempted a ride. A wheel reportedly ran over him though no external injuries were visible. The boy died shortly after being taken to the house.

Tracr Frank Snow Grant Township

Hepburn Disposes of Iowa Property in Clarinda Sale

Clarinda dispatch reports the Hepburn homestead in Clarinda sold last week to Postmaster J L Brown. The long time residence of Colonel Hepburn who served as a congressman from Iowa's Eighth District, this home had housed him for more than forty years and he has spent summers there in recent years.

Clarinda Hepburn Colonel Hepburn Ereeatyes Congress Iowa J. L. Brown

Typhoid Under Control at Clarinda Hospital

Clarinda Sept 28 The typhoid fever epidemic at the state hospital is under control and authorities expect speedy recovery for all patients. Fifty three cases have been reported during the outbreak with six deaths. One of the deceased was the chief engineer who had served the state for over twenty years.

ClarInda

Iowan Killed in Auto When He Passes Buggy

Cedar Rapids Sept 28 A Marion area farmer Fred Mercer was killed instantly when his automobile overturned near Springville after attempting to pass a buggy. The machine somersaulted and Mercer was thrown clear, suffering a broken neck. He was 48 and survived by a wife and two children.

Cedar Rapids Fred Mercer Marion Springville Mercer

New Ordinance on Pavement Repairs to be Considered Tonight

The city council will consider a new ordinance requiring cash deposits by plumbers electricians and others to cover pavement repair costs before a permit is issued for cuts in pavement. The measure passed its first reading and may be adopted this evening. A change adds asphaltic concrete paving to the draft.

City Officials Mull Steps to Halt Paving Deterioration

City officials plan drastic action to stop pavement cutting without replacement. Patrol committee and Mayor Thompson will hold a pre council conference to decide on definite steps, including a possible purchase of a combined police patrol and ambulance unit.

Police Committee Thompson

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