Local notices and visits in Cedar June area
A Cedar June area update lists residents visiting relatives and traveling to Des Moines and Chicago for fairs and stock purchases. Highlights include Squire Schwimley traveling to Des Moines, Mrs. Duley visiting relatives, Mae Nason taking a vacation in Willameburg, and Dr. Harry G. Plom returning soon to Iowa City. An Iowa Metropolitan Life agent, John N. Watson, earned an expert’s badge ranking twelfth. Rita Kelley travels to Minneapolis for vacation. A free Environments lecture by Rev. R. Holley at the A M G Church is announced for Wednesday evening with refreshments after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tute
Cedar
Brownie
Hibbs
Victor
Town
Eerf
Birkwood Relief
Corp
Squire Schwimley
Sharon
Des Moines
G. Duley
John N. Watson
Watson
Rita Kelley
Rita Robinson
Minneapolis
McClure
New York
Mary Podoiok
May
Erma
Mary Novak
Fairchild Street
Wm Groh
East College Street
Jos. Cole
West Side
R. Holley
Special Meeting Called for Local Union No 1260
Carpenters of Local Union No 1260 are to convene in Belloff's ball on Tuesday evening August 29 for business of paramount importance. All members are expected to attend. By Order of the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belloff
Card of Thanks for John M. Kelley
Relatives of the late John M. Kelley thank the Laborers' Union neighbors and friends for their kind assistance during the illness and death of Mr. Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Kelley
Laborers’ Union
Kelley
Car Sale Ad Claims Low Rates and Land Investments
An early 20th century style classified ad urges readers to act quickly to buy land and take advantage of low rates. It promotes a harvest season sale and mentions AL Coldren in Iowa City as the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
AL Coldren
Chicago Live Stock Receipts No. Today Market Steady
Receipts show cattle and sheep with varied classes and quotes. Prices list beef steers and cows, light, heavy, and feeder categories. Grain estimates for wheat corn oats accompany live stock totals and market notes.
Four Oclock Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Anderson
Mrs William Anderson entertained about forty friends at a four o clock luncheon held at her home located at the corner of Burlington and Governor streets.
Wedding Announcement for Miss Lyon and Frank Hammel
Society notes announce the marriage of Miss Margaret Lyon to Frank Hammel set for the evening of August 31 at the couple’s home on South Clinton Street. The Lyon family arrived in the city about eight years ago from Marshallows and Miss Lyon graduated from the University last June. Hammel leads the American Loan Company in the city and studied at the college of law.
Reception at Edwards home honors Mr and Mrs Edwards
A Friday evening reception at the Edward residence on South Governor Street honored Mr and Mrs Ralph Bees with about seventy five friends in attendance. Mrs H H Ruwards the groom's mother hosted the event and an elaborate repast was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Edward
South Governor Street
Ralph Bees
H. H. Ruwards
Newty
Hall Miller announces forthcoming marriage of Miss Rush Emily Hall
The notice announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Rush Emily Hall to Earl Edgar Miller. The ceremony is planned for Wednesday evening at six o'clock at the home of the bride's father, George R Hall, in Mee Loam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rush
Emily Hall
Earl Edgar Miller
George R. Hall
Miss Nellie Bird Entertains Forty Friends
Last Friday evening Miss Nellie Bird hosted about forty friends at her West Side home. Refreshments were served and many games were played, making the gathering one of the happiest of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Bird
West Side
Marriage of Miss Thayer and Edward Gustapao
Leona Thayer former telephone operator wed Edward Gustapao in Davenport. The ceremony was conducted by Rev M M Lemon of the First Methodist Church with Mrs Martian, groom’s aunt, in attendance. The couple will reside in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Thayer
First Methodist Church
Davenport
Martian
Tephebride
Home Telephone Co
Kewanee
Gustapson
Markets Update From Debner Brokerage
Today’s markets report shows live stock and grain prices furnished by P W Debner broker located at 1074 RK Washington Street Iowa City. Trading activity and price trends are summarized for the day across major market segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Lowa City
Real estate transfers in Johnson county August 26 1905
Real estate transfers reported by Security Abstract Company list several Iowa City parcels. William Musser to W P Watkins. Mrs Kate Corbet transfer. H D Overhost to A Atkins. Joseph G Sterett to Lee Whittaker. Katie Weishek to Anle Fiala. Timothy Fairchild to Theodore Mohr. Considerations range from 1 to 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Security Abstract Company
Lee W. Clearman
Wiliam Musser
W. P. Watkins
Iowa City
Iowa
Wendall
Watkins
Kate Corbet
Towa
Joseph G. Sterett
Lee Whittaker
Towa City
Katie Weishek
Anle’ Fiala
Anders
addi+ tion
Selon
de Bec
Timothy Fairchild
Theodore Mohr
Corviville
Local Notes Highlight Social Visits and Travel
Miss Anna Liska hosted friends at Lone Tree on Sunday. Dr Reginald Maresh returned to Riverside after visiting relatives. Miss Leona Letts came back to Columbus Junction from city visits. Mr and Mrs Joe Jones traveled home near Columbus Junction by team. Fay Gay returned from work in T W Townsends studio and spent time with Conesville relatives. Dr Meade, new Lamont dentist, vacationing with Oxford parents. Harry and Jule Harveson visited Rev Dreyer near Conroy. Tom Maher fell from a buggy yesterday, minor concussion, back at duties today. B S C E of the Presbyterian church to hold social and business session at Miss Leva Mates West Side Wednesday evening. Mrs Sarah Brackett plans to return Saturday after Portland fair. Christian church music committee engaged Ralph Boilean from Red Oak to read music in October meeting with Rev Lawrence. Misses Mand and Elsie Becker and Frank Becker left for Chicago after vacationing in Colorado. Barry Gower, former resident, visiting from Washington DC. brother owns H A Strub store building. Rev W D Williams and family to return Friday from western trip via fair stopovers. G H Shetler Marshalltown businessman, visited Freyder and Lasheck homes. praises Iowa City park and waterfront development. Kenneth Boyce injured by crochet hook in roof of mouth. recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jones
Columbus Junction
Fay Gay
T.w.townsend
Conesville
Dr. Meade
College of Dentistry
Lamont
Oxford
Harry
Jule Harveson
Conroy
Rev. C. Dreyer
Chautangia
Tom Maher
Leva Mates
Sarah Brackett
Otto
Portland
The
Christian Church
Ralph Boilean
Red Oak
Lawrence
Hoilean
Mand
Elsie Becker
Frank Becker
Chicago
Colordo
Barry Gower
Washington, D. C
H. A. Strub
Two Mathematics Vacancies Filled at University
The university filling two vacancies in its mathematics department after the resignations of Dr. JeV. Westfall and W. E. Beck. R. P. Baker of Chicago will replace Westfall while Clarence M. Thorne of Evanston becomes assistant instructor. Baker holds an Oxford degree and soon a PhD from the University of Chicago. Thorne earned a Northwestern BS in 1899 and has held fellow and instructor positions, with Harvard study preceding Northwestern. The department, led by Professor Laenus G. Weld, gains two capable scholars and aims to remain strong.
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Jev. Westfall
W.E. Beck
R. P. Baker
Chicago
Westfall
Clarence M. Thorne
Evanstor
Baker
Oxford ‘University
University of Chicago
Clarence of Thorne
Northwestern University
Evanston High School
Academy of
Harvard University
Thorne
Trim
Laenus G. Weld
Local notes roundup of visits and small town events
Several residents and visitors are recorded in city notes. John Stevans travels on the road. Katharine Purcéllot Lone Tree visits Miss Rose Maaden. Mrs L. Serberth af Grinnell visits friends in the city. Mrs Frank Hatch heads to Baraboo Wisconsin for a stay. Dr M Young of North Liberty visits her daughter in Adel. Mrs Webb and Nina Louis return from Oregon. Lee Whittaker family and Mrs Budd Emmons enjoy a week of picnicking at Puritan boat. Mrs J J Hatch back from Cabot Michigan after visiting sister Mrs George Lewis. The Merchants Bank of Cedar Rapids sues De Clow for attachment. Dr Stewart of North Liberty recovering from interurban injuries. D C Van Meter adds a two-room addition on Iowa Ave. A five horsepower motor installed at the high school. Capt H E Ely leaves for Ft Leavenworth. Mrs Ely and children stay. F T Kelley relocates family to Muscatine. Des Moines papers praise violin solo by Esther Duley at a city music event. Drake music head commends her work.
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John Stevans
Katharine Purcéllot
Lone Tree Ag
Rose Maaden
And
L. & Serberth Af
Frank Hatch
Baraboo
Wisconsin
Lloyd
Heroert - ‘Moore
M. Young
North Liberity
Clarence Macey
Adel
Webb
Nina Louis
Oregon
Lee Whittaker
Budd Emmons
J. J. Hatch
Cablet
Michigan
George Lewis
Merchants Bank of Cedar Rapids
D. C. van Meter
Iowa Avenue
H. E. Ely
Leavenworth
Kansas
Ely
Songer
F .T. Kelley
National Biscuit Co
Daring Bravery in Harbor Action and Firefighting
A detailed narrative of a daring night assault in a port as Captain Jones leads two cutters with fifteen men each to seize forts, set fires on ships, and confront a 1500-strong mob while Wallingford fails to act. The piece shifts to a humorous domestic scene about Dorothy a tenacious young cook-in-training debating a recipe with family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Panl Jones
Jones
Wallingford
Elephants Show Skill in Piling Logs at Work
A Minneapolis Journal piece notes elephants in savyills use piling logs for saw benches and storage, lifting logs with their tusks and stacking precisely. It adds a London Mall remark contrasting lightning danger in cities versus rural areas, citing theories of lack of trees and factory smoke as protection.
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Manis
London Mall
Broadway
Auditorium
Beacon Street
Chestnut Street
Nicolet
Rome
Rowe
Minneapolia Journal
Community Notes From Cedar Rapids Visit and Moves
C F Lovelace and family marked their home in Dysart after a visit with friends in the city. B B Springmeyer and family of Muscatine plan to move to the city as permanent residents. Mrs Lillian Choate and others spent yesterday in Cedar Rapids. Stover and Switzer left for a ten day trip to Northern Wisconsin. Grace Sheppard and Mrs Sellman went to Chicago to buy stock for a millinery store. Chas Smith, once with Theobald Smith, returned from service in the Philippines and visits his mother on Church Street. Episcopal Sunday School set a basket picnic at Mid River park on Thursday, riding the 16 o'clock Interurban car.
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B. B. Springmeyer
Muscatine
City
Lillian Choate
Maggie Mentzer
Reginald Maresh
Cedar Rapids
Stover
Switzer
Wisconsin
Grace Sheppard
T. Sellman
Chicago
Chas, Smith
Theobald & Smith
Phillippines
Church Street
Episcopal Sunday School
Mid-River Park
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Willaim Hoffelder
Harry G. Plom
Mama
Atte
Town City
C.M
Tils
Central RailWays
Summer
M. Siders
S. van Buren St
Brick Foundation
Wm. Tierney
E. Market Street
A. G. Smith
Bruce Moore
Central, Chémical Co
Cader Rapids
Chicago Liver Stock
Ava
Teres
Wit Ye Vba Hk
Miss Bird
Thayer
Anna Liska
Lone Tree
Riverside
Leona, Letts
W. D. Williams
G. H. Shetler
Marhwalltown
Freyder
Lasheck
Kenneth Boyce
Illinois
W. E. Beck
J. W. Westfall
Stewart
North’ Liberty
Dorothy
Bet
Swith
C.F
G. A. Ewing
Attorney At Law
and Notary Public Cor
Dubuque and
Washington Atreeta
Ta Morrison
Biotk
W.A. Barer
W.F. Muspat
Bailey & Murphy Attorneys At Law
Gollege
Towi
Washington St
Owa
Chariey M. Dutcher
Walter M. Davia
Dutcher & Davis Lawyers
South Clinton Treat
Tows City
Lows
Marner
C. L. Tallmadge
Janda Verman
Crescent Blocs
Remley
Gitizen Hfhee
Ginton Brows City
Dows
L. W. Littig
Royal College of Surgeons
England
J. G. Mueller
Euréka Block
Blcomington Street
D. F. Fitzpatrick
Coogaor
Jas
Clinton
College
A. Valenta
Dubuque St
Lowrh Avenue
F. T-Breene
Johnson County Savings Bank
Ofoe
W. S Hosford
North Clinton Street
Newberry Building
W. Starbuck
Ours
Mn. m. Phone
College Street Lows City
Geo
WF. Ball
Ssecurily Abstract Company
Baller & Seipony
Susan L. King
Lowa Crry
Rey Et
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