Local weddings Dot Downey and Cosgrove in Sept 1905
Dr John Doon and Miss Macy Secrest wed at the Secrest home in Downey with about 60 guests. Rev John Walley officiated, Carrie Secrest played, and the couple will live in Delphos Town. Annat Seelman and Thomas Flannery married at St Peter's Cosgrove with 65 guests. they plan to farm in Hardie township. Josef Wiehr leaves for Pennsylvania University for a fellowship after earning his degree and teaching German.
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John Doon
Macy Secrest
John Walley
Ottnmwa
Joshua Secrest
Downey
Charles
Edna
Carrie Secrest
Duno
Delphos
Town
College of Medicine
Seelman Flannery
St. Peter's Church
Cosgrove
Smyth
Annat Seelman
Thomas Flannery
Josephine Seelman
Hardie Township
Johnson County Fair promises big crowds if weather cooperates
The Johnson County fair aims for its largest year yet with a lively art hall and thronging displays. West Liberty exhibitors fill the pavilion alongside fine stock from Locus Grove Farm, View stock farm, and B. B. Leonard Berkshires. Aberdeen Angus, Shorthorn and Hereford cattle are shown, with notable totals from W. J. Miller and J. B. Brown. Amphitheater amusements include shooting galleries, a merry go round, baby racks, drinks, lunches, and an Alabama Darkies minstrel show slated for visitor entertainment. Weather favorable to draw crowds remains the key expectation.
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Johnson County
West Liberty
Poland
Locus Grove Farm
Fairview Stock Farm
B. B. Leonard
W. J. Miller
Metz
Iowa
J. B. Brown
Solon
Alabama Darkies
Former Athletics Manager Reports On University Funds
Henry Walker, former manager of the university Athletic Union, submits a report detailing fund use during his tenure. He notes about 1800 dollars were applied to old debts, July 1 treasury balance 318.19, football costs 8007.16 with receipts 10183.14, other athletics unprofitable, union liabilities 482.87, and optimism for debt repayment under new management.
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Henry Walker
The
University Athletic Union
Yon Yonson to Return to Coldren Theater Monday
The Swedish American comedy Yon Yonson will play at the Coldren on Monday evening October 2, marking a return visit after fifteen years of success. Seat sales begin Saturday morning.
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Yon Yonson
the Coldren
Southern drama "At Piney Ridge" at Coldren Theatre
David Higgins presents At Piney Ridge at the Coldren next Wednesday evening October 4. The play features quaint characters rich humor and absorbing scenes of American life. A competent company will produce it with seat sales Tuesday.
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Piney Ridge
David Higgins
the Coldren
South
Seat
Food Health Warning on Alum Baking Powders
Scientists warn that foods baked with alum baking powder pass into the stomach largely unchanged. The substances are said to be partly indigestible and potentially unhealthy for consumers.
Lowe Jewelry to Erect New 6000-Foot Factory
The Lowe Jewelry Manufacturing Company will build a two story concrete factory on Linn and Harrison streets north of Harrison. The 6,000 square foot floor space will be erected west of the Consolidated Fence Company plant. Surveyors are marking the grade to start work, with completion planned as soon as possible.
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Lowe Jewelry Manufacturing Company
Linn
Harrison
Consolidated Fence Company
Captains Lucas Return After European Trip
Capt. Lucas Tcreteturn and Capt. C. A. Lucas of California along with Mrs. Katherine Wicks of Fairfax plan to leave Europe on September 30 after two months abroad. They spent much time in Belgium visiting numerous relatives.
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C. A. Lucas
California
Katherine Wicks
Fairfax
Europe
Belgium
Prof and Mrs Schurig Return to City Studio Reopens
Prof and Mrs Schurig announce their return to Iowa City and the reopening of their studio at 1274 College St They will stay for two to three months inviting portrait orders and offering classes in oil watercolor and china painting plus a Saturday drawing class Original oil and watercolor works are for sale at the studio.
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TRE Citizen
Iowa City
Johnson County
Prigva
Pianca
Frasela Kane
Rege Eeporiu
Canada Lures Iowa Settlers with Bright Prospects
E F Holmes of the Canadian interior department extols Canada as a land of opportunity for Iowa farmers. He notes high yields in Assiniboia and low taxes, predicts rising land values, and cites Iowa as a top source of settlers. Also mentions local marriages, travels, and a university lobbying note.
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Iowa
E. F. Holmes
Department of the Interior
Holmes
Minnesota
Canada
Miss Elizabeth Irish Exhibits At Fair Demonstration
Miss Elizabeth Irish displays a business college exhibit at the fair showing Remington typewriters and touch typing by University Business College students. Jane Irish leads the exhibit explaining shorthand bookkeeping and practical office training with affordable supplies and a focus on high quality, speed, and efficiency.
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Elizabeth Irish
University Business College
Jane Irish
Remingtons
Irish
Remington
Missitish
Miss Irish
Obituary of Charles Bell Cox of Wardy Hill Cambridgeshire
Charles Bell Cox born January 1833 in Wardy Hill England joined the Methodist Church March 7 1854. He married Hannah Charles October 9 and had six children four sons two daughters. The family came to America March 26 1881 settling in Town City where he joined the local church. He died after long illness expressing hope of a better world.
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Charles Bell Cox
Wardy Hill
Cambridgeshire
England
Waa
Hannah Charles
Fredrick Ic
Albert Henry
Hannah Elizabeth
Hiscock
Julia R
Charles Albert
Iowa City
Waite. H
Town City
Emory Miller
Methodist Episcopal Church
Races at the Johnson County Fair Results
The Johnson county fair held several races with purses of 3400 and 300. In the 2:15 pace Pilk Twist won with Hol Hill and Oske Joosa second. Lena M. took the 2:17 trot with Almond Wood second and Mamie H. third. District road race saw Mollie H and Kathryn Kimberly place first and second.
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Johnson County
Hol. Hill
Oske- Joosa
Duchess
Jos
McLaughlin
Waterloo
Mabel Wood
W. H. Emimerson
Marion
Lena M. L
Jos. Mclaughlin
Almond Wood
Jas. Henry
Clinton
Mamie H
Albert Hayes
Washington
Jos. Miller
Iowa
City
Mollie H
Mai Howell
Iowa City
Kathryn Kimberly
Harry Borrow
Sage
Guy E. Baker
Muscating
Billy
Moore Bros
West Branch
Pet Buck
Wm. Buck
Little Pet
Wm. McClerland
Roy Lewis
Typhoid Strikes City Resident Theodore Mobe
Theodore Mobe of this city was taken ill with typhoid fever last Saturday and is now hospitalized. Doctors report active treatment is underway and every measure of medical skill is being employed to aid his recovery.
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Theodore Mobe
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Pennsylvania University
C. M. Reto
Dodge St
Taguire
Johnson Street
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South Opera House
E. Sangster
Poultry
Bruce Moore
E. Yarbrough
Lotte
Scranton
Willis
Dodge Street
Citizen’s
Towa
Rative
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Cathie Pientiial
the Athletic Union
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C- A. Lucas
America
Prof
Mrs. Schurig
E. T. Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Canada Land
Union
Assiniboia
Coldren
Johnson ‘County
Tre
Manitoba
Rocky Mountains
Jana
A.C. McLane
Harvard University
Col
Richard Hoxie
Mrs. Hoxie
Washington, D. C
Jon. C. Starr
Cora Shettler
Edward Cass
Song
Paul
Edward
Pittsburg
Cass
Seloman Grimm
Register and Leader
Board of Regents of
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Yonsok
Widwinter
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Tennesssee
Asurberb
Margaret Heville
Amy Farnsworth
Chattanooga
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Iceman
Sessey
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