Interurban attempts to take Court Street end
City officials and the marshal halted Interurban plans to seize the west end of Court street for stock yards near the river. The company had built a yard across the street and gates to reach the river, prompting a formal notice to remove the obstruction by January 15. Local authorities denounced Interurban actions as unlawful and moved to protect the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End OF
Court ST
Court Street
Smarshal
Cedar Rapides and Town City
Monway and Electric Light Company
Font Street
Interurban
Iowa legislative inspection praises university facilities
A Iowa legislative committee spent two days touring college buildings and meeting department heads. Reported to be favorable to the university, the findings mirror a positive trend seen in earlier board of control inquiries. The committee commends administration and the use of state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Vasit
Legislative Committee
Endeavor Union To Meet Soon
City church delegates from the cartons young people's societies decided on a meeting of the Endeavor Union a week from next Sunday night. The venue and leadership details are not yet arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartons Young People's Societies
Endeavor Union
Nelson of Lindberg Entering Kansas Senate Race
Word from Lindberg Kansas says Frank Nelson a Kansas university graduate is out as a candidate for the United States Senate He was a noted debater before graduation in 1892 and has continued in political life He was born in Milneis in 1865 and is now about forty one years old
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindberg
Kansas
Frank Nelson
The
State University
United States Senate
Nelson
Milneis
Junior Mission Band Formed In City Church
A Junior Mission Band has been organized in the Christian church of this city. The next meeting will be held Feb. 3 at the home of Helen Take. Officers include Lois Vantervert president Alyde Hinchcliffe vice president Loraine Novak secretary Adelaide Boerner organist Margaret Denny lookout committee Hallene Chapman prayer meeting Merle Eggenberg flower Verne Smith and George Tomjin librarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Helen’ Take
Lois Vantirvert
Alyde Hinchcliffe
Loraine Novak
Adelaide Boerner
Margaret Denny
Hallene Chapman
Merle Eggenberg
Flower
Verne Smith
George Tomjin
River Island Disappears From Iowa City Map
An 1860s map shows a large island named Dil jors Treland in the Iowa River by Davenport and Bloomington streets. The island stretched over two city blocks and nearly 100 feet wide but erosion over years eroded it away, leaving only a tipple where it once stood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University
Board of Supervisors
Iowa River
Davenport and
Bloomington Streets
Diljors Treland
Van Der Zee Sends Books to State Historical Society
Jacob Van Der Zee has donated several rare books from his England residence to the State Historical Society. The highlight is an 1803 three volume edition of Franklin’s works, with other early items including a Life of William Penn, a reprint of an Increase Mather work, and a narrative on early American exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob van der Zee
The
State Historical Society
Hig
England
Franklin
William Penn
Increase Mathers
America
May Live 100 Years Claims Century Living
Mrs Jennie Coon of Haynesville Me at 70 credits Electr Bitters with curing twenty years of chronic dyspepsia and restoring strength. The tonic reputedly treats stomach and liver issues, blood disorders, and debility and is sold with a guarantee at W E Shrader's drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Cooncan
Haynesville
Electr Bitters
Bitters
W.E Shrader
Rebekahs Install Officers for 1906 Year
Last Friday night the Rebekah lodge installed officers for 1906 under Miss Ida Wood. A good attendance saw the work as Miss Laura Wieneke became noble grand and Miss Elizabeth Naylor vice grand with Matilda Novak recording secretary and Mrs Mack Stevens finance secretary and Nellie Wienneke treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Ida Wood
Larua Wieneke
Elizabeth Naylor
Matilda Novak
Mack Stevens
Nellie Wienneke
Beauty Prize Won by Miss Stella Hanzlik at Coe College
Miss Stella Hanzlik of Cedar Rapids a former Johnson county teacher now at Coe college won the beauty contest held at the college on January 1. Williston Hall girls hosted a reception for the winner and the group attended Greene's Opera House theatre in the evening. She is well known in the city and will receive many congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Hanzlik
Cedar Rapids
Johnson County
Coe College
Williston Hall
Greene's Opera House
Henzlick
Iowa Insurance Probe Debate Stirs Legislature
Iowa legislators debate a proposed investigation into public insurance practices after life companies circulated arguments that auditors already do thorough work and that further probes would be needless and costly. Critics compare the move to eastern practices and warn of inflated fees and political motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Carroll
Acsothermen
Wateh
Towa
Eest
Fire Startles Guests in Big House on Harrison Street
A blaze began in the room of George Starr, a student living with Col. Thos. E. Marshall on Harrison street. Starr left briefly with friends, returned for his overcoat, and a grate burning in a waste basket nearly sparked a larger fire. Quick action averted serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Marshal
Harrison Street
George Starr
Col. Thos. E. Marshall
Advertised Letters in Iowa City Postmark January 15 1906
The notice lists residents and visitors including Gryr Billick H Krate EH lL Brown Lewis D J Cook Pa Niller A Emmons G Sr Robertson C Geary J Sauchrefeld JD Hugh J Smith CG Jenkins B Williams D Jones MG Wilson J M Karna J Brodin Mrs A Mears Mies K Johnson Miss O Roders Misa A Lewis Miss V Virgle Miss A Iowa City Iowa with date January 15 1906 and ad H D Overnorr P M
Many Editors Will Attend Upper Des Moines Convention
Dozens of editors and several couples plan to attend the Upper Des Moines Editorial Association convention in Athens of Iowa this Thursday and Friday. The list names editors from West Branch to Shenandoah and many towns, with attendants including Ross Leech, J. K. Latta, C. G. Vail, J. B. Pearson, Emory A. Rolfe, A. W. Bushnell, B. Murphy, J. B. Hungerford, A. J. Green, R. G. Hawkins, and many others plus eight editors bringing their wives or companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffty
Upper
Des Moines
Athens
Iowa
Ross Leech
Times
West Branch
J. K. Latta
News-Herald
Morning Sau
G. D. Caswell
Bulletin
Danison
C. G. Vail
Vail Observer
Clark
Democrat
Pocahontas
J. BP. Gallagher
Journal-Tribune
Williamsburg
jJecnie
G. Keith
Goldfield Chronicle
A. W. Bushnell
Berald
Stanwood
E. B. Marmon
Index
Mitchellville
J. HB. Pearson
Clippes
Ainsworth
George W. Smith
West Point Bee
West Point
G. Cc. McCormick
Republican
Albis
W. M. Martin
J. B. Martin
Economy
Solon
Huston
Daily Citizen
Centerville
B. Murphy
Eagle
Vibton
B. & Ellsworth
Kanawha Record
Kanawha
D. R. Carlson
Enterprise
Estherville
C. B. Stallcop
Chronicle
Brooklyn
Emory A. Rolfe
Review
Dayton
Elmer E. Fohnston
Advocate
Rockwell City
A. FB. Patton
News
Gowie
E. W. Bailey
Tribune
Britt
C. W. Junkin
Ledger
Fairfield
F. G. Kennedy
Messenges
Atlantic
A. ©. Ross
Aedubon
H. E. Moffit
the Grandy Republican
Fat Dodge
J. B. Anderson
the Independent
Forest City
R. Doty
Reader
Oxford
Dows
E. E. Taylor
star-Clipper
Fraer
EF. Graw
Wav
Olander Campbell
Record
Jewell
Juco
T. Datton
Manson
Clara HE. Parker
Humboldt Independent
Humboldt
F. W. Meyers
Denison
I Jamison
Gazette
Columbus
H A. Burrell
Press
Washington
A. W. Jackson
Wast Liberty
J. W. Burke
Kellogg
Justin Barry
Walker Stanley
Shenandoah
HB. Wepersen
User
Alta
Wim
Prof Veblen to Leave City for New Home near Stillwater
Prof A A Veblen, physics faculty at the university, will move with his family from the city around mid March to a home near Stillwater Mingo. Friends extend best wishes for pleasant surroundings in their future. The Queen's Daughters Aid Society hosts a card party at St Brendan's Hall on Wednesday evening January 17. Admission 25c. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Stillwater
A.A. Veblen
The
Queen's Daughters Aid Society
St. Patrick’s Parish
Judgment by default in note case before Justice Barber
A. Mentzer sued W. E. and G. B. Burns on a $44.88 note and a default judgment was entered. The defendants failed to appear, and both parties are residents of the rural area just south of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Barber
A. Mentzer
W. E
G. 8B
Burns
Offcers Re-Elected At First National Bank and Partners Trust
At a Saturday board meeting, officers for the year were re elected for First National Bank and the Farmers Loan and Trust Company. First Nations officers include President Peter A Dye Vice President George A Ball Cashier Lovell Swisher Assistant Cashier J A Plank. Partners Loan and Trust officers include Peter A Dey President D S Welch Vice President and Lovell Swisher Treasurer. Mr and Mrs William Harman of Coralville are reported to be all
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Farmers Loan and Trust Company
First Nations
Peter A. Dye
George A. Ball
Lovell Swisher
J. A. Plank
Partners Loan and Trust Company
Peter A. Dey
D. 5. Welch
William Harman
Coralville
Public Auction of L E Elliott Household Goods
L E Elliott to sell his West Side home contents at public auction on Wednesday January 17 starting 1 pm in Marshall and Lehman’s auction room at 121 Hast College Street. Items include a Majestic steel range sofa bookcase writing desk dining chairs rocking chairs walnut whatnot carpet and 200 Mason fruit jars. Marshal will act as auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
California
L. EB. Elliott
Marshall & Lehman
Hast College Street
Majestic Steel
Marshal
Kelley Plant Reopens After Three Week Shutdown
The Kelley factory ends a three week shut down and restarts at full capacity after an extensive overhaul. In 1905 the company sold fifty percent more goods than the prior year and will push gasoline engines self feeders for threshing machines and other farm machinery in the coming season. Many sales were made in South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
South America
Jones Family To Make Town City Home This Week
Will move to this city this week to establish permanent residence. Dr. W. T. Jones of Williamsburg is the father of Ralph Jones, a senior at the university. The family will occupy an apartment in the Mats building on Burlington Street developed by Dr. Leora Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Jones
Williamsburg
Dr Johnson Flats
Burlington
W. T. Jones
Town City
Dr. Jones
Ralph Jones
Leora Johnson
Buriingtan Street
Burned Man From Oklahoma In House Explosion
Mrs. Louisa Stover reports her son in law C Hauth of Cherokee Oklahoma suffered severe burns from a gasoline lamp explosion inside a house. Clothing caught fire and he endured a lengthy medical treatment but is now reported improving under physicians care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Stover
C. Hauth
Cherokee
Oklahoma
Hanth
Yetter Big Store Hosts Record January Cut Price Jubilee Sale
Crowds packed the Yetter Big Store in Johnson County as the January Cut Price Jubilee and White Sale opened. Management reported breaking January records, with many items cut 25 to 50 percent to clear winter stock before spring arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Yetter’s
Yetter Big Store
Vetter
Iowa City
Yetters
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Iftreet
Senate
Junior Mission Band
Children’s Organization
Dillons Island
van der Zee
Rhodes
Rebekahs
Coe
Gryr
Prof. Veblen
Justice Barbee’s Court
First National
Farmers Loan and Trust
L E.liott
East College Street
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