Local Notices and Visits Highlight Nebraska-Oklahoma Links
Nebraskan traveler returns from Oklahoma trip. Dr C Grant of Riverside visits the city. Mrs B P Baker visits West Taberty at CE Anderson home. U R McRoberts returns to Chicago from local visit. Mrs Doctor Mueller returns from Waterloo visit. Roger Williams returns home from a few days with friends. Roberts Sr. moves to Kirksville Missouri to head a fine farm. 51x bums before mayor’s court. escorted to city limits. Mrs CH Preston and son Charles return to Davenport after visit with Mrs C W Irish and Miss Elizabeth Trish. Elon Evans of Chicago arrives for funeral of Rice Evans. President MacLean receives two plant bundles from Agriculture Dept via Senator Allison. Rev R A Williams arrives from Oklahoma and will preach at English Lutheran church next Sunday. JA E Hoffer seeks 500 rounds of blasting ammunition for ducks in Emmitt County. Duck dinner tips and a spring tonic ad from Rocky Mountain Leaves. For sale: 7 head of mules and 2 Shetland stallions, Mack Stevens, Iowa City, IA. R R No 7
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Doctor Mueller
Waterloo
Roger Williams
Roberts Sr
Windham
Kirksville
CH. Preston
Charles
Davenport
C. W. Irish
Elizabeth Trish
Elon Evans
Chicago
Rice Evans
MacLean
Department of Agriculture
Allison
R.A. Williams
Oklahoma
Oska loosa Captain Wins Narrow Military Election
Captain Wetherell of Oska loosa won the major of the second battalion after a long contest. Four candidates started, three ballots failed to decide, Kennedy of Newton and Smeenk of Muscatine withdrew, leaving Wetherell and Haynes. Company II voted unanimously for the winner.
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Wetherell
Oskaloosa
Kennedy
Newton
Smeenk
Muscatine
Haynes
Company II
Cochran Obsequies at Graham Township
Funeral for William Cochran of Graham township held at the late residence with services by Rev. George Furniss and Rev. McMillan. Despite poor roads, the funeral drew a large crowd and the interment took place at Fairview cemetery with many Town City people in attendance.
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William Cochran
Graham Township
George Furniss
iWest Liberty
Fairview Church
McMillan
Fairview Cemetery
Dueto
Entertained Friends at Progressive High Five
Last Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs J L Records on Laramit street a group of friends played progressive high five across five tables. Prizes went to Mrs Cartwright and Harry L Dennett. Refreshments were served during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Records
Laramit Street
Cartwright
Harry L.dennett
Judge Wade Signs Lectures Contract for Next Year
Judge MMe J. Wade signs with Mutual Lyceum bureau of Chicago for next year to manage lectures. He leaves this evening for Buchanan county to deliver two talks: Lamont and Abraham Lincoln plus The Reign of Law at Aurora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme J. Wade
Mutual Lyceum Bureau of Chicago
Ducks From the North Hunters Hit County Preserves
A party including L. E. Lyons A. E. Hofer Charles Baker and others hunting in Emmett county report success with many ducks shipped by express to the city. This morning 250 ducks arrived for distribution among their friends, a commendable start to their hunting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Lyons
A. E. Hofer
Charles Baker
Emmett
Contesting the will over Caroline Grueber estate
Miss Carrie Wieneke and Jacob Wentz lead a probate contest in which Dr. and Mrs. Hart of Red Oak allegedly pressed Mrs. Grueber to revise her will. The 1901 illness, $12,500 bequest to the doctors, and a $10 penalty for heirs are central points, with local ties in this city and former residents.
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Carrie Wieneke
Los Angeles Times
Jacob Wentz
Caroline Grueber
Hart
Three Carloads Of High Grade Hogs Shipped To Chicago
Elliott and Bothel, prominent stock buyers, shipped three carloads of high grade hogs to Chicago this morning. They paid top price of 100 dollars per head. Farmers hauled the hogs into the city using four-horse teams on most wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott & Bothel
Chicago
John Hall Sale Yields Higher Than Expected Prices
John Hall of six miles southeast of the city held a sale Monday with Col. J C Leasure in charge. Despite unfavorable weather the sale brought a good price, and Hall reports realizing a sum from his horses and other stock greater than he anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hall
J.C. Leasure
Debt decline noted at Athletic Association meeting
At a Monday evening session the Athletic Association reported progress toward debt reduction. Committees had been sent out and their combined work cut the debt by 2208 dollars, signaling only partial wipeout of what remains.
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Athletic. Association
Yale's Everlasting Devil Auction Delights Audiences
In the twenty first edition of a popular show a new trick scene titled The Castle Insomnia debuts with Toby the donkey and Chrif the Sprite. Manager Vale promises no deviation from the title and promises clever mechanical effects, scene leaps, and trap work that will amuse all ages at the opera house tonight.
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Chas
Yale
Vale
Toby
Donkey
Chrif
Opera House
Well Known Here Jack De Vorak With Flora De Voss Company
Iowa City recalls actor Jack De Vorak a popular leading man who will appear with Flora De Voss Company at the opera house next week for a week long stand in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora DE Voss Opera House
Jack de Vorak
Flora de Voss Company
Iowa City
Wall
Flora de Voss
Opera House
Professor Macbride Heads to Davenport for Lecture
Professor Macbride departed for Davenport this morning to lecture at the Scott county teachers institute. A notice mentions a sale item: 20 lbs granulated sugar for 1.00 at Regal Tea store located at 130 Washington St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macbride
Davenport
Teachers’ Institute of
Scott County
Regal Tea Store
Washington St
Interesting Greek Life Lecture At University Assembly
Professor Paul Shorey of Chicago University delivered a lecture on modern Greek history and customs, drawing on his Greece travels. President MacLean announced several items, seniors were reminded to check grade books for graduation eligibility, and March warrants will be issued March 28 from the secretary's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Shorey
Chicago University
Greece
MacLean
Back From Kansas Miss Marner Visits in Town
Miss Malinda Marner of this city, sister of ex-County Clerk J. G. Marner, returns from Cheney Kansas after visiting her mother Dr. G. P. Marner. H. R. Goodman, sister of Miss Marner, moves to Cheney with plans for a new home, aiding in settling. Also noted Wm. M. Carson’s return from Washington state with land seekers. Willamsburg fire destroys meat market and hardware store. bank building saved amid a long, destructive night. 20 lbs granulated sugar for $1 at Regal Tea store Washington St.
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Malinda Marner
J. G. Marner
Cheney
Kansas
G. P. Marner
Marion
H.R. Goodman
Miss Marner
Keswick
Willamsburg
Harvey Manor
J. J. Williams
Bank
Yelock
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Rocky Mountain
W. W. Morrison
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Mack Stevens
Towa City
Oscaloosa
Cochran Obsequies
Bennison
Emmett County
Town City
James Wentz
Los Angeles
Grueber
Eliott & Bothel
vEnErene
Kriz
Lewis
Sonis
N. Knnst
Crovo
Hock
Isaac B
Lee
the University
Wm. M. Carson
Washington State
James Cree
Regal Tea
OPERA + HOUSE
Chas. H. Yale
Devil’s
Andoche Castlé
James B. Mackie
Irene la Tour
Zara DeWitt
Burns Jennie Praeger
Aurelio Coccia
J. Robinson
THE
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College
Eure
Koser & Zeller
Iowa City, Iowa
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