Red Oak and Des Moines Interurban Railway Plans
The Red Oak and Des Moines Interurban Railway Company plans a 68 mile route from Red Oak to Des Moines with steam freight and gas motor passenger cars. A four week survey aims to map the line, using expert engineers and a transit man, with surveys existing for Adel to Des Moines and Red Oak to Greenfield. Executive changes prompt a move to hire professional staff to manage ongoing operations and expenses. Secretary Spencer reports gas electric cars from General Electric, 60 feet long, seating 46, with steam exhaust heat, storage battery lighting, two 109 horsepower motors, water tanks, braked air system, and baggage space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak and
Des Moines Inter- Urban Railway Company
Atlantic Northern
Red Oak Sun
B. Schreiner
Des Moines
Red Oak
George Mickel
Roger Ferguson
Hal Ferguson
Adel
Greenfield
Beecessary
Sid Bornd
Spencer
General Electric Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Landlord Lien Ties Up Harrison Bakery Assets
A landlord on Chestnut Street owns a building once occupied by the Harrison bakery. With rent unpaid totaling about 120 dollars, A T Powell has attached the remaining property left in the building after the Harrisons quit. Creditors face little return as there is barely enough to cover Powell’s claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.T. Powell
Lower
Chestnut Street
Harrison’ Bakery
Harrisons
Map of Proposed Route for A N S Southern Extension
The Elliott Graphic presents a map of the planned Southern extension of the A. N. & S. from Grant to Villisca. The route is described as a straight line, not deviating more than a mile at any point between the two termini.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Grant
Villisca
Burr goes to Indianapolis to inspect mail unloading device
F H Burr leaves for Indianapolis after word that a local mail unloading device infringes his patents. He plans to protest if tests confirm the claims, noting air operation and a receptacle similar to his Burr design. He will then spend Tuesday in Chicago and return Wednesday for the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Burr
Indianapolis
Indiana
Mr. Burr
Indianapols
Burr
Chicago
Killed by Mail Order Alcohol Damages Settled
A Bedford Iowa husband died after drinking wood alcohol sent by Montgomery Ward & Co. He ordered grain alcohol via the firm catalog but received dangerous wood alcohol. The firm paid Mrs. H A Robbins $1250 in settlement before court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward & Co
H. A. Robbins
Bedford
Iowa
Robbins
Chicago
Orontgomery Ward & Co
Iit Court
Former Edna Township Man Dead From Cholera Morbus
Louis S. South a former Edna township resident died in Greenfield last Monday from cholera morbus. At 41 he left a wife and three children. Parents E. J. and Mrs South rushed to Greenfield after word of his illness, but he had already passed. He was buried at Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Township
Louis S. South
Greenfield
E. J. South
Cumberland
Little Girl Dead in Cumberland After Dance Fatigue
Nine year old Ethel Snyder, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Snyder, Cumberland, died last Sunday from effects of St Vitus dance attributed to overexertion. Funeral at Massena Baptist Church Monday. interment in Massena cemetery. Born December 12, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Ethel Snyder
Alfred. Snyder
Cumberland
Massena Baptist Church
Visit to Griswold and Clarinda Reveals Unknown Status
A fragment reports Clerk of the Courts C. B. Clovis and his wife and son visiting Griswold and Clarinda and touring the state insane hospital. It notes he saw John Hudspethy formerly of this city and mentions Hudspeth’s physical health as good but uncertain mental condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hudspeth
C. B. Clovis
Griswold
Clarinda
State Insane Hospital
John Hudspethy
John
Children Free Admission At Chautauqua Grounds Lecture
Local event invites all children to attend a night lecture at the Chautauqua grounds titled Beyond the Klondike with free entry for minors. The event promises an engaging address to the community and a lively program for families tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Grounds
the Klondike
Chautauqua Opens in Sunnyside Park Amid Festive Weather
The sixth Chautauqua assembly in this city opened with ideal day weather and moonlit nights at Sunnyside park. Attendance was strong with a well filled tent for most programs. Saturday featured a superb chorus under Prof. Crawford, praised for its harmony and power. Sunday included Rev E S Hill’s welcome and Dr Waters' sermon The Portrait of a Soul. The schedule previewed additional concerts, lectures, and children’s free entry for the Klondike illustrated show tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Assembly
E. Crawford
Crawford
Mesdames
H. W. Fulton
W. J. Deering
Dr. Hammer
H. G. Dacken
P. S. Appleman
Misses Egbert
C. Hedges
Misses Pearl Taylor
Rose Davenport
Rowena Bailey
Jessie Locke
Rose Lewis
Opal Byers
Lottie Bonnet
Pansy Riggs
Rosella Barnes
Leila Johnson
Edith Andrews
Jessie Shannon
Dean Newcomb
Margaret Gittens
Lizzie Hoenke
Eva Johnson
Ada Pellett
Frankie Glass
Maude Glass
Altos
Mesdames Chas
Grubb
M. E
Quint
I. McFarland
P. I. Appleman
Mary V. Robinson
Ethel Newcomb
Florence Barnes
Altie Wilkin
Effie, Locke
Bertha Hoenke
Lilly Riges
Clara Johnson
Midred Pudge
Amanda Wissler
Zella Lynch
Myrtle Wert
Mayme Wert
M. E. Quint
Scott Linn
Wm. Hendee
J. Weitzel
Worthing
A. M. Petite
Edwin G.tte
Milt Darling
H. G. Dacen
Bassos
R. Beaver
Wm. Wissler
Cecil Batley
Robt. Phelps
Raymond Duncan
Chester Eckles
Ed Hupp
H. G. Egbert
Braun Thos
Whitney E. Crawford
Hamlet
C. W. Cary
Raymond Cary
Miller
Clarence
Hedges
Pee Solo
Sylvester A. Long
Waters
Mrs. Apple
George
Dodson
Webster
Dr. Hill
H. M. Boorman
Grant, City
Anita Takes Well Played Game
Atlantic suffers a 2 to 1 defeat as Anita pitchers limit hits. Rothermell allows three hits for Anita while Reese holds Atlantic to two. Smith catches for Atlantic, Harry Franklin tabs Anita, and Forshay delivers two base hits. Time two hours with Worthing umpiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Atlantic
Rothermell
Anita Bunch
Reese
Grant Township
Smith
Harry Franklin
H. Franklin
Forshay
Osborne
Dahlberg
Sargent
Morgan
Worthing
Scorer
Brown
R.H. PO
Ross
White
Marshall
Wright
Herbert
Franklin
Banbere
H. PO
A. B. Ganiene
Vinall
Lowell
Northup
Todhunter
Forshap
Governor Johnson to Speak at Chau Tauqua Rally Friday
Gov Johnson is slated to address the Chau Tauqua Friday afternoon drawing a large crowd. The event invites residents and supporters to hear the governor speak, with thousands expected to attend.
Postmaster Williams Secures City Coping
Postmaster W. C. Williams of Atlantic is credited with obtaining the handsome coping around the government building grounds. He began with a modest request for a small piece at the front, then asked for more and, with the help of Congressman Smith, obtained the entire installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postmaster Williams
W. C. Williams
Atlantic
Williams
Congressman Smith
Chautauqua Schedule and Governor Johnson Visit
Morning and evening program notes list Bible study by Rev. George and lectures by Mrs Florence May brick plus Hungarian Orchestra performances and a cartoonist appearance by Pitt Parker. Special trains yesterday and next Friday will carry Gov Johnson to the city with a non-partisan committee hosting him at Park hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt
Parker
Johnnson
Griswold
Audubon
Johnson
Park Hotel
J. W. Cuykendall
J. W. Blake
W. W. Eller
Albert Johnson
I. S. Rattenberg
S. W. W. Straight
J. ¥. McGovern
Wim. Malone
H. C., Gillett
Casper Beekman
A. Wilkin
T. ‘B. Hutchison
M. P. Conway
Chas. Blakesley
Noted Local Visits and Travels Across States
Col orado visitor C P Hubbard stops in Colorado points while Elizabeth Reed spends Sunday in Anita with her sister. Mrs O C Eggers visits Avoca and Omaha. Cecelia McMenamin travels to Maine for a short visit. W W MecConvill of Council Bluffs visits with his mother. Mrs A J Hostetler and children return home from Nebraska. J P Harris of Lewis drives to visit friends. Miss Dorr of Extra plans a Maine visit between trains. Lawrence Forsyth spends vacation at Griswold with family. John Hancox has a neck boil treated and wears a bandage. C C Spear of Maine visits for business and friends. Emma Balding plans a Seattle departure soon. Oscar Grulke returns from Hancock and stays locally. Miss Harriet Snively departs for San Jose, Calif. H M Boorman lectures at Grant City Chautauqua. Clarence Millhollen recovers from fall and can move about. H C Gage and family return to Glenwood by auto. Mrs J H Chambers and Mrs R Jones join for a visit. Chas Schmidt Jr and party from Avoca attend Chautauqua. Bert Frost and wife move to live with Mrs Frost’s father. farm workers hired nearby. Sed Conrad from Chicago recovers from muscular rheumatism but remains in pain. Revs A Hemann F W Heinke J P Guenther and F Ehlers attend Lutheran minister conference at Laverne Ia. Mrs J B Johnson of Elkhorn shows progress after Omaha operation. Mr and Mrs Ben Enfield and children visit Council Bluffs before returning to Cook Neb. Enfield recalls Atlantic days and old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Hubbard
Colorado Points
Elizabeth Reed
Anita
O. C. Eggers
Avoca
Omaha
Cecelia McMenamin
Maine
Miss Dorr
Extra
Lawrence Forsyth
Griswold
John Hancox
Meredith Implement
C. C. Spear
Emma, Balding
Seattle
Oscar Grulke
Han~ ‘Cock
Harriet Snively
Meade
San Jose
Calif
H.M. Boorman
Grant City
Chautauqua Assembly
Clarence Millhollen
H. C. Gage
Glenwood
J. H. Chambers
Robt. Jones
Chas. Schmidt, Jr
Bertha Kohl
Julia Niemann
Bert Frost
J. B. Johnson
Elkhorn
Ben Enfield
Council Bluffs
Cook
Neb
Mr. Enfield
Lewis
Enfield
Atlantic
City Meat Markets Set New Early Closing Hours
Beginning Tuesday August 11 all meat markets in the city will close at 8 80 p m daily except Saturdays when closing time is 10 p m This adjustment governs evening operations across the markets and affects shoppers and staff.
Real Estate Transfers August 7 1908
Real estate transfers dated August 7 1908 involve Jemel I and spouse selling to W Pf Woodward the fractions of out lots and adjacent parcels. Deed recorded with $3490 value by Lewis and associates. Also Edwards A Cooper and wife to Geo Parham with lots 1 2 2 in Atlantic addition, value $350. Edna M Harrison and husband to Evveness Stacks with lots in Atlantic addition, value $400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemel I
W. Pf. Woodward
Lewis
Clera A. Cooper
Geo
Parham Snd
Edna M. Harrison
Fveness
Atlantic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ee Mitessmn
E.S. Hill
Chas. A. Moore
Edwards Congregational Church
Davenport
Jake Weitzel
Mary Robin
Mesdames Quint
Fulton
Messrs
Wissler
Gillette
Whitney
Mesdames Deering
Rev
Rev. Moore
Greys
Anita Grounds
Effec
Dod
Florence Maybrick
The
Atlantic Evening
A. Hemann
F. W. Heinke
P. Guenther
Gray
F. Ehlers
Oakland
Laverne, Ia
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