Local notes of visits and events in Town City
Kalona visitors Miss Edna Chandler and Dr. William Eaton travel this city while Charles G. Park and Miss Mamie Seemann return from visits. George Dupuis moves to Oklahoma City and Fred Blume attends to Audubon county affairs in Iowa City. A marriage license is issued to James Larson and Rose Pettis. Hail storm remembrance and local court sentences appear as city life continues with social events and greetings. Residents discuss travel, retirements, and community ties amid ongoing municipal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Chandler
Kalona
Iowa
William Eaton
Camnmus
Charles G. Park
Wilton
George Dupuis
Oklahoma City
Fred Blume
Audubon County
Iowa City
Erma Grove
South English
F. A. Westenhaver
C .B. Burton
Ceder Rapids
Burton
George Stewart
Mamie Seemann
Muscatine
W. D. Lowery
Town City
James FE. Larson
Rose Pettis
Gilbert
Elizabeth Sherwood
Burlington
Iowa Beats Nebraska as Hawkeyes Overwhelm with Errors
Iowa defeats Nebraska in a season opener marked by a flurry of errors, with the Hawkeyes capitalizing on miscues to secure the win. Nebraska struggles to find rhythm as turnover trouble and misplayed opportunities tilt the game.
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Nebraska
Hawkeyes
Hawkeyes Win First Nebraska Game At Iowa Field
Iowa defeats Nebraska 6 to 3 on Iowa Field in a five year first win. McGregor drives three bases with a three bagger and Voss stars on the mound. White and Adams are doubled off, bases loaded later in the game.
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Iowa
University of Nebraska
Hawkeye Giants
McGregor
Nebraska
White
Adams
Johnnie Voss
Nebraskans
Ruader
Nebraska Town Game Summary with Stolen Bases and Errors
Nebraska defeats Town by 3 runs with seven stolen bases credited to Barnes McGregor and Adams. McGregor adds a three base hit while double plays Johnson Steen I Wilson. Townsend pitches, Bender hands a passed ball, and Umpire Yates presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Barnes
McGregor
Adams
Johnson
Steen
I Wilson
Townsend
Bender
Yates
Whittaker Obsequies Held by Firemen in Iowa City
The funeral of Fred Whittaker was held yesterday afternoon from his South Madison street home with Rev. G Hoetlern presiding. Firemen from Sawyer Hose company led by Alerts and fire police attended as a body, reflecting Whittaker’s popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Whittaker
Madison Street
G. Hoetlern
Grocers Contract Delivery System Explained
The system is a contract let to a responsible firm to deliver groceries at low cost and good service. The grocer saves about fifty percent on delivery, enabling lower consumer prices. E. B. Watson & Co. supports this approach as benefiting shoppers through savings and improved service.
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E. B. Watson & Co
Rocky Mountain Tea Promotes Health For Family Use
An advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring tonic that strengthens children, boosts appetite, aids sleep and growth for the whole family. It claims benefits for sick people and lists a price of 35 cents. Sold by W. W. Morrison.
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Rocky Mountain
W. W. Morrison
Mey
Arnica Salve Heralds Cures for Ulcers and Burns
A Runway BroilcLe, terminated after four years of a stubborn leg ulcer on Z. B. Orner of Franklin Grove, was cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The advert notes its effectiveness for burns, scalds, skin eruptions and piles. Available at W. E. Shrader and J. H. Whetstone drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Bucklen
W. E. Shrader
J. H. Whetstone
Mays
Morning Assembly At University Addresses And Reminders
Rev Franklin C Southworth discussed the ministry prospects for graduates and the shrinking number entering church work. Announcements included deans meeting 3 30 pm, senate 4 30 pm, law faculty gathering Monday May 11, and the annual home track event May 9 at 2 30 pm. Also lectures by A A Service May 1 4 pm and F C Southworth tonight at 3 pm with The Choice of a Profession, plus Professor Starr on The Antiquity of Man May 9 at 8 pm.
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Franklin C. Southworth
Meadville Theological Seminary
Southworth
United States
Harvard University
University Senate
Old Capital
Maclean
College of Law
Iowa Field
A. A. Service
University of California
Closehall
F. C. Southworth
Frederick A. Starr
University of Chicago
School of Political and Social Science
Niffenegger Grandmother Celebrates Eightieth Birthday
A surprise birthday gathering was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Niffenegger in Sharon Center last Saturday for Grandma Niffenegger turning eighty. Fifty guests attended with all children and grandchildren present except one son and family. She has 51 grandchildren and received a chair from Grandpa Maffenegger and a fine dish set from the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Center
Joseph
Samuel Lininger
Green
Lauvel Sininger
Margaret Cropley
James Cropley
George Paul
Muss Cropley
James Allen
Squire Barber
Stebbins
Milton Remley
N. Feaimster
Texas
United States Army
Philippines
Mr. Feamster
T. L. Feamster
D. O. Thomas
Thomas
John Hughes
Sharon Township
E. W. Edwards
Union
Chicago
BR. Roberts
Sharon
Mr. Roberts
Road to recovery and local notices from town
Harry Lindsley begins recovery progress while L. H. Evans buys the J. F. Sheppard residence on South Johnson street through the I. B. Lee agency. Mrs. Sheppard will relocate to Chicago to live with her daughter Mrs. Hotchkiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lindsley
L. H. Evans
J. F. Sheppard
South Johnson Street
I. B. Lee
Mrs. Sheppard
Chicago
Mrs. Hotchkiss
Tourists Visit City on Way to Montezuma
Tourists stop in the city en route to Montezuma while Judge Lewis and Mr and Mrs Wellington Martin of Davenport accompany the party on their travels through the region.
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Montezuma
Judge Lewis
Wellington Martin
Dav
Making a Trial Run Of Two New Oldsmobiles
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Martin of Davenport and Clarence Livingston of the Davenport branch house of Oldsmobile, with Judge Lewis of Montezuma, traveled 61 miles from Davenport to Iowa City in five and a half hours as a trial of two new Oldsmobiles. The party plans to repeat the run to Montezuma, aiming for about the same time, and the trip underscores the cars’ performance on country roads. Wellington H. Martin, nicknamed Duke, former University of Iowa star pitcher, reflects on college days and compares past student spirit with present. The notice also lists a for sale team and harness offered by F. M. Danner of Penn township.
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Judge Lewis
Montezuma
W. J. Martin
Davenport
Clarence Livingston
Oldsmobile Manufacturing Company
Martin
Iowa City
Lewis
Wellington H. Martina
Duke
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Hows
Dan Jenney
J.M. Cash
Assiniboia
Canada
Cash and Coldren Land Company
Alma Parvin
Sophia Bates
Grace Crane
Florence Foster
Cedar Rapids
William Musser
St. Louis
Diplomatic Corps
Matilda Slavata
Aquilla D. Chandler
Minneapolis
Typographical Union No. 515
Woodmen Hall
C. M. Keiser
Keota
Keiser
Horse Armis
Abner Bradley
D. F. Sawyer
California
Mr. Sawyer
Mrs. Sawyer
Walter M. Davis
St. Tours
St. Louis Exposition
Davis
J. J. Lee
Pioneer Bookstore
Washington ST
Burtn
Dye
Voss
Stand
H. P
Hampson
Oy Switzer
Z Burns
G McGregor
van de Steeg
Vos
A Hood
Steep
Ll Wilsen
P Johnson
Gore
Morse
Shimer
Whittaker
Grocers Contract Delivery System
Liberal Arts
J. M. Dakin
Mason City
Channing J. Dakin
Norra Allin
Forepaugh & Selis Bros. Cirens
Rock Island
Enport
F. M. Danner
Penn Township
Koser & Zeller
Topsy
Hoffelder Bros
Ats
Union Brewery
Graf Bros
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