Danish King Christian IX Dies In Copenhagen
European royalty mourn the death of King Christian IX of Denmark reported in Copenhagen. The king died at 6 p m after ruling since 1863 born 1818 with daughters including Queen Alexandra and a line of royal descendants spanning Britain Greece Russia England. The civil list values noted at about 7000 and 33000 for crown prince.
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England
Emperor of
Russia
Copenhagen
Denmark
Christian IX
Alexandra
Iireland
George I
Greece
Christian the I
Prince Royal Frederick
Christian
Duchess Cumberland
Prince Idemar
WA Avenue Paying Case Involves Injunction Against Pavement Use
The suit by John Saunders against Towa and William Harrabin seeks to halt the bitulithic pavement on WA Avenue. An injunction hearing was postponed from January 7 to January 26 after agreement among interested lawyers.
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Age Byington
A Avenue
Thaleonuary
Pasly
John Saunders
Towa
William Harrabin
Harrabin
West Branch resident attends regents meeting and funeral events
James Stover of West Branch is in the city for the February meeting of the executive committee of the board of regents. M Jones arrived from LaSalle and plans to travel northwest. Members of Knights of Pythias attend LA Allen funeral. A Chopin benefit program is announced. Miss Moon and others host at Moon home next Wednesday afternoon. A pension bill passed the House and goes to the Senate for action.
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James Stover
West Branch
City
Board of Regents
M Jones
LaSalle
Onth Lodge
Allen
Miss Moon
A. G. Smith
Bride
Miss Sawyer
Moon
Patterson Goes East for Brief Burlington Visit
Mr and Mrs W R Patterson depart for Burlington for a short visit before continuing to New York City where Prof Patterson will undertake months of work. He has a leave of absence for the coming semester and may stay longer if the assignment extends.
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W.R Patterson
Burlington
New York City
Patterson
University City
Engineering Students Move to New Building
Engineering students are now housed in the new engineering building. The old shed will still be used for certain work and the move completes the campus relocation. Dr George Miom gave a Saturday lecture on the biographical background of Bsen's literary activity. Miss Maude Smith of Elgin Iowa started work today as stenographer for the Equitable Manufacturing Company. Mrs Glenn of Marengo returned home after visiting her sister Mrs Murphy of this city. Mr Glenn edits the Marengo Democrat.
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George ‘Tr. Miom
Holda Society
Bsen
Maude Smith
Elgin
Towa
Equitable Manufacturing Company
Glenn
Marengo
C. A. Murphy
The
Struck by falling tree injures Sharon township worker
This forenoon in Sharon township a timber worker near Ed Campbell's home on the John R Roberts farm was struck by a falling tree. A smaller tree from a prior cut hit him on the head, leaving a three inch scalp wound and a bruised forehead. He was briefly unconscious with a collapse but found not to be critically injured. Campbell has a wife and one child.
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Campbell
John RB. Roberts
Ed Campbell
John R Roberts
Sharon Township
Citizen Corrects Date for Women’s Relief Corps Benefit
The Citizen notes Friday’s issue misreported the date for the Women’s Relief Corps benefit party at the roller skating rink. The correct date is Tuesday February 6, and proceeds support the organization’s charitable work.
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WRBC
Women’s Relief Corps
Tne
Fire in Minnie Burke living room near Wilkinson’s groc ery
Fire discovered around 7 am above Wilkinson's grocery store in Minnie Burke's living room. Neighbors contained the blaze before firefighters arrived. stove heat ignited bedclothes causing extensive scorching. Mayor Ball ordered ten days in county jail for a drunkenness charge against two individuals who appeared in court.
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Minnie Burke
Wilkinson
Elks Plan Minstrel Show At Opera House
The Elks outline a minstrel show on February 1 at the opera house featuring home talent. Committee members Crane Carpenter Chery Sueppel Eppel and Bischoff oversee plans with a large cast and a varied program for the entertainment.
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the Elks
Opera House
Crane
Carpenter
Chery
Sueppel
Eppel
Bischoff
Gillilland Visits City on Transit of County Office Plans
Senator Gillilland an alumnus and former regent visited the city Saturday on his homeward leg. He sits on a committee handling bills on county official tenure and asks correspondents in a letter about adopting a four year term for county officers and the need for a persiary election law.
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Gillilland
Comic Opera Called Off in Clinton Letter
A misdated 1906 letter from the Telephone Gift Co. informs the Coldren theatre manager that due to the serious illness of Mr. Eagleton the company must cancel an immediate engagement in Iowa City and close the production.
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Coldren
The
Telephone Girl Co
Clinton
Iowa
Telephone Gift Co
Eagleton
Lowa City
Boma Quartette Hosts Delightful Party at K of P Halls
Last Friday evening the Boma quartet were honored guests at a charming party given at the K of P halls. Each young lady received a cab note claiming a gentleman was delayed downtown and would drive her to the event alone. The hosts greeted the guests with games and a four course banquet making the evening very pleasant.
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Boma Quartette
K of P
Quatette
Surprise Birthday Party At Oasis For Miss Knease
A party of young people gathered at Oasis to celebrate Miss Tacie Knease's birthday. The evening featured games and music, with refreshments served late. Attendees included Messrs. Clark Morford Evans Bumgardner Sullivan Wall Ellyson Weider and Misses Morford Evans Speight Cox Ellyson Weider Grenell.
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Tacie Knease
Oasis
Messrs
Clark
Morford
Evans
Bumgardner
Sullivan
Wall
Ellyson
Weider
Speight
Cox
Grenell
Surprise visit delights St Marys students at Loretta Murphy party
About twenty five youths from St Marys high school surprised Loretta Murphy daughter of Col and Mrs C H Murphy Friday evening. Games and music plus refreshments made the gathering enjoyable.
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St. Mary’s High School
Loretta Murphy
C. H Murphy
Pleasant Evening Hosted by Ladies Aid Society
Last Friday evening at the W. F. Leibaugh home on South Lita street the Ladies Aid Society of the English Lutheran church entertained about sixty persons for a very pleasant social gathering with friendly conversation and refreshments.
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W. F. Leibaugh
South Lita Street
Ladies Aid Society
English Lutheran Church
Sitv
Jolly Club Masquerade Dance at Holub's Hall
Invitations will be issued for a masquerade dance to be held at Holub's Hall on Thursday evening February 8. The club's arrangements committee promises a pleasant evening for guests.
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Jolly Club
Holub
Enjoyable Reception at Mrs H D Overnoll’s Home
A reception hosted by Mrs H D Overnoll on Borlingion Street last Saturday attracted about 175 ladies. The event proved an altogether enjoyable social gathering.
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H. D. Overnoll
Borlingion Street
Masquerade at C. S. P. 8 Ball Delights Attendees
A masquerade ball at The C. S. P. 8 drew a large crowd last Saturday night. Music by a live band energized the event and contributed to a highly enjoyable evening for all attendees.
Birthday Party at Graff Home for Mr Gia
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs William Graff to celebrate Mr Gia turning twenty four. The party included family members and well wishers who joined in the birthday observance.
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William Graff
Gia
Plan Social at Presbyterian Church Around February 14
The Plan Social group of the Presbyterian Church announces a social gathering planned for around February 14. Organizers invite members and neighbors to join for fellowship and activities at the church.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Dance at National Hall by Zastit lodge
The Zastit lodge will hold a dance at the National Hall Thursday evening. It invites members and guests to attend a social event featuring music and dancing in a community venue.
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National Hall
Marriage Announcement For Jesse Moffit And Lolle Hanley
The forthcoming marriage of Jesse P. Moffit to Miss Lolle Hanley is announced as due to take place soon.
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Jesse P.moffit
Lolle Hanley
L A Allen Dies After Paralysis Attack at 65
L A Allen, age 65, longtime overseer of Iowa City’s poor, died yesterday morning at 116 East Burlington after a two week paralysis spell. Born in Holyoke Massachusetts, he came to Iowa City in 1869 and served twenty five years as overseer, except one term. He headed multiple fraternal orders and banks, with funeral at Congregational church at 7 pm conducted by Rev Horace L Strain and burial in Oakland cemetery.
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Burlington Street
L. A
Iowa City
Allen
Holyoke
Mass
RE. P. Lodge
Yeomen
Rathbones
Congregational Church
Horace L Strain
Oakland Cemetery
Flick Sues For Divorce In May Term District Court
Charles A Flick files an equity petition for divorce from Annie Flick as the first new suit in the May term district court. Woodmen and Royal Neighbors announce meetings to attend the funeral of L A Alles Allen with orders from camp and Oracle.
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Charles A Flick
Annie Flick
O KE
L. A. Alles
C Will Mark the Coldren with a Five Foot High C
Manager C C Rowley of the Col dren receives a large five foot high letter C to be placed at the corner of Clinton and College from an opera house. It will be lit by forty electric lights whenever events occur.
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Rowley
C. C. Rowley
The
Coldren
Clinton and College
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