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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
38
Engineer Magowen Jaci told the council the Summit street viaduct appears structurally sound though narrow for two hay loads. He noted 25 feet 9 inches clearance, suggested lowering grade for better appearance, and cautioned side railings could be stronger. Work on Madison street sewer was progressing well.
Judge Byington with Courts Reporter Ralph Otto left this morning for Marengo to open the January term of the district court in Jaws county. He closed the November term here with a night session last Saturday. He expects to be busy at Marengo until the February term which opens here on February 5.
A regional agency pledges to refund money if Pazo Ostet fails to core within six days amid a dispute involving Bleeding Protruding Files Deroggists. The notice outlines a deadline and eligibility terms for reimbursements.
A council resolution approved sewer assessments on East Court street to cover recent construction costs. Most objections were overruled. J and E Westcott contested a 103 foot assessment, claiming 102 feet, but the engineer confirmed 103 feet on the plat and offered to adjust by applying the extra foot to the adjacent alley.
Last Thursday in Sioux Falls Judge Kimlin Mc Clain delivered the annual address before the State Bar Association of South Dakota. The topic was Written and Unwritten Constitutions of the United States and the speech received wide and favorable notice in local papers.
Wo F. Dveorsky announces a closing out sale on the farm located 73 ½ miles southeast of Town City and four miles northeast of Hills, starting Wednesday January 10 at 10 a.m. A free lunch will be served at noon. The sale includes horses cattle hogs farm machinery and 1000 bushels of corn plus household goods. Col C H Starphy acts as auctioneer with W Holland as clerk.
One account of bad weather delays sale by JAS Huffman four miles south of Iowa City and four miles north of Hills Siding. Sale now moved to Friday January 12, 1906.
Funeral services for Mrs. Almira Kerr, pioneer resident of the county, were held yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. BR. Breese on South Governor street. Rev. D. W. Wylie conducted the rites. She died aged eighty seven and is survived by a son in Fort Collins, Colorado. Interment followed in Solon, the deceased’s former name.
C H Edmondson, a graduate student, received a complimentary invitation from the Carnegie Institute to join its Dry Tortugas Marine Biological Laboratory near Key West. The offer covers assistant work and is extended to about a dozen U.S. institutions yearly. He has not yet decided whether to start in the spring.
The board of supervisors plans to reappoint A B Fristie as county bridge foreman for the current year. They rejected the Berkey road petition in Sharon township. The Albert Hemmer band as deputy assessor in Iowa City was approved, along with trustee and road reports from Liberty Cedar and Jefferson townships.
Workmen tunneling near bed rock uncovered a brass key and plate inscribed Room B44 Great Northern Hotel, with directions for return to Chicago management. Superintendent Ellaworth notes river current may have carried it downstream for years. contractor Horrabin expands pumping to better control water as excavation proceeds.
The committee on claims reported favorably on petitions from Tim Ford and J C Watkins and on a property owners' request for a sewer in block 29 near Market Square between Market Street and Fairchild. The council accepted the reports and passed resolutions authorizing the recommended actions.
Twenty five county assessors were to report to the auditor’s office at the court house Saturday at 1 30 for rolls books and a carrying sack. The auditor, Baschnagel, prepared the materials for distribution and kept busy getting the books ready for the afternoon.
Saturday was busy as Judge Byington overruled motions for new trials in several cases and issued actions. Notable rulings include an $8,000 damages verdict for C. E. Hardy versus BR EL POR R and child support set at $1,100 in State of Iowa versus Oliver Hughes. Other judgments favored plaintiffs in Kirkendall versus Murphy et al and Brooke versus Byrnes, while Frank Matis v Zeman and Crippen v Crippen were dismissed with the latter at the plaintiff’s costs.
Judge Byington transferred the case of John A. Sanders v. City of Iowa City from the law to the equity calendar. The timing is not set, but not before the February 1 term. Mrs. Mary McKinley and her daughter plan to spend the winter in Ocean Springs Mississippi, returning about May 1.
The Coldren presents three top attractions this week starting Wednesday January 10 with The Marriage of Kitty a comedy musical led by comedian Alice Johnson. Next Friday January 12 Babes in Toyland drew big crowds last season and returns with 75 cast and two carloads of scenery. Saturday January 13 A Message from Mats showcases the London New York and Chicago hit with full production and electrical effects. Seat sales open evenings at 7 with a limit of ten tickets per purchaser.
Julia E. Rogers dedicates The Tree Book to Professor Macbride. Rogers, former university student, credits him with introducing her to the family tree in the dedication and notes the link to the university.
Chairman Hanne of the board of supervisors named the 1906 committee rosters. Supervisors Pitlick and Powers serve on most seven committees. Notable groups include Court House, Ridge, Claims, Finance, School Fund, Per Diem, and Printing and Supplies with members Pitlick Maloney Powers Hanke and others.
Will Graff of this city will travel to Des Moines tomorrow to attend the two day meeting of the Iowa State Battlers Association. He serves as a trustee of the association.
Mrs C C Brown health improves after a spell with Rev Brown who preached at Unity. She is in Bellevue hospital Muscatine and may be discharged by week’s end if recovery continues well. Rev Brown returns to Siuzcatine after attending to affairs between trains.
The article endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cold treatment. Mr B W L Hall of Waverly Virginia praises its effectiveness after years of use and recommends it to friends. Sold by all druggists, imitators and vendors listed.
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