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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1903

Page

8

Heath will contest case delays Marengo court to October 23

Court in Marengo likely to stay closed until October 23 as the Heath will contest case extends. Judge Jackson presides with a lengthy schedule. witnesses and attorneys prepare to complete testimony and instructions, possibly keeping sessions for two more weeks in July. Fudge Byington remains out of town to hear other cases, delaying the open court until the Breathell matter ends.

Accont Heath Marengo Jackson Court House Fudge Byington Breathell

West Side resident wins poultry prizes at Cedar Rapids show

Mrs I A Elliott topped a strong White Rock chicken field at Cedar Rapids poultry show winning first cock and fifth pole as visitors thronged the event during carivel week. Nearby, foundation brick work on the old science hall is nearly finished while steam hitters work on building mel ing connections.

L. A. Elliott Wing Cedar Rapids I. A. Elliott West Side White Rock Caroivel

Married sixty years ago at York Pennsylvania

The Lone Tree Reporter recalls Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Brown whose marriage occurred in York, Pennsylvania sixty years ago yesterday. They moved to the county in 1856 and have resided here for forty nine years. Mr Brown, now over 86, and his wife over 84, live alone. He still makes daily trips to the post office and managed a long lumber business before retirement. He built wealth and aims to keep family happy.

Lone Tree Reporter A. H. Brown York Pennsylvania Mr. Brown Brown Post Ofice

Bishop Davis Arrives Home to Warm Davenport Welcome

Bishop Davis, returning from four months abroad including Rome, was greeted warmly by Catholics and Davenport citizens. As coadjutor bishop of the Davenport Diocese, he assists Bishop Cosgrove in diocesan affairs and is highly regarded across the state.

Europe Davis Rome Davenport Cosgrove

Ordination Of Elders At Unity Church Tomorrow

Tomorrow evening at Unity church President G E Maclean will deliver an address at the ordination of three elders elect. A reception will follow at the home of Reverend and Mrs Browz.

MacLean Unity Church G. E Maclean C. Browz

Bedford Stone Arrival Boosts Science Building

Quarries supplying Bedford limestone for the new science building report ample stone on the way. Work may continue to finish another story before winter halts progress, with the first story above the basements nearly complete.

Mass Meeting Last Night in Liberal Arts Auditorium

An enthusiastic rooters meeting was held last night in the liberal arts auditorium. Mr Bryden presided and led vigorous yells with full band support. Prof. Smith urged student backing if the team faced defeat. Henry G. Walker and Judge Towner spoke before the meeting ended with the Ramble.

Liberal Arts Bryden Prof. Smith Henry .G. Walker Judge Towner

A Fuel Question About Coal Burn in Monarch Range

A Miller's stove store advertisement explains how a Monarch Range creates a perfect draft with front and rear dampers. It claims the two opposing air currents burn all coal, leaving the ash-pan empty and saving money.

Miller’s

Fire at Nodley Building Near Barth's Grocery

Last night around ten o'clock a fire tore through the building owned by Joseph Nodley behind Barth's grocery. The flames were checked quickly. a gasoline tank and possible small drum of fuel posed a severe explosion risk if not stopped. Barth Brothers suffered minor losses of empty boxes and part of a barrel of salt.

Joseph Nodley Barth’s Grocery Barth Brothers

County School Statistics Reveals Attendance and Costs

Superintendent L H Langenberg reviewed county reports showing 8.4 months taught on average, male teacher pay of 51 dollars 34 cents and females at 34 dollars 5 cents. Enrolled pupils total 5,888 with daily attendance 3,841, about 65 percent. Instructing cost per pupil per month is 2.19 dollars. County has 172 school houses valued at 254,025 dollars, plus 210,214 dollars in apparatus, 11,647 library volumes, and 4,559 trees on school sites.

L. H. Langenberg

Fat as Treatment for Scrofula and Consumption

The note explains scrofula in children and consumption in adults as diseases tied to poor blood and fat deficiency. It asserts fat as the best remedy, praising cod liver oil as the healthiest fat and remedy.

Scott's Emulsion Promotes Nourishment for Scrofula and Consumption

An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the easiest and most effective cod liver oil, claiming it provides more fat, weight, and nourishment for scrofula and consumption. It invites readers to send for a free sample from Scott & Bowne, chemists in New York.

Scott

UST PAY LIQUOR LICENSE Announcement for Drug Stores

Internal Revenue officials order druggists to obtain government licenses to continue selling patent medicines with high alcohol content. The rule becomes effective October 1 1905 after investigations show patent medicines contain 20 to 80 percent alcohol.

Internal Revenue

Death of Fred Kabele In Newport Township

Fred Kabele ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kabele Newport township died Thursday at five am after a week with appendicitis He was recovering when he grew worse Funeral mass will be held tomorrow at nine am by Father Chihal Interment in Newport cemetery

Fred Kabele Joseph Kabele Newport Township Chihal Newport

Concreting on New Dam Progress at University Site

Work began today on the second section of concrete for the university dam requiring deep digging to reach solid rock. Crews prepare the cofferdams west of the present ones and haul riverbed material from the east bank to divert current while sections are completed this fall. George Schuppert will remove willows along the riverbank west of the athletic field, improving views from above and below.

University Dam George Schuppert University

Take Up Residence as Foreman at Graf Brothers Brewery

Michael Gitl relocates from Milwaukee to Iowa City to assume the foreman role at Graf Brothers Brewery. He arrives with his wife and daughter and intends to make Iowa City his future home. The family plans to establish residence in a house near the brewery and seems well impressed with the city.

Michael Gitl Milwaukee Graf Brothers Gitl Iowa City

Monarch range promises lasting top heat and durability

The Monarch range shown at Miller's hardware chore this week features a top of thick malleable iron rated for quick and even heating. The material resists heat expansion and contraction and will not crack, promising long service life.

Miller's Hardware

Remedy cures diarrhoea and dysentery for all forms

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as a universal cure for diarrhoea and dysentery in all forms and stages. It is offered for sale by all druggists in the era.

Country Club Officers Elected at Annual Meeting

At the annual meeting of the country club on Wednesday evening officers were elected: H. B. Gordon president, W. E. Shader vice president, O. H. Brainerd treasurer. Directors named were H. H. Gordon J. A. Records Max Mayer and G. W. Schmidt. The evening included a supper and dancing after the business session.

Contry Club H. B. Gordon W. E. Shader O. H. Brainerd HH. E. Gordon J. A. Records Max Mayer G. W. Schmidt

Monarch Range Shown With Thermometer For Exact Bake

Millers store displays the Monarch Range with a thermometer on the oven door. The ad urges precise temperature for better baking and cooking, claiming easier control and better results, with attention to other strong features of the range.

Millers Store

Yards Nearing Completion for Interurban Stock Facilities

The interurban company has nearly finished stock yards between Court and Harrison streets. The yards include shade, five tom stock scales, and pens for hogs and cattle. Expansion is possible if needed, with about 1,200 feet of additional track laid. The west end still not connected to the main line, with plans for a future double switch to the loading area.

Court _3- Street Court Harrison Streets

Estherville Threatened by Typhoid Fever Outbreak

Dr. Paul Shekwata was summoned from this city to Estherville to inspect water and sanitation conditions after reports of a typhoid fever threat. He will report his findings and recommendations to Estherville’s board of health.

Estherville Paul Shekwata Board of Health of

Ottama couple on visit to city this week

Dr and Mrs Arthur Lee of Ottama Iowa have been visiting with friends and relatives in the city during the present week.

Arthur Lee Ottama Iowa

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