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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
30
Secretary W. J. McChesney said the university must run on an overdraft from July 1 to Sept 30 after the attorney general ruled salaries and current expenses cannot be paid in advance. Requisitions for support dated Jan 1 are held to March 31, with June 30 funds to be applied to the next year.
The American Jobbing Association will relocate March 1 to rooms formerly leased to the public library on College Street. The space lies over the College Inn and Rigler's Grocery and suits the association's needs. The current offices will later be refitted for W. F. Main’s personal use. bring certificates to Hughes' Music Store to apply them toward a piano.
At the Madison Wisconsin session of the Central Division of the Modern Language Association Prof Charles Bundy Wilson of the University German department was chosen secretary. Dr Eastman of this city attended the sessions and witnessed the event.
City council holds its regular monthly meeting to review bills and close the 1905 quarter. Mayor, clerk, and street commissioner will present reports as customary business is likely to be transacted.
At a county board of education meeting the five year contract for textbooks was awarded to be finalized at a session on April 5. The board comprises the board of supervisors and the county superintendent serves as president.
The Red and White, a thirty-two page monthly high school publication, debuts with a colored cover by George Long and strong departments in athletics society news and literature. Editors include Charles Maplethorp in chief and Ruth Hindman oversees alumni. Also included is a testimonial ad for King's New Discovery.
Postponed sale due to bad weather. Jas Huffman announces the sale now set for Friday January 12, 1906. Event to be held four miles south of Jows City and four miles north of Hills Siding.
A reader urges shoppers to inspect all city pianos, compare prices, and note Hughes piano shop as the sole good option. Certificates of Word and contest terms are mentioned with emphasis on same conditions as others.
In a candid interview Judge Wade states he will not seek a congressional seat this fall. He cites duty to his profession and family, and believes the second district will stay Democratic. He thanks supporters and asserts others are equally worthy to serve the region.
The Wotten's Missionary Society met at Mrs. George Anderson's home. Clarence Kepford of Melford Iowa, visiting, returned home. Miss Ferne Anderson of Iowa City visited. H Strible now owns Struble Larson store after buying Larson's share. Mrs Ed Wray recovering from illness. James Neidehiser and A B Kepford family ill or away. Kepford concluded successful revival meetings and will be missed. Local shops Hughes advertise sewing machines Edison phonographs with new records and monthly payments.
C L Bryden of the Mining Engineering Department and a group of his students from Wisconsin visited Centerville Iowa coal mines over the holiday break. They conducted careful inspections and in mine surveys providing practical instruction for the students. Bryden plans a larger trip to Chicago to tour steel works and other industrial plants.
The Presbyterian church kicks off a week of prayer from Monday night through Friday. The Evangelical Alliance sets aside the time. The Methodist church holds daily meetings this week and may continue longer. C P B Lead plans to leave for Rock Island to assist Rev O W Clark in a series of meetings each evening.
John R Meade has bought Win Fry's farm a few miles west of the city. The 240 acre property sold for 100 dollars per acre. A portion payment used the Thomas McFasland property in Hast Town City. Meade plans to occupy the farm in spring.
Hon George W Koontz Johnson county state representative will leave for Des Moines to attend the opening of the general assembly He will stay at the Savory hotel and be at home to friends during the session He plans to advocate for university interests and projects the session may run several weeks.
Wm Huffman is ill in Coralville. Stella Kubachek visited friends there Monday. Otis Davis of Minnesota visits his father Jobo Davis. Charles Allyn Williams of Minnesota returns from university holidays to Sunny Crest farm for the break, and will return Monday. Miss Alexander of Marion and Miss Updegrove of Colfax attended Dr Mabel Williams house party and have gone home. Kohler of the university and Mr and Mrs Lorenz of Iowa City also joined the party guests.
Severe storm last Wednesday crippled rail traffic with Rock Island trains late up to twelve hours and Burlington line also delayed. Interurban cars struggled and snow plows were used. rural mail delivery hampered while north–south roads suffered most. Local roads are improving and Saturday visitors should encounter no travel trouble.
The park commissioners decided to bond the city for 14000 to buy a park site and fit it up. Bonds issued for twenty years at 1000 each with an option to pay 1000 in any year after the first ten. Bids for the bonds to be on file by January 20.
The First Baptist church holds its annual business meeting in the church parlors Monday evening January 8 at 7 30. The ladies will serve their annual supper in connection with it at 6 o clock.
Yesterday pension day at the county clerk's office. The board of supervisors visited the county home. A H Hanker left for Muilwaukee to attend school. Thomas Lodge departed for Davenport for schooling. Frank R Wilson, former editor of The Daily Iowan, visited university friends. Alonzo Brown reportedly near pneumonia at his North Dubuque street home. Berkey road case hearing postponed to next Monday. Zouis Howards of Fort Yollitts, Colorado, visiting sister Mabelle Edwards with the Equitable Manufacturing Co. Maggie A Murphy will filed will with district court naming Thomas Brendan as executor and guardian. County Surveyor Wattins updated the Varsity Heights plat near the university dam.
Waverly Virginia resident B W Hall recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds. He claims it is absolutely the best on the market and has advised friends to use it. Availability listed through druggists.
Multiple churches list Sunday schools and services with times, topics, and activities. Denominations include Baptist, Christian, English Lutheran, German Lutheran, Methodist Episcopal, African Methodist, Trinity, All Souls, First Presbyterian, Mary’s, St Patrick’s, St Wenceslaus, First Church of Christ Scientist, United Church of Christ, and Congregational.
Professor C. FE Ausley of the university went to California before the holidays and brought back his mother who had been ill. She is to spend the winter at the Ansley home in Woodlawn, presenting a domestic note of a scholar returning with a relative for the season.
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