Elks Dance and Local Social News Highlights
The Elks entertained with a dancing party last evening. Mrs. P. C. Coast visited Gunnell with Mrs. William Haodel for several days. Max Mayer returned from New York and Chicago on business. Jaf. D. Malone of Bloom & Mayer travels for tailoring work in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Abe Swisher hosted a Summit Street dinner for Judge and Mrs. A. Deemer. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vincent of West Branch visited at the Ohl home. William Pohler Jr. improves after hospital confinement and will be active soon. Dr. S. S. Lytle enjoys horseback trips in the Welsh hills. A country team wagon incident on Worth Dodge Street. Judge and Mrs. McClain hosted a Burkley dinner for Judge and Mrs. Deenitt. Dinner for 18, old gold decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Elks
P. C. Coast
Gunnell
William Haodel
Max Mayer
New York City
Chicago
Abe Swisher
Summit Street
A. Deemer
Harry Vincent
West Branch
al Ohl
Vincent
Ohl
William Pohler, Jr
Mercy Hospital
Fey
S. S. Lytle
Worth Dodge Street
Famine Fund Appoints Johnson as District Chairman
Rev. Dana C. Johnson of this city is named district chairman to lead a Johnson County canvass for famine relief in northern Sweden and Norway. Governor Cummins appointed a commission to collect funds, with subscriptions accepted at banks or sent to Rev. Johnson for forwarding to the commission treasurer. The appeal notes 100,000 Swedes and a similar number of Norwegians and Finns facing starvation amid crop failures, floods, and harsh winter, urging liberal local aid from Iowa City and Johnson County audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Sweden
Norway
Iona
Dana C. Johnson
Johnson County
Europe
Johnson
Iowa City
Bridge Closure Blocks Burlington Street Access
The county board closed the lower Burlington street bridge yesterday due to a muddy causway on this side of the river. Teams cannot reach the bridge, prompting the closure to all travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Burlington Street
Interesting South Letter From Rev O B Waite
Reverend Oren B Waite formerly of the First Methodist church in this city writes from Ocean Springs Mississippi in 1903 to the District Methodist. He discusses his quiet town, the university’s Protestant influence, St Charles Avenue church in need of 3000 dollars, and surrounding development including a planned 2 5 million hotel. He mentions his health improving and sends regards to Brother and Sister Munson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Waite
First Methodist Church
Dr. McCord
District Methodist
St. Charles Avenue
Tushop Newian
Munson
Oren B
Waite
Living Through Mardi Gras Echoes in New Orleans
The narrator describes arriving in New Orleans after a long ride, noting the city’s mix of cultures and sights. He recounts visiting the Negro quarter during Mardi Gras and witnessing distressing scenes, then finds hope in a visit to New Orleans University where about 200 Black students stir his heart with their potential for the region’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad
Rev
W. R. Chase
P. E
N. C
Gulf Mission Cont
Mardi Grast
New Orleans University
Cornell
South
Funeral of George E. Ewing Held This Afternoon
The funeral for the late George E. Ewing occurred this afternoon with services at the Burl Ingen street residence. Rev. George E. Cornell officiated. Johnson county bar members and Woodmen of America attended. A quartet and soloists provided selections, and interment followed at Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E.ewing
Burlingen Street
George E. Cornell
D. D
Ralph P. Howell
Fred Stevens
Charles Dutcher
Eugene Cherry
Arthur Swisher
T. M. Fairchild
McDonald
Johnson County
Woodmen of America
Misses Close
DeSellem
Messrs
Frank
George Sneppel
Miss Close
Oakland Cemetery
Cab In Mire Halts After Sudden Hill Descent
Joseph Neider’s taxicab slid down a Burlington street hill and stopped abruptly on a bridge causing the horses to lunge and snap tugs. No one was injured aside from a severe shaking. An accompanying ad extols Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung troubles with guaranteed bottles and free trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Neider
Burlington Street
Joe
W. E. Shradere
J. H. Whetstone
Beautiful tribute to Mrs. Fred Maxman in Headlight
The Grand Junction Headlight prints a memorial for Mrs. Fred Maxman nee Mary Morgan of Greene County. Born near Fairfax in 1878 she later lived in the area and visited her aunt Mrs. John Connor in this city on several occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
John Connor
Green County
Fred Maxman
Connor
Mary Morgan
Fairfax
Greene County
Mrs Herexiaunamuton Hosts 75th Birthday Celebration
Mrs Herexiaunamuton entertained on Tuesday March 17 in honor of her husband’s seventy fifth birthday. About 2 PM guests found their plates at two large tables with green and white decor and smilax carnations and feros. Thirty relatives and friends enjoyed an elegant dinner served by Mrs C O Bowers Mary Swartz Agnes McLaughlan and Birdie Hamilton. Out of town guests included Mrs WW Wilcox Mrs C O Bowers Malcolm Mrs Victor Raymond Talihart Tex Mrs Howard Victor Mr and Mrs E F Hamilton and Bernice Merle Hamilton of Tiffin. Mr Hamilton received many remembrances including a Morris chair from his children and grandchildren. He came to Town City in 1838 and is one of four men still living from that year. others are J W Dennis Henry Walker and Jacob Stover with Mr Stover the only one able to attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Swartz
Agnes McLaughlan
Birdie Hamilton
Wilcox
C. O. Bowers
Malcom
Victor Raymond
Merle Ot Tifin
Hamilton
Town
J. W. Dennis
Henry Walker
Jacob Stover
Mr. Stover
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Bown Citizen
Jaf. D. Malone
Bloom & Mayer
Dava Johnson
Divine
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Qucean Springs
Miss
Tam
Therville
Louisiana
God
Rocky Mountain Tea
Imar
W. Morrrisoz
J. E. Switzer
Sam
New Orleans
Vicksburg
George E. Ewing
Father
Grandma
Grandpa
W. W. Morrison
Amar
OPERA + HOUSE
Messers, Nixon & Zimmerman
THE
Marguerita Sylva Comic Opera CO
Marguerita Sylva
Geo. W. Lederer
W. D. Mann
Knickerbocker
New York
Ludwig Englander
Harry E. Smit
Robin Hood
Mme. Siedle
Dodge & Albert
Oklahoma
Isaac
B. Lee
Peck
Bad Boy
LeRoy J. French
Opera» House
Mon
Henry
KRIZ
Liwis
Zoo
Hoffelder Bros
Washington Str
Koser & Zeller
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