Old Timers to Clash With Merchants Greys for Fire Dept Fund
The Old Timers baseball club of local professionals and merchants will play the Merchants' Greys at the base ball park next Tuesday afternoon to raise funds for the fire department horse hose team. Organizer captain-manager H P Stobart lists a strong lineup and tickets go on sale soon with a fine for no purchase.
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Merchants’ Greys
Fire Department
H. P. Stobart
Farmers
Messenger
E. C. Allison
Greys
Maryville Takes the Game 10 to 4 Against Merchants Greys
Maryville defeated the Merchants Greys 10 to 4 in yesterday’s game. The report criticizes team infighting and argy-bargy with the scorer, urging players to work together and deliver a fair show for local fans.
Linen Sale Appeals to Thursday and Friday Shoppers
Special announcement states on sale lin en stock including Cluny lace trimmed doilies and table covers hand drawn linen dollies and center pieces stamped linens and hemstitched linens at greatly reduced prices for two days only on Thursday and Friday.
Weather Crop Bulletin for Week Ending August 3 1908
Des Moines Iowa notes excellent weather for field work and corn growth. Haying and harvesting near completion with thrashing general. Week saw high temperatures with cool nights on Thursday and Friday. Rainfall below normal and sun abundant, light showers on 29th and 30th providing relief. Corn growth rapid, some ears forming, little damage from dryness so far, rain beneficial. Oats yield better than expected though below average. wheat rye and barley fair to good. pastures and potatoes in good condition but would benefit from rain.
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Des Miones
Lond
Missouri River Divide
Raccoon
Des Moines
van Buren
Death of U S Senator William B Allison at Dubuque
A Dubuque telegram reports the death of Iowa's senior U S Senator William B Allison at age eighty in his home. Early details suggest a sudden passing likely from a stroke or similar cause, with no public illness announced. The loss prompts discussion on Republican party factional impact and broad condolences for a good man.
Miss Neff Married in Informal Cedar Falls Wedding
Clara Neff and Harvey G. Staton were married on Tuesday evening July 28 at 2604 Normal street Cedar Falls Iowa. The ceremony was performed by D Beeman of the Walnut street Baptist church Waterloo. The couple will reside in Eby Minnesota where Staton will teach in a public school. Hosts and friends extend best wishes.
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Miss Neff
Kate M. Neff
Normal Street
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Clara
Harvey G. Staton
D. Beeman
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Waterloo
Atlantic
Eby
Minn
Staton
Weather Note Shows 94 Degrees In Shade
The water works thermometer today registered 94 degrees in the shade, not so hot as yesterday but still going some.
Weather Tests Show Cooler Wednesday In Itowa
Generally fair tonight and Wednesday expected to be cooler. Tests of the new water pump were conducted this afternoon with two demonstrations near the Cuykendall residence and near the park, one involving throwing water to assess operation.
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Itowa
Cuykendall
Krambeck to Chicago for medical examination
Claus Krambeck the Marne stock raiser travels to Chicago Friday night for examination by surgeons regarding his illness. Joe John Rapp has been delivering mail since the department required three carriers to cover four routes during vacation.
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Claus Krambeck
Marne
Jerk
Chicago
Joe
John Rapp
People Coming and Going in Des Moines Area
James Harris returns to Des Moines as many locals travel for visits. A stream of names from Stuart to Omaha to Atlantic produce updates on guests, family trips, health, and upcoming departures. Notable mentions include Mrs. Hoffman’s Walnut visit, Miss Niles’ Council Bluffs trip, and Frank Anderson’s new baby.
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Lastine
Maine
Nels Jensen
Markey
Stuart
J. O. Fudge
C. W. Lewis
Harlan
Frankie Glass
Lewis
A. H. Hoffman
Walnut
Jap Pierce
Council Bluffs
R. C. Garver
Des Moines
Miss DeLong
J. B. Jones
Frank Anderson
W. J. Thomas
R. G. Phelps
Rahm
Ellen Phelps
Griswold
J. J. Leary
E. C. Gage
Shenandoah
J. A. McWard
Avoca
Ada Pellett
Atlantic Produce Company
Burttenschoen
John Feldman
Fred Roberts
Massachusetts
Luella Thompson
Big Springs
Neb
Edna Wells
Sed Conrad
Chicago
George Conrad
J. W. Cuykendall
Michigan
Canning Company
Otto Lassen
Omaha
Broderius
L. L. Holecome
Kate Baker
Osceola
Guthrie Center
R. Schultz
Art
Riverside
Cal
Poplar Street
Fred Woolsey
Rochester
Minn
School Board of
Cumberland
Ments
Clara Grobee
Fred
Miss
Grobee
Canning Factory Finishes Peas for the Year
The Atlantic Canning Company at six o'clock this evening finishes the pea pack for this year. The total will be around 15,000 cases, far below last year’s 40,000 due to crop shortages. The corn pack will start as soon as the corn is ready.
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Atlantic Canning Company
Chautauqua Chorus Rehearsal Tonight at Vose Hall
Chautauqua chorus plans a full attendance rehearsal at Vose Hall this evening. Directors urge all members to arrive on time and ready to sing.
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Vose Hall
Wanted A good German girl for a home
Classified notice seeking a suitable German girl to adopt or provide a home with a contact at Musson and phone number 356. A brief local government meeting at the court house addressed game bills and routine matters. Mr. Prather travels to Hastings to take his elderly father home after a visit nearby.
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Musson
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Cole Falls Short In Sioux City School Principal Race
Carlos M. Cole, former superintendent, nearly won the Sioux City high school principal post. J H Beveridge of Missouri Valley won the seven-member board’s vote four to three, taking the $2100 annual position as Cole takes up duties the first of the coming month. Supt Clifford leaves for Philadelphia for a new post.
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Carlos M. Cole
Sioux City
W. N.clifford
Council Bluffs
J. H. Beveridge
Missouri Valley
Beveridge
Cole
Supt
Clifford
Philadelphia
Bruff Defends Sidewalk Obligation in Atlantic Letter
James B. Bruff of Atlantic Iowa writes to the Evening News rebutting a Fair Play critique about sidewalk requirements. He asserts he owns southwest Block 118, has long been ready to build his portion, and argues no other block owner has been ordered for eleven blocks along Tenth Street. He questions why he alone should be singled out for mandatory repairs.
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Atlantic
Greys
Ito
The
Evening News
Fair Play
Jas. B. Bruté
Tenth
Mr. Bruff
James B. Bruff
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