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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1903
Page
8
A Chicago telegram to the Register and Leader states the Rock Island railroad will invest 2,00,000 in Iowa to upgrade routes from Valley Fazceion to Des Moines. The work includes straightening curves and lowering grades to speed up trains and win faster mail contracts while defending territory from rival lines.
Teachers abandoned a planned picnic at Mid-river park due to bad weather and instead gathered at the university armory for an afternoon part. They then accepted Professor Willis's invitation to the Iowa City Academy for supper in the rooms, sharing a meal and showing cooking skill.
Rev A Schwimley broke two ribs and suffered facial bruising after falling ten feet through a barn baymow at Lone Tree last Wednesday. He is resting at home in this city, with age making the injuries more serious.
The university restarts on September 21 as the igo05-6 session opens. Library hours are from g to 12 daily while registration begins Monday at 2 PM. The new engineering hall and larger gymnasium are highlighted to attract more students.
The first creditors meeting in the Moses I. Eash bankruptcy case elected Guy S. Calkins as trustee. Fresh Kolaches at C. P. S. Sociable tonight.
The summer session closes after six weeks of work with 256 registrants, a 30 rise from last year. Attendance includes a large share of graduate students, superintendents, and principals, with stronger work than in regular terms. Prof W C Wilcox will lecture next week at Van Haren and then Harlan institutes.
On a Wednesday evening a man drove a blind horse in a frenzied ride through Dubuque College Linn and Washington streets. The horse foamed with distress as bystanders pursued, but police were not called. Mat Cochran attempted to intervene and identify the driver, who fled after the confrontation.
Tomorrow H E Gordon Arthur Gordon Paul Schmidt and Captain Ely travel to Cedar Rapids to face their golfers on the Cedar Rapids course. A close match is anticipated with Cedar Rapids possibly invited to return visit later.
George Katzenmeyer of this city underwent surgery Wednesday afternoon at Mercy Hospital. His condition today is reported as excellent and he is progressing nicely.
Former mayor Frank K. Stebbins of this city is appointed one of sixteen Iowa delegates to the Irrigation Congress in Portland Oregon from August 21 to 24. The appointment was made by Governor Cummins.
Ralph McCormick and four companions from Marengo were brought to Mercy hospital after he toppled from a box while throwing, dislocating and fracturing his shoulders. Prof Bohemil Shimek of the city to study desert flora in the Southwest in coming weeks.
A Rock Island officials special train stopped in the city Wednesday afternoon to inspect local conditions and discuss potential service. Officials consider an evening run to Riverside to boost mail and transit to Lone Tree amid rising interurban passenger traffic. Sunday excursions are expected to attract many travelers to and from the city.
Morgan Davis and his sister Mrs. Harry Brooke left for Johnstown and Ebensburg Penn. Mrs Brooke will stay a month with Mrs. John Howell in Johnstown. Davis will wed Mary Howell of Ebensburg. After a honeymoon in Atlantic City they will reside on Davis farms in West Tyias township.
Simeon Graf of Graf Bros Brewing and Kemmerle and Feeney of the Iowa Brewing Co returned to the city from Clinton where they attended a special meeting of the Iowa State Brewers Association held there Wednesday. Mrs. Chas Franklin has returned home from Cedar Falls after visiting her sister Mrs. Hemsworth.
The Normal Institute of Johnson County closes its session after a successful year. Attendance and effectiveness were high, with teachers gaining better qualifications and the facilities and instruction deemed excellent throughout the meeting.
Fire last night destroyed Charles Wilson’s Coralville store and stock with loss near five hundred dollars. The blaze broke out late after initial containment and reignited, burning books and accounts estimated around 150 dollars. Theodore Mohr’s neighboring store suffered heavy scorching as firefighters battled the flames. Insurance coverage stood at 306 dollars, leaving substantial unreimbursed damages.
Sharon Center reports August Zager fell from a hay ladder in the barn Tuesday breaking both bones near the ankle. Medical aid arrived promptly and he is reported as doing as well as can be expected.
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