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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1903

Page

11

Successful Military Ball Highlights University Event

The university battalion hosted a military ball at the armory last Friday under Colonel George R. Burnett. The event, decorated in red white and blue with Meyers Orchestra of Cedar Rapids, netted about $75 for the Athletic Union and confirms future military balls alongside other campus entertainments.

Geroge R. Burnett Meyers Orchestra Cedar Rapids Burnett The Athletic Union

Ames Run Defeats Iowa as Ames Stays Fast Early Scoring

The Ames team beat Iowa in a morning game on Town field. Ames jumped ahead in the first innings when Hamp son mishandled a ball, Mc Gregor overthrew home, and Voss scored the decisive run in the third. Iowa managed no scoring after the early surge.

Iowa Ames Town Field Hampson McGregor Voss

Doctor Harriman Returns to Lectures After Illness

Dr J W Harriman, off work five to six weeks due to illness, resumed lectures at the college of medicine this morning to an enthusiastic reception. He is popular with students and his health was described as having improved. A sales pitch for Rocky Mountain Tea follows, promoting it as a spring tonic at 35 cents from T Y Morrison.

Dr. Harriman J. W. Harriman College of Medicine Harriman W. Morrison Inay W. W. Morrison

Nickel Plate Road Advertises Speed and Comfort

The Nickel Plate Road promises fast travel with three daily express through trains and vestibuled sleeping cars. Dining is available in Nickel Plate dining cars with American Club Meals priced from 35 cents to $1.00, offering a la carte service. Chicago depots at Harrison Street and Adams Street, with ticket offices in Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. John Calahan listed as General Agent.

Chicago Harrison St Ith Ave Adams St Auditorium Annex John ¥. Calahan sAdams St

Fifty fourth regiment in Muscatine discusses Fort Riley camp

Colonel H. H. Caughlan of Ottumwa said the Fifty fourth Iowa National Guard may go to Fort Riley Kansas for maneuvers this year. Final decision rests with Adjutant General Byers and will be announced later. He praised the unit as well trained and proud, noting Muscatine’s local company as among the finest.

H. H. Caghlan Fifty-fourth Regiment Muscatine Muscatine Journal H. H. Caughlan Ottumwa Iowa National Guard Byers Fort Riley Kansas Camp Reiley St. Louis

Farralls sue for damages over Iowa City incident

Ed and James Farrall of Cedar Rapids and Norway, Benton County, file suits totaling 125000 against Marshal Scott Wilson Deputy Clearman and the Iowa City Republican for libel and assault claims arising from an armed stop and detainment while traveling from Atalissa. The brothers allege brutal treatment, handcuffs, and loss of time and papers.

Cedar Rapids Ed Farrall James Farrall Norway Benton County Crosby & Fordyce Iowa City Scott Wilson Clearman Iowa City Republican Abel Gazette Republican Farrall Brothers Jim Farrall Atalissa Marshal Scott Wilson James Ralph van Vechten Cedar Rapids National Bank Lid

Pleasant reunion for Pryce Jones families in Chicago

Ebensburg memories travel to Chicago as Capt Pryce and Jones relatives reunite at a south side home near Garfield Boulevard. Attending were Ebensburg natives Capt Sam D Pryce, Wm KR Pryce, Mrs Humhpreys and daughters, plus Priscilla Jones and other kin. The gathering featured music, a banquet, and recollections of old teachers and schoolmates.

Mountaineer Herald Ebensburg Cambria County Iowa City Johnson County Nouttaineer- Herald Pryce Jones Elensburg Towa City Iowa Chicago Richard Jones Zephyr Lake Michigan E. Humhpreys Sam D Wm. KR. Pryce Ebensberg Mountain Humhpreys’ Daughers Bryson B. Hill Cyrus H. Martin Humphreys Aub M Elizabeth

Seven Colleges Set For State Tennis Championship At Iowa Field

Seven colleges will compete in the state tennis association meet at Iowa field this year. Schools listed include Ames Penh Cornell Grinnell Simpson State Normal. Drake may be admitted this year. Contests will feature singles and doubles with preliminary rounds and finals. The event aims to draw good patronage from tennis fans.

State Tennis Association Iowa Feldi Ames Penh Cornell Grinnell Simpson College of Iowa State Normal Drake Iowa Sefiers

National Education Association Meeting Travel Offer

Travel deal offers 19 dollars round trip to Boston with 2 dollar membership fee for the National Educational Association annual meeting. Tickets available July 7 through 12 on Nickel Plate Road with specific return limits and optional joint agent deposit and execution fee. John Y. Calahan Chicago contact provides train times and details.

New Chairs for Mayor in City Hall

Mayor Stebbins unveils stylish up to date chairs for city hall. He warns that anyone alarming the furniture will be locked in the city hall safe and fed on city ordinances and sidewalk resolutions for six weeks.

Stebbins

Grinnell Officials Tour New High School Building

Grinnell public school board members led by W. S. Fuller and D. A. Thornburg visited the city to inspect the new high school structure from cellar to turret. They expressed strong approval and said they will pattern their future building after Grinnell’s project. The group had previously requested plans from Superintendent S K Stevenson and found the actual building more impressive than the plans.

W. ST. Fuller J. L. Lyman G. L. Sanders D. W. Norris

Removal Sale Moves to New Clinton Street Store

Hatch’s Department Store announces a big removal sale as it relocates from current quarters to 1248 Clinton Street near Strub & Co’s. By June 10 the entire stock will be ready in a new basement salesroom of 156 square feet. All goods are marked 20 percent off and the store promises its most complete selection in Iowa City with special sales to follow.

Clinton St Strub & Co Iowa City Hatch Jg Department Store

Fine Stallion to Stand at Fair Grounds

Handsome black stallion with superb breeding and individual merit comes to the Fair Grounds for the season at a fee of five dollars. See cards. ADD. SMITH, Trainer.

Fair Grounds Add. Smith

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