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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1912

Page

8

Manager Boyle signs new men for Muscating team

Manager Frank Boyle has signed three Class C players from New Port News for his Muscating club. Horace Brown left hand pitcher, H Miller right hand pitcher, and Harry Lake catcher join a near complete roster. Brown won 14 of 30 last season, Miller showed strong potential with 40 percent win rate in 24 games, and Lake hit .247 in 72 games with a .968 fielding average. Boyle plans to add one more pitcher and a couple of infielders before opening day.

Frank Boyle New Port News Club Horace Brown H. Miller Harry Lake J. J. Grim Grim Boyle Brown Miller Ned Egan Ottumwa Des Moines Waterloo

WaterloOparented letter opposes saloon openings

A Waterloo laborer presents a dated letter describing his sons' drinking and unemployment linked to saloon activity. He explains his past alcohol issues, his initial signing of a saloon petition, and his decision to withdraw after witnessing effects on his boys. He urges publication to show a worker's stance against saloon influence.

Missouri Valley arrests rock business district on booze charge

Missouri Valley Iowa December 31 eight men were arrested in a booze law sweep that startled the town the business section faced consternation as authorities moved against illegal liquor operations in the community.

Missouri Valley

Arthur Cole Built Eleven Residences

A historical record notes Arthur C. Cole constructed eleven residences in 1912, listing addresses and costs. Notable entries include 828 Randolph Street priced at 3,500 and 708 Seventh Street West at 2,590, plus multiple Fourth Street and Highth Street properties totaling 27,400 dollars.

Arthur C. Cole Randolph Street Seventh Street Vermont Street Fifth Street Baltimore Street Highth Street Fourth Street Bayard Street

Death of Mrs Anna Nagle Nagle Died at Daughter's Home

Mrs Anna Nagle died at her daughter Mary McCunnins home 308 Riehl street this morning after visits in the city. Born in Ireland March 18 1823 she leaves five daughters and one son with burial planned in Dixon Illinois this evening.

Anna Nagle Mary McCunnins Riehl Street Nagle Ireland MecCunnise Frank Brading Coggon Catherine Corkran New York Johannah Dwyer San Diego

Family The Family drama opens at Waterloo with Roosevelt praise

Amusements preview covers The Family by Robert H. Davis, initial Boston Globe production, ex president Roosevelt praising it and western rights secured by Chatterton & Bruno for Waterloo debut on January 1. Also notes Easy Money at Waterloo on January 4, Blanche Ring in The Wall Street Girl at Waterloo, and other cast and touring details. A short item reports Dr J L Burt leaping through a glass window in December, ending in snow.

Robert H. Davis Globe Theatre Boston Roosevelt New York The Shuberts Messrs. Chatterton & Bruno Waterloo Theatre Blanche Ring Wall Street Chicago William P. Carleton Paul Porter Charles Winninger Elmer Thompson George Gaston Alice Sullivan Lillian Spencert Kate Wingfield Miss Ring

Miss Margaret Myers Named Black Hawk County Superintendent

Miss Myers, elected last November, will assume full charge after tomorrow as county superintendent of Black Hawk schools and may appoint a deputy after a conference with the new board of supervisors. She is Waterloo’s former teacher and becomes the second woman to hold the post, with prior service by Mrs. Gates in 1870 and Mr. Gates in 1866.

Moore Black Hawk County Margaret Myera Miss Myers Board of Supervisors Waterloo J. ©. Gates Gates

Free chickens to patrons at Waterloo and Cedar Falls fair

Nearly 1,000 birds are entered in the annual prize contest at the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Poultry association exhibit. A Buff Orpington pen or Barred Plymouth Rocks trio will be given away next Sunday night. Attendance is up from opening day, with judges Rhoades and Warner assessing entries. ribbons expected tomorrow. The exhibit will open Sunday for weekend visitors.

Sioux City Rhoades and Warner

Christmas Party Highlights At Local Clubs And Dinners

Numerous social events fill the week with club dinners dances and weddings. The C T S club held a Christmas party at Mrs. Hermann Miller's on Washington street. Phi Psi fraternity hosted a Pinkerton hall dance with alumni and guests. Miss Margaret Wilts wed Rolla Hurlout at Rev K A Valiant's home. Fort Dodge Chronicles notes Vera Carter hosted a card party for guests from several states. St Joseph's Catholic club arranged a card party with plans for a January dance. Big Six club dinner featured Ivan Maynard and scarlet yellow colors, with future events planned. Other items include Dubuque nuptials for Bertha Clements and John Maklinster and Gentiliska club gifts at Miss Frances Fix's home.

C. TS. Club Fannig Perkins Stella Fisher Ida Copely Hermann Miller Washington Street Florence Lowe Webb Cheney Santa Claus Lowe Phi Kappa T'si Pinkerton Hall Myers’ Orchestra Phi Psi Wacile Whittle Julia Fowler Homer Seerley Cedar Falls Ben Swisher Sindlinger Mr. Lynch Independence Wisconsin Shillinglaw du Bois Lee Shillinglaw Henry Pfeiffer Margaret Wilts Rolla Hurlout New Hartford K. A. Valiant Home Park Boulevard Valiant Alice Wilts Mrs. Valiant BIG Six Ivan Maynard Big Six Club Fourth Street West Ice Club Carl Chapman Third Street West Dubuque Bertha Clements John William Maklinster St. Joseph's Church Bennett Makinster Edly Andy Ninth Street West Gentiliska Club Gentiliska! Club Frances Fix Franklin Street Beulah Wylie Ming Isabel Faar Denver Street

Personal Notes at Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls daily notes list social engagements and travels of residents including Misses Helen Van Derveer Helen Miller Anna Merner Doris Mullarky Pauline Slater and Miss Neva Bowman who visits from Chicago en route to Smith College. Readers learn about upcoming gatherings births moves and local committee plans amid brief town updates.

Cedar Falls Helen van Derveer Helen Miller Anna Merner Doris Mullarky Pauline Slater

Courier Patterns Provide Courier Patterns by Mail

To obtain the up to date pattern of accompanying design, fill the coupon and mail to the Fashion Department Waterloo Evening Courier Waterloo with 10 cents for each pattern. These patterns allow for aentis. All archery filled as soon as possible but should reach you in ten days after sending on your order.

Fashion Department Waterloo Evening Courier Waterloo Aentis

First Baptist watch party postponed in memory of member

The watch party and installation of officers for the First Baptist church were postponed out of respect for H. A. Ficken. Officers will be installed Sunday at the regular meeting, but the social portion of the party is postponed indefinitely. Men visiting tonsorial parlors on business before 11 am tomorrow may find doors open again the next day.

Union Congregational Chage Pythian Temple Brotherhood of Grace M. E Brotherhood of First Paited ’ Brethren Church Philathea Central’ Church of Chrngi Ada Sliser Lafayette Kings and Ladies of Security Court of Honor Wwa O. A. Hall Taylor Star- Clipper Congregational Church Bly. P. UL First Baptist Church H. A. Ficken Tonsoria

A Lonely Christmas Poem From a Lonely Cabin

The Courier prints verses from Guy P. Wilson, a consumptive in a city edge cabin cared for by Associated Charities and Red Cross. He reflects on a Christmas not like the season, while counting blessings and giving thanks amid isolation away from loved ones.

The Courier Today Guy P. Wilson Associated Charities and Red Cross Society Wilson O. K

Musterole Recommended by Doctors and Nurses

Musterole the clean white ointment replaces mustard plaster and is endorsed by doctors and nurses. Used in large hospitals, it relieves sore throat chills tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and more without skin blistering. Available 25 and 50 cent jars and a $2.50 hospital size. Testimonials from medical staff in Ohio.

Musterole Company Cleveland Mary A. Fisher Marinsville Clinton Co Musterole Huron Street Hospital Bewster Conneaut General Hospital Conneaut

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