Iowa Tennis Tournament Sees Ames Triumph in Doubles
The Iowa doubles pairing Bailey and Monnett from Iowa faced Holbrook and Tellier of Ames as the courts improved after morning rain. Iowa won the first set 6-3, the second 6-2, and swept the final set. In singles Bailey lost to Holbrook 7-5 6-2 6-0, amid praise for Holbrook’s steady play. The next state tournament will be held in Ames next spring.
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Towa Geld
Towa
Ames
Bailey
Monnett
Iowa
Holbrook
Tellier
Bailey-Mennett
Association
Elephants Parade Provokes Rowdy University Crowd
In Iowa City during the school year the parade drew students who lined the streets. As elephants passed, the crowd cheered wildly and chased the animals, creating difficulty for handlers. A keeper whipped at a sophomore named West, branding his face with a severe cut, while City Marshal Wilson protected the elephant handlers from the unruly crowd.
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University
Iowa City
Dubuque
Washington
West
Wilson
Spring tonic Rocky Mountain Tea sold by Morrison
A vintage advertisement promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a family tonic said to strengthen and energize by improving appetite sleep and growth. The宣 claim 35 cents a box and lists W. W. Morrison as seller.
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Rocky Mountain
W. W. Morrison
For Sale A Refrigerator Good as New
Classified note offers a refrigerator in good condition for sale with inquiries directed to this office.
Commencement moved to new venue for crowd safety
The executive committee of the board of regents met last week and decided that the crowd expected at commencement will be so large that more room is required than the opera house. The plan to hold speeches there was canceled in favor of a larger space.
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Board of Regents
Opera House
Declamatory Contest Sparks School Rivalry
The grammar school declamatory contest held last Saturday evening was a success. Underclassmen set a pace for the high school to beat with Rachael Laschek taking first for A Quarter Interest, Marie Legg second for Naughty Zell, and Lester Allman third for The Making of An Orator.
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Liberal Arts
Rachael Laschek
Marie Legg
Naughty Zell
Lester Allman
Zetagathian Irving Team Wins Debate Over Federal Control
In a Friday debate at the society halls the Zetagathian Irving junior team defeated the Zetagathian Zets on municipal control of corporations. Irving supporters R. Davis J. G. Berryhill and D. H. W. Fitzpatrick backed the resolution favoring Senator Hoar's plan, while A. W. Laner UT. G Hadgen and H. L. Bryson opposed the motion.
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Hoar
Irving
QO. R. Davis
J. G. Berryhill
D. HW. Fitzpatrick
Zets
A. W. Laner
UT. G Hadgen
H. L. Bryson
First Holy Communion At SS Brendan’s School
Sunday morning sixteen children received their first holy communion at SS Brendan’s Church. Boys Patrick Callahan Timothy Bradley John Grady John Lenz Weld Nolan Michael Donovan Francis Fay John Gordon. Girls Wilhemina Saunders Ruth Cosgrove Margaret Hogan Grace Gilroy Agnes Casey Mary Casey Helen Denneny. Torch bearers and acolytes led a solemn procession through the church with a recessional back to the school.
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Patrick Callahan
Timothy Bradley
John Grady
John Lenz
Wet
Margaret Hogan
Grace Gilroy
Agnes Casey
Mary Casey
Helen Denneny
University professor undergoes major foot amputation
Dr. Walter I. Bierring, professor of pathology and bacteriology, had his left foot amputated just above the ankle at the University hospital. The operation was performed by Dr. William Jepson with assistants Dr. L. W. Littig and Dr J. W. Harriman and the college of medicine faculty. Bierring had prior railway injuries and declining health over two months.
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University Hospital
Walter I. Bierring
College of Medicine
University
William Jepson
L. W. Littig
J. W. Harriman
Bierring
City man pursues possible murderer near Des Moines
A city resident related a story of a suspect tied to the Arthur C. Meade murder. The tale locates the alleged killer near Des Moines with no names or details. Sheriff J D Stewart and Marshal Wylie investigated, visiting Muscatine and West Liberty while keeping the sister’s letter under watch.
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Arthur C. Meade
Des Moines
Muscatine County
Mecatine
Columbus Junction
J. D. Stewart
Muscatine
Sheriff Stewart
Marshal Wylie
West Liberty
Wedding Bells In Sharon Township A Winborn Bride
Miss Minnie Winborn wed Fred Williams of Muscatine at the Winborn home in Sharon Township. Rev S Streytieler of Sharon Center United Evangelical Church officiated on the lawn. The ceremony followed by a dinner and guests wishing the couple well before their departure to Muscatine.
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A. T. Winborn
Sharon Township
Minnie Winborn
Fred Williams
Muscatine
5S. HL
Streytieler
United Evangelical Church of Sharon Center
Wife Wins Case On Guardianship Of Flannery Estate
In a high profile suit Susannah Flannery sought guardianship of her husband James Flannery’s property after decades of asylum confinement. The jury found in favor of the complainant, awarding guardianship as the husband remains unable to manage his affairs. Attorneys Baldwin and Fairchild represented the complainant. Bailey Murphy Ranck Branley defended.
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Susannah Flannery
James Flannery
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Baldwin & Fairchild
M. J. Wade
Bailey & Murphy
Ranck & Branley
Baldwin
S. Ranck
Wanted Good Cleat Rags at This Office
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Advertised Letters at Iown City Post Office May 25 1903
List of letters remaining in the post office at Iown City Iowa on May 25 1903. Persons calling for these letters should say advertised. Names include A F Gers Stevens Warner Wells G A Brown J J Carlson A Enlow C Selby E B Mrs Hesmer Mrs Garrett Mrs Hesky D Overholt.
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Iown City
Iowa
Gers. Stevens
A F
Warner
Wells
G A
Senator Hubbard visits city and university
State Senator Hubbard of Sioux City toured the city over Sunday and met his son at the university. He praised the city and campus, while reporting that Dr. McClintock's father remains in serious condition with slim hopes for recovery.
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Sioux City
University
Hubbard
McClintock
Baccalaureate Sermon Planned at Congregational Church
The senior class of the academy and high school will hear a baccalaureate sermon next Sunday evening in the Congregational church. Rev. Cady will preach and the Presbyterian congregation is expected to unite in the service.
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Congregational Church
High School
Academy
Rev. Cady
Coover Memorial Service Held by Presbyterian Church
The Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church held a memorial service for Daisy Edna Coover in church parlors last evening. Miss Bertha Willis led. speakers included Wassem, Edmundson, Bell and Rev. Wiley. Miss Anna Hughes read scripture and Miss Alice McGee sang a solo.
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Presbyterian Church
Daisy Edna Coover
Bertha Willis
Messrs
Wassem
Edmundson
Bell
Assault Case at Bloomington and Linn Streets
Del DeVault was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm after a weekend incident at a hall and on a nearby street. DeVault waived examination and posted $500 bond. Ed Reha and Albert Ebert were involved. DeVault claimed self defense after a knife and a gun were drawn by officers responding to the scene.
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Bloomington
Linn
del DeVault
George A. Ewing
Charles Merrifield
Dell de Vault
Zastit Society
National Hall
de Vault
Ed. Reha
Merrifield
Reha
Albert Ebert
Peehe
Merek
DeVault
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Germain
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Academy and High School
Coover Memorial
The
Christian Endeavor
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Coast & Son
American Clothiers
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