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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1903

Page

3

Motion for new trial in Rock Island damage suit

Attorneys for Rock Island System filed in the district office a motion for a new trial in the damage case brought by C. E. Hardy of Oxford. The verdict awarded Hardy 8000 dollars against the company. The motion cites alleged errors in admission of evidence jury instructions and rulings on objections and the motion to dismiss. Judge Byington will hear the motion, but it may not be heard before the death case ends due to attorney conflicts.

Cerain Byington

Improvements At Wm Bigford Farm In Scott Township

Wm Bigford, after twenty five years on the Scott township farm, is adding cement sidewalks from the house to the road and plans a three section walk from barn to house. A fresh picket fence, cost sixty five dollars, and woven fencing have been installed. The house and barn, built about eleven years ago, are large and nearly new.

Wm. Bigford Scott Township

Plans to Get Rich Headline Promises Quick Health Boosts

An ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure for dyspepsia and constipation. It claims the pills remove stored energies and prevent headaches and dizziness. Sold at Henry Louis' and W. E. Shra fl ers' drug stores with a guaranteed 25% offer.

Brace P Dr King Henry Louis W. E. Shra

Madison South Parkway Improves Footpath Area

In Madison a major project removes large maples near Mrs. Mary street to straighten the sidewalk and prepare the ground for new cement walks. Extensive work along the lots along South Madison removes trees that projected over the walk to improve safety.

Anind Madison Mary

Baconian Society to Hold Evening Meeting

The Baconian Society will convene its usual meeting tonight with no designated paper. Voluntary reports from various members will be given.

Baconian Baconian Society

Invitations Out for Students Reception at Church Parlors

Invitations are issued for a student reception to be held Monday evening October 9 by the Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational church. The notice appears in church parlors. Also recommended is Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by all druggists for home use.

the Christian, Endeavor | Society of the Congregational Church Chamberlain

Public sale to dissolve partnership near Sharon Center

Public sale announced by Jonathan Marner and Chas W Matthes at the Johnathan Marner farm one mile west of Sharon Center on Wednesday October 11 at 10 a m. Items include 9 horses 7 cattle 103 spring shoals 2 farm machinery 35 acres corn 25 acres pasture 10 tons hay 500 bushels oats and 5 dozen chickens. Lunch at noon. Chas Brown acts as auctioneer with Edwin Hummer as clerk.

Jonathan Marner Chas. W. Matthes Johnathan Marner Sharon Center Chas. Brown Edwin Hummer

First Sermon Next Sunday by Rev L C Clare

Rev L C Clare formerly of Osage Iowa will preach his initial sermon at the Methodist church next Sunday morning and will also lead the evening service. He is described as a comparatively young man with mature years and will move into the parsonage with Mrs Clare once their goods arrive.

L. C. Clare Methodist Osage Iowa Clark Iowa City

Court Opens October 16 As Heath Will Case Delays

Judge Byington postpones district court in Marengo from October 9 to October 16 due to the longevity of the Heath will contest. If the will case isn’t finished by then, a further postponement may be needed. A motion for a new trial in the Amana case will be heard in Marengo on October 17.

Byington Marengo Amana

Baodian Club Meeting Notices and Remedial Advertisement

The Baodian Club meeting set for 7 30 Friday evening October 6 will be given over to voluntary reports. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised as a valuable medicine for coughs and colds. It is pleasant to take and reliably provides quick relief, with sales by all druggists.

Ba¢onian. Club

Nature cures for distressing women's complaints through herbal roots

An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a natural remedy for women's diseases. It cites Black Cohosh, Lady's Slipper, Golden Seal, Unicorn and Blue Cohosh roots, claiming relief from dragging pains, nerve tension, and mood issues. It promotes a 1000+ page medical adviser and offers free or cheap paper and cloth editions, with Pleasant Pellets as a laxative aid.

Pierce King Prof. King R. V. Pierce Buffalo

Annual Convention and Rock Island Fare Offer Iowa City

The Rock Island System offers a fare of one third on certificate plan for points in Iowa to accompany the annual convention of the YWCA in Iowa City from November 9 to 12. For details contact the nearest ticket agent.

Iowa City Rock Island Iowa

Advent of hollow wall foundation stones praised for beauty and savings

They have come into general use and are considered superior to ordinary foundation stone on account of furnishing hollow wall for air space, and are now much used for all outside walls being very ornamental and much cheaper than cut stone or brick. OFFICE: No Capital St., at Sand Pump.

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