Death of Joseph Reineke at 26 North Governor Street
Joseph Reineke died at his home in Johnson County after a lengthy illness. He was 87 and a longtime resident of the county. Survived by wife, daughter Louisa, and two nephews Frank Reinecke of Davenport and Joseph Reineke of St. Louis. Funeral at St Marys Church tomorrow at 9 AM with burial in St Josephs Cemetery.
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Joseph Reineke
Governor Street
Johnson County
Mr. Reineke
Louisa
Frank Reinecke
Davenport
St. Louis
St. Mary's Church
St. Joseph’s
OHL SHIPS NINE-ANIMAL HERD TO FAIRS
David W. Ohl ships a herd of nine prize winning Herefords to fairs starting at West Liberty then Iowa State Des Moines Minnesota Hamline Nebraska Lincoln and Inter-State Sioux City before returning home. In charge are Alfie Ohl and Harry Davis.
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David W. Ohl
West Liberty Fair
West Liberty
Iowa
Des Mouines
Minnesota
Hamline
Nebraska
Lincoln
Sioux City
Mr. Oh
Alfie Ohl
Harry Davis
Morant Meyers Dies in Hills After Illness
Morant Meyers of Hills died last Sunday at age sixty after a six month battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife and three children, including daughters Mrs. W. Hirt and Mrs. Dr. Wenzilick of Hills. Funeral services will be at St Stanislaus Church at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday with burial in the church cemetery.
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Morant Meyers
Hille
Meyers
W. Hirt
Wenzilick
Hills
Woodmen Band Wins Honors at Muscatine Picnic
The Southeastern Iowa Woodmen picnic in Muscatine drew large crowds from local camps. Iowa City Marine Band won first prize in the band contest and the largest parade delegation, while tug of war and fat man’s race winners included Iowa City and Hank Dunlap. The event featured an address by Congressman Dan 800.
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Southeastern Iowa
Muscatine
Dan- 800
Towa City
Ottumwa
Iowa City
Hank Dunlap
Edwin Davis Takes Polled Angus to West Liberty Fair
Edwin Davis leads a fine herd of Polled Angus to West Liberty for the fair show and plans to visit additional fairs to seek his usual prize haul.
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Edwin Davis
Herd Polland Angus
West Liberty
Iowa City Public Schools Open September 4 1905
The Iowa City public schools will open on Monday September 4 1905. Parents are urged to have their children start the first day to avoid loss of time. 8-21 S. E. Stevenson Superintendent.
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Iowa City
Regents Let Heating Contract for University Building
A committee of the board of regents approved several bills and awarded a heating system contract for the new engineering building to Buffalo Forge Company for 1649.00 dollars. The regents group met in Johnson County with attendees including Edwards Jones and Roser. The full board session was set for September 26.
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Johnson County
Joe Mullin
Pierre
Huron
South Dakota
W. Edwards
Arthur Jones
J. W. Jones
BR. B. Jones
Jacob. Roser
James Jones
Regents
Board of Regents of the University
Engineerig
Buffalo Forge Company
Small Pox Near Home Disturbs Liberty Township
The Liberty township community is alarmed by recent small pox cases in the vicinity. Authorities will take precautions to prevent contagion as officials report the disease in the Secor family and another nearby household.
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Liberty Township
J. H
Resident Thomas Kelly Recalls 1854 Move and Farm Growth
Saturday in this city, Thomas Kelly of Oxford visited his brother Michael Kelly. He arrived in 1854, fifty one years ago, settled on a nearby farm, still owns it, and now resides twelve miles west near Oxford on a four hundred acre estate. He recalls the town's early days with few stores and rapid growth.
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Thomas Kelly
Oxford
Michael Kelly
Kelly
Y M C A Handbook Issued For New Iowa City Students
The Y M C A at Iowa City has produced a hand book for incoming students. About a thousand copies are printed for liberal distribution. It contains a city map university calendar building info scheduling pages football and athletic schedules Y M C A and Y W C A Bible studies a business directory and a feature on current expressions to help newcomers blend with the student body.
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Y.M. Gca
Towa
Iowa City
Y. M. C. A. Haveeen
Training Saddle Horses In Fulton by G R King
Trainer G R King of Fulton Missouri is in the city and engaged in training saddle horses he has put out at fair grounds.
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GR. King of
Fulton
Missouri
G. R. King
Se Fain
University employment bureau to list student work and rooms
The YMCA with university support launches a city wide house to house canvas to locate rooms and part time jobs for students next year. W N Thornburg leads the survey covering residences and businesses to map snow shoveling wait staffing and dish washing opportunities and listing available rooms. Hemphill of the YMCA will oversee bureau start up at the end of September, promising a practical service for students seeking work or rooming.
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W. N. Thornburg i
Hemphill
Sidewalks Ordered in City Plan Across Several Streets
City council approved tearing up and replacing multiple sidewalks within 35 days including east Capitol between Harrison and Prentiss and Bowery between Dodge and Johnson. Alderman Talloss introduced a resolution to buy 600 feet of hose for the fire department and additional telephones for fire services were referred to the Public Committee.
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Capitol
Harrison
Prentiss
Capiol
Clinton
Bowery
Dodge
Johnson
Burlington
Court Street
Des Moines
Dubuque
Talloss
Fire Department
Thesfire Department
Waa
Committee On Public
His Highness the Boy Comes to Iowa City Stage
The opera house presents His Highness the Boy a musical comedy run with sixty performers including one tenor. It migrates from La Salle Chicago to Iowa City due to Cedar Rapids repairs, debuting September 25 after September 23 and 24 preview nights featuring Missouri Girl noted for fan-making prestige.
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Opera House
la Salle Theater
Chicago
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Missouri
Mrs. Sherwood Elected to Vinton School Board
From Vinton comes word that Mrs. Sherwood of Iowa City has been elected to the vacancy on the Vinton school board created by Mrs. Shinn’s resignation. A university graduate and former English department member, she is regarded as highly capable for the post.
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Vinton
Sherwood
Iowa City
Shinn
University
Plan Annual Meeting for Church With Free Supper
The annual meeting of the Christian church will be held on the first Thursday in September. The event combines social time with business proceedings. Ladies will serve a free supper to all members, followed by social time and the business session.
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The
Christian Church
Popular firm to move to former Robinson New York store
McGovern and Bischoff, a popular clothing firm on South Dubuque Street, will relocate their stock to the former Robinson New York store on Washington Street. The new location is described as splendid and easy to find for patrons and friends.
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McGovern and Bischoff
Old Robinson Quarters
McGovern & Bischoff
Fim
South Dubuque Street
Robinson New York
Washington’ Street
Titus Proposes Four-Year Terms To Simplify Biennial Election
Iowa Senator Titus outlines a plan to reform the biennial election law by extending county and township officer terms to four years. He argues this would reduce ballot size and avoid mass turnover, suggesting the General Assembly act next January and urging county auditors to push supervisors to endorse the change. He notes further questions about sheriff terms and potential shifts in who remains in office.
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Titus
Iowa
Auldter Baschnagel
General Assembly
Board of Supervisors
Press Moves to New Morrison Block Home
The Daily Press relocated Saturday noon to the Morrison block on Washington street in rooms formerly occupied by the Republican. The new site provides a splendid location and much needed space for the Press.
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Daily Press
Washington Street
Morrison Block
The
Republican
Ward Makes Rare Finds Among Musquakie Indians
Dr. Duren J. H. Ward, collector in anthropology for the State Historical Society, reports extensive work among the Musquakie on the Tawa reservation. He has a complete tribe list with government and names, 100 photographs, and a 50 page Musquakie manuscript.
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Duren
J. H. Ward
Tawa Reservation
Dr. Ward
The
State Historical Society
Historical Society
Toledo
Kansas
Community event offers food and light display
Men will cook coffee land Wieners wash dishes and serve ice cream cake coffee sandwiches wieners rye bread and drinks while the lawn glows with hundreds of electric lights and music at J J Hotz home on North Dubuque Street Tuesday evening August 22 from 8 to 9.21.
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J J. Hotz
North Dubuque Street
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J. Reineke
Ohl
Ila Ou Sgoes
Burich
Siow
Woodmen
S. E. Stevenson
Dakotas
Bureau OF Employment
Council
Mrs. Sherwood
Plan Annual Meeting
Fitus
New Home
Ward
Tama Reservation
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