Iowa basketball league forming eyed for state association
Physical Director Johnson discussed forming a state association of basketball teams with Norris A. King of Keokuk, Iowa’s consul for the Athletic League of North America. The plan aims to legitimize state championships and curb disputed claims, with Johnson offering full support to organize the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Norris A. King
Keokuk
King
Young Men’s Christian Association
Iowa
Athletic League of North America
Ottumwa
Sioux City
Des Moines
Consul King
Langford Stops Harris in Short Armory Bout
Sam Langford halted Morris Harris in the Armory Athletic Association feature, ending the twelve round limit after one and a half rounds. Harris, who had fought Jeannette, showed early resistance but faded as Langford landed sharp lefts and rights to the face and jaw before Harris was counted out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sam Langford
Morris Harris
New York
Armory Athletic Association
Harris
Langford
Jeannette
Dr Kings New Life Pills Clinic Claim
An old time ad notes Dr Kings New Life Pills cure jaundice malaria and biliousness. The guarantee highlights a 25 cent price at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Piano Tuning and Repair at Hirt Fes ter Piano Co
Leave your orders at Hirt Fes ter Piano Co for tuning and repairing. Phone 586 X.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirt & Fester Piano Co
Gotch Declares Retirement From Wrestling Career
Frank Gotch, the world champion, arrived in Chicago from Humboldt and said he is through with the mat game. He notes annual earnings of 10 000 to 15 000 dollars from farming interests and asserts there is no offer to tempt him back, citing his retirement after defeating Zybszko and defending against European challengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Frank Gotch
Mackenschmidt
Zybszko
Coliseum
Humboldt
Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Iowa
Oakley Collier Wins Wilton High School Declamatory Contest
Oakley Collier won first prize at Wilton High School's declamatory contest held December 6 at the M E church. Ruth Ringgenberg received second prize of 3 dollars. Judges included W W Overmyer and Reolf Otteson. The winner advances to Albia for the spring state contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley Collier
Wilton
Wilton High School
M. E. Church
Morrison
Maurer
Henderson
Juages
Ruth Ringgenberg
Kaschnier
Feramors, Rubinstein
Miss Maurer
Ralph Pot
Vesta Wilkerson
Helen H. Henderson
Ventre a_ Terre
Jackson Kowalski
Alexander Stephens
Brahms
Davenport
Albia
Trolley Breaks Down Disrupts West Hill Line Service
A trolley on the West Hill line of the Citizens' Railway and Light Company broke down this afternoon, interrupting service on the line for a period before it was cleared and operations resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hill
Citizens’ Railway and Light Company
Bad combination confronts team
Physical Director Johnson notes a tough winter schedule for the association five. A game has been contracted at Waterloo on January 13, described as a bad omen. A return contest is set for February 28 in this city, with home teams feeling the strain of the “Jonahs” lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Association Five
Waterloo
Board Credits Socialist Vote In Fruitland Township
The board of supervisors recounts Fruitland township ballots from the last election and finds two socialist ballots not previously counted. A petition requests another canvass to credit the socialist vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Fruitland Township
Deanery Session Opens at Mt Pleasant St Michael Church
The Muscatine Deanery of the Episcopal church convened at St. Michael's church Mt. Pleasant with a large crowd in attendance. Bishop T N Morrison of Iowa presided as clergy gathered for the session with Rev R G Jones as dean and Rev E H Rudd of Fort Madison delivering a fine sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Episcopal Church
St. Michael's Church
Mt. Pleasant
T. N. Morrison
D. D
Iowa
R. G. Jones
E. H. Rudd
Fort Madison
Masons Elect Officers for Coming Year
Annual session of the Masonic lodge A F and A M held Tuesday night elected officers for the ensuing year. Naming Wm. Mcc Brainworth as Worshipful Master, Senior Warden G A Riemcke, Junior Warden Charles Fox, Treasurer Charles Gobble, and Secretary S L Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F
A. M
Masonic Lodge
Ww. M
Cc. C. Brainworth
Ss. W
G. A. Riemcke
J. W
Charles Fox
Charles Gobble
S. L. Johnson
Dan Cupid Musical Opens at Grand This Sunday
Amusement critics hailed Dan Cupid as a breezy musical comedy with strong company and catchy numbers. The production from McVenn and Vetter is expected to draw a large audience at the Grand with matinee and evening shows starting Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Messrs. McVenn
Vetter
Bacon on sale at Shreke's Delicatessen
Bitter bite of price cut as Shreke's Delicatessen at 122 West 2nd Street advertises bacon at 15 cents per pound inviting customers to buy now before stock runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreke’s Delicatessen
W. 2Nd St
St Margaret's Guild Hosts Holiday Picnic Sessions
St Margaret's guild held a bounteous picnic supper at Trinity Episcopal church rectory on Tuesday for afternoon and evening sessions. About fourteen attended. To finish work before the holidays no more meetings will be held until after the New Year, with sessions resumed at members' homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Margaret's Guild
St. Margaret’s Guild
Trinity Episcopal Church
Officers and Committees Named for Delta Alpha Club
The Delta Alpha club of the First Baptist church held a Wednesday session at Miss Edith Raff's home on Sycamore street. Officers for the year were President Miss Flora Manlove Vice president Mrs Elizabeth Brandt Secretary Miss Ella Nyenhuis and Treasurer Miss Ethel Trautman. Committees for program music reception visitings flowers and banquet were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Alphas
Delta Alpha Club
First Baptist Church
Edith Raff
Sycamore Street
Flora Manlove
Elizabeth Brandt
Ella Nyenhuis
Ethel Trautman
Martha club meeting includes few members
Mrs. Jacob Martin hosted a small gathering of the Marthas Tuesday evening at 706 East Sixth street. Despite the small attendance, a good deal of work was accomplished. The time and place for the next meeting were not decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Martin
East Sixth Street
Grete and Sauer Nuptials Held at Family Home
Miss May Grete and Edward Sauer were married this morning at eleven at the bride’s parents home five miles northeast of Muscatine. Rev. W. E. Pearson of New Era conducted the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grete-Sauer
Miss May Grete
Edward Sauer
August Grete
Muscatine
W. E. Pearson
New Era
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee Meeting Thursday at Kincaid Home
Members of the Colonel Hare Thimble Bee will meet for a Ken sington Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Kincaid, 601 West Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee
Kensington
Charles Kincaid
West Fourth Street
Eastern Star Officers Called to Practice Evening
The officers of the Eastern Star are asked to meet Thursday evening at the Masonic hall for a practice session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Delicatessen Ad Aligned With Local News
Miss Elizabeth Healey leaves for Des Moines to visit sister Mrs Schumacher. Mrs Anna Flowers of Moline heads to Biden after visiting Miss Margaret Baird on Pine Street. Lester Smith, recovering from typhoid, moved from Hershey Hospital to his home at 100 Fuller and Van Horn, showing slow improvement. Bacon sale noted at Shroke's Delicatessen 122 W Second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Shroke
Elizabeth Healey
Des Moines
John Schumacher
Anna Flowers
Moline
Biden
Margaret Baird
Pine Street
Lester Smith
Hershey Hospital
Fuller and
van Horn Street
West Liberty Notes Tally Local Movements and Visits
West Liberty residents record a flurry of visits departures and travels. Mrs C H Hitchcock leaves for Valley Junction after a stay with Mrs E C Hayes. Numerous travelers pass through town from Iowa City Wilton Clinton and Chicago. The note also mentions a fall from corn fodder injuring Vance Deal and a family move to Des Moines for S G Shreve and relatives.
Local residents and visitors spend a Monday in town
Mrs. Sloan and three daughters Nellie Anna and Marguerite shopped and visited friends in Iowa City. J W Sensibaugh a Davenport visitor. Mrs Melvin Brown and niece Ethel Markham left for Muscatine to visit relatives. Cora Lininger of North Liberty visiting in town. Mrs Jenkison and daughter Mildred from Downey shopped and visited. Miss Wilma Whitacre at S U S spent Monday with her parents. C E Osborn and family moved from West Branch to live on William Sanger farm west of town. Mrs D P Schenck and Mrs Chas Mackey spent Monday in Downey. Emma Hogan of West Branch visited the Hogan home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
C. H. Hitchcock
Valley Junction
E. C. Hayes
Annie Fallis
Iowa City
Maggie Nichols
Fourth Street
A. W. McGreggor
Wilton
Elmer Mead
James Schenck
Downey
George Beyers
Durant
A. Beach
Columbus Junction
Mesdames F. Johnson
C. Irwin
J. H. Demean
Texas
Martha Hendrick
Rebekah Potter
Clinton
Abbott
Dan Gates
Hattie Luse Schmaltz
Chicago
Walter
Harry Luse
Hugh Hughes
Burlington
Frank Scovell
B. Johns
Victor
Mrs. Wiley
Hughes
Vance Deal
George McFadden
Biloxi
Miss
William
H. Ady
Omaha
Oscar
J. D. Fisher
Tipton
Blanche Scott
Sloan
Nellie
Anna
Marguerite
J. W. Sensibaugh
Davenport
Melvin Brown
Ethel Markham
Muscatine
Cora Lininger
North Liberty
Jenkison
Mildred
Wilma Whitacre
A. Whitacre
East Third Street
C. E. Osborn
West Branch
William Sanger
D. P. Schenck
Chas. Mackey
Emma Hogan
J. D. Hogan
Fifth Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa Basketball League
Ora E. Johnson
of Athletic League of North
America
Samuel
Chestnut Street
Harry Kern
W.j.moylan
3Rd Street
Gitch
Champion
Association
Five AT Water
Board Credits
Socialist Vote
Ruthenbergs
Ing and Haberdashery
Ruthenberg Clothing Co
East Second Street
Wwe
Lowa
Masons Elect
New Jersey
Geo. W. Reuling’s Grocery
S. G. Shreve
Shreve
Highland Park College
W. Brockman
Madam Sidonie
CAPT
Stanley Lewis & CO
Abraham Lincoln
AL. H. Wild
Mullens Dogs Dog and Cat Circus
Harvell
Archie Faulk
Elliott & West
Willomine
Man
Journal
Y. W
Middleton
Iowa Ave
Scott
Holiday Hardware News
Death OF Hardware CO
Coaster
LISK
EDGE
FOD Choppers
Universal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!