Deaf convention visitors visit Cedar Rapids in 19th century era
A party of about 100 deaf attendees arrived by car yesterday morning for a Cedar Rapids convention at the first school for the deaf in the state. Delegates discussed compulsory education for deaf children and rejoiced in sociable exchanges using pencil and paper. One child’s case highlighted deafness in families and educators like Margaret Watkins, though she was elsewhere delivering a speech.
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Convention For the
Cedar Rapids
Dornerty
Congregational Church
Iowa Associaon of the Advancement
Eld
Frat Dool For
Margaret Watkins
Ching the
Ss‘ Watkins
Ashville
Dzaf Iastrac
Mrs H Fe Edwards and Daughter Leave for Denver
Mrs H Fe Edwards and her daughter left for Denver to visit her brothers Join and mas Roberts for an indefinite time. Miss Edwards plans to go to the coast after visiting Denver.
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H. Fe. Edwards
Denver
Mas Roberts
Miss Edwards
Egan Victim of Blackmail Sparks Affidavits
A sensational affidavit incident arises in Logan Ta. where Annie Christenson, who had sued prominent attorney George W. Egan for assault, claims coercion to sign a petition. Her employer and several witnesses corroborate that others were present at her home and office, delaying trial and prompting a grand jury investigation.
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Egan
Old Man's Creek Community Notes and Local Visits
Mrs. Evan Watts and Mrs. Prycé of Euporia visit relatives this week. Will McRoberts plans a new hog house. E Pate erects a granary. D A Jones repairs I N Rowland's deep well. Mrs Artie Weeber returns from Des Moines after state fair visit. Rev Owen Thomas to lead Welsh church services for two Sundays at 10 with 11 30 Sunday school and 7 30 evening. Mea Roberts of Scranton Pa visits grand nieces the Misses Jones and old-Time friends.
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Will. McRoberts
Sr. E. Pate
D. A. Jones
I. N. Rowland
Artie Weeber
Des Moines
Owen Thomas
Mea
Wr. Roberts
Scranton
Misses Jones
R. E. Jones
Coaching Parade Draws Big Crowd and Raises Funds
The Coaching Parade raised nearly $500 with funds to cover incidental costs and support the Improvement League ladies. Attendance surpassed expectations despite weather, drawing participants from local areas and Cedar Rapids. Prizes were awarded across numerous classes from floats to carriages and ponies, led by Miss Mae Stack, with Elks and Equitable Manufacturing among top displays. The event featured decorative floats, floral displays, and notable steeds like George Falks Kentucky saddle stallion, predicting a yearly city tradition.
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Improvement League
Toen
Cedar ‘Rapids
Sheets & Freyder
Equitable Manufacturing Company
James Aldous & Son
Elks
Royal Neighbors
W. D. Cannon, Jr
I. D_ Lyon
Hays Carson
Grace Cain
Trene Stone
Hosford
Arthur Ansley
Mary Sanders
Hazel Reddick
Hlonice Kessler
Raney
Claire Hoover
Geo. Felk
Edwin Mayer
Dorothy Cochran
Carl Hoffmann
Glen Shalla
D. Neger
Ist
Claire Parsons
Alvin Epstein
Harold Reddick
Walter_Feisler
Mack Sharp
Aaron Rowe
Mae Stack
Equitable
Zlea
W. D. Canton
Aliermen
The
Fremen and
Company I
Electric Bitters Credited For Curing Stomach Nerves and Liver Ailments
Public notices the curative merits of Electric Bitters for sick stomach liver and kidneys. Mary H Walters of 546 St. Clair Ave Columbus Oh testifies she was near death from fever ague and nerve breakdown but improved after starting the tonic. Sold by Henry Louis and W Schreder with guaranteed results.
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Mary H. Walters
St. Clair Ave
Columbus, O
Henry Louis
W. E. Schreder
Des Moines Couple Weds at Sacred Heart Newton
Society note reports Horace Bernard Moffit of Jorden and Moffitt Des Moines unites with Miss Mary Winifred Healey Des Moines at Sacred Heart church Newton Wednesday morning at 9. Reverend Francis Ward officiates. Attendants P H Healey Newton and Nellie Galvin Des Moines. Wedding breakfast at bride’s uncle Thomas Healey home near Newton. Groom born in Sherman township Jasper county. couple to reside on West Eighteenth Street Des Moines after October 1.
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Horace Bernard Moffit
Jorden & Moffitt
Clapp Block
Des Moines
Mary Winifred Healey
Sacred Heart Church
Newton
Francis Ward
Town City
P. Hh, Healey
Nellie Galvin
Thomas Healey
Jasper County
Sherman Township
This County
West Eighteenth Street
Watermelon Party Lights Up Matthes Home Evening
The Presbyterian Endeavor Society enjoyed a social at the Matthes residence west of the city last Wednesday. Ghost storytelling thrill included a bone chilling voyage in a stone boat with a toad mascot. Watermelons and large ice cream servings made the gathering a seasonable, appreciated repast.
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Presbyterian Endeavor Society
Matthes
Suits Filed In Johnson County Court Actions
Johnson County Savings Bank sues J H McManus and A L McManus on a promissory note dated Sept 4 1900 for 250 now 334 90 with 7 percent interest. D Murphy seeks 205 against Town City for damages from a runaway caused by a steam roller left at Capitol Street livery entrance. Damages include 75 to the horse and 130 for a new buggy. Uiezie Marstali petitions to quiet title to block 19 Iowa City. Hartman sues Porter and Lucy R Porter for 22 80 on a 1899 note. 151 80 principal and 75 interest. J B Carder sues A R Hedges for 144 and interest from Feb 1905.
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Johnson County Savings Bank
J. H. McManus
A. L. McManus
D. Murphy
Town City
Hartman
Porter
P. Hartman
Lucy R. Porter
Many Going to Denver for G A R Encampment
The National G A R Encampment meets in Denver September 5 to 8 with the lowest round trip rates yet. Local attendees include Mrs. A L Sorter Mrs W H Goodrell Mrs W L Havard Mr and Mrs J Switzer J E Corlett J A Allen Joseph Holubar EF A Beranek Geo L Falk W Hobenschuh J C Shrader C L Lovelace and others.
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Denver
A. L. Sorter
W. H. Goodrell
W. L. Havard
J. ©. Switzer
J. E
Donovan Case Alleges Grievances and Monetary Claims
Patrick Donovan of Newport township files a petition alleging the defendant M. H. Donovan owes him 45 dollars for cornstalk and pasture, 14 dollars for corn, cattle damage of 352.50, and a 100 dollar team conversion plus minor items totaling 276.65 dollars, seeking judgment against the defendant. Cramer visited Dennis Lonergan in the city on Wednesday.
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Patrick Donovan
Newport Township
M. H. Donovan
Cramer
Dennis Lonergan
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Logan
Old Man's Creek
Old Man’s Crek
Evan Watts
Prycé
Euporia
Katsas
Fox, Hutchinson & Lake Co
Pittsburg
Chase
Lake
George Falk
Kentucky
Ringling Brothers
Tula
Healey, Moffitt
E. D. Murphy
Murphy
Uiezie Marstali
Christian Ketbetz
Thy
Iowa City
Carder Vs
Hedges
J. B. Carder
A. R. Hedges
Donovan VS. Donovan
Martin Gerber
East College ST
Bloom & Mayer
Iowa
City, Iowa
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