Swisher and visitors pour into the city on August
The Iowa Citizen notes Rev Swisher from Cedar Rapids visiting the city today. Mrs Allen Taylor of Wellman at E A Crossett home. Miss Maude Sangster visiting Nichols. Miss Winifred Hodges on vacation from Mayer clothing. Ed McMahon of Spirit Lake visiting Albert Miller. Ralph Williamson of Davenport visiting paternal home. Mrs J W Mullin and two children departed for Colorado Springs. Local entertainment included a party at Mr and Mrs George Rubik’s home. Ringling Brothers circus to perform with two shows on August 24 featuring lavish ballet and a grand spectacle with 1200 performers, 70 choristers, 300 dancers, and 50 soloists. Tickets available at downtown office and show grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swisher
Cedar Rapids
Allen Taylor
Wellman
E. A. Crossett
Maude Sangster
Iends
Nichols
Winifred Hodges
Mayer Lothing
Ed. McMahon
Spirit Lake
Albert Milier
Ralph Williamson
Davenport
J. W. Mullin
Colorado Springs
Hey
George Rubik
J. A. Brewer
Cedar Rapids Republican
Dinwoodie
Cedarapids
North Liberty
Ringling Brother
Stere
Cyolvng
Thefternoon
Excess Fare Charged on Nickel Plate Route
Train services between Chicago and major eastern cities offer vestibuled sleeping cars dining cars and the American Club Meal Plan. Train No 2 departs Chicago at 10 30 a m daily for Boston New York and intermediate points via Nickel Plate West Shore and Boston and Maine roads. Train No 4 leaves Chicago at 2 30 1 daily for Buffalo and intermediate points. Train No 6 departs Chicago at 7 15 p m daily for Ft Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York and other stops arriving in New York City early the second morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
New York
Boston
American Club
West Shore
Maine
Lackawanna
Ft. Wayne
Erie
New York City
Resser In Fever District Heads North To Safety
Jesse Resser once connected with the university and now head of public speaking in Worcester Ohio stopped in the city yesterday on his way from Natchitoches Louisiana. As yellow fever fears spread quarantines loomed and Resser left with wife after securing health certificates and a three hour notice. Travel out passed towns where guards with shotguns barred disembarkation and fear grew as trains stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Resse
Worchester
Ohio
Resser
Governor Cummins Proclaims Labor Day Observation in 1905
Iowa Governor Albert BCummins issues a Labor Day proclamation designating the first Monday in September as a day to honor workers. The 1905 notice, dated August 22, calls for a universal celebration of labor and the dignity of toil across the state from Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Republic
Albert B. Cummis
State of
Iowa
Des Moines
Dunlap Wins High Honor From Auctioneering Course
Harry Dunlap returned from Davenport where he completed a fourty four student course at Jones National school of auctioneering and oratory. He studied under noted instructors including Carey M Jones Col J West Jones Col A W Thomas and Col Orvil Jones plus Prof Charles Marsh and graduated as one of the best in class. He is recommended by his instructors for his auctioneering skill and will choose a location to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dunlap
Davenport
Jones National School of
Mr. Dunlap
United States
Carey M. Jones
J. West Jones
A. W. Thomas
Chicago
Col
Orvil Jones
Charles Marsh
Loving Cup Presented to Oliver Startsman by Eureka Lodge
Eureka Lodge No. 44 I. O. O. F. honored Oliver Startsman with a silver loving cup for fifty years of membership. The 1905 cup inscription notes fifty years of service, marking his long tenure since joining two years after the 1853 lodge founding. The event followed a social evening with ice cream cake and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Lodge
O. FL
O. Startsman
Starteman
J. T. Struble
Benjamin Owen
C. F. Lovelace
M. A. B. Seydel
Mr. Seydel
CORALVILLE NOTES VISITORS AND LOCAL GATHERINGS
Edna For visits her grandfather John Davis in Coralville. Mrs. Wm Monley and children return to Moline Illinois. DeLous Denis of Chicago visits his mother Mrs I V Dennis. Master Clark Oaks arrives at Douglas Arizona to his mother Nellie Fesler. Adair county native visits her mother Mrs B Koser. J J Paintin takes relatives and friends on a river picnic in his meat launch Oneida. Charles Allyn Williams arrives in New York aboard the Philadelphia and plans homecoming after trips to Paris and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Monley
Moline
Denis
Chicago
I. V. Dennis
Master Clark Oaks
Douglas
Arizona
Nellie Fesler
Adair County
B. Koser
J. J. Paintin
Oneida
Charles Allyn Williams
New York
Philadelphia
Mr. Williams
Paris
London
France
England
Creston Marriage Announced for Miss Mary Rex and Dr Edmund Adcock
Friends in Creston announce the coming marriage of Miss Mary Rex of Creston to Dr Edmund Adcock of Chicago. The wedding will be held August 31 at the First Congregational church in Creston. Miss Rex, a former university student, belongs to Kappa Kappa Gamma with Alice Remley and Gladys Carl Whitley as maids of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rex
Creston
Edmund Adcock
Chicago
First Congregational Church
Rex
University
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Alice Remley
This City
Gladys Carl Whitley
Webster City
Equitable Party Outing To Edgewater Boat House
A group of Equitable employees and guests rode 530 car to Coralville and launched to Edgewater boat house. About twenty five attended in honor of Miss Josephine Patton of Keokuk. Supper was served and the evening proved very pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable
Coralville
Edgewater Boat House
Josephine Patton
Keokuk
Akey and Wydenkoff Marry in Riverside
Miss Josephine Akey of Riverside wed Will Wydenkoff in a simple ceremony. Friends of the couple wish them happiness as the bride, formerly with Steub force, was noted for her pleasing and obliging manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Akey
Riverside
Will Wydenkoff
Steub Force
Hagel-Weiland Nuptials Planned in Chicago Home
Miss Millicent Louise Hagel will wed Nicholas A. Weiland at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Jones in Chicago on September 4 at 9:30 am. Hagel is well known here and is the niece of H A Strub as friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millicent Louise Hagel
Nicholas A. Weiland
Charles Jones
Chicago
Miss Hagel
H. A. Strub
Mae Amelia Greer to wed Ralph Edwards in Oak Grove
The marriage will be held tonight at the bride's parents home in Clear Creek township Oak Grove Fata at 6:30 PM. A reception follows at 347 South Governor Street hosted by the groom's parents on the evening of August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Creek Township
Oak Grove
Fata
Mae Amelia
Ralph Edwards
H. S. Edwards
South Governor Street
Surprise for Miss Williams in West Lucas Township
Miss Ellie Williams was surprised by about twenty five young friends at her home last evening. The gathering included games and music with light refreshments and all enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellie Williams
West Lucas Township
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed for Ulcers and Sores
Flat Rock Michigan resident William Bedell praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for healing ulcers sores and cancers. The remedy soothes cuts burns and scars and is sold at Henry Louis and W. E. Shrader for 25 cents with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Bedell
Flat Rock
Mich
Bucklen
Henry Louis
W. E Shrader
Electric Bitters Proves A Cure In Ills Of Stomach Liver Kidneys
Public notice urges use of Electric Bitters as a curative tonic. Testimonial from Marty H. Walters of Columbus Ohio describes months of illness with fever ague and nerves. After starting the tonic relief followed quickly and recovery began. Sold by Henry Louis and Wm yestraller with guarantee price five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty H. Walters
St. Clair Ave
Columbus
Gathvely
Henry Louis
Yestraller
Price, Soc. Ei
Miss Hughes Recovers After Accident With Bailey Aid
Miss Anna Hughes shows strong progress toward full recovery after her accident. Dr. F W Bailey’s treatment saved her sight in the left eye and friends celebrate her improvement. Various local notices follow including society meetings and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Bailey
Anna Hughes
Building Bridge at Wolfe Creek
Bridge builders led by B H Frisby plan a county bridge over Wolf Creek south of R H Wray s. Ed Chamberlin returns to pulpit at Bethel. Prof Bryan Read, nephew of Mrs F Chamberlin, visits with his wife and son. Miss Mary Kegley severely injured in a runaway. Church of God to hold ordinance service at Bethel on Sept 3 with farewell sermon by Pastor Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Liberty
B. H. Frisby
Wolf Creek
R. H. Wray
Chamberlin
Bethel
Bryan Read
F. Chamberlin
Wyoming
Iowa
Church of God
Chamberla Wnll
Market Snapshot From Iowa City Livestock and Grain Trade
The report lists live stock receipts and grain quotes from PW Dehner broker in Iowa City. Chicago cattle, hog and sheep figures are shown with price ranges and up to date receipts, estimates for wheat corn oats and month totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dehner
Washington Street
Iowa City
Chicago
Carrie
Chicago Grain and Provision Market Net
Grain and provision market news from Chicago shows mixed results with slight gains and declines across key commodities. Traders monitor supply shifts, weather impacts, and demand trends affecting corn wheat and oats prices into the trading day.
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Arade
Nce
Max Mayer
Eadquarters
Dubuque St
Nickel Plate Road
Reno
C. M. Reno
Sumner
Byron Stillwell
Hawthorne Grove Co
Town City
Bruce Moore
Central Chemical Co
Yellow Fever
Louisiana
Lowa
Albert B. Cummins
W. 3B. Martin
Dunlap
School of Auctioneers
OPERA
O. F
Oliver Startsmaan
Eureka Lodge No
IO. 0. F
Ifty
Coralville Notes
A- Williams
Europe
Rome
Edna
John Davis
Chichester
Mate
Madieen Square
Phila
Meatee Ie Sagm
Strum
Rex Adcock
Equitable Party
Akey
Wydenkoff
Greer-Edwards
Miss Willams
Miss Hughes
Union Township
Will Verry
Unity
William Tellin
West Lucas
Sarah Davis
Ec. Allbee
Muscatine
Unity Mansons
E. E. Allbee
Pleasant Prairie Iowa
H. E. Haney
College of Law
Manson
Earl Custer
Will Griffith
Will J. Hughes
South Dakota
George W. Fall
Mechanicsville
J. J. Meeshon
University Hospital
Unity C. & *S
Anna _Hughes
Unity Church
Eleie Propst
Nellie Lewis
Jennie
Edna Verry
Edith
Esther Thomas
Wolfe Creek
H. EK. Morton
Colifax
Mary Kegley
Dr. King
Bummer Mill
Mulia & Messner
Aenagoee
Serra
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