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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1903
Page
1
Jefferson City October 23 The governor Folk of Missouri his wife and a guest were forced to seek shelter at a nearby hotel after a fire damaged the governor's mansion to about 10000 dollars early this morning at 3 o clock.
Jerry Simpson died at 6 05 a m in Wichita Kansas this morning according to city reports confirming the veteran political figure's death at the age of 74.
In the city hall this afternoon a large crowd witnessed a court case over ownership of two ducks tied to a warrant. William Parson claimed the ducks from Gore, with a trial proceeding led by two eminent attorneys and the mayor. The judge ruled the ducks belonged to Parson, though an appeal to the district court was signaled by the opposing side.
Last Saturday evening at Hills Mrs Knebel found a fire in Albert Mentzer's hardware store area. She alerted others and firefighters saved the shop and nearby C Fisher's barber shop and Knebel's blacksmith shop. The blaze started about 9 15 p m and the cause remains unknown.
The Laura Lucas versus James cas dismissal was noted with costs. Mrs. Joseph Hedges and her son Ray visited relatives in Kansas. The King's Daughters met at the Rest Room at 7 30 p m. Libbie Seymour returns to Kort Dodge after ongoing visits. Christian church ladies plan a bazaar and supper on a Sunday. Two clerk and carrier posts in the local office had applications extended to November 5 with exams on November.
Walter Parvin Lee and Miss Harriet Ellsworth wed October 17 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. White in Austin Illinois with Rev. R H Beathe officiating. Miss Nelle Alien acted as maid of honor and Ray P. Lee as best man. They will live at 340 Central Avenue Austin after a wedding supper and trip to Denver and western points.
Uncertain notes report Mrs Eu Vece Jones in unchanged condition Rev Dr Ward and Rev A uM Judy swapped pulpits Iovia freshmen football lost 6 to 6 to Minnesota in Minneapolis Eastern Stars plan Davenport HQ for state grand chapter meetings MacLean invited to Macon Georgia inauguration Des Moines week visit by Ward Vestal speaks at state UU convention Iowa City post office receipts 41006 more than nearby cities Cedar Rapids visitors Mr and Mrs Putnam visit Frank Rittenmeyers Emory Westcott becomes grandpa ten pound boy born Friday night Mrs Dell Kellyiol gets new cement walk improvements
Dr. Jepson is in the city today conducting surgical clinics in the College of Medicine. The clinics are large and growing, challenging the idea that Iowa City cannot support such facilities. He resides in Sioux City but spends Mondays and Tuesdays here as head of Surgery, working in the department.
Prolonged rains damaged funding for the dam and the pumping engine on the east riverbank. floodwater remains six inches too high to resume construction, stalling progress.
The Presbyterian church VYP SCO E invites the community to an annual Hallowe en social next Friday evening. The event avoids school nights with Friday scheduling and features jack o lanterns as a main attraction.
Elmo Smith was captured in Black River Falls Wisconsin on burglary charges. Clerk Ed Koser and the jury from a prior trial have been subpoenaed to testify in the November term, while Smith, after resisting arrest with a revolver given to Bert Bell, remains in custody.
The Jolly Club hosts its second Halloween party on Tuesday October 31 at National Hall. The event will be decorated and plans are in place for an enjoyable evening led by the organizing committee.
Joseph Lebeda and Miss Josephine Mali manek were married this morning at 11730 a.m. at St Wenceslaus church by Rev. Father Chibal. The couple, recently arrived from Bohemia, plan to reside in Homestead.
In the office of Squire Horack the ceremony united George Graveler and Miss Emma Jameson with the officiant Squire performing the vows.
The old house at Burlington and Clinton owned by J. C. Cochran, nearly destroyed by fire weeks ago, is being torn down. Built around 1848 by Sylvester McCormick, it was one of Iowa City’s oldest landmarks. Cochran plans to erect new flats on the site.
The firm of McKee and Burich agents for the Pitner Gasoline lightning system dissolves its partnership. Starting Saturday October 21 Mr Burich continues the business. all bills against the firm must be presented by Saturday October 28.
Will Jones, previously in the printing department of the state reformatory at Abamosa, has quit printing and is now transferred to the tailoring department where he handles the needle and shears.
Joseph Petsel a well to do farmer six miles east of Iowa City died Sunday morning from injuries after a fall from a wagon on College street. He was taken to Dr Mueller's office then to the university hospital where he passed away at 9:30. Funeral at his home near the city Wednesday at ten, Oaklawn cemetery interment. Survived by a widow and several children Joseph had spent most of his life in Johnson county and was highly regarded by neighbors.
Dr F E Bolton and E C Hosigh return from Waterloo where they attended the meeting of the Northeastern Law Teachers Association. Bolton gave an address on The Teaching Age noting the era of specially prepared men and women. They observed many university alumni among the members.
The city board of park commissioners including Hon. George W. Koontz Prof. T. B. Macbride and P A Korab spend an afternoon inspecting proposed sites for a new city park. They review options thoroughly aiming for a wise selection.
Capt J L Chamberlin of Lafayette Indiana is visiting relatives and friends in this community with his wife and daughter. He travels with L F Chamberlin of North Liberty and L A Chamberlin of Tiffin. He views sights unseen since 1866 while his sister Miss Louise, once a University student, now teaches in Colorado Springs.
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