Supreme Court Sides with Rogers in Oil Case
In York on January 31 the Supreme Court decisions hold Henry H. Rogers, vice president of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, cannot be forced to answer questions he refused during testimony in the Missouri case against Standard Oil Company of Indiana. The rulings are attributed to Justice Gild eeve.
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Ision of Justice
Gildersteen
Magnate
York
Henry H. Rogers
Standard Oil Com
New Jersey
Missouri
Indiana
Justice Gileeve
Supreme Court of the United States
Benedict Ordained At Local Baptist Church
The ordination of I. Benedict took place at the Baptist church with examination of the candidate by Reverend Muscatine moderator and Cedar Rapids clerk. The evening service included charges by Rev. Earl and Rev. Dr. Nood, with delegates from Downey Muscatine Davenport and Cedar Rapids in attendance.
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Pton
Muscatine
Webb
First Baptist
Cedar Rapids
Benedict
Rumsey
Vibton
Webber
Sargent
Comanene
Osborne
Des Moines
Corn prices fall on mild winter supply drop
Corn markets slide as mild winter reduces feed usage and stock consumption. Prices have dropped over four cents last week and are now quoted around thirty two cents per bushel in local markets.
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Soldiers of Company I elect officers and start range drills
Monday evening the soldier boys of Company I elected Herman Amsi as secretary for the ensuing year and Fred Lehman as treasurer. They also started range training at the armory shooting 22 caliber rifles at pine and stop material.
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Company I
Herman Amsi
Fred Lehman
Bill of Exceptions Filed In Heath Will Contest
A bill of exceptions signed by Judge Ad. V. Jackson of Muscatine has been filed with County Clerk Hi. Koser. It records alleged misconduct of attorneys including Judge Wade in the Heath will contest as the case is prepared for Supreme Court review by the contestants led by Mrs. Borie.
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AD. V. Jackson
Muscatine
John R. Heath
Hi. Koser
Supreme Court
Wade
Borie
Suit on Note Filed In District Court
George Cornwall attorney sues L Denneny in district court over a promissory note for 795 dollars and 69 cents. The case seeks judgment for the amount due. The item also notes a vaudeville skit titled A Chinese Concession featuring a prayer machine in Side Tracked playing Monday Feb 5.
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George Cornwall
L Denneny
Cornwall
China
Returns From Denver: Mrs Searle to Reach Here Friday
Mrs Searle and her sister Miss Nell Ewing have been in Denver since last November. Mrs Searle will return to Davenport and teach this city on Friday. Miss Ewing’s health has improved since going west, but she will head back to the city in spring.
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S. W. Searle
Miss Nell Ewing
Denver
Col
Davenport
Miss Ewing
Annie Copsin Receives Estate From Will
The will of L A Allen II bequeaths all property to his housekeeper Annie Copsin, including a Bartington street house and East Iowa City lot. J G Marner is executor. A $7 000 Woodmen life policy owned by Mrs T J Glenn passes to her four grandchildren by marriage. Dr Glenn of Chilton Wis attended the funeral and will oversee the children’s interests.
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L. A. Allen
District Court
L. A Allen II
Annie Copsie
Bartington Street
Iowa City
J. G Marner
Allen
Joseph Dayton Dies in Decorah Visit at 81
Joseph Dayton of Decorah died yesterday afternoon at his son C. H. Dayton’s home. He was eighty one and visiting. He leaves a wife, a son and a daughter. C. H. Dayton is en route from Indiana. funeral arrangements to be set upon his return.
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C. H. Dayton
Joseph Dayton
Decorah
C. H. Dayon
Indiana
Shakespeare Club Arranges Speaker on Shakesperean Music
The Shakespeare club has secured Mrs. Philip Funk of Burlington to discuss Shakesperean music with musical illustrations from the plays. It is unclear if the program will be open to the public.
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Shakespeare Club
Philip Funk
Burlington
Mrs Shalla III Hospitalized After Operation
Mrs Joseph Shalla wife of a town cigar maker was taken to Mercy hospital yesterday for an operation. Her many friends hope for her an early recovery.
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Joseph Shalla
Town City
Mercy Hospital
Miss Bob White to Shine at Coldren Theatre
A sixteen year old singer named Miss Bob White will appear in the comedy opera Golden Rod at the Coldren venue. Described by Willard Spencer as The girl with the voice she possesses a rich soprano and charming stage presence.
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Miss Bob White
Zeldas Rotoli
Coldren
Willard Spencer
Girl
Comedian Edward Eagleton Leaves Show After Mental Decline
Edward Eagleton once billed for The Telephone Girl at the Coldren was rushed to New York due to a failing mind. He forgot lines and broke down during his last engagement in Clinton.
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Edward Eagleton
Coldren
New York
Clinton
Membership Tickets On Sale Soon For Johnson County Fair
Johnson County Fair Association will place membership tickets on sale within two weeks. Preparations are underway for the 1906 fair following methods used last year.
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County Fair Association
Johnson County Fair Association
Surprise Society Gathering Honors Mr and Mrs Vitosh
A Hast Market Street home hosted a surprise social for Mr. and Mrs. Michael Vitosh with 30 to 40 friends. Prof and Mrs. Bender and Mr. Bert Mahana provided music and the evening featured games dancing and ample refreshments.
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Hast Market Street
Michael Vitosh
Bender
Bert Mahana
Senior Academy Class Hosts Evening Reception
Last evening the senior class gave a reception to the junior class at the academy hall. Dancing and card playing provided diversions and the event proved a pleasant evening for all attendees.
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Academy
Thatfp
Surprise party for Miss Kiema at East Bloomington home
Miss Kate Kiema was surprised at her East Bloomington street home by friends last night. The gathering featured games music and refreshments for the guest of honor.
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Kate Kiema
East Bloomington Street
St Patrick’s youth card party planned at St Brendan’s Hall
The young people of St Patrick's church organize a card party at St Brendan's Hall on Wednesday evening February 7.
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St. Patrick's Church
St Brendan's Hall
Local Briefs and Social Notes Highlight Des Moines Fair Plans
J W Coffey returns from Chicago to his store line of cloaks while families travel to Aurora and Wellman for visits. A half fare Iowa State Fair pass is announced for Des Moines August 24 to 31. Various social events include a YMCA secretary’s visit, a Bacoman Club lecture, a Valentine’s eve campus dance, and a Women's Missionary Society meeting. Iowa University basketball heads to Chicago for games. medical visits and court news round out the day. Professor Houser closes his lecture series with Why Animals Resemble their Ancestors.
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J. W. Coffey
Chicago
F. W. Kemmerie
Aurora
Iowa
Des Moines
University Armory
Nathan Williams
E. J. Hughes
Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Ms Preiffer
North Dubague Street
C.C Stover
Wellman
Stover
M. Immerman
Ralph Otto
City
Byington
Marengo
Ella Searle
W. Searle
Davenport
Houser
Hall of Liberal Arts
Saloons Face 200 Foot Prohibition Near Rail Stations
A bill in the Town state legislature would ban saloons within two hundred feet of rail stations. In Iowa City three saloons would close or move: McInerny and O'Reilly, and Chas Schwin's. The Opera House Exchange and Bankers come close, missing the mark by six feet.
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Iowa City
McIunerny and O'Reilly Ealoona
Chas. Schwin
Opera House Exchange
Lhs
Organ Recital by D J G Gilchrist at Trinity Church
D J G Gilchrist presents his annual pipe organ recital next Tuesday at 8 p m in Trinity church. The program aims at students of the college of homeopathic medicine but is open to the public, and promises an excellent selection.
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Gilchrist
Trinity Church
D. J. G. Gilchrist
College of Homeopathic Medicine
University preps birthdays of Washington and Lincoln
The university will observe Washington and Lincoln birthdays with student and faculty gatherings. On Lincoln’s Feb 12, Alba native Prof. Kendall will address the assembly. On Washington’s Feb 22 a convocation at 1030 at the armory will feature Lieut. Governor Herriott and George W. Clarke, college of law ’73 alumnus.
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Washington
Lincoln
Nate ER. Kendall
Alba
University Assembly
Armory
John Herriott
Spenger
George W. Clarke
Alemnos
College of Law
Cattle Feeding Dropped This Year Amid Market Hesitation
Market observers report a 25 to 35 percent drop in cattle fattening this year as two harsh winters hit feeders. Prices have not slumped yet but are expected to fall before good pasture returns. Those who persisted may still profit from cattle feeding this winter.
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