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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
8
Store promotes Vetter blankets with clear material details and low prices. It highlights August sale events and electric fan ideas to cool the shop, claiming access to curtain centers for exceptional bargains and urging customers to stock up for the year.
W H Davison as secretary of the state council of Iowa sent a certificate detailing railroad assessments in Johnson County. The per mile values show the main line of the R M and other divisions with a total lower aggregate by more than $1800, reflecting a statewide assessment issued for 72.81 miles of express lines in the county.
Governor Cummins has fixed August 30 as the day to remove the hd battle flags at Des Moines from their old quarters to the main corridor of the capitol. Adjutant General Newman of the Grand Army will arrange the program, expected to draw many old soldiers from across the state and nearby regions.
The seven year old daughter of E N Dewey of Agnewville Virginia was gravely ill with cholera infantum last summer. A teacup of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy brought rapid improvement. Within hours the child showed a notable change and after part of a small bottle she was well. The remedy is sold by druggists.
Transfers reported by Security Abstract Co list several deeds in Iowa City and vicinity. W. H. Cotter transfers to Elizabeth M. Robinson a lot in subdivision. Michael Clear conveys parts of sections 80 81 and 74 to Bridget Clear. Other transfers include L. C. W. Clearman to Mary Walker and John and James Walker 55 acres in section 24. Jared Browz to Gottlieb Heider multiple parcels in sections 34 81 5 and 80 5. Moses P. Miller to Samuel Hochstedler, Sarah E. Amish to Abbie Bickett, John E. Palmer to Charles Roderick, and Charles M. Dutcher to John and Barbara McQuiston. Considerations range from 1 to 8324 55 dollars.
Emma Maresh was an ever Sunday visitor in Cedar Rapids. Anna Herring of Clinton visits relatives here. Charles Hurka of Cedar Rapids visits his sister Mrs. Wm Maresh. George Lewis starts work on a South Clinton street residence. Margaret Cash returns to Vetter’s store after New York. Minnie Boaits back at the Big Store after vacations in Waterloo and Dunkerton. Judge M J Wade to lecture on The Reign of Law before Keokuk county teachers at Sigourney on August 23. Cedar Rapids Republican notes interurban to add 301 kilowatt generator for more frequent car service. T J Fitzpatrice and wife of Dubuque visit, guests of Dr D F Fitzpatrick and wife, en route to Colfax for a week. Poses
C. M. Adams of Davenport state president issues call for the fifth annual convention to meet August 29 30 at the West Side Commercial Club rooms Des Moines with a strong turnout expected from Iowa City Johnson County and rural routes. Membership is 1.00 and Marcus Marshall was chosen to represent Iowa City at the meeting.
Governor Cummins appointed fifty eight delegates led by Mayor George W Ball and D Kirkpatrick to represent the state at the National Reciprocity Conference in Chicago next Wednesday and Thursday. The delegation spans diverse views and 1000 to 1500 delegates are expected to attend.
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports Cedar Rapids Council No. 909 and Marquette Council of Iowa City plan a Labor Day picnic on Sept 4 replacing the lodge outing. A ball game between councils is featured, venue undetermined but likely a park along the interurban line.
Iowa City crowds returning from Camp Minnick on the Cedar report a splendid week with good fishing and plenty of food. The group says the crew who tended the camp outfit came home today after managing the gear.
Aug 14 1905 list of names of letters remaining in the Iowa City post office. Recipients urged to call for advertised letters by stating the word advertised. Names include Genng Brown Jordon E J Eison Moore Haskin Nichols Johnson Co Teigen Concimnon Miller Elliott Newkirk Gibison Parker Hines Reilly Overuorr and others.
A benefit sociable at St Brendan’s Hall Back of church on Tuesday evening August 1st offers all you wish to eat and drink with good music and fine ice cream to support a good cause.
A long vintage advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted medicine with thirty years of use. It notes the preparation is pleasant when mixed with water and sugar and lists drageists as sellers with upcoming Mon. and Bri Sept dates.
Visiting in the city Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grass met Fred W. Kemmerle of Iowa Brewing Co. Three armed robbers boarded a southbound car. Grass and a subordinate attempted arrest, a gunfight followed, a robber was killed, and the remaining two escaped. Grass narrowly missed a bullet, and Aurora citizens rewarded him with a six pointed gold star valued at 200 dollars for bravery.
A large party of gentlemen left the city last Saturday bound for Cedar Bluffs to spend a week in nature and pursue unporsibled catches. The city will miss these men who have arranged to return and resume business. The party includes E. F. T. Cherry, John Osborne, J. A. Clearman, Henry Louis, G. M. Parsons, J. E. Switzer, Eugene Epstein, F. H. Dondore, E. K. Brown, D. H. Hendricks, F. H. P. Edwards, Chas. Lentz, John Springer, E. H. Clinton of Cedar Rapids, and Mr. Wilson of Washington.
The Young People's Christian Union of this city unites the Endeavorers, Epworth League and Lutheran League for a single union meeting next Sunday evening at the Baptist church. M. S. Banta of Manchester Iowa visited the city and then returned home this morning, staying with his son George Banuta of the Citizen.
St Patrick's Church hosts a Tuesday evening sociable on Aug 15. Readable notes mention good music and a friendly gathering at the church social event.
A Greenville Alabama testimonial states that a single dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured an attack of diarrhoea after nine days of other medicines failed. R G Stewart of Stewart and Bro endorses it as the best for bowel complaints. For sale by all druggists Mondays and Fridays.
Temporary management by W P Hohenschuh announces list of season attractions. Notable performers include Charles B Hanford Paul Gilmore and Walker Whiteside with productions such as Little Johnny Jones Babes in Toyland Captain Debonnaire and When Knighthood Was in Flower. Also listed are Tim Murphy Adelaide Thurston and John Griffith among others.
Four university faculty members Professors Bolton Wilson Potter and Ayes returned from a land inspecting tour to Canada with the L. A. Coldren party. They praised the country noting rich wheat oat barley crops and high grade stock. The group observed railroads water access and affordable land and plans to visit again in two weeks. An ice cream social at Mrs Roberts Graham’s lawn August 17 benefits the Johnson County Fair.
O J Smith editor of The Eldora Herald writes that Dr Shallenberger, a Chicago specialist, has repeatedly treated him for five years of chronic dyspepsia. After four months of care he reports eating without pain, noting prior doctors offered no relief. An unsolicited testimonial from a newspaper editor.
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