This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1903
Page
3
Henry Lindsley, a well known local figure, was injured Saturday morning in West Liberty after becoming caught between train couplings. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and is reported in stable condition.
Henry Lindsley formerly of this city now of Rock Island was injured in West Liberty Saturday morning while making a head end coupling. His left hand was crushed requiring stitches and his left thigh sustained a compound fracture with possible internal injuries. He was caught between the engine and car as his jacket grabbed the bumper. Lindsley is the son of F D Lindsley of this city and his relatives mourn his accident.
Announcement states the late Richard E Evans will be laid to rest in a Welsh cemetery. He died in university hospital on Sunday March 22. Remains will leave City Cemetery at 1 PM Tuesday and be taken to the Welsh church for a 3 PM service before interment in the Welsh cemetery.
A city committee reported no bribery occurred in College street paving bids. Witnesses Tanner and Horrabin gave conflicting affidavits but the panel found no proof of improper influence or discussions about costs. They explained bidding is by advertising and awarding to the lowest bidder with bids opened publicly.
Captain Howell receives word from Adjutant General Byers that forty two men will travel to St Louis. The party includes fourty enlisted men and two trumpeters, plus three commissioned officers. They arrive in St Louis April 29 and break camp May 34, with no new enlistments after April 10. Colonel W M Davis to join as governor's staff member.
COSGROVE IEA farmers plow and prepare for crops as Miss Maul Wicks leaves Hillside School for term. John Scheetz Jr departs for Nebraska for an extended visit. Miss Annie Sydel NIs reported improving. Anna Moran visits with Chanlons in Pleasant Valley. Charley Brogla lays foundation for new house with Jane Gearing as contractor. Geneva Hofmann visits grandma Mrs Kleu Schneider of Iowa City. Iowa City residents visit Cosgrove. roads improve allowing mail routes to resume.
The city council met in adjourned session with all members present. Rose Rose’s tax remission was granted while the Sisters of Charity petition was denied. Bradley brothers' petition approved and street salary raised to 600. An array of street grade adjustments on Capitol Clinton and Dubuque streets was passed. Bills for utilities and local services were approved totaling multiple small payments.
The Burlington teachers association session, led by Superintendent W F Chivalier, featured Supt J J McConnell of Cedar Rapids presenting on Compulsory Educational School Law Its Merits and Defects. McConnell urged teachers to adopt a constructive attitude to ensure the law’s effectiveness and future mandatory legislation.
Mrs. Sam Lininger, who had been in Colfax for two weeks, has left for Oxford and is reportedly improved and on the road to recovery. Mr. Lininger joined her in Colfax late last week. the couple then went to Des Moines for a day or two before traveling to Oxford on Saturday.
A Miles Iowa notice from 1903 describes the Agronomy department of the Agricultural College collaborating with the Corn Growers Association and World’s Fair Commission to supply pure bred seed corn. For twenty five cents to cover postage and sacks, one quarter acre of seed can be obtained, with instructions to plant in isolation and report results to Ames Agricultural College next fall. Apply to George S Forest Miles Iowa at once due to limited supply.
E. F. Dennis advertises registered Short-horn bulls and yearlings for sale at the old homestead in Tiffin. Bulls include seven yearlings and three two-year-olds offered at seventy five dollars each.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.