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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1915

Page

4

Iowa Condemns Big Nine Big Nine demands fair play from smaller schools

The Daily Iowan denounces Illinois and Chicago for pressuring scheduling and limiting games for Iowa and other smaller Big Nine members. It argues large schools distort competition, delay schedules, and should not control dates. It calls for equal voices for Kellogg Indiana Purdue Ohio State and others and insists Iowa deserve reciprocal games with Chicago and the rest.

Iowa City Daily Iowan University of Iowa Chicago Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Big Nine Conference University of Illinois Iowa Purdue Indiana Ohio State Northwestern Illnois Malne Bota Ufe Hiinois Stage Maroons Tlaois Zuppke Big Nine Kellogg Stagg

Mason City Prepares for Baseball Team Shuffle Amid Rumors

The Mason City club considers adding eight new players for the season. Harry Bay is eyed as manager with Red Welsh possibly taking a third role. Steve Brewer may return, and a plan to test and classify players in April meetings is outlined as officials seek to spark a strong lineup.

Mason City Harry Bay Bay Apri Welsh Watereloo Steve Brewne Steve Texas

Hitchcock After Brown Scalp Wrestle Possibility

Davenport Iowa January 28 a finish wrestling match between Harry Brandell of Davenport and Carl Brown of Waterloo is a possibility soon. George Hitchcock of Waterloo seeks to arrange the bout to be staged in Davenport, Waterloo, or Springfield and plans to train Brandell to beat Brown. Brown and Hitchcock recently split, with Hitchcock managing Brandell.

Davenport Harry Brandell Carl Brown Waterloo George Hitchcock Brown Hitchcock Brondell Teat Springfield Tit Johnny Meyers West

Many Umpires Seek Jobs in Central Association

Keokuk Iowa January 2 19 1 Baseball fans in the Central association may enjoy constant umpire changes if President 31 E Justice signs all applicants for the four umpiring posts. Letters flood his desk from umpires nationwide claiming vast experience and flawless judgment. Aside from Jimmy Scanlon, once a Clinton player, none of the candidates have been publicly endorsed as the VAIS campaign’s choice.

Keokuk Central Association E. Justice United States Justice Vais Jimmy Scanlon Clinton 1. A. Wey

S S League Games Continue

Sunday School basketball action at MLC gym saw two matches with First Brethren forfeiting to Grave M B. An 8 pm intermediate clash ended 17 11 in favor of the Methodists from Pires M I and Walnut Street Baptist, led by Barren with 7 points. Senior bout between Walnut Street Baptist and First M E closed 14 7 Baptist victory as Stubbs and Eby each scored 7. Friday’s slate shifts, with senior games at 8 and intermediates at 7:50.

MLC. A Bretheren Grave M. B Pires M. I Walnut Street Baptist Methodists Barren Ferguson Archer Baptists M. E Spry, Jr Mathews Getty Johnson J. Mitler Benton McGuire Rath Oleson McMan First 31 Stubbs Eby Walon Street Baptist Tockburn Howell

Ping Bodie Sent Back to Minors

Chicago dispatch notes Ping Bodie released and sold to the San Francisco club of the Pacific Coast League. Secretary Grabiner of the White Sox announced the move, citing Bodie’s return home as San Francisco suited the terms offered by the club’s magnate.

Chicago Ping Bodie Grabiner White Sox Ping South Side Comiskey San Francisco Pacific Coast Jeague Yegast

Two Minor Leagues for Gilmore Crew

Surplus Federal League ball s will be absorbed by two minor leagues announced by President Gilmore. One will form after a Newtown meeting Saturday attended by Gilmore, the other already operates under organized baseball and seeks Federal jurisdiction. The new circuit may challenge the International League, with Providence, Hartford, New Haven and possibly Trenton among eight cities.

Gilmore Newto Federals Providence Hartford New Finven Trenton N. J

Brickley May Coach in West

Boston January 28 Charles Brickley Harvard football star may coach next season after graduation He plans to coach in the Midwest combining football with business He aims to join the Panama Pacific Exposition games and hopes to coach at a western camp this summer near Charlottesville Va

Boston Charles Brick Jey Weerless Crimson Alma Rickley Everett Harvard New England Charley America Stockholm Brickley Jyne Blue Ridge Charlottesville

Clinton Plans Buy of Houghs Players in Clinton La

At a special meeting the Clinton Baseball Association decided to purchase the players reserved by Manager Bert Hough from last year. A committee will study continuing the old club or forming a new stock company to firm up the organization with stock at 106 a share. Subscriptions of 1800 have been raised. Applications for the managership came from several candidates.

Clinton Clinton Baseball Association Central Association la Fayette Bert Hough Hough M. E. Justice Thomas Crawford B. M. Jacobsen Olia Will C. L. Root Clinton Baseball Club Corporation Clinton Club McNamara Manusch Rohn Wetzel Lakai

Meredith May Seek Committee Seat in Iowa Fight

Washington D C Jan Additional interest centers on the race for national committee man in Iowa with E T Meredith of Des Moines possibly entering. State Chairman Rey and Wade supporters expect the administration to influence the appointment while Meredith’s backers push for a progressive Democrat. The dispute hinges on who will be named and whether Meredith should serve given his role with the Federal Reserve System.

Washington, D. C Iowa E. T. Meredith Des Moines Meredith Wade Rey Federal Reserve Greater Iowa Association State House House Senate W.W. Marsh Greater Town Association Co. French Davenport Miller of Bremer Miller Rules Committee Hale Jonas Herman Boone Jessen Story

How To Cure a Lagrippe Cough Propaganda Ad

Postmaster Collins of Barnegat reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound relieved a violent lagrippe cough after less than half a bottle. The ad urges readers to try the product, sold by all druggists, and praises wallerton readers who use Want Ads for satisfactory results.

Collins Barnegat Foley Wallerton

Waterloo Glug Members Meet For Social Evening

Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and Waterloo club members gathered amid cold weather for a social meeting. Guests played pool and billiards, enjoyed a grava solo by Paul Davis, and discussed plans for 1915 while redecorated rooms offered a homelike feel. Secretary Miller noted membership doubled and emphasis on improving social activities for the city’s business community. The first Monday monthly get-togethers were approved.

Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and Waterloo Club Paul Davis Iermann GC. Miller, Jr Paul Davia Miller George Williams H. O. Bernbrook F. W. Powers

Mether Rites Held At Gresham For Frederick E Mether

Frederick Er nest William Mether born March 25 1895 at Billerbak Lippe Detmold died aged 89 years 9 months 7 days in Gresham Blackhawk County Iowa He immigrated at age 30 and lived in Stevenson County Illinois before moving to Trumbull Grove near Waverly then to Gresham in 1887 He joined Evangelical Association and his faith guided his life He leaves two sons William and George both of Gresham one son preceded him his wife died eight years ago seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services conducted at Evangelical Church by F F Lawton Rev B J Lang and J J Reichert Burial in Gresham Cemetery Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and families William Mether and families

Gresham Frederick Ernest William Mether Billerbak Lippe Detmold Stevenson County Maria Marthen Mether William George Evangelical Church Ff. J. Lawton B. J. Lang J. J. Reichert Waterloo

Drunken barber fight ends with mother wounded and suspect jailed

At Grundy Center Iowa on January 28 Ray Carlson owner of a barber shop became violent while intoxicated. He assaulted his mother, barricaded in the shop, fought officers with razors and cut his throat and windpipe. He collapsed and was moved to Iowa City hospital as officers await the outcome of his mother’s critical injuries. Carlson faces ensuing legal control as proceedings continue.

Grundy Center Ray Carlson Warker Carlson Garlson Iowa City Hig

Conspiracy Charge in Colby Motor Case Heard in Court

Mason City Jan 28 William Colby promoter argues for jury trial amid a complex equity dispute over notes totaling about 270000. Mrs Marie Welch allegedly signed a mortgage under threat of being sent to an asylum while Colby and bankers collect her assets. Judge Clark may certify for jury or keep as equity case.

Mason City William Colby Marie Welch Clark Supreme Court John William Welch

Perry Plant Burns Destroys Major Factory, Severe Loss

Perry January 28 Fire at Globe Manufacturing three story plant destroyed the facility with estimated damage between 250 000 and 300 000 dollars. The second largest washing machine maker in the state, the plant belonged to B C Dilenbeck. Origin of the blaze unknown flames began in the boiler room. local fire department could not halt it.

Perry, Jan Globe Manufacturing Jis B. C. Dilenbeck

Segro Murderer Gets Life Sentence in Waterloo

Alonzo Ellis, a colored man, was sentenced by Judge Hays in Pesry to life in Fort Madison for second degree murder of George Oscars. Witnesses described the crime as cold blooded. Ellis, who had been a guest at Oscars’ home, returned after a card game dispute and shot Oscars twice, killing him instantly. The Waterloo Evening Courier promotes want ads reaching about 6,500 homes in Waterloo.

Pesry Alonzo Ellis George Oscars Hays Fort Madison Bilis Oscars

Waverly Briefs Local Visitors and Events

Waverly news notes a business caller at Waterloo, Mrs Ed Marsh and children arriving from Humboldt to join her husband, the new Waverly steam laundry proprietor. The city hosts a lecture at the opera house and Bohumir Kry and daughters perform. Socials, visits, and a marriage are reported among residents.

Waverly F. Lusenhop Waterloo Ed. Marsh Humboldt Waverly Steam Laundry Geo. Scully East Jefferson Street Bohumir Kry Sarah Ruddick Jennie Simon Chicago Hissé Buelow Charles City Henry Schell Oakdale Waverir Harold Grawe Nina Woodring Congrega

Parsonage Wedding Trip Notices and Local Social Gatherings

Rev A R Rice hosts at parsonage plans for a brief wedding trip with homecoming to Waverly. Mrs Harry Hoeger hosts the Even Dozen club. Harrison Bullard from Geilwein visits friends. Mrs Tom Schmellien, Mrs John Ryan and Nat P Sliis hostesses. Masons hold Fraternity hall dance. Ralph Sharp from Dalhart stays with grandparents H R Wells.

A R. Rice Grawe Waverly Harry Hoeger Harrison Bullard Geiwein Tom Schmellien John Ryan Fairbank Mis. Ryan Nat P. Sliis Masons Fraternity Hall Ralph Sharp Dalhart Tex H. R. Wells

Kidney and Bladder Trouble Relief Through Jad Salts

Advice from a noted authority links kidney and bladder discomfort to uric acid. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily for two to three days to neutralize urine acid, claim of quick relief, and notes availability from H. W. Taggart.

H. W. Taggart

Authorized representative for subscription solicitation

To protect the subscriber the Curtin Publishing Co foreign representatives with proper credentials for soliciting subscriptions to the Ladies Home Journal Saturday Evening Post and Country Gentleman W Gleason of 2104 Hammond Ave is an authorized representative.

Curtin Publishing Co Ladies’ Home Journal Saturday Evening Post Country Gentleman W. €. Gleason Hammond Ave

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