Iowa Base Ball Circuit Renamed Central Association
The Iowa State Baseball League session in Quincy preserved Waterloo, Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, Keokuk, Burlington, Quincy, Jacksonville, and Keokuk in a new Central Association. Waterloo, Marshalltown, and Keokuk fought, then Waterloo remained, and the circuit set 126 games starting in May with a $1300 salary cap and a planned Burlington spring meeting.
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Iowa State Baseball League
Quincy
Tobs
Wai
Marshalltown
Feuttral Association
Watsterloo
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Suriington
Jacksonville
Kewanee
Waterloo
Kewaned
Burlington
Boyle
Hannibal
Ottumway
Central Association
Itsbali
Arte Blane
Leagia
Remai
Interstate Association
Justice
Iowa Reggae
Exme
Hurlington
Quincy, “Waterloo and Jacksonville. President Juetica
Savery Town
Marenausown
Hugh Hill
Bergen Hill
Cedar’ Rapids
League
A. P.’ Strobe
Oskaloosa Teale Whaineny
Graserion
Bismoas
Durbi
Blufts Ratarine
Grape Growers’ Association
Scerm
Aetia
Trent Pratect
Manager Hoyle lands Sam Foster for Champions roster
Frank Hoyle announced he has arranged with Sioux City of the Western league to secure Sam Foster, formerly first baseman for Marshalltown. Foster, a Waterloo favorite, is a tall strong hitter with ordinary recent condition, expected to return to form next season and bolster the Champions lineup. The league meeting also altered memberships, dropping Marshalltown and admitting Kewanee, with Hugh Hill named director to represent Kewanee.
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Frank Hoyle
Sioux
Sam Foster
Marshalltown
Foster
Waterloo
Flest
Himseif
T R McElhinney III Seriously Ill After Cedar Rapids Accident
Friends of T R McElhinney III report he is confined to bed with pneumonia and injuries from a Cedar Rapids collision last Saturday. He escaped a fatal incident on the tracks while boarding a train, was struck by an engine, and later diagnosed with swelling from the impact. He remains seriously ill at home on East Second Street as doctors reassess his condition.
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T. R. McElhinney
Cedar Rapids
MacBlatiney
Chicago
McEshioney
Down Town
East Second Street
McElhinney
Interest Grows in New Hospital Fund Drive
Citizens met at the H B White office to discuss raising funds for a new hospital to be erected and supported by Franciscan Sisters. Subscriptions near $12,000 leave $18,900 to raise. $8 rooms offered for furnishing at various prices. Rev Forkenbrook to confer with Sisters in St. Louis about building conditions. aim to have foundation ready in 1908 and structure completed the following year.
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H. B. White
Board of Trade
Father Porkenbrook
Forkenbrook
Talia
Rey
H. H. Far
Kenbrook
Forkenhbrock
St. Louis
Parkenbrook
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Hedg
Wny
Dying wish honored for Sacks and funeral rites held
Funeral services for Richard Sacks were conducted at O Keefe and Towne undertaking rooms with Rev G W Hinkle officiating after his death at Germania house last week. Sacks requested burial care by O Keefe and Towne and for John Klinefelter to haul him, arrangements granted and remains moved to Elmwood cemetery. George Chatfield services held at 806 Independence avenue with Rev J W Rehord presiding. many attendees and rural tributes noted before interment at Barclay cemetery.
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Atre
Richard Sacks
Germania House
O'Keefe ‘&Yowne
Lafayette Block
G. W. Hinkle
Christchurch
O'Keefe &.Towne
Hie Rammaing
George] Chatfield
Independence Avenue
J. W. Rehord
First ‘Presbyterian
Barclay Cemetery
Prohibition Compliance Tightens Across Iowa County Saloons
In Iowa counties many sheriffs notify saloon keepers to close on Sundays after December 1, 19th century style. Black Hawk County reports no open violations. most saloon operators favor strict adherence to the law and avoid weeknight breaches, while Justice Switzer notes few communities tolerate disorderly displays.
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Byers
Guarneys
Blackhawk
Dthair Methada
Jawa
A- B. Switsor
Waterloo
Were Wedded In Office Miss Moulds And J A Weaver
Miss Etta Moulds of Dunkerton and John A Weaver of Newhall were married in county recorder offices Tuesday afternoon by George Knoche. Witnesses included A Alfen and Charles Plummer. Guests were workers from three abstract offices at the courthouse. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Moulds of Dunkerton, wed the son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Weaver of Newhall, a farmer who will operate a Newhall area farm after marriage.
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Moulds
J. A. Weaver
Etta Moulds
Dunkerton
John A. Weaver
Newhall
County Recorder
George Knoche
Evangelical Association Church
A. Alfen
Charles Plummer
Hougsa
Samuel Moulds
Denta
Charles F. Weaver
Nawhail
Blackhawk County
Newhat
Poultry Show at Waverly Iowa to Open Next Week
The Waverly Poultry Association will hold its annual poultry and corn show from December 16 to 28 at Nichols Opera House. About sixty breeders are expected to exhibit their stock. The display should be larger and more varied than usual with English pheasants on show and a popular corn contest to win the silver badge for best ear.
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Waverly
Iowa
Waverly; Poultry Association
Rn Nichol
Ally
Nex
Waverly Association
Contractors Bid Big Normal School Library Project
Cedar Falls crowd of thirty to forty stone brick and iron firms arrives to bid on the new normal school library. Estimated cost around 200 900 with 60 carloads Bed ford stone expected for the building. Largest contractor turnout ever seen in Cedar Falls for a single contract. Washington Navy Dept awaits Idaho trial trip off Delaware Breakwater with interest. Idaho, 100 tons displacement, may make seventeen knots and mount four 12 inch guns and eight 6 inch rifles in turrets plus eight 6 inch rifles in broadside. Sister ship of the Mississippi, both built at Cramp yards Philadelphia.
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Cedar Falls
Bedford Atone
Gedar Falla
Washington, D. C
Idaho
Delaware
Navy Department
Miasineppi
Cramp Yarde
Philadelphia
Jowa Banks Secure Panama Canal Bond Bids
Washington reports Iowa banks accepted bids to purchase large blocks of Panama Canal bonds. Names of banks and bid amounts include First National Chelsea 6.20 at 104 and 103.25, Red Oak 104.5825, 103.875, 103.375, Vernon Corning 103.50, Belle Plaine 102.759, Fairfield 102.50, and others. Also noted, Rev Noah Garwick of the Christian church returned from Walker after four weeks of meetings.
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Washington, D.C
Treasury
National
Iowa
Firat National Bank
Chelsea
Firat Natonal Bank
Woodbine
Noah Garwick
The
Christian Church
Walker
Robbers smash display case on West Fourth Street
A large glass display case at the William A. Welty Co. store on West Fourth Street was broken Monday night or Tuesday morning. About $25 in goods and $15 in ribbons for typewriters were taken. officers found the scene littered with broken glass and empty boxes. No arrests or clues yet.
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Wm. A, Welty
Deltz
Two-Thirds of 1906 Corn Crop In 1907 Report
Des Moines reports the 1907 corn crop at about two-thirds of 1906 output, with production near 388,836,262 bushels. A loss of about 858,000 acres was harvested for corn due to poor germination and adverse growing conditions. Wheat, barley, rye, hay and other crops show similar levels to last year.
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Des Moines
Waterloo Savings Bank doubles capital stock to 100000
Stockholders unanimously vote to double capital stock to four hundred thousand dollars, increasing authorized capital to five hundred thousand dollars with all shares paid in. Deposits reach 400 572.02 dollars while loans to insiders are avoided. President Emmons Johnson and cashier W Logan have long banking tenures.
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Hu Waterloo Savings Bank
Cath
Ita
Emmons Johnson
Waterloo
W . Logan
Johnson
Beet cultivation plan aims to boost sugar beet output in Hardin County
Eldora Iowa December farming agents offer seed contracts to Hardin county growers for next fall beet shipments to a Waverly factory. A Japanese worker would assist farmers who plant twenty acres, promising care during growing and harvest. Deal size and soil suitability cited, with potential net income of 40 to 50 dollars per acre.
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Eldora
Iowa
Hardin County
Waverly
Fortera
Itrfa
Tila
Kentucky Welcomes New Governor After 46 Years in Business
Hattie Hastings of Osage purchases the fourth street millinery shop from B A Bacon, who ends a 46 year Waterloo business career spanning Waterloo Webster City and South Dakota. Hastings, new to millinery, will not take active management immediately. Bacon plans retirement and possible California trip. Colophon notes 12th anniversary of Bradley inauguration and gala Kentucky Republican event as Governor Auguste Wilson sworn in amid broad ceremonies in Frankfort.
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Beneid
B. A. Bacon
Hattie Hastings
Ngage
Pasalysion
Waterloo
Perhape
Webster City
South Dakota
Fuar
Dusinara
East Fourth Street
Lafayetta
Fourth
Bacon
California
Hastings
Frackfort
Augustue
Wilson
Kentucky
William 9
Bradisy
Commonwealth
Roy
New Ordinance Passed for City Map and Paving in Watertoo
Jefferson Street paving accepted. City to install gates at railroad crossings in Watertoo under new ordinance. Publishing Co. of Dayven Sport to prepare a city map for publication. Street committee authorized to consult with the publishing house agents. Assessments and contracts approved including paving on several streets and power/fire station allowances.
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Watertoo
Jawa, Publishing Co
Dayen Sport
Waterloo
Cty Council
Bryants
Jefferson Brrest
Logan
Oak
Town
Western
Third
Franklin Streets
I. M. Kentzelman
Kile
Léger Avenue
W. N. Dearborn
C. W W. Campball
West Side
Bryant & Co
White Plague Kills 11 Daily in Chicago This Week
Chicago health bulletin reports 11 TB deaths this week, up from last year. Eleven month total shows 216 more TB deaths citywide than the same period prior year. Many victims did not seek care early or receive diagnosis. physicians urged earlier detection and action. Overall deaths 546, up on the prior week but below last year’s level. diphtheria and pneumonia deaths fell.
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Chicago
Health Bulletin
Ally
Lutheran Congregation Elects Christmas Preparers
In town, John Kurtz Jr and Tegmeler and John Poock were chosen to lead a committee for pre Christmas church events. Rev Fr Bredow attended Lutheran orphans home directors meeting in Waverly last Friday. New creamery at Gladgow under roof with sufficient water, Spiker and Reicherdt brought corn shredders. Drunkerton creamery paid 40c per pound of butter for October. Fred Nolting added a residence extension. carpentry finished. M Staebell sold 12 cars worth milk $64 per cow for ten months. expected $75 per cow for November and December. John Kurtt Sr. ill with neural issues. Henry Flappel returned from Ber ton county work. Fred Kurti surprised by friends Sunday. Farewell party at Andrew Happel’s home as he leaves for Missouri Monday. Mr aodra and Henry Fasse left for Cook county, Illinois to visit relatives. Frank Mixdorf to do charity work here.
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Messra
John Kurtz Jr
Tegmeler
John Poock
Bredow
Lutheran Orphans' Home
Waverly
Gladgow
Spiker
Adam Reicherdt
Drunkerton Creamary
Fred. Nolting
M. Staebell
Sela
Thia Wogall
Wmre
John Kurtt Sr
Henry Flappel
Prod Lang
Berton County
Fred. Kurti
Andrew Happel
Red Sass
Andrew
Missour
Aodra
Henry Fasse
Cook County
Vine
Frank
August Mixdort
Mt Vernon News Briefs From December Gatherings
Mt Vernon notes Dec events and visits with residents including Mrs Charles Bridan, Billy Hall of Cayuga visiting, Farmers Telephone directors meeting at FF K Deckers, Miss Diane Leversee returning for the winter, a dance at Baines on December 13, and local family updates involving Robb Pitko Miller Fitkin and Chris Braun moving to the Decker farm.
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Charles Bridan
Mt Vernon
Billy Hall
Cayuga
N. D
Farmers Telephone Hees
FF. K. Deckers
Dlanehe Leversee
Des Moines
Baines
Robb
Dysart
Iowa
Wylie Pitko
Aga Ber
Joe Robb
James Miller
Miller
Delhart
Texas
Wylie Fitkin
Chris Braun
R. A. Decker
Pure Booze Show Opens in Chicago Coliseum
The National Pure Beverage Exposition opens in Chicago at the Coliseum drawing intense interest from brewers and distillers nationwide. The display covers beer whisky ales wines cordials soft drinks and beverages, alongside tea coffee and tonics. It has stirred up temperance and anti liquor forces amid a sprawling campaign in the city.
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Chicago
Tha Ars
America
Tha Idplay
Boston municipal election sees heavy turnout in wards
In Boston on election day heavy participation followed reports from wards as voters chose a new mayor and council, with Mayor John I Fitzgerald facing Postmaster George A Hibard and John A Colthurst. Campaign focus centered on alleged extravagance in Fitzgeralds administration amid a contested race.
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Boston
Mays
Aanayor
Schol
John I. Fitzgerald
George A. Hibbard
Romines
John A. Colthurst
Wit Independence League
Fitzgerald
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Marahalltown
Egan
O¢tutiwa
Stalks Hall
Justice of
Jacksonyitle
Kennedy
Justica
Farrell
National Commission
Marshalltowno
Strabe
Tze
Kewanee Bona
Depot
Perry C. Eilis
Bebalf
Jackson -Earce
Ubert Akera
Schoeneman
Holland
M. H. Saxton
Bree Hall
J. W. On
Ore Staere
Eugene Browne
Empiré Orchestra
Champions
Incresaea
Ames L. Gagin
Wells
Ely Mion
Grundy County
C. EB. Pickett
Cc. W. Mullan
T. R. McElhinney III
NEW Hospital
H. 8. White
H. H. Forbrock
Richard Sacks Byaho
Chatfield
Chatheld
JOWA
WESTY
Streete
Waterloo Savings
Bang
Iowa Farmere
Waverly Company
Mae. B. A. Bacon
MILL
Nery Establishment
Osage
Haa
Eant
Augustus E. Wilson Inaugu
Bradley
Bennington
MT. Vernon
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