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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1905

Page

16

Death of Dan Hamm at his mother's home

Daniel Hamm Jr died at his mother's residence on East Washington Street after a two year illness. He was nearly forty, had traveled to Phoenix in 1914 for health reasons, and returned in January. He is survived by his mother sister Elle and brothers Jaree Will and Jacob. Funeral at the house tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. preached by Rev. Leamer of the English Lutheran Church.

Daniel Hamm, Jr Mary A. Hamm Washington Street Phoenix Arizona Jaree Will Jacob Rev Leamer Chorea

Social to Benefit Hillside School Library Fray

Miss Mary Mungovan of Hillside School district No 3 Union township plans a box social at the school house next Friday evening. Proceeds will benefit the school library and residents are urged to attend for a pleasant evening and a chance to win fragrant gifts from Shrader's.

Mary Mungovan Hills Side Ot Union Township

Land of Nod Tour Set to Open With Noted Cast

The Chicago road engagement of Land of Nod features William Norris creator of Eiong Dodo and April Fool, joined by Knox Wilson famed Bargomaster. A company of 100 singers and dancers backs a costly, one night stand tour with seats still available despite reports of full houses.

F.C. Whitney Wim. Norris Eiong Dodo Chicago Knox Wilson April Fool Madcap Ballet

Court to hear Jiras vs Jobo Hi case after Kirkendall disposal

The note suit of Frank Jiras against Jobo Hi Schmidt proceeds next if Kirkendall, va Murphy and Reha is disposed of by tomorrow noon. The plaintiff sues on a $25 promissory note while the defendant asserts a counterclaim for damages from an alleged oral contract breach.

Kirkendall Murphy & Reha Frank Jiras Jobo Hi. Schmidt

Indians Visit Dr Ward At University In Sioux Falls

Pyapaha and his son Notesoka of the Moeskwakia nation visited Dr. Ward in Tama and now tour Sioux Falls on a summer heating trip. Pyapaha, known as Jim Peters, acted as tribal agent in lands negotiations and has served as Ward’s interpreter during the summer. The pair stay with Dr. Ward’s circle as the tribe camps nearby.

Pyapaha Notesoka Tama Duren J. H. ‘Ward Dr. Ward Jim Jon Peters Sioux Falls Sioux Falls On the Annual Heating Trip. On the Invitation of Dr. Ward Jim Peters Washington

Voting machines discussed for Cedar Rapids purchase

The Cedar Rapids committee advances a report on voting machines after Bemis displayed eight U S Standard models. A price tag of 600 dollars per machine sparked talk of a 5000 dollar city outlay, with hopes of discounts bringing it toward 200 dollars per unit. The panel may seek taxpayer approval if costs stay high.

I. x. Bemis Cedar Rapids Ceder Rapids

Shrader backs hot water bottle gift for Christmas

Shrader praises a hot water bottle as one of the most sensible Christmas presents and says he owns the best of them.

Shrader

Devil's Auction set to thrill crowds with 24th edition

Will Gray, agent for Ches H Yale's Devil's Auction, announces the forthcoming engagement at the Goldren Theatre. He touts this season as the best ever, with three more agents under George N Gray to follow. Also promoting Christmas gifts and hardware items at Will Thomas and Wieneke's Book Store.

Will Gray Ches H. Yale Uoldren

Carvers Put on Display in City Shopfront Sets

Thomas offers the finest line of carvers in the city with sets and pairs for sale. See the展示 and compare prices across assorted configurations from single pieces to matched sets.

Thomas

More Fines In Gambling Case From East Dubuque Street

Mayor Ball held a Monday night hearing for several men arrested the prior Saturday for gambling in an upstairs apartment on Dubuque Street between College and Washington. The court found them guilty and levied ten dollar fines plus costs, reportedly paid by the apartment keeper.

Ball Dubuque Street College Washington

Marriage bonds sealed at Majestic dance venue

The Scimitar and Rez society hosted a Monday night dance at the Majestic. Rev. C. P. Leach united Miss Johanna Togalls and J. M. Bowman in marriage at the parsonage and the couple departed that evening for Tensace.

Scientear and Pez Scimitar and Rez Society the Majestic

Prenuptial Party Honors Miss Lovell Waite

Miss Sylvia Duncan hosts a party at her North Linn street home in honor of Miss Lovell Waite who will wed Dr. W. P. Stoltenberg of New Liberty on December 27. Dr Stoltenberg is a recent College of Medicine graduate and a capable football player.

North Linn Street Sylvia Duncan Lovell Waite W. P. Stoltenberg New Liberty Dr. Stoltenberg College of Medicine

Progressive Party Hosted by Christian Endeavor Society

The Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian church held a progressive party last evening. Activities began at S. E. Catrell home with games and music, then moved to C. K. Lake home for a Christmas tree and more entertainment, then to Emil Boerner’s residence for refreshments to finish the evening.

Christian Enceavor Society of the Christian Church S. E. Catrell C. K. Lake Satta Clana Ann Emil Boerner

Switzer Home Club Enjoys Progressive Christmas Party

Friday's issue notes the Switzer Home Club gathering at Clinton pret. A Christmas tree with a present for each of eighty guests formed the center of the event. Miss Morrison sang solo and Miss Irine Westenhaver delivered two declamations. The next meeting is set for two weeks from last Monday.

W.R.C J. B. Switzer Clinton Whart Miss Morrison Misa Irine Westenhaver

Postmaster Announces Rural Carrier Exam in January

Postmaster Overholt has received notice from Washington that an examination will be held for rural carriers in this city on January 13. Those who expect to take the exam should apply for blanks soon.

Overholt Washington

Pocket Knife and Razor Trade in City Market

A city market lists pocket knives scissors shears and razors for sale. English German and American males are mentioned among buyers and vendors. The fragment hints at a diverse and multinational trade environment in the city.

Thomas

Christmas Services Move to Baptist Church

The unity of city churches has changed the Christmas service location from English Lutheran to Baptist Church. Rev. D. W. Wylie will deliver the sermon as previously announced.

Unicn English Lutheran Church Baptist D. W. Wylie

Thomas offers vast cnitery patterns for selection

A notice notes Thomas provides over a thousand yarn patterns for customers to choose from. The listing emphasizes broad variety and customization options for knitters seeking unique designs.

Thomas

Local Notices and Short City Shortages

Brief items report Mrs R S Baker of Bagley Nebraska visiting nephew F Price in town. Chas Hertick won cigars and a case in the Smoke House raffle. The SRA department fought a small fire at the Shalla home on East Jefferson. Barber to spend holidays at Ft Leavenworth with daughter Mrs Captain Ely. departure Friday. Wieneke's Book Store advertises holiday goods including dolls games and tree decorations.

R. S Baker Bagley Nebraska F. Price Chas. Hertick Sra Shalla East Jefferson Siset Scheider Bros Squire D Barber Ft. Levenworth Captain Ely Wieneke’s

Military Hair Brushes and Rail Tickets Sold Citywide

Shrader at 220 The Rock Island offers military hair brushes and sells one way tickets to southwest and Colorado points on January 2 and 16 and February 6 and 20 at regular fare plus two dollars. Rout dip tickets to the territory also available at unusually low rates.

Rock Island Southwest Colorado

Shrader Showcases Luxury Toiletry and Gift Sets

Local retailer Shrader promotes a varied display featuring toilet sets, manicure and enté sets, perfumes, hair brushes, hat brushes, cloth brushes, pocket books, travel sets, glove boxes, cigars, trays, and moveable Christmas items.

Shrader

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Tella Claus Nam North Santy's Wilto Vaelver Axmaster Santa Claus Dan Hamm Christ- Lm Shrader's Land-of- Nod ESS & CO Pecos Valley, N. Mex Pan Handle of Texas Southwestern Land CO Oklahoma New Mexico Santa FE Great Fan Handle Pecos Valley Gage Railroad Co United States Dubuque Sts J. H. Brooke Iowa City, Ia Jira’ Sait Claus ‘of Schmidt Gillette Zinn” Star LB. Bemis Barney & Berry Will Thomas Lichty& Thomas Wieneke's palls.Bowman Wedding Miss Waite Progressive Switzer Hom At, Baptist Church Afing Rod Hatch Santa Iowa City Sueppel’s Dubuque
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