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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1903
Page
13
Tokio reports the bulk of Sakhalin garrison surrendered. The force includes General Labnoff governor of the island, with officers and 200 men, totaling about 3 200 troops.
From Tokio on August 4, advance guards of the hostile forces are within rifle range of the Tumen river. A related clash is anticipated as the only imminent conflict on the front.
Eight inmates escaped from the county jail in Ious City during the morning, triggering a manhunt and security reviews. No injuries reported. Local authorities vow to recapture suspects and review facility procedures.
Captain Smith and Mrs. Walsh will arrive next Thursday to lead the local Salvation Army corps in De Kalb Illinois. Smith, past commander in Army circles, is described as a capable leader with extensive Army experience. John Smith newly departed led a recent division operation and left on the midnight train.
The city council will hear objections on the Madison Street sewer project. Officials plan to review bids and proceed with routine business, including arranging for new notices and completing remaining work items. A Sisters' ice cream social at the lawn is scheduled for Saturday evening.
Rock Island System offers a Cedar Rapids excursion on the 6th featuring a three-game baseball lay between Rapids and Blooming teams. The Rock will sell round trips to Cedar Rapids for a small fare.
At about nine last night an accident on Dubuque street south of the railroad track involved a hack used for special duty. A woman, initially feared seriously injured, was attended by a physician who found injuries only to the meré benices and no broken bones. She resides in the northern part of town near the cemetery.
Leonard F. Meade, an instructor at the Grinnell high school, wed Miss Katherine Persons in a Wednesday evening ceremony at the bride’s home in Grinnell. Prof L F Parker of Iowa College officiated. The couple plan to reside on Town Avenue after Sept. 1 and were greeted by many Town City residents.
At the Darland residence the ladies of the Christian church division enjoy an afternoon social at Mrs. Darland's Woodlawn home. An interesting program added to the pleasant gathering.
Invites announce the forthcoming marriage of Miss Mae Amelia Greer daughter of Mr and Mrs F C Greer of Clear Creek township and Ralph Edwards to be held at 6 30 o clock on Wednesday evening August 23 in the local area. celebration details follow in family notices.
The Ladies Aid Society of the English Lutheran church will hold a picnic next Wednesday at Mrs. Caroline Roser's home in Coralville. Organizers say plans are under way for a pleasant gathering.
Miss Matilda White and Miss Emma White of Union plan a lawn social Saturday evening to entertain friends. The event invites neighbors and local guests to enjoy an informal gathering on the lawn.
Tomorrow evening the Rathbone Sisters will host two lawn socials at the 1A T Calkins home on College street to raise funds and community spirit.
J. D. Runyan of Butler ville reports the Peculiar disappearance of painful indigestion symptoms after using Dr King's New Lila Pills. He claims they are a perfect remedy for dizziness sour stomach headache and constipation. Guaranteed at Henry Louis and W. E. Shrader. Price and age not specified.
A last Wednesday report of a burglary at a residence is denied by the family who claim no knowledge of any attempt or loss. They say silverware did not disappear and deny missing valuables. The family positioned themselves after the incident was reported.
Horace Sanders plans an easy trip to Wisconsin and Iowa. Secretary J. H. Mahoney and the association visit Waterloo this week to oversee facers there. Mrs. Marcus Hall of Cedar Rapids, Mrs Bar and Miss Linella of Chicago are visiting the city. Mr and Mrs J W Dillman return to Washington after visiting at Dr Bs water home. Insurance adjustors settled a loss in Unions township. Ladies invite help with flower work for Coaching Parade on Dubuque Street. Badies take orders for flowers at headquarters on Dubuque Street.
Reports indicate Fatin Kelley sustained a skull base fracture last Monday with grave condition on admission. Doctors note some improvement but remain cautious about recovery while the patient rests and avoids head activity most of the day.
Maher Wise and Rizecheck remain in county custody after confinement since last Tuesday on assault charges against John Kelley. Bond set by Mayor Ball at 1900 dollars has not been posted, delaying their release pending bond security.
Three baseball games are slated in Cedar Rapids on Sunday the sixth between Cedar Rapids and Bloomington teams. The Rock Island will sell round trip tickets to Cedar Rapids for 50 cents.
Articles of incorporation filed for the Iowa Manufacturers Insurance Company with offices in Waterloo. Board includes T. Carson of Davenport as second vice president and S. W. Mercer of Iowa City as treasurer, drawing interest from locals.
If weather stays favorable this week and not troublesome, paving of Iowa Avenue will begin Monday. William Borrabin has nearly finished Creston paving and will soon move to the avenue project at high speed.
Mrs Huffman widow of Frank Hatch of this city attends the funeral of her mother at Baraboo Wisconsin. Mrs Hatch reached the bedside shortly before her mother's death. Mrs Huffman had been a frequent visitor to this city and is known locally. Her husband is master mechanic on the Milwaukee Road.
Yesterday in Squire Barber’s court Thomas J. Kelley married Jennie Roymine. The bride is a city resident and the groom hails from Dubuque.
Adelaide Goodrell Lonvel Abrams and Edith Boarts were selected as delegates from the Congregational Christian Endeavor Society to attend this year s state convention at Newton Iowa.
Frank Carson buys a little over five acres overlooking the Iowa River north of town from Mrs Mary Clark. He plans a summer home later, citing the beautiful grounds and ideal country residence potential.
Mrs. Al Miller of Solon is in the city today. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Jones have gone West for a visit in Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Robinson expect to leave tomorrow for Chicago, where they will stay about a month. W. D. Lichty will oversee remaining stock that has not yet sold.
Larry Ginter won the free for all pace despite a heavy, rain soaked track. Young Pat finished second, Baby Kid placed third, and Josie Egan fourth as Potterhavez and Josie Egan prepare for Davenport onward legs with times around 2 07 to 2 11.
A hospital patient identified as Mrs Jones remains largely unchanged day to day yet shows overall gradual improvement. She sleeps well at night and receives substantial nourishment. Limbs show little change though overall condition slowly improves.
The county supervisors will meet next Monday in regular monthly session to consider bills and open bids for cement walk around the courthouse. On Tuesday they will view a road in Fremont township as part of their agenda.
Unknown parties have been operating the gum and candy slot machines with dummy coins in this area, causing sorrow to the owners. The punishment for such space acts is described as severe.
William Bedell of Flat Rock Michigan reports using Bucklea's Arnica Salve for ulcers sores and cancers and says it is the best health dressing he has found. It soothes heals cuts sores and scalds and is sold at Henry Louis' and W E Schrader's with a guaranteed claim.
A neat colored woman tells the mayor she wants an officer to remove Edwin Mack from her house to protect her clothes. The marshal started to locate Mack but he had fled the ranch earlier that afternoon.
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