Outlaw League Threatens Big Cities With New Circuit
John T. Powers leads the organized Columbian league as a proposed rival to major circuits. Cities from Cleveland to St. Paul seek franchises with plans to start in late April and play 140 games. Promised parks exist in six cities and Chicago may gain a third club at Gunther Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Association
John T. Powers
J. Masker
Kansas City
Thomas Farley
Willis Melville
Milwaukee
A. John Roesink
Detroit
C. Nelson
William Urian
St. Louis
W. H. Pierce
Louisville
President Powers
Cleveland
Columbus
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Peoria
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Mordecai Brown
Ed Kenetehy
Kansasity Club
Danny Shay
Nelson
Gunther Park
Grand Master Louis Block Heads Waterloo Masonic School
Grand Master Louis Block will attend a five day Masonic school of instruction in Waterloo, opening Tuesday Jan 16 at 9 a.m. under Chas C Clark and O N Wagley. Sessions cover entered apprentice, fellowcraft, and Master degrees with talks by visitors and a lunch on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Masons of
Waterloo
Iowa
Chas. C. Clark
Burlington
O. N. Wagley
Newton
Louis Black
Davenport
Konetchy Offered Outlaw Contract In St Louis
St Louis January 16 Edward Konetchy first baseman of the St Louis National League club says he was approached by William Urian about managing the proposed outlaw baseball club in St Juan. Konetchy wants certified checks before discussing business and notes his current contract with the local National League club runs another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Edward Konetehy
St. Juanis
William Urian
Konetchy
Urian
Uvian
Local Lodge Members Offered Masonic Work Opportunity
An invitation urges lodge members to seize a chance to get posted in Masonic work and history. An accompanying health note promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to keep bowels regular and prevent ailments, with sale through all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Courier Criticizes Offshoot Advertising for Waterloo Souvenir
A Waterloo publisher condemns the Des Moines printed police and firemen’s souvenir booklet. He urges a Retail Merchants’ committee to approve outside ad schemes before merchants contribute. The manufacturer, who funds many local efforts, questions out of town printing and endorsing procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wilkinson
Des Moines
Waterloo
Bereun
Courier
New
Retail Merchants’ Association
Frugal Mind Ailing Man Refuses Hospital Stay
A man with a serious illness was taken to a hospital. He improved and asked to go home after four days, but his wife, noting no refunds for a week, urged him to stay the full period.
Gained Steadily From The Start Baby Feeds Mellin’s Food
A mother recalls her infant’s rapid improvement after switching to Mellin's Food. At eleven months the child weighs twenty two pounds, is plump and healthy, walking with ten teeth, and endured hot weather without illness. Mrs R W McBroom of Fithian Ith requests a free sample from Wellin's Food Co Boston Mar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellin
R. W. McBroom
Fithian, Ith
Kiing Named Braves Manager With 9000 Annual Salary
The report says Johnny Kiing's appointment as manager of the Boston Braves carries a 9000 dollar yearly salary. President Ward favored a player manager and chose the catcher to oversee fielding duties, citing Kling as steady and temperamentally suited for the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Kiing
Boston Braves
Ward
Kling
Pioneers Pass Away as New Hartford News Buoys Town
New Hartford Louisiana January 15 One by one the pioneers are passing away Mrs W Ingalls is the last to succumb to death He was found dead in his bed Wednesday morning He was 74 years five months old He came to this state in 1856 and married Ann Parthamer in 1561 Besides the widow he leaves two sons five daughters 52 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren The funeral was held Saturday at 2 pm Interment Beaver Grove cemetery John Grady sr died Sunday January 7 at 10 pm aged 52 He had paralysis since Tuesday morning His funeral was January 10 at 10 am Catholic church Interment Oak Hill cemetery He leaves an aged widow two sons and three grandchildren The greater part of his life was spent on the home farm north of town Leo Paulger of Cadars Falls was here on business Infant child of Mr and Mrs Ackerson died Wednesday Mr and Mrs Mott Chapman welcome a son Tuesday January 9 Baptist Sunday school officer election F B Bolton elected superintendent George Ward Greene visiting Uncle R H Ward and handling business H J Wood visiting friends in Waverly Rural carriers weather harsh with 20 to 35 below and drifting snow Peter Dahl of Chicago visiting brother Theodore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hartford
Mra W. Ingalls
Mr. Ingalls
Ann Parthamer
H. A. Essex
Beaver Grove
John Grady
Iowa
Father
Baptist Sunday
F. B. Bolton
Geo. Ward
Greene
R. H. Ward
H. J. Wood
Waverly
Peter Dahl
Chicago
Theodore
Death of Charles C. Sanders at Independence
Charles C. Sanders died Saturday at his daughter Mrs Emma Hayes home north of Independence. Born February 4, 1820 in New York, he had lived in Iowa since 1857 and is survived by four daughters Mrs Emma Hayes Mrs Mary Bates Mrs Etta Buchanan and Mrs Delia Mulock. His wife and two sons preceded him in death.
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Independence
Charles C. Sanders
Airs
Emma*Hayes
Sanders
New York State
Iowa
Emma Hayes
Mary Bates
South Dakota
Etta Buchanan
Del
E S School Instruction Arrangements for Grand Officers
Waterloo chapter No. 128 C E S prepares for a grand matron visit on January 24 to conduct the annual school of instruction for district instructors. The chapter looks to renewed life and a strong 1912 for Eastern Star in the city. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for aiding nature and restoring health. advertised with shoe dealer promo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Lfe
Clairvoyant Arrest in Des Moines Million-Dollar Plot
Detectives arrested Bris A Webster a clairvoyant in Des Moines after the widow Johanna Aschan paid $1250 to grow into a million dollars. Webster allegedly hypnotized and controlled Aschan to lend money for the scheme, with authorities planning searches of Webster’s Kirkwood hotel room and possible charges if Aschan won’t prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Bris
A. Webster
Johnston and Pettit
Charles Jackson
Aschan
Webster
Mrs. Aschan
Mrs. Webster
Residence Burns in Manchester Iowa
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the A. N. Smith residence in Manchester. Discovered late, flames prevented saving the dwelling on a main city thoroughfare. The home, 30 years in prominent use, valued at 4000 to 5000 dollars with partial insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
A. N. Smith
Merital Hair Tonic Promises Healthier Scalp and Luster
A brief health ad notes Merital Hair Tonic keeps the scalp healthy and hair from thinning while restoring color and maintaining softness. Sold by Henderson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merital
Henderson Drug Co
Red Croas Drug Co
Olive Tablets promise clear skin and healthy bowels
A 1920s style advertisement claims pimples vanish after a few nightly Olive Tablets. It promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, effective calomel substitute that cleanses the liver and bowels without sickness, with a 10¢ to 25¢ price and Columbus Ohio origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
The
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
Ohio
Mr. Edwards
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Liberty Theatre
N. Y
Powers’ Theatre
Edgar Selwyn
A. J. Busby
Mgr
Tel
Wm. A. Brady
Baby Mine
Margaret Mayo
Myestic
Waterloo’s Fun Center
Clara Cook Sonora CO
Italy
Cliff Batley
Tri1o
Dick Burton
NEW York Floral CO
Sycamore Street
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue West
Claus
Outlaw League
West League
Madonig School OF Instruction
Tucesday
Jan
Louis Block
Caiarre Ll
Arthur Stone
Marion Hayes
Rene Vedmar
Paneer
James J. Corbett
Outlaw
U. K
Wellin's
Boston
Mar
Mike “King” Kelly
Jordie Richardson
Ed. Williamson
Dan Brothers
Wappingers Falls
Jim O'Rourke
Deacon Jim White
Jack Rowe
Ned Hanlon
George A. Wood
Jimmy Galvin
Fred Pfeffer
Eddie Collins
Buck Ewing
Tim Keefe
Big Roger Connor
Brotherhood
Barney Dreyfus
Magee
Barney
Johnny Evers
Troy
Hank O'Day
Cubs
Reds
Trojan
Hank
C. C. Sanders
E.S. School OF Instruction
Avant
J Sample
Beack Art
Johnston
Kirkwood Hotel
Pettit
Chief Jackson
Man
Cherokee
Opera
State Reformatory
McCullough
Miss Olive Minor
State Reform School
Roy Windseley
Frank Edwards
Henry Cooper
J. Naylor
Cleghorn
Wadseley
Snyder
Cooper
Opera House
Court House
Sioux Falls
Wilbert Shalienberger
Hotel Logan
C. J. Miller
W. 4Th St
E. C. DeVoe
Bridge Street
Mabel Ettinger
West Fourth Street
ST. Denisy Broadway
11Th ST
New York City
Pali
Shappin
Pype Graniiege of
Bath
WM. Taylor & 308, Inc
Just Phone Black
WM. A. Conwell
Bath Street
American Drug and Press Association
Meritol
Red Cross Drug Co
Hileman & Gindt
B.J. Kistner
Peterson Bros
CPF
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