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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1908
Page
5
Eighty members from the previous legislature enter renomination bids for state offices. The roster lists 69 representatives and 11 senators seeking to hold their seats, with Republicans and Democrats from numerous counties filing in both chambers.
Real estate transfer notices show M P Conway and wife selling parcels to Hermin Rucker with several fractional undivided interests in 74 87 sub, plus 5 8 86 100 acres, and 85 100 in se corner NW 44 all in 74 87. A B Worley and wife convey to Maggie A Worley undivided interests in multiple tracts. Trinity Boai s Church conveys undivided to F H Whitney. Claud E Blakesley and wife sell to Fred Rison lot 4 in Anita subdivision with mortgage. Geo M Needles to Charles W Needles property with several tracts and money. Robert Garside and wife sell to Arthur J day property on Me 2-75-04 with mortgage. Hamilton Wilcox and wife convey to Tra 1. Weich 6 10 ft of al Ya lot 7 Wilcox addition with $50.
The Wakefield inebriacy case jury returned a sealed verdict around 1:20 Saturday night after deliberation. Judge Macy instructed that the verdict remain sealed until court reconvenes tomorrow, with reports claiming the defendant was found not guilty.
The Cass county association plans a large fair scheduled for September 14 to 17 with special days for old soldiers and children, Atlantic day, and Anita day. Speed events include 2:27 trot for 300 2:22 pace for 20 and a half mile run for 75 on Tuesday the 13th. Wednesday features 2:30 trot for 200 2:30 pace for 200 and a mile run for 75. Thursday offers 2:20 trot for 300 2:18 pace for 200 and a three quarter mile dash for 50. Superintendents cover horses cattle sheep hogs manufacturers fruits art hall pantry stores domestic arts sewing machines musical instruments fine arts graded schools flowers and plants. Many pens and stalls are already reserved and premium lists near completion.
Atlantic plans a May opening for a new moving picture theater at the old Whipple and Shrock stand. Seats are arriving, prices set at a dime, and manager Mr. Kandy aims for first class entertainment.
Judge Wheeler set May 4 as the hearing date on the case challenging Clerk Battey or Pottawattan counts seeking removal from office. Judge Green is expected to preside at the hearing.
Filing by Harry Hopley son of Peter Hopley exposes a joke on county Democrats as he switches to the Republican ticket. The report notes Hopley claimed to be a lifelong Democrat while filing as a Republican candidate and supplying party allegiance affidavits amid a list of Republican and Democratic township trustees, clerks, and assessors in several townships.
Carroll edged Atlantic 3 to 1 in a Saturday baseball game after trailing 1 0 until the sixth inning. Jake White pitched for Atlantic, Theo Wayney and teammates rallied in the seventh to clinch. Afterward Carroll High School held a reception for the visitors with Professor Blodgett renewing old ties.
Patent attorneys report this week grants including a Cedar Rapids camera fixture and blind, a Nevada heating drum, a Keokuk bag tie with pivoted case, a Davenport filter, a Katona lay elevator, and other items. Send 10 cents for copies with the date to C. A. Snow & Co. Washington D C.
An Atlantic Northern and Southern line trip to Kimballton will be run on Sunday May 10 reversing an earlier error that had planned June departure. Organizers anticipate a large turnout as many locals have never traveled the line.
Mrs A B Sims of Des Moines spoke last evening at the M E church on Why I Gave's Up Cards. A well filled congregation heard her forceful and logical address praising plain talk and practical faith.
Fire department and a large crowd responded this afternoon to a blaze in five barrels of tar at the rear of the Daisy Stock Food Company's plant on lower Chestnut street. The conflagration was not serious.
The advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea strengthens the stomach kidneys and liver and revitalizes the whole body. It promotes tea or tahlets for five cents through Atlantic Drug Co in the Evening News.
The June 2 commencement at the Pera House will award diplomas to forty-one students who completed the Atlantic schools program. President McLain of the State University will deliver the commencement address, while the May 31 baccalaureate at the Congregational church will be given by Rev. J. George of the Presbyterian church. The class colors are wine and white, and the roster lists twenty-nine graduates including Edith Anderson and Jake White among others.
Peter Schnitzen formerly of Atlantic Nebraska prepares to move his wife and daughter to York where he has been learning the business of showing moving pictures. He will store household goods in Atlantic before relocating after securing a home. A respected employee of Christensen Bros. Store for fourteen years and manager of the Merchants Greys baseball team, Schnitzen is praised as industrious and civic minded.
Partly cloudy tonight with showers turning to a light snow flurry. Tuesday expects fair skies, with temperatures holding steady at a constant level.
A chilly crowd saw the Merchant's Greys defeat Berg Clothing from Omaha 12 to 7 at the local diamond. Strong hitting from Ross and G Franklin powered Atlantic while Sargent and Cross kept Omaha at bay with seven strikeouts apiece. Stolen bases by Ross and H Franklin highlighted a dominant local performance, with timely hits and solid fielding securing the win.
George Largent, about 40 and unmarried, walked from the city to a residence southwest of town. He asked for lodging, crawled into a hay mow, fell and broke three ribs. He is at Mrs Southerland's hospital, improving as expected. Known in Griswold, he had little money last night. Death Claims Two More In Area: Mrs Henry Franks dies of typhoid fever at home ten miles south, leaving husband and seven children. funeral Wednesday from home with Rev Charles, burial in Atlantic cemetery. Jacob Kessler dies at home twelve miles east, age 84, from old age and heart trouble, leaving three sons and a wife.
GG W Ehle for Lamsor Bros & Co of Chicago arranging a new branch office locally. They plan an office over Lie Town Prust and Savings Bank, next to the Bunton office, in the near future.
Local high school boys’ ball game likely against Carroll next Saturday at the Atlantic grounds. Manila had been scheduled but canceled the date, making Carroll the probable opponent for the crowd.
Dr Morris and C B Herring escaped injury when a fear-stricken team of horses charged downhill toward their auto after a cat hauling wagon frightened the horses. The Boggs pair, ahead in a bogey, were struck. Mrs Boggs was unconscious but later regained consciousness and injuries were not life threatening.
In Atlantic City changes unfold as Dr. H P Stobart, recently assisting with the city directory, takes over Farmers Messenger on May 4 replacing W B Lewis who moves to a claim near Grover Colorado C Kennedy moves on after selling his share to James TH Brice and will retire from the business Stobart is praised as an exceptional editor and hustler with strong newspaper experience.
Jury returns a not guilty verdict in the Wakefield case. The decision is reported as the official outcome.
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