Ore Not Tarted Today on Iowa Avenue Paving
Work on the Iowa avenue bitulithic paving was not begun today by William rrabinu. Stakes must be located by the engineer before work starts, and delays are tied to a petition circulated by F. G. L. Houser to defer paying options until spring. Houser favors the paying plan, delaying action due to a council meeting.
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Ork
Iowa Avenue
William Rrabinu
Rengineer
F. G. L. Houser
Ting
Prof
Houser
Trouble in the Air on Hast Daven Disturbance Highlighted
Saturday evening a disturbance near Hast Daven led to a quick response by City Hall officer Rowe. No fights occurred. two men fought briefly after heated words but one was detained and later released without charges as tempers cooled.
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Ceman Rowe
Finger Injures Toddler In Washing Machine Incident
A two year old boy of EB, E. was severely injured this morning after his finger was pulled into a washing machine during its operation. Doctors attempted to save the finger with three incisions and dressings, but the salvage was uncertain.
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Ysician
Society notes highlight wedding plans and social events
A reception at Mrs. H. Be ds home on 347 South Governor Street honors her son P. Edwards and his bride Miss Melia Greer ahead of their August 23 wedding. An August 25 reception is planned in the evening. Earlier, Mr. and Mrs. Plum hosted a picnic for friends of their daughter Maude after her fifth birthday, with a pleasant afternoon at Cole's interurban.
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H. BE
Governor Street City
P. Edwards
Melia Greer
Gust
Cole’s
Mrs. Plum
Maude
Party in Union Township Sparks a Pleasant Evening
Emma and Libbie Smithen hosted about fifty friends in Union Township on a Saturday evening filled with dancing and singing, reporting a most pleasant time.
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Emma
Libbie
Union Township
Beating the Mayor: Drunk Case Goes to Court This Morning
A local case before the mayor involved multiple intoxicated suspects. One individual received ten days. another, previously detained, faced a longer sentence, while a third offender was fined or released.
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Apho
Woman who escaped hospital taken to Mercy hospital
Mrs. Thos. Wisnosky formerly at University hospital for nervousness escaped last week in a moment of unsettled mind. She has a baby a few months old who will stay at the University hospital for care. Her home is in Monroe township.
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Thos. Wisnosky
University Hospital
Mercy Hospital
Convention program for Municipal League in Burlington
The state Municipal League Convention will be held in Burlington on September 13 and 14. Governor Cummins and Chicago Mayor Dunne head the speaker list with addresses, reports, and discussions scheduled across both days including a Mississippi river trip. Prof. C. B. Margowan will discuss sewerage and sanitation, and Frank E. Stebbins is a league trustee with many local officials expected to attend as in past years.
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Municipal League
Burlington
Cummins
Dunne
Chicago
Burlinston
Mississippi
C. 8. Margowan
Frank EK. Stebbins
Mrs Jones Unimproved After Stomach Trouble
Mrs Ell V Jones did not rest well last night as her stomach troubled her. The attempt to feed semi solid food was abandoned and she now receives only liquids. A Cedar Rapids specialist believes the skiograph indicates a location about five inches in front of the backbone.
George Wickham III Ill at Home in City
George Wickham III of this city is seriously ill at his home at 911 East Town Avenue. He has been ill for some time and is no better today.
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George Wickham
East Town Avenue
Marksmen shine in Fifty-fourth regiment shoot
Company I of Des Moines leads the state shoot with strong marksmen from the Fifty-fourth regiment. Top scores show Company E 565, Company M 559, Company I 332, and Company H 527 in the company team match.
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Des Moines
Dongwell
Hayden and Mendenhall Wed婚 in Wapello Iowa
Word from Wapello Iowa reports A G Hayden and Miss Clara Mendenhall wed last Wednesday in Wapello. Hayden is known as a university student and de bater. he belonged to the Zata gathian Society while here. The county saw weekend storms causing some minor damage at various points. Mrs Ela Tomasek of Williamsburg visits her mother Mrs Mary D Jones on Market Street. Dr Grey of Anamosa is in the city today.
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Wapello
Iowa
A. G. Hayden
Clara Mendenhall
Hayden
Zatagathian Society
Ela Tomasek
Williamsburg
Mary D. Jones
Market Street
Woodmen Picnic Excursion from Iowa City to Muscatine
About 200 people from Iowa City are invited to the Modern Woodmen of America excursion to Muscatine on Friday August 18 with special train at 8 am from Rock Island depot. Prizes total 60 cents to contest winners. round trip fare 1.15. Parker’s Amusement Company provides street carnival all week. band of twenty will perform. tickets at Shrader’s drug store.
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Iowa City
Muscatine
Modern
Woodmen of America
Parker's Amusement Company
Rock Island Depot
Ticketa
Shrader
Captain Weeks Ordered to Report for Duty in City
Capt C W Weeks, commandant of the university battalion for the coming year, arrived in the city to report for duty. He comes from Fort Slocum New York and will reside here with his family. Col G R Burnett is also in the city to aid his successor in settling in and getting acquainted with the ground.
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C. W. Weeks
Weeks
Fort Slocum
New York
G. R Burnett
Sawyer Hose Company Picnic At Linders Boat House
Sawyer Hose Company members spent the day picnicking at Linder's boat house with Mr Arn acting as driver. Nearly the whole company participated and a splendid time was enjoyed by all.
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Sawyer Hose Company
Linder
Honge
Arn
Wilde in City From Los Angeles Deputy Clerk Returns
Charles E. Wilde son of Ben Wilde once ran a general store at College and Dubuque is back in the city as chief deputy clerk of Los Angeles. He is on a weeklong trip returning from the east reporting his father’s health good though his mother died in 3898. Wilde left the city about twenty four years ago and has not returned since.
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Charles E. Wilde
Ben Wilde
College and
Dubuque
Hinman
Los Angeles
California
MM. Wilde
John Kelley In Critical Condition Report
John Kelley is officially announced in a very critical condition since last evening he has been unconscious and shows signs of failing. The report notes his deteriorating health and ongoing medical concerns.
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John Kelley
Lodge Out On Behavior Court Result For Charles Lodge
Charles Lodge, a local police court character, was before the mayor on a charge of overindulgence in spirits. He received ten days in jail, suspended on good behavior, with the sentence to hang over him during his conduct.
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Charles Lodge
Local Briefs Include Travels and Departures Across Regions
Paul Coldren returns from an extended Canada stay. James Casey will take a month off from his Brown clerking duties at home in Correctionville. Miss Fae Meyers and Miss Lizzie Collins take a vacation from BH millinery work. H. B. Westenhaver and family of South English visit en route to Portland and California points.
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Paul Coldren
Canada
James Casey
Brown
Tought
Correctionville
Fae Meyers
Lizzie Collins
BH. A. Strab & Co
H. B. Westenhaver
Portland
Points
California
Murphy v McCray deposition underway in Des Moines county
In Des Moines county today J B McCray 25 defendant and Charles Murphy 18 plaintiff proceed before Referee Marner with depositions for the plaintiff. The action is in progress and hearings continue.
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Marner
Des Moines County
J. B. McCray
Chas. Murphy
Local residents tale of visits and travels across towns
A long list of short wellness notes and visits from J. M. Rice and others shows residents improving after illnesses. Mentions include Mrs. Daley in Des Moines, Mrs. Keith in Vinton, and H. A. Lovell in Chicago. Several families travel to Cedar Rapids, Clear Rapids, Oregon, and Davenport while a summer school closes with ceremonies.
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Thomas Metcalf
G. Daley
Des Moines
Robert Neeley
Harrisonville
Missouri
0. H. Fink
Opening of Uncle Josh Spruceby at the opera house
The attraction will open this Friday night with a fine bard and orchestra, splendid scenery and the best company yet. Ticket prices reduced to 35 and 50 cents, expected to pack the house. Seats reserved at Wieneke's.
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Opera House
Wieneke’s
Hook and Ladder May Picnic Proposed by Fire Company
At a recent meeting the Hook and Ladder Company discussed a potential picnic to fit the season. Most members favored it and a committee was asked to arrange a special meeting if deemed advisable. If held, the event will likely be at a local boat house near the city.
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Hook and Ladder Company
Fire Department
Iowa City Eagles Will Be Represented By Proxy
Iowa City Eagles will not attend the Eagles national convention in Denver this week. They have sent a proxy, Mr. Bearns of Cedar Rapids, to represent the local aerie, which is prospering and drawing strong member interest.
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Iowa City Eagles
Cedar Rapids
Eagles
Denver
Bishop Returns From Canada After Alberta Sermon
Bishop T. N. Morrison reports from Calvary Alberta where he opened a new cathedral funded by locals. He notes a 145 by 75 foot stone structure seating 1,700, a large opening service with many men, and compares Calgary’s rapid growth including modern utilities. He observed Iowa people moving to the area and sees continued development there.
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T. N. Morrison
Canadia Rockies
Caleray
Alberta
Canada
Calcary
Morrison
Iowa
Clifford Payment Made in Bankruptcy Settlement
Trustee Negus distributed the final payments to creditors in the B C Clifford bankruptcy last Saturday. The action concludes the case and closes the proceedings.
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BEC- Clifford
B. C. Clifford
Negus
Moonlight Elks Ride Prompts Community Notes Brief
About 20 Elks members took a moonlight boat ride Saturday night. Joseph Battosky a window decorator is on a camping trip in Iowa for a week. Edith Boats and her sister return home after a northern state visit. Peter Vegt a cousin of the Schneider Brothers and Charles Kieney of Chicago visit relatives here. Dr E R Walker leaves for Fort Dodge to begin medical practice. Mrs Walker will join him later this week.
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Elksf
Joseph Battosky
Vetter
Iowa
Edith Boats
Peter Vegt
Schneider Brothers
Charles Kieney
Chicago
E R. Walker
Fort Dodge
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E- E- Heshe
Mach'ne
Ene Societyober
George Wickham III
I'ness
Dr. Grey of
Anamosa
City
F. K. Stebbins
Linder’s Boat House
Chas. L. Wilde
Lodge
J. M. Rice
Eion Evans
C. Williams
Luscombe
Susie Tuscomb
Colorado Points
Arthur Fairbanks
Town County
Byers
Strob
Clarence
Paul Schneider
F. D. Miller
Harry M. Payne
E. M. Jones
Mrs. Wata
Fairfield
Jane Jones
Oregon
W. H. Given
C. R. & I. C. Railway Company
Agnes Novak
Eugenie Lechky
Davenport
Carrie Hruska
Mary Zyda
Mayme Skink
Beatrice Zettick
Lowa
Sricns
Clathters
Josh Spruceby
Bishop Morrison
Clifford
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