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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1903

Page

16

Iowa Rooters Headed to Minneapolis for Big Gridiron Battle

Over 200 Iowa supporters leave Burlington Street depot tonight on a special train to Minneapolis where the Iowa football team will face Minnesota State University tomorrow. The squad of 36 players travels with 14 boosters, a 40 piece university band, and a four-coach train with Pullman sleeper. Additional fans from Columbus Junction and Marengo join the excursion, while the team aims to hold the Gophers to a low score and maybe shut them out.

Iowa Burlington Street Minneapolis Minneosta State University Isavaig Elmira Cedar Rapids Vinton Cedar Kalla Waterloo Columbus Junction Marengo

Christmas Bazaar Planned by M E Church Ladies

The ladies of the M. E. church announce their annual Christmas bazaar to be held in the church on Friday night December 8. They are arranging details for the event to support church activities.

M- E- Church M. E. Church

Mrs Lytle Appointed Assistant Inspector for W BR C

The state president Mrs Hawk of Colfax named Mrs Alice R Lytle of this city as assistant inspector to visit corps, audit secretary and treasurer books, ensure proper work, and aid the president in advancing the order through establishing and organizing new corps.

W. BR. C Hawk Colfax Alice R. Lytle

Regret as Cedar Rapids on Mr Carson’s Death

The Citizen received a message from M. J. O Brien of Cedar Rapids a former Iowa City resident expressing regret at Mr Carson’s death. He calls Carson a genial gentleman and good business man noting forty years of acquaintance and his willingness to help others.

J. O'Brien Mr. Carson M. J. O' Brien Cedar Rapids Iowa City Carson

Death of Mrs Mary Bettle in Iowa City

Mrs Mary Bettle aged eighty two long time Iowa City resident died yesterday forenoon at 957 Davenport Street. Widow of Albert Bettle who died about fourteen years ago. No surviving relatives reported but many friends mourn. Funeral from St Wenceslaus church tomorrow at ten in the morning.

Mary Bettle Iowa City Daven Port Street

Goods Stolen in Transit From Coast and Son

A box of suiting cloth en route to Coast and Son was found opened and five bolts removed. Inadequate nailwork concealed the breach, and the theft echoes a prior loss of two overcoats from the same scheme. The railroad company is liable for the missing goods, though the incident displeases the local firm awaiting its order.

Coast & Son Coast &Son

Miller and daughter visit city for eye treatment

D. F. Miller and daughter Emma of Kelona visited the city Wednesday night for Emma to seek eye treatment. Since her operation last spring her eyes have improved but recently worsened, and Mr. Miller returned home Thursday morning. Emma plans to return later for further treatment.

D. F. Miller Emma Kelona Mr. Miller Miss Miller

Delegates to Grand Chapter Named by Easter Star Club

The Easter Stars of the city selected Mrs Bruce Moore and Mrs W E C Foster as delegates to the Iowa Grand Chapter meeting to be held next week in Davenport. Ex officio delegates include Mrs F D Lindsley worthy matron Dr S S Lytle worthy patron and Miss Margaret Switzer associate matron. Many others from the city will attend.

Bruce Moore W.E. C. Foster Iowa

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Degree Recipients Reach Cedar Rapids

D W Coffey Jos Rickstine Jos Barborka James Lutz George B Fictor Ben Harrison return from Cedar Rapids after attending the grand lodge of the Iowa Odd Fellows. Coffey Barbarka Clarrison Fictor S W Coombs and W F Rabenan received the past honorary degree. Twenty five Rebekahs were conferred the military degree. Mamie Molabar Nellie Wieneke and Mrs S W Coombs earned the state Rebeka assembly degree.

D. W. Coffey Jos. Rickstine Jos. Barborka James Lutz George B. Fictor Ben Harrison Cedir Rapids Grand’ Lodge of the Iowa Odd Fellows Messrs. Coffey Barbarka Clarrison Fictor S. W. Coombs W. F. Rabenan Rebekahs Mamie Molabar Nellie Wieneke Rebeka Assembly

Townsend hosts annual art exhibit and reception

On Wednesday evening, October 25, J. W. Townsend presents his Annual Art Exhibit and Reception. His parlors will feature an expanded display of samples showcasing the latest in Art Photography. Special musical numbers will accompany the event and guests are invited to attend and admire new photographic achievements.

J. W. Townsend

Organizing Fine Company at University Drill

Commandant Weeks launched a drive to form a crack university military company. After a drill, about a hundred volunteers gathered at the gymnasium for the first weekly drill next Wednesday evening. Officers will be elected and activities begin immediately. Service is outside regular university requirements. The battalion is reported to be in better condition than last year.

Fall Term of Schools Closing Across County

Rural schools close their fall terms today with many set to reopen in November and December. County Superintendent Langenberg expects about fifty to begin winter terms around November first and another ninety to open mid month, with most schools in session by December. He will visit only when notified of openings before December 1, then stay in the field as nearly all schools are in operation.

Langenberg

Reception at Columbus Hall by St Marys Lyceum

Last evening at Columbus Hall the St Marys Lyceum entertained nearly a hundred Catholic students of the university. Rev Father Schulte gave the address of welcome and President Stewart of the Newman Society made the response. Refreshments were served and the gathering lingered late.

Columbus Hall St. Mary’s Lyceum Father Schulte Stewart Newman Society

Annual Convention Rate Announcement for Wical Town City

The Rock Island System offers a fare and one third certificate plan from Iowa points for the Annual Convention in Wical Town City from November 9 to 12. For full details contact your nearest ticket agent.

Wical Rock Island Iowa

Track Men Waking Up in Iowa Indoor Meets

Iowa's track men prepare for winter indoor meets at the armory with long distance practice every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Jerseys likely awarded to top three scorers and a jersey to the top freshman. debate continues on whether the banner goes to best class or best college team. Points mirror last year with 20 for first down to one for twentieth, last year's liberal arts freshmen won the team prize and may repeat as Cook, former state mile champion, joins the leaders with strong sophomore and freshman support shaping a tight race.

Iowa Armory Board of Control Liberal Arts Cook

Fight Costs Guest in Dinsel Hotel Brawl

Yesterday at noon a traveling man named Al Jones clashed with John Graham in the Dinsel hotel office. Jones struck Graham after remarks were made, owner Mr Danke tried to separate them, Jones pleaded guilty in mayor's court and paid $15 in fines and costs amid liquor conduct concerns.

Dinsel Hotel John Graham al Jones Graham Avesil Faraed Marshall Mr. Jones

Man Jumps Fence, Fleeing After Coal Theft

Local police in communication with Vinton where a man reportedly broke into coal and fled. Vinton authorities contacted Ottumwa bloodhounds who may be sent to track the fugitive if he is not soon found. The man, described as a trusted worker, jumped a high board fence to escape.

Vinton Fni Ottumwa

Lyceum Program At Columbus Hall Next Sunday Evening

St Marys Lyceum presents a program at Columbus Hall at 7 30 featuring piano solos Adele Ries Margie Mueller two vocal and mandolin numbers Madge Churchill Paul Schneider recitations Veral Selo Homer Speidel essay by Caroline Schicel and Miss Brown principal reading The Ghost In The Boarding School Pupils Annie Rose May and Gladys tobacco

Columbus Hall St. Mary's Lyceum Adele Ries Kate Rohrer Madge Churchill Paul Schneider Caroline Schicel Homer Speidel Margie Mueller Brown Annie Rose May Gladys

New Cure for Cancer by Arnica Salve Reported

Duffield Virginia resident Jas Walters says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a lip cancer that seemed incurable, now fully healed. Product touted as a remedy for cuts and burns at local drug stores Henry Louis and W. E. Scheader.

Bucklen Jas, Walters Duffield Henry Louis W. E. Scheader Ton Frid

Estate to Be Sold at Auction Near Kalonais

The J G Myers estate comprising 470 acres near Kalonais will be offered at public auction on November 8. Of the land, 170 acres are one parcel valued near $100 per acre, while the other is a valuable strip. Superintendent Hy Langenberg is away from his office to review teachers’ examination papers from the September exams.

J. G Myers J. G. Myers Kalonais Hy Langenberg

Iowa Supreme Court Affirms Injunction Case Eisenhofer v Gil

The Iowa supreme court affirmed the tower court ruling in Eisenhofer v Gil R Irish et al appealed from this county. Defendants were trustees of East Incas school district. Plaintiff sought a permanent injunction May 5 1904 to stop transferring funds for other uses than levy. Lower court refused. ruling sustained.

Iowa Supreme Court Tower Court Eisenhofer Gil R. Irish East Incas District Court

A E Swisher Takes Seat On City Library Board

Attorney A E Swisher attended his first official library board meeting. J W Rich was chosen to attend the library commission annual meeting at Fort Dodge October 25 to 27. Miss Webber will become librarian November 1 and the board plans many new books and changes. Another meeting is likely before the next regular session due to ongoing business.

A. E.* Swisher City Library Board J. W. Rich Town ‘Library Commission Fort Dodge Miss Webber

A Reliable Remedy for Croup in Cold Weather

With dry winter air, parents should monitor croup symptoms and keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at home. Early use from hoarseness or onset may ward off attacks, as praised by Mrs. Rosinthal of Turner Michigan who recommends it for both adults and children, available at all druggists.

5. Rosinthal Turner Michigan Mon&Fri

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Burlington Towa Gophers Lytle Women’s Relief Corps CEDAR_RAPIDS Emma Miller Katona GRAND W. E. C. Foster Cedar Rapids “and Stake Weeks Morton Bose Cor Clinton and Washington Sts AJAX Double Front Dubuquest Lyceum University Breshies Dunkel Hotel Mr. Dunksl Interianas Danke Gall Polies Fellow Judge Byington Supreme Court G. R. Trieh A. E. Swisher Takes Seat Duthea Sn G. Sueppel
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