Exhibits Show Work of Athens of Iowa Students
The Athens of Iowa hosts a city school exhibit in the high school building showcasing work from grade one through high school. Visitors see relief maps, color drawings, maps, literature, and manual training displays, with perfect papers honored and high school essays and drawings highlighted for university prep. The event runs with hours tonight and tomorrow, inviting parents to view and support student achievement.
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Iowa
St. Louis
Voice
Athens
Fire at Mrs Cooper’s on North Clinton Street
About 11 in the forenoon a fire started in Mrs Cooper’s house on North Clinton Street due to a super heated flue while she baked. Painters nearby used ladders to reach the blaze and Prof A V Sims across the street alerted responders. the fire department arrived after the flames were already out and damage remained nominal.
Masons Return From Waterloo Grand Lodge Visit
A Howell L 2 Messler and John Springer report a pleasant Masonic grand lodge meeting in Waterloo hindered by high water. Many expected attendees missed Roosevelt speech as the president’s train halted for six minutes and he did not leave the car.
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A. Howell
L. 2. Messler
John Springer
Masons
Waterloo
Grand Lodge
Masonic Order
Roosevelt
Wanted Rag Supply for Steam Laundry
Help the Steam Laundry seek clean rags in good condition at the office. Paid at two cents per pound. Paddles.
Escaped Inmate Frightens Town Before Capture
An inmate from the insanity ward at the poor farm escaped and caused a local scare. He was found at Willard Edwards’ Union township home, fled again, then appeared at Cambria school where Miss Laura Jones and students were frightened. He was later tracked to the Welsh Congregational church graveyard and captured.
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Flo
Willard Edwards
Union Township
Edwards
Cambria
Laura Jones
Miss Jones
Welsh Congregational Church
Judge Preston to preside in Fairall vs Hildebrant trial
Judge Preston of Djinn county will preside in the district court in the Fairall versus Hildebrant case tomorrow morning. The change follows Judge Byington’s election to the county bench. Remaining right of way cases are set for June 24 if not settled earlier. Court adjourns tomorrow to reconvene June 24. Board of supervisors works on equalizing assessors books and will finish by tomorrow morning. No action on the new county bridge at this session.
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Preston
Djinn County
Fairall
Hildebrant
Byington
Albright
Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Southern Railroad
Board of Supervisors
Two Sisters Reunite After Thirty Years in City Visit
After a thirty year separation Mrs. Mary Gow of Guelph Canada and her sister Mrs. T Fairchild are visiting in the city. The reunion brings great joy and Mrs Gow will stay for an extended visit.
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Mary Gow
Mrs. T. Fairchild
Guelph
Canada
T. Fairchild
Court settlement settles railway land dispute with Albright
Rumor of a settled case in court between C. R. L C. & S. and Albright arrives with word the railway firm will pay 600 100 an acre for land to be used. Other cases include road against Zeller. Reported work on roads to start Monday or soon after weather permits, beginning on the old Swisher farm in Jefferson township with outfit on site by week’s end.
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Albright
Zeller
Swisher
Jefferson Township
Death of Bernard Epstein Ends Six Week Illness
Bernard Epstein, 10, died after a six week battle with appendicitis and complications despite top surgeons and a Chicago specialist. He showed moments of improvement before fever spiked to 106 and he passed away early Thursday. The child was beloved for his gentle, cheerful nature and is mourned by family and friends across Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Chicago, and Denver with funeral arrangements toward Burlington.
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Bernard Epstein
Chicago
Eugene Epstein
Burlington
Charles Slavata
F. P. Engled
John Cerny
George Berger
Golden Eagle
Antone Geiger
Paul Schneider
Lawrece Mayer Leland Hurd
Ingles Swisher
Arlo Wilson
Arthur Brady
Steven Swisher
Epstein
Little One
Cedar Rapids
George T. Reddick
Max Mayer
Pony Severs Artery in Narrow Accident During Hitching
A Bruce Moore pony suffered a severe neckyoke injury Thursday morning. L. D. Porch was finishing buggy repairs when the pony reared and the neckyoke struck, tearing a main artery. Veterinarians Pinney and Potter applied artery forceps to control bleeding, tied to stay for forty eight hours to prevent rebleeding.
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Bruce Moore
L. D. Porch
George W. Pinney
Murphy Livery
J. S. Potter
Thimble Party Held by First Presbyterian Ladies
At Mrs. Patterson’s home 505 East Washington street the ladies of the First Presbyterian church hosted a thimble party. A good attendance enjoyed refreshments and an engaging afternoon.
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The
First Presbyterian Church
Spangler Elected Union Manager For 1903 04
At a meeting of the athletic union yesterday afternoon H E Spangler was chosen manager for 1903 and 1904. The salary is 3700, with no school duties beyond athletics. The union raised the salary from 350 to 700, signaling prosperity for school athletics. Manager MacClain, the current holder, has been satisfactory and would likely receive a second year if he remained at the university.
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The
Athletic Union
H. E. Spangler
Spangler
MacClain
Sacred Song Service at Methodist Church Next Sunday
A service of sacred songs will be held Sunday evening at the Methodist church. Under Prof W C Hall the choir will perform selections including Yehovah by Emerson Iowa Male Quartet and Thy Will Be Done with Miss Sterling and Mr Hall. Unfold ye Portals by Gounod Choir and Remember Now Thy Creator by Rhodes Iowa Male Quartet. Hark Hark My Soul will be sung by the Shelley choir.
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Methodist Church
W. C. Hall
L. QO. Emerson
Iowa
F. Jerome
Miss Sterling
Mr. Hall
Gounod
Mendelssohn
Mrs. Barth
J. B. Rhodes
H. R. Shelley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Department of Drawing
Department of Music
Iowa City
Johnson County
Cedar Rapids and
Towa City
Marion
Paul Danner
Denver
Col
F.M. Danner
Penn Tewtship
W. FM. Danner
Sry
Song Service
Coast & Son
American Clothiers
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