davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-08
EVANS SOMETIMES LOSES
National Open and Amateur Golf
Champion Has Had His
Share of Defeat.

One Of the go1flng magazines makes
the statement that Chick Evans, ma
tional open and amateur champion of
the United States, has played Robert
Gardner, last years amateur title
holder. an even dozen times this year
and that Gardner has yet to score a
victory. The statement is true. mas
much as it entails the performances
of the past year.
Every man has his day. and undoubt-
eddy the great Edgewater player is the
best of the years crop. but it has not
always been the fact that Evans was
able to triumph over Gardner. In fact,
in 1911 and 1912 last years champion
seemed to have something on Evans. In
1911 Gardner defeated Chick rather
too frequently in informal matches in
the spring of the year and Ned Sawyer
of the Wheaton Golf Club Of Chicago
seemed to take particular pleasure in
handing Evans a beating. Gardner and
Evans did not meet In competition until
the final Of the annual tournament
given by the Glenview Club. one of the
formerly enlivened the season about
Chicago. Gardner had won the event of
the year before, defeating Walter j.
Travis on the thirty-seventh green,
when the veteran missed three-foot
putt for a half.
Evans Registered II.
The day before the final Evans de-
feated Paul Hunter Of the Midlothian
club, scoring II. the lowest that had
then been done over the Glenview
course Gardner had done7a rather
curious thing. as he was S down to H.
Chandler Egan. former national cham
pion. at the eleventh hole. and then
won seven straight holes to annex the
match. Evans seemed a little of color
in the first round Of the thfrty-six hole
final. and. as Gardner was around in
luncheon, it looked very much as II
Chick was due for a beating. At the
thirty-fourth hole he had brought
Gardeners lead down to one hole and
by putting his ball twelve feet from the
cup. while his opponent had sliced to
the tall grass. The edge was all with
Evans when he stood on the last tee
with the match square and the honor.
but Chick, in some manner, caught the
ball on the toe of his club and it landed
in a hedge of bushes, in a practically
unplayable lie. Sorrowfully Chick was
forced to play out and back and put his
ball on the green in 9. but Gardner was
there III z anu Sdhh Lie putt Ior d D.
Many golfers will remember one
championship which Evans might have
won had he been a little more careful
the 1910 event played at the Brook
line Country Club of Brookline. Mass.
Evans. in the semi-final. was up and
8 to play on w. c. Fownes of Pitts
burgh. The sixteenth hole at Brook
line is an iron shot. surrounded by
bunkers. and Evans was on the green
from the tee. while Fownes was in a
pit. short of the green. The latter was
out fifteen feet from the cup. while
Chick putted four feet short. Fownes
then holed his putt and Evans missed
Fownes won the seventeenth by again
sinking a good putt. On the eighteenth
Fownes was home with two wooden
shots. while Chick missed his second
shot and lost the hole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-08

! the Birming CHAM club of the Southern
League.
If money can bring a championship
to Chicago the National League PEN
nant will fly at the Cubs field within
the next two or three years. An
nouncement has been made that Fred
Mitchell, the recently appointed man.
ager. has been given authority to be-
gin a campaign to build. regardless of
expense, a pennant-winning team.
1.-The stockholders have decided to go
the limit in the matter of eXpendi-
tures," says Charles Weeghman, presi-
dent of the club. Dividends, for the
time being. will be lost sight of. I
have 100000 in the bank which can
be used for Strengthening the team. II
we use that up we will get as much
more. or five times as much, If neces-
sary."
Weeghman's efforts to give Chicago
a winner undoubtedly will be appre-
ciated by the fans, but the expenditure
of large gobs of cash does not assure
it. Comiskey has spent a good sized
fortune in the past few years for star
players, without attaining the goal. and
Dunn has been exceedingly liberal with
his check book in Cleveland, but fell
short of the mark.
Mike Donlin, former popular member
Of the New York Giants, and erst-
while thespian, will stage a ome-back
In base ball next season as manager or
the Memphis club of the Southern As
sociation. Donlin will tackle his first
assignment as minor league base ball
pilot with the unqualified Endorsement
of John j. McGraw, who has turned
out number of successful diamond
leaders.
In obtaining the berth at Memphis
Donlin beat out at least five other
former big leaguers who were candi-
dates, among them being Otto Knabe,
former second sacker of the Phillies.
A tax on bases ball receipts will be
imposed in New" York state if bill
soon to be introduced by Senator Gill
christ of Brooklyn is enacted into law
by the legislature.
Last year it was proposed to bring
base ball under the direction of the
state athletic commission. which con-
trolls boxing. Had the bill gone through
the big leagues would have been COM
PEELED to pay to the state tx per cent
of the gross receipts. the amount now
paid by boxing clubs. The measure
failed of passage, however. and it is
believed the same fate will await Gill
christs bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-08

With the release Of Pitcher Carmen
Hill by the Pittsburgh Nationals there
passes from the big show one who. for
the past two years. has shared with
Lee Meadows Of the st. Louis Cardinals
the distinction Of being the only play
eyeglasses. Hill has been released to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-08
WILL NOT BUY HORSES
Jim Corbett Denies He Is to Become
Identified With Racing
Game.

James J. Corbett, ex-champion heavy
weight boxer. arrived in town this
morning for weeks stay at one OF
the local theaters. When asked con-
corning his going into the racing game
by purchasing several horses, Corbett
practically denied the report. He said:
THAT item is only half way true"
said Jim. II met a wealthy New York
friend while in New Orleans, and dur
ing the course of a conversation he
remarked that it looked like racing
was coming back into popularity again,
and suggested that we buy couple of
thoroughbreds and break into the sport
in . small way.
MY route carried me to Lexington
last week. and while there I visited
ed several two-year-olds. That is
about as far as the racing game has
gone with me. 1 am doing well in
vaudeville, making a nice living out
eral Of my friends who frequent the
race track 1 am led to believe that
the best place for me is to stick to
the show business. Every one tells
me of the nerve-racking that results
from running or betting on the horses,
and. as my nerves just now are clean
and strong. my common sense dictates
that I leave well enough alone"
Is in Good Physical Shape.
Despite the fact that Corbett has
passed the fifty-year mark he is in re-
markable physical condition. 1t is es-
pecially noteworthy that when Corbett
whipped John L. Sullivan he weighed
1877 pounds and this morning he stepped
on the scales and balanced them at ex-
actly 100. He is the same Gentleman
what clean living will do for a man.
With the exception of a slight weak
ness of the eyes that prevents him dis
corning objects clearly across the street,
he is physically perfect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-08

The batter hits a long fly to left
field. 1t is apparent the ball is going
to clear the fence and be good for
home run. The fielder backs up against
the fence. keeping his eye On the ball
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-08
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.

| Whatever Indifferent ball playing may
have been shown by members of the
Washington club in the past is not
likely to be further in evidence. AL
most without exception the contracts
which will be mailed to the local play
ers from Manager Griffith's office, start
| ing today, will call for but one year of
service.
That the long-term contract has a
bad effect on the player now is adj
mitted by practically all managers.
Knowing he is assured of his job for
two or three years, the player does not
put forth his best efforts on the field
and also becomes careless in the mat
ter of adhering to training rules. The
fans are but little concerned over how
much money a player gets or for how
many years he is signed, but they do
expect him to put forth his efforts in
the championship games.
In order to protect his club Manager
Griffith signed several of his players
for terms of two or three years at the
time the Federal League was making
it's strongest fight. The figures in some
they would have been but for the
presence in the field of the outlaws, but
with the passing of the Feds it is as
sured that not only will the multiple
season agreements become passe, but
that the figures contained in them will
be more equitable, from the standpoint
of the club.
Ivan Olson. shortstop Of the champion
Brooklyn team of the National League,
is in an odd predicament He has been
named as the choice of the Vernon club
of the Pacific Coast League as manager
for 1917. but Owner Ebbets of the Dod-
gers says Olson will not be released.
1t is not likely that Ebbets will stand
in the way of Olson lettering himself
When he agrees toilet him go. which
he undoubtedly will. Olson will take
charge of the team at once.
With the release Of Pitcher Carmen
Hill by the Pittsburgh Nationals there
passes from the big show one who, for
the past two years. has shared with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-08
GRIFFMENS CONTRACTS CALL
FOR BUT ONE YEARS SERVICE
Short-Term Agreements Expected to Offset
Tendency of Some Players to Show
Indifference In Their Work.

the Birmingham club of the Southern
League.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-08

All records for valse-given broken.
The largest and finest showing q
woolens in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-08

workmanship-and guarantee standard
quality fabrica
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07
MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD.
Physicians Appointed to Aex in Con.
nsokion With Draft Board.

Physicians Appointed TO Act in Con-
nsotion With Draft Board.
According to word to the T.-R. from
Des MONIES Mai. w. w. Pearson has
appointed Drs. Nelson Merrill, r. F..
Keyser. and Edwin Cobb as the medical
advisory board for the draft board Of
the district composed Of Marshall and
Tama counties.
The new instructions to draft boards,
which are effective Dec. Is, call for an
advisory medical board. similar to the
recently appointed ADVISORY legal board
II q registrant feels that ne has not
been examined properly as to his
physical qualifications by the local ex-
amining board, he may appeal to the
district medical advisory board. On
the other hand If the local examining
board feels that there is any doubt as
to the physical qualifications of man
up for examination, the board may re-
fer the case to the district board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07

f. !. # -
praying for One Hundred Fifty
(s150O0) Dollars temporary alimony
and $1,000 per month permanent all
mony for the care and support of the
two minor children, also asking for tn.
care and custody of said two children,
and for costs
For full, other and different parti-
culars see petition now filed.
Now, unless you appear and make
defense thereto, at or before noon u;
the second day Of the next regular
term Of said court, to be begun at Mar
shalltown, Iowa, on the 14th day of
January, A. D.. 1918, your default will
be entered and decree rendered
thereon as prayed for in said petition
Dated this 7th day of December, A.
D., 1917,
Abby NJ. Wilbur Plaintiff. ;
Frank NJ. Haradon and NJ. M. oiBryon.
Attorneys.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07

cHlLpREN's BANKS OPEN
AND piscoRoE PENNIES
Eight Hundred Copper Turned In in
Payment Of Thrift Card stamps-
Per Cent Compounded Quarterly
Attracts Others Besides Children
Rural Carriers start Campaign.

That the demand for war savings
stamps for the new Thrift cards and
war savings certificates is going to be
keen, was evidenced by the first days
sales Of city letter carriers, who dis
posed Of $3.50 worth Of war savings
stamps. The largest amount SOLD by
single CARRIER was ss2.4o.
Children's savings banks were opened
to be disgorged Of their pennies, and
500 cOppers were turned into the local
postofnice for investment In thrift card
stamps. -Four. per cent compounded
quarterly, appeals not only to children,
but to grown-ups. and several business
men have bought war savings GER
ltifcates. The thrift cards call for an
investment OF 34.12:-which yield IS re-
turn. The war savings certificates pro-
s1uce an even 800 on an investment
OF 1870. Both. are payable by the
government Jan. !, 1928.
Rural carriers out Of this city began
their campaign OF craftsmanship Thurs
day, and now are supplied with the
thrift cards and certificates for pros
pective purchasers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07
Van, La,u in Record
Cross Country Ru,,

High school pupils are all praising
the performance OF Jim" Van Law,
who in a recent emergency attempt
set what probably will remain for
long time the cross country running
record from Quarry to this city. The
performance was the climax of an
amusing incident in which Jim was
the butt Of the joke.
AS the story is told by high school
pupils Jim" and FRANKLIN Battin. the
latter Familiarity known as skid" went
to the union station with young lady
friends one evening not long ago. Tho
purpose OF the trip was to see OF the
young lady friend whom Battin was
escorting. She was duly helped aboard
the train and followed into the car by
Battin and Van Law. They fingered for
conversation. Rattin, however, being
the first to leave. Van Law still lin
scred until al aboard" was shouted.>
Before he could get out Of the car the
aisle and vestibule became -congested
baggage, who blocked the exit for q
period just long enoughNf for the train
with several stout ladies carrying much
to get well under way.
BY the time Van Law got to the ves-
tibuie the brakeman had closed it and.
altho Van Law offered to jump. II the
vestibule were opened for him to take
the chance the, brakeman refused to
accommodate him. Van Law thought
OF his young lady friend waiting on
the platform, and OF the date" he had
to take her to the movies" But no
amount of pleading would persuade the
brakeman to open the vestibule en-
trance.
Battin and Van Laws young lady
friend waited on the platform. They
saw the tail light Of the train disap-
pear around the curve in the railroad
Yards. but no Jim" appeared. In the
train Van Law was the picture OF dis
gusted anxiety.
Eventually the train reached Quarry.
where 1t stopped and Van Law got of.
The train pulled out Of the union sta
ton at $3.50. At an even 10 O'Clock, it
Is said. Van Law walked into the
Strand. Turning from the Quarry
station he took the highway and beat
It" for home. Friend say that he came
on high all the way, with all y"cylin-
ders" working. In any event ne cover
ed the six or seven miles In forty-five
or fifty minutes. In the meantime
Battin took his friends place and es-
corted the young lady to the movie.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07
URGES WORK ON ROADS.
County Engineer Hiekok Asks Drag
cling Contractors 20 Oct Busy.

County Engineer n. o. Hackok
Thursday addressed letter to grad
ing contractors Of the county, calling
their attention to the wishes Of the
board Of supervisors that road drag
cling be done carefully in the fall and
wipter. 80 that when the roads freeze
up they will be smooth. In many cases
the engineer says dragging should be
done before the roads are dry. espa-
cially when It is likely to turn cold
and freeze. The roads should be kept
free from ruts, water pockets. and
holes. and approaches to bridges should
be kept smooth and free from humps
the engineer says.
As the most Important thing connect
ed with keeping up good roads =
drainage. the engineer says that MI
sculverts should be opened tAnd dnined
before freezing weather sets IN. Drag
gers are asked to make special trip
over their roads and see, that the cul-
verts are cleaned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07
Original Notice
To Frank o. Wilbur: :

You are hereby notified, that there
Is now .on file in the office Of the clerk
OF the district court Of the state Of
Iowa. within and for the county of
Marshall, the petition and affidavit for
Of Abby M. Wilbur claim
ing Of you a divorce from, the bonds
OF matrimony on the grounds of cruel
and inhuman treatment such as to en-.
danger the life Of the plaintiff. Also
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07
Local Weather Record.

The extremes Of temperature
Thursday were 10 above and 10 below,
the latter the temperature at in the
compared with IS above and
II below Wednesday, and 81 and 20
a year ago Thursday. At this morn
ing the temperature was above, COM
pared with 10 at the corresponding
hour Thursday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07
Organize at Gilman.

Fifty women Of Gilman and the
neighborhood held an all-day meet
ing Thursday in the basement of the
Methodist church at Gilman and or
ganized three Glasses for the making
OF surgical dressings for the Rec Cross.
Each woman. present became member
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07

where VanfLaw Joined. out Of wind it
is true. and a trifle late. but game.
High school pupils say II the school
ever develops u cross country team
Van Law will certainly make it by
reason of his record
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07

are to meet Tuesday and Thursday
afternoons and Friday evening. DIM
ner was served at noon. Mrs. +. S.
Wing. Mrs. George Holt. Mrs. w. j.
Richards and Miss Pearl Adams. from
this city, organized the class.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07
WATERLOO EMPLOYS HERsc4.
Former County Secretary Becomes
Boys Secretary Of Y. N. C. A.

Elmer NJ. Hersch, formerly county
secretary Of the 7. NJ. G. A. here, who
resigned two weeks ago, has been en-
ployed as boys secretary Of the Water
leo association. He will begin his work
there Dec. 10. Since leaving here
Hersch has been married and he and
his bride are living at Waterloo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07
Make. Gift selection EASY.

The joy Of Christmas giving is often
marred by the problem of what to give
You can select with ease any number
Of beautiful gifts from our large stock
of novelties at prices within the reach
Of all. w. NJ. Hodges, jeweler. i
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07
THE BOWLING LEAGUE


The Woolworth five won two out of
three games with the Allies Thursday
evening, and as a result moved from
fifth place to tie for fourth Her
lin, of the Allies rolled high game, with
1873 pins, and high total. with 534. The
scores:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07
One Recruit For Army.

Everett G. Virgins, of Story, City,
was accepted at the recruiting station
Thursday and went to Omaha in the
night to enlist In the aero section Of
the signal corps.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07
MARRIED
eidwell-srn;th.

,Charles H. Ridwell and Miss Edith
Smith. both Of Tama, were married by
Justice S. E. Peek, at HIS Office Thurs
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07
AMusEMENrs.
Al the Casino.

William Farnum, in THE Conquer
or Is the week end Offering at the
Casino. It is balanced photo
play Astounding in dramatic situations.
with an appealing love story in which
pathos and humor are happily inter-
woven. The action is rapid. the plot
being developed with a vigor that
leaves no dull moments. but carries
tho story with increasing interest to
the final climax and the end.
THE Conqueror" has an atmosphere
that will appeal to the audience. The
period in which the story is set is one
of the most fascinating In the history
Of America. The Indian encampment
with real Cherokees, the quaint town
OF Nashville as it looked in 1880, the
American settlements in Texas, and
the fine old Colonial home in Tennes-,
see. where Houston finds his lady fair
all contribute to the atmospheric charm
Of the production.
William Farnum as Sam Houston,
the hero Of the play. gives one Of the
strongest character delineations in
which he has been seen, and with the
able support OF strong cast makes
a picture that is really above the aver
age, and one Or the seasons best
showings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07
County Church serv;ce..

Rev. G. H. Paige, pastor of the Hart
land Friends church, will preach Sum
day morning on Faith" In the even
ing the subject will be Repentance"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-07
AT III. Strand.


Paradise Garden a wholesome and
vigorous photoplay, starring Harold
Lockwood. is being shown at the
Strand. 1t is q screen version Of the
novel by George Gibbs. and arouses
the question Of whether it is wise to
keep people in ignorance OF the pitfalls
that may beset them. or to warn ana
instruct them SO that they may avoid
the dangers.
1t is the story of man who has
never seen a girl. Then one day pretty
Una Habberton wanders across his
vision. She is good girl-the right
sort But then comes Marcia Van
Wyc:k. like a young Satan in petticoats
and she teaches the hitherto spotless
young man the knowledge OF good and
evil. The theme presents great possl-
bilities, Of which full advantage is TAX
en- in the picture.
Harold Lockwood, as Jerry Benham.
shows at his best and has the support
Of q talented cast.
An Interesting Pathe film showing
the process of the making Of steel
plates, and an animated cartoon, is the
preliminary feature.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-01-05

eggs held IN sly carloads of eases.
Commission upu and uthcra are said
SEQ have bought th.H produce when 10
was low aud are huldInE the ears hy
paving The d,murraza charges
ono cause OF high prices Us the ace
ton of retail eruceI-. especially those
|uporaiiu. ru-grllci chains OF groups
of stores IL Is pointed out that O.
few OF these working together with
their great buying and selling lever
age are boo a position 'u exercise a.
good deal Of influence 900 price maxi
Ing
In regard 90 the accuracy OF the
widely made assertion that there b. "a
shortage OF food supplies % govern
mont report. with figures zap to De
gcmbcr /, shows hat iu tho Rocky
mountain and Pacinc coast states
there was az that time not only no
actual shortage but not oven a COM
parative deficiency owe the amount
J ~ stocks on hand az the same time
last year A. this rcpur; did not IN
| Clude an OF tho storage plants la The
region named. q MAJ bee assumed
that the quantity of food on hand ls
mu n larger than is indicated in the
report Cor the reason that those stor-
age plants that refused 70 report their
holdings were not likely 10 have been
those that had little on hand