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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1903

Page

8

Citizen to Publish Contestant Names for Piano and Buggy Trials

The Citizen announces Wednesday publication of alphabetical contestant lists for two piano contests and the buggy contest now under way. Subsequent weekly lists will reflect vote counts. candidates must ensure their names are voted by Tuesday to appear. Judges named to ensure fair counting include ex mayor F E Stebbins representative Geo W Koontz and ex-recorder Perry C Oakes.

Citizen F. E. Stebbins Geo. W. Koontz Perry C. Oakes

Iowan Has Clear Held In College Paper Conflict

New managers of the Iowan and backers of a proposed college paper met with the faculty publications committee in President MacLean's office to seek a mutualized, student controlled paper. A four students one faculty board would hire editor and manager, with salaries and profit sharing. further details pending.

The Iowan MacLean Bona’ Ade Towan

Picnic and talks mark Modern Brotherhood event in Mid River Park

A joint picnic of the Modern Brotherhood of America from Lina and Johnson counties is planned at Mid River Park this Wednesday with T. Hanley supreme president delivering a forenoon address. Afternoon activities include athletic contests. Also today the case Sipnit versus Wilson seeking partition of a 3900 estate was dismissed with costs charged to the plaintiff.

Modern Brotherhood of America Liza Johnson Counties Mid River Park Lina T. #. Hanley Sipnit

High School Boys Antioats Tit Successful

The report notes the high school boys team had a successful year with three main captains and strong coaching from Dr. Steck. They played Cedar Rapids, Marion, Vinton, and West Branch, defended their goal line well, and look to a full schedule under Manager George Long.

Charlie Hazard Toach Dr. Steck University Law College Cedar Rapids Marion Vinton West George Long

Mexican student adds four to engineering intake

Dea and Mrs L G Weld return from six weeks at Pointe aux Pins Michigan. Louis Hoth the Mexican student has added another man to the list of new students from Mexico City. This makes four new men placed to his credit all entering the engineering department.

Dea L. G. ‘Weld Pointe Aux Pins Michigan Louis Hoth Mexico City

Grand jury adjourns. reconvenes Thursday morning for reports

The grand jury adjourned Saturday and will reconvene Thursday morning to consider matters already examined. Reports are not expected until after they meet, with a sense of possible surprises. Miss Leva Mathes of the West Side visits Miss Blanche Obsorhe in St Paul before returning home via Cedar Rapids.

Leva Mathes West Side

Hawthorne Glove Camp Week Ends With Pranks and Games

Hawthorne Glove Company workers enjoyed a Puritan boathouse outing hosted by Mr and Mrs Ira Curtis. The event featured boating, fishing, dancing, rifle shooting and a bet among girls to hit targets at 75 yards. A boat incident and playful mischief lightened the mood as the camp of mostly women wrapped up with Beau night and a final interurban ride home. Written on the spot.

Hawthorne Glove Company Puritan Ira Curtis Speel Trowa Curtis

Burgoon Success: The Burgoo at Country Club Event

Members of the Country Club hosted a Burgoo last Friday at the clubhouse. Attendees praised the success of the gathering and noted plans for a New England Halloween dinner scheduled for October.

New England Hallowe’en

Dewey and Geck Wed in County County

Last Thursday evening the marriage of F. J. Geck and Miss Maude Dewey occurred in the county. The couple are well and favorably known and receive the best wishes of their many friends.

F. J. Geck

Holly Club Entertains in Honor of Denver Guest

The Holly Club hosted a Friday evening social at Mrs. C. C. Shrader’s home honoring Miss Leona Hollingsworth of Denver and Mrs. Frank Carlson.

Holly Club Leona Hollingsworth Denver Frank Carlson C. C. Shrader

Visit Highlights From Union Township Ladies at Williamsburg

Miss Matilda White and Mrs. Jos Neuzil of Union township returned from a week long visit at Millersburg and Williamsburg. While in Williamsburg they attended the fair on Wednesday and the Myrtle Violet play that night.

Matilda White Jos. Neuzil Union Township Millersburg Williamsburg Myrtle Violet Paes

Captain Lodge Pleads for Chance at Inebriate Hospital

Capt Charles Lodge appeared in court with Deputy Sheriff Tim Crowley after a night in the city. Judge Byington ordered Lodge committed to the Independence inebriate asylum, citing repeated drinking and a hope he will reform.

Charles Lodge Jeff Independence Jimebiiate Byington Tim Crowley Lodge Charlie

Otto Messer Returns From Pawtucket Visit

Otto Messer has come back from Pawtucket Rhode Island. Mrs Messer's brother Charles Clegg accompanied him and is visiting the Nesser home in East Iowa City.

Pawtucket Rhode Island Otto Messer

Card of Thanks for Henry Sievers Death

We express heartfelt appreciation to friends and neighbors who lightened our burdens with sympathy and assistance during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, Henry Sievers. Mrs. Henry Sievers and Fatally.

Henry Sievers

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Tor Douglas McClenahan JOS. Slavata Fehr F. K. Stebbins Mrs Ira Curtis Hotertalus Burgoon Recorder Meyer Judge Byington Otto Nesser
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