Death claims two well known Anita residents
Anita April 20 Special two prominent locals, Dan Dilts and Mrs. E A Stone, died in recent days. Dilts a Civil War veteran and respected carpenter contractor, collapsed near his home after a brief illness and left a wife and son. Stone, 59, succumbed after a lengthy illness including Bright's disease, leaving a husband, three children, a sister and a brother. Services to be held with Eastern Star and Masons assisting. interment in Anita cemetery.
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Anita
Hilts
E. A. Stone
Dan Dilts
Mr. Dilts
Dilts
Pennsylvania Reserves
Buckeyes
Stone
Bright
John Pryor
Portville
John M. Gates
Denver
Eastern Star
Convention Program for Griswold Knights of Pythias
Griswold Iowa hosts district Knights of Pythias convention April 30 with delegates reception and Anita band concert in the afternoon. Evening program at Castle Hall Muster Lodge 7 pm includes welcome by W C Bryant, Grand Chancellor W S Bilby, conferring of second rank at Logan Lodge 190 Anita, instruction, foundation of the order, talks by F W Porterfield Tobin and B L Salinger, and refreshments.
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Griswold
The
Knights of Pythias
Guthrie
Adair
Audubon
Cass
Anita
Castle Hall
Muster Lodge
Ww. C. Bryant
W. S. Bilby
Knoxville
1Logan Lodge
Order
F. W. Porterfield
Atlantic
M. J
Vinton
the Order
Supreme Representative
Piano Tuning Services by Leon S Marvin
Leon S Marvin, long-time tuner for A Hospe company in Omaha, plans regular trips here. For piano tuning or repair, drop a card in the office and your request will receive prompt attention. References available from any Omaha or Council Bluffs piano house.
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Leon S. Marvin
A. Hospe Company
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Ancient Water Pipes of Crete Described
Water pipes of terra cotta used in Crete 40 centuries ago formed by subconical tubes socketed with collars and stop ridges to give water a shooting motion and prevent sediment buildup.
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Crete
Jack Griffin the Wandering Printer and Survivor of War
A long profile recalls Jack Griffin a printer once in Chicago New York and Philadelphia who was shot near Dubuque while sleeping in a farmer’s haystack. He served in the Civil War battles including Missionary Ridge Chickamauga and Knoxville was captured and paroled before a lifelong wanderer in printing. Now weakened by drink he seeks day work in country shops and occasional panhandling.
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Jack Griffin
Dubuque
Jack
Griffin
New York
Chicago Tribune
Mission Ridge
Chancellorsville
Knoxville
Chicago
Chicago Journal
Philadelphia Inquirer
Providence
R. I.) Morning Journal
Fortune
Mystery Romance in City Office Revealed
A light investigation uncovers a budding romance in a central city office. Two young ladies in the same workplace are set to join in matrimony, becoming the three quarters of a forthcoming union. Readers are invited to send names for the parties to these affaires du coeur for a chance at smiles and an amateur detective job.
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Lfe
local feeders buy steers through omaha live stock firm
Bert Marker and Andy Graham of this county each bought a car of superior steers through the Omaha Live Stock Commission company for feeding this season. Many local feeders use the well known firm but some report stray deals when buying elsewhere.
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Omaha Live Stock Commission Company
Bert Marker
Andy Graham
Maany
Death of James McGovern in Brayton
James McGovern, longtime resident and father of J. J. and U. F. McGovern, died this morning at his son T. F.'s home in Brayton after a lengthy cancer illness. Funeral plans await word from Montana relatives. obituary notices to follow.
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Tames
Easter Sunday in Atlantic Delights Faithful Easter Observances
Easter Sunday in Atlantic featured ideal weather and rich church services across denominations. At St Peter and Paul Catholic Church music directed by Miss Elizabeth M. Daly highlighted a large audience with a full choir and violin. Other churches reported strong attendance, varied sermons on Easter themes, and special musical programs led by noted organists and choirs.
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Atlantic
Sts. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church
Elizabeth M. Daly
Rose Troy
Anna McGrath
Sade Ash
Linzie Troy
Mary McCourt
Mayme Maher
F. Daly
Schnitzen
Mary Schnitzen
W. H. McConvill
J. Weitzel
Dell Disbrow
Peter Keelan
L. Srittmatter
Nora Hamler
Booth Kyti
Farmer Agnes Dei
Farmer Uaudate Dominawi
Congregational Church
Henderson
Christ
Church of Christ
Lord
Elston
George
Presbyterian Church
Paul
McConnell of
Stanwood
United Presbyterian Church
Kedron Commandery
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Commandery
Mesdames Flaird
Fulton
Shuter
Crawford
Messrs
Gillette
Whitney
McCall
A. Parker
Knight George
W. T. Glfie
Reese
Louis D. Michorn
Rev
George Edward Stith
Knight George I
AleCall
John N Baldwin Dies After Illness in Omaha
John N Baldwin senior attorney for Union Pacific dies at 12 08 Sunday morning at 221 St Marys Avenue Omaha from Brights disease and complications. Born 1857 Council Bluffs Iowa son of Judge Caleb Baldwin he graduated from Iowa State University and practiced law since 1877. He joined Union Pacific as local attorney at Council Bluffs and rose to general attorney for Nebraska and Iowa in 1906. Noted orator who spoke at Iowa Republican conventions and helped back McKinley in 1896 and 1900. Interment at Walnut Hill Cemetery Council Bluffs Tuesday afternoon.
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Omha
Neb
John N. Baldwin
Union Pacific
St. Mary's Avenue
Bright
Mr. Baldwin
Council Bliffs
Caleb Baldwin
Iowa Supreme Court
State University of
Iowa
Lilly Holcolm
Cedar Rapids
Baldwin
Union Pacific Railroad
Council Bluffs
Nebraska
W. R. Kelly
Kelly
Union Paycific
Omaha
Senator Allison
St. Louis
United States
Lowa
Kansas
McKinley
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Weather Forecast for Iowa Tonight and Tuesday
Generally fair conditions expected with a stationary temperature. The outlook covers tonight and Tuesday with no precipitation or significant changes anticipated.
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Towa
Real Estate Transfers Listed Including Multiple 1900s Lots
Transfers show Thomas Hopley selling to Richard R Bell with mortgage of 7800 on several parcels including nw, se and ne quarters. Townsend and wife deed lot 1 of lot 5 and other lots to Alfred Davis with 200 pay. Parker and wife with Huck ins et al deed, Gris City area, 1000 mortgage. W A Shay to G H Berry on Lot 3 block 12 D and K additions with 110. Tracy L Shay single to G H Berry Lot 2 in block 12 D and K additions 110. Harry Kevan to R E King deed Lot 4 block 27 Alt with mortgage 1850. Wallace J Tables to Chas E Bruce deed Feb 29 1908 for parcels in sections 14 and 27 77 30 totaling 8000.
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Thomas Hopley
Richard R. Bell
Charles BE. Townsend
Alfred Davis
O. P
B. Parker
G. Huckins
Gris
W. A. Shay
G. H. Berry
K. Add
Tracy Ll. Shay
Harry Kevan
R. E. King
Wallace J Tables
Chas
E. Bruce
Notice of estate administrator appointment in Cass County
On April 17 1908 the district court of Cass county Iowa appointed the undersigned as administrator of the estate of August A Seaman late of Cass county deceased All persons indebted to said estate must pay and those with claims must present them legally authenticated to the court for allowance within the law Dated April 18 1908 IL W Mass Administrator Estate of August F Seaman deceased docketed as d3t
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District Court
Cass County
Iowa
Augusta
Seaman
W. Mfass
Short News Items Fixing Up Price and Local Assignments
A series of brief notes cover J. 1. Winne renovating the Gleason property on Elm street for rental, J. 8. Goss traveling to Des Moines on state pharmacy commission work, and pipe delivery advancing at the water works. Other items mention Red Oak meeting attendance by C. J. Blodgett, Joe Herbert’s hospital recovery, Mrs. Emmert’s hospital discharge, a new Express agent, Ella Johnson’s funeral, a police court round, a big Merchants Greys dance, Phil Trainer’s visit, Carl Rowe’s appendicitis operation, a Cumberland misprint, Arthur Downs visiting, and William Schultren’s continued show business activity.
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Joe Herbert
Joe Jflerbert
Emmett Ont
J. W. Emmert
Des Moines
Motion to Direct Verdict in Hollon Goodspeed Case
The state ex rel Hollon vs Goodspeed concludes testimony for the plaintiff as the motion to direct the case from the jury is argued before Judge Maes. Also noted is Mrs Georgie Niswender filing information against her husband W W Niswender for habitual drunkenness and seeking commitment to the Knoxville asylum for inebriates.
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Hollon
Goodspeed
Maes
Georgie Niswender
Atta
W. W. Niswender
Knoxville
Anita
Evangelist Billy Sunday Converts Thousands in Seven Years
A morning feature credits Evangelist Billy Sunday with converting over 0,000 people in seven years, showing two half tone portraits in a characteristic pose. It notes that about a third remained faithful, and highlights a record offering of 11,379 at Decatur Tb for his work.
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Billy” Sunday
Sunday
Decatur
William Campbell Returns From Western Coast Rail Work
William Campbell, recently on the western coast for railroad contract work, has returned to Atlantic. He helped build the Frisco to Santa Cruz line, which is finished. He notes Frisco is progressing, though slower after the fire and earthquake. He cites financial stringency and western coast labor troubles as factors dampening business.
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Western Coast
William Campbell
Atlantic
Frisco
Santa Cruz
Campbell
Land Sale of Felt Estate in Cumberland Sells Well
The Felt estate land sold on court house steps moved by Hermanaut Cumberland, with Elmer Soper buying just under half section at 95 dollars per acre and F. M. Nichols purchasing the remaining 619 acres at 64 dollars per acre. Averages 79 dollars per acre, praised as a good price and a sign of auctioneer Nau's ability. Nan may relocate to the city, described as a hustler likely to energize activity.
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Felt
Court House
Hermanaut
Cumberland
Elmer Soper
F. M. Nichols
Mrs Strong Buys Locust Street Home
Mrs Mary Jones Scarff sold her residence on Locust street to Mrs J A Strong who will occupy the same. Scharff leaves about May 15 for a trip to England, her first in 33 years, to visit a sister and then travel to California. She regrets selling the house but sees it as best while she is away long.
Son of Mose Block Is Dead
Charles Glock reported to have died at his parents home in Kan City from tuberculosis at age twenty four. Born in Athrotic, he was a well regarded young man whose loss is mourned by relatives and friends in the city and Kansas City. Brother Charles Black traveled to attend Mineral events in Kansas City.
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William Schmitzen
William Schultren
Charles Walther T
Nebraska City
Nel
Ali
Warner
York
Neb
Peter Sehnitsen
William
Hursed Caiterest
Charles Glock
Line Block
Mose Block
Kan
Kansas City
Charles Black
Mineral
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Case
Jack” Griffin
Union
Mneitie
Omahia
Winne
Gleason
Elm Street
Goss
State Pharmacy Commission
Katz Kraig Company
Red Oak
C. J. Blodgett
New Express
United States Express Company
Kandy
Larimore
Miss Johnson
Ella Johnson
North Cedar Street
Atlantic Cemetery
Opera House
Greys
Northwestern
Whit Trainer
Phil Trainer
Union Township
Carl Rowe
William Rowe
Cumberiand
Arthur Downs
Youngstown
Arthur
Omaha Gostotie
Angqrts
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