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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1903
Page
1
From Newport News, August 7, the Dolphin, Mayflower and other convoys bearing Russian and Japanese commissioners left the harbor at eight this morning. M Witte departed for Boston by special train, while all members of both delegations were aboard their respective ships.
A 18 year old, Hinkley, drowned while bathing near River Junction. Edgar Fountain tried to save him but failed. The body was recovered after several hours. the family in distress, interment at Lone Tree.
Local items note D. J. H. Ward visiting Tama with husband, while G. S. W. Killen visits Lake, Wisconsin. J. W. Andrews of St. Louis visits friends in the city. Steiner family plans wintering in the west. Los Angeles context includes Mixui¢ Boutts on vacation with friends. Fred Bishop and son from Cedar were guests last week. Juanita Stephen of Spirit Lake visits the Ware home. Bert Northrop from Colorado Springs is mentioned with a perfume factory fire rumor. Friends hope for recovery amid financial strains.
Fragmentary note mentions payment if failure occurs and references E. W. Grave's signature on each tablet. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Miss Himma Harvat, formerly with Lee and Harvat of this city, is visiting friends. Now in Kirksville Missouri she runs a successful book and stationery business and is regarded as a high class businesswoman expert in her field.
Charles L. Green a write up man and professional traveler jumped the hotel bill at Hotel OReilly last Thursday night and fled toward the Nebraska state line taking all his baggage. The sheriff may pursue him to Nebraska and bring him back to face consequences. The Citizen questioned the man’s past dealings but kept its own transactions with him intact while noting suspicions arose in the final days.
Milton Hahn, infant son of Mr and Mrs Haha, died last Thursday at the parental home on the east side. The funeral was held at 10 in the Lutheran church and burial followed in Oakland cemetery.
A party of about fifteen left the city Saturday for a weeklong trip to Minnocks on the Cedar River. They carry tents provisions and fishing tackle to seek complete relaxation away from business troubles. Among the travelers were Rick Bowen Mae Roland Lewis Harvard and Vincent Lewis.
Farmers report many have little threshing to do as fields yield poorly this season. Some owners planted substantial land to grain and completed harvests despite overall low output. The note highlights widespread hardship among farm workers and landowners.
Elaborate preparations are underway for tomorrow evenings regular fortnightly dancing party at the Country Club. Organizers expect one of the best summer events with lively entertainment and socializing for guests.
Patrick Curry of Hardin township petitions the county court to grant permission to sell his 20 acres of land. He states he is feeble and unable to provide for his own keeping and that his wife is of unsound mind, seeking court authorization to dispose of his property.
A new launch will operate between this city and Coralville once the dam is finished. It will carry two passengers and move to Iowa City with a planned boat livery nearby. Mr. Bitgerald notes he will relocate his boathouse to Iowa City when the dam is complete. H B Mofit, from Des Moines, visited Marshaltown on business with Jordan and Moffit and plans to travel to Des Moines afterward.
The Methodist Sunday school in this city schedules its annual picnic for next Wednesday at the Sylvanus Joheson farm along the Prairie du Chien road.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wilson hosted a pleasant launch ride on the Iowa river above Coralville on Friday evening. The Misses Nettie and Ida Speidel are visiting friends in Washington as Mrs. Arthur Cox visits Ottumwa.
Preliminary hearing for Matt Maher Peter Wise and John Rziebeck charged with assault and intent to kill in the July 31 incident proceeds before Mayor Ball. State prosecutor Fairchild presents witnesses including Joe Gerber and Steiner with defense objections noted. The defendants remain free on bond as hearings continue.
Ruth Dewey of Agnewville Virginia was thought doomed by cholera infantum last summer. Her father credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a rapid recovery after one small bottle. The notice notes the product is sold by all druggists and mentions a church ice cream social Wednesday evening hosted by the Ladies Aid Society.
A wartime style column urges frugal habits noting the average man saves at most ten percent of income and spends nine dollars on living costs per dollar saved. It argues small savings like seeds or medicine purchases now prevent larger costs later and promotes Chambedyclai Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by druggists.
Cap William Ranshaw of Tiffin was injured last week when a dynamite cap exploded in his hand. The tips of his fingers were mangled and his face was burned slightly. He is now recovering and doing nicely.
James Butler sustained a serious hand injury last week when caught beneath a heavy stone and will be unable to work for some time. In other local notes, William Collins has purchased the estate of the late Mrs. Tuttle for 2,000.
Last Saturday evening Mrs El Vene Jones showed despairing heart action but has since rallied though her digestion failed and she cannot take nourishment. Messages were sent for her sister Mrs Cooper and her two children who arrived yesterday morning. Their presence steadied her and she rests more quietly though fears for the outcome remain. Judge Wade says the appellate court decision will have little bearing on the injunction suit pending in this city.
Simeon Graf returns from Milwaukee and hires Michael Geitl, an expert brewer, to oversee the Union Brewery in this city. A separate notice advertises a Christian Church special train to San Francisco on August gth from Des Moines, chartered for church members and friends with details via Mr. J M Lucas and Jac G Farmer.
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