R Murray Killed in Fall From House in Jefferson Street
E R Murray foreman for Leuz Company fell from the roof of a moving house on Jefferson Street hitting his head and body and died at Mercy hospital about 10:30. He was twenty nine, survived by wife and a five year old son. D C Abrams and George Brown were among workers. funeral details pending arrival of Murray's Maryland-based parents.
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R. Murray
Leuz Company
E. R. Murray
Jefferson Street
George Brown
D. C. Abrams
Mr. Murray
Murray
University
Science
Mary Ibrams
Gilbert
van Buren
Fitzpatrick
Rt Murray
Mercy Hospital
van Buren Street
Sty
Maryland
Pearl Case to Come Up in Iowa Arseny Hearing
Earl Moore faces arcery charges in Iowa with a December 11 hearing before Squire Horak. The case involves a pearl found by Mrs Fate Barylak’s child and alleged transfer of the pearl to Moore by his father, who sold it to John Hands for 175 dollars. Previous similar charges against George Moore were dismissed though the affair is identical.
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Moore
Squire Horak
Earl Moore
Liitle
Fate Barylak
Council to Meet for Regular December Session Tonight
City council gathers for its regular December meeting with routine bills on the agenda and several other items of public interest to be discussed, outlining forthcoming decisions and actions for the community.
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Reguar
New Farrand Organ Dedicated at Unity Church Event
The Farrand Special Organ, recently purchased, was dedicated last evening at Unity church with readings by Miss Nellie Lewis and Rene Albee, two chorus selections, a solo by H. L. Rogers of Iowa City, and a dedicatory prayer. A large crowd attended and praised the instrument.
Death of Daniel Collins at South Dubuque Street
Daniel Collins died after weeks of illness at his home on South Dubuque Street. Survived by wife and eight children John Timothy William Denis David Josephine Elizabeth and Mrs Nathan Mattes. Born in Ireland in 1935, he settled in Johnson County forty years ago. Funeral at St Patricks Church tomorrow at 9 am with interment in St Joseph's Cemetery.
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Daniel Collins
South Dubuque Street
John
Timothy
William
Denis
David
Josephine
Elizabeth Collins
Nathan Mattes
Collins
St. Patricks Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Mrs Newman's Sister Dead in Kendallville Indiana
Mrs. C A Newman of this city learned in Edgewood Iowa of the death of her sister Miss Blanche Rowe at Kendallville Indiana Wednesday night. Mrs Newman had just returned from Kendallville after hopeful reports and learned of the death upon arriving home for Thanksgiving. Robert Freeman took a day off from his traveling sales job to be with his family yesterday.
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Edgewood
Iowa
C. A. Newman
Robert Freeman
Engines at Solon collide on siding
Yesterday morning at Solon two steam engines collided on the same siding after a mis switch. Both engines were free from cars, one moving to take water and the other to connect with cars on the side track. The low speed prevented serious damage and no one was hurt.
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Solon
Iowa poised for higher Big Nine finish next season
The Hawkeyes sit sixth in the Big Nine race with Purdue fifth and Minnesota fourth as Illinois and Northwestern trail. Iowa’s season shows promise with key players leaving and new talent from the freshmen group, suggesting a stronger lineup for next year. HA Speidel and Paul Schmidt visited Muscatine during Thanksgiving.
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Iowa
St. Louis
Indiana
Illinois
Northwestern
Purdue
Minnesota
Edlestein and Nesya cil wed in Iowa City home ceremony
John E. Edelstein and Minnie Nesya cil were quietly married yesterday at 2 30 by Rev. W D Williams. The ceremony occurred at the bride's mother's North Dodge street residence, attended only by immediate relatives. The groom, a longtime city figure and lawyer now in Le Mars, Iowa, and the bride, a well known Iowa City daughter, left at 5 for their new Le Mars home. Last week a Weemat tinnoneck banquet at Majestic Hall drew a select crowd with an elaborate supper and dancing to inspiring music.
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John E. Edlestein
Minnie Nesyacil
W. D. Williams
Dodge Street
University Law College
le Mars
Iowa
Iowa City
Edelstein
LeMara
Majestic Hall
Friends Surprised Elias Stevens at West Side Home
A group of Elias Stevens friends gathered at his West Side residence last evening for several hours of social pleasure. Stevens, after recovering from the initial shock, joined in the merriment and participation.
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Elias Stevens
West Side
Stevens
Party at Wills Home Honors Prothesis Guest From West Ulaiog
Last evening at the Wills home on North Dubceqn street Miss Sheda Wille hosted a party for friends in honor of her prosthetic. The guest, who is home on leave from duties as a teacher at the high school in West Uaiog, attended the gathering.
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Wills
North Dubceqn Street
Sheda Wille
Wis
West Uaiog
Jolly Club Hosts Enjoyable Wednesday Gathering
The Jolly Club held a pleasant Wednesday evening event with a changed but agreeable order, including a game supper. The hall was tastefully decorated and attendees enjoyed the gathering.
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Jolly Club
Athena Club Dance At Kenyon Attracts Fifteen Couples
The Athena Club hosted a dancing party at Kenyon last night attended by about fifteen couples, showcasing a lively social event in the community.
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Athena Club
Kenyon
Tea entertainment at Professor Daum home in French society
The Misses Vos Prentiss and Sunier in structors in French were entertained at tea in the home of Professor H. L. Daum on Tuesday evening.
Dynamo Burned Out Leaves Iowa City in Darkness
One of the Iowa City Electric Light Company dynamos burned out the night before last. North Clinton and adjacent streets will be without power for a few nights while repairs are made. The new moon will provide minimal illumination for night travelers.
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Iowa City Electric Light Company
North Clinton
Holland visit by Rhodes scholar Jacob Van der Zee
Jacob Van der Zee, Iowa’s Oxford Rhodes scholar and representative for Iowa City, will spend a six week holiday in Holland his birth country. He notes differences between the English university life and American institutions while enjoying his time at the university.
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Jacob van der. Zee
Iowa
Oxford
Iowa City
Holland
van der Zee
English University
City Damage Case on Trial in Iowa City Court
Isaac Frizell sues Iowa City for 500 dollars claiming improper filing caused water to flood his lot and cellar in the third ward. A jury was impaneled this forenoon and includes Chas Dineleberty W H Chadima Robert Marais Albert Roup J W Myers Wn Bofeditz Joseph Bele Wm Hirt F Rohret Elmer Coulter Ed Renda I E McHollister.
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Isaac Frizell
Iowa City
Mr. Frizell
Third Ward
Chas. Dineleberty
W. H. Chadima
Robert Marais
Albert Roup
J. W. Myers
Wn. Bofeditz
Joseph Bele
Wm. Hirt
F. Rohret
Elmer Coulter
Renda
E Mchollister
Fatal House Fire Claims Bessie Henry in Fairfew
Bessie Henry, daughter of George Henry of Fairfew, a long time operator for the Johnson county Telephone Company, died in a morning blaze caused by using gasoline instead of kerosene to light a fire. Henry was a well known light operator for the Fairfield Telephone Company with many friends.
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Bessie Henry
George Henry
Fairfew
Jons
Minnie Saith
Johnson County Telephone Company
Misa Henry
Fairfield Telephone Company
Belle Plaine Defeats Company F In Close Football Clash
Belle Plaine won 7 to 6 against Company F in a hard fought football game. Many players reported tender spots after the match and the contest remained close from start to finish.
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Company I
Belle Plaine
Company F
New French Instructor Joins Precoh Department
Veh A. C. Huizinga will join the university Precoh department as instructor next week under Prof. 1H. LeDaum. His appointment allows Misses Prentis and Saunier to resume graduate studies, after they proved satisfactory instructors since September while Miss Cipriani was absent. Huizinga plans a Princeton doctor’s degree next June and is highly recommended.
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A. C. Huizinga
LeDaum
University Precoh
Huizinga
Prentis and Saunier
Cipriani
Mr. Huizinga
Princeton
Thanksgiving visits noted in West Liberty area
Ir Price and wife and daughter were guests in West Liberty yesterday Mrs Reineke and daughter spent Thanksgiving Day with relatives in Davenport Mr and Mrs Hubert Jones ate their Thanksgiving dinner in the home of Mrs Kimball of West Liberty Mrs Teressa Hohenschuh and daughter spent Thanksgiving in West Liberty in the home of Mrs Polder Mr and Mrs William Pratt of Graham township entertained a party of twenty five friends at dinner yesterday
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Ir. Price
West Liberty
Teressa Hohenschuh
West’ Liberty
Polder
William’ “Pratt
Graham Township
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