Shalla visit and estate matters noted in Iowa City
In Iowa City on Monday September 18 1905 visitors include Mr and Mrs George Shalla from Cedar Rapids. Administratrix appointment for Mary Jones estate approved. Local residents Dr W J Brady and Dr Starbuck return from Decorah meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shalla
Cedar Rapids
Butterbaugh
Mary Jones
Robert Finkbine
The
University Law College
W. J. Brady
Starbuck
Decorah
Iowa
HD. Breene
Geo. A. Briggs
Elkhart
Ind
Helen
Tom Scroggs
Miss
Congregational church supper date corrected to December 13
The annual case and supper hosted by the ladies of the Congregational church will occur on Wednesday December 13, not December 19 as misreported last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church of
Madison Township
Clay Bowersox
Dr Carpenter Among Injured After Lightning Struck Tent
A lightning strike toppled a chicken exhibition tent in Indianola last Thursday during a storm. Four people were killed instantly and six were badly hurt, including Dr. Carpenter a former university student now practicing there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Indianola
Dr. Carpenter
Prevented Bad Accident on Caaton Street
Last Friday evening Mrs. W. D. Cannon Jr and Mrs. Thomas Dugan of this city and Mrs. Hattie Summer Douglass of Pueblo were driving when a runaway team headed for their carriage. Mrs. Douglass escaped to the ground. Mr. Robert Whetstone restrained the horses, preventing injury or further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Cannon, Jr
Thomas Dugan
Hattie Summer Douglass
Pueblo
Col
Caaton Street
Mr. Whetstone
Real estate transfers in Johnson County week ending Sept 16 1905
Security Abstract Company reports numerous transfers. Listings include Joseph Dobry to John Prachas Sr. Francis Kane to James Kane. W C Sharp to W and Mary Ellis. Mary M Ellis to W C Sharp. Samuel J Hess to Cache I Hess. Bervid dealings with Adolph Bervid. Prachas to Joseph Prachas. Theresa Strangler to Joseph Varezcka. Harley P Miller to R J Miller. I K Rittemeyer to George Padil. John Fox to Rosa Fox. John H Gibison to Sarah Gill. Elizabeth M Robinson to Claude Wolfe. Amounts vary with several nominal sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Security Abstract Company
L. C. W. Clearman
C. S Rarck
D. T. Davis
Iowa City
Joseph Dobry
John Prachas
Woods
Francis Kane
James Kane
W. Cc. Sharp
W. C
Mary A. Ellis
Mary 4. Ellis
W. C. Sharp
Lyon
Samuel J. Hess
Cache I. Hess
Joseph and
Frank Bervid
Adolph Bervid
Joseph Prachas
Tange
Harley P. Miller
R. J. Miller
I. K
Ritteomeyer
George Padil
John
Fox
Rosa A. Fox
Towa City
John H. Gibison
Sarah E. Gill
Elizabeth M. Robinson
Claude Wellington Wolfe
Amusements: Walker Whiteside in We Are Kings at Coldren
Walker Whiteside in the new comedy We Are Kings comes to Coldren opera house next Thursday September 21 with a strong company. The production promises notable scenic and costume effects and shows Whiteside in a dual role to display his versatility. Seat sale begins Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Whiteside
Coldren
Whiteside
Hamlet
Solon Triumphs In Nine to Ten Riverside Duel
Solon and Riverside faced off in a close baseball game yesterday afternoon. A large crowd watched as Solon edged Riverside 9 to 10 in the ninth inning to claim the win.
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Solon
Riverside
Lyman Twins Enter The Rustlers at Toldien Opera House
The Lyman Twins bring the musical comedy The Rustlers to Toldien opera house tomorrow night with a capable supporting company. Seat sale is open as Prof. M. Thorne joins the university mathematics department. Albert W. Lee heads home from Colorado for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toldien Opera House
Lyman Twins
Rustlers
Albert W. Lee
Colorado
Registration Day Swells at University
The registrar’s office is busier on opening day than last year despite a week of record registration. Depots are crowded with trucks and trains bring many new students. An unusually large number of new faces supports earlier attendance predictions.
Rate v Haberstroh: West Side Alley Closure Under Advisement
Judge Byington took under advisement Saturday the case Rate versus Haberstroh over closing a West Side alley after hearing the arguments.
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West Side Alley
Byington
Advertised Letters in Iowa City Post Office 1905
List of names of individuals and ladies with letters remaining at the Iowa City post office as of September 18 1905. Recipients are urged to call and say advertised when claiming their mail. Names include Basse W N Hartley CB Carter F Hardy Carter C E Hill W T Edwards G Iles F Hamilton WG Sangster E Hampson PJ Smith Nolan Miss Harrison Mrs W Oldaker Miss E Hollenbeck Mrs C Pentland Mrs M Jadalicke Miss Rush Miss Mary Reese Mrs G Rush Miss Minnie Maher Mrs E Walker Mrs J R Martin Miss M I Wicks Miss S Miller Miss Winters Miss H Mills Miss D Woodsworth Mrs HN Overaory P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Penn Township Pioneer School Club Reunion Held At North Liberty
A reunion of the Penn Township Pioneer School Club gathered last Saturday on the North Liberty school grounds. Members and guests from Iowa City Solon Mt. Vernon Oxford and Tiffin attended with talks songs and recollections of early school days. The program featured former teachers and scholars including Jacob George N Zeller W P Wilson and Abraham Albright among others with Rev. J K Chamberlin delivering remarks on early debating societies.
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Penn Township
Pioneer School
North Liberty
Heverly
Evangelical Church
L. I. Chamberlins
Wi Zeller
Thos. Crozier
A. I. Moreland
Abraham Albright
George Anderson
Joseph Anderson
N. Zeller
Jacob George
Pioneer School Club
W. P. Wilson
Iowa City
S. M. Bowman
Solon
David Doner
Mt. Vernon
Anna Doner
Valentine Myers
Sarah E. Myers
Anos Grabein
D. W. Green
Nancy Y. Schaeffer
Wim. Murphy
A. L. Moreland
Mary
Moreland
Anna Reba
Maggie Barnes
Oxford
Margaret Ellen Luse
John Albright
Marion
J. W. Anderson
Barbara Bowman
Webster
Nicholas Zeller
Martha George
J. C. Bowman
Tiffin
Louise Miller
Fannie Ressler
Riverside
Mary E White
Mary Zeller
Wim. Owens
Isaac Myers
Sam Myers
Jacob Albright
Mary Yearie
Valentine Meyers
A. Jj
Miller
M. E. Baker
John Bealer
Nebraska
Frank Murphy
Hda George
Bernice Reporter
Lizzie Hess
Mattie Zeller
Charlotte Hackett
H. P. Stesfier
Wm. P. Wilson
Samuel Bowman
A. J. Miller
Mary Moreland
J. KF. Chamberlin
W. F. Murphy
Wm. Murphy
Reunion of old scholars marked by tears and purple and gold
A reunion organized by Mrs. W. Wa. Young drew many Penn township alumni over eighteen who registered for a permanent record. The event featured a second generation choir directed by W. F. Murphy, with a piano by Eda George and decorations of asters and golden rod. Attendees recalled the 1858 log schoolhouse desk, and plans were made to repeat the reunion in about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wa. Young
W. W. Young
Cora Meyers
Mary Meyers
Lewis Meyers
Rose Young
Grace George
Sadie Chamberlin
Mary Beacom
Frank Zeller
Mabel Zeller
Bert Green
Eda George
W. F. Murphy
Penn Township
Ima
Fort Worth’s Clyde Cobb Recalled in University Alumni Note
Clyde Cobb of Fort Worth visited the city last Friday and Saturday. He was active in the university collegiate department in 96 and 97 and belonged to Phi Kappa Psi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Cobb
Fort Worth
Mr. Cobb
Phi Kappa Si
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H. 8. Crane
New York City
Bsiness
Mr. Crane
Family J
C. W. Sharp
East Town City
M. H
Vetter’s
E. Sangster
Iowa Avenue
Anu
Bruce Moore
Dobuque Street
Enire
O. T. Plum
South Dubuque
Iqmire
Schneider Brothers
Hummer Mill
Surrey
S. Dodge Street
Shtadere’ Drug E
Washington Street
Governor St
W. J. Bowen
Robert Whetstone
Opera House
Thurday
We Are
King
M. Thorne
City
Chicago Daily Tribune
Tribune
Tribune Company
Daily Tribune
Citizen
L. F. Chamberlin
AK Choir
McDougal’s
KCK Cck
Peewen
Iowa Cituzen
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