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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
39
A blaze swept the upper floors of the West hotel in Minneapolis killing ten people including Fire Captain Berwin who died rescuing a woman. The fire was confined to the upper stories with several dramatic escapes reported.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. John Hall wife of Dr John Hall at their Lake City home. Mrs Wa Boone of this city a sister of Dr Hall left for Lake City to attend the funeral. Dr Hall a son of Mr and Mrs Bee Hall of this city graduated from the university medical department in 1898. The remains were taken to Grand Junction for interment. Many friends in the city lament her death.
Mack Stevens III remains in a very painful condition with little sign of improvement. Friends hope he will soon show a notable change.
Judge Elin McClain of Des Moines presides as acting chief justice with a note that if the bill currently before the legislature becomes law, McClain will be named chief justice.
Des Moines reports say appropriations committees plan to send a sub committee to Iowa City on Friday or Saturday to survey actual needs of the institution. No appointments have been announced. The senior class at the College of Liberal Arts held a meeting on a class memorial. Mr and Mrs Martin Huffman of Coralville welcome a baby daughter.
The board of directors of the Citizen's Savings & Trust Company held a meeting for the election of officers and made J. M. Otto assistant cashier. He has served as head bookkeeper and received appreciation for his work. The assistant position had been vacant since J. E. Switzer was cashier nearly two years ago. All other officers were re elected.
Editorial association prepares for a January 18 gathering in Iowa City. The Commercial Club seeks funds to entertain visitors. reception committee includes Maggard Coast Ayers and many others while decorating and badge duties are assigned to Benner Carrell Brant and colleagues.
Attorney T. M. Fairchild reports from Kingman Kansas the death of T. W. Fairchild's son aged nineteen from a shotgun accident. The young man was at home on vacation from Kansas University. his mother, Misa Belle Hanlon, is well known in Lone Tree.
Professors F A Wilder C Magowan Wm G Raymond J Lambert C L Bryden and G H Elsworth Arthur J Cox of Des Moines are on the Iowa Engineering Society program for its annual convention in Des Moines today and tomorrow. Many have already left for the event with more to depart tonight or tomorrow. Iowa City plays a key role with Prof Lambert serving as secretary of the group. A Sioux City physician challenged the practice of mailing contagious disease cultures to Des Moines for state bacteriological lab testing.
The town of Hills Will voted 23 to 18 to incorporate at a special election held yesterday. The result ends a bitter fight and leaves residents optimistic about growth and future town interests. The timing of officer elections remains unclear, possibly at the annual Iowa city and town elections on March 26.
The Iowa City Gas Company elected officers for the ensuing year. George S. Carson was named president, F. C. Carson secretary and treasurer, and G. S. Carson H. H. Carson F. C. Carson and R. N. Carson were chosen as directors.
L. F. Lybarger spoke at the assembly this morning. He is remembered for last year’s lecture here. He completed an engagement last night in West Liberty and departed today for Viciyn where he is to speak tonight.
Jim Peters, interpreter and associate of Dr. Ward, arrived today to bring more material for studying the Meskwakia tribe. Peters, a versatile member of the band, attended an entertainment in Cedar Rapids last night before delivering notes for the investigation.
The Baconian Club holds its regular meeting Friday at 7 30 p m Prof Shimek will present the evening paper on Forests of the United States The lecture will be aided by stereographic views Dr Ramsey of North Liberty recovering from last Monday’s trolley car accident and seems to be in good shape
Invitations are issued for the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. EF M Snavely of North Liberty. The event will be held Saturday evening January 20 1906 at six o clock at Pine Tree Lawn, with wishes from a large county circle of friends.
Mrs. J. J. Hatch was pleasantly surprised yesterday afternoon by her Home Missionary Society. The group had met at her home and arrived with refreshments, presenting her a souvenir spoon before they left.
About twenty five residents gathered at the Kessler home northeast of town last night. Guests enjoyed oysters and a substantial supper after a beauty filled evening, making the event a pleasant social occasion hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Kessler.
Last evening at the Eagles hall at College and Dubuque streets the local order installed its officers for the coming year. A social session followed the ceremony with members enjoying the gathering.
Miss Florence Freeman enjoyed a pleasant surprise party Monday evening at 730 North Linn Street as friends gathered to celebrate her twelfth birthday. The group spent the night in festive activities and good cheer.
Next week Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Kemmrle and their daughter plan a two week stay at Arora, his old home, to visit middle aged parents. Zim merle returns after ten years, hoping to meet old friends with pleasure. George Watkinson visits from Lexington Nebraska to see cousin Mrs. C. H. Warner and other relatives.
The Komenian society will hold a seminar and social this evening in Philo hall. The young society is enjoying a pleasant and profitable existence.
Last Monday evening Mrs J J Hateh hosted a party for a group of young people in honor of Miss Leota Payn of Calumet Michigan. Prizes went to Miss Geneva Schneider and F K Speidel.
The Yeomen issue invitations for a Fancy Dregs Social to be held at the M W A hall on January 23. The notice highlights a social gathering with expected attendees and the event venue.
Mrs Ell Vene Jones lies at a very low point with strength waning. A couple of days ago she seemed near death but has since rallied faintly. Her father has been with her since the month’s start.
A citizen praising the coming Upper Des Moines Editorial Association gathering in Iowa City says the speaker is eloquent and a brilliant thinker. Mr. Lewis is set to deliver the banquet address on the first evening of the meeting.
At a Hawthorne Glove and Novelty Co. meeting on Monday evening the officers for the coming year were chosen. D. F. Sawyer was elected president, D. A. Reese vice president, W. H. Bailey secretary, F. E. Stebbins manager. Executive committee includes Sawyer, Reese, Strub. Directors include Strub, Carson, Hawke, Dyorsky, Mathes and Stebbins.
President George E. MacLean Secretary W J McChesney and Superintendent G H Edworth inspected the new Engineering Building today. The university plans to move the engineering college into the new building on Friday and Saturday.
In Iowa City 1906 opens with bank clearances nearly equal to December holiday levels, signaling steady business activity and a promising outlook for the year ahead.
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