Speaker Leads A L Batsmen In Premier Batting Honors
An unnamed American league report credits A L Speaker with first place in batting and crests Cobb as runner up. It notes Speaker’s 1386 average, Cobb’s 371, with further highlights including Speaker’s 41 to his credit and Cobb’s 91 extra bases in 30 games with Cleveland. Other leaders and team standings are listed, with various player statistics across the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyron Cobb
Cleveland
Cobb
Boxe
Jon Jackson
Chicago
Autar
Connie Macks
Atutetles
Ab Gould
Spenkar
Detroit
Sponcar
Datroit
Thy Jackson
Rumler
Philadelphia
Inn
Guedn Toston
Vearh Berrolt
Siler
St Louis
Officers Named by Convention and Officers Elected
The article reports the selection of officers at a German Lutheran convention. Provident officer Rev Wood Telor from Peoria was chosen, view president Rev L Kettekamp from Maxentino, view president Miksmam Wengenroth from Peorin, Sr Vice President Mike Ann XKumpt, 4th View President Rev fh. 8. iolreorge from Burlingtor, Secretary and Treasurer Fred Wehmeyer from Wapello. The convention will be held every three years hereafter and the Aub convention annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinca
Itu Mindourt
Provident
Wood
Mike Ann Xkumpt
4Th View
Iolreorge
Uurlinglor
Aund Vroqsitter
Fred Wehmeyer
Wapello
Latrice
Holt
Avery
Gatton Hearing Next Thursday
The article reports Guy Gatton of Moscow facing a hearing next Thursday on a theft-related case. Coster and Mayd Law are linked to the incident, with bonds set and relatives or associates bound over for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Gatton
Moscow
Ofelock
Kuch Furs
Fin Ls
Funeral for Mrs Anna Fullmann Set for Tomorrow
Funeral arrangements released for Anna Fullmann with services at 6 o clock from the family residence at 1508 Washington Street and at 2 o'clock at the German Evin wollen church. The Rev Willan Marton to officiate and the Court of Gondor and Royal Neighbors lodge to oversee different parts of the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Fullmann
Waahington
Dank
Todas
Evinwollen
Willan Marton
Gondor
Charse
Society Notes and Local Events Mixed In One Item
A garbled social column from Axon of Gault reports forthcoming visits by Mr and Mrs 1A Axon and their relatives, with a reception for her father and a recent celebration. Honeymoon travelers plan Davenport and Law locations before December 17, and a Jolly Tower gathering hosted by Willian Arbior drew thirty five guests with games and music. The community meeting agenda hints at readings and dialogues for the next month, while the Maccaboos plan a Monday gathering at Macenden hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axon
Gault
Yatta
Bho
Caventer
Mra
Thanet
Ganon
Tonya
Barkigsy
Mhl
Mire
Larstow
Davenport Lawa
Tholy Noma
Guudt
Lawa
GRIDIRON TOLL THIS YEAR AND PREVIOUS DEATHS ON FIELD
A garbled 1928 report notes gridiron toll rising with fifteen Avex last year and claims of deaths in 1914. It mentions safety probes and insists contestants underwent mental and physical exams before play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothm
Avsosintud
Eixteen
Oftelnla
Liberty Eleven Receives Sweaters After Victory
Liberty’s high school football team, coached by Roan, received blue and white sweaters, honoring their season. They completed the schedule with an eighth win, defeating Thanksgiving Day opponents 28 to 12, and allowed only three teams to score against them all season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Juries Picked for 1917 Term in District Court
Grand and petit juries were drawn in the district court for the 1917 term. Grand jurors to report January, petit jurors June 9. Names listed include Theodore Hewing, C W Chen, J C Aral, Fred Gortz, Clyde Duncan, G A Appel, Tom Wick, and many others from Pike to Moscow townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Lotte
Grand Jury
Pike Township
Theodore Hewing
Muscatine
W, Chen
Oweth
Y Fulton
Aral
Seventy-aix
B. Hoffmoyen
Gedar
Hendrix
Mason
Honktua
Lake
Treary Hubbard
Wapalhanoe
A. Vogel
Bloomington
Mitor
Montpelier
George P. Gerhard
Mrat
Fred Gortz
Meliride
Joe Boca
Clarence Buty
Prod Lorntan
G. A. Appel
Woral
Tom Wick
Manhart
Clyde Gom
A. G
Dolman
Clyde Duncan
Att Ty
HL Royster
Fowth
Pythians Name New Officers At Lodge Meeting
At the text llary meeting of the Wryr oming House No. 16 Knights of Pythian officers were elected for the coming year. William Bond reelected as chancellor commander with several other officers chosen including Howard Coon vice chancellor Frank Black master of work Rhodes J H Dolwen keeper of records Finger and Henry Leu Iinor outer guard Ernest Setoll trustee for three years Frank Solis listed among the new appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wryroming House
Knights of Pythian
I. P. Hall
Memvbers
Nevaton
Howe
Offeo
Wiulim
Bond
Youths Charged After Thanksgiving Day Theft Case
Three youths including Jon Tridtt and George Brown faced Revenue court after admitting to playing hookey from school and stealing mules and other items in Lincoln Vilott yesterday. County Attorney R Stuforn described their claim they preferred tramps life to staying home, as the youths blamed poverty for their actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehool
Frei Trajas
Lool
Betta
Jon Tridtt
Too Tritt
Lincoln Vilott
Valott
Bourth
Tad George Brown
Milo Brown
Kiting Atrnet
R. Stuforn
Muller
Yourx ‘Truttt
Revenue Court
American Troops on the Mexican Border Film Show
Border activities depicted in four reels at the American Theatre on Monday and Tuesday December show thrilling scenes from U S soldiers life. The program includes replicas of the Carrizal battle bandit executions Vera Cruz destruction Columbus raid and other actions with an explanatory feature on the scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe Hon Plemrox
U. S
Carrizal
Vera Crug
Huyning
Podlen
Town Boys
Mission Work Discussed At Epworth League Meeting
Local church hosts a German Epworth League convention with talks on mission study education and youth life. Speakers include Rev. L U Winter Burlingtion and Mrs. Wengenroth Poorth highlight missionary activity and global outreach through league work among young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Town
Illnois
Missouri
Winter
Burlington
Evi
Minn Bamn Wengenroth
Poorth
Tha
Montfolor
Amerie
League
Alan Flatda
Chas
Vobors
Uhl
Mer
Tohors
Falls From Scaffold Breaks Collar Bone
G Krohe of Nowell suffered a fall while performing carpentry on a house. The accident caused a fractured right collarbone and required medical attention to reduce the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Krohe
Nowell Yvenge
Sire Uung
Woman Injured As Auto Rollover Occurs Near Chamber Jala
A woman traveling with her husband near the White Way road sustained injuries when a car collided with an obstacle. She was rushed to a local hospital where a physician attended to her wounds. The accident near Chamber Jala reportedly occurred in the morning along the route to Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe. S. C. Barron
Davenport
White Way
Phyalefan
City Paving Pact Sparks Threat of Suit in Muscatine
City council may sue to force enforcement of Mulberry Avenue resurfacing contract with Ford Paving Co of Cedar Rapids. Ford seeks extension. Mayor McNutt says extension hinges on returning to original bid. A $40,000 bond from National Liability and Indemnity Co of Omaha backs the city's demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeek
Muscatine
Ford Paving Company
Cedar Rapids
Mulberry Avenue
Spor
Jouncil
McNutt
National Widolty and Cisuity Company
Omaha
Nebrnlaik
Local Troop Return Rumor Sparks Brief Welcoming Plans
Rumor of Iowa border troops returning home prompts several local officials and business leader J Gowler to note the Des Moines report as speculation. General Funston’s confirmation is sought, with arrangements for a formal home-coming welcome considered only if official word arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
J. Gowler
Germain-American
Ont
Gingsler
Genaral Iunston
Grealey
Arrest of Moscow Man on Criminal Assault Charge
Jeswa Gray of Moscow township was arrested this morning on a criminal assault charge involving Mrs. Hornie Kixsex at the Cedar River cottages. The alleged incident occurred about 3 o'clock yesterday morning at the Askox cottage in Cedar River bottoms. The case, assigned to Judge J. C. Dexter, set for Thursday at 1 PM, Gray was released on bond of 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeswa Gray
Moscow Township
Hornie Kixsex
Cudar River
Waaay
Gray
C. Coster
Ninnschylt
Askox
Cedar River
J. C. Dextor
District Court Notes in Auto Collision and Estate Proceeding
The final report of PANp Schweizer, administrator of Andrew Schwartner’s estate, was proved yesterday through attorney 15 C Nichols. J Smith, defendant in an auto crash with WR Gripe, filed an answer denying certain petition allegations. A suit to quiet title was notified to dig by Conrad Heke. J Tang and J M Warner of the city represent Tyicke. A report of A Z Oliver as guardian of Nanva Oliver was approved yesterday by Judge Lotty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dictee PF. D. Tantra
Panp Schweizer
Tha Autate
Andrew Schwartner
C. Nichols
J. Smith
WR. Gripe
Tod
Conrad Heke
J. Tang
J. M. Warner
Tits Elty
Tyicke
Finger Crushed in Corn Shredder at Local Firm
A worker at the G. W. Blaesing firm on the inland suffered a palatal injury when a fan cleared and stopped. While trying to restart, his middle finger on the right hand was severed from the hand and crushed. He was taken to an area city for treatment. Separately, a case in Justice J. C. Coster's court saw a default judgment for a 22 pints of childkey held at 1168 Hershey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al, Starkweather
Dud Schley Avenna
G. W
Roose
George W. Nelson
Hershey
J. C. Coster
Nelson
Prize Winners Announced in Ames Corn Contest
After judging by Professor Hauser and County Agent TW Morrill, Wirxt National and Trust and Savings bank awarded cash prizes in the annual corn contest. J I Van Camp Lone won first prize in gold. C A Raub took second with $10. Province Dove earned a wild prize of $5. D A Cochran claimed fourth with $4 hundred in gold. J I WH was unable to claim first prize of $20 for the best single car. Township prizes of 2.59 and 1 were given in Muscatine County to Buffalo Prain and Jury Timoth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauser
Ames
TW. Morrill
Wirxt National and Rat Trust and Savings Hanky
J. 1
van Camp & Lone
C. A. Raub
Plovence
Dove
D. A. Cochran
Beac
Muscathia County
Buffalo Praine
Tminoth
Iowa Boys Conference Opens With Large Attendance
About 900 youths from 72 Iowa towns attended the opening session of the older boys division conference in Marshalltown. Lloyd Mitiley was chosen president, Roy Blakeley vice president, and Leroy McDowell secretary. The gathering continues Sunday with principal speakers including C. Robinson and Alexander. Delegates were promised banquet bequests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Bee
Iowa
Yeom
Lloyd Mitley
Roy Blakeley
Fe Dodge
Leroy McDowell
Davenport
C. ©. Robinson
New York
International Xécrethy
V.mc
A. and Jr
Alexander
Cmchika
Church notes and services from multiple congregations
A summary of church notices lists Sunday and midweek services across several churches. Lutherans at Mendenhall and Grace Lutheran in Civo announce sermons and youth activities. First Presbyterian in Hendall notes worship times and Christian Endeavor. German Evangelical at Sycamore and Park Street churches specify service details and congregational activities amid a dense, archival church notices page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Civo
Mendenhall
Punter
Warahty
Mermon
Luther League
Monty
MieKkdey
West Birth
Local Births and Social Notes From Community News
Local announces the birth of a daughter to Miva Lillian Green and Earl Fulc of Iowa City, with relatives visiting and returning home. Notices list soprano Hazel Keath and pianist Alice Chase performing at Schmidt Rectal Hall, plus various visits, anniversaries, and charity luncheon details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtr
Mra. M. Lorengig
Eset Sevunth Street
Miva
Lillian Green
Earl Fulcher
Iowa City
F. Ky Parimeter
Alice Chade
Minn
Hazel Kenrth
Schmidt Rectal Hall
Mra
W. Wolary
Boen
Sirs
Flora Steephena
Bintan
Evelyn
Washington
Iowa
Yeaturday
Congregational Church
Gaia
Joseph WieNamera
Enmetahirg
Jows
P. W. Maher
Ping Street
Neue
Honor No. 477 AM Members to Meet in Washington Street
Members of Honor No. 477 are requested to meet at 108 Washington Street on Sunday afternoon December 2 at 2 p.m. to take charge of the funeral of Mire Ponhuan Per chancellor J 3B Reny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nother Cour
Washington Ptreet
Mire
Ponhuan
Reny
Journal Want Ads: Sentences and Classes
Ads list sentences about court sentence seven days for individuals including Terke Gundrunt and John Gundrunt by Judge Rowan. It mentions a concert benefit at Wilmot Goodwin Hospital and a church notice date. Also an itemized farm supply sale advertising horse blankets fur robes mittens gloves and harness gear with a Maring engine sale at 328 Green Street.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. L
Gatton
Willan Arbior
Gamon
Mombura
Macendenhall
Moxitat
Fort Madison
Joko Tanlinoz
I Moxtican
Nlotw
Rominez
St. Joxont
Oscar McDaniel
St. Joseph's Roman
Camole
Port Madison
Lmch
Dec
Liberty Eleven
Jone Rx
Alfee Chase
Plintat
Miki Hazel Ionth
Lio Schmidt Realtal
Wapsle
H. P. Lynne
L. Webb
F. R. Speight
Goshen
Tuluis Sint
Frank Nachbaur
Lake Township
Ing, Scott
F.ne Kurriger
John Mindar
Cedar Township
C Viner
Fulton
Kenry Tam
Grono
A. C. Motor
MATS
Rbdloomington
Bort Iaurmorar
Phittp Frayoremuh
Pythians
California
Hershey State
Gank
Hershey State Bank
Muscatine, In
Scafeo
Coats
J. J. Fahey
Iowa Ave
A. Z. Oliver
Nanvo Oliver
Tudgo Lotty
Church Notes
Lirat Church of Christ
Sclentiat
Widlhant
RiNth Ste
Churel
German Evangelical Church
Ala
Sycamore
Wine Martens
Tawa Ave
Hebbal Vehice
Cornyn
Tsai Aay
Young Peoples League
Anta Stinday
Rveniik
Ootelowk
Young Vroplo
Hendall
Mintater
Sodus
Tait
Chriatian
Adeavor
Wairstiold
Wieach
Butheran
Tord St
Huppeh
Wilvan Tite
Mra, K. , Smith
J. ‘A. Smith
Francia Ami
P W
Prancix
East Witth
Atrent
Mir
Francia ix
P. W. Francis
Thites
Wilmot Goodwin
Benatit Horahay
Don's Forgot St
Win
Terke
John Gundrunt
Land
Hershey Hose Pital
Journal
Classis
Bilkey
Wendinger &All
Heato Coal
W. G. Block CO
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