J Fackler Loses Limb In Iowa Train Accident
John Fackler of Coralville lost a limb in a Muscatine depot accident while attempting to board a moving freight train. He had recently left Mississippi Valley Telephone Company and underwent amputation above the knee at Hershey hospital. He remains hospitalized with family at Coralville.
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Muscatine
John Fackler
Coralville
Fackler
Mississippi Valley Telephone Company
Davenport
Hershey Hospital
Meat Market to Open Nearby Baptist Church Area
Peter Holzhouser of this city will open a meat market in quarters once used by J. D. Gaborne a short distance north of the Baptist church. He has purchased an ontat at Waterloo and will move it here soon.
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Peter Holzhouser
J. D. Gaborne
Baptist Church
Waterloo
Bowman couple to attend Township Pioneer reunion
Mr and Mrs John Bowman are expected this evening to join the Township Pioneer School Club reunion to be held tomorrow at North Liberty and to visit relatives there.
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John Graham
North Liberty
John Bowman
Township Pioneer School Club
Eastern Iowa Railway advances plans for city track work
The Eastern Iowa Railway, as stated by local parties, is pushing its interests and may lay track late this fall if conditions improve. A southern city junction with the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City interurban is expected first, with Muscatine franchise pending due to council preference for trimming connections with other lines.
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Eastern Iowa Railway
Cedar Rapids
Lowa City
Muscatine
Iowa
Opportunities for Farmers Travel Deal South Dakota Northwest
Iowa farmers learn from neighbors that South Dakota offers best opportunities in the northwest. A special round trip rate of 10 dollars is available with departures each Monday. Contact J. M. Cash at Johnson County Phone 134.
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Iowa
South Dakota
Northwest
J. M. Cash
Johnson County
Women enrollment sparks fears of scarce spots at universities
The Chicago Record Herald notes President Angell of Michigan warns liberal education may be monopolized by women as co ed numbers rise. At Iowa University a growing female attendance is welcomed with no concern, signaling rising feminization of higher education in the state.
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Chicago Record- Herald
Angell
University of Michigan
Bis
Board of Regents
Single Board of Control Favored by Commission
The Register and Leader of Des Moines reports a legislative commission studying a university governance change favors a single board to manage the university and affiliated colleges. Meeting adjourned after secrecy vote. conclusions not discussed, but the panel is believed to back a larger single board rather than the small one proposed in 1904. The find wygenerally awaited by university circles and alumni.
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Des Moines
Educational Board of Control
the Register
Board of Control
Legislative Commission
Agricultural College
Normal School
Instituton
Clark Case Up Monday
Calvin Clark sues Johnson County Telephone Co for 5 million damages after a January accident when he was injured while cutting ice and wires on a base nine by four foot model of the line. The trial will feature a detailed exhibit of the original line to show dangers and the foreman's alleged knowledge of risk.
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Calvin Clark
Johnson County Telephone Company
Johnson County
Linn
Burlington
Mexico Sends New Students to Iowa University
David Rodriguez of Mexico City has enrolled in the engineering department. He says two more students from his home will soon arrive to work at the university. For two years Lewis Hoth from Mexico City has attended, and his energy prompted these three new students to come to Iowa University.
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Louis Hoth
Mexico City
David Rodriguez
Mexico
Engineerig
Lewis Hoth
Iowa University
Delegates Chosen for State Convention by The King's Daughters
The King's Daughters select delegates for the Burlinton state convention on Oct 31 and Nov 1 with ex officio members named. Alternates listed and a committee to nominate officers appointed for the October meeting.
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King’s Daughters
Burlington
M. F. Price
William Felkner
J. H. Hindman
A. Swisher
George B. DeSellem
J. J. Hatch
G .M. Hobby
A. S. Craig
James [Ecomb
Carver
Evening at Fitzpatrick Home In Scott Township
A party of Iowa City residents enjoyed music and cards at the Fitzpatrick home in Scott township last evening. Miss V Johnson and I Fitzpatrick won the most games, with refreshments served before departure to Iowa City.
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Iowa
Bride and groom Barton return from Oelwein to Iowa City
Be Barton a university student arrived today at noon with his bride from Oelwein. They will live on North Linn street and both plan to work at the university during the coming year. Students and Iowa City residents welcome Mrs Barton to the community.
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BE. Barton
Oelwein
North Linn Street
Iowa City
Mrs. Barton
Mary Haman to Wed Wa Held with Granite Shower
Mary Haman and her fiancé Wa were honored with a granite shower planned and carried out by her brother Edward Haman and her brother in law Jacob Kadera. The event drew a large attendance and was deemed a great success.
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Mary Haman
Edward Haman
Jacob Kadera
Couple United in Marriage at Washington Parsonage
Rev. C. P. Leach officiated at a Christain parsonage wedding in Washington Iowa uniting Michael Hollinger and Miss Sadie Lane in matrimony with vows of love and obedience.
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C. P. Leach
Christain Parsonage
Washington, Iowa
Michael Hollinger
Sadie ‘Lane
Haman Hebl to Wed at Union Township Home
Invitations announce the marriage of Mary Haman and William Hebl at the bride's parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Haman, in Union Township. The ceremony is set for Tuesday evening, Sept 26 at 6 o'clock.
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Mary Haman
William
Hebl
Vincent Haman
Union Township
Mrs Lytle Hosts Reception For 250 Friends
Mrs 5 S Lytle opens her home to 250 friends this afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock. The residence is decorated with golden red and white asters and will be a busy gathering space.
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5. S. Lytle
Lytle
Surprise Party for Mrs Ed Cass in Pittsburg Visit
Mrs Ed Cass of Pittsburg Penn sylvana visiting Mrs Lena Grimm was surprised by old schoolmates last night. The group shared reminiscences of bygone days and enjoyed the gathering.
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Ed. Cass
Pittsburg
Pennsylvana
Lena Grimm
Missionary Meeting Held by Presbyterian Ladies
Two Presbyterian ladies hosted a missionary meeting Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Otto Byingtons home. The gathering was described as pleasant and successful.
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Otto Byington
Prisoners Aid Association Report Highlights Idle State Work
At a Congregational church meeting Captain Ely reviewed the Iowa Prisoners Aid Association. He said little work is being done now, noting the last act was supplying books for a prison library. He cited about 1100 dollars in the state treasury and said the governor and treasurer are unsure how to use it.
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Congregational Church
Ely
Iowa Prisoners’ Aid Association
Ramsay attends county medical meeting and local notices
Ramsey of West Liberty attends John son County Medical Association meeting. Thanks are given to neighbors who aided in a bereavement. Park commissioners may discuss ground purchases. Marriage licenses issued to F J Glick with Maude Dewey and Michael Hollinger with Sadie Lane. Congregational church sale and supper planned for December 19. Stiner family vacates East Court Street home. new occupants from Ottumwa. Mrs Frazee visiting Burlingham Street. her husband teaches at a South Dakota normal school. Murray of Tipton, S L Elliott of West Liberty, and Martha Elliott with Owen attend funeral of Wm Elliott.
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Wm. Elliott
F. J. Glick
Maude Dewey
Michael Hollinger
Sadie Lane
Congregational Church
Stiner
East Court Street
Buckner
Chester
Ottumwa
G. 5
Frazee
Rankin
Burlingham Street
South Dakota Normal School
Theresa Murray
Tipton
S. L. Elliott
West Liberty
Martha Elliott
Som, Owen
Marlon
Brick Chapel Anniversary Observed Despite Rain
Rain disrupted the fiftieth anniversary events for the Scott Township Brick Chapel but drew nearly fifty attendees from Iowa City West Branch and nearby areas. The day included cemetery association elections, a basket dinner inside due to weather, recollections of the church’s founding, and readings from Rev. Bendig.
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Scott Township
Iowa City
West Branch
Attendance at Iowa City Academy Opens Strong
The Iowa City Academy reports 85 students enrolled in the first week of the current school year, with not all former pupils yet back. Principal Willis is pleased with the start and expects attendance to rise next week. Ed Springer of Las Vegas New Mexico visits en route to Boston.
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Iowa City Academy
Willis
Pchhool
Ed. Springer
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Boston
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King’s Daughter
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Captain Ely
Iowa Prisoners Aid Association
de. Ramsey
Johnson County Medical Association
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J. W. Schell
P. A. Alderman
F. A. Parrott
J. P. Vanhorn
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5. N. Fellows
Town City
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Oasis
Emory Westcott
Smith & Cilek
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