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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1906

Page

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Rioting Freshmen and Sophomores Battle Firemen at Majestic Hall

Des Moines scene as freshmen and sophomores clash during a freshman social at Majestic Hall. Firemen respond to disturbances after ladders, water, and snow are used by students. Mayor Ball orders water to disperse crowds. three hours of firefighting end with sophomore retreat and fragile calm.

Majestic Hall Cac Prexie Sophe Goore Esident Maclean Desines Board of Regents Liberal College al Dunkel I Fire Department Seydel Marshall Ghier Pis Bob Witistie Mayor Ball

Seemuth Funeral Time Change

The funeral for Jacob Seemuth is now set for 9 30 a m tomorrow at St Mary's Church, updated from last week's notice.

Seemuth Jacob Seemuth St Mary's Church St. Mary’s Church

Machines Reach Johnson County for City and Suburbs

Eight voting machines purchased by Johnson County for Iowa City Solon Oxford and Lone Tree have arrived and will be inspected by county officials. After inspection the three machines assigned to outside the city will be sent to the respective towns for use. The machines were unloaded into the courthouse basement yesterday.

Johnnson County Iowa City Solon Oxford Lone Tree Court House

Society to present piano programs at Irish's College

The Gold Creek Literary Society of Irish's University Business College will host two programs next Thursday evening. The society has rented a new piano from E D Murphy and anticipates high quality productions for the rest of the school year.

Gold Creek Literary Society Gold Creek Literary Society of Irish University Business College E. D. Murphy

Woman Sues City for 200 Damages Over Fall

Elizabeth Nelson sues Iowa City for 200 dollars claiming injuries from a fall on a defective sidewalk. The accident happened September 3, 1905 on a section of the north side of Burlington Street between Madison Street and the Burlington Street bridge.

Elizabeth Nelson Iowa City Burlington Street Madison Street

Freeman Fire Loss Settled and Remodeling Planned

G W Holton of Des Moines arrived Monday to settle the fire loss at Fryauf's harness shop on Dubuque Street. Mrs M E Freeman will remodel the room after Fryant's fire sale, adding new ceiling plastering papering and a plate glass storefront. The public school board met last night to discuss matters not made public. Jim Peters left word with Dr Ward he is having trouble securing Tama Indians for the Anthropological meeting here.

G.W. Holton Des Moines Fryauf Dubuque Street M. E. Freeman Fryant Jim' Peters D. J. H. Ward

President Grosman Speech at Lenox College Assembly

The assembly address this morning was delivered by President Grosman of Lenox College. Lenox is among the oldest colleges in the states and Professors Macbride and Calvin of the university faculty are both alumni of Lenox.

Grosmen Lenox College Grosman Lenox States Macbride and Calvin

Desperate Man Found At H J Aicher Farm Near Town

Tuesday morning residents at the H J Aicher farm three miles north of town found Frank Poole in a crazed condition in a barn. The sheriff brought him to town, his face severely cut and chilled by cold. A physician treated him at the hospital. liquor is blamed for his condition and he is expected to recover in a few days.

H. J. Aicher Frank Poole Newport Township

Piano pair tied in Davenport marriage

Word from Iowa City reports Miss Ethel White once with Hughes' Music Store and R. E. Bestor once a piano tuner for E. DO Murphy marrying January 8. They now reside in Davenport where Mr. Baster works for a local music firm.

Iowa City Ethel White Hughes’ Music R. E. Bestor E. DO. Murphy Davenport Mr. Baster

Fire Destroys Home Near West Liberty

Early yesterday a furnace caused a total loss fire at the A. A. Brown residence about a mile and a half northwest of West Liberty. The house, new, burned with an estimated $5,000 loss. Brown carried $2,000 보험 on the home and $800 on contents in Lincoln Mutual. The family escaped with their lives.

A. A. Brown West Liberty

Socials and licenses shape Cedar Rapids week

J. K. Dubois of Cedar Rapids visited the city yesterday. A Un itarian church social occurred last night. Marriage licenses were issued to Stephen Schuessler with Susie Adams and Joseph Mercer with Minnie Cannon. The W. W. Club met at St. Wenceslaus church to advance its organization. The University Oratorical League plans a meeting to discuss postponing Friday’s contest. C. Vetter added an elegant display case to the Big Store. The high school gym hosts a basketball battle Friday between Iowa City high and West Liberty.

J. K. Dubois Cedar Rapids Unitarian Church Stephen Schuessler Susie Adams Joseph Mercer Minnie Cannon W. W St. Wenceslaus Church C. Vetter Iowa City High School West Liberty Aggregation

New Suits in Court in District February Calendar

Several petitions filed this week for the district court February calendar, most minor. G W Allen sues Fred Rapp for 5000 on land sale breach. Mary Colbert seeks 75 for child support from John Higgins.

District Court G W. Allen Fred ‘Rapp Rapp Allen Mary Colbert John Higgins Loretta C. Higgins Mary A. Flannery Thos. F Annie Wm. E Edward C May Bessie Ellen Flannery Wa K E. Flannery Campbell, Smith & Ritchie E. D. Murphy Mr. Murphy Albert A. Paisly District Courh L. A. Birk Chas A. Moore J. J. Fourterott L. B. Mortos 3. W

Prof Fairbanks Hosts Virgil Class Evening

Professor Arthur Fairbanks entertained his university Virgil class and the Latin faculty at his residence last evening. The gathering enjoyed a very pleasant social hour in a cordial mood.

Iis Arthur Fairbanks Virgil

Entertained Debaters At East Burlington Home

Miss Gertrude Branson hosted high school debaters Harry Hathaway Clarence Coulter and Lawrence Mayer at her East Burlington street residence last Monday evening for an informal gathering and discussion.

Gertrude Branson Harry Hathaway Clarence Coulter Lawrence Mayer East Burlington Street

Forester Dance Set for Woodman Hall Social Evening

Members of the Catholic Order of Foresters plan a pleasant social dance to be held at Woodman Hall tomorrow evening. The event promises an enjoyable gathering with fellow members in a friendly, community atmosphere.

Forester’s Woodman ‘Hall Order of Foresters

Social Afternoon at Summit Street Davis and Breene Homes

This afternoon at the Davis home on Summit street Mrs. Walter M. Davis and Mrs. Frank T. Breene hosted a gathering of their friends for a social visit.

Davis Summit Street Walter M. Davis Frank T. Breene

Southeastern Town Retail Lumbermen Meet set for February

The Davenport meeting of the Southeastern Town Retail Lumbermen's Association is scheduled for February 8. Local dealers plan to attend along with members of Fox Hutchinson and Lake. F E Ayers may also attend.

Davenport Southeastern Town Retail Lumbermen’s Association Fox Hutchinson and Lake F.E. Ayers

C S P 5 Ladies Abandon Game Supper Plan

The ladies of the C S P 5 have decided to drop the idea of a game supper this season. Miss Cecelia Loizeaux, a university senior, remains unable to work after holidays due to a sprained ankle. Dr A B Cowperthwaite of Chicago, former dean of the homeopathic college of medicine, is visiting the city.

C.S.P. 5 Cecelia Loizeaux A. &. Cowperthwaite Chicago Homeopathic College of Medicine Old Friends University

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