Cubs Sold for Half a Million in Chicago
Chicago Cubs stock changed hands Monday with Charles Weeghman paying 500000 in cash for 90 percent of the National League club. Sale to be completed January 20 and includes assumption of two-year lease obligations on West Side ballpark. August Hermann reelected National Commission chairman. Julia E. Bruce named secretary. Peace treaty context noted. federal international disputes to be taken up in New York soon.
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Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
Charles Weeghman
Chicago Federal League Club
Charles P. Taft
Chicago
Cubs
Hermann
National Commission
August Herrmann
Julia E. Bruce
Harry V. Sinclair
Okahoma
Taft
Weeghman
Sinclair
New York
Good Record Made by Trap Shooters
New York Jan 6 official averages of the Interstate Trapshooting Association for 1915 show Woolfolk Henderson of Lexington Kentucky as high amateur and Charles G Spencer of St Louis Missouri as top professional. Jemerson broke 2731 of 2800 targets for an amateur average of 97 53 while Spencer led professionals with 5480 of 5620 targets and 97 50 percentage. The list includes several women among amateurs and notes many shooters from the middle west.
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New York
Middle West
Henderson
Woolfolk
Lexington
Huntley
S. A. Omaha
Nebr
Ridley William
What Cheer
John
John R
Davenport
Town
Graper
FP. A. Custer Park
Spencer Charles G
St. Louis
Moa
Kallam
E. Art
St Louis
Alo
Clark Hlomer
Alton
Crosby
W. N
O'Fallon
Lewis
Bart
Auburn
Decline Offer of Free Train
A brief notice states that an offer of a free train was declined. By-laws govern the action, with no further details provided.
Western Golf association frames course for amateur event
At the Western Golf association board meeting Chicago January 5 the California Golf association was refused free transport for players if the Del Monte club hosts the next amateur championship. The annual meeting January 15 will decide the course and possible bylaw reinterpretation to allow such offers while preserving amateur status. Other contenders are Midlothian Country Club and Omaha Country Club.
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Chicago
California Golf Association
Western Golf Association
Pacific Coast
Delmonte Club
Delmonte
California
Midlothian Country Club
Omaha Country Club
Farm implements to rise 5 to 10 percent next year
Local farm implement dealers report price increases of five to ten percent for the coming year. They cite higher costs for steel and iron due to European war demand and a 600 percent jump in red paint. Dealers base claims on recent circular letters from manufacturers.
Adams county men named to conduct census traffic
County Highway Superintendent L L Boyer named the crews for Friday's census of traffic across Adams County. The list includes Ey man near La Prairie, Ray Curless west of Gulden, E R Willard north of Coatsburg, J P Andrews near Mendon, John Seibel north of Clayton, James Ruddell Ursa, and many others. Elks plan social gathering January 19 at lodge hall with roll call and luncheon. William Skinner to St Louis for visit.
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Adams County
L. L. Boyer
la Prairie
Mr. Eyman
Loraine
Ray Curless
Gulden
E. R. Willard
Coatsburg
George Decker
Mendon
J. P. Andrews
Clayton
John Seibel
Ursa
James Ruddell
Camp Point
Alex Thompson
J. B. Kercser
Z. Felsman
Columbus
Jacob Oberling
Quincy
Ellington Township
William Ashbee
Columbus Road
J. Durst
Broadway
J. L Potter
Gilmer
Burton
Liberty
John Adams
Thirty-sixth
State Streets
Antone Hocking
South Twenty-fourth
Emil Schmelzle
South Bottom Road
Twelfth Street
Tohn Rosenkoehter
State Street
Burton Township
Adams
Liberty Roads
Earl Able
Francis Grubb
Pavson
Earl Simms
Plainville
R. L. Cook
Fatt Creek
A. T. Heitholt
Grant House
Richfield Township
Humphrey Larimore
Beverly Township
McNiff Bridge
McKee Township
Kellerville
Oscar Arntzen
Bayer
Elks
Elks’ Lodge
Life Problem Club schedule at Y M C A
The Life Problem Club meets Sunday afternoons at 4 in the Y M C A lobby. Subjects cover Friends Clubs and Social Amusements The City The Church and the Y M C A. Leaders include L A Cook Rev J W Bingaman H E Schmiedeskamp J A Hanna and speakers Dr Stanley L Krebs Charles Stelzle. A cordial invitation is extended to all young men.
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L. A. Cook
Rev. J
St Marys academy to reopen after holidays today
Local notes report St Marys academy reopening this morning after a several week holiday closure. Included are brief items on local marriages Roy Roberts and Anette Dolly Ponza wed by Judge Bonney, the groom 19 with parental consent, and Leslie Fonza, bride’s father, a former employee of the judge. Also mentioned are visits, business travels, and lodge activities along with an advertisement for De Kings New Life Pills.
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St. Mary’s Academy
Roy Roberts
Anette Dolly Ponza
Bonney
Leslie Fonza
James Lummis
Augusta
H. F. Lummis
Quincy
Norway Mackerel
Mersiman’s
Lizzie Lueckenbaugh
Bier Hardware Co
Palmyra
It Never Came Back Dean's Kidney Pills Ad
An antique testimonial ad claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure kidney and bladder issues. Mrs Crabby of Quincy reports swelling feet and back pain diminishing after three boxes, urging early use before grave conditions onset.
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Bright
Dean
Joseph Crabby
Main St
Miller & Arthur
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Chicago Nationals
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August Hermann
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Foley
R. G. Collins
Barnegat
N. J
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Missy
MR. Pal
Griggsville High
Quincy High School
Shelbina, Mo
Millikin
Wabash Decatur
Millikin University
Wabach College
Milttkin
Knights of Pythias Jedges
Preux Chevalier
Red Cross
George W. Cyrus
Steiner
John Steiner
Henrest John
J. BH. Waldron
Wells
Maine
Dlinois
Cne
Dan
Ance Bros
William Skinner
City
Perfection Lodge
Masonic
King’s New Life
Quincy Whig
Parker & Arnold
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