Congregationalists Edge Midgets In Sunday League Play
Two strong games highlighted a Sunday school league night. Baptists beat Presbyterians 22 to 21 as Willis starred for the Presbyterians and Wallett for the Baptists locked him down in the second half. Congregationalists defeated Musserville Midgets 21 to 17, but the result does not count in standings due to Ketchum’s involvement with Congregationalists.
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Baptists
Presbyterians
Willis
Baptist
Presbyterian
Will Hudson
Ratcliff
Howell
Hermann Valett
Wilford Young
Fichenauer
Rabadeaux
Hudson
Ratcliffe
Valett
Young
Musserville
Allen
G. Crow Townsley
H. Crow
Farwell
Traver
Ketchum
Strong
Henderson
Yale Football Captain Chosen For Fall
New Haven Conn Dec 1 Alexander Dickson Wilson of Binghamp ton N Y was named Yale football captain for next fall. His only competitor Carroll Knowles from Sheffield scientific school. Wilson an academic junior has played quarterback for two seasons. The election occurred during the annual football banquet at the Hotel Taft. Watson to lead Illinois next year was chosen at the annual football dinner in Champaign Illinois Hotel Beardelay hosted by C B Batch and J M Kaufman.
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New Haven
Conn
Alexander Dickson Wilson
Binghampton
N. Y
Yale
Carroll Knowles
Wilson
Knowles
Shefffield Scientific School
Princeton
Taft
Watson
Champaign
Ill
Jack Watson
Hiin
Referee Stops Fight in Third Round in Philadelphia
Philadelphia December 1 Kid Williams bantamweight champion halted Young Diggings's challenge in the third round after Diggings was twice floored by a barrage of blows. Williams dominated with powerful punches as Diggings struggled to mount a defense.
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Philadelphia
Kid Williams
Young Digigns
Diggings
Williams
Clinton High School Captain Freed of Assault Charge
The assault case against Edward J. Nips Murphy captain of Clinton High school football was dismissed by the state’s attorney James Withers. The complainant did not appear when called by Judge Ramsey. Murphy was arrested the night before leaving for Des Moines to play West High.
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Clinton High School
Clinton
Edward J. “Nips
Murphy
James Withers
Jofal
Ramsey
Des Moines
West High
Hypnotic Power and Protea II Lead Tonight's Showings
Princess TONIGHT presents Ford Sterling in a rip roaring comedy Hypnotic Power and a drama A Law Unto Herself plus two part feature The Actress. Tomorrow also screens Protea I and Protea II in five reels praised as great get up films. 5¢ admits.
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Ford Sterling
Locals may play Iowa City school team this season
Iowa City high school issues Basketball Call No. 1 for a new five-man squad led by Bailey, Harrison, and McGovern after a football injury to McGovern. Tentative schedule lists games at Iowa City against Mt. Vernon January 9, Grinnell January 19, Fairfield February 6, Cedar Rapids February 12, Lincoln Nebraska February 19, Muscatine March 4, with Town City traveling to Grinnell January 30 and Marshalltown February 20.
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Towa City
Beck
Iowa City High School
Iowa City
Mt. Vernon
Grinnell
Fairfield
Cedar Rapids
Lincoln
Neb
Muscatine
Town City
Marshalltown
Local Notes From Columbus Junction and Surrounding Towns
Columbus Junction December notes highlight social visits and travel among residents. Mrs B E Shellabarger of Letts heads to Iowa City while G W Houck visits Cone to see her father G W McKee. Multiple families, including Shellabargers and the Manleys, visit Muscatine, Letts, West Liberty, and Davenport for gatherings and Thanksgiving. A meeting at 0 C Farmer’s home draws seventy attendees, with M F E ch H M Gilkey leading. Mrs Myrtle Carpenter returns to Chicago University duties after visiting Rev S R Drake. funeral services for Mrs Rk Duncan are noted with a quartet and prayers, plus distant attendees listed.
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Columbus Junction
J. W. Jennings
Muscatine
Letts
Iowa City
G. W. Houck
Anita
Henderson
Davenport
Alex. McCullough
Cone
Eva Whetstone
Whetstone
H. J. Bedwell
R. “M. Shellabarger
West
Liberty
M. Gilkey
Myrtle“Carpenter
R. Drake
Hig
Chicago’ University
Mra Rk
Duncan
W. F.hall
Baleof
Anding
Gary Defeated by Beech er Last Eve
Milwaukee report describes Tommy Gary of Chicago, eight pounds lighter, losing on a popular decision to Willie Beech er of New York. The bout featured Gary's grit and heavy punches despite the weight disadvantage. Beech er controlled much of the action with aggression and precise strikes.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Tommy Gary
Chicago
Willie Beecher
New York
Beecher
Gary
Iback
Beechar
Chicago Show to Be Biggest Ever
Announcement from the Chicago event notes one of the largest motor boat shows in the country, running February 27 to March 6 at the Coliseum building. Last year’s National show in Chicago was successful and boosted boating interest amid improving midwest business, portending a larger scale this year.
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The
Weat
Chicago
WAB
Middle West
Coliseum
Obituary and travel notes from Muscatine area notices
The item lists mourners and pallbearers for a family funeral spanning Muscatine Davenport Kellerton Fairfield and Nichols with nephews Kay Oscar Robert Mike Sam and Chas Duncan named as pallbearers. It also notes Emma Geryatt visiting Cone and O C Farmer's return from West Liberty and reports small changes to the time card for rail service numbers 29 50 and 49 with revised morning and evening times.
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Annie Edmondson
Aura and
Dewayne
Muscatine
Oscar
Robert
Mike
Sam
Chas. Duncan
Emma
Geryatt
Alex McCullough
Cone
O. C. Farmer
West’ Liberty
Behind the Scenes in Six Reels at Paramount Theatres
A brief ad announcing six reel featurettes at Paramount Pictures showcasing the studio's best and brightest. Early arrival advised for choice seating as audiences are urged to see the studio’s greatest and most distinctive productions.
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Pickford
Paramount
Carpentier Not in Danger Zone
New York on December 1 reports Georges Carpentier is safe and resting away from danger while he chose not to pursue a lucrative boxing career to fight for France. He remains out of reach of Germany and its threats.
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Carpentier
New York
N. Y
Georges Carpentier
Hero
France
Georges
Why You Should Use Charmberlain’s Cough Remedy
An advertisement extols Charmberlain’s Cough Remedy for its established reputation built by good works. It is highly esteemed by long-time users and known to loosen a cold and aid nature, without narcotics. Affordable at a quarter and widely available.
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Charmberlain
Wilton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings
Wilton ia December 1 reports a steady flow of visits and travel. Residents such as A M Scull, Mrs D F Dwyer, J L Giesler, Miss Elizabeth Mahanna, and many others are noted returning from Davenport Muscatine and Anamosa for family gatherings business or social visits. The Queen Esther Circle meets, and the W R C election of officers is scheduled for Tuesday evening. Many residents plan further trips to Durant Davenport Muscatine Tipton Rock Island Junctionville and Florida for wintering.
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Wilton
Columbus Junction
D. F. Dwyer
Muscatine
J. L. Giesler
Elizabeth Mahanna
Davenport
Difford Bacon
George Mannasmith
R. H. Teufel
Durant
Jesse Silberhorn
Maquoketa
Ottumwa
C. I.’ Lau
West
Liberty
Charles Wright
Edwin’, Bannick
Charles
George ‘Mockmore
Ralph
Lawrence
A. T. Nelson
Marclf
Sara
Schoonover
Millersburg News Briefs Include Accidents And Visits
Miss Goldie Mitchell spends Thanksgiving at home. A newsy Thanksgiving program drew a good crowd. Rev Ogle’s buggy accident left him with a facial gash needing stitches. Mrs W S Van Tuyle relapsed and suffered a stroke but showed some improvement. R J Henery visits Nebraska. Presbyterians host a fruit and vegetable shower for Rev and Mrs Ogie. Miss Bessie Baker vacationing with family.
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Millersburg
Goldie Mitchell
Lee Thornton
Rock Island
Weeks
Cary
Rev
Ogle
Aledo
John Workman
R. J. Henery
Nebraska
The
Presbyterian ‘Church
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