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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1915

Page

5

Minnesota and Illinois Earn Split in Big Nine Title Race

Chicago November 15 Minnesota and Illinois shared Big Nine gridiron honors after a 6 6 tie. Minnesota, praised for stronger forward play and Bierman’s work, outplayed Wisconsin and was favored to beat Chicago next week, while Illinois benefited from Clark open field runs and a stronger team overall.

Chicago Minneta Sanrday Thigh Eams Gophers Wisconsin Minnesota Badgers Fireago Illinois Bierman Champaign Turthey Zuppke

Oelwein Eleven Defeats Waterloo Independents at Red Cedar Park

The Oelwein Independents beat Waterloo 6 to 0 Sunday afternoon in a hard fought football game. Oelwein scored the lone touchdown early in the first period after a fumble, while Waterloo threatened on several occasions but failed to cross the line. Notable Waterloo players included Joyce Scrummer and Gilley. Otis Guernsey, Yale fullback, is mentioned in a separate notes section. Real estate transfers by Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co. are listed following the game report, detailing multiple Waterloo property transactions.

Oelwein Independents Waterloo Red Cedar Park Oelwein Land Joyce Scrummer Gilley Iowa YALE Otis Guernsey Princeton N. T. Guernsey Des Moines Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co George Schmidt H. C. Bruns Ricker & Bratnober Land Co Estella J. Hanna Michael Jackman Kenwood Park Katherine Thorson Elizabeth F. Cole Geo. W. Freek Rogers Cedar River Park Harry E. Stroud Sibyl May Bartlett David M. Hutton Nettie M. Hutton Hast Park Place R. M. Bostrom J. W. Brown West Waterloo Wm. Galloway Chas Pickett Burton B. Wilson Carrie R. Johnson Frank R.asquith Stead A. Asquith

West Seconds Triumph as Powers Dash Lifts West High

West High second eleven edged East High six to zero in a hard fought curtain-raiser at the baseball park. A sixty-yard touchdown run by captain Louis Powers, after a pass from Hetts, sealed the second victory for West High. Strong West defense and punting by Hetts kept East High from scoring despite repeated threats in the first half.

Louis Powers West High Hetts East High West Olson Allen H. Rath West Sliders Powers West High School Garrabtrant R. Rath Warren Matthews C. Cale Greeley Gorman D. Cale Fentiman Captain Powers Helis Teeter Gill Bast High Staley Lusk Dobson Garrathrant BR. Rath Stewart G. Rath Ti. Rath Hunch Schmitt Lumpire McDonald Unesman

Farmer gravely wounded by accidental shotgun blast

Mason City November 15 William Graney a prominent local farmer was among men shooting rats when a shotgun discharged into his face blowing off the left side. He probably will die from the injuries sustained in this accident.

Mason City William Graney Near Here

Greene Community News Nov 15 Highlights

Mrs Arthur Dailey and baby returned from Oekworth with Mrs Dailey Sr. Chet Miner called to Grand Island Neb for brother's illness. Lillian Stewart and baby and Mrs John Taylor of Charles City visited John Anderson home. Elsie Kivell wed Clarence Swabbath at Greene Nov 9. Gen Berger visited Floyd. Schumacher and Dailey rep in town for business. Clyde and Ruth Wegand visited relatives in Hiiston. J P Ayer and wife visited Salem last week, returned Saturday.

Elsie Kivell Clarence Swabbath Greene Gen. Berger Floyd Schumacher Oelwein Schumacher and Dailey Clyde Ruth Wegand Hiiston J. P. Ayer Salem M. C

Little Brown church receives gift from Mrs. Fisher

Nashua reports a plate over the church door donated by Mrs. Irving Fisher of Allison to honor The Little Brown Church in the Vale Built in 1862. The notice notes Mrs. Fisher’s longtime support and mentions local births and hospital visits including Lite Mae Ames and Dale Walch.

Nashua Little Brown Church Society Irving Fisher Allison Little Brown The Vale Iowa City Jerome Walch Dale Waverly Hospital Mae Jensen Waterloo Clara Jensen Esther Cadar Falls Win Sample Minneapolis Marie Titus St. Ansgar Spencer Tupper Tle Hoe

Paralyzing Stroke Shakes Local Community

Wednesday morning a resident suffered a stroke causing paralysis with his daughter Mrs. Will Paul of Charles City summoned. His son Lyn Tupper of Hurdsfield and Mrs. Pauls husband arrived from Dakota, the patient showing slight improvement. Joe Dostart assists Joe Meyer at the restaurant. A new crossing near the post office was installed. Jennie ee returned from a visit with cousin Miss Linnie Shatwell in Vinton. Amelia Horgen moved from Elmo Vining home to her own near Lyle after a period at the Sewright residence.

Tel Will Paul Charles City Lyn Tupper Hurdsfield N. D Paul Dakota Joe Dostart New Haven Joe Meyer Jennie Ee Linnie Shatwill Vinton Borber F. W. Lee Riceville Amelia Horgen Elmo Vining Dave Sewright Lyle

Orchard Socials And Local Updates In Osage

Miss Martha Fields visited Osage and joined Miss Laura Knudsen for a shower in honor of Miss Alsia. About twenty guests attended at the Knudsen home. A four course luncheon followed. Carl Larson, long laid up, can now move with crutches. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Car Knudgon. A school box social raised 21.09 with Dave Sewright Jr as auctioneer. James Cutler led the event while the teacher was away. Joy Meyer returned from a Minneapolis trip.

Orchard Martha Fields Osage Laura Knudsen Carl Larson Car Knud‘gon James Cutler Des Moines Dave Sewright, Jr Actedas Joy Meyer Minneapolis

Local Social Notes From Eagle Center and Surrounding Areas

Orange, Nov. 12. Mrs Peter Frost of Eagle Center spent Tuesday at the H Trainer home. Mr and Mrs Ralph Harbbatgh visited at the Harvey Hoffman home near Six Mile Grove last week. Joan Mergen and family visited friends near Jesup Sunday. Mr and Mrs Peter Kimball have returned to their home in the east after a visit with relatives and friends in this vicinity. Miss Esther Trainor spent Sunday with friends at Toledo.

Orange Peter Frost Eagle Center H. ©. Trainer Ralph Harbbatgh Harvey Hoffman Six Mile Grove Joan Mergen Jesup Peter Kimball Lave East Esther Trainor Toledo

Local Notes From Reinbeck Dotting Nov 12

Mrs. Wm Gardner is very poorly at home. J C Strohbeahn returns from South Dakota with reports of abundant game. Frank Mason opens poultry office near Weise feed barn. Mr and Mrs John Anantsey called to Hartley Ia by death of Mrs Jas Ramsey. Chas Martens arrives near Waycross Ga and starts duties at state bank. W W Wagner refurbishes Fronch street vacated by Ed Weik as a barber shop. Ladies of M F H church plan bazaar and supper Friday Nov 19 with fancy work and Japanese novelties for sale at 3 o'clock.

Ramsey Chas. Martens Waycross State Bank W. W. Wagner Fronch Street Ed Weik M.fh

Mission society of the U P B church to meet at Mrs red Davis home

The She Lindles Mission key society of the U P B church will meet at the home of Mrs red Davis Thursday Nov 15 at 3 o'clock. The room at the church will serve supper in the basement ROC Miller of Cedar Bintie is mentioned, along with local names and recent moves.

Tly Church Roc. Miller Cedar Bintie Lang Win Lynch U. S. Navy California Mission Key Society U. PB Red Davis

Local Notes and Visits Fill Mitchell Week

Mitchell district updates include Mrs M T Morehouse visiting Waterloo to stay with son’s family. Miss Mamie Thompson and Mrs W Peterson from Minneapolis visited at Farmer’s Name. J J Taber’s family traveled Orchard to greet daughters Joy and Panine. O F Stokes visited Waterloo. Robert Page from Blooming Prairie visited Daniel Jones. Henry Indra visiting relatives in Wisconsin. measles and whooping cough disrupt school. L B Philips, janitor, a victim. Mrs L D Thompsons birthday social with cake and a horse gift. Mrs Q L Tibbetts returning from Sigourney.

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Linden News Roundup and Birth Record Notes

Linden records show Katz family moving to Peoria Illinois. A 94 pound girl was born to Mr and Mrs C F Chapman at 221 Cottage Grove Avenue. Local social visits and club meetings are noted with several residents traveling or hosting gatherings.

Las T. N. D. Club Emil Osher HH. C. Lake Ottawa Kan WW. Gangka Dearborn Street Baryl Will Burke Croup Woolfert Tagard Sassaman Will Wackbarth Dan Scholl Wst Hackhbarth Monticello

Funeral for G C Pluch in Independence

West Union November 12 Funeral services were held Tuesday at Payette for G C Pluch age eighty four died Sunday at Independence. He and wife Sarah Oibhonk were early Surly settlers, seen as highly respected. Survived by five children, only three attended. Wife predeceased him and two children also died. The Tourist club hosted by Afric Smith with Mesdames GA Lower J W Winaton and Maybelle Blunt Alida Johnston. Lectures on Reconstruction in 1808 Hawaii Annexation and McKinley assassination. A dinner followed social hour. The Protestant ministers funded the first lecture by Stanley M Gilliland at the Methodist church. Dinner for fourteen marked a practical fall term closure.

West Union Payette G. C. Pluch Sarah Oibhonk Afric. Smith Mesdames GA. Lower J. W. Winaton Maybelle Blunt Alida Johnston Ais Mise McAtee A. W. Moore Hawaii McKinley Stanley M Gilillan Gilllland

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