Unclear OCR Fragment Sparks City News Tidbits
Fragmentary text mentions Mary Rabes of Lone Tree and M Lindly of Winfield in Iowa. References a university engineering department adding two new gear items and two blowers, a Pharmaceutical Alumni group meeting, and a Fraternal Banker Reserve planning a Cedar Rapids excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rabes
Lone Tree
the Versity
M. Lindly
Winfield
Iowa
Rotary of the Pharmaceutical
The
State University
Cedar Rapids
Sixty four County School Boards Prompt Debate
A county report shows Johnson County has sixty four school boards across forty eight independent districts. Five towns Iowa City Oxford Solon Lone Tree and Coralville host independent boards while Big Grove Cedar Graham Washington Pine and Sharon townships hold the rest. Proponents say independent districts allow closer, less disturbed management of each school.
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Iowa City
Oxford
Solon
Lone Tree
Coralville
Big Grove
Cedar
Graham
Washington
Pine
Sharon
Funeral of Chas. Cox in Clear Creek Township
The funeral for Charles B. Cox was held at his Clear Creek home and he was interred at Oakland cemetery. Aged 72, he spent 25 years in the county and was known as a neighbor and businessman. He leaves a wife, three children Fred Cox W H Cox and Julia Cox two grandchildren and a wide circle of acquaintances.
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Clear Creek
Charles B. Cox
Oakland
Cox
Julia Cox
Fred
W. H. Cox
Henry Lininger Sells 80 Acres in Madison Township
Henry Lininger sold eighty acres in Madison township to E F Ramsey of Fairfax Iowa for 7100 pounds. Possession is to be given March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lininger
Madison Township
E. F. Ramsey
Fairfax
Iowa
Mrs Snavely Sells 115 Acre Madison Farm
Last week Laura B. Snavely sold her 115 acre farm in Madison township to W. W. Musgrave of Mascatine. The purchase price paid was seventy dollars per acre.
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Madison Township
W. Moagrave
Laura B
May Move to City James Liska Sells Farm
James Liska of Lone Tree disposes of his farm near Lone Tree selling it to Jerry Katz. Liska has not decided his future residence but contemplates moving to Iowa City. W A Valenta of Cedar Rapids visited with his brother Dr J A Valent yesterday in the city.
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James Liska
Lone Tree Sells Farm
Lone Tree
Jerry Katz
Mr. Liska
Iowa City
W. A. Valenta
Cedar Rapid
J. A. Valent
Iowa Statistical Bureau Debate Mentioned by Brigham
Des Moines State Labor Commissioner E D B Brigham and Prof Patterson discuss creating a state statistical bureau to assist all departments and train statisticians. They note the public favors enforcing state laws more than compiling annual labor statistics.
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Patterson
Brigham
Iowa
E. D B. Brigham
Des Moines
Prof
State University
State Labor Commissioners Office
Funeral of John B. Lee in Muscatine
The funeral for John B. Lee was held at Greenwood chapel Muscatine with Rev. John Wesley Potter officiating. Attending relatives and Odd Fellows from Town City and Iowa City accompanied the remains aboard the Wilton train. Burial followed privately Sunday at 2 p.m. with pallbearers G. M. Titus GR. Musser Charles Cadie J. L. McColm W. J. Lane and D. V. Jackson present.
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John B. Lee
Greenwood Chapel
Muscatine
Temmnins
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Town City
Wilton
John Wesley Potter
First Methodist Church
Iowa City
N. G. Startsman
I. B. Porch
Benjamin Owen
J. Struble
C. F. Lovelace
Henry Sporleder
Isaac B. Lee
Joseph J. Lee
John Matin
Evanston, Jr
John Lee Mahin
Chicago
A. W. Lee
Ottumwa
G. M. Titus
GR. Musser
Charles Cadie
J. JL. McColm
W. J. Lane
D. V. Jackson
LeAVES FOR OKLAHOMA
Joseph Dobry and family depart to Kendrick Oklahoma after purchasing an 80 acre farm and shipping household goods last week. The former high school janitor is moving to his new home. Mark Clapp and Miss Sidney Clapp of Wichita Kansas are visiting relatives in the city.
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Jos Dobry
Oklahoma
Jospeh Doby
Kendrick
Okla
Mark Clapp
Miss Sidney Clapp
Wichita, Kansas
The
City
Cement Fence Posts Patent Granted to Asa Moler
Asa Moler of this city has been notified by his attorneys that the United States Patent Office has allowed his patent on Cement Fence Posts. The invention secures fence wires with blocks in the post made of layers of asbestos paper allowing easy removal without damaging the post. Moler seeks permission for use with posts and blocks from other manufacturers.
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Moler
Asa Moler
Orwig & Lane
Des Moines
Iowa
United States Patent Office
Towa
Moles
Molter
Land sale noted as Dakotazland sale to George Anderson
George Anderson returned to Madison township South Dakota after selling 3201 acres at 12.50 per acre in a big land deal noted in the Dakota land sale. The item lists postal letters for Iowa City and local names in Chamberlain and Madison township with several addressees and notices.
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Dakotazland
George Anderson
Dakota
Madison Township
This County
Rom Hand County
South Dakota
Traveling Man Praises Cholera Remedy For Travelers
Mr E E Cross of Melfa Virginia reports a sudden bout of cholera morbus while traveling. He credits Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with quick relief after two doses and now carries a bottle. He advises travelers to include it due to diet and water changes. For sale by all druggists.
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E E Cross
Melfa
Special course for city teachers by university
Prof. F. E. Bolton head of education announces a weekly Friday 4:30 PM course for public school teachers in Lew City. The first semester covers learning processes from acquisition to recall and elaboration. The second semester focuses on child study. It is expected to be very popular.
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F. E. Bolton
Department of Education
Lews City
Remains Laid to Rest for Mrs. Clara Backensto
Interment held at Oakland cemetery for Mrs. Clara Backensto aged eighty two. She died in Pueblo Colorado. Her son V E Backentso traveled from Pueblo to attend. Another son Frank Backensto arrived from Chicago for the funeral.
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Clara Backensto
Pueblo
Col
Oakland
V. E. Backentso
Beckensto
Frank Backensto
Chicago
Orchestra of Grammar School Reorganized and Active
The grammar school orchestra, a popular city ensemble, has been reorganized and is already holding rehearsals. The roster includes first violins Doris Lakr Bloise Brainerd Phillip Akerman Arthur Brady Anton Geiger and others with L Q Worley directing.
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Doris Lakr
Bloise Brainerd
Phillip Akerman
Arthur Brady
Anton Geiger
John Vatosh
Renee Hohman
Norbert Pitzler
Ralph Denny
Helen Baldwin
Maurice Dever
Charles Parsons
Leo
Infant Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Maher of West Lucas
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maher of West Lucas township celebrate the birth of their infant daughter at home. An auction note mentions Tom Davis holding a farming sale in Sharon township seven miles southwest of Iowa City on October 6 1905 featuring 206 head of stock general farm machinery and hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Maher
West Lucas Township
Tom
Davis
Sharon Township
Iowa City
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