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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1903
Page
2
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The Johnson county fair closed yesterday with robust exhibitor turnout and full county and city attendance. Races were excellent and financial returns met expectations, prompting organizers to begin preparations for next year and urging supporters to invest effort for a 1906 fair.
A bustling week in Town City featured a fair, football games and the Royal Arch NRons meeting. Businessmen noted the period as exceptionally active with many decisions and discussions underway.
Impending tax payments, university year work, regents sessions, and crop marketing mark a busy week in Iowa City. Officials expect many tired but satisfied residents as the city moves toward easier weeks ahead.
Downey September updates list Mrs. Susan Theile visiting West Liberty and returning Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Branson spent Sunday at Lone Tree. Wm. Tripp family in Iowa City Thursday. Miss Grace Wiggins with Pearl Jenkinson Sunday. Many attended Johnson County fair Wednesday. Harry Crozer visited from Muscatine. Jenkinsons to Town City Tuesday to Wa. Felkner’s home. Secrest-Dunn wedding attended by Hollingsworts and daughter. Miss Ide Theile teaching at London returned for the wedding. J. H. Walley of Ottawa arrived for the wedding and to visit old friends. Nelly Schenck and father visited West Branch then Ben Branson home. Mrs. Ernest Kaufman to Iowa City for a few days. Miss Edna Clifford entertained Sunday school class. Normal rates restored by rail lines. Nickel Plate offers through trains to New York and Boston at low rates. Meals varied in dining car. agent Jobo Calahan at 173 Adams Street Chicago.
North Liberty reports a large attendance at the Johnson county fair with high praise for the event. Visitors include Wm Hughes and wife. youths toured the Amana colonies last Saturday. the I O O F hall near completion plans a dedication around November 1. Seven year old Lena Suavely fractured her arm but recovering well.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational church will host a reception for students Monday evening in the church parlors. The notice advertises Nickel Plate trains from Chicago to Buffalo and Boston with colored porters, no excess fare, and dining car meals from 30 cents to 100 dollars. John Calahan, general agent, 113 Adams Street, Chicago.
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