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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1913
Page
1
Thousands of fans fill Los Angeles as Palzer and McCarty prepare for the coast boxing clash. Palzer, once a training light, now shows strong recuperative power and confidence, while McCarty’s hand injury is minor and the betting odds sit even as bout time approaches.
Christmas day visit noted at the Phelps residence near Shell Rock with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Williams and Mrs. Myron Rohrabacher mentioned in attendance.
New York January 1 George Standing world champion racket player and Racket and Tennis Club professional will retire after January 1 to devote full time to his club duties. He is one of the oldest and most highly regarded instructors in the United States and has defeated many European players to claim the world title.
Waterloo area residents report holiday gatherings and home moves. The daughter of Waterloo spent Christmas at the Daniel Newell home. August Vossberge visited his daughter Mrs. L J Eickelberg near Waterloo. Mr and Mrs Thos Jordan moved from Waverly to their new residence here. Mr Ross Garner and family from Waverly spent Christmas at the C H Leverich home. Fred Becker and wife returned from a month with his sister in Bay City Michigan. Marshall Noble, the live stock merchant, remains busy buying stock and grain locally.
An advertisement invites readers to propose a name for a newborn and offers $10 for the best suggestion. It directs callers to contact the Leagitt and Johnson National bank to obtain the rules for participation.
The Macks won two of three games to take a close win over the Manahi bowling team at Jackman alleys. Mackin led with a 208 in the final game and tied for the high average at 181 2 3. Clarence Manahi had the defeated team’s best score with 201. The third and deciding series will be played at Stoke alleys next week.
Lou Criger signed by St. Louis Browns to coach pitchers during spring training in Waco Texas. He may lead hurling staff with George Stovall overseeing players after the season starts. Criger helped discover new talent on road scouting last year and joins a likely strong catching staff.
Ottumwa manager Egan adds Frank Gregory, premier pitcher from last season’s Central Association, to the 1918 lineup. Cincinnati Reds owner Garry Herrmann had shipped Gregory back, asserting he needs another season in minor league baseball. Ottumwa paid $400 to acquire him with potential $1,100 more if he succeeds, no return of the initial fee due to Cincinnati.
Secretary Bonham learned of Gregorys release days ago but delayed publicizing it. The Ottumwa baseball debts total 1100 must be paid before 1913 funds are raised. Bonham, Justice, and Hall will draft the 1914 playing chart and seek director approval.
Hank O Day may join the American Association as an umpire after leaving the Cincinnati Reds. President Chillington plans to trim the umpire staff to five and pay top salaries to attract capable officials like O Day, aiming to boost gate receipts and please club owners.
Chicago leaders protest a Big Nine purity rule aimed at cutting next season schedules for basketball and baseball to twelve conference games. University of Chicago alumni urge active staff and alumni cooperation in recruiting and oppose the move as too rigid while postponing final action to mid month. Summer baseball issues are not on the agenda this year.
About 45 friends and neighbors in Mount Vernon township gathered to bid Mr and Mrs Dick Garton farewell as they prepare to move to a new home in Waterloo. A picnic supper accompanied by a mantle clock gift marked the cheerful sendoff. Numerous visitors and holiday gatherings are listed among local families and relatives. Chicken pox illness affected several township children while others enjoyed holidays with relatives and friends across nearby towns.
Mrs Thompson of Jesup visits at the Lumbus home. Ida Maroney returns from Winthrop. Miss Smith of Jesup visits her aunt Mrs Schaefer. Heaseé family in Waterloo for Christmas. Rosauer visiting relatives in Waterloo. Voorhies club to stage a play at Magle Center hall. Klein family from Raymond visiting Bedard home. Snyder family visiting Dubuque. Alfred Bedard shells corn for James Maynard. Trost hosts Trost family at Christmas. Rosauer of Waterloo visits Koerner home. Frank Neuhalsen returns from Grand Island Nebraska. Strubel family visiting Mrs McGarvey. Mrs McGow an visit from Cedar Falls. Mrs Benardy improving from illness. Degetter child ill.
Shell Rock notes show visitors from Preston Newton Fayetteville and Hutchinson with returns from Peoria and Ft. Dodge. A man breaks his arm in Greene while returning from Sheffield. Mrs. Jas. Pettijohn Blanche Mollenbeck dies, leaving husband baby and family. funeral held recently.
On Tuesday afternoon Rev. G. B. Rhoemaker conducted a service for a deceased local member formerly pastor at the M. E. church. The deceased had long been a member of the church in this place.
At the regular A N A meeting on Saturday officers were elected including Oracle Mrs Alice McGilligan vice oracle Grace Simpson chancellor Hattie Decker recorder Hertha Johnson receiver Amy Lewis marshal Lizzie Zernke inner sentinel Mary Meyers out sentinel Matie Nettleton and managers Mary Ebert Mary Sperry physician D S Bradford Refreshments followed the meeting A watch meeting was held in the M E church Tuesday evening. Local notices report New Year travels and community events with visits and upcoming gatherings in Janesville Iowa.
Readlyn notes detail Otto Warneker and Aug Diekman spending Christmas vacation with parents. Several locals host and visit relatives in Independence and Waterloo. Mrs. Davey dies of heart failure. funeral held at Rev. Jahn's church. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy recommended for croup hoarseness.
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