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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
8
Tomorrow at nine oclock Judge Byington will sentence Will Jones for the murder of S E Danner after his guilty plea to second degree murder. He faces life or a term of not less than ten years in Fort Madison prison if issued before September 30.
Judge Byington admitted to probate the will of W. W. Tillotson this morning and confirmed the appointment of Anne Tillotson as executrix of the estate.
A large mass meeting is set on the university campus the eve of the first football game. The program includes the University Band, yell leader Bryden, Prof. MacLean, a short tale on athletics, a quartet, Prof. Smith on football, Judge Wade with a full talk, another quartet, and music by the band followed by closing yells labeled Ramble.
Health officers report two mild small pox cases. One patient taken to detention hospital, another in Michael Drovsky's house, which has been quarantined. Dr Valenta says risk of spread is low and vaccinated people need not fear much. University societies Irving and Erodelphian host annual joint freshmen reception tonight.
The fifty second annual convocation of the Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons will begin in this city Thursday with School of Instruction on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sessions run September 26 to 29 1905 at Iowa City Lodge No 4 and St James hotel with officers named and plans for royal arch degrees and council sessions. An entertainment banquet is planned for visitors Thursday night at Smiths armory with meals arranged through Bruce Moore's store.
The city council approved bonds of park commissioners at $5,000 each with listed sureties. Horrabin's $2,000 Madison street sewer bond and related bills were approved. Bills paid include $72.84 for College street storm sewer and $338.20 for Van Buren street grading. Jos Sterret sought sidewalk grade fixes on Capitol Prentiss corner, referred to the sidewalk committee.
Last Friday at 3:30 the jury in the Clark vs Johnson County Telephone Company case awarded $2000 in damages to Mr. Clark. The ruling is not final and the matter may go to the state supreme court. Clark must wait for payment while proceeding.
Miss Cora Burgess is added to the millinery staff at H. A. Strab's dry goods store, expanding the department and bolstering its hat selection for customers.
Today is flower day at the Third Ward School. Each child brings a bouquet that is divided into three equal parts and given to the citys three hospitals. The custom occurs twice yearly in spring and fall.
Secretary Charles Johnson of the State Central Association spoke to a large crowd last Sunday at two o'clock, addressing the Y M C A on the topic A New Experience. The talk covered the changes average students face when entering college for the first time.
The $20 000 injury suit of C E Hardy against the Rock Island is before Judge Buligion. Hardy testifies that he was unaware of explosive use and was assigned to the work by company agents. Doctors Fitzpatrick and Hobby argued for eye injury treatment, noting powder in the eye and blast damage. Proceedings aimed to close the case soon with the railroad presenting its side tomorrow.
The Phenominal Kraus, accused of performing bogus cures in Clinton Cedar Rapids Marshalltown and Des Moines, agreed Friday to leave the state, have prosecutions dismissed and pay all costs. Local physicians pursued the case, ending a much talked about scandal.
The university board of regents will convene in this city Tuesday for the first meeting of the school year. They will consider requests for state appropriations driven by rising student numbers, with about six appointments anticipated and routine business to follow.
Wednesday morning hearing before Judge BD V Jackson in Muscatine on the will contest of John R Heath estate valued at 380 000 Mrs Effie Burke the sole heir seeks to invalidate the will claiming Heath was insane at execution and lacked testamentary capacity Three men Reno Welch and Dvorsky viewed the real estate to value the property prior to the case
Followers of football in Iowa anticipate the season opener against Coe tomorrow a close contest expected to reveal how Iowa will fare this year. The public performance marks the first 1905 game against a foreign line and sets the tone for the Chicago game on October 7. Regents will watch with interest as management offers free admission to ladies in Old Gold, boosting attendance. William Seelman returns from Boulder with improved health after three weeks visiting his brother J J Seelman.
Frank Selbicky and Frank Benda formerly of this city will leave with the 13th U S Infantry band from Angel Island San Francisco for the Philippines on Tuesday October 3. They will serve the remainder of their army time there. The band is regarded as one of the finest musical groups in the region.
Judge Byington, on the County Attorney Fairchilds recommendation, dismissed the indictment charging extortion of money against A. B. R. Jones of Oxford for lack of sufficient cause to proceed.
Saturday afternoon indictments were returned by the grand jury against Wil Jones for the murder of S BE Danner and against Matt Maher John Ezechek and Peter Weis for the murder of John Kelley. The three latter men are out on 2000 appearance bonds each. In addition no bills were returned in several matters with defendants dismissed.
Samuel and Henry Liniinger of this county purchased nineteen lots each last week in the northern portion of North Liberty. Each lot measures 40 by 85 feet. Henry Liniinger will build a residence at once and move to North Liberty. Samuel Liniinger plans to move to the same place but is unsure when. The lots are bought as home sites for the buyers.
The executive committee of the State Teachers' Association will meet there on Friday to arrange a program for the annual meeting. Prof. Bolton of this city is a member. Edith Merritt, a city graduate of the university, has gone to West Liberty to teach German in the high school there. Miss Myrtle Franklin spent Sunday with Miss Mabel Thompson at Thompson's home west of this city.
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