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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1903
Page
8
The Kings Daughters announce an interesting program set for Thursday evening, offering local residents a chance to view and enjoy community activities.
The Kings Daughters of Iowa City plan an April 2 social meeting at Mrs. Carver Thompson's home 1 Won street. An address by President Mrs. Felkner will lead, followed by instrumental and vocal solos and a recital. A reception for new members will conclude the program.
Literary notes discuss The White Glory a Western farm tale by Keene Abbott in McClure's March issue. The old country doctor and his visit to a dying friend illustrate simple dignity and unforced pathos, offering quiet comfort amid sadness.
Dennse Maher, recently back from Port Madison, travels to Portland Oregon to join his brother James who runs the packing department of a large wholesale fruit house.
Alfred Benedict aged 66 died Wednesday evening at the Albany hotel after a brief illness. The funeral was held today at 10 from Hohenschuh parlors. The local G A R attended in a body. no relatives were known. He was regarded as a hero who defended the country’s honor during the rebellion.
George White who was injured at Lone Tree died this morning at Mercy Hospital at 3 o clock. His remains were taken to Lone Tree this afternoon where he has a brother and sister. No funeral arrangements have been made.
An application for pardon or parole has been filed for Frank Novak, convicted of murder in Benton County for the 1897 arson and partner murder in Walford. Novak fled to British America then the Yukon, was captured, indicted, and sentenced to life in prison. He has served at Anamosa, been a model inmate, played in the prison band, and served as stenographer.
The old Baltimore House in Iowa City, once a hotel and German Aid Society center, is being torn down by E Balluff after a long history. Built by Schinnescheck and later owned by H Behrens, it served as soldiers quarters and a grocery until 1863. Ownership passed through multiple hands, reflecting a storied past before recent demolition.
H. H. Abrams has returned from North Dakota after about a week there for a claim and has shipped a carload of goods. His family will remain in the city.
A local appeal urges voters to back the Republican ticket in the spring election to preserve conservative, clean municipal government. The piece highlights past achievements of Mayor Stebb and warns against defeat of the ticket amid newspaper rumblings and concerns about reform.
Thursday morning Dr. J G Mueller reported Mrs. Fred Rothweiler of 308 North Guilbert street has smallpox. The city Health department immediately quarantined her residence to prevent spread.
George Schlenk passed away last night at his East Davenport Street home after a short illness. He leaves a wife and six children. No definite funeral arrangements have been made.
City schools close this afternoon for a regular spring vacation of one week. Students may visit with out of town relatives and friends. There will be no change in the teaching staff for the upcoming term.
The Iowa City Presbytery will meet in West Liberty on April 14 and 15. Members of the organization anticipate a pleasant and profitable gathering as pastors attend the session.
A widow thanks relatives and friends for support after the death of William Cochran. Also notice of a lost pocket book and a seller offering 1,500 fence posts. Names include Als William Cocneau and Family and Mrs Earl D Nelson. Location references Bowery, business district, and City route.
President Mat Leat remains home due to a severe eye condition. Mrs. M. Coover and daughter Daisy plan to travel to Phoenix Arizona for the young woman’s health. Miss Apna Merill hosts a dinner and will move to Ligonier Indiana next week for her sister’s care. The university awaits action on a National Good Roads Association invitation. Mrs. M A McDonald visits Iowa City due to her sister’s serious Mercy Hospital illness.
Puts roses on her saucy cheeks, makes eyes bright with fun and makes months seem like weeks. The ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea with a playful tone and marketing claims.
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