Business Men's Picnic at Mid River Park Draws Iowa City Crowd
In Iowa City business and professional men gather at Mid River Park for a Commercial Club headed picnic. Over a hundred tickets sold with sales continuing from Henry Louis W J McDonald George S Carson Hi C Karson James Dvorsky FF E Ayers W P Coast and WW J Welch. Cars depart at 1 and 2 30 pm with a large tent and outdoor amusements planned including baseball football and other games. Professional and Business Men baseball teams listed with players and substitutes. Presbyterian Sunday School Picnicked at Blacks Springs yesterday. Nominating committee for Johnson County Teachers Association officers to report Friday. L E Sheldon departs for New York and Montreal returning via St Paul and Minneapolis for a thirty day trip.
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Mid-River Park
Iowa City
Henry Louis
W. J. McDonald
George 8. Carson
C. Karson
James Dvorsky
FF. E. Ayers
W. P. Coast
WW. J. Welch
Fteenoor
V. Zmant
Dr. Clapp
W.H. Bailey
A. Coldran
John Grriffith
Geo. Holbert
Ralph Otto
F. J. Cochran
Chas. Dutcher
Fred Stevens
W. M. Davis
W J. McDonald
Jas Cash
Stephen Bradley
W. F. Murphy
Chas. Shrader
Geo. Lumsden
C. M. Parsons
Geo. Ward
Chas. Anderson
A. M. Greet
Will Carson
D. R. Hooter
Virgil Jones
Presbyterian
Black
Burlington Street
Rock Island
New York
Montreal
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Balluff files suit over old promissory note
George Balluff has fled suit against D. C. Emdia for payment of a note made in 1899 original amount $60 now with interest totaling $90. Mrs. T. R. Davia returns from a month visit with daughter Mrs. E. F. B. Kere of Fort Collins Col. She is joined by her niece Miss Harriet Kerr who will visit the Davises for a month.
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Geo. Balluff
D. C
Emdia
George Balluff
D. C. Emdia
T. R. Davia
Heraughter
E. FB. Kere
Fort Collins
Col
Harriet Kerr
B. T
Walter M. Davis
Dance at Woodman hall brings twenty five couples
About twenty five couples attended the dance at Woodman hall last Monday evening. The attendees were students in the normal institute and a very pleasant time was had. Music was furnished by Ogle and Mrahens.
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Woodman Hall
Normal Institute
Ogle and Mrahens
Summer Rome Party At J J Hotz Home
A group of married guests gathered at the J J Hotz summer home for an enjoyable evening. Supper was served and games provided light amusement.
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Rome
J. J. Hotz
Reception for Librarians at Clinton Street Library
Miss Tyler hosted a reception for librarians of the Pas Library Commission at the home on Fourth Clinton Street. The event drew a large, vibrant crowd and highlighted local library services and community ties.
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Forth Clinton Street
Jones Danner murder case centers on Garfield Jones
The Jones Danner shooting case remains at a standstill focusing on Garfield Jones. The defense waits to see Mrs Jones's case outcome while the state aims to prevent joint indictment with Will Jones. Rumors of Will Jones seeking emotional insanity are denied, but a defense to reduce his sentence is anticipated.
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Garfield Jones
Mrs. Jones
Garfield
Will Jones
Ranuck & Bradley
Steph Bradley
Will
C Vetter Leaves for Eastern Fall Buying Trip
C Vetter departs for eastern markets on an annual fall buying trip. Iowa Syndicate merchants will gather in New York City as their east coast headquarters for three to four weeks of purchasing and meetings.
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Iowa
New York
C. Vetter
Lowa Syndicate
New York City
Smith Weds Gallagher in Burlington-North Liberty Ceremony
Squire Horak performed the ceremony this afternoon making Edwin L. Smith and Mary Gallagher husband and wife. The bride hails from North Liberty while the groom is from Burlington and works as a drummer.
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Mary A. Gallagher
Edwin L Smith
Squire Horak
Man
Edwin L. Smith
Mary Gallagher
North Liberty
Mr. Smith
Burlington
Towais Coach John G. Chalmers in Automobile Accident
Towais football coach John G. Chalmers escaped serious injury in an automobile wreck. He suffered facial and hand abrasions and was shaken but otherwise unharmed with no broken bones reported.
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Lowa
Sumday
John G. Chalmers
Towais
Mrs Houser Dies After Illness at 430 Iowa Avenue
Mrs. D. J. Houser died at her home 430 Iowa Avenue after months of heart disease. Born in New York state in 1841 she moved to Lee County Iowa at age three. Surviving children include Prof Gilbert L Houser of the city Mrs J C Walter of Philadelphia and Mrs C G Copeland of Kenwood Bank Town. Funeral at 4 30 Thursday at home with Rev. Dr Fellows.
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Iowa Avenue
D. J. Houser
Houser
Gilbert L. Houser
J. C. Walter
Philadelphia
C. G. Copeland
Kenwood Bank
Town
Fellows
Local Attorneys Prepare New Trial Motion in West Branch Case
Marion attorneys Baker and Ball represent the West Branch bank while Millon ile aids Mr Haines in a motion for a new trial after a prior verdict. A note was recovered on which suit was brought. Judge sl Marios presided in place of M Payne who returned from Denver after attending Epworth League convention. Payne, Palmer, Osborne and Wackenfield previously visited the B4D ranch in Colorado.
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Marion
Motita
West
Baker and Ball
Weat
Millon Ile
Haines
Sait
Marios
M. Payne
Denver
Colorado
Epworth League
Mr. Payne
Clifford Palmer
Guy Osborne
Carl Wackenfield
Hogarth League Association
Colfax
Firemen's Excursion Draws 161 Tickets Despite Weather
A Muscatine firemen’s excursion drew 161 tickets from the city as threats of rain lingered. Organizers hoped for favorable weather to proceed with races and contests of the big tournament, while Rock Island officials touted the excursion’s success and prize prospects.
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Miuesatine
Muscatine
Rock- Island
Trouble Expected Over Iowa Avenue Paving Bids
J H Killmar attorney for Barber Asphalt Paving Company of Des Moines met with Ranck Bradley to discuss a new bid call for bitulithic paving on Iowa Avenue. Bids open Friday. Barber may act to prevent letting another contract, with Reed Reed representing Barber pending further word.
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J. H. Killmar
Barber Asphalt Paving Company
Des Moines
Ranck & Bradley
Iowa Avenue
Bradley
Reed & Reed
Barbera People
Interurban car arrives for Cedar Rapids picnic
A newly arrived interurban car is being fitted with motors to ready it for use by business and professional men at a Mid River park picnic tomorrow. Efforts focus on completing the setup in time for the event.
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Cedar Rapids
Mid-River Park
Mrs Jones Improves After Poor Night in Hospital
Mrs Euvene Jones endured a rough night with alarming signs but showed some improvement today. Will Jones, confined earlier, has improved and appears brighter and more cheerful than before. No bullet retrieval efforts will occur while her condition remains weak.
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Euvene Jones
Will Jones
Iowa Federal Congress Set for Cedar Rapids on Sept 12
Members of the M W A Yeoman Court of Honor Royal Arcanum and other federal insurance groups in this city are reminded that the Iowa Federal Congress meets this year at Cedar Rapids on September 12. Supreme Consul Talbot of the M W A will be among the speakers.
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Yeoman
Court of Honor
Royal Arcanum
Iowa Federal Congress
Cedar Rapids
Talbot
Auctioneering course departure noted in Davenport
H. A. Dunlap left Iowa City Sunday evening for Davenport to take a course in auctioneering at the nation’s only school of its kind. Harry is expected to succeed. Rev. Dr. J. H. Daren Ward spoke to a Masquakies meeting in Taita, outlining his mission and receiving a hearty reception from the chief and about thirty elders.
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H. A. Dunlap
Iowa City
Davenport
United States
Harry Will
J. H. Daren Ward
Taita
Mule Team Runs Away Through Washington Street
A mule team pulled by heavy corn loads escaped near Capitol and dashed east along Washington Street. Bystanders tried to halt them, crowding the curb as the wagons rattled by. A woman near the Dubuque street corner narrowly avoided the chaotic path. the team struck a buggy but did not cause damage. The street lay strewn with yellow corn ears.
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Washington Street
Capitol
Dubuque Street
Iowa
Lone Tree Mail Service Becomes Circuitous and Elusive
Iowa City residents report Lone Tree mail now travels a backtrack route via Montezuma and Muscatine due to Burlington stub changes. Other Rock Island interurban updates shift Cedar Rapids mail to West Liberty and cut southbound pouches to Hills and Riverside.
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Iowa City
Lone Tree
Burlington
Rock Island
Wefchant
Montezuma
Muscatine
Rock ‘Island
Cedar Rapids
West Liberty
Hills
Riverside
Big Fire Devastates Cedar Rapids Transfer Building
Word reached Cedar Rapids of a large blaze that destroyed the transfer building ice cream factory box cars and other property. Loss estimated at 150 000 with insurance coverage. E B Peck witnessed the fire and noted firefighters struggled to save nearby structures under construction in the intense heat.
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E. B. Peck
Firmen
Major Smith to Visit City for Salvation Army Meeting
Major Smith new department commander of the Salvation Army arrives from Des Moines on August 3. He will conduct a special meeting here on behalf of the Army as he begins a division tour and inspection.
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Major Smith
Salvation Army
Ageny
Smith
Des Moines
Amy
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J. G. Chalmers
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