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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1903

Page

5

Miss Matilda White Moves to Davenport Home

The Iowa Citizen notes Miss Matilda White has left for Davenport to establish her future residence. The Zetegatchien Literary Society votes to admit fraternity men to membership. Mrs Col. Plato receives a pension and back pay due to her late husband. Mrs. Lewis Vassar and children visit Riverside with sister Mrs. George Floring. Mrs. Emma Pfeiffer recovers after a severe scalding incident Saturday morning. The Erich von Butzleben trial for wrecking a Rock Island train at Homestead is set for this week in Marengo. The Enterpean Male Quartet plans a concert next Friday at the Welsh church. Rev I H Benedict and others return from Ottumwa after attending the state Baptist meeting.

Zetegatchien Literary Society Col. Plato Lewis Vassar Riverside George Floring Emma Pfeiffer Erich von Butzleben Rock Island Homestead Marengo Welsh Church I. H. Benedict H. &. Johnson John A. Plank Ottumwa Iowa Baptiste

Supper at Congregational Church Set for Wednesday

Congregational Church announces a supper on Wednesday November 1 starting at 6 pm. The event offers a best supper experience for 35 cents. Proceeds support church activities.

Congregational Church

Public Sale of Farm Stock and Goods at 84 Miles South of Oxford

A farmer advertises a public sale at his home 84 miles south of Oxford and 7 miles west of Windham on Wednesday November 8 at 10 a m. Items include 30 cattle, horses and brood mares, 115 Shropshire sheep and 25 hogs with complete farm machinery and household goods. Terms: cash for under 10, credit at 12 months over 10, 7 percent interest if not paid, 6 percent discount for each early payment. Auctioneers J and Fisher Co F Doty. Larsten, Clerk. 10-30

Oxford Windham el Yo J. &. Fisher, Co F. Doty Larsten

For Sale Cheap Items Across Household and Vehicle

Classified notice announces a quick sale by E. D. Carr at 125 Madison Street North Branch listing a home, furniture, automobile, horse, sleigh, grocery-wagon and photographic equipment with everything priced to move. Sale emphasizes going away.

E.D. Carr Madison St

Engineer Mason's Fatal Run On the Transfer Details

Testimony describes Mason's view of the transfer and viaduct scene as he explains the accident. Witnesses dispute Christy's location, sightlines, and braking actions while the jury awaits further statements and diagrams to determine if a warning could have saved the girl.

Mason Ralston Creek Christy Myers Hagiseer Mason Misa Dryer

Mass Meeting Organizes War Against the Cigarette

Citizens crowded the high school room last Friday to back a movement against smoking. Wallace R. Strable led the effort with local support and reports of nearly 200 names pledged, while speakers from medicine religion and business explained health, vitality, and law.

Wallace R. Strable

Public Auction Sale Of Household Furniture Friday

EBF Bell to hold a public auction Friday at 1 30 p m at 521 Bowery Street Iowa City. Large line of household and kitchen furniture to be sold due to owner moving. Bicycle harness two ladders and other odds and ends offered by auctioneer Cal C MH Murphy.

Bell Bowery Street Iowan City Shere Cal C. MH. Murphy

Advertised Letters in Iowa City Post Office 1905

List of letters remaining in the Iowa City post office dated Oct 30 1905. Persons calling for these letters should say advertised. Names include Butler, Mollin Howard, L W Cronin, J Wartin, F Gardner, RB L McKay, W Henderson, CE Smith, NE Herbert, EE Wallace, WA Ladies Burke, L Eaphart, Mrs M Edwards, Miss S Martin, Mrs Hosefall, Mreit H, D OveRHOLT, M. P.

Ofice Iowa City Iowa

Iowa City Triumph Over Ottumwa in Gridiron Showdown

In a year notable for high school gridiron battles, Iowa City defeated Ottumwa 15 to 6 on the university field last Saturday. Hazard, Carson and Fink starred for Iowa City with crucial plays and strong defense. Ottumwa showed sporadic offense but town City held firm, securing a hard fought victory amid cold weather and a late push from Ottumwa.

Bawa Cie Ottumwa He University Iowa City Hazard Carson Fink Brute Ottumwa Ifarat Tena City St Sam City McBurghis Davenpest Town City Smesabie

Wabash Tourist Sleepers Offer Bargain Travel

The Wabash line markets tourist sleepers from Chicago to Boston with savings of 2.50 per ticket, plus another 2.00 in sleeper fare. It promotes eastbound travel to major points and highlights its Chicago to St. Louis World’s Fair traffic as evidence of service. For details contact Wabash representatives W Flint DP TA in Des Moines Iowa.

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