Board Orders Immediate Ryerson Bridge Completion
The board of supervisors decides to notify the American Bridge and Iron Co to finish the Ryerson bridge at once under engineer Prof A W Sims. If not completed promptly, the board will finish the work and deduct costs from the company’s dues. The meeting also inspected city bridges including a bad Iowa avenue span on Iowa avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
American Bridge and Ron Company
Ryerson Bridge
Prof
A.wv. Sims
Iowa Avenue
Hunter
Ralston Street
Lininger
Accident on Burlington street bridge injures two women
Miss Ada Culver and Miss Mary Watson were crossing the Burlington street bridge when a driven team spooked the horses. One horse plunged and rear-ended, pushing the women against the bridge rail, tearing their dresses and bruising them. injuries are serious but not life threatening.
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Ada Culver
Mary Watson
Burlington Street
State Geological Work Planned for Ensuing Year
The article outlines a mapped plan for geological work in the coming year detailing surveys, field projects, and mapping initiatives. It highlights agency targets, funding considerations, and expected regional scope.
Geologic Board Plans Active Campaign In Several Iowa Counties
The Iowa state geological board met in Des Moines to map the field season. Prof. T H Macbride will lead areal work in Emmet Palo Alto Pocahontas counties while Samuel Calvin directs Winneshiek. They aim to expand cay reports, study coal basins in Clayton Clinton Bremer Benton Emmet Palo Alto Pocahontas Winneshiek, with Utten Leonard and Savage assisting in Clinton Clayton and Benton counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Geological Board
Cummins
Des Moines
T. H. Macbride
Emmet
Palo Alto
Pocahopins
Samuel Calvin
Winneshiek County
Cay
Clayton
Clinton
Bremer
Benton
Pocahontas
Winneshiek
John A. Utten
Clinton County
A. G. Leonard
Benton Counties
Card of Thanks for Bernard Epstein Loss
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for support after the death of our beloved son Bernard. Gratitude to those who offered sympathy and the beautiful choral tributes. Mr and Mrs Eugene Epstein.
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Bernard
Appeal Decision in Rose Frank Case Supports School Board
In Sharon township sixth district the decision favored the school board as County Superintendent Langenberg found the teacher’s methods insufficient. The case, appealed to the state superintendent, retains Remley & Ney as counsel for Miss Frank. Jurists say new evidence at last hearing affected the outcome and defense promises to seek reversal on writ of error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Frank
Sharon Township
Langenberg
J. G Marner
Aoart
W. J. Baldwin
Langenoerg
Citizen
Remley & Ney
Miss Frank
Marner
Court Adjourns In Farrall Versus Hildebridge Trial
Jurors were excused this afternoon as the Farrall vs Hildebridge trial adjourned until June 24 for the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway condemnation cases. Judge Preston of Cedar Rapids presided, while Judge Byington opened the June term in Marengo.
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Farrall
Hildebridge
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City Railway Company
Preston
Byington
Marengo
Public school exhibit extended to tonight at high school
Due to strong interest and many patrons missing the Thursday to Saturday run, Superintendent Stevenson and the teachers announce the exhibit of pupil work will continue this evening. The display has been a telling object lesson and is considered worth the time.
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Stevenson
Albany Hotel Change Hands in Cedar Valley Sale
Frank Donohoe sold the Albany Hotel to John Gatton of Cedar Valley. Gatton will face possession between now and July, plans a thorough overhauling this summer, and will keep the Hunt estate realty unchanged. The deal covers leasehold furniture and fixtures only.
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Frank Donohoe
Albany Hotel
John Gatton
Cedar Valley
Albany
Gattor
Hunt Estate
Railway progress eyed for Cedar Rapids link with possible resorts
The new city to Cedar Rapids railway is expected to push ahead before month end. Groundbreaking may occur on the Swisher farm in Jefferson township though contractors Cash Brothers delay on right of way may postpone east-end work. The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes plans for picnic grounds and excursions along the line for church groups and Sunday schools.
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Cedar Rapids
Swisher
Jefferson Township
Cash Brothers
Murray Bros
Mrs Green Led Quiet Life of Madison Township
Mrs. Green of Madison township died Saturday evening at 7 15 at the family residence. Funeral services were held at Bethel church Penn township with large attendance reflecting her wide circle of friends. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Rena Bowman and Mary at home Mrs Cora Stoner a son George and son Robert and brothers Samuel Joseph Martin EL and John GiningerMartin FE Litinger a county supervisor. The community extends heartfelt sympathies to the family.
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Bethel Church
Penn Township
John W. Green
Madison Township
Green
Mrs. Green
Northers
Rena Bowman
Mary
Cora Stoner
George
Robert
Samuel
Joseph
Martin EL
John Gininger
Martin FE. Litinger
Board of Supervisors
Yetter of the Big Store heads east for bargains
Yetter of the Big Store leaves tonight for the east after receiving a tip on snap bargains. He plans to buy a line for the Iowa stores and promises patrons of the Big Store worthwhile bargains from the trip. Quick Meal at Milfer’s, 23 Dubuque street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Yetter
Iowa
Yetter
East
Milfer’s
Dubuque Street
Multiple Deaths Reported Over Last Thirty Six Hours
Several residents have died in the past 36 hours including Anton Beranek 64 who passed away Saturday at the family home after seven months illness. Also Mrs Neal Kinney born in Ireland died Sunday morning at Mercy hospital after two years illness with funeral planned from St Patrick's church. Thomas Kinney died at Mercy hospital this morning and will be interred in Cedar Valley after a service in Cedar County. The notice mentions another death of Mrs Joh W Green of North Liberty.
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Grim Reaper
Anton Beranek
Iowa City
West Branch
Iowa
St. Wensauslus Church
Neal Kinney
The
Mercy Hospital
Thomas Kinney
Cedar Valley
Cedar County
Joseph Wilkinson
West Burlington Street
Administrators Sale of Lucy Atkin Estate in Iowa City
A. Gallaugher administrator will sell household goods and kitchen furniture of Mrs. Lucy Atkin at 601 Gilbert Street Iowa City on Thursday June 11 1003 Auctioneer Colonel C H Murphy will preside and award to the high bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gallaugher
Lucy Atkin
Gilbert Street
Iowa City
Thurday
C. H. Murphy
Boy of Sharon Township Recovers From Appendectomy
Two weeks ago tomorrow an operation was performed on the 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs Moses Stutzman of Sharon township for appendicitis. The operation was successful and the boy is on the road to recovery according to city notices.
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Moses Stutzman
Sharon
Sharon Township
Weddings Draw Clara Jones and Welle Jones to City
Mrs Clara Jones and her sister in law Miss Welle Jones, both of Chicago, are in the city to attend the Graf Eppel wedding this week and the Schultze Sueppel wedding next Wednesday. Miss Jones sang the Et Incarnatus est solo at St Marys church mass Sunday morning.
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Clara Jones
Advertised Letters at Iowa City Post Office May 25 1903
List of letters remaining in the Iowa City post office dated May 25 1903. Gents named Coffs Morgan Leclair Schenck Miler Wright and others. ladies and Miss Clark Davis Shari Henry Overuorr Bay MecCormicks and equipment from Frank Tanner noted. call advertisers.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Fees disputed in Cedar Rapids land sale case
District Court under Judge Preston heard S W Farrall versus J W Hildebridle over a commission on a Dakotaland sale. Farrall claims 320 dollars for a 320 acre Donovan deal. Hildebridle says Jed Murphy earned the fee. Ed Murphy brought into case as possibe party. motion to dismiss against Murphy granted. Monarch Malleable top polished by Miller and Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Preston
Cedar Rapids
S. W. Farrall
J. W. Hildebridle
Dakotaland
South Dakota
Dan Donvevan
Jed Murphy
Ed Murphy
Dan Donovan
C S Ranch
J. J. Ney
George Holbert
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Calvin and
Macbride
Geological Board
Eugene Epstein
Independent District No. 6
Anton Beranik
John W. Greer
Nellie Jones
Chicago
Frank Tanner
Farrall Vs. Hildebridle
Miller & Miller
Coast & Son
American Clothiers
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