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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1914

Page

5

Iowa Hawkeyes Face Gophers Amid Injury Woes and Optimism

Iowa fans decorate for homecoming as Hawkeyes brace for Minnesota with Garretson and Wills set to return from injuries. Barron May play despite a cracked arm while Carberry remains sidelined. team weighs about 17 and a half pounds lighter than Minnesota but could gain ground if key linemen suit up.

Lows City Thig Lown Hawkeyes Minnesota Garretson Wille Carberri Wills Carberry Apears Eliingson Cub Hawley Barron Cornell Lodar

Coach Willigis faces questions over roster and season plans

Incomplete report notes coach Willigis has refused to name a roster member for the current season and declined to discuss strategy, leaving players and staff awaiting clarification on lineup and goals.

Willigis

Western League Faces Turbulence Over Topeka Franchise

Over the Topeka franchise dispute the Western league directors weigh options as Davenport and Cedar Rapids reject bids. Topeka’s finances worsen. Waterloo snubs offers while talks with Holland, Rourke, and Is dell swirl. If no new city steps up, the circuit may shrink to six clubs, dropping Wichita.

Omahsa Ufe Topeka Ehil Ali Davenport Davenport Glul Holland Rourke Isdell al O'Hern O'Hern O'lern Cedar Rapids Topeka Waterloo Wichita Kaw

Penn College Teachers Defeat by State Teachers in Oskaloosa

In Oskaloosa on yester day afternoon the State Teachers defeated Penn College 14 to 7. The Quakers scored two touchdowns in the first quarter and one in the second, while the Teachers added a late score after Fearing returned a Penn pass 60 yards to the Quaker 20. A failed down at the 1-yard line followed by a blocked punt set up the final Penn score.

Oskaloosa Ort Penn Quakers Fearing Quaker

Local Notes and Marriages in Marble Rock Ill

Dlya V. Dickenson wed Miss Maurine Bjorklund at the Lutheran church in Oelwein and the couple then visited Freeport before settling on his father's farm. Local updates include visitors from Monticello and Bitchell South Dakota, a new school building progress, and a funeral for Grandfather Pfundheller, a 76 year pioneer of Ulster township.

Hazteron Dlya V. Dickenson Aden Dickerson Oelwein Maurine Bjorklund Peter Bjorklund Oelswein F. Zimmerman Freeport F. J. Kay Uttle John Monticello John Kiefer Oliver Chauncy Bates Bitchell Natham Bete Illinois Thorebred Hors Charles Fournier North Dakota Great Falls Mont R. H. Bateler Council Bluffsy Will Netcott Fred Welson Julia Boffit Kangas Heve Marble Rock Julia Comstock Pfundheller Henry Olster Township Decessed Ulster Township Hartke

Cement bridge repairs near Marble Rock progress reported

Marble Rock notes announce rapid progress on a fine cement bridge and dam repairs to restore street access. Social items mention a study club meeting with Mrs Moon and travels of Mrs Austin to Clarksville and other points. Messages include Villa friends and Mrs Shons Barrheft visiting Oxford and Werdteghten.

Marble Rock Orz Austin J. Wiloth Clarksville Vesley California Shons Barrheft Oxford Werdteghten BH. Bigelow

Winthrop Birthday Party Honored by Friends

N C Kien surprised by about twenty five gentlemen friends at the Tabehaun home on his birthday. Mrs Klonus hosted a three course supper with helpers. Guests presented Mrs Horus with an oak rocker. Embroidery club entertained. Various births, travels, and visits noted including George Kinney's daughter born Oct 14 and several residents heading to other towns.

Winthrop N. C. Kien Tabehaun Embroidery Club Charley Price George Kinney Walter Hitmer Springvills White Maxine Chicago Cass Meualf E. C. Undehau Caughter Mildren Sigux City Vieveham James Digsing West Union Wilbour Honter Clyde Merrill Long Prairie Minn Will Copeland Milltown Wis Albert Copeland George Harrington Sarma Tiamers Pioneear Calder Charles

Will Pick High School Champion Contenders in Iowa

The race for the high school football state title narrows as several teams are eliminated after Saturday's games. West High and others like Ames, Grinnell, Oskaloosa, and Waterloo remain in contention with finalists likely after this week’s results.

Oiada Hwa Oskaloosa Marshallows Ames Clinton Davenport Webrer City Sioux City Wert i Waterloo Mday Jows City Ieast Waterloo Ottumwa la Groveland Linbuque

Federal league picks leaders in five year term

James A Gilmore was elected president and treasurer of the Federal league for five years. John A. George became treasurer, RB Ward vice president, and Lloyd Rickert secretary for one year. An official said no compromise with organized baseball is planned and independent action will continue.

New York James A Gilmore Federal League Gilmore John A. George RB. B. Ward Lloyd Rickert Whl

Funeral for Roy Allen in Nebraska and burial in Quasqueton

Nephew Roy Allen was killed in an automobile accident near North Bend Nebraska. Mr Copeland left Sunday for Nebraska and returned Tuesday with the body. A short funeral service was held Wednesday at the Copeland home. The remains were taken to Quasqueton for burial. Mrs George Hubb and her son Burton are visiting relatives in Illinois.

Roy Allen North Bend Neb Copeland Nebraska C. G. Copeland Quasqueton George Hubb Burton Illinois

Local notes and social items from Dumont

Miss Maude Hoblert visits from Minnesota and resumes school duties. A Japanese party hosted by the K O G society at Miss Wava Wilson’s home delights attendees in costume. Mrs J W Miles and daughters arrive from Wheaton Minnesota for a several day stay. The Frank Watson family in New York reports their long trip. Mesward builds a large barn on his Jamison Grove farm. Allie Schmitz visits from Idaho before joining Fred Pfaltzgraff to attend a vigil in Mankato. Mion Schmitz returns to town to live with FE Fr Schmitz. Miller house construction in the northwest progresses toward completion. Frank Angstman returns from Waverly hospital and rests at his south town home.

Martin Frank Watson New York Mesward Jamison Grove Allie Schmitz Hts Idaho Fred Pfaltzgraff Mankalo Mion Fr Schmitz Schmitz Miller Frank Angstman Waverly Towy

Maynard News Briefs Include Navy Return and Cummins Visit

Raymond Raines 18 has just returned from the navy. Senator A B Cummins was in town Saturday at 3 o'clock and spoke briefly to local businessmen after an earlier scheduled address. Frank and Clifford Bathbun were warned from a months long stay near Watertown Monday evening.

Maynard Raymond Raines Navy A. B. Cummins Frank Clifford Bathbun Watertown

Residents and visitors gather in Waverly for social and medical news

Waverly notes reveal Dr. D N Patterson and son visiting from Gelwein with Mrs Patterson, a state Catholic Total Abstinence gathering in Charles City, and multiple local calls. Henry Woodring undergoes stomach cancer surgery at Mercy hospital. An auto crash north of town injures four of five passengers. one hospitalized.

Waverly Ger D. N. Pattersop Gelwein Wave Ciaty America Menry Battling Waterloo Ed. Brule RB. Wikkcboer North Dakota Telschott Tripoli McConnell Hamblin John McConneth Atlanta Otto Platte Lyle Minn Platte Edna Wilson Delnaont Harry Gilbert Henry Woodring Mercy Hospital Hongiton A. Lee H. ©. Todd Rec Masonic Lodge Clare. Hayes P. H. Broadie Des Moines Roadie Hayes John Mooney Waukon Claire Stout Stout Bernie Mooney Earl Connor Manon City L Edward Koott Carrie Knott Chicago Democrat

Local Notes From Bristow and Surrounding Community

Bristow residents share visits with Ida Kocher and relatives in Litterdale and Clarksville. A cemetery association meeting drew many workers and a luncheon followed. The new school roof and brickwork show progress. Fern Fahr and Oscar McKernan wed at Atifeon on Oct 14 with Rev. Roydman officiating. James Walsh plans a new barn behind two houses. Epworth League formed at M E church with officers Joe Gough Jr and Vernard Rogers.

Bristow Alten Kocher Litterdale Ida Kocher Clarksville Sarah Ellsworth Humboldt Marion Boylan Phunberg Appleby Fern Fahr Oscar MeKer-nan Atifeon Roydman M. E C. D. Fahr Dan McKernan Lowell Hewitt Dumont Minn Fhowmas DeMoss Charles Excelsior Springs Hutchinson Portland Ore James Walsh Joseph Piper Kimball S. D John Epworth League Society M. BE Joe Gough Iview Vernard Rogers Secrretary Carol Zeller Easurer Ruth Corey Ihis Mr. Starr Hansel Wilh Henry Bema Juno Cieesiek

Local man enlists in European war line

Ernest Newman, formerly at Ben Lichty home and Iowa Dairy plant, left for Canterbury with his wife for a visit when war broke out. A former soldier, he re enlisted in England and now serves in an auto corps operating a truck for a large artillery piece. In a letter to his brother Percy, he said front orders could come at any time and they were eager to go.

Waterloo Europe Ernest Newnan Ben Lichty Iowa Dalry Company Canterbury England Newmans New Ian Percy Newman

Independence society notes and weddings

Independence editor reports local marriages Miss Minons Raymond and Mr Warren Luther, Mrs Viola Gill and Mr Jank Riebe wed, and trips to Chicago Niagara Falls and Pennsylvania. Also notices the death of Mrs Brown and Mrs Mann, illnesses of Mrs Sutkamp’s mother, and return home from the northwest. Russia requires photographers licensed.

Independence W. C. Simpson Lafternoon P. A. Sutkamp Northwest

Waterloo theater to present new plays this weekend

Theresa L. Martin Stock Company will appear at the Waterloo Saturday and Sunday evenings with new plays each night. A special matinee is planned Sunday at 2 30. Forty five Minutes from Broadway will be shown Saturday matinee and night at the Waterloo.

Martin Stock Cup Tisadyfit Theresa L. Martin Stork Company Waterloo Broadway Thorus Beauties

Five Minutes From Broadway At Waterloo

Corinne and Bernard Riggs star in a Waterloo mounting of George M. Cohan’s Forty Five Minutes From Broadway. Corinne, famed sinking comedienne, arrives for a notable local event while Bernard Riggs portrays a clever ex prize fighter with slang flair. Corinne also plays Mary Jane Jenking singing Mary Is a Grand Old Name and So Long Mary.

Broadway Corinne Bermnard Riggs Georgem. Cohan Steven Baidpate Waterloo Bernard Riggs

Caledonians Lead Crowd at Majestic Night of Acts

At the Majestic the Caledonians drew large crowds with strong applause for the Four Gordon Highlanders and other acts including Paul Kleist and Co. and Dotson and Gordon. The bill promises more acts led by Lillian Doone and The Belasco Company with Mary Pickford in A Good Little Devil to follow.

Caledonians Majestic Gordon ‘Highlanders Paul Kleist and Co Dotson Gordon Harry Blisworth Murray K. Hill Four Solis Brothers Mexico Florence Belasco Company Mary Pickford

Vaudeville and Play Shine in One Night

Wednesday’s program features five vaudeville acts paired with a stellar play starring Mary Pickford, a performance praised for its charm and entertainment value despite Pickford’s lower public profile.

Mary Pickford Blyen

Ragged Earle at Palace Theatre Stars Andrew Mack

The Palace Theatre presents The Ragged Earle featuring Andrew Mack in the title role with an all star supporting cast including William Conklin Edward J. Peil Orma Hawley and Eleanor Dun. The article also notes scenic drives in Farragut Park Wisahickon Drive and Lancaster Turnpike and mentions over thirteen thousand people training to be teachers in India.

Palace Theatre Tmorrow Ragged Earle Andrew Mack William Conklin Henery Hardcastle Edward J. Peil Lord Wildbrook Kathryn Orma Hawley Eleanor Dun Henery Farragount Park Wisahickcon Drive Lanchaster Turnpike

Vogel Chiropractors Offer Free Consultation

Mr and Mrs W J Vogel chiropractors graduates of Palmer School promote chiropractic as locating and removing disease causes to allow nature to restore health. They invite honest investigation and offer free consultation and analysis at their Waterloo office 430 Mulberry St phone 932 Black.

Palmer School Mulberry St

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