Bor Day Observed by Iowa City People
A partial readable account notes a local Bor Day observance in Iowa City with unions and a parade from the labor hall to Messrs to Brighton Beach for a family picnic. Banks and offices closed. schools dismissed after morning roll call. the day described as quiet with cool, disagreeable weather.
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Bor
Iowa City
Union Labor Hall
Market Street
Dub
Dubuque
Gtow
Barlington
Clinch
Market
Wo Men’s Union
Brighton Beach
Disorder and fear as cries for help echo through North Gilbert Street
A Saturday night disturbance ends with a woman crying for help as a neighborhood reels. Police patrols increase after a violent episode, sparking fear among residents, especially women and children, amid ongoing reports of fights and assaults in the area.
Endeavor Picnic Planned Near Black Springs
The Endeavor Society will hold a picnic near Black Springs tomorrow. Congregational Christian Endeavor will participate, with a report from delegates to the invention meeting held last week expected to be discussed.
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Ational Endeavor Society
Black Springs
Congregational Christian Ensociety
Mrs Ball Family Returns From Wyoming Visit
Mrs G W Ball, her daughter Edith, and Miss Henrietta Pritchard arrived home last Saturday after several weeks in Wyoming. Walter Ball, a Wyoming resident, accompanied them to the city and will visit here for a time.
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G. W. Ball
Edith
Henrietta Pritchard
Wyoming
Walter Ball
Professors Return as University Opens
As the university approaches the opening, several faculty members return to settle for the new year. Prof. Eastman has come back from Minnesota, M G Wyer the university librarian returns from Minnetonka this week, and Prof. Nutting is expected about the sixth after summer work for the government in California.
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Eastman
Minnesota
M. G. Wyer
Minnetonka
Minn
Prof. Nutting
Nutting
California
Old Resident Dies in Kansas During Appendix Operation
Last Thursday at her Tou-Bauoxe home in EKansae Mrs Albert Buchheister formerly of Newport township sister of Wm Makring of this place died during an operation to relieve appendicitis. She was a well known figure in the area.
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Tou- Bauoxe
Ekansae
Albert Buchheister
Newport Township
Wm. Makring
Old Settlers Wednesday Picnic at Fair Grounds
The atonal Old Settlers picnic will be held next Wednesday at the fair grounds for all county pioneers. Judge H. Fairall and Prof. W. A. Willis will address the gathering. If weather cooperates, attendees may enjoy a nostalgic day celebrating the county’s growth and development.
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Fair Grounds
H. Fairall
W. A. Willis
Fox Family Notes Recovery From Appendicitis in Iowa
Miss Mabel Fox of Jefferson Iowa is on the road to recovery after a severe appendicitis. She was dangerously ill for some time as relatives gathered, with her mother Mrs William Fox and brother Luther visiting, and sister Miss Lillian Fox of St Paul also present.
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Mabel Fox
Jefferson
Iowa
Wm. Fox
Luther
Lillian Fox
St.Paul
Heath will contest set for September 20 term
The will of John R. Heath is to be contested in the September term with trial date of September 20. Mrs. Burke and her husband contest, the will’s peculiarity bequeathing estate proceeds to Mrs. Burke while her husband lives. Prominent attorneys lead the case for what is expected to be a major docket item.
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John R. Heath
Ben
Burke
Supreme Court To Hear Three County Appeals
The September Supreme Court session will consider three county cases. Charles T. Ransom and Sarah Ransom Hill appeal as plaintiffs against Citizens Savings and Trust Company. C H Burton versus W F Main is appealed by defendant Mary A McGivern. John Keefe’s case also reaches the court.
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Supreme Court of the State
Chas
T. Ransom
Sarah Ransom Hill
Citizens Savings and Trust Company
C. H. Burton
W. FE. Main
Mary A:.mcgivern
John Keefe
Supreme Court
Park Superintendent Isn’t Chosen Yet
A newly elected park commissioner has filed six applications for the park superintendent position. The commission says no rush, plans to gauge public demand before buying the park at the right price.
Clinton Hosts Baptist Association Meeting This Week
Delegates from Town City including Rev. Phillips Mrs Milton Rem ley and Miss Ella Johnson travel to Clinton for the Baptist Association gathering to be held from the Afth to the eighth with departures planned for tomorrow morning.
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Baptist Association
The
Clinton
Town City
Phillips
Milton Remley
Ella Johnson
Prof Shambaugh Returns From Western Historical Societies Visit
Professor and Mrs B F Shambaugh have returned home after a month in the west. They attended the Conference of the Western Historical Societies in Portland where Prof Shambaugh delivered an address.
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Prof. Shambaugh
Portland
B. F. Shambaugh
West
Conference of the Western Historical Societies
Dr. Rockwood Back and Family Return from Fargo Visit
Mrs. Julia Clark returns to the city to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs. Dr. Rockwood after two years away. She has been visiting with daughter Mrs. Judge Young at Fargo, N. Dak. Dr. and Mrs. B. W. Rockwood and children accompanied her after a two week stay at the Young home in Fargo.
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Julia Clark
City
Dr. Rockwood
Judge Young
Fargo
N. Dak
B. W. Rockwood
Young
Unseasonable Cold Grips Region Over Weekend
A chilly spell drove many to heavy overcoats and furnace fires Saturday and Sunday. Forecase predicts clear but continued cold for a day or two more. Temperature readings show 91 Friday, 58 Saturday, 52 Sunday. The weather favors heavy clothes and long hair on football players.
Crowds Fill Denver For Summer G O R Encampment
Travelers report Denver crowded as the G O R encampment meets there this week. The city’s popularity in summer draws large crowds. railroads charge unprecedented rates. Many travelers departed this morning and will soon arrive with tales of the busy city.
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Denver
Mrs George Keppler Undergoes Morning Operation
Mrs George Keppler was submitted to an operation Saturday morning at Mercy hospital. She is reported to be doing as well as can be expected given her advanced age.
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George Keppler
Mercy Hospital
Mrs. E. Douglas Visits Summit Street Home
Mrs. E. Douglas formerly Miss Hattie Summer and her daughter Helen are guests at the W. D. Cannon home on Summit street. Friends welcome the artist whose painting has earned recognition.
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E. Douglas
Helen
W. D. Cannon
Summit Street
Douglas
Hattie Summer
Local neverns brief notes on visits and travels
Mrs Mary Butler left for a week long visit. Miss Mary Liska began her school term south of town. Mr E Donnar returned to Chicago after visiting his mother Mrs Dunlap here. Miss Ruth Osborne leaves for Oklahoma City to visit Miss Hedges. Mr and Mrs Frank Tomasek return to Williamsburg after visiting Mrs Mary D Jones. Mrs John Roberts and two Kirksville relatives depart after a month’s stay.
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Mary Liska
E. Donnar
Chicago
Frank Tomasek
Williamsburg
Mary D. Jones
East Marketstreet
John Roberts
Kirksville
Lewis Vassar
Enrollment totals by ward and school show grammar school rising
The chart compares today’s enrollments with last year across Hirst and Second to Fourth Wards, Shimek School, and Grammar School. Only the Grammar School shows an increase, while Labor Day observances kept many children from attending. enrollments are expected to rise tomorrow.
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Hirst Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Shimek School
Sonh School
Grammar School
Rathbones Host Indoor Sociable at K P Hall
Cold weather alters plans as the Rathbones move their Coraville sociable to K P Hall. The event runs today with ice cream and cake for fifteen cents, inviting all guests and offering card tables for those who wish to play.
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Rathbones
Coraville
K.P. Hall
Eight Room House Planned on Gilbert and Jefferson Site
George Falk awarded the contract to Harry Smith to build a modern eight room residence on the former Church of God lot at Gilbert and Jefferson. The design is by O H Carpenter. Mrs Clymer Coldran and her son Samuel of Roswell NM visited Muscatine en route home after two weeks with Mrs Cul dre s mother.
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George Falk
Harry Smith
Church of God
Gilbert and
Jefferson Streets
O. H. Carpenter
Feast at Big Clam Bake at Country Club
The Country Club hosted 110 visitors last Friday from 5 to 7 PM for a clam bake with courses including Clam Chowder, fried chicken and bluefish, baked clams New England style. Organizer F A Garetson credited for originality and growing the club’s reputation. a concert and dance followed at the clubhouse.
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F. A. Garetson
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Brickers Union
Labor Union
Pain’s Union
Carpenter’s Union
E Beater
Cnocks
Gilbert Street
Gilbert Etweep Market
Bloomington
Investigance
Mone
Endeavor Picnic
Mrs. Ball
Mayor Ball
Kansas
OLD Settlers
Prof. Willis
8. H. Fairall
Young Lady of
Herison Road
Heath
Johnson County
Rockwood
Clark Retoro
American Clothiern
W. D Cannon, Jr
Mary Butler
K.P
Coralville
K. P. Hall
New England
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