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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1912

Page

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Waterloo Wrestlers Edge Greek Opponent In Tough Bout

Brown worsted Lampiris in a hard fought match at Waterloo theatre, gaining a fall with a scissors hold and a later hammerlock for victory as Lampiris battled back. Other preliminaries featured Rechtfertig vs Blitch and Blitch vs Roebuck with close falls and a large crowd attendance.

Carl Geown Willerigu Kappler Daiweus Laaumpiris Lely Harry Tromdell Davenport Guy Elliott Collins Hull Metleary Muscating George Nicholson Rock Island Brandell Hoawwateh Reock Island Hls City Lampiris Brown Waterloo Taimpiris Bishop Lanitis Mark Rechtfertig Joe Bhitch Rechtfertig Bitch Hechtfertig

Spike Shannon Eyes Future After Release by Kansas City

Lost and stranded former outfielder Spike Shannon contemplates next steps after being released by Manc Charles Carr. Rumors swirl he may pursue umpiring or a return to baseball through a trade request, with mentions of Chicago and Pittsburgh connections and words from Connie Mack about a potential move.

Shannon Mancharles Carr Kansas City Ason New York Giants St. Louis Fore Ian Shay Kamut Ay Land Mack Baltine Nordeent Pilrin Chicago Murphy West Lecawase Brownie Mr. Murphy New York

One Round Hogan After Packey McFarland

On the coast the clever youngster One Round Hogan targets Packey McFarland in a planned pool match for a club. Also notes Sporting Events for the week and Wednesday evening games at Waterloo Y and Cedar Falls college.

Packey Tegan McFarland Dtn Chicago Waterloo “Y Cedar Falls College Waterloo

How Basketball Lane 10 Be Born

Lawrence Kansas reports Dr Nasemith recalls the origins of basketball at a 1891 Massachusetts training school. He explains football players sought indoor exercise with a fun game leading to baskets, improvised with two hanging baskets atop a gallery ten feet high. The sport spread as players carried it home nationwide.

Lawrence Kan Hama Nasemith Sypcingfield Mena Tacrassa

West High Beats Marshalltown 45 to 25 in Tight Battle

West High triumphed over Marshalltown 45 to 25 in a basketball game on their floor. West led 25 to 10 at halftime, with Rice and Whittle scoring heavily and Whittle making seven free throws. East High lost to Waverly 47 to 23 in the first game.

West High Marshalltown Wevver Weller Rice Whittle Shiery Cotter Smith Packer Stevens Johnson Fetters Talbot East High Waverly Waverly High Hostetler Simpson Kiser Davis Joyce Moore Roxhaker Messmer Woodring Fisher Davis J. Kiser Jones Bessmere Freferee Vern Lichty Crumholtz Mulkern Koepke Clay Miller Penne Abbott Benning Westly Markley Pyrell Burke Pyreli Pyrel Grundy Waterloo Y. M. C. A Waterloo Armstrong Holmes Hasbrouck Baum McDonald W. Armstrong Hasbroucck Connell Palmer Mollison Dellhurst Blaskets Bauma Klinefelter & Sons Park Avenue West

Local Happenings From Mooreville Area on Feb 15

Mr and Mrs Frank Frost and family visited the Hite couple on the Anderson farm near La Porte. Miss Pauline Seraler from Chicago was entertained at the Meeker home. Mr and Mrs Burgess of La Porte visited Pete McIntyre. Carrie Rodman returned to Geneseo. A third of men attended the play at Traer last Thursday. Mrs Arthur Duglass and children visited the MeIntyre home. Joe and Ed Stoheecker shelling corn locally. Joe Hill hauled a sick horse with fever. W O Smith sold a horse to win. J Hayward home over Sunday. Miss Katie Harrington visited her sister Mrs Jack Triscoll. Mrs Nasey Varden visited Spencer kinfolk. PD F Harrington became manager of the farmers elevator in Porte. Harringtons plan city life for a spell. Mrs A J Sawyer visited sisters Arch McCain and Myrtle Wolf in Belle Plaine. Harringtons mourn death of Mee Harrington's aunt in Cedar Rapids. they returned home. Charter Deemis shipped a carload of hogs to Chicago. About forty friends held a farewell baskets gathering for Mr and Mrs Beemis with a silver set given as remembrance.

Monreville Frank Frost Hite Anderson la Porte Pauline Seraler Chicago A Ad. Meeker Chas. Burgess Pete McIntyre Carrie Rodman Geneseo Traer Arthur Duglass Peter MeIntyre Joe Ed Stoheecker Joe Hill W. OH. Smith Chas.ee Tdyne J. Hayward Syndar Katie Harrington Jack Triscoll Nasey Varden Spencer Saar F. Larrington Farmers’ Elevator Mee. Harrington Charter Deemis Charles Beemis Beemis

Gunners and Anglers Recall Iowa Game Conditions

In Black Hawk County deer elk and turkey were once common, with Cedar Falls and nearby farms hosting pheasants and quail. Reports note Hungaran partridges released, pheasants thriving on corn stalks, and severe January weather impacting birds, while game licenses earned over 200000 dollars but little protection or feeding programs implemented.

Black Thank William Philpott Cedar Falls Philpot Port Dodge Black Hawk Minnesota Dakotas Missouri Valley Council Bluffs Mondamin

Forger Wanted Here Three Caught Burglarized Iowa City Home

Telegrams report Everett Evans a 24 year old check forger linked to three local clothing merchants scam totaling 12.50 each and 27.50 in change. He fled to Kansas City St Louis Moberly and Cedar Rapids before being arrested in Town City for burglarizing a prominent citizen’s home. Cedar Rapids police seek extradition.

Everett Evans Iowa City Kansas City St. Louis Moberly Cedar Rapids Town City Wagner Evans

Evans Cleared by Marshal Then to Local Officers

The Iowa City marshal stated that Evans would be able to clear himself and would then be turned over to local officers.

Gery Iowa City Evans

New Remedy for Stomach Troubles Promises Quick Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets as a non digester remedy that heals diseased stomach cells and restores digestion. No opiates or irritants are used. Endorsed by physicians, the tablets are sold by first class pharmacies with free samples from Morris Drug Co. Morris, Il.

Morris Drug Co Morris, Il

Free Recipe for Kidney Pain Relief Promised

A dubious offer touts a free prescription to cure kidney and bladder troubles within a week. It claims quick relief from pain, scalding urination, and other symptoms and urges writing to a Detroit address for a copy mailed in a plain envelope.

A. E. Robinson Luck Building Detroit Mich

Concert and play headline tease in local Courier ads

A theatre night promises a new play and a concert band as part of a bargain bill. Prices of 10 20 30 and 56 cents draw theatre-goers to a city venue. Courier Want Ads Bring Results.

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