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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1903
Page
8
Last Saturday forenoon about eleven o clock Martin Pitlik fell from his wagon on Clinton street before Vetter's store. He sustained a severe head wound from the fall and railway contact, was treated by Dr Fitzpatrick and taken to hospital.
Albert Gramas sells his candy kitchen on South Duquque Street to James Constantine for 2100 dollars. Constantine will take charge of the business moving forward.
Fred A Harriman, 32, prominent Hampton financier and cousin of the late Dr Harriman, died Friday night when his car struck a bridge at the hill base in darkness. Four other men were injured lightly. He left a wife and twin six week old children and was deeply involved in several business ventures.
Mr and Mrs Samuel George of Des Moines celebrate their golden wedding on October 23. Married October 2, 1855, in Cadiz Ohio, where Mr George was born in 1832. Their daughter Mrs Joan Mc Clintock of this city and other children will assist in the celebration.
An invitation to twenty three Iowa University alumni football men invites them to travel to the city for a game with the varsity on October 14. The match is set between the two major season tests Chicago and Minnesota and seen as crucial for the Iowa team. The invited include N W Jones and several others from Cedar Rapids Ainsworth Rockaway and Mt. Vernon among listed names with professional titles and locations.
Saturday morning at the old golf links east of Ilowa City Summit Hill defeated North End 40 to 5. The game featured a lopsided scoring margin with Summit Hill dominant and the lineup listed after the final score.
Mrs J W Miller plans to leave Wednesday for Sebula to visit her daughter Mrs L V Beaulieu. Miss Jennie McDonnough has returned from Chicago after a vacation from her work in the Iowa City water works office.
In a rain soaked Saturday match Monmouth College fell to Iowa 23 to 0 at halftime as Magowan and Kent led Iowa with sharp runs and hurdling. Iowa’s offense dominated the line while Monmouth's defense fought hard amid substitutions and slippery ground. The Hawkeyes look to continue the improved play in upcoming games.
Lonié Cohn of the Cohn Mercantile Company returned from Iowa City after being aboard a wrecked train carriage. He bears a bruised knee and facial cuts while two others were also injured. full extent of injuries uncertain but not believed permanent.
Iowa City high school beat Washington high school 6 to 0 at Cedar Rapids in the season opener. Carson scored the touchdown for Iowa City with Lee kicking point after, while the first half favored Iowa City and the defense held in the second half.
The Davenport Democrat and Leader reports Roadmaster James Kerrigan of the Rock Island road will move his office from Davenport to Iowa City this week. The transfer aims to place Kerrigan closer to his territory for more centralized handling of business, requiring his residence relocation as well.
The board will hold a session to consider the Post Parcel bill that has circulated in congress. The outcome of the discussion and the board’s attitude toward action are expected to be decided at the meeting.
The Security Abstract Company reports numerous real estate transfers in Lone Tree and Iowa City regions. Transactions involve farms, additions, blocks, and individual lots with varying considerations from $25 to $4,500, including properties in Devoe's and Zumerman's additions and other local subdivisions.
Dr William J Brady of Iowa City vented amid a Chicago Orthodontics Society gathering. He railed at city life citing shrieks from elevated trains and overwork, urging simpler living and rest amid fast modern living.
Treasurer Reese reports the week ended with a grand finish as taxes were paid with few delinquents. Friday and Saturday reduced delinquent totals to near usual. Many who missed the initial deadline paid now to avoid sale. Unpaid taxes accrue twelve percent interest per year.
Rev. Chihal, confined to bed for several days, shows improvement and is nearly able to move about. If no relapse occurs, he will soon resume his duties.
State Inspector of Schools F C Ensign returned Saturday from tours of public schools in Laporte City Cedar Falls Reinbeck Trace and Dysart. He left again to continue a second week tour through the northern parts of the state meeting university supporters and noting strong high school spirit and support for the university.
At the recent Soldiers Relief Commission meeting in Johnson County D D Fickes was sworn in for a three year term. He has served since 1888 when the commission began with Charles Baker as secretary. The first meeting on December 15 1888 elected Fickes chairman and Baker secretary. Three relief applications were heard at that inaugural session. Fickes was also re-elected by the county board at the September session.
Local Fraternal Bankers anticipate a major carnival day in Cedar Rapids this week. Chester Keppler has a brief furlough extension and will stay about one more week.
The Iowa City Improvement League is incorporated to promote and advance Iowa City. Members pay 25 cents yearly and membership is limited to women. The annual meeting is the first Thursday of March to elect officers and trustees. Meetings of the executive board occur monthly on the last Saturday. No capital stock. members’ personal property not liable for corporate debts.
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