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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1903
Page
8
Reports differ on whether the grand jury will adjourn tomorrow afternoon after completing work and presenting some reports. Witnesses from Jefferson and Monroe townships were examined yesterday regarding an illicit liquor tale, with no definite indictments known.
Mrs. Briggs of the northwest city district is gravely ill with serious illness. Doctors report little hope for her recovery as neighbors await word on her condition.
A dynamite blast yesterday forenoon at about eleven o'clock in the Hutchinson quarries across the river shattered two window panes in the home of Rev. George M. Lodge on North Capitol street. The explosion created a noticeable shock reported across town.
A group led by W J McDonald and W F Bailey closed a deal transferring land in Southeastern Assiniboia to Dr Lyda of Nevada Iowa. The two year old purchase yielded a handsome profit to local evident stakeholders.
The Improvement League continues a rubber drive to fund public works at the city hall box. They urge residents to search for old rubber they can donate and remind that the collection point remains available for deposits.
The Iows Missouri Land Co led by Milton Remsey as president and W H Bailey as secretary, composed of local members, plans to place a saw mill on their land. They own 000 acres and expect to produce a large lumber output.
W J McCullough, master of the Fourth Degree, announces a winter conferral for Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota members in Des Moines. This marks the first Iowa exemplification. J AicCullough will oversee the ceremony. eligibility requires two years in the order. If postponed past February, charter members may not qualify.
The Salvation Army under Capt Boyle announces the annual Harvest Festival starting tomorrow and running through Tuesday. Donations support corps work, with donated items sold or redirected to aid the poor and needy.
County Treasurer Reese estimates about half the taxes remain unpaid with seven days left before penalties. Taxpayers have begun paying more recently but are not yet delivering payments to ease upcoming work.
A. W. Gifford buys a lot from W. P. Watkins on Johns street and plans to erect flats in the near future. The project is described as a very marked improvement expected to add a desirable building to the area.
The university glee club reorganizes under Dr Prentiss with a core of veterans returning to form a solid foundation. Tryouts soon, led by Dr Prentiss, plus plans for an holiday tour and a treasury reserve to cover costs.
The regular annual meeting of the Congregational church of this city will be held at the church parlors on Tuesday evening October 3. Election of church officials, hearing of reports, and other business will be conducted.
New ushers seated patrons at the opera house for the season opening. Richard Kimmons served as water carrier with plans to continue throughout the year. Water was available on request. Ushers include Thomas Maher Albert Hennessy Clarence Coulter Graham Bradley George Long Carl Hobby Charles Wilson.
The Des Moines branch of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church shifts its annual convention from Marshalltown to Cedar Rapids. The event, spanning October 12 to 15, would assemble 200 to 300 delegates from six Iowa Missouri Louisiana and Kansas conferences. Mrs. Alice Rigby of Mount Vernon chairs the Upper Iowa conference mission secretary role and invited the gathering.
Last Wednesday evening at the M E parsonage in this city Miss Lillian C Steiner and Ernest N Griffin were married. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Dr Pye and attended by relatives. Out of town guests were Mr and Mrs Griffin of Central City Iowa. A wedding supper followed at J J Lorack’s home. The couple will make their future home in Los Angeles California.
J. J. Hatch and E. A. Heinsius of Hatch & Heinsius left the city for Harvey North Dakota to stay about two months on business. They have shipped a war load of horses to that destination.
Mrs Salome Klein remains seriously ill at her Market street home. Chas Lantz buys the Thornberry homestead. Parbista versus Kerr case closed by default. title quieted for plaintiffs. Clack damages suit against Johnson City Telephone Co. goes to jury. S J Kirkwood Post No 8 meets Sept 25 at 7 30 pm. University registration rises with expected 20 percent increase. No more school handbooks. demand for fresh copies persists. State Superintendent Riggs asks county teachers to locate distributed handbooks for successors.
Tomorrow evening at their Coralville home Mr. and Mrs. Hol Koser will host a gathering with friends to mark their ninth wedding anniversary. The County Clerk and Mrs. Koser invite attendees to share in the celebration at their residence.
On College street near the sewer excavation James Dwyer and Herman Viebke were attacked by Jos Gearrett. Garrett fled but Deputy Sheriff Crowley chased him down Clinton street and captured him. At Squire Horak’s office Garrett refused to plead guilty. sentence was $100 or 30 days, and he serves a month in county jail.
In the city hall tribunal this morning Mayor Ball faced two men charged with drunkenness and disturbing the peace. They were offered 30 days of leaving town and chose to depart.
Lutherans will meet at the English Wetheran church next Thursday at 7 45 p m. Officers and presidents of church organizations will report. An elder and three deacons will be elected for two year terms. A reception follows the business session.
Construction of the suction well for the pumping station of the water works is well along. The well sits on bedrock with river water towed in at a rapid rate, and a good day is needed to finish installation.
State Inspector F. C. Ensign leaves early next week for the northern part of the state to make his initial inspection tour of public schools. He will be busy with inspections for the remainder of the school year.
S. A. Coldren will lead a party of twenty five from this city to Canada in his private car Della on Monday October 2. The trip marks the end of a twelve dollar rate and covers about 300 miles of settled Canadian territory. The route includes St Paul Winnipeg, then returns via North Dakota Minnesota and Northern Iowa.
Tonight in the university gymnasium and armory the annual reception to students will be held. Conducted by the Y M C A and Y W C A, the event aims to open social life and help attendees discover who is at Iowa.
The Iowa county clerk of courts released the petit juror list for the October term. Judge Byington will travel to Marengo on October 9 to conduct court there.
In our bereavement through illness and death of our beloved daughter Katie we thank kind neighbors and friends especially Mrs. Robert Anthony for sympathy and help lightening our burdens and sorrows Mr and Mrs James Falls
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