Runaway accident claims life of O G Ballard near Big Horn
Sheridan Enterprise reports OG Ballard aged 70 died when a runaway horse or vehicle struck him between Big Horn and the schoolhouse. Injured survivor William Lorah, head wound, condition uncertain. Ballard burial planned in Atlantic Vermont. widow Mrs Sarah Ballard and many children survive. Senator Fred Blume aided arrangements. coroner Geo Levi Smith to lead inquest. Also a piano base ad note from Schmoller & Mueller in Philadelphia.
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Sheridan
Wyo
OG. R. Ballard
C. R. Ballard
Beaver Creek
William Lorab
Big Horn
Thomas Ballard
William Lorah
Mr. Lorah
Lorah
Ballard
Atlantic
Vermont
Geo Levi Smith
Sarah A. Ballard
Minnie Koerner
Kate Pattee
Thomas P. Ballard
O. C. Ballard
Robin A. Ballard
Jane Clark
Alfred BE
Andrews
L. Ballard
Grace L. Mantz
Bela Samson
Fred Blume
Iowa
George Levi Smith
Holland Woman Would Escape in Des Moines Getaway Attempt
Georgia Holland, back in Des Moines for highway robbery charges, attempted to escape from the city police court after claiming she was freed by Judge Stewart. She pleaded not guilty to robbing Joseph Andrews of $140 at Tenth and Cherry streets Friday. Her case is set for August 6.
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Register
Georgia Holland
Des Moines
Joseph Andrews
Tenth
Cherry Streets
Atlantic
Stewart
Holland
Their Golden Wedding Day at Grove Township
Mr and Mrs Wilson Prall celebrate their golden wedding tomorrow at their Grove township farm home. Married August 4 1859 the couple has shaped the county’s growth with Prall’s land expanding from eighty to about a thousand acres. They have six living children and numerous relatives plan to attend the milestone in a century old family setting.
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Grove Township
Wilson Prall
Ohio
Gabriel and
Mary (Heaton) Prall
New West
Grove City
County
Nelson Pratt
Prall
George B. Prall
Thomas W. Prall
Mary H. Bell
R. Bell
John B. Prall
Eva Haines
Red Oak
Viola Darling
Milt Darling
South Dakota
Pratt
Married Couple Clarence Minor and Lela Johnson Wed in Omaha
Clarence Minor employed at the brick yard and Lela Johnson a Majestic singer were married in Omaha yesterday and will return to this city soon to reside at Fifth and Olive streets. They plan to make their home here after a short stay in Omaha.
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Omaha
Clarence Minor
Miss. Lela Johnson
Brick Yard
The
Majestic
Fifth and
Olive Streets
J. V. Emmert Confined by Illness at Goss'druz Store
J. V. Emmert of the Goss'druz store is bedbound with a high fever and a serious illness. Officials report no lasting complications expected. he remains under medical care and observation.
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J. V. Emmert
Goss’druz
Twin Boys for Emery Hauntchen and Wife
Emery Hauntchen and his wife, living north of the city, welcomed a new pair of twin baby boys. The infants arrived at their home Friday of last week, adding joy to the family.
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Emery Hauntchen
Goodspeeds Auto Burned Up on Colorado Trip
From Colorado by Rail reports that the Goodspeed automobile, a Reo touring car, burned at Ft. Collins during the trip to Colorado. Mr. Goodspeed and family are returning home by rail, with no insurance on the car. Details of the accident are not yet known.
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Frank Nebe
Goodspeed
Mr. Goodspeed
Colorado
Knights of Py wisdom selects delegates at meeting
W E Emerson was chosen as delegate and J Young as alternate to the grand lodge meeting in Sioux City next week. Chas Block and Cal Leach were chosen with Chas Grubb as Block’s alternate, but with neither able to attend, another election was held last evening to fill the vacancies. Frank Pellett will lecture at Buck Creek church on Wednesday evening, August 4 at eight o’clock.
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Lodge of Knights of Pythings
Castle Hall
W .E. Emerson
J. Young
Grand Lodge of the Order
Sioux City
Chas. Block
Cal Leach
Chas. Grubb
Frank Pellett
Buck Creek
North Dakota land man visits with local officials
E N Wolever the North Dakota land man left today with Capt Mul lins and T M Harris to inspect lands he represents. The manager does not employ noisy methods yet appears to be selecting citizens for proposals, suggesting he must have a solid offer.
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North Dakota
E. N. Wolever
Capt. Mullins
T. M. Harris
Mgr. Wolever
New Nine Pound Son for Barnhart Family
The paper reports the birth of a nine pound son to Frank Barnhart and his wife, a welcome addition noted by many friends. Also mentioned is Mrs. S. E. Green improving today, regaining use of her limbs and overall health. Lead products and supplies at Fred Alexander's remain highlighted.
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Frank’ Barnhart
S. E. Green
City Council Tonight Sees Regular Session on Town Business
The FRANK RHODY City.Council meets in regular session tonight to transact the municipality’s routine affairs. City officials, including council members, are expected to discuss standard items and municipal matters pending in the current agenda.
Edison Records at Fred Alexander’s Store
Edison records appear at Fred Alexander’s shop in a brief listing with price and stock notes. The ad notes all Edison records available for sale to local customers in the area.
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Edison
Dwtf
Fred Alexander
War With Greece Seems Imminent In Crete Landing Attempt
Four transports with troops sailed from Constantinople for Crete accompanied by the Turkish fleet and a landing was planned. War with Greece appeared likely. Frank Snouffer home. F J Snouffer, veteran blacksmith, returned from a Colorado Springs trip and prepared to resume work. On the train home he met B A Goodspeed who recounted the loss of his automobile by fire, with few details available in the moment.
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Turkey
Greece
Constantinople
Crete
Frank Snouffer
F. J. Snouffer
Colorado Springs
B. A. Goodspeed
Mr. Goodspeed
Town Patents Granted This Week Reported by Snow Co
A list of patents granted this week includes pneumatic tire armor by R. C. Gorham of Dunlap and a leveling mechanism for traction engines by G. B. Griffin and N. R. Johnson of Sioux City. Other inventors cover candy pails, pulverizer and planter, cylinder ring, and gas engine. Contact C. A. Snow & Co. in Washington for copies.
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Snow & Co
Washington, D. C
Evans
Council Bluffs
R. C. Gorham
G. B. Griffin
N. R. Johnson
Sioux City
J. E. Houghland
Elden
J. G. Truebland
Belle Plain
H. M. Yager
Davenport
C. A. Snow & Co
Washington, D.C
Cuykendall Buys New Auto Premier Touring Car
J. W. Cuykendall recently purchased a Premier touring car from the Atlantic Automobile Company for 2600. Fred Beems, his driver, is learning the car’s workings in preparation for operating it.
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Cuykendall
J. W. Cuykendall
Atlantic Automobile Company
Fred Beems
New Telephone Directory From Iowa Bell Office
The local office prints a new directory with many additional phone listings not in the prior issue. Bell Telephone Company reports improved service and equipment boosting business as a result.
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Iowa Telephone Company
Bell
Wilds Returns to Mobility in Wheeled Chair
W A Wilds, the traveling man injured weeks ago by a baby buggy fall, now moves about in a wheeled chair. He has not regained use of his lower limbs but doctors hope improvement may come with time.
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Wilds
W. A. Wilds
Merchants' Greys Tackle Cedar Rapids Next Sunday
The Merchants' Greys face Cedar Rapids next Sunday in a fast game. The squad mixes Rock Island workers with semi-professionals and a few three bye league players, heightening the anticipation of a strong contest.
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Cedar Rapids
Merchants’ Greys
Rock Island
Getting the Place In Shape At Havens Restaurant
Will P. Murray, who bought the Havens restaurant business, is remodeling the place and plans several improvements. He has placed an advertisement in this issue inviting attention to the revamped business.
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Will P. Murray
Havens
Weather forecast from a 19th century clipping
Forecast for Iowa Portly region shows cloudy skies with probable showers in the eastern portion. Tonight cools further with a pleasant, safe feeling. Advertisement notes Inge's Little Liver Pills sold by W T Palmer & Co Drug Store.
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Inge
W. T. Palmer & Co
Local snippets recount visits and visits and travels
H and Bartley display a new car. M P Conway attends to Davenport business. Joe Wert and son from Chicago visit the John Wert home. Mrs B R Bircher and Minneapolis relatives visit Davenport. Old Iowa Trust Bank building gets a new awning today. Miss Mary Dolan returns to Davenport after visiting Mrs M McBarry. Land men conduct excursions for prospective buyers. North window at Winne establishment is lowered to match the south. Mrs Frank Whitcomb returns home from a theater tour to visit her mother Mrs Gothard. H M Boorman departs on the flyer for Cha Utah qua lecture tour remaining the week. Chas Block and wife, B A Wood and wife, and Miss Mattie Block plan a few weeks in Manitou near Pike’s Peak.
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B. R. Bircher
Minneapolis
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Mary Dolan
Davenport
M. McBarry
Winne Establishment
Frank Whitcomb
Gothard
H. M. Boorman
Chas. Block
B. A. Wood
Mattie Block
Manitou
Pike's ' Peak
Atlantic Visitors And Travels Report
Atlantic residents and visitors are noted in a sequence of short items. Mrs. Frank Trailor and Miss Blanche Johnson are listed as passengers and visitors tied to Atlantic while John Findley and John Swinburne are noted as Atlantic callers. Several residents including Richard Johnson Miss May Derby Mrs. H M Hughart and Mrs. R E Roberts are recorded as traveling or visiting in or from Atlantic during the week.
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Frank Trailor
Atlantic
Richard Johnson
Blanche Johnson
John Findley
May Derby
Lois Everetts
Audubon
John Swinburne
H. M. Hughart
Dr. Wilder
Maine
R. E. Roberts
Arthur Trailor
G. H. Chenoweth
Elva Mathies
R. E. Derby
Walnut
Turk
Vena
William
George Gray
W. G. Nunn
D. R. Miller
Ed Boiler
Oleson
Bendixen
Anna Remsen
Ida Krambeck
Chas, Blake
Simon Blake
Olof Remsen
Des Moines
Chas
Thomas
Don
Anita and
Adair
John Walker
Marriage Licenses For Clyde Gaines And Stella Gant
Clyde Gaines of Atlantic and Stella Gant of Atlantic appear on marriage license notices. A separate residence listing notes the MacEniry residence at 400 Hast Fifth Street is for sale with inquiries directed to the address above. (Listing text appears garbled)
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Clyde Gaines
Atlantic
Stella Gant
MacEniry
Hast
Old Time Resident Daniel Skipton Dies in Council Bluffs
Daniel Skipton, aged eighty, a long time county resident, died at his home in Council Bluffs after a six week illness. He settled in Cumberland in 1872 and moved to Council Bluffs about 18 months ago. Survived by wife and ten children including Frank and Robert Skipton, with many relatives in Cumberland, Massena, Jones County and De Soto. Funeral services set for 10 oclock tomorrow in Cumberland with interment in Massena Cemetery.
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Daniel Skipton
Council Bluffs
Cumberland
J. H. Lane
Con Mathies
S. A. Harrison
Frank Skipton
Robert Skipton
Wood
Jones County
Frank Marlowe
Nash
Hooper
DeSoto
Hal Conrad
Massena
City Ditch and Gutter Litter Must Be Stopped
Notice from Mayor S. W. W. Straight warns that throwing grass brush and rubbish into city ditches and gutters blocks culverts causes overflow and city expense. Offense punishable by a fine.
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S. W. W. Straight
Chautauqua Tent Event At Sunny Side Park
A prominent preacher endorses this year’s Atlantic Chautauqua noting many programs. The event runs from August 21 to 29 at Sunny Side Park and offers an educative uplifting opportunity for the public. Write to J S Farlan for program details and order a tent.
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Chautauqua
Atlantic
Sunny Side Park
J. S. Farlan
A Minor Operation Near Wiota Hospital
The little daughter of Henry Thompson and wife of near Wiota was operated on at the hospital today for adenoids.
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Henry Thompson
Wiota
Association Rejects All Bids For Cemetery Walk
The cemetery association met to open bids on the cemetery walk but adjourned to ten o clock and voted to reject all bids. A committee of J A Mc Ward T G Steinke and J S Harlan was named to secure a contract in a day or so with a price under the lowest bid. Con Enright was the lowest bidder among those submitted.
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Cemetery Association
J. A. McWard
T. G. Steinke
J. S. Harlan
Con Enright
Proper cough remedy touts gentle bowel movement
The article promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as the proper treatment for coughs and colds, claiming it first eases bowels. It notes the syrup is pleasant and prompt acting, suitable for children, and sold by W. T. Palmer & Co. drug store.
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W. T. Palmer & Co
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Cass County
Schmoller & Mueller Piano Company
Chestnut Street
Dwtt
Roy Hedges
Will Obserrve
Old Farm
Schmoller & Mueller
Schmoller & Mueller’s
Iowa Telephone Co
Bon Ton Bakery
West & Williams
Green
S. Bow
Johnson
Jacobsen
H. D
Lehman, W
Needles C. W
Perkins
Jas
Nickalson
Occidental Hotel
Kimballton Construction Co
Dievegle
Schiappacasse
Trede
Saece
Conrad
Fred Alexander’s
Fred Alexander's
Mrs. Green
Gale
Frank Rhody
H. &. Bartley
M. P. Conway
Joe Wert
Son of
Chicago
John Wert
Marne
Daniel W. Skipton
Coun
Cil Bluffs
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