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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
5
The note highlights a pantry sale at Bailey's on Saturday and lists visitors in town. J E Darling from near Cumberland visited the courthouse pattern, R R Bell from Wiota dropped by on business, and J 3 Goss returned from Des Moines for a state pharmacy commission meeting attendance.
In district court Henry OBrien pled guilty to party larceny from a building. He was sentenced to ninety days in jail, with costs and restitution to Mrs J A Carson for the jewelry. The will of Frank Klink was filed for probate and final report filed in L Michaels estate. Jurors were drawn for the Nieman will contest, with testimony set to begin after lunch.
Anita Man marries Miss Cora Dickinson of Fayette at Fayette Iowa on March 22 1908. Willard Miller of this place keeps secret plans until return from a stock sale. The minister sent membership certificate to Rev M Stahl triggering local notice. Neighbors extend congratulations as Mrs Willard Miller joins Mr Miller at his home.
Atlantic boxing fans will see a ten round points bout between Harry Lewis of Galveston Texas and Peter Jensen once of the city now in Omaha known as the battling Dane The match is exhibition not a prize fight and will feature a preliminary and a dance after the bouts Jensen is said to be fast while Lewis claims more than sixty contests with three losses The event is billed as a frat class boxing exhibition at the German hall with proceeds aiding a social gathering.
The News reports a temporary disruption in its print operation as Mr. Schaefer, who runs the linotype, fell ill. Hin illneas is not believed serious, and he is expected to return to duty tomorrow.
Forecast shows increasing cloudiness with likely showers tonight and Friday. Temperatures rise slightly then cooler by Friday.
A. H. Graham and wife celebrated their forty fifth wedding anniversary with dinner hosted by Henry Heaton and wife. The couple, who raised eleven children on a Cass County farm, have not suffered a death in the family, a remarkable record that friends in western Iowa wish to continue.
A dated record lists multiple property transfers and mortgages including W J McVinn to John Clinton for lots in 74-34, Margaret Clinton to Lewis Johannes in 74-24, H Baker to John Coppark for livestock and cash, Day Savers Bank mortgage assignment, William Turner to Zachariah Traumer mortgage on blocks 13 and 12 with 5 and 6 percent at $5,831, Homer Kirkham to Lillie McKinney for an assignee mortgage, Jd A McWard to CG Campbell for lots 1 2 3 10 11 12, H S Rattenberg to H P Baxter for 77-385, L Butcher to Wilbur Heckman strip 40 ft, and William H Gleason to J L Winne for block 26 in 24-77-34 for $150.
Firemen averted major damage in Marne Iowa when a spark from a switch engine ignited the upper portion of an elevator owned by G H Hunton of Atlantic. The blaze was quenched quickly with heavy use of water. The town faced fear of vast losses but only minor damage resulted.
An old aphorism about sharing good fortune is applied to letters from users of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, who seek publication to help others. The message highlights warm-hearted, helpful motives behind testimonials and notes the remedy is sold by Atlantic Drug Co.
The loss sustained by John Menefee at his home a few days earlier was adjusted the following day by James G. Whitney local agent for Citizens Insurance Company of Missouri. The loss was set at 285 dollars and paid to Mr. Menefee. James Lauranson began repairs and took the contract for the insured amount.
Jack Woolsey reports his son Fred at Rochester Minnesota states doctors at the Mayor Institute can save his leg and leave him a good knee. The letter notes noted improvement as treatment continues.
The Goss drug store has a newly installed floor that enhances the shop’s appearance. The improvements, along with other new features, make the store one of the neatest in the state and reflect Mr Goss’s commitment to attracting customers.
City council as a board of equalization holds daily sessions until assessment work is finished. After completion, a kickoff day will be held for those whose assessments changed to register complaints if they wish.
Advise taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to loosen the cough aid expectoration ease fits reduce severity and frequency. Safe and sure for relief. Available for sale at Atlantic Drug Co.
Rev A D Beckhart returned from Oakland after delivering a funeral sermon there. He preached at Extra on Sunday and planned to fill a pulpit the following Sunday but was unable to attend. Beckhart noted the country’s evident need for rain, especially in pastures, during his city visit today.
On Saturday April 11 from 1 to 6 pm a cake sale offers regular 30 cent layer cakes for 20 cents each. Buy your cakes for Sunday at Harrison Bros located at 807 Chestnut Street.
New rates will take effect soon with cattle and hog shipments between Atlantic Northern and Southern routes and Omaha South orders effective on the 14th of the month. Lumber rates from the north start on the 25th and southern lumber rates begin on the first of May.
One indictment remains pending as the accused is not yet in custody but is expected to be arrested this evening. Mrs. L H Pine visited Lewis today with friends. Stephen Dorsey of Cumberland is in the city to serve on the jury. Bailey's Presbyterian Pantry Sale at 10 30 Saturday. Deputy Sheriff Bailey has been at Anita on official business. Chas Brown of the W T Joyce company was in Mancing on business. W E Elliott of Audubon, a candidate for state senator, called in the city today. Roscoe Barton, the Avoca attorney, was in the city briefly to handle business matters and stopped by the office.
At a recent meeting Kedron Commandery Knight Templar announced Easter Sunday services at the Masonic hall in the afternoon. Rev. George of the Presbyterian church will deliver the address with special music from a quartet and an orchestra.
Attorney General Byers of Harlan visits the city to assist in the Nieman will case. A marriage license is issued to Chas Starlin, 22, and Nellie A Campbell, 17, both of Idna township. H E A Stone, clerk to the grand jury, returns home to Anita. Mrs Ches. Warnum receives $8 monthly pension. John Eller’s pension rises from 12 to 80 dollars due to J S Prassnall. A Melcher is reelected city treasurer in South Omaha, praised for effective service.
Mr and Mrs Dorsey Hannell of Des Moines announce the arrival of a baby girl at their Des Moines home occurring several days ago.
Free silver aluminum jelly moulds offered with Jell-O The Dainty Dessert. Moulds are hard to find outside cities but included free in each package with circulars showing patterns. Jell-O sells at 10c per package from grocers. substitutes discouraged.
Mr Block of Des Moines visits Mr and Mrs Block in the city. Presbyterians Ladies pantry sale Saturday promises good things at 1318 W Davis. Billy Lewis of Lewis called at the office. Charles M Blakesley of Anita comes for jury service. Wm Hopley and Wm Moreland return from Chicago with cattle shipments to a fair market.
Chicago market report shows hog receipts at 19 900 with mixed prices and top at 625 reflected by weak day. Cattle receipts 5 000 with steady to higher quotes and beef at 765 to 785, stockers 325 to 525. Sheep receipts 11 000 weak with lands 600 to 780 as totals. Estimated tomorrow hogs 16 000 cattle 3 000 sheep 7 000.
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