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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1914
Page
14
Keokuk readies for a three game series with Waterloo as the town plans a grand parade from Twelfth and Main at 2 30. Mayor Moorhead will pitch the first ball and a moving pictures crew will film the parade and opening game. Club directors praise Manager Abbott and expect a large crowd and strong support as the season opens.
Marshalltown Indiana May report says backstop Darrow of the Des Moines Western league signed by Manager Richards of the Angels. Darrow arrived Sunday to join the squad and relieve catcher duties with Kelley, easing concerns over Mike Andreen working solo.
Waterloo gains a top state billiard talent as O P Durocher relocates from Des Moines to manage Libby Brothers billiard hall on Commercial Street. He brings renowned skill and professional experience to the local scene.
A vintage health ad claims backache signals overworked kidneys from excess meat. It promotes Jad Salts, a grape and lemon acid lithia mix, as a safe life saver for blurred urine, sediment, and bladder issues, sold by K. W. Taggart.
Keokuk Iowa May 6 1914 with favorable weather conditions I anticipate one of the most successful openings the Central association has ever had. The prospects look promising for a good season as cities are enthusiastic for the season to open. Last year Cedar Rapids and Waterloo revived interest and with Clinton and Marshalstown joining this year a record season is likely. President M E Justice states directors and managers will be more conservative in managing affairs.
Burlington Ia May 5 President Justice of the Central association, optimistic about the season, says it should be a very paying year despite a low salary limit. Opening day readiness noted with umpire list including H Genin, H Krause, Jack Kennedy, and R J Glenalvin as only returning member from last year.
Waverly Iowa May 5 Special Mrs H H Burrington a pioneer resident died this morning at her home from valvular heart trouble and age born October 1830 she married H H Burrington in September 1855 he preceded her in death three daughters Carrie Stella Burrington and Mrs Osincup survive all residents of Waverly two sons died in infancy and early manhood she was active in the Baptist church and supported her husband in his school and public duties funeral services will be held at the Baptist church with interment in the local cemetery.
Telegrams from Vera Cruz report John R. Silliman acting American consul at San Luis Potosi held by Gen. Joaquin Maas for twelve days and under nightly threat of execution. Nine other Americans detained, conditions dire for Silliman, while Huerta’s forces detain journalists and refugees.
Bobby Beheng, brother of Wally Schang famed for World Series glory, draws attention from Jack Holland of the Western league as a future top catcher. Holland expects to sell the promising youngster to a major league club before midseason 1914.
Yesterday crowds praised the Majestic vaudeville lineup shown early in the week. Miller Kent & Co. performed The Real Mr. Q, praised for clever writing. The Langdons and others provided scenic and musical acts with humor. Colonial Minstrel Maids opening Thursday touted as first class with elaborate costumes and clever performers.
Fairbank organizes a season with Harry Mealy elected manager and a committee to raise funds. Residents Martha Bright and Alice Brant visit. Earle Potts family called by illness in Minneapolis. Will Blonigan relocates to Waterloo for work. Schoolboard accepts resignations of Charlotte and Susan Ellis, replacing them with Belle Agnew and Miss Friars. Old stone building at Second and Grove remains referenced.
Word arrives of a building cleared as an eyesore after years of neglect. WHL Kraft Jr plans to move his family to Delworth where fax employment in the transfer depot. Clinton Hunter, once living with grandparents George Simine and wife, died at Owalonna Minnesota last week. body to be brought here for burial by his mother’s wife in Fairbank cemetery. Women's Foreign Missionary Society elected Mrs Nellie King delegate to a Dubuque district convention May 14 to 17. Miss Kittle Starling heads to Grass Range Montana for summer with Mrs Laura Tipton. Mrs RR Myers returns from Cedar Rapids, staying with her son Warry and family.
Rockford reports transfer of marshal and street commissioner duties to McIntosh, with move to Charles City imminent. The old M E church is moved for remodeling into a four room flat. Way county supervisors plan 260 concrete bridges this summer. Five Rockford cars sold last week. Reverend Jayne attended Cedar Falls district convention in Waterloo. John Echmier shipped hogs to Chicago and Cedar Rapids last week. Mr and Mrs L W Reed returned from winter in California.
May 2 report from Mitchell notes Mrs P True joining husband in Clear Lake where he works as barber and plans move of household goods soon. Dr Smernoff and wife start housekeeping in back of his office. Miss Julfia Fayille of Osage oversees remodeling of her home. A play titled In the Shadow of the Rockies will be presented at Mitchell Hall by Poy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls on Friday evening May 8. Mrs W G Smith was called to
Waterloo residents report quick relief from kidney troubles as Mrs G Borwig of 225 Ankeny St credits Doan's Kidney Pills with helping a family member. The catalog ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills priced 50 cents, by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.
Minneapolis records show Mrs. Clarence Drake announced the marriage of Vesta Ketelhum to Phi B Williams at Riceville on April 30. Ketelhums have ties to Mitchell and California. Mr Walming grew up locally. The couple will reside in Minneapolis.
Mt Auburn Michigan May 3 The week featured Mrs Kegley visiting relatives in Gladbrook. Mrs Tice and Mr Crothers visited in La Porte City Monday. Mrs King and children of Cedar Rapids spent part of the week with her mother Mrs Qott and other relatives. Mrs Clarence Potter of Palo visited her parents Mr and Mrs Usher part of the week. Trimble, a Cornell student, returned for the M F I Church service Sunday with Mr and Mrs JI Lamb of Cedar.
An old advertisement asserts that applying four measures of ordinary squid tarvon at night will dissolve dandruff by morning. It promises complete removal after three or four applications and claims scalp itchiness will cease, hair will become fluffy and glossy, and squidarvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Mr and Mrs Harry Bt Clair and Mr and Mrs Marsh and Mrs Wa lace of Vinton spent Sunday here. A wanted in the Evening Courier and Heportur will get results.
An informal advertisement notes a spring footwear sale at Wang & Miller Bboe Co with a five day remaining window. It mentions Dr W. B. Cothern and a Lafayette Building address in a terse, promotional tone.
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