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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1903
Page
9
Ohio dispatch reports a cabinet conference and elder statesmen adjourned at the palace with the emperor as deliberations continue. The outcome is believed to decide either immediate peace or continuation of the war.
Word reached this city last Saturday of the death of Mrs Louisa Thornberry near Denver. She had long resided here and was well known to a large circle of friends who are saddened by the news. Details on the cause of death and arrival of the remains were not yet received. Thornberry had left the city in June bound for Portland with her party. Her son Ed Thornberry, who lives near Denver, and another son living in Everett, Washington, were mentioned in connection with the family. The relatives await further particulars here.
Mrs Bila A Gibison files for divorce from John Gibison alleging habitual drunkenness and threats. She seeks custody of two children aged thirteen and younger and requests permanent alimony with the home and lot awarded to her.
Captain G. R. Hall and his son depart with a fine group of Poland China hogs bound for Des Moines to exhibit at the state fair.
The Towa Gas Association will hold its next meeting in Iowa City. At a recent gathering in Dea fa, Sythe ers concluded plans with George Carson of ity serving on the association's executive committee.
Lindsley is moved from Muscatine to Riverside for a freight run. The transfer places Lindsley in this city to operate the line and assumes duties previously held there.
Conductor James Hollenbeck returns to service after July 4 interurban wreck injuries. Visits report Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clossen in Chicago. G Daley spends Sunday with family in Des Moines. Rev. C Dreyer and Edna return from Marengo. Paul Coldren sails to Canada with Delta party. County clerk issues marriage permits to F N Niley and Delvina Eephart. Myra Lengle returns from Elizabethtown Indiana. Peter Rogers heads to Formosa Kansas to visit John Peale. City bank hours shortened for coaching parade. Mrs. Samuel Dezel and children visit Morning Sun family. Sanitary tables added to Merchants Cafe. R J Bixby from Edgewood IA visits between trains. Peter A Dey returns from Waukesha Wisconsin after two weeks travel. Rev Strain named new Congregational pastor to preach next Sunday. Miss Josephine Patton to Keokuk tomorrow.
Amishman L G Guengerich of Sharon township narrowly escaped as his wagon was struck by a wheel rider Roy Lee and the frightened horses bolted over Ryersons bridge. He grabbed the bridge rod to avoid a fall into the river while shingles flew into the water and the wagon overturned beyond the span. The team later freed itself farther on.
Miss Emily Tustison, guest of Miss Edna Lewis, suffered a severe thumb injury Saturday at the Johnson County Telephone Company toll office when her thumb was caught in a revolving electric fan. Medical treatment is expected to assure a complete recovery in a short time.
George Gerber was injured on Saturday at his father’s shop when his angers got caught in squaring shears and the tip was removed.
A press dispatch explains confusion over two Jacob Scheurmans in Des Moines. One is Jake Schearman an alum of the university, popular and married to Myra Bloom. The other Jacob Scheurman, a cousin, sparked excitement among his friends here.
Thomas C. Carson presented to James Mahoney, secretary of the Fair Association, an annual pass bought in 1865. Passes were sold to fund an art hall. many were issued, but this is believed to be the only one remaining.
The Christian church ladies invite all women to assemble Tuesday afternoon at Mrs J C Gazeman's home in Woodlawn to prepare a box for the Orphans Home in St Donis. A free supper will be served and men may attend, contributing 25 cents for local church benevolence.
Carson of this city joins Des Moines Street council in the recently reorganized Gas Association meeting at Des Moines Street.
Citizens vote Thursday on a one half mill tax to fund park purchases in Iowa City. Local leaders note parks have left city hands and urge swift action for a public outing space with minimal tax burden of about 1.214 cents per $1000 of property value.
A six member Marquette Council Knights of Columbus Iowa City committee visited Cedar Rapids to finalize plans with Cedar Rapids Council No. 908 for a Labor Day picnic at Midriver Park. A ball game between the councils and other amusements are planned.
Two U S cavalrymen arrived in the city today and will establish this city and Marion as their headquarters. They were hosted by Mayor Ball at dinner.
Mr Mathew Johnson of Davenport visits the city. John Klems returns to Riverside after a Davenport street visit. A seven pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Bert Miller on Fast Fairchild Street Saturday morning. Agnes Herman and sisters spend week at Des Moines for state fair. Rita Kelley of McClure Syndicate New York visits the city. E H Bridenstine returns from Pacific coast trip via Portland fair and Alaska, away since last April. Ina Endfeld returns home from Muscatine where she stayed with Dr and Mrs A M Lingo. Emily Tustison of Muscatine visits Iola City then Cedar Rapids for schooling. J R Wright leaves for Des Moines. Major General Cronje, born to E Grimm, runs 2:20 pace at West Liberty but does not win. Vincent Klema returns to Davenport to resume street car duties. Carl V Kent leaves Marshalltown for teaching sciences back home.
Minerva E. Alberhaskey files for divorce from Walter Alberhaskey after a marriage since May last year. She seeks temporary alimony of 50 dollars and permanent alimony of 4 dollars weekly, claiming ill treatment and her husband’s alleged abuse.
Joe Brown, a city resident and three degree holder, travels to Detroit Wednesday as Des Moines delegate to the National Afro-American Council. He will advocate another Iowa idea aimed at disenfranchising the negro and push prior council proposals discussed last year.
It reports Fred Seeman coming home tomorrow evening after a year in Montana with relatives seeking better health. He is much improved and plans to resume university work this fall.
The Alerts will stage an exhibition run next Wednesday afternoon at the fair grounds. Officials expect strong crowds as the event serves as a drawing card following the parade.
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