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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1903
Page
3
Michael Spratt, a near sixty farmer from near Williamsburg Town, leaped thirty feet from a barn on Bloomington street after a sudden delusion that someone was pursuing him. He broke an ankle and injured his back, is at Mercy hospital with uncertain recovery prospects. His two daughters live in the city.
Jefferson resident Squire Thomas Graham, 86, traveled 22 miles to attend the county Republican convention in the city. He enlisted in the Civil War despite his age, belonged to the famed Gray Beard unit, and remains noted for bravery amid long years of service.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Borden of Statton Va arrived in the city last Saturday and spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Westenhaver. Mr Borden is a cousin of Mrs Westenhaver and Stanton is Mrs Westenhaver's old home. They are on their way to California where they will spend most of the summer.
A Montana Sentinel recounts a settler's dire diarrhoea on an Oklahoma claim in 1889. After severe dehydration and fever, a neighbor gave Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. a large dose halted the agony and a single bottle cured him within hours. Sold by druggists.
Bressler and J. Ti. offer the stock of groceries for auction at the Bressler stand starting Monday June 15 at 2 o'clock sharp and at 7:30 in the evening. sales to continue daily until all is sold. Leux Storage Co. Dan Leuz Jr. Manager.
Rock Island announces summer tow rates with departures to California in June July and August to Colorado in June July and August and to Detroit and Boston in July. Rates to Colorado are particularly low and available early July. For through car service costs and tickets, contact the nearest Rock Island ticket agent or John G. Harmer D P A Cedar Rapids.
Company I holds a local election tonight to fill the second lieutenant vacancy created by G W Ball’s promotion and A C Lee’s resignation. Three candidates, Corporal R M Anderson, Sergeant Ralph H Williamson, and Roy B Champion, compete amid strong support and high drama.
Prof T H Macbride will lecture for about a month more this season. He spent much of last week away returning Saturday and will be away again this week. He will give three university lectures in Muscatine then speak in Cedar Falls Friday evening. The following week he will lecture in Poweshiek County. A popular lecturer, he remains in high demand.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Disbro and Mrs. Sturtevant, Disbro’s mother in law, arrived Friday and will establish their home here. Mr. Disbro enters partnership with George T. Reddick, relocating his family for the venture. Mrs. Sturtevant will spend the summer with her daughter in the city.
Invitations announce the marriage of John Henry Shields of this city to Miss Sarah Agnes Elizabeth Harris in Ripon Wisconsin at St. Peter's church on June 30. Shields, son of Mrs. Andrew Shields, has lived here and works as a traveling salesman for a Chicago wholesale house. A reception will follow at 8 PM at the bride's parents' home.
Those who ignore Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption face a long struggle or fatal termination, says T. R. Beall of Beal Mississippi. His wife suffered consumption last fall but after trying this remedy she improved after four bottles and was cured. Trial bottles free. Price 50 cents and 1.00. June
Rock Island offers round trip fares plus 2.00 to Boston Baltimore Saratoga Detroit Minneapolis Atlanta San Francisco and more for specific dates in June July and August. Listings include Boston N E F A June 30 July 4 Baltimore B P O 15 July 17 18 Baltimore Odd Fellows July 17 18 Saratoga Mystic Shriners July 4 Detroit Epworth League July 4 15 Minneapolis Swedish Singers July 20 22 Atlanta Baptist Young People July 5 7 San Francisco G A R August 1 14 with a 50.00 round trip option for San Francisco.
Madison township school board asks County Superintendent Langenberg for a rehearing over the plan to move the school house about a mile north. The dispute has spanned a year with prior rulings on district division and house relocation. a denial could push the case to the state superintendent.
Redland California baker John Bobrich has sold his bakery business but will remain in Redland. He established the Redland bakery years ago and built a flourishing enterprise. The sale came at a favorable price and was accepted, though he will not leave the community.
Rev C Dreyer attended Lone Tree yesterday delivering a sermon to Lutherans. He will join about 600 ministers in Decorah for the Lutheran Synod session, taking an active part and appearing on the program for a principal address.
The report notes a water intake obstruction cleared by Jey Chatham after high water. It mentions C A Zager visiting Iowa City and various social activities including dances and Children’s Day events. It advertises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and a scheduled June stock auction at the Bressler stand, plus Boston excursions via Nickel Plate Road with city ticket offices listed.
Proceedings show Johnson County Iowa Board of Supervisors on June 18 1903 rescinding an earlier notice annulling the contract with the American Bridge Company and then reaffirming terms to complete the Iowa River bridge. Alex Maitland confirms the action and authorizes adjustments with the county. Local items follow including private tutoring ads and a Chamberlain stomach aid testimonial.
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