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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
5
Executive committee of the Elder Daughters announce a picnic at Mrs. Nette Emery's home on Wednesday May 20. Carriages will depart at 2 p.m. from Mrs. Rogers Market street Miss Dodder South Clinton and Miss Mordoff Fast Burlington. Report names for transport at Foster's livery barn. Bring lunch baskets and eating utensils.
A party led by Superintendent and Mrs. S. K. Stevenson with Esther Swisher and Mabel Foster plans a Europe trip during summer vacation. They expect to depart in about six weeks and stay about two months, describing the journey as very pleasant. George G. Rodman of Washington Ta. visits the city as Dr E. F. Clapp’s guest. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Orton of Princeton are in town visiting their daughter Mrs. J. C. Monnet. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams of Lone Tree travel to Grand River Iowa for a four month stay with daughter Mrs. A. W. Ricker.
At a Wednesday meeting the board elected teachers for the new year and discussed a proposed 15 dollar monthly salary rise that lacked a funding plan. Several changes were approved, including transfers and new appointments, while a push to bring a high school athletics meet to the city was deferred. Financials showed bills approved totaling 5,642.25 with receipts from the county listed for several funds.
The document lists high school and grammar school staff by subject and position. It names principals F J Fitzpatrick and A A Webber, teachers Clementine Otto, Hattie Clearman, Antonia Stober, Mabel Foster, E 8 Collins, A D Whedon, C A Bailey, Agnes Otto, and supervisor Agnes Otto, plus grammar school staff for First and Second Wardings and other assistant teachers and room allocations.
Last Wednesday evening at the high school the Iowa City High School Orchestra gave a fine concert. Miss Close soprano and Fred Bailey base assisted with warm reception. Arch ie Huff received praise for his cornet solo. The program included overture Golden Helmet and selections from Bohemian Girl with intermission and two steps.
Dr Aa Valenta health officer envisions a new society of health officers after a Citizen publication calling for a meeting. He has received many favorable replies from officers in other cities and the outlook for a strong state society is promising.
A horse was stolen from Mrs. John Slemmon's barn six miles southeast of the city. It was found near Regan Nursery this morning. Police suspect a desperado linked to the prior night fatality at West Liberty. For sale a refrigerator nearly new. Inquire at the office. Wanted two strong girls for ironing at c. 0. D Laundry.
The Kings Daughters host a Silver Cross social on Saturday evening May 30 on the courthouse lawn with strawberries and ice cream served by the ladies. Proceeds fund the Daughters work. A note mentions J B Orner Franklin Grove suffering a long ulcer before Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him, and ads list local drug stores offering it at 25 cents.
Tf ix need of Root Panting call on F. M. Wood & Co. or leave orders with L. D. Porch on South Capitol street. We will attend to all orders promptly and guarantee satisfaction. Cracked proofs can be made to last for years with this paint. F. M. Wood & Co, 3-18.
Mr A R Maley, an expert carriage painter with years of experience at the Western Mfg Co, now offers services in artistic carriage painting. Large paint room, quality oils and varnishes used. Prices reasonable. Call or telephone No 116 at The QO 5 Kelly Western Mfg Co 5 15.
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