Local notes from Davenport and vicinity May 20 1903
A Davenport city page lists residents and visitors including William Spaulding, Dr Earl Holson, and Mrs Clay Waits. Two hundred tickets sold at the B C R N fire for Cedar Rapids. Daisy Coover funeral attendance cited, and Ed Jones to Spokane for real estate work. Several visits to Cedar Rapids and Des Moines noted with Church and society references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spaulding
Des Moines
Earl Holson
Scranton
Ormerly
Iowa City
B. C
J. E. Reizenstien
State Press
David E. Coover
Lincoln
Neb. 1
Daisy Coover
Owen
Williamsburg
Ed Joy
North Linn Street
J. W. Schell
Scott Township
Yesterady
Sprague
F. H. Strawbridge
Jessie Strawbridge
G. R. Trish
Rose Hill
Sigourney
Freed Harrington
Marengo
Sons of Veterans
Owa
Guy P. Linville
Iowa Commercial Teachers’ Association
Irish
Mrs. G T Reddick Hosts Afternoon Reception and Card Party
Mrs. G T Reddick entertained many friends with a reception in the afternoon and a card party in the evening. About 200 guests attended both sessions. Progressive cinch was played. prizes went to Mrs. J G Lindsay and Mrs. G W Kants, with Mrs. Walter Davis taking the consolation prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Reddick
J. G. Lindsay
G. W. Kants
Walter Davis
Lecture on The Life and Works of Tennyson by Rev Cady
On Sunday evening Rev George Lt Cady pastor of the Congregational church will lecture illustrated by stere opticon on The Life and Works of Tennyson. He prepared his own slides at considerable expense and trouble and they are said to be very fine. Those who heard his Idylls of the King lectures will be keenly interested. The previous lecture The Passing of King Arthur was given last Sunday with Miss Everett reading the text and Dr J G Gilchrist at the organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lt. Cady
Congregational Church
Tennyson
Cady
King Arthur
Etta
Lena Mathes
S. H
Henry McCrory
Lemuel Hunter
Fairview
Johnson County Christain Endeavor
Fairview Church
Graham Township
McMillan
Oaks Brothers advertise wood and tile and malt for sale
The notice lists 25 cords of dry soft wood and drain tile 3 and 4 inches available from TM Oaks Brothers. It also promotes first class cattle and hog feed. Homeseekers tickets go on sale to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo May 19 at one fare plus 200. inquiry at Iowa Brewing Co. May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Brewing Co
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Weymouth as England’s finest watering place and harbor
Lizzie Summerhays writes from Weymouth praising its scenery and climate. The bay, Nothe promontory, fortifications, and Portland harbor host battleships and grand promenades. Historic links include Calais siege ships, Henry VIII coast defenses, and royal visits with landmarks along Osmington cliffs and Chesil Beach.
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Lizzie Summerhays
England
Weymouth
Bern
Naples
Jutland
St. Albans Head
Nothe
Portland
Fortland
His Majesty
Atl Bay
Vsit
Great Western Hendrey Company
Channel Islands
Calais
Henry IV
Henry VIII
Sandsool
George II
Osmington
Christopher Wren Oitex
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Chesil
Bridport
Ten Run Windy Iowa Game Ends One Sided
The Iowa side produced ten runs on ten hits in windy conditions with many errors. Simpson led with eight misplays while Iowa had six. Johnnie Vos pitched well for Simpson, and Towa posted five runs in the first inning. A thigh wind hampered fly balls and fielding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Feld
Simpson
Towa
Hampson
Johnnie Vos
Montos
Board Upholds Prep Education Rules for Law Applicants
Chief Justice confirms board can verify that applicants meet preparatory education standards by reviewing diplomas and college records. The board rejects many diplomas claiming full course work when none or minimal study existed. Applicants with fraudulent certificates must take the preliminary bar exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Law
State Board of Law
Bishop
Supreme Court
Law Department
Bar
Advertised Letters at Iowa City Post Office May 18 1903
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Iowa City Iowa post office dated May 18 1903. Names include GENTS and LADIES categories with individuals such as Anderson E E Burnham J Martin Caddy N MikaNamara Dakan Miles Smith Parker Henson and others. some initials and titles noted. Letters for Miss E Ashby Mrs Ligzey Mrs Jordan Mrs Rosser Mrs Henry and Overholt appear in the LADIES section. Callers should say advertised when inquiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Anderson
E E Hanson
Burnham
J Martin
J W Caddy
N B Micnamara
F Dakan
J W Miles
L Gmith
J E Parker
EE Henson
E B
Ashby
E Ligzey
Jordan
WH. Rosser
M. Henry 3D. Overholt
G A R Encampment Set For Cedar Rapids May 18 21
The annual G A R encampment will be held at Cedar Rapids from May 18 to 21 with a big parade on May 20. Forepaugh and Sells Bros. Circus will perform that day. The Rock Island offers round trip fare of $21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Forepaugh & Sells Bros. Circus
Rock Island
Wanted 25 cards of dry soft wood advertised
Oaks Brothers seeks dry soft wood cards in ample supply and notes availability of 3 and 4 inch drain tile on hand. The notice emphasizes quantity and material specifics without additional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaks Brothers
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The
Iowa Citizen
L. C. Barry
Davenport
Mrs. G. T. Reddick
G. L. Cady
Carson & Sons
Portland Roads
Pennsyl
Vania Castle
Portland Castle
Verne
Portland Marbor
Weymouth Nothe
Weymout
Lulworth Cove
Lulworth
Lulworth Castle
Weld
Iowa Field
R. OL E Simpson
Graham
J W. Morford
Annie Knuse
Fairview Sunnday
G B. Furtiss
West Liberty
Longbottorm
Farman Fairall
Charley Fairall
Board of Law Examiners
People’s Steam Laundry
Isaac B. Lee
Pioneer Bookstore
Slavata
Clinton Street
Sattley Corn Plows
Sattley
Koser & Zeller
Hannasan Bros
Clintor
Union Brewery and Bottling Works
Graft Bros
Golden Brew
Brewery and Bottling Works
Corner Market and
Linn Streets
Ord
C. Graf Bross
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