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Iowa City Press-Citizen from Iowa City, Iowa • Page 8

Iowa City Press-Citizen from Iowa City, Iowa • Page 8

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The people of Iowa City to Bating an unututlly choice Dress Goods and Silks The Attractions This Time And well we say attraction---for you never saw so pretty a collection. Some are "novelties" and very are plain, but very handsome. 'Tis useless for us to attempt a description. Come down and give the line a personal inspection. We assure you that would be the only way to appreciate the rare beauty only to be found in this collection of the finest assortments of dress goods and silks ever shown over any counter.

Interesting Facts Follow AT you'd find trouble in dupli- eating this line. We've never seen such values and the styles are exact copies of the finest imported French Fabrics. They come in Fancy Suitings, Pekin Stripes, Invisable Plaids and Checks, Wool Taffeta, Vigeraux, Serges, Mohairs, Henrietta, Panamas and 7 other novelty weaves in all the newest and Staple. Shades such as Copenhagen, Blue, Champagne, Blues, Browns, etc. OS A An especially good value at yd.

Black Silks You Should See If expect to buy a black silk of any kind, we wish to say. see the famous Haskel's Silks. There are realty only two good silks made, that is for service, and everj- one says who has ever used this resputable" hard wearing guaranteed Silks Haskel's Black Silks for dresses, and waists stand second to none. This mate i a i thoroughly guaranteed in every particular and will positively give satisfaction to the wearer. We ask you to call and see the different grades of Taffetas, Peau de Soie, Peau de Qeygne, Massalines, Surrahs and other grades ranging in price from yd AT $1.25 Here's news of the finest Showing of Suitings and light materials for dresses we've had in a long time.

They comprise the newest weaves and colors that Fashion for and positively the prettiest display you ever looked at. The styles are the popular Shadow Check and Stripes, Mohairs, Fancy Wool Taffeta, Panamas, Batiste, Broad Cloths and many fancy mixture weaves in the popular 1908 Spring Shades such as Champagne, Copenhagen Blue, Browns, Navy Blue, and many light evening shades. 44 50 inches; wide, per yd It's a well known fact this season will excell any previous one in the quantities braid arid fancy trimmings that will be used both for fancy street suits and shirt suits. -We have studied this question with others and to look the Hne over. You -will easily see everything that thought of in'this line was bought for We say with all due respect that suchuo line was ever Iowa as is on display in the north aisles first floor." You can buy trimmings to suit every purse'and to" satisfy any taste See the line before you purchase.

Prices from was ever. ill rro 9 Linings are something that is a necessity for every gown or suit and all the best kinds on the market are to be found here. Come to Yetter for linings! up to BLACK VOItE one of the most popular for spring and summer suits or skirts. You'd find this material will give more real hard service and better satisfaction than any similar fabric made. The fact of the matter is; no class of goods has ever -been made to take the place of a good voile.

sures 44 'in. and positively duplicated at the price' It mea- can't be Fancy Silks The newest ot new Spring Styles are here and many who have seen the line marvel at the beauty. Certainly our Department man exersized an exceptional taste for beautiful things when the select? ions were made for without question its by far the most and comprehensive showing you've ever seen. Stripes, Plaids, pretty designs are in the line and most rea- sonably'priced. a a tF per yd SBF.

THES 1 mos comprehensive Showing of high class Novelties and imported'materials are to be found in this $1.48 up to f3.98. One's imagination cannot conceive the exactness in style nor the exceptional beauty without first seeing for themselves. We know you would be doubly repaid for your trip to the I STORE-just for a. look--and we also know you'll buy if you are in the Dress Goods or Silk MOOD. The line starts at $1.48 and goes to to Newtbnhto accept a position the electric light company.

J. of Burlington, who is the Guest music house, was in the city Saturday. program of music night, March 10. No doubt -but whftf a large audience will greet those. to play.

Stringed instruments in the hands of artists furnish music of a class unexcelled. Mr. Cox is known HOGS ARE HIGHER THE PRICE IS LOOKING UP Other Local Markets are Generally Unchanged--The Quotations. Hogs are looking up in price. The local market today is five cents higher than on Friday when the quotations showed a better price.

Cattle and sheep are 'strong. The produce and poultry are generally unchanged. LOCAL MARKETS. Cattle--. Shipping Steers, Fat Cows and Heifers, Calves, Hogs-Heavy butchers, Light butchers, 5, Sheep-- Sheep, S4.50-15.00.

Lambs, PRODUCE MARKET. Eggs, 15-16c. Lard, per 12i-loc. Butter, dairy, per Ib, 25c. Butter, creamery, 33-35c.

Wood, hard, per cord, S6.00. Wood, soft, per cord, $4.00. Hay, baled, $10.00, $11.00 Hay, loose, $10.00, $10.00 Straw, $5, $6 POULTRY. Turkeys, live, per 12c. Turkeys, dressed, per 18c.

Chickens, live, per Ib, 8c, Chickens, dressed, per Ib, I5c. Geese, Ducks, 7c. LOCAL'SHIPMENTS. Hogs, 0 car. Cattle, 0 cars.

TURNED MAD DOG LOOSE Janitor in Anatomy Building Queer Experience. Had An interestng story is told on Joe Anderson, janitor of the anatomy building. A few days is said he took pity on a poor dog that was caged up in the basement, and released the canine and played with the animal a. few minutes. The little creature had been sent here from Belle Plaine, and was supposed to have hydrophobia.

And twenty-fours after Mr. Anderson played with the dog, it displaye 1 all of the symptoms of the dread disease. Mr. Anderson was immediately examined by physicians, but as there was no bite or scratch upon him, he fortunately escaped. A little girl at Belle Plain' who was bitten by the animal has feeen taken to the Pasteur Institute in Chicago.

Another case of hydrophobia has been reported from Ft. Dodge. Two little girls were bitten about the hands, but as they had gloves on, they escaped. Maionic School of instruction. Iowa City Lodge No.

4 A. F. A. ft' school of "-instruction Tuesday afternoon and evening and eduesday evening. All, Masons are invited.

COURT HAS ADJOURNED Judge Howell Goes to Marengo Open Term. The Markets Chicago Live Stock Markets Receipts Today. HOGS Receipts, 43000 Market, strong 10 higher Left over, 2253 estimates, 27000 Clearance, fair Rough, 4.40-4.50 Mixed, 4.40-4.70 Heavy, 4.40-4.70 Light, 4.35-4.65 Top 4.82-i CATTLE Receipts, 24000 Market, 10 higher SHEEP Receipts, 20000 Market, strong Chicago Grain Market Car Receipts Societies, Clubs and Social Life The Ladies' Missionary society the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. S. Calvin at her home at 522 North Clinton street Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

The P. E. 0. party Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

J. H. Maggard in Woodlawn was a most delightful affair. Over eighty people sat down to the 6' o'clock dinner which was served at little tables; The hostess of the evening were Mrs. J.

H. Maggard, Mrs. A. E. Swisher, Mrs.

Anne Lefevre, Mrs. E. J. Robinson, and Mrs. W.

S. Several musical numbers were features of the evening. Car Lots-Wheat Corn Oats 31 300 359 THE MENTZER WILL CASE Prolonged Litigation over Property Probabed. Chicago Grain Toda To Wheat- May July Sept Judge Howell adjourned court about 11 o'clock Saturday night, and went to Marengo today to open the March term orn in Iowa county. Court has been 'in session here continually since February 3, and a great deal of business was disposed of.

Open 87J High $.97 911 884 Low 895 Prolonged'litigation is in prospect over the will of the late Alice Metnzer, who committed suicide in this city recently. The daughter, Mrs. Beattie, of Cedar Rapids asked for a special 12 M. administrator, but the court overruled S.95J- er and named Geo. W.

JToms of Marion who is required to give a bond of Mr. Toms is the 904 Special Examination. County Superintendent C. M. Miller has announced a special teachers' examination to be held March 20 and 21 at his office.

Hummer Mill Company Markets 90c to 95c 40c to 43c I Corn, 70 Ib. Oats Barley May July Sept Oats-May July Sept Pork-May July Lard-- i May f3i 63 61i 61 521 45 374 44.J 12,20 ,12.60 12.20 12.10 12.60 12.50 July 7.97 7.90 8.15 "8.12 "15 62 61 5-3J 44:1 37? 12.12 7.95 8.15 Marion bankerto whom Mrs. Menlzer left a note prior to taking her life. Card of Thanks. We desire to sincerely thank our friends and "neighbors, and also the students of the Iowa City Academy for the many kindnesses shown during our-recent -L JOB BABBITT 1 and family.

FOR rooms for light housekeeping. Call atthis office or 1022 E. 3-Jf Many from Iowa City witnessed the the pVopJg.of this vicinity as a presentation of Madame Butterfly at violinist of Wire attainment and his assbciatestomorrbw' night are all artists. greatest thought of i the greatest composer in musical history his been devoted to the composition of chamber music. From this class of music the Cedar Rapids Saturday evening.

Michael O'Brien of. Cedar Rapids, a known resident of this city many years ago, was a visitor here to- day. The Homesteaders will their friends in Woodmen hall Friday program for Tuesday night is made evening. The affair is exclusively invitations. Rev.

J. E. Jones on East Burlington street is celebrating his eightieth. birthday todays His health is of the best for one of his age. i Miss Mary.

Li ska who has been em: ployed by the Johnson County Tele- phone company" for some time; haa resigned and accepted a place with the American Jobbing Association. and Mrs. Hagenbucher of Philadelphia, are of the former's sister, Mrs. Eva AVolz on Muscatine Ave. Mrs.

Wolz has not seen her brother since sixteen years i Hon. A'rthus Springer, of Wappelo, was in Iowa City Saturday. He is a member of the commission appointed by Governor Cummins to. revise the school laws of the state. Prof.

Bol- ton is chairman. I Night Officer Evans is limping about as the bitten by a dog last evening. He was attempting to tie the animal when it assumed unusual ferocity and bit a deep gash below his right Mr; and D. Bowman, of Des Moihes, returned to their home this morhirig after a pleasant visit at ofihe' laiter's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

3eo. Bright, on North Gilbert street. Mr Jand Mrs. Bailey, who lived at NorthjLiberty for the past two years have mcivecl 18 tlfeir new hoine east of the city oh the Murphy farm. Mr.

Bailey has made friends while here be greatly missed in this community. The indies of tile Methodist church' are planning a reception in the new church on Wednesday of this week. They will receive all the friends of the church during the afternoon evening. There will be an entertainment arid refreshments will be served. The afternoon hours.are from 3:00 to 6:00 o'clock, and the evening' hours from, 7:30 until 10:00.

A small admissi on fee will be charged. IOWA THE WINNfR Nebraska Defeated In Basketball Friday Evening. Iowa won a decisive victory over Nebraska in' basket ball Friday even- i ing, the score being 39 to 26. The Hawk eyes clearly outplayed thei opponents at every stage of the game. This was the last game of the season here.

BRIGHT SAYINGS. Mr.Coa: is-putting forth great efforts to further the interest class of music in our city and- our people wiil be glad to show their appreciation of his efforts by attending this muiscal under his direction. The program will be given in liberal arts assembly. hall and will begin prompt- ClAMta MUSK AmeHconLatfy Cor are in For Carpets and Curtains come here Specfel MiMlctI Trett Wlfl ThtoWtdu Mr. Willl.n.

Mocha of this city. wa visitor at Cedar Saturdays Chta. Moisan of city has gone The Glove Store Visit Our Art Section South Window for Sate of Lace Curtains 6 TORI. for Sale of Lace Curtains New Ribbons are here 6uy Neclnvear Here tbt doon be ktfpt the renditiairof The following program tor no cotnmnt as to iadiTid- ual 'piijenf cv be wade. 'Mr.

Coz'i speciality, ia chamber music, he will be at his best to-s morrow evening. Mr: G. Cok, 1st Violin Miss Esther Duley, 2nd Violin Mr. C. H.

Coyle7 Viola 1 Mr. W. Heighten, Cello H. G. Cox, 'String Quartett in flat major, (a) Allegro; (b.) Andante; (c) Mennetto; (d) Allegro Vivace.

II. Tschaikowsky. Andante Cau- tabile from Quartet Op. 11 Schubert. Andante- and variations from in Minor.

III. Jadassohn. Quintet in Monbr, Op. 70. (a) Allegro Energico; (b) -Adagio Sostenuto; (c) Scherzo; Allegro Agitato.

On! 25 cents to hear the music liberal arts, assembly hall next Tuesdav night Tickets cents admission. at Book stoers. 25 3-9. A Little Batch of Stories Related by an Englishman. The sultan of Turkey bad sent the queen of Spain a diamond bracelet.

She had the stones reset in earrings and called the fact to the attention of Fuacl Pasha, the Turkish envoy. "His majesty," replied Fuad, "will be delighted that your majesty gives an ear to what comes from Constantinople." To the same Fuad an Englishwoman impolitely said, "How many wives have you?" "The same number as your husband, madam," said the wily Turk. "The only difference is that he'conceals one of his and I do'not." It's up to you--- Seven Stores --to demonstrate your shrewdness by taking advantage of our final clean-up of those high-grade suits and overcoats that sold at and $28.00 at sixteen dollars. Wear them either early Spring, Fall or Winter. Styles wont change but prices will.

16.00 --Those New Spring Shirts Ready $1.00 to $2.50 Come and see those Stunning New Spring Cravenettes Fresh, Crisp, New Hat Styles Await You Here $5.00 The Remodeling Sale is still in force. When Fiobert Lowe married and said, "With all my worldly goods I thee endow," he grumbled to-his wife afterward, "And at the time I hadn't a brass farthing." "Oh, but, my dear, you forget there is your genius." Lowe replied, "Well, you cannot say I endowed you with that" In a much older story Frederick the Great Is represented as saying angrily to the English ambassador of the day, "England is now without an Ally upon the continent except God." Sir Hugh Elliott Instantly replied, "Yes, sire, but God Is an ally that demands no "Rambling Reminiscences." by Sir Henry Drum- motul Wolff. 3 r--v 2 j-w i 2o cents to enjby Cliamber 7.15 7.12 ilv ball: Tickets af-Book 3-9 RHEUMATIC PAINS RELIVED. Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves rheumatic paitis and makes sleep and rest possible, which is alone worth many times its cost. B.

F. Crocker, now 84 years of age, and for twenty years Justice of the Peace at Marti nsburg, Iowa, says: "I am terribly afflicted with-stiatic rheumatism in my left arm and right hip. I have'used three bottles of-ehainber- sale by all druggists. mar in Special Sale Another Big This Time It Is A High Grade Enameled Dish Pan at 45c This is one of the celebrated Onyx Pans, a 14 quart size, and one that is regularly sold at 75c. Every house-keeper will want one of these and we will set aside two special days Thursday and Saturday March 12th arid14th If you want one of these be here on one of these days.

They will be limited one to a customer and-for cash only. iNEWSFAPESJ.

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