Danish King Christian IX Died In Copenhagen
King Christian IX of Denmark died at 6 p m in Copenhagen. Born April 8 1818 he began governing in 1863. His offspring include Queen Alexandra of Britain and Ireland and King George I of Greece. His dowager empress daughter and other heirs mark him as a royal ancestor of Europe with civil lists noted.
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Copenhagen
Christian IX
Denmark
Alexandra
George I
Greece
Russia
Christian
Prince Royal Frederick
Duchess Cumberland
England
Prince Idemar
City pavement case set for trial on January 26
Judge Byington moved the injunction suit between John Saunders and Iowa and William Horrabin to January 26 after agreements among interested parties. Attorneys expect case length from two days to a week as they prepare to decide on the incorporation of bitulithic pavement on Iowa Avenue. Horrabin’s attorney filed an answer defending the use of ten Brothers bitulithic pavement.
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Dge Byington
Avenue
John Saunders
Iowa
William Horrabin
Horrabin
West Branch regents meet and local notices prompt actions
Ames Stoner attends the February meeting of the executive committee of the board of regents to be held on February 16. Jones arrives from LaSalle Illinois and plans a northwest trip on February 18. K of P lodge members attend L A Allen funeral. Chopin benefit program planned at the Moon home next Wednesday. A pension bill for Georkee passes the house and goes to the senate for action.
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Board of Regents
The
Aesity
M. Jones
LaSalle
Ill
Patterson Goes East for Leave and City Visit
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Patterson depart for Burlington for a short visit before heading to New York City. Prof Patterson has a leave of absence for the coming semester and may stay longer if he decides to return to the University city.
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Mrs. Patterson
Tony
Burlington
New York
Mrs. W. R. Patterson
Tolay
New York City
Prof. Patterson
University City
Engineering students move to new building. shed stays active
The engineering students are now housed in the new engineering building while the old shed remains in use for certain work. Dr. George T. Hiom lectured Saturday evening before Holda Society on Ibsen’s biographical background. Maude Smith of Elgin Iowa arrived to work as stenographer for Equitable Manufacturing. Mrs. Glenn of Marengo returned home after visiting her sister Mrs. Murphy. Mr. Gleng is editor of the Marengo Democrat.
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George T. Hiom
Holda Society
Ibsen
Glenn
Marengo
C. A. Murphy
Gleng
The
Falling Tree Injures Sharon Township Worker
This forenoon a timber worker near Ed Campbell's house on the John R. Roberts farm in Sharon township was struck by a falling tree. A smaller tree felled by another chopper struck him on the head, causing a three inch gash and forehead bruising. He was briefly unconscious with a noticeable collapse but his condition is not believed to be critical. He has a wife and one child.
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Ed. Campbell
John R. Roberts
Sharon Township
Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Wrong date listed for W R C benefit party
The Citizen reported an incorrect date for the Women's Relief Corps benefit party at the roller skating rink. The correct date is Tuesday February 6. Proceeds support the organization's charitable work.
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Citizen
W. R C
Women’s Relief Corps
Tne
Bed Clothes Burned Near Wilkinson’s Store
Fire reported at 7 am in living quarters above Wilkinson’s Grocery, Minnie Burke occupant. Fire started from a stove with a bedclothes area nearly destroyed. by prompt nearby action firemen were not needed. Mayor Ball sentenced two individuals to ten days in county jail for drunkenness.
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Minnie Burke
Wilkinson
Wilkinson's
Ball
Elks Plan Minstrel Show At Opera House
On February LY the Elks will present a minstrel show at the opera house featuring home talent. The committee Crane Carpenter Chery Snepp el Eppel and Bischoff oversee preparations for a varied program and large cast, aiming for a star production.
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LY the Elks
Opera House
Crane
Carpenter
Chery
Sneppel
Eppel
Bischoff
Gillilland Visits City on Tenure and Election Questioning
Senator Gillilland, former regent, toured the city Saturday on his way home. He serves on a committee handling bills on county official tenure. He asked correspondents for input on adopting a four year term for county officers and on adopting a primary election law.
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Gillisland
University
Gillilland
Lee
Pleasant party honors Eoma quartet guests
Last Friday evening the Eoma quartet were honored guests at a charming party at the E and P halls. Each girl was met by a cabman delivering notes claiming the escort had urgent business downtown, while the host waited with preparations for a four course banquet and games.
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Eoma Quartette
Quatette
Surprise Birthday Party At Oasis Home
Miss Tacie Knease was surprised by a group of young people at her Oasis home for her birthday. The evening featured games and music with refreshments served late. Attendees included Messia, Clark, Morford, Evans, Bumgardner, Sullivan, Walt, Ellyson, Weider and Grenell, plus Misses Morford, Evans, Speight, Cox, Ellyson, Weider and Grenell.
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Tacie Knease
Oasis
Messia
Clark
Morford
Evans
Bumgardner
Sullivan
Walt
Ellyson
Weider
Speight
Cox
Grenell
Comic Opera Called Off at Coldies Theatre
A letter from Clinton Iowa dated January 28 1906 informs the Coldies theatre manager that the Telephone Gift Co cancels an immediate performance due to the serious and critical illness of Mr Eagleton, forcing the closure of the Town City show.
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Coldies Theatre
Telephone Gil Co
Clinton
Iowa
The
Telephone Gift Co
Eagleton
Town City
W. HL Matchette
Surprise Schoolmate Visits Loretta Murphy at Home
About twenty five St. Mary's high school youths surprised Loretta Murphy daughter of Col and Mrs C B Murphy last Friday evening. Games music and refreshments provided entertainment and pleasure for the enjoyable event.
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St. Mary's High School
Loretta Murphy
Col
C. B. Murphy
Pleasant Social Evening at English Lutheran Ladies Aid
Last Friday at the W. F. Lembaugh home on South Linn the Ladies Aid Society of the English Lutheran church entertained guests for a pleasant social evening. Officals noted a delightful gathering with members and visitors enjoying fellowship and refreshments.
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W. F. Lembaugh
South Linn Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
English Lutheran Church
Jolly Club Masquerade Dance Planned at Holub's Hall
The Jolly Club will issue invitations for a masquerade dance to be held at Holub's Hall on Thursday evening in February. Members of the committees are preparing a pleasant evening for guests with arrangements underway.
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Jolly Club
Holub’s
Comaintes
Reception at Mrs Overholt's Home Delights Local Ladies
Mrs BH D Overholt hosted a Burlington Street reception last Saturday that drew about 175 ladies. The event proved an altogether enjoyable affair for attendees and highlighted social ties in the community.
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BH. D. Overholt
Burlington Street
Masquerade Ball Delights Attendees Last Saturday
The C. P. 8 ball hosted a masquerade dance last Saturday evening. The event drew a good crowd and musicians hoped to complete the festive inspiration with the evening’s entertainment.
Birthday Celebration Held for Mr Graff
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs William Graff to celebrate his twenty fourth birthday with a party he enjoyed with family and friends.
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William Graff
Mr. Graff
Plan Social Near February 14 at Presbyterian Church
Phen and B S C of the Presbyterian church announce a social event planned for around February 14. The gathering aims to bring members together for fellowship and community activities.
Dance at National Hall Hosted by Zastit Lodge
The Zastit lodge will hold a dance at the National Hall on Thursday evening inviting members and guests to enjoy music and social dancing at the community event.
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National Hall
Moffit to wed Hanley in forthcoming ceremony
The wedding announcement states Jesse P. Moffit will marry Miss Louie Hanley in a forthcoming ceremony.
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Jesse P. Moffit
Louie Hanley
L A Allen Passes Away After Long Public Service
L A Allen aged sixty five died at his home 116 East Burlington Iowa City from paralysis after two weeks of illness. He served as overseer of the poor for twenty five years with one interruption and supported needy residents prudently. He belonged to K P Lodge Royal Neighbors and several fraternal orders. Funeral at Congregational church tomorrow at 7 pm conducted by Rev Horace L Strain with interment in Oakland cemetery.
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East
Burlington Street
L. A. Allen
Iowa City
Mr. Allen
Allen
K.P. Lodge
Ele
Yeomen
Rathbones
Congregational Church
Horace L. Strain
Oakland Cemetery
Flickes Seek Divorce In First May Term Suit
Charles A. Flick sues Annie Flick for divorce in the district court. The equity petition is filed with the clerk. Woodmen and Royal Neighbors announce funeral attendance for L. A. Allen with meetings at Woodman hall today.
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Charles A. Flick
Annie Flick
C Will Mark the Coldren Center with a Five Foot Lighted C
Manager C C Rowley of the Col dren receives a large five foot high C to be placed at the corner of Clinton and College. The emblem will be lit at night during events and will feature forty electric lights.
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Rowley
C. C. Rowley
The
Coldren
Clinton and College
Opera
House
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