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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1909
Page
5
Atlantic pitchers White and Sargent rested as Dahlberg pitched a complete game shutout, allowing seven hits. Cedar Rapids managed only a single baserunner to third base, while Atlantic scored six in the third, one in the fourth, four in the fifth, and six in the eighth. Key miscues and timely hits fueled the Greys’ victory led by Dahlberg.
Stolen bases recorded for S Marshall three, Barnhart, Ross, H Franklin, H Marshall, Dahlberg. Double plays including Hammond to Preston to S Marshall. Dahlberg struck out nine, Thill eight. Walks awarded to Thill and Privatsky twice, Dahlberg. H Marshall added a three base hit, Franklin a home run. Dahlberg and Thill hit by pitches. Schnechenberger, Wiles, Danberg behind plate. Umpires Schnitzen, White, Sargent. scorer Pressnall. Notes: Schnitzen retired sixth with lame foot. White and Sargent completed umpires. H Marshall's three bagger cleared left field. G Franklin homered after ball disappeared in grass. It was Sam Marshall’s return to local diamond. Humboldt to play next Sunday. Complete change of program at The Unique tonight. Save $100 at Schmoller and Mueller piano sale, 319 Chestnut Street. Last chance to vote in baby contest at The Unique tonight. Emmert update: J W Emmert in hospital, condition stable. Read the News.
G Le Herring of the Atlantic Auto Company reports receipt at his Council Bluffs garage of fifteen carloads of Ford automobiles, totaling forty five machines. The shipment came via the Northwestern railroad to the Bluffs due to trouble with the Rock Island. From Council Bluffs the Herring agencies in the region will be supplied, signaling strong business. Also notes vacation for E P Chase, a hospital operation on Scott Linn, a baby show finale, and local notices about the Unique venue and residents traveling to Ohio and Yellowstone Park.
A three year old girl died when a yard swing failed under her. She slipped on a block to climb, was caught by the rope under her chin, breaking her neck. The mother found her dead. funeral planned for tomorrow at 4 PM in Schnaker cemetery. Neighbors bore the injured father home for burial.
Harry Jones of the Atlantic National Bank accounting force takes a vacation to visit his mother in Davenport and elsewhere. The News expresses fatherly interest, hoping his days away are filled with pleasure.
Atlantic Fire Department volunteers await the horse hose wagon newly funded by local donations. Residents will be invited to view the outfit once it arrives and is hitched for sale consideration.
A refined afternoon luncheon was hosted Saturday by Misses Blanche Patricia and Georgiana Bunton at their Poplar Street home. About twenty five guests attended enjoying six course service amid garden floral decor. Out of town guests included Misses Mac Backus Hazel Lodge Nora Broe of Walnut and Miss Plumer of Sioux City.
Bert Petite of Bennett Petite, Scotts Bluff Land and Irrigation Co, returned from the first trip to Scotts Bluff praising the irrigated lands. He says homes, towns, schools, churches and farms all attest to the land’s value as 30 Omaha buyers purchased land totaling about $100,000 on the excursion.
The News commends the city for cleaning drinking troughs after neglect left them dirty. Horses now drink from clear troughs, and enamel coating is suggested to keep them clean and attractive, preventing a repeat of last week’s condition for Atlantic City and other communities.
A grand concert will be held at the Congregational church in the evening of the 46th inst for the benefit of the church choir. It will be directed by Prof. R V Miller with James F Roach head of Highland Park vocal dept Mrs Fulton Miss Robinson of the Oaks and Carl Litterst as assistants. Mrs Hamlet will be the accompanist. Everything in leads oils turpentine varnishes ochres stains and enamels at Fred Alexander's.
Dr Ralph Wallace of Rockport formerly with the Atlantic boy class of 1897 arrived Sunday for a county visit with relatives. He heads to Minneapolis for the National meeting of osteopathy, where he is a noted practitioner and an admired member of the alumni. Edison records available at Fred Alexanders.
Notice states the walk to the cemetery contract has been awarded to Kim Bailton Construction Company. Subscriptions are now due. treasurer B A Wood and secretary J S Harlan will collect payments to ease the committee’s workload. Subscribers should pay when approached by the named officers. Also mentions local ads for Prev Alexander’s with offers on organs and Edison records.
A stream of brief notes lists Miss Maude Kellogg from Maine visiting the city, Rowley King chasing a land deal to O'Neil Nebraska, and Cecil Chenoweth of Wiota spending Sunday with his parents. Several families travel for visits, prairie ministers preach, and locals head to Des Moines and Manning for jobs, church duties, or relatives.
L W Niles cashier Atlantic National Bank along with Russ Hodgkins and wife returned from a western tour ending in Seattle and San Francisco. The party visited Denver Salt Lake Ashland and Los Angeles attended the Elks meeting in Seattle and enjoyed the exposition. Mrs Niles and Marie remained in Seattle while the men continued home via the coast. Russ praised the west’s welcome and the trip was filled with pleasant experiences.
Agent Taylor of the Rock Island road has returned to Atlantic Sunday morning after a pleasant sightseeing tour in the northwest. He says the trip was enjoyable but is glad to be back in harness.
C L Herring president of the Allan Automobile Company in Omaha is praised for the team’s performance during the Gin Glidden tour. Friends in Iowa and Nebraska send congratulations as the group earns many perfect scores.
Mr and Mrs Chas R Hunt departed on the Mountaineer Sunday night bound for Denver Colorado. Mr Hunt will inspect ranching interests there and Mrs Hunt joins for pleasure. They expect to be away several weeks.
Mr and Mrs Jap Pierces 13 year old son has typhoid fever. Mr and Mrs Chas Sharp's baby is sick with summer complaint. Mr and Mrs Evans of Hickory street have a very sick baby. Mrs Will Frost is quite sick. Mrs Crowley Cole and baby have been on the sick list for a few days.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Tl G Curtis were held at the family residence on Sunday afternoon. Rev George delivered a touching address and the Ladies Quartette provided musical numbers. Interment followed in the Atlantic cemetery family plot. A large gathering paid last respects to a good woman including Mrs George Griffith of Walnut and her mother Mrs Long, an old friend. WANTED A place to get milk in the east part of town. Call Musson phone 243.
The forecast indicates generally low temperatures tonight and Tuesday with no major shifts. Only slight cooling or warming expected, with calm conditions likely across the region.
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