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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1903
Page
1
In New Orleans on August 2 yellow fever cases surge with about forty new daily infections, plus forty-four earlier cases, raising the epidemic. Deaths for the day reach eight, up from six in the prior twenty four hours as governors quarrel over quarantine measures.
Albert B. Dugiel closes a year time lease for Nos 4 6 8 and 10 South Ibuque street to establish a large modern dance hall. Plans include second floor space 52 square feet complete with new dressing rooms lighting and up to date finishes.
Dr Frank E Murphy ranks high after state medical board exam following graduation in June His average is two percent above all peers in the class of 1903 Exact scores are not released His future location is not yet known
The E. C. Clifford bankruptcy proceedings close with a final unsecured dividend of 41.24 percent totaling 14,659. Owing to a secured claim of 16,000 that had to be paid, the dividend is considered remarkable. Referes Marner completed the long task of disposing the matter, leaving all parties satisfied.
M W Davis shows a life membership ticket issued by Johnson County Fair Association in 1868. Signatures include Geo Paul, president, and S E Paing, secretary. The ticket cost originally five hundred dollars.
Martin Jasper, injured last Friday in a fall down the St. James hotel elevator shaft, walked downtown from Mercy hospital yesterday. His recovery progresses rapidly and his escape from serious harm was remarkable.
Mrs Evilene Jones continues steady but slow improvement with daily changes seen over a week. She reports a new sensation each day as paralysis lessens and overall condition remains satisfactory. Paul Korab learns of his elderly uncle Thomas Korab's death in Linn County at eighty.
Nine young men were arrested after information led police to shot craps at the Rock Island main line depot. They were questioned by Mayor Bell, bail set at ten dollars each, and trials scheduled at city hall tonight. One arrestee reportedly has prior misdemeanors and is deemed of bad behavior.
About 150 business men from the city boarded special cars at 1 o clock and 2 30 p m for a Mid River Park picnic. They started despite threatening weather causing a delay and heard the Little Dutch Band play a farewell as the cars departed.
The death of J. E. Cuber occurred Tuesday at his home 303 Benton street after a three month illness from brain tumor. He leaves a wife and six children, with his mother, three brothers and as many sisters mourning. A hatter by trade, he was known in the city and was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge and Woodmen of America. The funeral, under Kosciusko Lodge No. 6, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from his residence.
Supervisor Joseph Pitlick expands court house square walk from four to five feet directs street commissioner to permit excavations for the broader sidewalk and complete the project.
The German Lutheran church at Sharon Center has been without a pastor for months. Rev. J G Hoerlein of this city will preach there next Sunday afternoon at 2 05 p m.
The Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the English Lutheran church plans a monthly meeting at Mrs. Jonathan Ham’s home five miles southeast of the city on Friday August 4 at 1 p.m. A program on “Japan, Woman’s Work” is prepared. If weather prevents the country trip, gatherings will be at the church at 2:30.
M and Mrs John White of Union hosted a harvest home party Saturday evening with rooms decorated in harvest grains. A lawn supper was served and guests enjoyed music dancing and singing. Seventy three people attended and many came from the city. each guest received a souvenir before leaving.
Mr. and Mrs. G F McMahon of 307 E Eighth street entertained a small luncheon gathering last evening in honor of Mrs Springmier of Iowa City who is visiting relatives in the Muscatine.
The W R C will meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Kirkwood's home. Initiations will occur for Mrs Kirkwood, Mrs Phoebe Lucas, and Mrs Vince Ream Hoxie. A picnic supper will follow on the lawn.
Dr and Mrs Arthur Craig entertained a party of friends at six o clock tea last evening at their home on the corner of Washington and Linn streets. E M Clark who had been in the university registrar office has resigned and gone to Chicago.
The German Lutheran church of this city schedules a three service missionary gathering on Sunday August 27 with Rev J G Hoerlein leading assisted by Rev P Eriest from Stillwater and Rev August Decker from Peoria Ul The event invites Solon and Sharon Center Lutherans to join and offers German English bilingual services in the morning and afternoon and German only in the evening.
Kosciusko Lodge No 6 I O O F holds a funeral service for John E Cuber. The meeting at Odd Fellows ball is on Thursday afternoon August 3 at 1 o clock. Lodge members urged to attend Eureka and other lodges invited to join the services. By order of the N G Jorn Stainger Secretary.
A city labor conference recommends Labor Day observance for the unions with the celebration set for Monday September 4. The Joint committee plans a morning Labor Day parade and riverfront picnic perhaps at Brighton Beach, aiming for a well attended event with a enjoyable program.
F A Stratton trades 60 acres in Hughes County South Dakota to Messrs Ward for the University place. Miss Matilda A Novak will be the new manager for the new owner now in possession.
The Citizen regrets canceling its Davenport excursion after Rock Island Railroad rescinded both the proposed rate and date. Public disappointment mirrored the paper’s own costs and planning, though Davenport and Moline citizens assured a warm reception had the trip proceeded.
F Ayers returns from Lawler trip. Richard G Bowen of Burlington visits the Bowens in town. Mrs Bert Mahana to spend weeks in Chicago and the East. Mrs George of North Liberty visits daughter Mrs Jesse Ham in Pleasant Valley township. Mrs A Dutcher heads to Rock Island Ill to see sisters. English Catholic church ladies society to be hosted by Mrs Jesse Ham in Pleasant Valley next Friday. Eugene Epstein manager of the Golden Eagle departs January 1 for Des Moines to oversee the Des Moines Golden Eagle.
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