Local social notes and real estate transfer
Miss Florence Joy returns from a six week Chicago trip. Freak R Hatch visited Cedar Rapids on business. Fred and Gilbert Rothweiler return from a three week visit with uncle Fred Bindler at Hills. D W Collins bought the Mrs Tuthill residence on Dubuque street for 2000 via Dennis Maher agency. Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church to meet at Mrs L G Sawyer Linn street Thursday afternoon. Mrs M J Wilson and son M S Wilson return to Chicago after visiting Mrs Adan Wilson on College Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Joy
Chicago
R. ‘Hatch
Cedar Rapids
Fred
Gilbert Rothweiler
Fred Bindler
Hills
D. W. Collins
Dennis Maher
M. J. Wilson
M.S. Wilson
Adan Wilson
College Hill
Death of infant of George Miller observed in city
Yesterday afternoon at 5 oclock the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George F Miller died at the family residence 817 South Dubuque street The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 oclock and burial was made in St Josephs cemetery The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will give an ice cream social Wednesday evening All are cordially invited B-9
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Miller
South Dubuque Street
S J. Joseph’s
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Lost Blue Envelope for Magazine Subscription Blanks
A blue envelope containing subscription blanks for a magazine is missing and should be returned to this office. No further details provided beyond the request to return the item.
Ideal Week For Growth Across State Crops Report
The weekly crop report notes an ideal week for immature crops with good harvest and threshing prospects. Oats reports show strong yields, spring wheat nearing finish, corn advancing well with high temperatures and ample moisture, and pastures persisting strongly. Apple yield is projected well below normal at about one third. August 1 figures show corn 94, spring wheat 93, oats 97, flax 78, potatoes 92, pastures 103, apples 40, grapes 91 percent conditions. Last year’s corresponding figures are listed for comparison.
Paroled Man Brogan Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail
John Brogan, released from an inebriate asylum on October 6, 1904, returned to drinking and faced the mayor after a Monday incident. He pled guilty to drunkenness and received a 30 day jail term amid reports of property damage and a struggle during arrest. His mother suffered part of the disorder, and the home’s furniture was smashed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brogan
Eye Removed After Dynamite Injury At Tiffin
Wm. Ranshaw of Tiffin had his left eye removed yesterday after a dynamite capsule explosion injuring the eye last week. Doctors report the other eye should not be affected by the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ranshaw
Tiffin
Mayor Orders Trio Off to TM Pike
In the mayor's court Mayor Ball ordered three men to leave the TM pike for harvest duties. One of two drumkenness defendants was fined five dollars and costs and the other received a conditional sentence.
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Ball
Drumkenness
Christian Church Special Train to San Francisco
A chartered vestibule car train will depart Des Moines on August 6 at 2 15 pm for San Francisco. The round trip is for Christian Church members and friends from Iowa. For details and costs contact Mr J M Lucas Des Moines or Division Passenger Agent Jnc G Farmer Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
San Francisco
Cal
Christian Church
J. M. Lucas
Des. Moines
Jnc
G-Farmer
Cedar ,Rapids, Towa
Clarence Sponey Thrown From Horse. Injuries Serious
Word from Oasis reports Clarence Sporey nephew of Thomas Evans was seriously injured last Sunday afternoon when thrown from a horse. He sustained a broken shoulder blade and two ribs were broken. The attending physician reports the boy resting quite comfortably.
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Citizen
Oasis
Clarence Sporey
Thomas Evans
Leamer to Remain Pastor at English Lutheran Church
Rev. A. B. Leamer will stay as pastor of the English Lutheran church in Iowa City indefinitely unless the congregation desires otherwise. The Lutheran Guide notes rumors of resignation are unfounded as he is highly respected and has resisted offers from other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Leamer
English Lutheran Church
Leamer
Lutheran Guide
Iowa City
H King Passes Away In Racine At 75
Charles H. King who supervised the post office construction in the city was buried in Racine Wisconsin on Monday at seventy five years old. A notice arrived here detailing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H.” King
Racine
Wis
Morris Dwyer House Burns in Oasis Fire
Oasis correspondent reports Morris Dwyer lost his farm house to a Monday afternoon blaze between 3 and 4 o clock. J Piersall and Mrs Picisall were away at neighbors and most household goods were destroyed. Fire likely started in the chimney. House insured for 1750 dollars with current coverage unclear. Marquette Council 842 Knights of Columbus plan their annual basket picnic at Hotz's boat house tomorrow with a balloon ascension and urge all members to attend.
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Oasis
Morris Dwyer
J. Piersall
Picisall
Marquette Council
Knights , of Columbus
Hotz
Markets Report From Iowa City Brokerage Listing
Today markets report from P W Dehner broker Iowa City shows Chicago live stock receipts with hogs around 20 000 and heavier trading to 6 20 plus mixed and cattle receipts at 19 000 with beef and dairy prices listed. Grain receipts include wheat corn and oats with totals and estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I P.W. Dehner Broker
E. Washington Street
Iowa City
Chicago
Hutter _ sees
Mullin & Meeaner
Hummer Mill CO
Iowa
Quieting Title Suit in Iowa City Property
Petition filed in Johnson County District Court seeks to quiet title to parts of outlot 5 and blocks in J Warren Clark addition to Iowa City. Plaintiffs Wetherby families claim over forty years of possession and seek fee simple ownership. Respondents Shipman Donnell and Doyle groups must appear by September rnb term start 1905 or risk default and decree. Attorney Mitton Remsey represents plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Shipman
Elizabeth Shipman
Laura S Donnell
Edwin C. Donnell
Patrick Doyle
Clerk of the
District Court
Johnson County
Iowa
Catherine M. Wetherby
Carrie M. Wetherby
Iowa City
J. Warren Clark
Towa City
Mitton Remsey
Quieting title case in Johnson County Iowa
Frank A. Allen and Emma R. Champion petition to quiet title to Lot Gin Block 3. They claim sole ownership in fee and seek judgment if defendants do not appear by September 11, 1905. Notice names Harriett Borland, John Borland, Chauncy Borland, Bruce Borland, Kate Borland, Wilmina Borland, Mary Davis and Stella Lyon Morsman. Attorney Mitton Remery signs for plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett B. Borland
John Borland
Chauncy Borland
Bruce Borland
John J. Borland
Kate Borland
Wilmina
Borland
W. D. Borland
Mary Davis
Stella Lyon Morsman
District Court
Johnson County
Iowa
Frank A. Allen
Emma R. Champion
A. D
Mitton Remery
James Mongovan Takes the Pledge
James Mongovan drank heavily last night and faced a mayor's order. The mayor sentenced him to ten days in jail but stayed the sentence if he would take the pledge. Mongovan complied and received the pledge from Father Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mongovan
Mongovan
Father Ward
Dressmaking head to study fall gown styles
Madame Burich, leader of Yetter store dressmaking, departed for the east last night to study new fall styles for gowns and skirts. She will be away for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Burich
Yetter
East
Lindsay Buys Plumbing Firm From Osborne
J G Lindsay has purchased the plumbing business formerly controlled by John D Osborne. Osborne will remain as manager of the growing enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D Osborne
J. G. Lindsay
John D. Osborne
Mr. Osborne
Marriage of Helen Sanders and Jobo Heck In Cedar Rapids
This evening at 8 at the brides parents home Mr and Mrs AJ B Sanders Cedar Rapids the marriage of Miss Helen Sanders and Jobo Heck of this city will take place. Wes Emmons and Jobo Heck Sr of this city attend. They will reside in a Fickes flat on South Dubuque Street.
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AJ. B. Sanders
Cedar Rapids
Helen Sanders
Jobo Heck
Wes Emmons
Fickes
Only Rhinoceros in America on Display in Iowa City
The sole rhinoceros in the United States, owned by Ringling Brothers, is a four year old two horned specimen in their big menagerie. It is healthy and well grown. Ringlings have refused offers to sell it, and it may be seen in Iowa City on August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ringling Brothers
Iowa City
Rich Vein Struck at Van Buren Mine Report
Ward received a report from White Cloud Mining Co stating a very rich vein has been struck at the Van Buren mine and it will soon be placed on a profitable basis. This marks the second mine the company has brought to such a condition, with the company owning six and a quarter mines.
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Ward
Hera
White Cloud Mining Company
van Buren
St Wenceslaus Social Tonight on Church Lawn
Local church groups host a social on the church lawn this evening. Residents Eugenia Ballard returns from Cedar Falls summer school, while Miss Ella Williams visits Columbus Junction and Chautauqua. Mrs Worley and family plan Palisades camping before September return. Edward Brehm, treated after a horse kick, leaves university hospital for Newhall with father, still recovering from injury.
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St. Wenceslaus
Eugenia Ballard
Cedar Falls
J. A. Darner
Lloyd
Oxford
Brooklyn
Ella Williams
Columbus Junction
O. Worley
Palasades
Edward Brehm
University Hospital
Newhall
Yellow fever unlikely to reach Iowa City say expert
Dr J C Shrader of the state notes no danger of yellow fever spreading in Iowa City as the key mosquito vector does not inhabit the state. A case could arrive by train but an epidemic is considered impossible here. He recalls war era cases in Georgia and cites possible spread to Philadelphia or southern Illinois only. Wanted two rooms for rent at this office.
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Iowa City
Toe
J. C. Shrader
Dr. Sprader
Georgia
Philadelphia
Illinois
Vacation habits differ east and west in United States
A review of how summer time off is viewed across the nation contrasts the East’s broad vacation culture with the West’s limited breaks. It notes Harpers Weekly’s observations, mentions New York office norms, and compares English domestic service with American practices during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harpers Weekly
In & Word
New Yorker
Uttle Echa
New York
East
West
England
Stop Orator Clock Lets Speakers Limit Time
British clergyman Rev Forbes Winslow invents a special clock to curb long sermons. A movable ten minute dial colored white green red blue yellow and black sits under a stationary triangle, signaling the speaker when to stop. The color shown marks his allotted speaking time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyter
Forbes
Winslow
Blys
London
Telephones On Barber Chairs Spark Paterson Trend
Telephones installed on barber chairs in Paterson New Jersey have become a popular fad. The setup began in an office building barber shop where a businessman can talk to his office while being shaved. The barber reports the phones help many of his busy customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
The
New York Times
Sritenaia to Japan War Effort Poem Echoes Across Sea
An archaic verse from London Spectator by Ernest Myers speaks of a century of struggle and distant warlike memory as nations look to Japan. The poem references tyranny, western light, and a saving blow, noting Nelson and a call to faithful vigilance.
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Sritenaia
Japan
Ernest Myers
London Spectator
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Irish’s University Business College
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Gis
Reogh
Wor Ranshaw
Crank
Hoffelder Bros
Msgall
Clarence Sponey
A- B. Leamer
Chas
H. King
Tows City
J. Piersell
amiLe
Ormy’s
Bios
Lord Tuly
Mere Bae
James
G. Lindsay
Denee We Society
Sanders-Heck
Rich Veto
Lee
Favoire
Zir
Ene
Nelson
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