Death of Solon area man prompts coroner inquiry
A man found dead by a Solon roadside is identified as Joe Falensky, a former county poor farm inmate. Authorities rule no foul play after examinations, noting two bottles near the body and uncertainty about contents pending chemical analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Solon
Mueller
Harding
Rock Island
Charles Wolfe
F. Brush
Schneider Brothers
Doctor Diueller
Joe Falensky
Falensky
Soloz
Thomas White
Mr. White
Frightened Norseman Runs Down Street in Panic
A frightened Norseman flees, causing street chaos as occupants scramble amid daily accidents. An excerpt promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns, cuts, sores, and piles, offered by local drug stores. June Bressler and J. M. Loan Groceries announce stock auction at the Bressler stand starting Monday June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
W. HK. Shrader
Whetstone
Bressler and
J. M
Bressler
Teuz Storage Co
Dan Veuz, Jr
Bressler and I. M
Lenz Storage Co
Dan Jeuz, Jr
School Board Awards Furniture Contracts for New High School
The school board awarded contracts for the new high school furniture including 560 Oxford desks from W P Hohenschuh at 2.34 each and 365 Crocker tablet arm chairs from Schneider Brothers at 18.36 per dozen. They also approved 16 teachers desks and 17 teachers chairs from Schuodider Brothers and planned to buy more later. Janitors remain in service with same salaries and Edith Evans was re elected as music instructor.
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Oxford
W. P. Hohenschuh
Crocker
Schneider Brothers
Schuodeider Brothers
Edith Evans
Rocky Mountain Limited Reinstated Between Chicago and Denver
The Rocky Mountain Limited, suspended during the rainy spell due to track conditions, will return to service July 1. The fast, limited-stop train serves summer travelers to the mountains and California and has proven popular enough to operate year round after strong summer business in 1898.
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Rocky Mountain Limited
Chicago
Denver
Colorado Springs
California
Local Library Building Bid Awarded to Sheets & Trercher
The library board opened four bids for a new building. H C Smith bid 37 637 with heating and plumbing, Rawson & Son 33 344 with heating and plumbing, Marcus Wall 31 000, and Sheets & Trercher 30 989 the contract price. The board awarded Sheets & Trercher the contract, a result welcomed for local labor impact.
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Library Board
H. C. Smith
Rawson & Son
Marcus Wall
Sheets & Trercher
Attorneys Press Cedar Rapids Iowa City electric line settlement
Final settlement push by Ranck and Bradley for property owners along the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City electric railroad line. Those who refuse today face trial on Wednesday the 24th. Cash Brothers to begin work on the first four miles, with grading to be completed soon.
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Ranck & Bradley
Cedar Rapids and
Iowa City Electric Railroad
Cash Brothers
Oxford to Host Grand Fourth of July Celebration
Oxford Iowa plans a large July 4 celebration with speeches by Rev. R D Leonard BR Beckles and Father T J Leonard. A sports program and an athletic event are lined up, plus a ball game and a fireworks display. Outside bands will join the town for the event.
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Oxford
Iowa
R. D. Leonard
BR. Beckles
T. J. Leonard
Sunday School Picnic at Lemuel Hunter Grove
Sunday school members from the English Lutheran church enjoyed a day in the woods at Lemuel Hunter’s grove three miles east of the city. About two dozen children and parents arrived around 9 AM and shared a well filled hamper lunch. The outing featured games and a field meet with jumps and sprints before returning home by 5 30 PM. The group expressed gratitude to Mr Hunter for use of the grove.
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English Luthern Church
Lemuel Hunter
Rochester
A. Hertz
Hunter
Going Around the World With Dr Fickes
Dr Joseph Fickes son of D D Fickes of the West Side spent a week or ten days here and has left for New York to sail for Europe. He plans a world voyage as a young dentist who has earned much in his profession and aims to travel widely.
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Joseph Fickes
D. D. Fickes
West Side
En York
Europe
Fickes
Stover Brothers Attend New Jersey Commencement
Samuel Kirkwood Stover has a good position as electric engineer in New Jersey after graduating this spring in absentia. His brother Edward, a railway postal clerk on the Milwaukee route, spent the week at the commencement. Both are sons of J Y Stover of South Clinton Street.
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Samuel Kirkwood Stover
New Jersey
Edward
Milwaukee
Marton
Kansas City
J. Y. Stover
South
Clinton Street
Morrison Family Returns to City from Cedar County Farm
Mrs. F Z Morrison and her son Guy and daughter Mildred returned to the city at noon today after visiting the home of David Morrison in Cedar county. David Morrison is described as an influential farmer who owns a large, well stocked and well improved farm. Though not a Johnson county resident he is well known among local business people and often visits Iowa City.
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F. Z. Morrison
Guy
Mildred
Morrison
David Morrison
Cedar County
Johnson County
Towa City
Operating Quarry Resumes After Water Halt
T L Crowley reopens his quarry near Wednesay after a water-closure pause. He has multiple contracts on hand and is glad to resume work. The notice also advertises stock at auction, a Rocky Mountain Tea promo, and Boston excursions via Nickel Plate Road with dates in late June and early July.
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T. L. Crowley
Wednesay
Ife
Boston
Nickel Plate Road
City
Adams St
Union
Auditorium Annex
Chi Jeage
Fifth Ward Caucus Plans and Local Delegates
The Republican Fifth ward caucus will meet at City hall Friday June 19 at 8 PM to elect fourteen delegates to the county convention and appoint a ward chairman. Scott township caucus at Center school house Friday June 19 at 3 PM to elect seven delegates and a township chairman, Geo. A. Hitchcock. Private instruction in various subjects offered by Edward Fiske at 703 Town Avenue.
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Fifth Ward
Scott Township
Center School House
Geo. A. Hichcock
Edward
Fiske
Steuder
Town ‘Avenue
Electric Bitters advertised as remedy for nervousness and stomach issues
An 19th century ad claims Electric Bitters quicken digestion and renal activity, ease sleeplessness, and restore balance to the liver and blood. It promises satisfaction or refunds the 50 cent price, guaranteed by local druggists W. E. Shrader and J. H. Whetstone in June.
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W. E. Shrader
J. H. Whetstone
Public notice and travel deal list tied to Iowa county sale
A mixed notice advertises round trip rail fares to multiple cities with set dates and prices plus a probate notice for the will of Amon Beanek filed in Johnson County. It lists travel groups and dates including Boston, Baltimore, Saratoga, Detroit, Minneapolis, Atlanta, San Francisco and a $30 round trip for a G A R trip. The probate hearing is scheduled for June 24, 1903 with witnesses requested. Ed Koser signs as Clerk. Renlley and Ney represent the estate.
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Batlimore
Baltimore
Odd Fellows Convention
Saratoga
SN. Y
Mystic Shriners
Detroit
Mich
Epworth Teague
Minneapolis
Swedish Singers
Atlanta
Baptist Young People
San Francisco
State of
Iowa
Johnson County
Amon Beanek
District Court
Perosis
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Wolfe
Archive
Sheets & Freyder
aAttorneys
Scott
Neal
Scott & Bowne
Feers & Rest
New York
English Lutheran Church
Lemuel Hunter’s Grove
McCook, Neb
Clinton ST
the New Book and Stationery
John T. Ries
Union Brewery and Bottling Works
Graf Bros
Golden Brew
Brewery and Bottling Works
Corner Market and
Linn Streets
W. W. Morrison
F. ?. Morrison
W. W. Morrisson
Iowa Brewing Co
Recs Island
Koser
Renlley & Ney
Dain Hay Machinery
Sele EO
Koser & Zeller
Parsons & Stouffer
Gollege ST
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