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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
1
New York January 26 The jury in the Town Topics case found Editor Norman Hapgood not guilty of final libel after a ten minute deliberation The case centered on an editorial in Collier s about Justice Deuel s connection with Town Topics
Mrs C W Murphy, longtime resident, died at her home on Titol Street overnight. She was daughter of James Grogan and sister to Miss Tie Grogan, a public school teacher. The funeral is Monday at the residence with services at St Patrick Church at 10 o clock and interment in Joseph's Cemetery.
The Hagles of Aerie 695 plan a memorial service at their hall Sunday at 3 o’clock for their late member Jacob Seamuth. All friends of the deceased are invited to attend the ceremonies.
Rev. Clark of the Methodist church will conclude a four week revival with a love feast and baptism next Sunday evening. The meetings have added many new names to the church roll and four weeks of revival tied numerous new members to probation. Public schools are in use this afternoon for teachers sem inal report preparations as half yearly exams have just closed.
Prof. Wilcox refuses a University of Chicago call to join next year and continues the university extension work he carried out in Chicago three years ago.
Announcement of the upcoming marriage of Miss Elma Grace Wentz to Chadian Newton Riggs on February 6 at the Wentz home. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wentz, northeast of the city, and both families are highly regarded locally with many friends offering best wishes.
Clerks from the Big Store gathered at Mr Konvalinka’s home on a Wednesday evening. The main activity was six handed euchre with prizes awarded for the top players demonstrating the greatest skill.
Miss Minnie Cannon and Joseph Mercer were married last Wednesday evening at the Christian church parsonage. Rev C P Leach performed the ceremony with intimate friends and relatives in attendance.
The Women's Relief Corps of this city will hold a roller skating party at the armory Tuesday afternoon and evening. Proceeds will aid the organization in its beneficent work.
Otto Nieder, injured last Monday night in a fall from the back he was driving, rolled down the Prentiss street embankment. He suffered a badly sprained back, some pain, and temporary loss of work but is now improving and on the road to recovery.
Two of Mrs. Jacob Seemoth’s brothers came to town for the funeral of her husband. Both brothers live in Chicago. one returned last night while the other will stay until Monday.
About twenty friends of James Berry on South Gilbert Street surprised him last night to celebrate his birthday. He and guests enjoyed themselves greatly.
Thomas Reba, a pupil at the third ward school, sustained a scalp gash from a wagon fall this morning. He received care and was sent home. doctors deem the injury not serious.
A well attended Elks hall program featured high class talent and a notable light of hand act. Dancing and refreshments completed the evening. Also listed are issued marriage licenses for several couples including Jos Mardenach and Anna Lodivi check and E F O'Brien and Mary Ann Seelman.
C S Lucas owner of the pacer Larry Ginter learned he would receive $200 of a $2000 stake from a Columbus Ohio race run two years ago. After protests, the first place finisher was disqualified, promoting Ginter to second. Lucas, unaware of the protest, enjoyed the payoff plus a $1250 winnings that week.
The town of Lone Tree has let the contract for its waterworks amounting to 2578 dollars. Dr Dures J H Ward campaigns against King Leopold of Belgium in the Congo with posters in town. The Carson family horse, favorite of the late T C Carson, died recently.
J. W. Cerney resigns as assistant engineer in the Rock Island railway maintenance department, with Fairbury Nebraska as his headquarters. He will start work around February first for the Colorado and Southern railway, locating a new line to Wyoming and Montana while visiting his mother in the city.
David Brant of the Iowa City Republican has been sued on two counts of 100 dollars each by W. E. Main, from whom Brant purchased the Republican. It is believed Brant plans to contest the case.
The Komenian literary society elected Ed. Sulek as president and Miss Ella Shimek as twice president. Karel Fonsek was chosen secretary and treasurer and Hermengeld Klima became sergeant-at-arms. Prof. B. Shimek Dr. J. A. Valenta P. A. Korab and Mrs. Holbert helped conduct the program.
Frosh banquet in Cedar Rapids was warned of possible interference by sophomores. Threats to kidnap or bar attendees were issued, promising tougher challenges than last Tuesday’s incidents. February 2, 1900, afternoon was cited as the main event date.
The Woman's Relief Corps and Grand Army Post will install officers at the regular monthly meeting on January 29 at 7 30 in the evening. The corps will also hold a meeting in their hall tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock.
Arrangements are under way for the Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association convention to be held in Oktamwa on April 27. A fine program has been arranged with Superintendent Stevenson of this city serving as president of the organization.
A fire broke out around four this morning at the Western Union Telegraph office on Washington Street. Firemen forced entry and fought the blaze, damaging interior walls, two clocks, and two typewriters while a hole burned through the door. The building, owned by C. M. Reno, sustained complete coverage under an insurance policy.
A committee was appointed at Corinth Lodge K P No 24 to manage the Grand Lodge event expected to draw over fifteen hundred attendees. The group may form subcommittees and begins work immediately. the Rathbone Sisters grand temple is in town for the same period. James Aldous Jr and Virgil Mercer were initiated as Knights, and a purchase of ceremonial paraphernalia was authorized. The organizing panel includes Hon. George W Koontz, F F Ayers, John Springer, Henry Louis, J G Marner, L A Allen, and E A Patterson.
R N Carson will relocate to this city next month to assume full control of the newly formed Lenz Scaffold Company. He resigns from Bettendorf Metal Wheel Co where he served as assistant secretary and cashier and brings twelve years in manufacturing. He rents Ed Shrader’s house at Burlington and Lucas streets and plans to move his family here. He has interests in local gas and electric companies and arrives with a circle of friends in Otting.
G A R regular meeting at Kirkwond Post is set for Monday January 29 at ? p.m. A joint installation is also planned with Commander J K Cortert presiding.
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