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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
1
The item reflects on sports figures like Frank Gotch and Carl Brown celebrating wrestling success in Iowa. It notes Waterloo’s basketball and football history, the Three-I league drop, and calls for a new year wish for a close-in baseball and athletic park to boost outdoor sports and Waterloo’s status in the state.
Frank Gotch world wrestling champion defeated Alec Munro English champion in two straight falls at Kansas City. First fall 12 minutes, second 8 minutes 5 seconds, both by half Nelson and crotch hold. Gotch announced this would be his last appearance on the mat citing peak condition and a desire to quit while at his best.
Carl Brown of Waterloo won the Iowa welterweight championship by defeating Des Moines’ Mike Duffy at the Orpheum theatre. Duffy showed spirit but Brown won both falls in 14 12 and 16 minutes with a scissors on arm and half Nelson. Knipp defeated Young Bouch in two quick falls, and Knipp drew Quackenbush after 15 minutes. Kid Archer refused to wrestle Quackenbush due to weight difference.
Westergaard defeated Zbyszko in Knoxville but failed to gain a fall as the Polish wrestler agreed to throws. Trott and Schwartz fought to a 15 round draw in Dayton. Griffith stopped Denning in Cleveland. Flynn stopped Caponi in Salt Lake City. Jeannette taunts Tack Johnson over a $10,000 side bet. Nelson urged to quit. Attell plans a 20 round bout with White in New Orleans on January 14.
Des Moines Register and Leader endorses Taft view that rural parcel delivery by carriers is practical. Argues it aids nearby towns, reduces wasted trips, and would not force a full parcels post, while noting the government bears high costs without delivering needed items.
The Yankee Doodles social club, formed by Hampton men three years ago, held a pleasant gathering in Waterloo with three members hosting. Visitors attended a wrestling match at the Orpheum, then joined guests at the Waterloo club for a six course banquet headed by Arthur A. Stitz. Members now living in Waterloo include John B. Bates J W Raney and T C Thorson.
The Smith Family association met for its annual reunion in Lamant on December 23, marking Joseph Smith's birth anniversary. Elder Frederick A. Smith presided with Inez Smith as secretary. The 105 members include Joseph Smith Jr. and 19 grandchildren, 68 great grandchildren, plus other direct descendants and in-law members. The group, nonchurchal in nature, asserts unity against Utah Mormon practices.
Theatre patrons, including non regulars, flock to the Mary J. Holmes drama Mildred on New Year’s Day at Waterloo. The production boasts a clever cast and complete scenic equipment, promising a unique and engaging stage romance set in the south. Secure seats early.
Ten years after a 150 worker effort built Linden chapel services began Sundays. The chapel outgrew, was enlarged, rebuilt in 1914, and now offers a comfortable space. Two years ago it became de denominational as Linden IM BE church with Rev. George B. Shoemaker serving his second year as pastor.
Sternshein, long linked to Waterloo’s furniture trade, leases 319 Fourth Street West next to his former site after bankruptcy separation. He plans to resume business with substantial stock removal to clear the field and quickly reestablish in the old quarters.
Mrs. Crockett of Jeffersonville reports relief after a second TIZ foot treatment, able to walk downstairs one foot at a time after five years. The ad claims TIZ draws out poisonous exudations causing sore feet and promises rapid relief, selling for 25 cents a box through Walter Luther Dodge & Co. of Chicago.
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