Beloit band history recalled in Waterloo reminiscences
The Beloit band, formed in 1872 with members from Beloit Wisconsin, is remembered through Arthur Webb and other early musicians. The piece recounts dances at Parsons Music hall, Masonic hall, Turner hall, and social events with local figures driving from Cedar Falls. Webb notes the collapse of the band after a smallpox scare halted an engagement in Waterloo. he remains Waterloo’s longest continuously employed musician since 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit Band
Newport Club
Elks
P. Danting
P. Hall
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Money Music
Arthur Webb
Parsons Music Hall
Beloit
Iowa
Wis
Tom Northrup
Hulett
C. Clements
Charles Dike
Mr. Ainsworth
Bayard
Waterloo
Wisconsin
Howard Webb
Daniel
John L. Johnson
W. TD. Nordh
Tama City
Webb
Modernance Orchestra
Blue Point Club
J. D. Haston
Charley Kruse
C. B E. Pickett
H.W. Brown
Jawbreaker Collins to join Waterloo Hawks spring baseball
Ex boxing star Jawbreaker Collins plans to join the Waterloo Hawks for spring practice and play second, third, short, or catcher. He told Bert Weeden he aims to help Waterloo win the pennant and attract a good salary. Collins says he could be a star in the outfield and is ready to report in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jawbreaker Collins
Baseball Brigade
Clet Dixon
Hawks
Collins
Waterloo
Bert Weeden
Far Tuer
Weeden
Intermediate U S Loop Closes Season 1 at East Higuesday
The Intermediates division of the Water-Ino inter-Sunday School Basketball League wraps up the 1928-24 season Tuesday at East High. Seven games feature Walnut Street Baptist and United Brethren in joint first, with Calvary Evangelical and First Evangelical as challengers. If both leaders win, a three game series will decide the champion on a staggered start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water- Ino
East High
Walnut Street Baptist
United Brethren
Calvary Evangelical
First Evangelical
Grace M. TE
Westminster Presbyterian
Linden M. BE
First Presbyteriand
General Christian
First Baptist
Bitter Enemies on Floor of Congress Are Often Best of Friends
Washington shows odd political bonds as rival lawmakers mingle in private chats and lend digs in debates. The piece highlights Garner and Longworth, Watson and Harrison, Culberson’s decline, and Connally’s phonetic spelling feud, with Coolidge meetings and a Warrenton dredging bid as notable side notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United Peosa
Washington, D. C
Yapnel Hill
Mustang Jack" Garner
Texas
Nick" Longworth
Flcer
Fim Watson
Indiana
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Senate
Culberson
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Charles A. Culberson
Wilson
Maryland and
Virgin Hills
Attorney Central
Wonitin
Coolidge
R. B
Mississippi Valley league to redraw schedule after protest
Mike Relents M. H. Sexton, president, will prepare a new schedule following a bitter protest led by A. Will ford of Waterloo. The revised plan increases train movements and expense but shortens the home series for Grinnova, Marshalltown, Dubuque, and Waterloo, amid strong press reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. HH. Sexton
Mississippi Valley League
A. ©. Willford
Waterloo
Sexton
Grtumuva
Marshalltown
Dubuque
Mike
Northwest Forest Census Counts Deer and Other Wildlife
United Press reports Oregon and Washington forest rangers conducted a non house to house census of wildlife on about 17 million acres. About 46 000 deer in Oregon and 25 000 in Washington. 8 000 black bears in Oregon and 7 000 in Washington. elk 8 000 in Washington and 2 000 in Oregon. Fur bearers, coyotes, wolves, beavers, foxes, otter, and other species listed with state by state totals. Counts rely on ranger reports and hunter bounties, not an exact tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Portland
Ore
Forest Rangers of
Northwest
National
Oregon
Washington
Frankie Bush Seeks Clash with Gentile in Waterloo
Frankie Bush a bantamweight from Rockford seeks a match with Tony Gentile in Waterloo after a 10 round draw with Joe Mandell last May. He has drawn boxing fans in Wisconsin and would take a fight with Too Waris or Louie Kelly if Gentile unavailable. Bush trains with Sam Mandeli and his best weight is around 122 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Bush
Rockford
Waterloo
Tony Gentle
Cedar Falls
Bush
Joe Mandell
Waterloo Theatre
Baseball Association
South
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Janesville
Kenosha
Sammy Mandeli
Gantie
Warris
Louie Kelly
Des Moines
City in Brief: Local Notes and Ads Smile Across Waterloo
Mr and Mrs Leo Cahill visited relatives in Des Moines. Civil War veteran Charles Keidarling is critically ill at 627 That Avenue. Mrs Hanna returns from Long Beach to 1200 Third. Percy Cahill visit by son. John Pfeffer back in Omaha after guest stay with Harver B. Tewell. Mrs Manuell of Grand Rapids visits brother LaTier at 1308 Washington. Gilchrists return to Vinton after visit with Adelaide Gilchrist at 303 Fisher Building. Elmer Kuiper and F A Sturte sttni from Chicago and Des Moines were in town on business. Three new alarm boxes installed at Fourth and Bluff, Fourth and Jefferson, Fourth and Washington. Radio plea for help locating Joseph Kouva, 60, last heard in Kansas City. mother critically ill in Blairstown. Mrs Garl Holbrook and Mrs C D Holbrook host 500 party for Mrs P F Meryer joining husband in Betsit Wis. Mrs J D Nemmers wins high score. A car rammed in the 400 block, pushed into street center. police remove damaged vehicle. Mrs H O Darton visits W E Hird. Miss Auburn, missionary teacher in India, to speak at First M E Sunday school. Permanent wa summer? Rose's Bridge St. Phone 385.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Cahill
Des Moines
Charles Keidarling
That Avenue
Hanna
Third Avenues
Pius
Long Beach
Cal
Percy
John W. Pfeffer
Omaha
Harver Bk. Tewell
Walnut
H. L. Manuell
Grand Rapids
Mich
EF. BE. LaTier
Washington
Manueil
Florence LaTier- Leo
Joe
Louis Gilchrist
Vinton
Adelaide, Gilchrist
Fisher Building
Fire Department
Fourth
Bluff
Fourth and
Jefferson
Fourth Ani
Joseph Kouva
Blairstown
Kansas City
Garl Holbrook
C. D. Holbrook
PF. B. Meryer
Betsit
Wis
J. D. Nemmers
Jan Riehl
O. Darton
W. E. Hird
Mt. Auburn
Miss Auburn
India
Waterloo
M. BE
Miss Evelyn Wilcox Weds Robert Miller in Cedar Falls
Miss Evelyn B. Wilcox of Cedar Falls married Robert W. Miller at her parents home with Rev. Winslow officiating. The couple plans to live in Waterloo after a wedding trip. the bride has taught in state schools and Miller works as an estimator in his father's building firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Wilcox
Cedar Falls
Robert W. Miller
Evelyn B. Wilcox
Frank Welcox
John G. Métiér
Winpas
Centar Falls
Miller
Immet
Waterloo
Brederic and
Wimball Avenue
Auto Men Attend Sausage Social at Memorial Hall
About twenty local automobile dealers gather at Memorial hall for a sausage and waffle fund event in aid of the American Legion Auxiliary. An all day service accompanies the informal program of short talks following the luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Health Month 13 Exhibit Boosts Public Library Health Reads
Waterloo public library joins nationwide Health Month to showcase a health collection for circulation. The display covers health and diet hygiene mental hygiene and children’s health with many physician recommended titles across topics from nutrition to tuberculosis prevention and child care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Public Library
United Sites
Case Library
Morary
Waverone
Waterloo
Brewster
Hancock
Jarrow
Holt
Ating
McCann
Srown
Hearth
Burke
Cabot
Chapnus
Galloway
Godfrey
Maddleson
Newton
Ogden
Pyle
Riley
Terman
Zenner
Cathy
iMletcher
Grauckson
Mierden
Nadler
Brown
Mothercraft Comstock
Cooke
Andren
Caeridge
Lawsen
Gaby
Dennett
Cara
MacCarthy
Wheeler
White
Heavy Blow Proves Fatal in Boxing Bout
Larry Murry welterweight boxer from Brooklyn N C died in hospital after a second round blow to the chin caused a cerebral hemorrhage during a bout with Sally Underwood of the American garrison in Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chin
Larry Murry
Associated Press
Panama
Brooklyn
N. C
Sally Underwood
American Garrison
Chicago bowler sets world mark with 763 in three games
Miami dated report says Adam Cruickshank of Chicago rolled a three game set totaling 763 pins, 39 minutes faster than the previous world record held by Carl Baumgardner. The feat was achieved in a local match in Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Pia
Adam Cruickshank
Chicago
Carl Baumlgardner
Joe Mims Fined for Assault Charge in Local Court
Joe Mims colored was fined $23.50 and costs after a today hearing before Judge J W Gwynne on an assault and battery charge, with payment arranged in installments. A separate chimney fire at 929 Grant Avenue caused $25 damage before firefighters arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mims
J. W. Gwynne
Norman Ringler
Grant Avenue
IOWA SPORT SHORTS AROUND DES MOINES IN EXHIBITIONS
Des Moines reports show Mike Rozeall winning a division over Sid Locksel in a briulinet exhibition while Terrasan was outpointed and tied with others. Rusty Vanscol topped Louie Kelly over eight rounds. Mull Bronson floored Mattias Tampico in a four round schedule. Northwestern set a relay record. Des Moines area results include college cage games and a dual meet with Grinnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mike Rozeall
Sid Locksel
Rozeall
Teresan
Iyn Badlezg
Wregsy
Rusty Vans
Eel
Louie Kelly
Des Moines Bor. Wy
Tvo
Tampico
Tuwa
Lowa Cue Ets
Guingel
J.hawk Cikie
Ant Howell
Norvine
Oie
Secondien Roare
Mount Vernon
cCor
Whitewished Warleton
Wro
Anit
Myardet
Nea Moines-Suli College
St. Ambrose
Indlangla
Parsons Vollege Ambet
Simpson College
St. Paul
Sein
Reany Levy
San
Drake University
Grinnell
Ewingner
Northwestern University
Roringtons
Roringtons-Taluashing
TeOhm
Turlington Tafinbousients
Mimirapo
Mineapolis
Heavenly March Skies Highlight Regulus and Leo’s Tale
A March sky guide notes Regulus in Leo and surrounding constellations, with Castor and Pollux in Gemini, Canis Minor, and Leo Minor visible near meridian at dusk. It covers precession effects, star brightness changes, and a partial solar eclipse on the sixth, plus planet positions with Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, and Neptune noted for viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grion
Canis Minor
Procyon
Gamini
Castor
Pallux
Meridia
Regulus
Dinelf
Tlercules
Higel
Orion
Cancer
Len Henchula
Regiular
Sirius
Denehoto
Gyouk Fetter
Palux
Solar System
Garond
Berenice
Leo
Ptolemy
Alexander the Great
Macedonia
Venus
Janea Venatici
Charles I
Africa
Neptune
Saturn
Muipthine
Mars
Jupiter
Earth
Orange Quintet Beats La Porte City 12 10
Orange junior and La Porte City clash as Orange wins in a high school basketball game. The report notes a tight first half with Mandell leading for La Porte City and a late surge by Chicago opponents. Details are scattered but indicate a decisive finish for the Orange quintet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Quintet
LA Porte City
Weight champion match notes and injuries in boxing card
In Philadelphia the light flyweight contest featuring Attacesbes and Andersen drew attention as the bout for an interim title produced a controversial judges decision for Homer Sinttly while Katanaan Mia faced injuries. Tod Mavenagt’s scheduled bout in Nebraska was postponed as Monreal and Reeves contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attacesbes — Andersen
Moilson
Raat
Tack Reeves
Borinds
Monreal
Ach Johnson
Mepre
Homer Sinttly
Katanaan
Mia
Philadelphia
Tondler
Midsiphia
Tod
Nebraska
Man Injured As Block Strikes Austin Wilson on Farm
Austin Wilson suffered a broken right leg when a tackle block he was working with slipped and struck his leg. He resides on a farm north of town and was injured this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cenar Raus
Cen
Apeuial
Austin Wilson
Jeri
Own
Scots Islanders Starving Refuse English Aid
A transit of grim language describes Scots Islanders living in bare huts, resisting outside help and migration. The piece laments poverty, isolation, language retention, and reliance on government aid, noting charities struggle to alleviate harsh winters and urging action to prevent recurring hardship.
Court Cuts Rich Attorneys Fees After Overcharge Claim
A common pleas court reduced an attorney fee from 5000 to 1000 in a case about collecting 4000 for services and expenses in freeing a client from an estate institution. The judge consulted peers and found typical fees ranged 3500 to 900, stressing service value over wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fudge Puller
Common Pleas Court
Astate
Wealth Hastens End of Shaker Sect Decline at Mount Lebanon
Uhathbam New York February report shows Shakers losing members as wealth fuels decline. Elders say mercenary motives deter youths from joining a waning movement. Mount Lebanon, East Canterbury and other settlements still operate, with shops and knit goods drawing visitors, while total Shaker numbers drop from about 2500 fifty years ago to under 70 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhathbam
N. Y
United States
Banoh
Columbia County
Thourinda
New York
Stile
Massachusetts
Peaslevry
Atount
Lebanon
Mount Lebanon
Weat
Ast
Ida Lewis honored for lifesaving lighthouse work
Newport N H Feb 22 Amid praise for Ida Lewis the lighthouse keeper a campaign seeks to rename Lime Rock light and Lime rocks in the harbor to Ida Lewis Light and Ida Lewis Rocks. Lewis long served as keeper and personally aided in rescuing over 26 seamen from wrecked ships in the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Roo
Do Lewis
Washington
Lima Rock
Lime Rocks
Wouthern
Ida Lewis
Alarms Fire Central Station Fire at Miss Ske lam Apartment
Firemen answered alarms at Central station for a blaze at 726 Lafayette in Miss Verna Ske lam's apartment. A laundry room clothes closet fire caused no damage. Fire at W A Burge Wellington home caused slight damage and was extinguished before arrival of firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Verna Skelam
Lafayette
W. A. Burge
Wellington
Dumare
Shaulis Case Continued Into Monday in Waterloo Suit
The Shaulis suit against Waterloo Medicine et al for damages to Shanks’ car in a La Porte Road collision was continued to Monday after closing evidence. The judge was excused over the weekend. Marriage licenses issued include Harry Cramer and Robbert W. Miller with partners Evelyn Wilcox and Ruth Knudsen among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Medicife
Shanks
la Porte Road
Harry Cramer
Parkershurstane Church
Parkersburg
Robburt W. Miller
Waterton
Evelyn J. Wilcox
Waterloo
Bert ‘T Purneaux
Madson Ruth A. Knudsen
McGinnity Refuses Giants Coaching Offer
Tron Man McGinnity, famed pitcher who piloted the Dubuque MVL pennant team last season, rejected a job as hurlers coach for the New York Giants. The veteran, now a millwright in Decatur, Ill, reiterated plans to retire after 31 years in professional baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yunidue
McGinnity
Dubuque
New York Giants
McGinnity Pown
Millwright
Decatur
Conscern
Tetire
Gallogly to captain 1924 Columbia grid squad
Dubuque Iowa February 23 James Gallogly Buckingham Iowa star halfback selected captain of the 1824 Columbia academy football squad Fifteen team members won monograms Eton waiting list London February 24 Eton College announces enough entrants to fill rolls through 1924 and for five years after only sons of aid will be considered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallogly
Columbia
Dubuque
James Gallogly
Buckingham
Columbia Academy
ETON
London
Eton College
England
Ranks of Civil War Veterans Deplete in Rockford
Chartes City Ia Feb 23 The death of ad Moore Civil war veteran age 86 at his Rockford home leaves only five Civil war veterans in Rockford most of the G A R
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Money
U. S
Skipanon
Warrenton
Rocky
Webster
Congressional
Tom Connally
Thomas
House
Ile
Jim” Begg
Ohio
Begg
Tom
Toms
Pisan
Hig
Lone Star State
Pat Hartigan
Oregon-Washington
Kelly
Buchanan’s
Elmer Kuiper
Chicago Great Western Railroad
F. A. Sturte Jsttni
Auto Men
Sausaus
Ivy
I Columbian A
Biainenervatory
Clack
Marcusy Bo'cio
Ake Hole
Rath Packing Company
Rath Parkine Company
Hinldings Nog. S
Porteity
F . F . Wort
Prans Rt
Madioon Square Garden
Chiediwo
Jase Mighe
la Porte
Mandell
Bates
Tad
Orange Juniors
Marvin
Memphis
Weske
Joe Trknen
Aberdeen
Soi
Stral Falta
Steinek
Geran
Chiarhe Cailer
Hirage
Ramen
Velar
Chir Lana
Mivhiran Dhre Consin
Aien
Nevtinyy
Tarmer
Ferome State Board of Pharmacy
Fort Wayne
Hutzell
Main St
C. Hutzell Cevoster
Welk
Howe
Beny
Imes
IGNOR
Wilo
Cin Alarms
Pious
Shaulis
M'Ginnity
Warthy
West 4Th St
Seer
Raghort
Ee i Gusten Teen
B. Seagh Yea
the Lightning Co
East Fourth St
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