Mrs Chambers Dies Monday in Coralville Hospital
Mrs Ellen Chambers wife of John Chambers of Coralville died Monday night after long illness at a city hospital. Funeral at St Marys church tomorrow at 9 conducted by Father Schulte. Interment in Sir Josephs cemetery. Born in Louchsen in 184? aged sixty one. Survived by husband daughter Mary and siblings in Clear Creek township.
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Ellen Chambers
John Chambers
Coralville
St. Mary’s Church
Father Schulte
Sir Joseph's Cemetery
Chambers
Louchsens
Mary
Clear Creek Township
Men of St Marys plan independent church social
The men of St Marys church vote to hold their own social at J J Hotz home on Tuesday evening August 22. They promise a successful event despite previous women’s socials.
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St. Mary’s Church
J. J. Hotz
Cedar Rapids Country Club Invites Local Club for Aug 26 Match
Prof Gordon received an invitation from the Cedar Rapids Country Club to visit on Saturday August 26. The Cedar Rapids club hopes at least nine golf players from the local club attend for an afternoon golf match, with dinner and dancing in the evening. The two clubs have close relations and the invitation is likely to be accepted.
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Prof
Gordon
Cedar Rapids
Carlson resigns from Iowa City Republican, to lead Esthville Enterprise
D. R. Carlson today severed ties with the Iowa City Republican and tonight, with Mrs. Carlson, departs for Estherville Iowa to take charge of the Estherville Enterprise. His friends here wish him success in his new field of endeavor.
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The
Iowa City Republican
Estherville Enterprise
D. R. Carlson
Boys Caught Thieving Prompts Police Trail
Two youths from reputable families were found stealing from local shops last Monday night. They were disgorged of the goods, released with a warning, and the police will pursue them if similar incidents recur. The community believes these boys were behind ongoing petty thefts.
Celebrate Assumption Observed by City Churches
Yesterday the three Catholic churches united to observe the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven in a manner similar to Sunday. Believers were urged to refrain from work on this holy day.
The Iowa Trip Album By Local Club Members
A party including Clerk Koser, Coralville’s Mr Paintin, and Cedar Rapids friends I B Smith and J N Jenkins toured by river. Jenkins, a photographer, compiled photos into an album and shared copies with Koser and Paintin. One photo titled The pretty shore shows a rock now called Lovers Lesap, reflecting the artist’s humorous naming.
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Clerk Koser
Mr. Paintin
Coralville
I. B. Smith
J. N. Jenkins
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Jenkins
Koser
Grand Parade Promoters Prepare for August Event
The Improvement League aims for a grand coaching parade on August 30 with larger floats and more entries. Headquarters on South Dubuque Street opened, hours set, volunteers busy assembling flowers and working at homes, as organizers anticipate a large crowd.
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Improvement League
South Dubuque Street
Herman Strub Named Trustee at St Mary's Church
At a recent St Marys church meeting Herman Strub was chosen as a trustee to fill the vacancy created by the death of John Sueppel. The congregation lauds Strub as a capable successor and honors Mr Sueppel for long service to the church.
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St Mary’s
St. Mary’s Church
Herman Strub
Mr. Strob
John Sueppel
St. the
Suppel
Stouffer Buys Mueller Store In New Grocery Move
Alderman D. S. Stouffer completes purchase of the Mueller grocery at 18 East Marget Street, a store established over thirty years ago. Stouffer, formerly in hardware with M. C. Parsons, will manage the shop starting September first.
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Mueller
East Marget Street
D. S. Stouffer
Stouffer
M. C. Parsons
Solon Mayor seeks Wolfe treatment for intoxication
Mayor Joseph Bittner charges Charles Wolfe with excessive drinking and says the man is a fit subject for the inebriate hospital. Wolfe filed a counter accusation against Bittner over a gambling resort. A warrant was issued and Wolfe was brought to the city today.
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Bittner Charles Chas. Wolfe
Joseph Bittner
Solon
Charles Wolfe
Wolfe
Bitner
Dvorak Fractures Ribs After Fall at Iowa City Ice Co
Dr. H Dvorak is suffering fractured ribs from a fall last Friday while employed by the Iowa City Ice Company. It is the third rib fracture in eighteen months and he is recovering satisfactorily.
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Dvorak
H. Dvorak
Iowa City Ice Company
Social at St Patrick’s parish draws crowd despite weather
Last night St Patrick’s parish held a social at St Brendan’s hall East Court Street. The event was well attended and financially successful despite unfavorable weather. The Little Dutch Band provided popular aria throughout the evening and guests enjoyed a pleasant affair.
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St- Patrick’s Parish
St Brendan’s Hall
St. Patrick’s Parish
St. Brendan's Hall
East Court Street
Organizing a New Band in the North End
In the north end, musically inclined young men organize a new band about thirty pieces. Charles Utush, a reputed band leader, will guide the project, hoping to bring the talent of the boys into the public musical arena.
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Band of Thirty Pieces
Charles Utuash
Twenty five land-seekers depart for Canada tour
S. A. Coldren left last evening with a party of twenty five land-seekers for Canada. The group, associated with Coldren who holds large holdings there, plans to stay about a week.
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S. A Coldren
Canada
Picnic at Young Home by Elder Daughters Alumnae
Yesterday the Elder Daughters alumnae of the university held a picnic at Dr Young's home near North Liberty. About forty attended with most traveling by interurban, five new members joined the society, and visitors included Mrs George Ball Jr and several Misses. They dined indoors due to damp conditions, held a business meeting, and returned to the city late in the afternoon.
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Dr. Young
Dr Young
North Liberty
Deates
A. E. Lasher
Susan Sunier
M. Young
Abner Bradley
Calista Smith
George Ball, Jr
Edith Koontz
Helen Swisher
Dee Seilem
Currier
Hersher
Lodge
Better Mail Service Between Here and Lone Tree
Updates show improved mail times with 8 15 am to Lone Tree 9 23 am and 4 15 pm to 5 30 pm routes, plus late night 10 04 pm and 14 54 pm departures to reach 9 07 pm. Washington reports similar performance. Starting Sept 1 1905 Cedar Rapids to Iowa City line will offer daily closed poached service excluding Sundays to speed distribution and Sunday trips to connect with University City papers. Heating of the case likely. defense expected.
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Here
Lone Tree
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Towa City
Iowa City
University City
John Krupp Resigns as St Mary's Church Janitor
John Krupp resigns from his post as janitor at St Mary's church due to ill health. Bids are called for the work and will be opened soon, with the announcement of a new janitor to follow. Friends regret his departure and wish him a speedy recovery.
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St. Mary’s Church
John Krupp
St Mary's’ Church
Xrupp
Infant Son Dies at Eleven Days Old in Iowa City
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Van Tuyl died at their home 11 East Iowa City last Monday night after living eleven days. Funeral held this morning at 9 o clock. body buried Ashland Cemetery. Knights of Columbus notice for regular meeting Thursday evening Aug 17 at 8 PM. Hugh Smith, Sec’y.
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Mes- Thos
van Tuyl
Thomas van Tuyl
Iowa City
Ashland Cemetery
Knights OF Columbus
Horse Breaks Man's Leg Near Work Ride
Oasis correspondent reports Harry Davidson an engineer for Graham and Schofield had his left leg broken about midway between knee and ankle after a horse kicked him on his way home from work last Monday evening. A West Branch doctor treated him and he is resting comfortably.
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Oasis
Harry Davidson
Graham & Schofield
West Branch
Neuzil Family Return From Northern Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Neuzil and Mrs. John Neuzil of Union township returned Monday night after a two weeks trip to St. Paul Mina New Prague and other northern points. In St. Paul they visited Como Park Fort Snelling Minnehaha Falls Soldiers Home and other sights.
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Frank Neuzil
John Neuzil
Union Township
St. Paul
Mina
New Prague
Como Park
Fort Shelling
Minnehaha Falls
Soldiers’ Home
GEO VINCENT DEAD IN ROCKFORD DISPATCH REPORT
Telegraphic news from Davenport reports George Vincent a traveling representative for Fuller & Fuller Wholesale Drug Co of Chicago died Tuesday morning in Rockford Illinois. He was from a Davennort family and played college baseball at Town University before enlisting in the First Illinois at Chicago during the Spanish American War. Fraternal Bankers name Dr Valenta and H B Peck as delegates to a Cedar Rapids meeting during the state picnic to promote annual observance.
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Davenport
George Vincent
Fuller & Fuller Wholesale Drng Company
Chicago
Rockford, Ill
Davennort
Town University
First Illinois Regiment
Dr. Valenta
H. B. Peck
Cedar Rapids
Southender Pleads for Doctor as He Feels Bad
A bareheaded barefooted southender visited Policeman Rowe and asked for a doctor, claiming he felt very ill. The officer suspected delirium tremens from drinking, phoned for a physician, but the man fled before help could arrive, asking for whiskey to save his life.
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Policeman Rowe
Night Force
Many Autos for the Davenport Races
Davenport auto enthusiasts read of a big race event with cars from Pope Company Toledo shipping three stripped racing machines. Moline Automobile Company plans two stripped entries, Plinton sends two, a steerless 50 horsepower Thomas joins, and machines from various regions arrive. six motorcycles are also entered for two wheeled classes.
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Davenport
Democrat
Leader
Pope Company
Toledo
Moline Automobile Company
Plinton
Thomas
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Mien
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Iowa
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Hiceta
Better Mail Service
Interurban
Hugh Smith, Sec’y
Johnson County
Minnesota
Geo. Vincent
Southender
Rowe
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