Cupid Keeps Him Busy in Local Gossip
The Register notes Earl P. Farnum a 1898 graduate of the homeopathic medical college in Mason City. The article recounts his three marriages to Eva Crane, Bessie Merrill, and Mable Grants, with divorces for desertion after each union. Farnum tied the knot in Nora Springs and left Mason City after marrying the third time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl P. Farnum
Homeopathic College of Medicine
Charles City
Iowa
Earl P. Farum
Mason Citr
Bessie B. Merrill
Nora Springs
Merril
Shride
Nash
Denney
Congregational Church
Mason City
Faranm
Eva Crane
Garner
Mable Grants
New Hampton
Show tickets sold to Cedar Rapids top estimates
City depot agents report about 3500 tickets sold to Cedar Rapids last week. Weekend weather boosted attendance and the big turnout matched high expectations for the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Ehers
Sgares
Ruling on Misdirected Two Cent Letters
The Washington postal department orders that all letters marked city and paid two cents be returned to their intended city. Clerks must inspect each piece to locate the addressee, else it goes to the dead letter office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Turkish fundraisers seek Asia Minor church project
A pair of Turkish men solicited funds in the city on Friday and Saturday claiming to support a Christian church in Asia Minor. When asked which organization they represented a Citizen newspaper representative was told they did not want media attention and they quickly departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Asia Minor
Funeral of John Kolank
The funeral of Joseph Kolank, who died last Friday, was held yesterday afternoon at the home of his sister Mrs. Peter Kutz in East Lucas township near Iowa City. He is survived by a wife and two children, with two sisters Mrs. Peter Katz and Mrs. Wilf Alarek also mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kolank
Mrs Christine M. Crow Dies After Long Illness
Christine M. Crow a Rock Island nursery operator for eight years died October 5 at 12 50 p m from breast cancer She was born Christine Westphal September 30 1853 in Buffalo New York Her family moved to Iowa City Davenport then Rock Island where she lived eight years ago She leaves a husband two daughters and two brothers Rev Blanche conducted funeral services and Oakdale cemetery Davenport was the burial site
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine M. Crow
Rock Island
Crow
Christine Westphal
Buffalo
N. Y
John Westphal
Iowa City
Davenport
Wuti
Blanche
Oakdale Cemetery
Alderman and Mrs Ira E Tullos Leave for Ohio Visit
Alderman and Mrs Ira E Tullos depart from the city for Massilon Ohio where they will visit their daughter. They plan trips to other Ohio locations and Pennsylvania. Mr Tullos expects to return in about two weeks while Mrs Tullos remains longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira E. Tullos
Massilon
Ohio
Otter Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tullosa
Searle Visits Davenport Democrat Office
Advertising manager S. W. Searle of the Davenport Democrat called on friends in Davenport yesterday. The paper has grown its circulation to over 8,009 and will publish a golden anniversary edition on October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Democrat
City
W. Searle
Davenport
Remley Denies Interview About Des Moines Portrayal
George E. Remley denies an interview published by the Des Moines Register and Leader attributing harsh remarks to him about Des Moines. He says he has always lived in Des Moines and would not harm the city, denying any contrast with his hometown and any interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
George E. Remley
Des Moines Register and Leader
Des Moines
Streller
Remley
Scott May
Ca Ving
Stern Gallagher Wedding Planned At St Patrick Church
Miss May Stern of St Louis and Clem Gallagher of this city will wed Wednesday at eight in St Patrick Church. Gallagher is a Kelley factory head book keeper and Stern worked in Frisco system offices in St Louis. Stern arrives with her brother John Stern and Miss Mamie Leonard and Ed Tacket. Jos Breene is due tomorrow. They will reside here after a wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
Miss May Stern
St. Louis
Clem Gallagher
Gallagher
Kelley Factory
Miss Stern
Frisco System
John Stern
Mamie Leonard
Ed. Tacket
Jos, Breene
Louis & Breene
William F Morrison to Wed Miss Bessie Gwynt Taylor
Invitations from former friends announce that Lieutenant William Francis Morrison will marry Miss Bessie Gwynt Taylor on Tuesday evening November 7 at the Post Chapel Fort Riley Kansas. Morrison, formerly of this city and Iowa State University graduate, now serves with the U S Artillery corps. |
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Francis Morrison
Post Chapel
Fort Riley
Kansas
Bessie Gwynt Taylor
Sydney W. Taylor
State University of Iowa
U. S. Artillery Corps
University Girls Attend Dean Everts Reception in Liberal Arts
Last Saturday at four o clock a large number of university girls attended a reception given by Dean Everts in the drawing room of the liberal arts building. Refreshments were served and many new and returning students broadened their acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Everts
Liberal Arts
President MacLean Hosts Faculty Reception
Last Friday night President MacLean hosted a formal reception at his College Street home for university faculty. A large turnout honored the new members joining several departments this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacLean
College Street
Pleasant Evening Drive to Lone Tree Ends with Surprise
Mise Anna Liska May Gerot Mary Liska Mr and Mrs Jas Parizek Chas Beds Herman Zimmers and Jas Parizek drove to Lone Tree Friday evening and gave James Liska a pleasant surprise. The evening was greatly enjoyed by all.
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Mise
Anna Liska
May Gerot
Mary Liska
Jas
Parizek
Chas
Beds
Herman Zimmer
Lone Tree
James Liska
Entertain Students at church parish social
The Dististion Endeavor Society of the Congregational church will host a pleasant social this evening in the church parlors for new students and others attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dististion Endeavor Society of the
Congregational Church
Dancing Party Hosted by Rathbone Sisters at K of Phalle
A Friday dancing party under the Rathbone Sisters was held at the K of Phalle venue with refreshments served during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbone Sisters
K. of Phalle
Congregational Church Forms New Chorus for Evenings
The Congregational church announces a Friday rehearsal for a new chorus choir designed for evening services. The group will be thoroughly trained and aim to enhance church services.
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Congregational Church
Cedar Chapter to Visit Cedar Rapids by Interurban
Jessamine Chapter No. 1350 BE 5 will visit Cedar Rapids Thursday Oct 12 by interurban at a special low rate. Members may contact the W M A M or Bruce Moore for trip details. The chapter plans a royal acceptance of the Cedar Rapids invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessamine
Cedar
Cedar Rapids
W. M
A. M
Bruce Moore
Local Ticket Sales Report From Lincoln Township
Abe Plum leads ticket sales for the fair with 353 dollars value reported to Secretary Mahoney. H A Spencer of Pleasant Valley follows with 50.50 dollars. Mahoney praises early efforts and asks for further reports. Miss Anna Gay of Marengo visited sister Miss Pay Gay, while Amy and Ruth Richard of Columbus Junction visit friends in the city.
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Abe Plum
Mahoney
The
Fair Association
Lincoln Township
H. A. Spencer
Pleasant Valley
Anna Gay
Marengo
Pay Gay
Amy
Ruth Richard
Columbus Junction
Chicago Pounds Iowa 47 to 0 in Warm Fifty Minute Game
In a fifty minute contest at Chicago, the Maroons defeated Iowa 47 to 0 with a heavy first half advantage. Chicago used reserves to blunt heat effects as Coach Stagg steered a strong lineup to the scoring, while Iowa endured its season opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Stagg
Maroons
Tawa
Swisher Named Trustee to fill City Library Vacancy
The Iowa City council approved the library board recommendation to insert A. E. Swisher as trustee, filling the vacancy created by G. W. Ball resignation due to Ball becoming mayor. The board seeks a capable member for upcoming book-collection expansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W Ball
Library Board of Trustees
A. E. Swisher
G. W. Ball
Ball
Swisher
Iowa City Library
Marriage License Issued To Beary Hromek And Mary Marek
A marriage license was issued at the courthouse this morning for Beary J.S. Hromek and Mary A. Marek to wed today. Hromek works at the Cedar Rapids Gazette and the couple will reside there. Marek is a Johnson County teacher. Clerk Boser issued the final certificate to a member of Superintendent I. H. Langenberg's staff.
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Court House
Js Hromek
Mary A. Marek
Ai. Hromek
Cedar Rapids
Hromek
Counties Use of New Juvenile Court Law Reported
Des Moines statistics show forty-two counties using the new juvenile court law while forty-three report no use. Johnson County says it has used it twice. Woodbury County leads with forty four cases, Polk County lacks numbers, leaving totals for that county unknown.
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Des Moines
Johnson County
Woodbury County
Polk
Location of Sewers in Iowa City North of Jefferson Street
At the council meeting Engineer MacGowan outlined sewer routes for the area north of Jefferson street and east of Johnson. Extensions would run along Market street to the east of Union Place, Bloomington street to the city limits, and a Dodge street branch to Church street with a west branch in alley south of Dodge. Areas north of Davenport and east of Dodge could drain into the Dodge or Market Run sewers, with limited options. The Dodge sewer would extend along Church to Governor street and north to Brown, while Ronalds street would be serviced from the box east of Dodge up to Governor or near it depending on Governor street construction.
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MacGowan
Iowe City
Jefferson Street
Johnson
Market Street
Dodge Street
Union Place
Bloomington Street
Bloomington
Market Run
Johnson Street
Church Street
Davenport Street
Dodge
Market Row
Governor Street
Brown
Ronalds Street
Ronalds
Governor
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Cupid
Earl P. Sargum
Homeopathic Medical Department
Postal Department
John Kolank
Peter Kutz
East Lucas
C. M. Crow
Alderman
Ira E- Tulloss
Massillon
Searle
Smith & Cilek
Dubuquest
J. L. Propst
Earl Coster
William Breese
Unity Church
Uulty Church
J. I. Proper
Earl Custer
F. Henson
T. O. Thomas
T. T. Williams
Robert Davis
Chaz C. Brown
E. Fenton
EB. A. Allbee
Afuscating County
George C. Wise
Salt Lake City
Ram
C. F
B A. Spencer
Marstrall Field
R. E
Moore
Knapp
R. T
Seidel
Washburn
R. G
Narom
Fitz
Atkinsov
L. G
Rockwood
L. T
Schwinn
L. E
Streff
Q. B
Kent
Fritzel
Murphy
Chalmers
Tupper
FE. B
Greene
Parry
Herper
Hitchcock
Hilt
Meigs
Scherer
Russell
Noth R. T
Badenoch
Catlin
Larson
Eckersall
Harper
Hicthcock
L. 8
Harper Walker
Boone
Walker
F. B
Bezdek
Frank Slezak
Louisai Gelhans
Mr. Price
Reginald Maresh
Riverside
Henry J. Hromek
Mary A Marek
Jefferson
Sueppel
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