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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
8
Readable text shows a sale notice for Mercerized women’s petticoats two floors away with prices up to 275 dollars offered at 98 cents. The timing indicates tomorrow morning at 10 36 A M. The page lists discount and location details in a typical newspaper fashion.
Last call sale at Red Star l illinery includes bats and hats priced to clear. New street bats 7c to 25c, hats 45c to 150, and finest hats up to 1.50. Also cloth caps for 5c to 25c, 1000 bunches of flowers, parasols, and Colgates items with purchases.
Minnie Burke of Burke’s on Dubuque street confronted a disorderly Black man during breakfast when he attempted to steal her purse containing around thirty dollars. The thief loosened the wallet at the counter and fled but was captured, escorted to the city jail after a chase.
Mrs. Mary Wilsey, about sixty, burned fatally Friday afternoon near Rochester while pouring kerosene on a fire. The kerosene can exploded and oil ignited the house. bystander efforts saved the building and medical aid arrived promptly. She died about two hours after the accident. She left two children, Edward Carey of Rochester and another daughter in New Jersey.
A. E. Barnes, injured by a kicking horse, is resting well. He attempted to move prematurely and suffered a slight setback, but no serious internal injuries are indicated. A few more days are needed before full safety from complications is assured.
The German Aid Society and friends enjoyed a warm afternoon at Brighton Beach park. Charter members gathered, the 1859 founded group celebrated, and members Adam Grill August Hasselhorst and Philip Katzenmeyer were highlighted for their longtime service. Addresses by Hasselhorst Seeman Gill and Katzenmeyer followed, with George Ewing praising the society’s community good.
Isaac B. Smith of the interurban stated to a Citizen representative that Conductor Haggerty and Motorman Keogh neglected orders, causing the wreck. He said no official cause had been published, and the pair are no longer employed in that role though may be used elsewhere. No inquest has been held due to jurisdiction doubts.
A. D. Chandler of Moline husband of Mrs. Matilda Slavata Chandler was taken to a local hospital after contracting typhoid fever. The illness prompted medical care and monitoring for his condition.
A freight train wreck in Toliet Illinois Friday evening around 1 o clock caused multiple deaths and stopped line traffic for miles. No. 5 passengers arriving at 4 53 were delayed about three hours and reached town just before the fast mail, fifteen minutes late.
Rev Nathaniel Pye of the Methodist church began a four weeks vacation. Last night at the Baptist church he delivered his last sermon before a brief rest. He will not preach from his pulpit for at least two weeks and may be away part of the time.
County Clerk Koser and County Recorder Dvorsky depart for Dubuque to attend the annual county clerks convention and the state meeting of county recorders. Clerks meet Tuesday through Thursday while recorders hold sessions Wednesday and Thursday.
Referee John G. Marner announces creditors will meet July 28 at 10 a.m. in the Moses I. Eash bankruptcy case. Examination of the bankrupt occurs and trustees are appointed at the session.
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