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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
5
The Atlantic Chautauqua for 1909 is billed as the strongest in its history with attendance to match. The article previews attractions and notes McNutt as an enthusiastic speaker whose balanced wisdom and forceful delivery ground his conclusions in observation and conviction. Sunday afternoon, August 22.
Ralph Parlette a renowned entertainer will deliver an inspirational lecture on Saturday night August 2. The Trier Sisters will perform a short concert beforehand making the event a notable local cultural evening.
The Kerx Goncert Company features five sisters two pairs of twins with thirty five months between oldest and youngest. Edna is a strong reader Clara plays violin. All are accomplished soloists and form a novel sister quartet. Upcoming performances Saturday August 21 and Sunday and Monday.
Dr. Geo L McNutt, known as The Dinner Pall Preacher, resigns from a comfortable pastorate to work among the labor underworld. A whirlwind of conviction and action, he may work as a common teller to help others.
Dr Uehran Wome returns to his old home and resumes practice as the Daily News notes Atlantic events during his visit. He says one learns to expect its coming and to value it anew amid hot weather. An automobile trip around the world is planned Thursday night under the Christian Bible School auspices with five countries, costumes, and decor. Teave Christian church choir will perform every few minutes from 7 30 p.m. Admission is adults 50 cents for and children 25 cents.
Emline Stedwell transfers property to Kenneth Gillies in Griswold district for 800 dollars Aug 16 1909. George W Cocklin and Florence Colburn convey another Griswold property on August 17 1909 for unspecified price.
The Ferguson's Dixie Jubilee Singers perform an afternoon and evening program Tuesday August 24 with another appearance Wednesday and Thursday. The review promises a round of pleasure from their first to last appearance.
Alton Packard presents a new program titled Tuesday Light on August 24. The Hon. Chauncey Depew writes that the lecture reminds him of a mustard plaster for its persistent focus. W. A. Follett presides.
Fragmentary notice announces Gabriel R Maguire appearing in Montgomery with a slate of speakers including Governor Wadley the next days. The jagged text references a wood log and a venue named Prem Alexander's in the surrounding period.
Bishop Fallows, noted author and soldier and seven time presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, will deliver a limited number of addresses this year. A schedule lists his appearance on Tuesday evening, August 24.
The Distinguished Methodist Divine of New York will lecture Thursday afternoon on Abraham Lincoln. Reputed as one of the most eloquent preachers in the Methodist church, Montgomery is featured in a notable Chautauqua program presided by RV Griffith. More details follow tomorrow.
Bevan Whitney announced preparations to start construction on a 50 by 50 foot addition to the Giffen furniture building, extending from the rear to Third Street with a new front on Third Street. The Whitneys, recent purchasers of the S. N. Havens corner, will clear rear lots this morning, and work will proceed rapidly to finish the project.
Yesterday at Thomas Judd home near Wio ta a Judd family reunion gathered thirty-two members from Thom as Judd Morton Judd Robert Judd William Judd William White John Humerich Wilsatt Prait and wife John Eller and wife Atlantic and Mr Kitchen A splendid dinner was served and the event was so successful it will become an annual festival for the family.
Property owners on Sixth and Seventh streets between Chestnut and Palm seek funds to help cover sprinkling during the Chautauqua session. They offer to contribute if the Chautauqua management pays its share.
Mr and Mrs Chas Block returned from a Colorado trip this morning after several weeks away. Mr and Mrs B A Wood who joined them remain in the west and are expected to reach home later in the week.
Mr D T Alger reports the governor of Kansas delivered a powerful address at the Chautauqua in Clarinda and says the large audience was reluctant to hear him end his remarks.
Max Baker a minor by J C Baker his next friend sues the Rock Island railway for 75 damages for injuries when his foot was run over by a passenger train at the Atatic depot in December 1908. Case notes no liability by the company and presents as a formality. Attorney H M Boarman for plaintiff. Also mentions a change of program to the UNIQUE and Frank Barnhart who sprained an ankle at a ball game.
Card of Thanks from Mrs Koulscheen and children for funeral floral offerings. There will be an ice cream social at Fletcher Chapel on Wednesday evening August 18.
A survey of Grinnell and town residents asks property owners to choose between brick and noiseless pavements. Opinions vary. several favor noiseless pavement if durable, others back brick, and some call for thorough investigation to secure the best option for the town.
In Jenda, a selection of oils turpentine varnish ocher stains and enamels is offered at Fred Alix Anders store. The listing lists paints and related items available for purchase in the local shop.
Mrs Bevan Were and Mrs MD Bevan widow of a former well known Baptist minister of this city are making a short visit with Mrs J S Harlan.
Judd of Ross and Judd in the city to prepare a detailed prospectus for bonding ALN to finance an southern extension. He predicts easier money at current centers, projects earnings near $1000 monthly for A N S, and aims to repay all bonds while funding the extension.
Weather forecast notes a generally mild night with light winds and no significant temperature change. The forecast covers tonight and Thursday with expectations of steady conditions and no major storms or disruptions anticipated.
Eve O. Bell and family of Ghi eng gue now eat the Boornian lone where they with renin mui Mr Bell entirely recovers from his recent very severe sin He is vA wk, but in good spirits, and will be pleased to Have his friends call not see him. An excellent program at the UN IQUS tonight.
The mouse colored greyhound beloved by children and many adults was struck and killed by an automobile last evening on Walnut Street. The event was witnessed near The Message at the Unique, drawing regret from the Atlantic community.
City clerk Nichols announces Montezuma has awarded the brick paving contract at 1119 dollars per square yard, the lowest bid in town, with bids opened on the same date as neighboring city. Teedair secured the deal amid rival tenders at the Unique, the local hub.
John Diden of Union township closes purchase of the 169 acre farm known as the old Tan Brewer place one mile south of Wins. Beebe arranged the deal. Also note a local notice urging attendance at "Brothers in Arms" at the UNIQUE tonight and that Mrs. Schnitzen is very ill with her son recently arriving from Nebraska City.
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