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Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1905

Page

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ano and Buggy Contest Closes Saturday Dec 23

Dec 183 The Chicago National and Home Bank and Equitable Trust Company, banks controlled by R Walsh, are bankrupt. Depositors are assured no loss. Clearing House bankers vow to cover all liabilities. Collapse blamed on Walsh investments in mines and yads.

Icago Iils Chicago National and Home Equitable Trust Company R. Walsh Clearing House Association Bankers of Chicago Walsh

Newspaper price rise chatter unsettles city dealers

The message to dealers notes a proposed price increase for the Chicago American and Tribune. Uncertainty swirls about whether a fifty one hundred raise will be demanded and if Sunday editions will adopt the higher rate.

Chicago American Tribune Ofunday

Ten Dollar Costs At Trial For Group Of Ten

The group of ten faced trial this morning with two acquitted. The remaining eight were each fined ten dollars and ordered to pay costs. The arrest involved their alleged involvement, with testimony surrounding the incident.

Apaak

McDonald to Build on South Johnson Street Lot

Attorney W J McDonald plans a spring construction on a lot at the corner of Court and Johnson, opposite the Gifford flats. He expects to erect structures next season.

Joey W- J McDonald Lota South Johnson Street W J. McDonald Johnson Street Court Johnson Gifford Flats

Card of Thanks for Help in Bereavement

Expresses gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the bereavement of Mrs. Dicus and her family. Names J Wilson, Mr. Ann Mas, James Dicus, and others who assisted.

Dicus J. Wilson Ann Mas James Dicus

Court Adjourns. Kirkendall v Murphy to Resume

Judge Byington adjourned court with reporters traveling to Marengo for sessions tomorrow. Jurors return tomorrow morning to resume the Kirkendall versus Murphy land case as proceedings pause tonight.

Amendment motion seeks new trial for manslaughter case

An amendment to the motion for a new trial in the John Ezechek manslaughter case was filed with the court clerk Saturday. The amendment focuses on jury instructions and will be considered with the original motion when the matter is heard and ruled upon.

Joby Ezechek John Ezechek John Kelley

Prison Scene Details and Parole Violations Reported

At Anamosa on Saturday Sheriff Rowland escorted James Morgan Chas Williams Walter Alberbasky and Ed Bell to prison. Sheriff talked with Billy Jones who remains in a tailor shop and appears in good shape though reflecting on a long prior sentence. Ed Beth was sent to Anamosa to serve twenty five months of an unexpired term after breaking his parole.

Anamosa James Morgan Chas, Williams Walter Alberbasky Ed. Bell Sherif Rowland Billy Jones Jones Ed Beth

Skaters Flock to Coralville Ice Mecca

Coralville has become a skating magnet as the ice proves excellent for miles. Midnight travelers report belated skaters boarding trains at Coralville and skating long hours. Yesterday two boys rode a car toward Mid River hoping to skate back but found only a thin ice edge.

Coralville

Bills to Vote on Town Incorporation Wednesday

Residents of Hille will vote on incorporating the town at a special election scheduled for Wednesday. The polls will be at Hirt's hall and observers expect strong support, as the initial petition was widely signed. Dr. F. L. Pollard, who spent last week here, left Saturday for Anamosa before returning home to Denver.

Hille Hirt’s Hall 4. L. Pollard Anamosa Denver

J Connell Passes Away After Illness at 80

John Connell Sr died at his East Burlington home early Sunday after a two week illness from pneumonia. He was eighty, a longtime county resident and retired farmer. Survived by son John W. and daughter Maggie of this city. Funeral from St. Patrick's Church Tuesday at 9:30 am. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

John Connell Burlington Street Connell John W Maggie St. Patrick's Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery

James J. Young Died at Seventy-Six in Iowa City

James J. Young aged seventy six died at his Summit Street home Sunday afternoon after a two year illness and a rapid decline. He came to Iowa in 1852 living briefly at Durant before settling in Iowa City in 1893. His daughter Luella A. Young remains in Iowa City while Leroy C. and Lillian E. Young live in Weng er Colorado and Lillian is due to arrive tomorrow. The funeral, led by Reverend Strain, will be at his home tomorrow at three with burial in Durant. remains to be shipped Wednesday morning.

James J. Young Summit Street Yelock Young Ilowa Durant Iowa Iowa City Luella A. Young Leroy C Lillian E Wenger Colorado Reverend Strain Torenoon

Judge McClain Is Home for Holidays at Des Moines Court

Judge Emlin McClain of the supreme bench returns home from Des Moines as the court adjourns until January 9. Donald McClain practicing law in the capital city and Henry of Columbia University in New York are both expected here for the holidays.

Emlin McClain Supreme Bench Des Moises Donald McClain City Henry Columbia University New York

University student injured in stair ladder fall

Miss Margaret Thompson, a university student, was injured last Saturday while decorating in Close Hall when a step ladder broke and she fell to the floor. She sprained her ankle and received medical attention, confining her to rest at the Hostetler home on Market Street for a few days.

Margaret Thompson Hostetler Market Street

Cochran Plans Major Remodeling Of Clinton Street Building

J C Cochran has awarded a contract to J W Metzinger for complete remodeling of his office and store on South Clinton between Washington and College. A new plate glass and cut stone front will be installed with a first floor store room, second floor offices, and a third floor judge room, all finished in hardwood. Work starts this week. He also plans in spring to build three flats or two residences on the southeast corner of Burlington and Clinton streets near the Baptist church.

J. C. Cochran J. W. Metzinger Clinton Street Washington College Streets Burlington and Clinton Streets

Bishop Morrison Addresses Trinity on Mission Work

Bishop T. N. Morrison, visiting in the city, delivered an address yesterday morning at Trinity church focusing on the church mission work.

T N. Morrison Trinity Church T. N. Morrison

Frank Nosek Seriously Hurt in Wood Wagon Accident

Frank Nosek suffered severe injuries when he fell from a load of wood on North Linn street last Saturday and was run over by the wagon. He is an elderly resident of Indian Lookout who recently lost his wife, and his injuries are described as aggravated by the accident.

Frank Nosek North Linn Street Mr. Nosek Indian Lookout

Dentists Gather in Cedar Rapids for Alumni Meeting

Dr. E A Rogers of the college of dentistry spoke in Cedar Rapids last Saturday at a denticta meeting. He recruited nearly a dozen to conduct clinics before the alumni dentists arrive January 5 and 6.

E. A. Rogers College of Dentistry Cedar Rapids Neary

Christmas Store Opens Tonight in Town

The big store in town announces opening tonight and every night through the holiday season. Customers are invited to browse the widest selection and enjoy festive savings at the UK Christ mas Vetter's outlet.

Doctor Albert Richie Severely Injured in Dunkerton Runaway

Word from Dunkerton near Waterloo reports Dr. Albert Richie a University Medical College graduate last year is seriously injured in a runaway accident. Prognosis is poor and the community, awaiting his marriage to Miss Dolorosa Everett of the West Side, grieves at the sad news.

Dunkerton Waterloo Albert Richie University Medical College Dolorosa Everett West Side

Scott Before Commission on Insanity Proceedings

Richard Scott, about 45, appeared before the commissioners on reports of deranged behavior. He has been in Scott township this summer and is not a resident of the state, coming from Illinois where he was treated for insanity fifteen years ago. Mrs. Scott joined the proceedings as seven children remain in the family. Because of non residence, the case will be referred to the state board of control for instructions.

Richard Scott Scott Township Illinois Scott

Marriage License Test and Local Notices In Leavenworth

Mrs E im M Close travels from Leavenworth and Kansas City area. A marriage license was tested last Saturday for H W Wilcox and Misa Lillian Lachner. A sacred concert occurred at Congregational Church prior to Rev Strain's sermon. In Lepic v Chan the case was dismissed with costs to plaintiff without prejudice. Lewis Taylor of Des Moines and American Radiator visited Beta fraternity house. Mr and Mrs F D Lindstey spent Sunday with son Henry a Rock Island railroad ticket agent. Political Science Club meets at Swisher home with Dr Miner discussing football.

E.“im Leavenworth Katieas City Wilcox Misa Lillian-Lachner Strain Josephine Lepic Political Science Club A. .& Swisher Miner

Christmas Day Service Set by City Ministers

Rev D W Wylie will deliver the Christmas sermon at union services on Christmas Day at English Lutheran Church in this city The Ministers Union made the decision at a meeting in Close Hall The next ministers meeting is scheduled for January 8 Every lady expects a nice bottle of perfume for Christmas and must go to Shrad

D. W. Wylie English Lutheran Church Close Hall

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Chicago John R. Walsh ISE Price Nday Papers Lge Byington Ralph Otto Marengo Byington Thin ‘Ning Ph Otto Boey Tottuttow Chrader Christ Rowland Morgan, Williams, Alberbasky Bell J. Connell County J. J. Young Judge Mcclain IS Supreme Court J.C. Cochran Clinton Bishop Morrison Clathiere Dental Clinic Dr- Rogers Civnic Brown MARY Everett Xmas Eve
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