Briefs from The Iowa Citizen September 21 1906
W A Barrer hosts a party for friends. Mise Signy Veblen teaches at Williamsburg public schools. Mrs W S Thomas returns from Chicago. Otto Hotz and Mary M Zinkula granted a marriage license. Mrs Dennis Murphy returns from Chicago. Gen W A L Davis from Cedar Rapids visits Kienda. Samuel R Stouffer from Des Moines visits sons J C and D S Stouffer. William Raymond travels to South Dakota for railway work. Geo Beck of Windham moves to 414 South Dubuque St. President George E MacLean to address M C A in Marshalltown October 22. Sipuli et al vs Anta Woolson dismissed at plaintiff costs. Prof W R Patterson back from Des Moines to university duties. Death of Will Sutton formerly of this city, later of Rawson Kentucky. H E Spangler to open law office in Cedar Rapids after contract with C M & St P railway. Clarence Nelson in city as witness in Clark damage suit. He visits friends when not on the stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Stouffer
Des Moines
J. C
D. S. Stontfer
William Raymond
South Dakota
Geo. Beck
Windham
South Dubuque Street
George E. MacLean
Marshalltown
Onis Sipuli Et al
Anta Woolson
W. R. Patterson
Will Sutton
Rock Island
Clark
Mrs Shay Dead After Brief Illness Near Iowa City
Mrs Michael Shay died Monday afternoon near Iowa City in Clear Creek township at age 39. She left a husband and six children aged from a few months to twelve years, a brother Richard Reed of Pleasant Valley, and a sister Miss Anna Reed. Funeral was held at St Patrick's church at 10 30 and burial followed at St Joseph's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Shay
Iowa City
Clear Creek Township
Shay
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Enrollment Grows Shows Attendance Rising
Enrollment numbers near last year's figures with only twenty four fewer students than the same period last year. Expect further entries as the school year progresses.
Commercial Hotel in Muscatine Sold for 930500
The Commercial Hotel of Muscatine sold yesterday to Dr. Fulliam of Muscatine for 930500. Dennis Maher of this city acted as the agent in the sale. New landlord will take charge for visitors lodging at the Commercial. Also notes Dove Sisters Millinery opening dates September 20 21 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Hotel of
Muscatine
Dr- Fulliam
Dr. Fulliam
Dennis Maher
Dove Sisters
Public Auction Of Estate Assets At Windham Farm
Admin istratrix Mrs Bridget Mannagh will sell at public auction on Saturday Sept 23 at 10 am on the John Cusack farm Windham road. Six horses 13 cattle hay straw 45 hogs 110 acres corn 200 bushels oats farm tools household goods fall pasture and other property will be offered with Col C B Murphy as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Bridget Mannagh
George Mannagh
John Cusack
Windham
Windham Road
Col
C.B. Murphy
Minister Keeler to Take Leave and Study in Scotland
Reverend W. C. Keeler, graduate of 1897, of the M. E. church, stationed at Stacyville Iowa, will request a leave of absence from the Upper Iowa Conference next week. He plans to depart for Edinburgh Scotland to study in Scottish schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Keeler
University
M. E
Stacyville
Iowa
Upper Iowa
Edinburg
Scotland
Receptions Held Tonight At University Buildings
This evening at eight o clock the annual reception to university men by the association takes place in the M M GC A building. The YWCA hosts a reception for university women in the liberal arts hall drawing room. Both events are expected to draw large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Arts
Rural Carriers to Attend Historic Indianapolis Meeting
Iowa City rural carriers head to Indianapolis with four delegates from Town and about 35 states represented. C M Adams, president of the Iowa State Rural Carriers Association, will attend as a delegate along with W J Spillman and E H Windsor who will address the delegates. Windsor will discuss the post office ban on carriers acting as newspaper agents and its impact on first class mail and newspaper distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
C. M. Adams
Iowa State Rural Carriers’ Association
Indianapolis
Post Office Department
W. J. Spillman
E. H. Windsor
Chicago
Want List of the Teachers for Cedar Rapids Carnival
The Cedar Rapids carnival committee asks Superintendent L. H. Langenberg to provide a list of public school teachers in the county for the fall term. Once sent, teachers will receive carnival tickets for pupils, and teachers and pupils will attend on children’s day. Some teachers have not yet reported as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
L. H. Langenberg
Pump Adds Capacity At University Dam Project
Contractor William Horrabin installed a new six inch pump on the West Side to accelerate dam construction. The fourteen horsepower engine began operating yesterday, increasing pumping capacity for work underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Siders
University Dam
William Horrabin
Company IT Men Compete for Shra der Medal
The Company I drill Monday evening featured a competitive event for the Shra der medal. Corporal Beeson won after about an hour of contest, with Sergeant Donkle and Private Wambacher close behind. Dunkle, a prior three time winner, could have claimed the medal for three successive drills had he won Monday. Judges were Lt Weeks of the 30th Infantry and Lt Renolds of the 1th Cavalry. Lt Parker, to be third judge, was unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. I
Shrader
Beeson
Donkle
Wambacher
Dunkle
Weeks
30Th Infantry
Renolds
Lth Cavalry
Parker
11Th Cavalry
Plums Delight Citizen’s Office Crew in Kirkwood
Miss Mary Weber of Kirkwood avenue presented a splendid dozen of blue Damson plums to the Citizen’s office force. The large branch held thirty nine plums, a sample of horticultural artistry that pleased the staff with both sight and taste yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Weber
Kirkwood Avenue
Dr Doren Ward to Lecture on Anthropology Psy chogeny and Humanity
Dr Doren J H Ward of this city will lecture next year under the university extension committee. He offers three courses six lectures each on anthropology brain development and human destiny illustrated with charts maps and lantern slides. Singles lectures may be scheduled as desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doren J. H. Ward
University Extension Committee
Iowa City
Ward
Dove Sisters Millinery Opens This Week
The Dove Sisters announce a new millinery shop opening with hours Wednesday Thursday and today from 9 to 22. The event marks a local fashion bid for hats and accessories.
Reforts Troublesome: Superintendent L H Langenberg faces early reports
Superintendent L H Langenberg begins a difficult year with two reports awaiting state approval. A secretary's report reached the board unapproved while a treasurer's report did not follow the form’s instructions. Reports were due Saturday by law, with a graded deadline. Also note the Dove Sisters Fall Millinery opening on September 20 21 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Langenberg
Bear Hunt Extraction Ends Rapidly In Clinton Canyon
In Theodore Roosevelt's Colorado tale a stout dog named Shorty climbs toward a bobcat high in pinion branches. The cat leaps as Shorty nears, but a hound clamps the cat by the hind leg and the chase ends quickly with the quarry captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorty
Skip
Colorado
Theodore Roosevelt
Unity C E Social, Plans, and Church Notices
The Unity Christian Endeavorers held a monthly social and business meeting at the Lewis home. Irene Allbee returns to Unity manse. the church organ is for sale. A congregational meeting follows services to elect new ruling elders. Lights installed at the church were deemed unsatisfactory and removed. The C E area executive meeting and social committee met. ice cream socials raised funds for the organ fund. Union township may soon seek a high school. Rev and Mrs Brown attended meetings and funerals. Cleaning day set for Sept 21 with both men and women urged to help. cemetery plowing planned with a church dinner to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavorers At
Unity
Chas
Lewis
Irene Allbee
Pleasant Baine
Towa
Unity Manse
J. le Propst’s
Unity Church
C. E. Society
Unity Thorns
C. E
Rev
Mra. Brown
Iowa C. E
Newton
Newton Presbyterian Church
David Brown
Ward Finds Foreman Role in Independence Ice Cream Plant
George W. Ward formerly of the University Place in this city has moved to Independence Iowa and become foreman of the Ice cream department at the Palmer Huobbard Company. Friends there are delighted by his success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Ward
Palmer- Hubbard Company
University Place
Independence
Iowa
Palmer-Huobbard Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Barrer
Mise Signy Veblen
Williamsburg
W. S Thomas
Otto Hotz
Mary M. Zinkula
Dennis Murphy
Gen W. AL. Davis
Kienda
South Opera
E. Sangster
Iowa Avenue
Foultry
Bruce Moore
So. Dubuque Street
O. T. Plum
Iowa Ave
South Dubuque
Schneider Brothers
Surrey
Dodge Street
Shraders’ Drug Co
E. Wastrogton Street
Citizen’s
Towa Cisty
Towa City
Johnson County
M Greer
Clinton Street
Francis Kane
Spa
Administratrix
Mra Briget Mannagh
W.C. Keeler
Y. M
Langenberg
College St
Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago Daly Tribune
The
Tribune
Tribune Company
Daily Tribune
Citizen
Hapormings
L. B. Langenberg
Mr. Roosevelt
Unity News
Edna Verry
Lena Breese
Carl Williams
Will
Harry Propst
Ray
Frankie Carson
Will Union
Smith & Cilek
Dubuque Sf
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