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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1903
Page
1
Troy New York Oct 6 fourteen men killed in a cavern collapse at the Vermont Slate Company's quarry near Granville. Among the dead is J B Williams president of the company.
Mrs. Helmer died this forenoon at about ten o'clock at her residence on East Bloomington Street after a two month illness and a three day descent into unconsciousness. Survived by husband, children, a brother and three sisters and her parents Mr and Mrs Jos Janda. The funeral will be held at St Marys arch Sunday afternoon at half past three.
Reports in Ames say university and agricultural school professors are planning to enter pupils of the schools and discuss educational topics. The story, likely based on an interview with former State Superintendent Barrett, is disputed by professors with pupil experience who say no such plan would be desirable.
After several days of illness Father Chihal of St. Wenceslaus Church is able to move about again and resume his regular duties. Friends express relief and happiness at his recovery.
The regular monthly council session begins at 7 30 tonight instead of 8 00. Bills for reconsideration and routine business are listed. Officials expect approval of the Crowley & Macay bond for paving College ItoI and Court streets and may award the retaining wall contract.
Dr. Ward heralds a life sized two thirds color portrait of Pashetonequa the Musquakies chief. The photograph, owned by the State Historical Society, shows the leader in full council attire and is richly colored from life.
E J Robinson formerly proprietor of the New York store in this city has opened a new business in Boone Iowa and friends here report he is thriving there.
The Old Gold and the Maroon prepare for a key clash in Chicago tomorrow afternoon. Iowa fans expect strong performance as Chal mers team shows improvement in recent scrimmages. Chalmers may use eighteen players. Tupper shines while White is sidelined. Rooters plan a one fare trip leaving at 1 45 Saturday morning for nine o clock arrival.
Mrs Jae Foster now of Roca Nebraska returns to Iowa City to visit relatives and friends after a long absence of twenty four years. Marshal Mullin spent yesterday in Waterloo with his daughter Mia Butterfield who has not been well but is improving.
The university basketball team may have a towering new center from Ottatwa, six feet four inches tall, fast and capable of boosting the season. Many old and new players are described as dandies, promising an exciting winter stretch in the Iowa City squad.
W. H. Conant arrived from Maine last evening to begin work with W. F. Main in the jewelry jobbing business. His family will stay in Maine for the winter.
Mrs Henry K Sievers wife of Henry K Sieves who died last month is very ill at her home on South Dodge Street. Friends hope for quick recovery. The delinquent tax sale advertisement is due soon and County Treasurer Reese fears the list will grow unless daily tax payments improve. W H Bailey visited Creston on business this week.
Three bids were opened for the cemetery retaining wall on the west side of block 3. WwW. js Berry & Company had the lowest totals across plans A and B and related concrete step and wall costs.
Friends of Rev Harry P Roberts former Welsh Congressional church pastor at Old Man s Creek now in Wilkesbarre Pa regret to learn he is very ill Edson has been chosen captain of the alumni football team to play the varsity here next Saturday efforts are under way to obtain reduced rates for alumni on the certificate Mabiscos ten cents per package at Schuppervs Grocery
Within ninety days the heavier grade of men's shoes rose about sixteen percent. Earlier purchases at $1.60 now sell wholesale for $1.85 due to higher sole leather costs. Russia and Japan have shipped large quantities of sole leather out of the country, tightening supply. Rubber goods for shoes also show higher prices than a year and two years ago.
Iowa City parishioners of the English Lutheran church will attend the Synod of Town and state missionary society meeting in Burlington from October 16 to 19. Dr. Carl E. Seashore will serve as delegate, with Mrs. MPH. Taylor to respond to the welcome. Also traveling are Rev. A. B. Leamer, Mrs. L., O. Worley, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bailey, Mrs. Edward Spraker, and Mrs. W. H. Leibaugh. Ordination of two candidates is planned for Sunday evening.
The improvement in appearance due to straightening and new walks is remarkable. For four to five blocks the old crooked sidewalks have been removed and the new straight ones stretch down the street. Grading and leveling have been done along the court house grounds.
The Welch Congregational churches hold the annual Gymanfa at Old Man's Creek Williamsburg Given and Long Creek. Sessions run this week with venues alternating among Old Man's Creek Long Creek Given and Williamsburg. Notable attendees include Rev William Rees of London Rev David Jones of Scranton and Rev Lloyd Williams of Oskaloosa with local pastors also participating.
Mrs Eu Vene Jones shows little change from a few days ago and rests better than she did earlier, according to observers.
Mr Burke, son in law of Col Heath, testifies today after his wife, who spent over a day on the stand. He faces close cross examination as the hearing extends likely a full day. Witnesses listed include Wm Bardsley, E P Culver, Peter Frantz, Mrs Frantz, John Draker and many others in the case.
Yesterday afternoon near Solon, Robert J. Robinson died after a five year struggle with consumption. He was about thirty years old and lived with his sister Mrs. Chas Staley, the only surviving relative. Funeral services will be held at St Marys church in Solon.
In East Iews City the Puritan Manufacturing Company faced a small fire that was halted by prompt use of fire extinguishers before it could spread further. No injuries reported and damage minimal. Local fire officials praised quick action and disciplined response by workers.
Sawyers Hose Company hurried from a banquet held in their department rooms to answer a call. Their prompt arrival helped control the blaze and they returned to finish the program after putting out the fire, where they welcomed a new member and enjoyed refreshments.
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