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Newspaper

Atlantic Evening News

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

5

Cole Named Principal of Sioux City High School

The Sioux City school board unanimously elected A. M. Cole formerly superintendent of Atlantic schools as principal of the Sioux City high school at 1800 dollars a year. He will assume duties in September and move this summer with his family. The News notes his strong qualifications and returns best wishes while lamenting his departure from this city.

School Board of Sioux City A. M. Cole Atlantic Schools Cole Crinnell College

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues

American League results include St Louis 7 Detroit 3. Philadelphia 3 New York 2. Chicago 4 Cleveland 0. Boston 4 Washington 5. National League games feature Chicago 7 Cincinnati 3. Pittsburgh 5 St Louis 7. Philadelphia 1 Boston 7. New York 3 Brooklyn 2. Association totals show Milwaukee Indianapolis 3 Minneapolis 12 Columbus 4 Louisville 9 Kansas City 2 Toledo and St Paul 7. Western League results list Des Moines 1 Lincoln 0 Denver 4 Prehlo 7.

St. Louis Detroit Philadelphia New York Chicago Cleveland Boston Washington National League Cincinnatti Pittsburg Brooklyn Milwaukee Indianapolis Minneapolis Columbus Louisville Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Des Moines Lincoln Denver Prehlo

Governor Cunmins to Speak in Anita Next Wednesday

Anita Republican reports Governor Cunmins will speak at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Anita opera house. Two Atlantic men arranged the event, hoping for a strong turnout and orderly behavior, amid prior criticisms from a past picnic. The governor has canceled all dates this week due to his grandson's death in Des Moines.

Commins Anita Cumming George MW. Pennell Harlan Atlantic Cunmins Des Moines

Baseball Feature At Town Fire Tourney On July Fourth

Baseball of a fast variety will be a feature of the southwest Town Fire men's tourney to be held in this city July 4 and 5. It is expected the Merchants' Greys will play one of two strong teams in morning games. Arrangements for the games are about perfected.

Southwest Town Merchants’ Greys K. P Castro Hall Griswold

Merchants Greys to meet Berg Matching Team next Sunday

The Merchants Greys schedule a game with the Berg Matching Company team of Omaha for next Sunday. The visitors are described as a fast age relation and the match is expected to be a wool one.

Greys Arlo Berg Matching Company Omaha

Personal items list noted in city social column

Shenandoah resident A W Wright visited Cardio yesterday while L Graham of Bear Grove township was reported ill. Ike Block traveled to Des Moines on business. J E Burger of Glenwood registered at the Cardio. Sam Havens is laid up with grip. his restaurant closed. Abe Ovanski returned from Des Moines on the noon flyer. Des Moines visitors Mesdames Moreland and Binkbine returned home after a visit. John Larson of Harlan was in town on business and registered at the Hotel Cardio. Join Peterson of Elkhorn was in town for business and to visit friends. Ross Anders returned to work at Melcher & Melcher after illness. Asa Taylor arrived back in the city after southern for location trip. George Needles, here weeks on business, departed for Boise Idaho. Ross Camlin improving Calumet restaurant premises. Mrs Hansen, recently from Fruita Colorado, rents rooms over Conrad store with her son Walter Scheel. W E Haynes and wife of Anita were in town. Haynes handled district court matters, Mrs Haynes shopped. Charles Bleck sent to Kansas City for his nephew’s death and is now at Excelsior Springs Mo for treatment. F P Rutherford and Cline of Rock Island were in the city on company business.

A. W. Wright Shenandoah Cardio L. Graham Bear Grove Township Ike Block Des Moines J. E. Burger Glenwood Sam Havens Abe Ovansky Mesdames Moreland Binkbine John Larson Harlan Peterson Elkhorn Ross Anders Melcher & Melcher Asa Taylor George Needles Boise Idaho Ross Camtlin Hansen Fruita Colo Conrad Walter Scheel

June Childs Battle Continues Amid War News

June Childs is very low as we go to press while wars are discussed for his recovery. His son-in-law, Dr. Schindel of Omaha, is expected in the city tonight due to his illness. Joe Herbert is reported without the sane, Mise Mallander gestures at the hospital, Carl Rowe improves at the hospital. Mrs. John Goold of Harlan returns home after a visit with her parents L. D. Thomas and wife in this city.

June Childs Dr. Schindel Omaha Joe Herbert Mise Mallander Carl Rowe John Goold Harlan L. D. Thomas

Partly cloudy with showers and storms forecast

Weather report for Jowa predicts partly cloudy skies tonight with showers and thunderstorms. East portions trend into Friday with warmer central areas and cooler northwest regions, followed by slightly cooler conditions Friday.

Jowa

Interurban Rail Line Talks At Audubon Meeting

Delegates from the Commercial exchange of Harlan and Audubon merchants hosted a joint event to promote an interurban railroad from Des Moines to Council Bluffs. About fifty Harlan residents attended with Audubon officials pledging to organize a cross county effort. The gathering at the Park hotel and courthouse drew numerous business leaders and farmers.

Interurbin Audubon Commercial Exchange of Harlan Cclub Kimbaliton Iowa Des Moines Council Blufts Audubon Club Park Hotel Rmnbon Commercial Club Court House

Branching Out Still Further Atlantic Canning Co Expands

The Atlantic Canning company continues expansion by adding new factories. After Fremont Nebraska and Shenandoah Iowa, a lease for the Audubon factory is being negotiated for the coming season, conditional on local corn supply meeting the plant’s needs. Audubon’s small facility has operated variably, but owners believe the larger company can make it profitable.

Atlantic Canning Company Fremont Neb Shenandoah Audubon Atlantic Company

Widows to Receive Increased Pension to Twelve Dollars

A 1908 pension bulletin from J S Pressnall outlines that widows minors and helpless children on the pension rolls will receive a rate increase to 12 dollars per month under the April 19 1908 act. No new application is needed as the raise will be paid with the next quarterly voucher. Retain current pension certificates until requested by the pension agent.

Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington J.s.pressnall Atlantic United States Pension Vy. W. Warner

Healing Salve For Burns And Nipple Soreness Ad

Cham berlain s Salve is praised as an excellent healing salve for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. It quickly eases burn pain and usually heals without scarring unless severe. Price is 25 cents and sold by Atlantic Drug Co. Rentzs welcome a daughter named Marie Helen born this afternoon. BE S. Harlan and wife plan a weeklong trip visiting Omaha Waukon.

Chamberlain Atlantic Drug Co

Social events note two society gatherings in Atlantic

A series of compliment parties for Mr and Mrs E A Shaw of Davenport concluded with a nine tables euchre party at the Old Homestead hosted by Mr and Mrs W A McWard and Mr and Mrs W A Follett. Miss Ethel Willis announces her engagement to Edward C Brown of Elmwood at a Moss avenue gathering with Miss Emma May Thompson visiting from Lacon. The wedding is planned for early fall and promises to be a highlight of the season.

E. A. Shaw Davenport Old Homestead W. A. Mc Ward W. A. Follett Shaw Peoria Anita Bruce Ethel Willis Moss Avenue Edward QC. Brown Elmwood Emma May Thompson Lacon Miss Willis Father and Son Central

Fire department committee sets tourney fund drive July 3 4

The fire department committee organizing the July 3 and 4 tournament met at the fire hall to finalize fundraising. Two pledge forms were prepared: one to cover potential losses and one for outright donations. They will solicit based on the latter option for donors preferring to give directly.

Miss Edna Johnson Weds George Van Winkle at Home

Miss Edna Johnson of this city married George Van Winkle of Stuart yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock at the Johnson home. Rev W M Elston officiated in the presence of about forty friends and relatives. The couple will reside in Stuart where the groom works as a Hawkeye Telephone engineer.

George Johnson Eda Johnson George van Winkle Stuart W. M. Elston Hawkeye Telephone Company

Thrashermen Farm Association Formed in Des Moines

A state organization of thrashermen was formed at the first Iowa thrashermen convention in Des Moines with about five hundred attendees. Officers named include President J. C. Cottrell and Secretary James Devin. Des Moines named as permanent meeting place for April gatherings, and next convention set for the third Tuesday of April 1909. The group aims to unite thrashermen, push better bridges and roads, and seek uniform thrashing rates while showcasing traction engines and thrashing machines in the Union yards.

Thrashermen Farm Association Thrashermen Iowa Thrashermen Des Moines J. C. Cottrell Kingsley James Devin Valley Junction Commercial Club Des Moines Union Yards

Stork and Dr Beaver Deliver Two Boys and a Girl

Sabbath morning near Bovee farm the stork and Dr. Beaver assisted in delivering a girl at Baer home, then a girl at John Clark son and wife, followed by a boy at Dressler place six miles south. The doctor and stork conveyed well wishes as the family welcomed a new baby and a son.

Stork Masy Af Agta Beaver Charles Dressler Stork Anita Republican

King of Anita Visits Kansas City for Medical Plans

The King of Anita, after weeks at Kansas and Missouri points visiting relatives and handling business, was seen in the city today on his way home. He plans to return to Kansas City before the next month and undergo an operation for the malady noted, with stationery available at the local office.

King of Anita Kansas Missouri Kansas City

K P Orchestra to Red Oak for big dance

Short news notes report the K P Orchestra traveling to Red Oak for a scheduled dance next week. Also covered are steer dealings in Chicago, a barn struck by lightning near Sarah, railroad officials visiting, a new soda fountain installation by J S Goss, a K P smoker, and the funeral of James McGovern with local and visiting attendees.

K.P. Orchestra Red Oak K. P. Orchestra Sam Ketes Sarah

Boil the Water Warns Consumers During System Work

Public notice urges water users to boil all drinking water while reservoir work continues. Officials explain that reservoir water may be forced into mains and could contain impurities. Schools are to install Akersons drinking fountains to reduce danger, though not sterilize water. Health Officer Dr Frank Porterfield and S. W. Straight sign the notice.

Health Department

Red Oak Interurban Extension Sparks Regional Activity

Junes Stier of the Atlantic, Northern and Southern received a call from Grant about a party of Red Oak men visiting Grant to discuss a proposed interurban line from Red Oak through Grant to Des Moines. Local interest aims to advance the extension, with anticipated opposition from Grant to any entanglement.

Red Oak Junes Stier Atlantic Grant Dee Moines Stier Hkels

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sioux City High School Board of Berg Pena Haynes Charles Bleck Excelsior Springs Messrs F. P. Rutherford Rock Island Cline Atlantic Cancing Company Commissioner of Pensions J. S. Pressnall Rentz Marie Helen Rentz Be, S. Harlan Waukon Edith Gillespie Fire Department Hollister Rocky Mountain Merrick N. W. Deering & Son Edna Johnson Howe al Nice T. T A. B. Ramsdell A. W. Eberhart McGovern James McGovern Watheil Daly Atlantic ‘Catholic Knights of Col. Tumbus Mesdaines Kelly O'Donnell Boxeman Mont
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