Marching Orders Set for Keokuk Trip by Local Company
Captain KR Howell of Company 7, Fiftieth Regiment, received orders to move from Iowa City on April 28 by train to Burlington then Keokuk. The unit will wear khaki, carry dress uniforms in baggage, and bring blanket bags with overcoats. Meals will be supplied in Keokuk and at the expo parade. They arrive St Louis the evening of April 29 and depart May 2 for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. P. Howell
Iowa City
Burlington
Keokuk
St. Louis
Local Briefs Highlight Town News And Travel
Joshua Secrest sails to Canada to inspect land holdings. Rev. J. W. Matone to preach for Rev. S. J. Wright. Union township lumbering for barn and new house projects noted. Andrew Frick visits Town City after 13 years away. Mrs. D. F. Rosencranz and son return from Davenport. Mrs. Clymer Coldren, in Las Vegas, NM, not improving. sister Carrie Shamo with her. H. Thompson of Scott township eyes Linn street houses. Cedar Rapids university extension secures Prof. T. H. Macbride for 1905 04 season. Ex Mayor Charles Lewis household goods arrive from Douglas, Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Matone
S. J. Wright
Jacobs’Probest
Union Township
T. C. Carson
Robert N. Carson
Davenport
Andrew Frick
D. F. Rosencranz
Herman
Clymer Coldren
Las Vegas
N. M
Carrie Shamo
H. Thompson
Scott Township
Linn Street
Capt
S. B. Pryce
Cedar Rapids University Extension Center
T. H. Macbride
Charles Lewis
Douglass
Wyoming
Lewis
Wassan Wins Sociology Scholarship at University
Clarence Wassan, a senior in this year’s class, won the university sociology scholarship over twelve contestants in a prestigious appointment. The award represents one of the highest honors given by the university this year. Also listed are rental offerings of 40 acres blue grass and timber pasture with water for 75 dollars, tied to Julia Debrie and Clarence Debrie Morrison, and 40 acres in the Peter Debrie estate in Johnson County for 75 dollars cash, Riverside Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Wassan
Wasson
Julia Debrie
Clarence Debrie Morrison
Peter Debrie
Johnson
County
Riverside
Up to the sill course on medical laboratory project
The report notes progress on the building with the sill course advancing as steel work for the third floor is prepared. Steel is hoisted for installation and once fire proofing and stone work proceed, workers will move to the anatomical building for rapid completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anatomical
Slavata Plans New Residence at Fairchild and Van Buren
Charles Slavata decides to construct a new house this summer on his property at the corner of Fairchild and Van Buren streets. He sold the old house to Albert Kostal, which will be removed. J. J. Hoth holds the contract for construction, and the new residence will be modern in all its appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Slavata
Fairchild and
van Buren Streets
Albert Kostal
J. J. Hoth
Bad Accident Injures Mrs. Presson In Dubuque Street Crash
Mrs. A T Presson was severely injured when her electric car crashed along Dubuque street last evening. The vehicle’s gear slipped while she tried to turn it off and she struck the steering gear and was knocked unconscious before being taken home after aid arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Presson
Slong Dubuque Street
Xi Psi Phi
Birs. Presson
Presson
Sons of the Revolution elect Iowa officers in Davenport meeting
At Davenport the annual Sons of the Revolution Iowa meeting elected officers for the year and named two Davenport members as national alternates. Banquet speakers included Mrs Mara Purdy Peck on Mothers of the Revolution and Octave Thanet’s Alice French. The Ryerson bridge project nears completion with the last span steel in place and rivets to be finished by late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Sons of the Revollion
Iowa
Towa City
George E. MacLean
A. Swisher
Council of Administration
Judson Keith Weming
Dubuque
Wiliam C. Wadsworth
E. 5S. Hammatt
H. 5, Ballord
James B. Mason
L. HK. Jones
Town Falls
J. B. Donaldson
D. D
Mara Purdy Peck
Alice French
Octave Thanet
Ryerson
Commparty
Iowa College Baseball Prospects Noted By 1892 St Paul Captain
W C Alvord former Western League third baseman and 1892 St Paul captain visited Des Moines and spoke on Iowa college baseball. He called players green, urged heavier bats, better bunting, and strong leadership from a field captain to guide the team’s development this season. He plans another visit to monitor Iowa’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Alvord
Alford
Iowa
Des Metes
Capital City
Des Moines
Alvord
Toledo
Kansas City
Cleveland
Washington
Mrr
St. Paul
Sheen
Ferdinand, Westhemer & Sons, Distillers
St. Joseph
Bunting
Elected Officers of Trinity Church Woman's Auxiliary
Last Monday at Mrs O Startsuman home the annual meeting of Trinity church Woman's Auxiliary elected officers for the year President Miss Mary Wessles Vice-President Mrs Eleanor Riggs Treasurer Miss Cora Morrison Secretary Mrs Startsman Retiring president Mrs Hattie Welsh declined re election Members to prepare missionary papers for monthly meetings Installation of Rev Mr Wylie as pastor of the Presbyterian church will be held Thursday at 730 p m Ministers and congregations are invited to attend Signed Tr A Willis Clerk Session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Startsuman
Woman's Auxiliary
Missionary Society of Trinity Church
Mary Wessles
Eleanor 8. Riggs
Cora Morrison
Startsman
Hattie Welsh
Reverend Johnson Bids Farewell to City Students
Rev Dana C Johnson announced his departure for Cincinnati after delivering a campus address on The Church as a Power in the World. Students and faculty regret his leaving as he heads to a new charge in about a week to ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana C. Johnson
Cincinnati
New Residence Planned Next to Christian Church
Robert Lorenz plans a spring construction of a modern residence on the lot adjacent to the Christian Church. The design emphasizes convenience and attractive features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lorenz
Christian Church
City Treasurer J E Switzer Surprised by Birthday Visit
The genial city treasurer J E Switzer was surprised last Monday evening when about a dozen friends dropped in. Although he did not count on the date being his birthday, the guests marked the anniversary with a celebratory gathering. Birthday cake and refreshments followed the informal amble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Switzer
Military Ball Invitations for Town Battalion Event
Invitations issued for a Military Ball at Smiths Armory on May 15 by the University of Town Battalion of Cadets in honor of Governor A B Qummis and staff. Colonel George R Burnett commands the event ensuring its success with a large anticipated attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Town Battalion of Cadets
A. B. Qummis
Smith’s
George R. Burnett
Comandant
Perjury Complaint in Divorce Case Arrests Slater
Complainant in divorce proceedings charges Thomas J. Slater with perjury tied to statements in his affidavit. Hearing before Justice Horack set for next Tuesday morning. Slater released on 300.00 pounds bond awaiting action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Slater
Horack
Slater
Justice of the Peace
Accident on North Dodge street injures riderless buggy
On North Dodge street near Attorney Vincent Zmunt home a branch with rider jumped into a buggy. John Craig was thrown out but not seriously injured. The buggy suffered noticeable damage. Also listed is a for sale refrigerator inquiries at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Street
Vincent Zmunt
John Craig
Craig
Zeigler Stops Train on Rock Island Tracks
Patrol wagon called to Rock Island tracks near Burlington street station last Monday evening after a freight train halted when its engineer found a man lying on the rails. John Zeigler, a local horseman, was removed from the track twice but returned to lie down again. Police later searched the scene without locating him, unclear whether he was injured or fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Burlington Street
John Zeigler
John
Zeigler
Iowa City Men Plan Week Visit to Pierre South Dakota
A party of Iowa City gentlemen led by Vincent Zmunt Dr J B Carder and William Boone departed last evening for Pierre South Dakota. They expect to be away five to ten days and will visit several points across the state during their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Pierre
Vincent Zmunt
J. B. Carder
William Boone
Country Club entertained by Mrs Coast and Mr Musser
Last Monday evening the Country Club hosted an event featuring Mrs. P. C. Coast and William Musser who were prize winners at a previous winter party. They were expected to entertain the other guests, with Berryhill's orchestra providing music and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C.coast
William Musser
Political Science Club hears Dean Currier on Cannon Hill Town
Last Monday Judge M. J. Wade hosted the Political Science Club at his Clinton Street home. Dean A. Sn. Currier presented a paper titled A Typical Hill Town in New England, based on Currier’s Cannon New Hampshire origin, and the description pleased the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Wade
Political Science Club
Clinton Street
Dean A. SN. Currier
New England
Dean Currier
Cannon, N. H
Kinny and Greasar Tie at St Marys Church
Charles Kinny and Miss Carolyne Greasar were married yesterday morning at St Marys Church. The ceremony at 8 o clock was performed by Reverend A. J. Schulte with Theresa Greasar as bridesmaid and George Greasar, the bride’s brother, serving as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary's Church
Charles Kinny
Carolyne Greasar
A. J. Schulte
Theresa Greasar
George Greasar
Moon Family Hosted Evening at North Dubuque Residence
Miss Mollie Moon hosted an entertaining evening with her brothers Milton Moon and Dr M B Moon at the Moon residence on North Dubuque street. The function featured music and refreshments for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Moon
Milton Moon
M. B. Moon
Moon
North Dubuque Street
To Meet Miss Hogan and Elder Daughters Invite
Secretary announces Elder Daughters invite members to meet Miss Hogan at Mrs Milton Remley’s home Thursday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sg Fifty-fist Regiment
Joshua Secrest
Canada
Ed. Lewis
Sons OF Revolution
W.C. Alvord
Woman's Auxiliary of
Trinity Church
Tr A. Willis
Serene Ene
Ener Ene
Squire J. F. Horak
Withj
Burlington Street Station
South Bakota
Moon Over
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Coast & Son
The
American Clothiers
Kinny
Greasar
Miss Hogan
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