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Iowa City Press-Citizen from Iowa City, Iowa • Page 5

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'V CITY; IOWA Mils Florence Joy hat returned from six weeks'trip to Chicago. Frank R. WM in Cedar Rapidr yesterday on business. Fred and Gilbert Rothweiler returned from a thiee with their! nncle, Fred Bindler, at Hills. D.

W. Collins has pnrbased through Dennis Maher real estate agency the Mrs. TathlH residence on street for The Women's Home Missionary Society of tbe Method lit church will "meet at the home of Mrs. L. G.

Lawyer on Linn street, Thursday afternoon for work. Mrs, M. J. Wilson and son, H. S.

Wilson, who have been visiting at the home of College Hill, have returned to their home in Chicago! IDEAL ONE Good.for Crrowing Crops and for Threshing--Comparison of Estimates on Crops. DEATH OF INFANT OF GEORGE MILLER Death of Infant Daughter Six Weeks Old Occurred Yesterday- Yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Miller died at the family icsidence 817 South Dubuque street.

The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial was made in St. Joseph's cemetery. the Ladies Aid' Society of Chrisitan church will give to cream social Wednesday evening, are cordially invited. the ics All 8-9 LOST blue envelope containing blanks for subscription to Magazine. Kindly return to this office.

8-11 FOR SALE FOR SALE--87i acre farm situated about one half mile from the inter- ntban for 72.50 per acie. C. M. Reno. 83.

FOR SALE--Little pickles now on tap. See Sumner the milkman. tf Irish's University Business College NOW IN SESSION Students can enter at any time Eor farther send for catalog Elizabeth Irish CUuton St. IOWA CITY, IA, Telephone No. 593 BROGAN GIVEN i 30 DAYS IN JAi Paroled From ioebrate Atjluri EU Frivttece aad ftlrtet House- The following is the weekly crop report on the condition of Iowa crops: "In the larger part of the state this has been an ideal week for growth of i it is stated the charge might have been immature with good condition wie serious as he did Sutne pretty John Brogui who was paroled from the inebriate asjlum on October 6,1904, let liquoi get the, best ol him again last Monday afternoon and being brought before the mayor on Tuesday was given 30 days in fail.

He plead guilty to 'drunkenness which was all that was charged against him although for harvesting and threshing the ripened cereals. The oats ciops Is mainly in shock or stack, and threihing re- tnrns indicate a yield abuve. the average of recent yean. -harvest of spring wheat is nearly finuaed to tbe north line of-the state, and the general condition of this crop is fairly good in the districts where the acreage is largest. There have been but few reports of damage by rnst.

has advanced raplidly ia response to high temperatures and generally ample moisture. It Is caring heavily and the earliest planted fields make good showing of roasting ears. ThV crop as a whole is very promising. Pastures are holding out notably welJ. The apple crop has steadily declined ard expert frnit- men report not more than a third of the noimai yield for the state.

"The August 1st report of crop correspondents has been tabulated show, ing following estimates of tbe condition of crops on the percentage basis: Corn, 94 per.cent; spring 93; oats, 97; 78; potatoes, 92; pastures, 103; apples, 40; 91. "Last year at corresponding date the estimates were: 88; spring wheat, 75; oats, 89; flax, 94; pastures, 96; potatoes, 101; apples, 73; rash things before he was carrolled. His mother was the victim of. part of his misdemeanor and was given a choaking. The furniture in hts home was smashed tip generally and when the police was summoned tie made a determined resistance to arrest.

IN THE MAYOR'S COURT- Three Tramps are Sent out of Tows and Drank gets $5- Mayor Ball this morning ordered thtee to "hit the" pike'' for other harvest field. One of two men charged with drunkenness was fined $5 and cost and a conditional sentence was imposed on the other. A CHRISTIAN CHURCH SPECIAL TRAIN TO SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A solid tratn-of vestibale cars will leave Des Moines, August gtb at 12:15 noon, witb a large party at Christian Church people from Iowa for Sao Francisco, Cal- Tbis train is cbartered for the exclusive use of members of tbe Christian Church and their friends, and will be used on tbe entire round trip by them. A very neat circular telling all about tbe trip and the cost of same, 'and any other in formation desired can be bad by addressing Mr.

M. Lucas at Des Moines or Jno. Farmer, Division Agent, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 8--7 Hoffelder Bros, Specials fer THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY All our Wash Goods sold from 7 to 12 Your choice a yard. All our Wash Goods sold irom 150 to 350.

Your choice a yard We have put all our Street AC Aflfl CQft Hats in two lots. Here they go dill) Dull All Silk Wash Taffetta Ribbons, No. 7--9, 12 and 16 width. Choice for yd Ladies rt Waists worth from 8gc to to Choice for Ladies' 26 inch umbrella with steel rod All our Ladies' fancy and black lace hose that were sold at 250. Your choice Children's black and colored lace hose, a pair at Fancy turn over collars for Ladies' Gingham Underskirts worth Si.25, This sale for 5c 69c 25c I9c 8c 5c 75c 20 Ladies'Jersey Ribbed Pants for ice.

Ladies' Sun Bonnets for loc. per cent discount on all Muslin Underwear, The September McCall Patterns are now on sale, Come in and get a fashion sheet. MSCALL ATTERNS HAD EYE REMOVED Win- Raashaw, of Tiffin, Submits to Operation os Eye. Wm. Ranshaw of Tiffin wio last week had his left eye injured by the explosion of a dynamite cap held in his hand yesterday had his eye removed, owing to the serious developments from the injury.

It is stated thit the other eye will not be effected. PASSES AWAY Superintendent of Construction on Iowa City Postoffice Dies' at-Age of 75. King, the man who superintended the construction of the postoffice in this city, was buiied at Racine, Monday. Hs was seventy-five years of age. A paper was received here telling ol the occurrence.

MORRIS DWYER'S HOME BURNED Xesldeoce Near'Oasis Occupied by J- Pfersell Burned to Ground-Household Goods Nearly all lost- The Citizen's correspondent at Oasis sends word that Morris Dwyer lost his faim house by fire Monday afternoon, between 3 and 4 o'clock. Piersall who occupied the house; was at a neighbor's place helping with threshing and Mis, Pietsall was alone, so that nearly all of the household goods were, destroyed. It is supposed that the fire started from the chimney. The house was insured for $1,750 and and the contents atgSOO. JAMES MONOOVAN TAKES THE PLEDGE Mayor Ball Suspends Soateace on Condition Tta be Take tbe James Mongovan imbibed o'er freely last night and io constquence in the mayor's comt this morn, ing to hear what was coming to him.

The mayor pronounced' ten days in jail buthe, fixttt a conditional impression of the sentence. If Mongovan would "take ine pledge" the sentence would be stayed. To this the man agreed and went before Father Ward, where the was given. GOES TO STUDY STYLES- Borich of Tetter Store Goes to Study Fall Styles- Madame Burich at the bead of the NftWM Dr. J.

C. Shrader States That Yellow Fever Would Not Spread Here. Much interest has been aroused here in regard to fever and the possibility of its visiting Iowa City. To- get at tbe facts of the case a. tepteienta- of the Citizen interviewed Dr.

C. Sbradet, one of the beat posted medical men of the state. "No," said Dr. Snrader, "there is no danger of yellow fever spreading here, for the mosquito wbich spreads- the disease does not inhabit this A case might be brought in here by i i tiain but that wonld be the end of it-- Yttter stort'3 dressmaking depart-1, meet left for tbe east last night to perfect herself on the new fall styles on gowns and skirts. She will be gone lor the next few days.

CLARENCE SPONEY HURLED OFF HORSE Shoulder Blade and Two Ribs Broken-Doing Nicely at Present Time- Word irom the Citizen's correspondent at Oasis is to the effect that Clarence Spocey, a nephew of Thomas Evans, was seriously injured last Sunday afternoon by being thrown from a horse. He susfcanied a broken shoulder blade and two ribs were also broken. The attending physician reports the boy resting quite comfortably. Marquette Council 842 Knights of Columbus are pushing the arrangements for their annual basket plciiic at Hotz's boat house tomorrow, there will be a baloon ascension in the afternoon and all. members are urged to come and forget their TO STAY HERE Rumors of Departure of A- B.

Learner of English Lutheran Church Set at Rest- Rev. A. B. Learner will remain in this city indefinitely as pastor of the English Lutheran chnrcb, "unless it is the desire of the congregation as Rev. learner it Rev.

Learner makes this announcement in the August number of The Lutheran Guide in order to set at rest rumors that have been afloat that he expected to Rev. Learner is a man well lilted by bis parishioners and highly respected by the of Iowa City and all are gladHhat he intends to remain. here, despite offers fiom other points. ORIGINAL NOTICE To W. H.

SHIPMAN and ELIZABETH SHIPMAN; LAURA DONNELL and EDWIN C. DONNELL and MRS PATRICK DOYLEi-- You are hereby notified that there is na file io the office of the Clerk of the District Court, of Johnson ccanty, Iowa, a petition in equity of Catherine Wether by, Carrie M. Wetberby. et at, plaintiffs, asking that the title of certain part of outlet 5 Iowa City, and parts of lots 3 and 4, Block 3 of J. Warren Clark's addition to Iowa City, wbich is now aud has been in possession of the said plaintiffs and their grantors for oVer forty years, be forever quieted in thesaid plaintiffs and that said plaintiffs, he decreed to be the absolute owners in fee ot said premises.

You are hereby notified to appear thereto aod defend on or before the and day of the next term of said court which will commence oo the nib day of September, 1903, or a default will be entered against yon and judgment and decree rendered as prayed. MILTON REMLBY, An 9-16-23-30 wed, Attorney for Plaintiffs ORIGINAL NOTICE, To HARRIETT B. BORLAND, JOHN BORLAND, CHAUNCY BORLAND, BRUCE BORLAND, widow and Children of JOHN J. BORLAND, deceased, KATE BORLAND, and WILMINA daughters of W. D.

BORLAND, deceased, MARY DAVIS snd STELLA LYON are hereby ooti6ed that there is OQ file in the office of the- Clerk of; the District Court of Johnson conotv, Iowa, a petition of Frank A. Allen and Emma R. Champion, praying that the title of Lot 6io Block 3, be quieted in them against any and all apparent claims of you or either of you, and averiog that they are tbe sole owners of the title to'said premises in fee, now, unless yon appear thereto aod defend on the second day of the next term of satd District Court, which will commence on the nth day of September, A. 1905, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon, according to tbe prayer of tbe petition, MILTON RHMLKY, Auf wed Attorney (or PlaiotiC TODAY'S MAKKETS The following live EIOCK and graiE markets are furnished Qy P. w.

Denser broker 1U7M E. "Washington street, Iowa Utj-. j. 0. LINDSAY MAKES PURCHASE It is agreed that a certain variety of mosquito is nescesary to spread the disease.

Yes, I have seen some cases of the fever. It was back in the war down in Georgia. 'There'h'ave been? cases as far north as Philadelphia, tb epidemic might spiead as far north a southern Illinois, but it will not come- here as an epidemic." Buys Plumbing Business of John Osbornc--Latter as Manager of Business- J. G. Lindsay -has purchased tbe plumbing business formerly controlled by John Osborne.

Mr. Osborne will remain as manager of the, business, which is a large and growing one. WANTED--To rent nished or unfurnished this offi ce. two modern for- rooms. Tavuire at 7" SOCISTY 5 ChlcagojLive Stock Receipts Today-Hogs, EO.OOO Biatfcet, 5 higher Clearance.

Estimates, 28,000 Mixed an dj butchers, 5. 6.35 Good to choice heavy, 5 20 Bough, 5 4035 65 Light, 5 853 6 3D Cattle. Market, weak Beeves, 'Cows and Heifers, 1250J50 Stpcfcere and Feeders, 2 25-Si 15 Market, Lambs. CAHIftECEEPTS. Ccnj, 2CV Estimates-Wheat, 232, Com, 332 Keeeipta--Car lots; Wheat, Chicago Grain and' Prorlslu Market HIGH Whwat.

July. Sept Dec May Corn. Sepi Si 87 63S 45V, 83 534 Oata. July Dec, Pork. July -----Lard.

Sept Oct Bibs. July 9ept Oct H10 14 10 7C2 772 833 770 777 4 7 29M 14 3D 1410 762 7.72 833 842 3420 40 Iowa City Deateriare payinc Jhipptng Steers Butcher Itook t'soS 4 60 3 OCO3 50 50 ooas so Spring new 600 Bay--loose old 00 Bwedttar 900 Wheat Ooro Barter Wood--hard. G5 600 15 33 Casti oftld for hides at Mullin are retalJInr at folknrtnit Merobante Prices- Peaches, basket Tomatoes, Ib Pears, doz Waiermellons, eaeti Applec.fresh Cabbage, per head Cucumbers, doz Carrots, bunch Potatoes 30c 50c 30c 30c EC 20c 5, ffl Sanders-Heck. This evening at o'clock at tbe borne of tbe brides parents, Mr. and Mrs.

U. B. Sanders of Cedar Rapids, will occur tbe marriage of Miss Helen Sanders and John Heck of tbis city. Mr. and Mrs.

Wes Emmons, and Mr. and Mrs. John Heck, oE tbis city have gone to Cedar Rapids to be present at tne ceremony. Bdth bride aud groom are highly respected young people and will receive a hearty welcome to tbis city whither they will come immediately to take op their residence io one of the Fickes fiats on Soutk Dabugae street. ONLY RHINOCEROS IN AMERICA Brothers Have One of those Valuable Animals-- Will be Here Attg-24- In the animal markets of the world the rhinoceros is rated at the highest figure.

The only specimen in Ameiica is owned by Ringling Brothers, and is one of tbe rare features in their big menagerie, Tbis beast is four years old and of the two-horned kind. It is well grown and healthy. The Ring- lings have been offered ttieir own price for it, but they refuse to part with il, and it may be seen in Iowa City on August 24. FIND GOOD VEIN, White Cloud Mining Company Striking Rich Vein in the Van Buren Mine- received here from tbe White Cloud Mining company is to the effect that a very rich vein has been struck at tbe Van Buren mine, aad it will soon be placed oo a profitable basis, tbis making the second mine which the company has pat io such condition. Tbe company owns six and a quarter mines.

Flour 175 Corn Meal SO per sack Graham Sour aopersack Shorts i jo Bran i oo Onions CASH PRIC83 it, FOR GRAIN FURNISHED BY TBE HUMMER MILL CO. Iowa City, Iowa, Oats BRIEFS. St. Wencsslaas people will have a social tonight on the church lawn, Eugenia Ballard is at home from Cedar Falls, wheie she attended summer school. Mrs.

J. A. Darner and son, Lloyd, left yesterday fot a ten days visit with friends at Oxford and Brooklyn. Miss Ella Williams has returned from a visit a few days in length with friends at Columbus Junction and also the Chautanqna there. Mr, and Mrs.

O. Worley, who have been spending the summer at Ely, expect to camp a few weeks at tbe Palasades before returning too this city in September. kittle Edward Brehm, who has been in the university hospital for seven weeks this morning left for his home with his father going to Newhall, Iowa. Fifteeen weeks ago he was kicked by a horse and had his leg broken. The local physicians did their work imperfectly and after eight weeks he was brought here.

He was successfully treated and will be all right after a time though as yet he is much of a cripple. VACATION PROPOSITION. PREACHING BY COLORS'. to Brit lull Device Long The Rev. Forties E.

British clergyman, lias invented a orator" wliicb he clalme be efficacious la stopping too dlscnrsive preachers EIDC! speakers, a special cable dispatch from to the Philadelphia North It Is ordinary clock, but Jnsteaci of the usual there Is a morafIe one, divided into six compartments of tell mmutes each, which are cqloml consecutively white, greet), ired, yellow and black, Over this movable dial is a stationary one witlj a triaBgialar silt, which tbe passage of tbe colors can be 1 seen. The speaker decides how long be will speak and impresses on his rain3 what qsJor will represent his limit. starts the clock at white when he begins to speak, and when his color begins to disappear, If he Is a wise he does the same. on Telephones ou barbers' chairs become a popular fad In Paterson, says tbe New York It started in the barber shop of an office building. There it is possible for a busf- ness man while sitting tn a chair being ebaved to talk with his office direct his business without Interruption, The enterprising barber put IDS the telephones as an experiment, lie says they are a great help to some- of big busy customers.

Britannia to'Jnpnn, i Over the hundred years gono by Voices are on the aea: "Ye have warred our war, have our cry. have conquered even as we." Tyranny darkened our western light ('Twaa a hundred years ago) When our fathers sailed for the fateful And struck the all saving blow. Tyranny grasped at your island throne, Darkened your realm of the sun, But- your signal loday Nelsori'S own, And Bla word on your warships woru Te have learned our of the glorfonaf' ocas, Te have proved It pure and true, But your faithful vigil, your scorn ct ease-- God Brant that we learn them of --Ernest Myers In London How It IN llesarded In (he the Those wbo seek a token of tu social conditions as they- cz- 1st in the eastern and western of the United States will find expressed in tbe customs wbich; prevail lu eacb during -the sucoroer" months, says Harper's "Weekly. In word, the east considers "summer as- 1 a vacation The west accepts-' It largely-as one of the four seasons, differing from other three only Suits degree of heat. Such a thing away for two or three weeks," tlie joyous announcement of the Nerr Yorker, for Instance, has little echo Sira western office, although there are" IndlctiUons that tbe of grant- log a holiday in summer Is gradually" creeping westward.

The of the vacation proposition very wide in tlie east, in New 'president down to office every employee of a business llshmeiit looks forward to a Tbe president takes it. Tbe office boy expects It and gets Jt. theft period be accorded as a reward or as; an acknowledgment of a necessity is debatable; Saturday in tbe east has long been considered.a "half day," and little little it is passing entirely as a busl-- ness day, especially In sammer. Bull. tbe west continues to work from spring v' to spring, witb short vacations for K- few days only and none for the.

of In England the has etiil another quirk. There domestic servants exact a vacation every yearc--- This Is coming to be the 'custom is New York. 1 NEWSPAPER!.

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