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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1914

Page

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Cubs Sweep Brunswicks in Brunswick League Night

The Cubs extended their lead in the Brunswick League by taking three straight games from the Brunswicks. Clarence Manahl posted the high score and best average as the Brunswicks struggled to keep pace in the series.

Repass Auto Morgan & T Sullivan J&ekman al Joys Knights of Columbus Starr Smith Kamir Tad Starr Morgan & Jales Fodard Mahouer Au Schutt Cubs Brunswicks Clarence Manahl

Change Likely In Schedule For 1914 Illinois Chicago Football

Chicago January 1 It may be Purdue and Northwestern removed from the 1914 schedules of Illinois and Chicago University officials say Purdue would not be financially wise for Illinois and Northwestern lacks appeal for Chicago. Chicago used substitutes against Evanstonians and won easily.

Chicago Mlinois Purdue Northwestern University Ilinois Northwestern Evanstonians

Alumni Defeat West High In YMCA Basketball Clash

The mest high alumn defeated the high school team at the YMCA gym Wednesday afternoon, scoring 24 to 18. McDonald and Robert Armstrong led the forwards while Sharp is expected to earn a spot on Northwest University squad. Osage visit Friday for a game against the alumni. Buell Mayes has resigned from the local squad as he prepares to leave town.

Mest High McDonald Robert Armstrong Ames Armstrong Comets Miller Shirey Sharp North-westery University Walker Chapman West High Alumniu Algnini J. Armstrong Milo Miller Arandon Witt Euler Roses Colter Hines George Cockburn Osage MG. A. Comets Buell Mayes Leonard Stubbs Warner Sawyer W. Armstrong Rocker

Safer May Join Federals In Chicago Rumor

In Lansing Michigan on January 1 there were rumors that Vic Safer the Chicago NL first baseman has received a three year Federal league contract offer. Safer declined to discuss the subject.

Safer Federals Lansing Mich Vic Safer

Rabbis Killing Contest Ends With 220 Rabbits Killed

Local sportsmen in Northborn Ja began a New Year shooting contest to determine a winner by the number of rabbits killed. Teams divided, and the losers hosted a banquet for the victors on New Year’s Eve. In total 220 rabbits were slain in the event.

Northborn

Johnson Welcomes War With Federals

Chicago reports a deal to give the Chicago Federal league team a North Side park site, with M E Cantillon from Minneapolis guiding the move. B B Johnson of the American league predicts a broad benefit to players owners and spectators if the Federals launch with proper financing and may spur needed reforms in organized baseball.

Chicago M. E. Cantillon Minneapolis American Association Chicago Federal League North Side Cantillon Federal League B. B. Johnson American League Johnson

Baseball Leaders Brace for Federal League Clash

A high level baseball official predicts upheaval as the Federal League challenges established clubs. He notes many teams lost money last year and warns 1914 may be rough, but asserts the disruption could force improvements in player conditions and owner prospects. He urges non Chicago clubs to mount a strong defense alongside Chicago teams.

Publu Hye Theo Ite Federal League Federals Chicago

Will Reorganize Minneapolis Team

Minneapolis, Jun. 1. News leaks that owners of the Minneapolis American Association club asked waivers on every man on the team and were successful for several players. Under baseball law, other league clubs must consent to a transfer. The Miller broadcast noted Columbus claimed Claude Roogman and Jim Williams, Roy Patterson drew some interest, Altizer drew three claimed, Jimmy Williams and Fred Lake attracted offers, while Olmstead, Rondeau, Smith, the Delahanty brothers and others were not claimed and waivers granted.

Minneapolis Jun American ‘Association Brades the Millers Columbus Claude Roogman Jim Williama Roy Patterson Altizer Jimmy Williams Kansas City Fred Lake Olmstead Rondeau Smith Delahanty Brothers Clymer Fiene Whelan Mogridge Burns Winter Gilligan Tannehill Killifer

Des Moines Boys Lose Chance At Southwestern Tourney

Des Moines high school basketball players will be barred from the Southwestern Iowa tournament to be held at Drake University gymnasium due to a rule prohibiting outside-school games. Interest ran high as North East and West High expected strong lineups led by Brindley Nichols and Green, but the restriction ends any outside competition for Des Moines squads this winter.

Des Moines North East West West High Brindley Nichols Green

Tango Dances Drive 'Em Mad in 19th Century Flair

Jan 1 Fark notes a dancing craze as society women seek partners among chorus men and cheap actors. A new "Paul Jones" dance forces all to tango at whistle blast, with no introductions. High priced, secretive events attract mixed crowds, risking reputations and social lines.

Fark Paul Jones Secrat

Active Year in County Recorder's Office Noted in Waterloo

Black Hawk County Abstract Co reports a strong 1913 with bank clearings in Waterloo up over 82 million dollars in 1913 versus 1912, land transfers up nearly half a million, and 6,785 instruments filed the largest in the office's history.

Black Hawk County Abstract Co Waterloo Recorder

Jesup Holiday Visitors and Local Notes

Jesup table of local visitors includes Inez Devine from Charles City and Geraldine Belscamper from Independence. many residents moved, hosted Christmas gatherings, and Rev. T. J. Elwick hosts revival meetings at M. E. church. Born events include Roberta Thayer and Kenneth Leroy. grand opera house to feature Adams and Danielle entertainment.

Jesup Inez Devine Charles City Martin Melody J. Hile Baptist Church S. Hallman Geraldine Belscamper Independence H. Miller Rockford Guy Cone Waterloo B. King F. C. Shimer Mary Mcinteer Caryl Chaplin William Amfahr Tony Mathew Eagle Center M. EB T. J. Elwick Grace Truax B. Krueger Bernice Emmetsburg Anna Decker R. Newcomb Bonaparte Coral Stoddard West Liberty A. C. Knowles Neta Winthrop G. Burnette J. Gray Lewis Roberts Roberts Freda Thayer Adams Danielle Grand Opera House

Christmas Socials and family visits in Jesup area

Local notes recount Christmas gatherings across Waterloo Independence and Jesup with relatives, church groups, and the Epworth league presenting a communion service. Highlights include visits by the Muncey and Tathaway families, a surprise for Mrs Elwick, and plans for Rev Knapp's January arrival.

Rowley Newsbriefs Highlight Local Humdrum Transits

Rowley notes report William Rehburg drove to Waterloo. The A. A. S. postponed for two weeks. F. M. Williams at Troy in business. W. J. Ireland back home in Waterloo. Mrs. Sara Burdick of Independence visits Rowley. Miss Inez Boice visits Sadie Stary and others. Misses Lillian and Dorothy Penrose from Mitchell visit Aunt Mrs. Albert Sloan. C. V. Christopher, Bran don resident, calls on Rowley friends. M. Pinsch distributes sale bills for Frank Kuhn. Mrs. A. Listy returns from Eldora and Town Falls. Mrs. H. R. Cady, NW of town, dies after months ill. hip fracture a year ago.

Rowley William Rehburg Waterloo A. S F. M. Williams Troy MU W. J. Ireland Sara Burdick Independence George Beatty Inez Boice Sadie Stary Finch Lillian Dorothy Penrose Mitchell Albert Sloan C. V. Christopher Brandon M. Pinsch Urbana Frank Kuhn A. Listy Race Eldora Town Falls Dows H. R. Cady Thia

Funeral of Buchanan County woman and family mourns loss

The article notes the death of a Buchanan county widow who remained on the farm for her son after her husband died eighteen years ago. She left two sons Arthur who died twelve years ago and George who survives with his mother. The funeral was held Wednesday and burial in Rowley cemetery beside her husband. H R Cady and family settled in Buchanan county over forty years ago, owning the farm home until death. The piece closes with condolences and mentions Eli and Wayne Householder returning from Waterloo with W J Ireland and the remains of his little son, buried in Howley cemetery Monday.

Rae Arthur George Rowley H. R. Cady Buchanan County Eli Wayne Householder Waterloo W. J. Ireland Howley

Funeral held for Mrs. Isabelle Fillmore in Cedar Rapids

The 86 year old widow died at her son Charles’s Winnipeg home and was laid to rest at the local Methodist church. Her passing leaves nine children, all but Fred of Los Angeles present, with many great grandchildren. Rev. Dr. Lockwood officiated. Local residents and relatives are noted visiting or returning from travels, including Walter Pendergast, G L McCalley and daughter Inez, Justin Barry and Jeffery, Paul Garner, Arthur Cherry and Mrs. Brown. Rebekah lodge No 457 plans installation of new officers next Monday.

Eugene Waterloo R. A. Chesebro E. C. Wilson N. Reynolds Minnesota Jesup Viala B. F. Stoddard Hi. Brash J. H. Copenhaver Sioux City Binter Roy Young George Lambert Des Moines G. Lambert M. B T. S. Elwick Bert Blakeman E. J. Lown B. F. McGinnis C. Miller L. H. Dodge N. Lown Harold McKibben Grace Fox Loda Walker Marble Rock Cal Lockwood St. Paul’s Church Cedar Rapids Fillmore Walter Pendergast Chicago Thomas Pendergast G. L. McCalley Inez Oregon McCalley Justin Barry Jeffery McAllen Arthur Cherry Sidney, Mont E. Brown

Church Meetings Study Acts Epistle in Sessions

A notice states meetings run from six to ten members with the Book of Acts studied throughout. One chapter will be read at each meeting and any person may attend regardless of church membership.

Spokane Wash Priest Lake Idaho Imperial Waterloo Evening Courier

Walnut Street Baptist Church To Start Bible Study Classes

Walnut Street Baptist church will begin three month Bible study classes next week, continuing until April 1, with about 200 expected to enroll in 1914. The annual program, held each year, will mostly meet in Waterloo east, with twenty or more class numbers anticipated.

Walnut Street Baptist Church Walnut Church Waterloo East

KRESKO For Clear Skin Trial Sample Sale

A promotional notice touts KRESKO as a skin healer for eczema rash pimples and blemishes. It offers trial sizes at 26c and 25c soap with medicated KRESKO, plus jar sizes and a free sample by mail from Kresko Laboratories Department 91 New York, with several local druggists listed as sellers.

Kresko Kresko Laboratories Dept Fourth Ave New York Wangler Bros. Co B. W. Schuneman Knapp Drug Co H. W. Taggart Henderson Drug Co

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