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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1903
Page
1
Rome reports a pattern of deadly events as cloudbursts and earthquakes strike the region with widespread destruction. Officials tally casualties and damage across hard hit areas.
Andrew A. Hamilton, reputed agent of New York Life, cables a sweeping denial from New York but offers no explanation of his connection with the company.
A bomb hurled at a Warsaw bank window fatally injures the thrower who lands on a concrete foundation. The report lists scattered costs for concrete work and various bids from Berry and Crooley, Horrabin, Des Moines, and M. Ford on different brick types and curb repairs.
Four bidders submitted separate bids for paving Capiol Court and College streets. Prices varied by item with excavations, curbing, and foundation paving, totals ranging from about 10 to 14 dollars per bid.
F A Parrott an old soldier and pioneer of early county days died at home on North Dubuque street after long suffering. Funeral set for Sept 24 at 3 p m in Scott township brick chapel leaving residence at 1 30 p m. He served in Civil War and belonged to J Kirkwood Post Jolson County Old Settlers Association. He leaves Abigail Parrett and children Jane Herbert Albert Jessie Maitie. Community offers sympathy.
The Railroad Commission will hold a hearing on October 3 in Cedar Rapids to decide if Rock Island railway may run suburban service between Rock Island area and Cedar Rapids at a lower fare. Local residents allege discrimination against those paying three cents a mile. the dispute pits Rock Island against the interurban.
The Eastern Stars of this city will serve at the Royal Arch Masons banquet next Thursday. About 250 plates are expected for a delightful Masonic event. Rareka and Kosciuska Lodges meet Saturday at 8 a.m. to escort Brother J. B. Lee's remains to the Muscatine depot for interment. By Order of F. Lantz, Grand Eureka Lodge.
Mr. and Mrs. V. W. Maresh and Miss Mary Kodym returned to Iowa City after seven pleasant weeks visiting California and Salt Lake City. They touring Yellowstone Park and visiting friends in Denver. Rev. Dr. Pye of the M. B. church will leave next Tuesday for Hampton to attend a conference.
The grand jury opened yesterday morning and toured the poor farm. They dined with Superintendent George Wicks, inspected the buildings and grounds, and planned a report on the trip before returning to town for secret session deliberations.
Clerk Roser drew twelve more men who may serve as petit jurors for portions of the term. The action precedes the personal injury suit of E. Hardy against Rock Island. Carroll Wright and J. E. Parish arrive from Des Moines representing the company. New veniremen include B. P Burns, Joe Erb, J. C. Guze mat, B. E. Denlap, Hugh Dunlap, Hugh Fitzgerald, M. A. Wood, W. Smith, E. Putnall, Frank Farr, Ray Hatm, Jos. Conklin, Jos. Hummer.
Fred P. Miller of Chicago and Miss Sadie R. Morgan of Washington D C were married at the bride’s brother W L Morgan home in Burlington Iowa on Thursday September 21 with only close relatives present. The couple departed for Chicago soon after the ceremony and expect to reside at 686 East 44th Street after November 1.
The annual Class Scrap at the University of Town drew a large crowd as sophomores defended a milk can trophy from freshmen in a chaotic melee. Injuries included a freshman struck by a rope and another with a head wound, prompting officials to intervene and end the contest.
Willi Jones revolver used to shoot Mrs Elgene Jones and Ss E Danuel passed to County Attorney Fairchild. The Maltby 32 caliber hammerless weapon will be an exhibit in the case as Jones testified differently to the coroner's jury, with the state poised to use the weapon to challenge his statements.
Thomas Meyers, aged eighty, died at 2:30 this morning at his Liberty township home after a brief illness caused by paralysis. A Civil War veteran, he served in Company F, 228th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He spent most of his life in the township and is survived by a wife and two sons, Samuel and Joseph, who live nearby. Funeral services and burial will be in Sharom at the local cemetery.
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