Death of Wm Downey and county notes from Massena
Wm Downey senior partner of Downey & Son hardware in Massena dies after a 15 year county career, Civil War veteran and Masonic member. Anita holds a baseball organizers meeting naming H H Cate secretary, with Worthing Wagner Chinn directors and Forshay treasurer. Genev a Robinson and Chris L Way wed at Anita. C M Blakesley buys Clinton block and 200 acres, plans move. Crystal Lake resort upgrades underway as Wells & Carr prepare opening. Griswold district convention dates fixed for April 20 and May 1. local light plant sale eyed, shipments from Griswold include hogs cattle and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massena
Wm. Downey
Downey & Son
Busines
Iowa City
Masonic Fraternity
Anita
H. H. Cate
F. C. Worthing
J. A. Wagner
F. C. Chinn
B. D. Forshay
Floyd
Vinall and
Osborne
Yar Art Membigs
Geneva Robinson
C. H. Robinson
Chris L. ‘Way
Rev
W. H. Larrick
Steinmetz
Deaths Near Griswold Reported in Griswold American
The Griswold American notes several local deaths. Eddie T. Davis of Pleasant Ridge died Monday night. Samuel Jones died at his son’s home at age 3. Robert B. Williams of Marshalltown, a former Griswold resident and Soldiers' Home inmate, was killed trying to stop a runaway team. His son James B. Williams works on a farm north of Griswold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
Eddie T. Davis
Pleasant Ridge
Samuel Jones
Robert B. Williams
Marshalltown
James B. Williams
Weather Outlook for Iowa and Chicago on April 3
The report notes increasing cloudiness tonight in Iowa followed by showers on Saturday and a rising temperature. Chicago forecasts align with the general pattern, signaling unsettled conditions across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
A New City Directory Announcement by Evening News
The Evening News announces a new Atlantic city directory. H. P. Stobart will begin compiling a 60 to 75 page city style directory aimed at accuracy and usefulness for businesspeople and residents. The project seeks reliable information and prideful presentation.
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H. P. Stobart
Good Words for Pine Nomination Bid
L H Pine a Republican county attorney candidate visited the city to meet voters. A popular young attorney, he campaigns actively, boasting solid party support and broad local friendships, promising a strong GOP choice if nominated in the June primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine
L.H. Pine
Republican Party
Anita Tribune
Personal items from the city residents and visitors
Local residents and visitors are noted in city life today with several names listed. George Henitigsen, Winchell, H H Battersby, Albert Borens family, P I Appleman, J B Darling, Attorney Preston, Trainmaster Ramsdell, and Mrs J H Fulton are mentioned visiting or handling business. The piece also touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a health product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchell
Anita
H. H. Battersby
Lewis
Albert Borens
P. I. Appleman
Omaha
Mme. Sembrich
J. B. Darling
Cumberland
Preston of
Avoca
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Atlantic Drug Co
Special Meeting of Sam Rice Post G A R Saturday Evening
Sam Rice Post No 6 G A R calls a special meeting at the hall this Saturday at 7 30 p m to arrange the funeral of Comrade Aug Seaman Theo G Sthinen commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Rice Post No. 6
Aug. Seaman
Theo. G. Sthinen
English war ship sinks in midnight collision off Isle of Wight
Portsmouth April 3. Thirty six men perished when the torpedo boat destroyer Tiger collided with the British cruiser Berwick during night maneuvers in the English Channel off the Isle of Wight. Lieut Mid dleton, commander of Tiger, was among the dead as the destroyer was cut amidships and sank almost instantly. Both ships belonged to the Portsmouth division of the home fleet en route to Portland. The night was very dark and Berwick veered slowly as Tiger crossed her bow.
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Portsmouth
England
Lieut. Middleton
Tiger
Isle of Wight
Berwick
Home Fleet
Portland
Social events at high noon club gathering and bridge play
Mrs C R Hunt hosted a Board of Trade social with six handed euchre at three tables. Angora kittens posed on tally cards and light refreshments followed. Mrs H K Williams entertained with a formal card party for her Montana guest, carnations decor brightened rooms and a two course supper concluded the pleasant evening. Edna Bruce of Atlantic visiting was guest of Miss Bessie Ellis at Woodland avenue with six handed games and five tables rewarded players with hose and a collar. A luncheon ended the afternoon games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Hunt
Board of Trade Club
H. K. Wiliams
Williams
Montana
Bridge
Edna Bruce
Atlantic
Bessie Ellis
Woodland Avenue
W. E. Ellis
Des Moines
Hotel Arrivals List From Des Moines and Cities Tied to Notables
A hotel arrivals roundup lists numerous guests including Cardig Ewing Scott Wallace Hodge and S Barnes from local and out of state locations. Names span Des Moines Minneapolis Chicago Rochester St Joseph Omaha Audubon Ottumwa and other places with several high school and business connections.
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Cardig — Ewing Scott
Wallace Hodge
S. Barnes
Don Swart
Ned Phillips
Clarence Stevenson
John Dickey
Wm. Scharf
Griswold
George Henningsen
Peter Lyke
Kimballton
J. W. McCoy
Des Moines
A. W. Fink
St. Louis
John Larson
Harlan
P. V. Voorhees
P. W. Whitem
Lewis
L. Blizzard
Newton
A. B
Real Estate Transfers April 2 1908 The Ledger
Real estate transfers listed for April 2, 1908 include M C Thompson to Daisy Stockfood company W D lot 1REX run 6 ft 110 Bg D K 3400. A C Godanour to Ben Wagner Whitney add Anita 1000. Charles M Brown to John Smith W D 8 5 ney 14 75 85 2600. John Smith and wife to J H Weber W D s% 8 75 ney 14 75 36 2700. Albert Kuske to Clyde L Herring W D Its 9 and 10 blk 8 Atl 5252. Emma P S Herring and husband to Ligzie Mmmert W D sw 14 and nw 23 and w% sw 2a 74 A4-sub 1200 mortgage 83400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Thompson
Daisy Stockfood Co
W. D
A. C. Godanour
Ben Wagner
Whitney
Anita
Charles M. Brown
John Smith
Ney
Atlantic News Roundup Touches Meetings and Travel
Local notes report the Chautauqua association advancing preparations for this year’s assembly. Atlantic real estate and car trade show strong demand with C L Herving selling a Reo to an Ida county buyer. Fires in Noble township destroy a home with $3000 loss and $1200 insurance. Pieter Lynch recovers from a car crank injury. City leaders attend Bryan gatherings in Des Moines. Gillespie plans Wichita visit after Waterloo stay. Baseball opener between Atlantic and Griswold high schools scheduled this afternoon. Concert by Simpson College orchestra praised at M E church. Business trips in from Chicago for Atlantic Produce and Rock Island rate talks progress. Iowa delegation plans Denver HQ for convention. Wrestling match Gotch vs Hackenschmidt draws local interest. results to arrive at Gillett and Peterson cigar store. Council Bluffs saloon fight stirs public interest as anti-saloon actions rise. Chas Block elected clothing directors. politics and health rules feature in the city edition. Weather and rail notes punctuate the issue’s features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Gotch
Humboldt
America
George Hackenschmidt
Russia
Europe
Iowa
Gotch
Gillett and Peterson
Shestnut Street
Council Bluffs
Anti-Saloon League
August Seaman Dies at 65 in Atlantic County
August Seaman aged sixty five died around noon today at his home 505 Spruce Street after weeks of heart trouble. A Civil War veteran and local G A R post member, he leaves several children. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 30 PM at the Presbyterian church with G A R in charge. burial in Atlantic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman
Spruce Street
Presbyterian Church
Atlantic Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wmn. Downey
Massena—Aa
K VP
Unitt
C. M. Blakesley
F. Rixon and Company
Clinton
C. B. Blakesley and Company
Creston
Mr. Blakesley
Wells & Carr
Crystal Lake
C . Spear
Maine
J. B. Bruff
K. P
The
Griswold American
Griswold Light
Sam Temple
Charles Floto
Jenkins & Forsyth
C. W.talbott
E. W. Bolt
E. 3. Jenkins
H. K. Forsyth
EK. W. Bolt
Evening News
Lantic
Lizgie
Daly
George “Henitigsen
Kimballtown
Ramsdell
Rock Island
J. H. Fulton
Fulton
Audubon
J.W. Fulton
Dis
Aster
His Majesty
Edith Gillespie
Chautauqua Association
Cc. L. Herving
Atlantic Automobile Company
Ida County
Detlit Martin
Noble Township
Peter Lynch
Pieter Lynch
Pete
Bryzn
John Blake
W. J. Bryan
State
John Gillespie
J. E. Gillespie
Mrs. Lindner
Waterloo
Garden City
Kansas
Frank
Griswold High School
Ball Park
Simpson College
M. E. Church
W. F. Priebe
Atlantic Produce Company
Jeck
W. A. Follett
Cuykendall
Atlantic, Northern & Southern
Wichita
Hugh Salisbury
C. A. Salisbury
Hugh
Wichita Daily Eagle
Denver
Claude R. Porter
Centerville
Mgr. O’mallory
Mr. Blake
Bluffs
Block
Chas, Block
Tas
Congression
Elkhorn
Pearly Gates
Chas. Black & Son
Lowa
Cha ‘Oem
Spruce
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