Chalmers Suggested for Iowa Athletic Director Post
The board of control recommends John G. Chalmers for athletic director for the coming year. Chalmers, Lafayette College 1901, formerly Franklin and Marshall athletic director, earned praise as an all around athlete and organizer. Salary proposed at 1800 per year with regents decision in June.
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Board of Control
John G. Chalmers
Board of Regents
Chalmers
Lafayette College of
Easton
Franklin and Marshall Ecollege
Chalmiers
Pennsylvania
Franklin
Ope
Walter Camp
Lafayette
S. B. Newton
Doctor Knipe
Lafayette College
Phillipsburg
Franklin and Marshall College
University of Pennsylvania
Columbian University
Swathmore
Iowa
Doctor of Divinity Awarded to Reverend Daily
Reverend George J. Daily of the First Congregational church received the Doctor of Divinity from Grinnell College today. Reverend Cady attended the commencement in Grinnell last Monday, and the degree was conferred in person as a fitting honor to Reverend Cady's ability.
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George Luther Cady
First Congregational Church
Grinnell College
George J. Daily
Cady
Grinnell
Side Track Sought for Quarry If Rail Line Reaches City
Timothy Crowley proposed a side track to his stone quarry should the new Cedar Rapids railroad reach the city. High water halted quarry work, receding slowly, delaying progress but crews expect to resume once the area is cleared.
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Timothy Crowley
Cedar Rapids
Frat House Leased by EKappa Sigma for Five Years
EKappa Sigma fraternity leases the Main residence at the head of Summit Street for five years at 1100 dollars per year. The 17 room, well furnished house will serve as the chapter home with remodeling and repainting planned. Move in by September 15 with aim for full membership next year.
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Ekappa Sigma Fraternity
Summit St
Bremler Weds Emily Cook After June 17 Wedding
Invitations have been received in Des Moines for the wedding of W. H. Bremler to Miss Emily Cook of Omaha. The ceremony will be June 17 at the bride’s parents’ home. Bremler is a Des Moines attorney and former university football captain and athletics leader.
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W. H. Bremler
Des Moines
Emily Cook
Omaha
Bremler
Board of Control
the Athletic Union
Grocer Charles Everts Moves to East College Street
Charles Everts has relocated his grocery store from Washington Street to 130 East College Street and expanded his stock. He welcomes customers and believes the new location will increase patronage.
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Charles Everts
College Street
Washington Street
East College Street
For Rent Three unfurnished rooms ground floor
Three modern unfurnished rooms on the ground floor for rent. Suitable for light housekeeping. Inquire at 117 Dubuque St. June 12.
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Dabuque St
Plaintiff Wins Case Over Land Agent Commission
The suit of S. W. Fairall against Dakota land agent J. W. Hildebridle and Mr. Wildebridde concluded with a verdict for the plaintiff. The court set damages at 320 dollars to Fairall and 240 dollars to Murply, totaling 480 dollars in commissions. The jury delivered verdict after six hours of deliberation on two key facts: agency existence and client furnishing. Judge Mey said the case would be appealed.
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S. W. Fairall
J. W. Hildebridle
Dakota Land
Wildebridde
Ed. Murply
Fairall
Mey
Graff and Eppel Wedding in Iowa City
Rev Father Schulte conducts nuptial mass for Simeon Graff and Helen C Eppel at 7 am. Bride wore white chiffon with veil, attended by cousin Ida Cerny. groom’s brother Otto served as best man. Wedding breakfast at groom’s mother’s home. They plan a short farewell tour in Iowa before settling in Iowa City.
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A. J. Schulte
Simeon ¥. Graff
Helen C. Eppel
Ida Cerny
Otto
Iowa
Iowa City
Reunion planned for Johnson County veterans at fair grounds
Johnson County Veterans association committee at city hall schedules annual meeting and reunion for August 6 at the fair grounds weather permitting. Capt. Charles A. Lucas presided. Invitations extended to Dutchér, McDonald, Rev Schulte, and Rev Ward to speak. All veterans urged to attend with program details forthcoming.
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Johnson County
Charles M. Dutchér
W. J. McDonald
J. Schulte
Francis Ward
Roof Underway at Gas Works Refining Building
The roof of the new refining building at the Gas works has begun and will use tile to render the exterior proof against weather. The retort house is advancing since last Monday and will be pushed to completion quickly. The plant’s overall appearance will be creditable and among the best in the state. receiving tanks remain unchanged for now but may be enlarged as needed. The new capacity is stated to offer efficient, long term operation and a lower gas production rate.
President MacLean speaks at Monmouth college commencement
President MacLean visited Monmouth today for the commencement at his alma mater, the Monmouth College. He shared praise for the institution linked to Professor Macbride of the university’s botany department and said he would return tomorrow.
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MacLean
Monmouth
Monmouth College
Macbride
Department of Botany
University
Davenport Library Troubles Prompt New Bids
Rowson and Son had the lowest bid for finishing the Davenport Free Library at about 35 000 dollars but the bound company refused to proceed after the Worthern Building contractor failed. The board decided to complete the building themselves and hold the bond company for the full amount. New bids will be sought with a June 22 deadline. old bids were rejected due to higher material costs and a June 1 bid validity notice from Rowson.
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Rowson & Son
Davenport
Worthern Building Company
Board of
Rowson
State Board Exams Set for Law Students Tomorrow
The state board of law examiners arrives tomorrow for a three day session with the senior class of the college of law. The profession’s veterans will test the capacity of the sprouts. The class is well prepared though most are anxious as expected.
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State Board of Law Examiners
College of Law
Prenuptial Musical for Agnes Sueppel Presented by Miss Bee McGuan
Miss Bee McGuan hosted a 40 guest prenuptial musical for Agnes Sueppel with out of town visitors Mrs Charles Jones and Miss Nellie Jones of Chicago Miss Louis Gibbons of Keokuk and Miss Agnes Englert of Denver. Misses Tones and Gibbons performed vocal and instrumental pieces while local talent filled the program. The house featured ferns and roses and refreshments were served in the dining room.
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Bee McGuan
Agnes Sueppel
Charles Jones
Nellie Jones
Chicago
Louis Gibbons
Keokuk
Agnes Englert
Denver
Tones
Gibbons
Metsingers to visit during commencement week
Dr and Mrs J Z Metsinger and family of Fremont Nebraska will arrive this evening and visit during commencement week with relatives in the city.
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J. Z. Metsinger
Fremont, Neb
Indianapolis trip for Woodmen of America delegate
Mayor F K Stebbins will depart Saturday for Indianapolis to attend the national camp of the Modern Woodmen of America as a representative of the state. Officials anticipate major changes in rate and insurance plans at this year’s camp.
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F. K. Stebbins
National Convention of the Modern Woodmen of America
Indianapolis
Ind
Woodmen of America
Stebbins
Dye Elected Captain of 1904 Baseball Team
Harvey Dye was elected captain for 1904 after a yesterday photo at Luscombe gallery. Dye, a three year varsity player, is described as level headed and steady with few errors, and his leadership is expected to boost interest in the season.
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Harvey Dye
Luscombe
Dye
Commencement Exercises At Iowa City High School
The Iowa City high school will hold commencement in the opera house tomorrow at 8 p m. A class of 38 will receive diplomas, deemed among the best in school history. Each member wrote an oration, but only nine will be delivered, with music interspersed. Diplomas will be presented by President Hemmer of the school board.
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Iowa City High School
Opera House
Hemmer
Senior medical class bid farewell at Burkley Imperial luncheon
Dean Gutherie entertained the senior medical class at a luncheon in the Burkley Imperial dining room. Tables were decorated for the farewell event held last evening as a send off to the graduating class.
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Dean Guthrie
the Burkley Imperial
Dean Gutherie
Burkley Imperial
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Regents
Franklin and Marshall Colleges
The
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
St. Mary’s
Johnson County Veterans Association
Board of Trustees
State Board
Miss Bee McGuan
South Capital
Frank Tanner
Cormei
Coast & Son
American Clothiers
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