Board to issue notice to American Bridge for Ryerson bridge
The board of supervisors decided to notify the American Bridge and Iron Company to complete the Ryerson bridge immediately under Prof A V Sims supervision. If not finished in a reasonable time the board will complete the work and deduct costs from amounts due. Inspectors also checked several city bridges, including a bad Iowa avenue bridge. The Ralston street bridge on Iowa avenue was not on the agenda this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
American Bridge and Ron Company
Ryerson
Prof
A. V. Sims
Iowa Avenue
Hunter
Ralston Street
Lininger
Geology Board Maps State Work for Upcoming Year
A meeting of the State Geological Board at Des Moines outlined the next year’s program. Prof. T. A. Macbride will do areal work in Emmet Palo Alto and Pocahontas counties while State Geologist Samuel Calvin handles areal work in Winneshiek county. The board plans annual reports and coal prospecting across multiple counties with several professors assigned to specific regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Geological Board
Cummins
Des Moines
T. A. Madhride
Emmet
Palo Alto
Pocahhontas
Samuel Calvin
Winneshiek Conmury
Clayton
Clinton
Bremer
Benton
Pocahontas
Winneshiek
John A. Utten
Clinton County
A. G. Leonard
T. E. Savage
Beuton
Card of Thanks for Bernard Epstein Bereavement
Public thanks to neighbors and friends for support after the death of Bernard Epstein with appreciation for sympathy and tributes from Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Epstein and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard
Eugene Epstein
Two Women Injured In Bridge Collision
Miss Ada Culver and Miss Mary Watson were crossing the Burlington street bridge when a team driven by a man plunged, causing the horses to rear and push them against the bridge side. They sustained bruises but no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Culver
Mary Watson
Burlington Street
Rose Frank v. T In dependent District ruling for school board
The County Superintendent Langenberg ruled in favor of the school board in Rose Frank versus the Sharon township district. The trial featured testimony from students about teacher methods, with appeals planned to the state superintendent and Remley and Ney named as additional counsel for Miss Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Frank
Independent District No. 6
Sharon Township
Langenberg
J. G. Marner
WW. J.baldwin
Langenoerg
Citizen
Remley & Ney
Miss Frank
Court Adjourns As Trial Shifts To June Dates
The Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Railway case and condemnation matters are moved to June 24 after adjournment this afternoon. Judge Preston of Cedar Rapids presides locally while Judge Byington conducts the June term opening in Marengo.
Open Tonight Public School Exhibit Extended
Due to high interest and requests from patrons who missed the event earlier, Superintendent Stevenson and the teachers have decided to keep the pupil exhibit open this evening at the high school building. The display showcases the students’ work and has proven to be a valuable learning experience.
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Stevenson
Albany Hotel Sold to Cedar Valley Investor
Frank Donohoe sells the Albany Hotel to Mr. Gaiton of Cedar Valley who will take possession before July. The new owner, an experienced hotel man, plans a thorough summer overhaul and first class condition. Realty remains with the Hunt estate. transfer covers leasehold and furniture fixtures only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donohoe
Albany
Gaiton
Cedar Valley
Hunt Estate
Railway progress seen toward Cedar Rapids line
Indications point to early completion of the new rail line between the city and Cedar Rapids with ground breaking on the Swisher farm in Jefferson township flagged. Cash Brothers lack of right of way and other work delays could shift initial duties to Murray Bros as the project pursues multiple picnic and excursion era aims with potential resort sites along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Swisher
Jefterson Township
Cash Brothers
Murray Bros
Mrs Green Dies After Long Illness In Madison Township
Funeral services for Mrs John W Green of Madison township were held at Bethel church in Penn township after a daylong illness. The deeply loved woman leaves husband two daughters Mrs Rena Bowman and Mary at home another daughter Mrs Cora Stoner has died, and two sons George and Robert. Survived by brothers Samuel Joseph Marlin E and John Lininger. The community extends sincere sympathies to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Church
Penn Township
John W. Green
Madison Township
Irs
Green
Rena Bowman
Mary
Cora Stoner
George
Robert
Folowing
Samuel
Joseph
Marlin E
John Lininger
Martin E. Lininger
Board of Supervisors
Going East Tonight for Bargain Lineup at Yetter's Big Store
C Vetter of Yetter's Big Store sails east tonight to secure snap bargains for the Iowa chain led by Yetter's. The trip aims to bring patrons bargains worth their while upon return. Miller's at 23 Dubuque street advertises Quick Meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Vetter
Iowa
Tie
Yetter
Miller's
Dubuque Street
Deaths Mark Time as Grim Reaper Claims Several
Over the past 36 hours several residents have died. Anton Beranek aged 64 died Saturday at his home after seven months of illness. Mrs. Weal Kinney died Sunday at Mercy hospital after a two year illness. Thomas Kinney died this morning at Mercy hospital. he was a Cedar Valley resident treated in Cedar County and stayed with his niece on West Burlington Street. Interments are planned in Cedar Valley after services at local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grim Reaper
Anton Beranek
Ireland
St. Patrick’s Church
John W. Green
North Liberty
Mercy Hospital
Thomas Kinney
Cedar Valley
Cedar County
Howe
Joseph Wilkinsop
West Buriington Street
Administrators Sale of Mrs Lucy Atkin Estate
A. Gallaugher administrator will sell household goods and kitchen furniture of Mrs Lucy Atkin at 601 Gilbert Street Iowa City. The sale takes place Thursday June 11 1903 with Colonel C H Murphy as auctioneer selling to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gallaugher
Lucy Atkin
Gilbert Street
Iowa City
Thurday
C. H. Murphy
Young Stutzman Recovers After Appendectomy
Two weeks after an appendicitis operation on the 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs Moses Stutzman of Sharon township doctors report a serious condition but say the boy is on the road to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Stutzman
Sharon Township
Weddings Bring Clara Jones and Sister to Town
Mrs Clara Jones formerly of this city now of Chicago and her sister in law Miss Wellie Jones travel here to attend the Graf Eppel wedding this week and the Schultze Sueppel ceremony next Wednesday. Miss Jones sang the Et Incarmatus est solo at high mass at St Marys church Sunday morning with notable soprano tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Jones
Millard
Advertised Letters at Iowa City Post Office May 1903
List of letters remaining in the Iowa City post office as of May 25 1903. Gents include Coffy J XN Morgan E Iowa City Wooden Ware Co Leclair N Schenck DS Miller W B Wright R F. Ladies include Clark Miss B Ross A Davis Mrs W Shayi M Henry D Overnonr P M Bay MecCormicks binders mowers takes and coin binders of Frank Tanner 6 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Frank Tanner
Sues For Fees In Dakota Land Sale Case
Saturday session of Cedar Rapids district court heard S W Baurali sue J W Hildebridle over a 320 acre Dakota land sale commission. Baurali says he jointed with Hildebridle to split a $320 fee after Dan Donovan bought, while Hildebridle claims Ed Murphy arranged the deal and he bears no obligation to the plaintiff. The court moved to add Ed Murphy as a party and then considered dismissal of Baurali’s action. Judge Preston presiding. attorneys J J Ney for the defense and G Holbert for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Preston
Cedar Rapids
S. W. Baurali
J. W. Hildebridle
Dakota
South Dakota
Dan Donovan
Ed Murphy
Ranck
J. J. Ney
George Holbert
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Ryerson Bridge
Calvin and
Macbride
Will Lake
Geological Board
Mrs. Green
Madison—Township
John W. Greer
Neal Kinney
Nellie Jones
Chicago
Fairall Vs. Hildebridle
Miller & Miller
Coast & Son
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