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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1903
Page
11
George E. Ewing, son of Mr and Mrs G A Ewing, died Wednesday after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are pending with family notifying relatives and friends to attend.
Iowa City born George Edward Ewing 1872 died at parental home on Wednesday. A rapid student, he graduated from the State University of Iowa law department at 18 in 1891 and practiced in Lincoln Neb and Iowa City. His health declined after 1902, ending a gifted career and generous, sociable character that won him many friends.
We extend heartfelt thanks to those who offered sympathy and help after the death of our beloved mother Mrs. Anna Nusser and to all who sent floral offerings.
Eugene Paine, coal dealer, received the Randoloph Herald and News from Randolph Vermont which prints Georgia White’s flattering account of J. P. Dolliver’s lecture The Poor Man's Government. The piece defends his oratorical and statesman claims and notes Tillman’s earlier lecture. The author suggests Iowa City should book Dolliver for next season.
A countywide movement presses for wage raises for country school teachers, led by County Superintendent Lang, backed by local officials and communities seeking improved pay and school support.
Last Wednesday evening banker T. C. Carson and his sons George and Frank were riding home in Frank Carson’s buggy when the king bolt broke causing the bed to drop. The horsewas halted by Frank after being dragged a short distance. All three escaped with only minor bruises and muddy coats despite a rain soaked fall.
County Recorder Haslik handles heavy March workload with farm real estate transfers and mortgage renewals, especially around March 10 when most business is conducted.
Oxford and Clear Creek report second grade to 30 dollars and first grade to 32.50 for spring terms and 35.00 and 37.50 for winter terms. Liberty and Penn list 28 and 30 for spring and 30 and 35 for winter. Newport raises all lines by two dollars.
SE Pate of Union township hauled a car load of hogs to the city for shipment but avoided bad roads by driving them as in earlier days. A team pulling one hog was mired in mud. The hogs were sent to Chicago.
Call at the old homestead in Tiffin to choose registered Short-horn bulls for seventy five dollars each. Includes seven yearlings and three two-year-olds. EB Dennis tf.
For rent a furnished room available at 510 South Johnson street. Quiet single occupant sought with utilities included and access to shared living areas and kitchen. Contact for details and occupancy terms.
Madison township forms a committee to study the removal of a school house and report findings. If the report is adverse, an appeal will go to County Superintendent Langenverg.
This week is devoted to teachers' examinations as part of the spring process. About 25 teachers have been examined so far, and all certificate seekers this spring are included.
Tiffin approved a $1,900 appropriation for a new school house. Ed Greer and A. R. Long visited Wednesday to consult with County Superintendent Langenberg on the most approved building plans.
Last rites were conducted Wednesday at 2 PM at the German Lutheran church by Rev J G Hoerlein. Interment followed in the Lutheran cemetery. A large crowd attended, reflecting the esteem in which the deceased was held by many friends.
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