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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1903

Page

13

Rags Wanted and Local Notes From The Iowa Citizen

The Iowa Citizen reports requests for rags at the office and a string of local notes. Mentions officials Milton Remley and George W. Ball, visits by Harry Gilby of Woonsocket, and health updates on XH Edwards and Henry Lindsley. Social events include a dancing party at HL hall and visits among families in Tiffin, Union township, Oskaloosa, and Cedar Rapids area.

Thomas Milton Remley Marengo George W. Ball Davenport Harry Gilby Woonsocket Frank Mary Jones Oskaloosa Cyrus Tudor Union Township I. C State Board of Law Examiners C. C. Ebersale Toledo Upham P. C Shawano Wisconsin

Des Moines Music Festival Ticket Sale Details

Rock Island System agents within 150 miles of Des Moines offer tickets to Des Moines and return at a fare and one third for the May 16 festival. For full information, contact the nearest ticket agent. Five Feeples Steam Laundry.

Rock Island System Des Moines

City Council Meeting Recaps Taxes Bonds and Public Works

City council met at City Hall last Friday with petitions on tax relief for Eien Rankin and Estelle Morseman, library site tax remission for Judge Wade, and a tax refund for John Shae. A measure to remove the College Green bandstand passed, bids for sidewalks were invited, and several street and utility items were approved or discussed.

Eien Rankin Earm Estelle E. Morseman Dodge Street Wade John Shae Edwin B. Wilson College Green Hanley Burlington Street Miller Tree W. F. Main Summit Street Stouffer Malcom Kemp Penntysiite Town Avenue Edwin Rabenau Miller Printing Company Jra FE Tullas Frank Yavorskey L. A. Clearman

Horse Pasture Near Town Leads to Frayed Fence Notes

A fragment describes a site at 120-122 Dubuque St where a horse pasture has a short wire without barbs and lacks running water. Francis Kane is associated with the location.

Francis Kane Dubuque St

Professor Sims Leaves for Denver After Brother’s Illness

Professor A V Sims travels to Denver after telegrams reveal his brother H M Sims is in critical condition at Mercy Hospital and likely to need an operation. Sims was slated as a delegate to the National Good Roads Convention in St Louis, with Cochran possibly representing Johnson County.

A. V. Sims Denver Colo Hh. 3. Sims H. OS. Sims Sun and Moon Mining and Milling Company Professor Sims St. Louis Davenport George T. Baker George S. Carson J. C. Cochran Carson Cummins Cochran Johnson County

National Educational Association Meeting Train Tickets Sale

Tickets for the National Educational Association annual meeting are marketed on Nickel Plate Road routes from July 2 to 5 with return travel July 8 to 12. Additional return limits apply with Joint Agent. premium dining car meals offered on American Club Plan from 35c to $1.00 and a la carte service. Contact John V. Calahan at 15 Adams St Chicago for departure times and details.

National Educcatonal Association Nickel Plate Road John V. Calahan Adams St Chicago

Encouraging News From Las Vegas Ailing Daughter-in-Law Improves

Mrs Coldren hears from her daughter-in-law in Las Vegas that she is considerably better. Earlier fears she might not recover have faded as promising news arrives. Clymer Coldren, who had traveled southwest seeking health, recalls the worried time.

Mary C Coldren Las Vegas Clymer Coldren

Rushing the Season Brings First Corn Planting

On Friday April 24 Joseph Mc Callister planted the first corn of the season a mile and a half south of the city. He is among those who prefer being ahead of time rather than behind time.

Joseph McCallister Mr. McCallister

Local Social Notes and Civil Case Update

Miss Susan Knott visits with Miss Ethel Swire while Miss Louise Brockett of Des Moines visits locally. A petition in E F Clapp versus Frank Sadier seeks judgment on a $550 mortgage with execution. Dr J B Fickes, from Beatrice Nebraska, visits with his parents and practices dentistry. Samuel P Fry, noted West Lucas farmer, tours the city and his stock farm stands out. J B Smalley, C R L P Iowa division superintendent, and Trainmaster F M Jones travel in private car on No 2 east. Attorney George A Ewing leaves for Lancaster to visit his ailing mother seeking her speedy recovery.

Leland Stanford University Iowa City John Nash Cando, N. D Harriman Wesley Holt College Af Law Galesburg Raymond H. Swartz College of Liberal Arts U. S J. B. Smailey Walter M. Davis Des Moines St. Louis Keokuk Roosevelt Cummins Susan Knott Ethel Swire Louise Brockett E. F. Clapp Frank Sadier J. B. Fickes Doctor Fickes Beatrice Nebraska Samuel P. Fry West Lucas Mr. Fry J. B. Smalley Iowa F. M. Jones George A. Ewing Lancaster

Junior Prom at the Armory for Class of 1904

A large crowd attended the junior prom at the Armory last Friday evening, described as the social event of the Class of 1904. Decorations used green and white with about one hundred incandescent lamps, the program distribution praised, and several out of town guests listed including Miss Brocket and others from Des Moines, Burlington, Waterloo, Emmettsburg, Davenport.

the Armory Armory Misses Brocket Weeles Des Moines Krrchbaum Burlington Joder and Rancaail Waterloo Robbins Jackson Emmettsburg Knott Davenport

Agents Wanted for West Apple Fruit Line

Auctioned advertisement from Albert son & Hobbs Bridgeport Ind offers agents needed to sell a large assortment of fruits including apples pears peaches plums cherries and small fruits. Stock guaranteed first class true to name with high commissions and weekly pay. Fine outfits free. Stock billed packed and loaded into cars in their buildings. Terms available.

Nickel Plate Superior Train Service Links Major Cities

Nickel Plate Road offers daily express trains between Chicago and New York City with routes to Fort Wayne Findlay Fostoria Erie Buffalo and Boston. Dining cars serve American Club meals 35 to 1.00, with lowest rates and no excess fare. Chicago offices at Harrison Street Fifth Avenue Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. John Y. Calahan is General Agent at 113 Adams Street Room 298.

Nickel Plate Road Chicago Ft. Wayne Finlay Fostoria Erie Buffalo New York City Boston Chicago Depot Harrison St Fifth Ave Adams St Auditorium John Y. Calahan Seo Oo' Moran

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