Des Moines Iron Horse Promoters Claim Iowa Interstate Railway
A Register and Leader report details the Iowa Interstate Railway, organized in Des Moines, with R. B. Bannister as secretary treasurer. Promoters claim $10,000,000 European capital and an electric line from Springhill to Council Bluffs, passing through Cumberland, Lewis, Oakland, Winterset, and Greenfield, with construction expected soon and full disclosures to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair
Register
Leader
Lewis and
Cumberland
Iowa Interstate Railway Company
Des Moines
R. B. Bannister
Des Moles
Council Bluffs
Muscatine
Manhattan
Chicago
Mr. Bannister
Tmen
Europe
Springhill
Army Post
Winterset
Greenfield
Fontanelle
Lewis
Oakland
Indianla
Knoxville
Oskaloosa
Sigourney
Washington
Bannister
C. W. Baker
Smith Re-elected Iowa Rural Letter Carriers VP
At the Iowa State Rural Letter Carriers Association meeting in Des Moines A. T. Smith of this city was re elected vice president of the organization.
Ante Nuptial Contract Filed By Widowed Heiress
Mrs Samantha E Hansen of Anita and W M Wilson of Cedar Falls filed a antenuptial contract in the county recorder office. The widow with about 150000 estate plans two thirds of her property for her children after death, while the remainder goes into a common fund for heirs. The contract notes Wilson has several children and Hansen is a wealthy widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Samantha E. Hansen
Anita
W. M. Wilson
Cedar Falls
Wilson
MeWald Recovers From Gas Fears After Mystery Solved
J A MeWald grows cheerful again after weeks of fear over disturbing gasless whispers and ringing phones. Detectives traced the trouble to sources unknown, and since the case was solved his sleep returns to normal. Congregational ladies plan an old time Kensington at Dr Findley home to honor Dr E S Hill with invitations to friends for an all day and evening event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. MeWald
Kensington
Findley
Hill
Real Estate Transfers August 1908 Cumberland and Atlantic
William F McFarland and wife transfer 7 25 08 Lot 12 Block 9 Cumberland for 65 dollars to J A Smith. Mary E OConnell unmarried to Florence M OConnell transfer 7 21 08 Lots 3 and 4 Block 2 C and M addition to Atlantic for 1 dollar. Alfred Green widower transfers 23 08 1908 to Anna Bernice Steward for 1310 dollars West 65 feet of lots 1 2 and 3 Block 41 Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. McFarland
J. A. Smith
Dlock
Cumberland
Mary E. O'Connell
Florence M. O'Connell
Atlantic
Alfred Green
Anna Bernice Steward
West
Block
Back From South Dakota Land Prospects Improved
John Herbert returns home praising Lyman county South Dakota where two weeks surveying land yielded fine fall and winter wheat and oats. He notes land at 15 to 20 dollars per acre may be high yet worth it as Iowa residents move in and land sells fast. In court news W C McCrory sues C A Russell sole survivor of Russell Townsend to quiet title to real estate. Aetna Life Insurance sues Margaret Clinton for mortgage foreclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
John Herbert
Lyman County
Iowa
W. C. McCrory
District Court
C. A. Russell
Russell & Townsend
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Margaret Clinton
Quiet exit after mysterious absence from Grove City
William Smith, 66, formerly of Nampa Idaho, returned home asleep on the Grove City porch after a several days disappearance. He left Thursday night and wrote he went away to ease his family worries, but spent the time resting and was later treated for cold. The Smith family, including their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Gunnison and their grandson, had relocated from Idaho to Iowa for the boy’s health a week earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Nampa
Idaho
Grove City
Stuart
I. F. Crosby
Jack Wetmore
Omaha
Nebraska
North Dakota
Leadville
Colo
Alice Deal
Rock Island
H.H. Battersby
Lewis
Wm. Joyce
Ted’ Battersby
D. P. Hogan
Atlantic
C. L. Herring
Idaho Falls
Massena Echo
Fred Bickford
Denver
Straight
Chicago Inter Ocean
Resigned His Position at the Telegraph
G Db McClasky resigned as advertising man at the Telegraph after weeks in the post and will devote time to poultry judging, an expert in the field. He will assist Gardner job printing while Will Gardner is out with an injured hand. The News notes he and his family plan to make Atlantic their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Db. McClasky
The
Telegraph
Myr. McClasky
Gardner
Will Gardner
Atlantic
Gas Stove Sale At Atlantic Gas and Fuel Co
We offer gas stoves and plates at 20 percent off regular price next week from August 24 to 29 at Atlantic Gas and Fuel Co. This follows reports that gas is now entirely satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Gas and Fuel Co
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Weideman at Home
Mrs Charles Weideman of 404 Birch Street was surprised on Saturday by about 45 guests for her 47th birthday. The afternoon featured social conversation, a three course lunch, and many beautiful gifts. A note mentions a free trip to Texas on September 15 from Western Farm Land Company of Atlantic, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Weideman
Birch Street
Weideman
Texas
Western Farm Land Company
Atlantic
Towa
Tse Horn
J. M.emmert
East Sixth Street
Louise Shindel
Routh
Omaha
Cecil’, Wasson
Mildred Meredith
Josephine Winne
Irene Baker
Irma Townsend
Marie’ ‘Waithey
Edna Bruce
Grace
Nice
Marie Whitney
Grace Petite
Miss Shindel
News office reels from faulty linotype amid recovery hopes
In this issue the News reports recent linotype problems that left the paper looking ragged, but editors expect elimination of the trouble and a return to normal quality. A sale notice for Western Farm Land Co. town lots appears, and a Thursday baseball game is teased between the Northwestern Independents and the Merchants' Greys in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Greys
Doings of Society Folk At Miss Antrim's Cumberland Home
Edith Qilespie Migges Carrie Hupp and others attended a Thursday house party at Miss Esther Antrim's home in Cumberland. Automobile rides featured the entertainment with a return home this morning. Miss Antrim hosted a large evening company Friday and informal gatherings Saturday. Atlantic youths joined in for car rides and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migges
Carrie Hupp
Grace Eidirh
Altie Wilkin
Beth Pribble
Grace Stevenson
Miriam Henderson
Frances Mastellar
Mildred Fudge
Esther Antrim
Cumberland
Atlantic
Norse Carriage Horse Sold For 225 Dollars
Western Farm Land Company of Atlantic Iowa reports that Norse, a carriage horse raised from a colt, was sold today at St Grusky to William Byrd for 225 dollars. A 15 dollar round trip to Texas is offered on September 15 as part of their plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Grusky
Wm. Byrd
Texas
Western Farm Land Company
Atlantic
Iowa
Italian Orchestra Plays On City Streets This Morning
An Italian orchestra, renowned for a Dantean musical heritage, performed on the streets this morning, drawing a large crowd with its distinctive melodies and spirited performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Dante's Land
Wm. Hopley Brought Home After illness
Wm. Hopley returned to the city Saturday evening and lies in a serious condition at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Campbell. He has been treated for a long standing ailment, undergoing two operations to remove it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hopley
Xwaha Hospital
C. L. Campbell
R. H. Shiffett Weds Miss Sarah Forbes in Des Moines
R. H. Shiffett was married in Des Moines last Friday afternoon to Miss Sarah J. Forbes. The ceremony took place at the home of a friend of the bride, performed by Rev. B. S. Hill. The couple paused in Des Moines for a brief visit before returning to this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Shiffett
Des Moines
Sarah J. Forbes
California
Weather forecast shows fair tonight and Tuesday
Generally fair conditions prevail tonight with clear to partly cloudy skies. Tuesday is expected to bring continued pleasant weather with mild temperatures and light winds, though isolated showers cannot be ruled out in the afternoon.
Shutting Them Of Disconnected Water for Nonpaying Consumers
City crews shut off water for a number of consumers who missed semi annual bills with warnings of possible service discontinuation. A separate note mentions a baseball game where the Chicken Pickers defeated the Post office team by 14 runs.
Committee postpones officer selection for upcoming convention
The committee did not choose officers at its Saturday meeting due to an insufficient quorum. The selection will occur between now and the convention date, as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eemittee
Se Quorum
Crowd to the Fair State Train Ticket Sale
Two hundred fifty tickets were sold at this Rock Island station today for Des Moines bound trains to the State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Des Moines
Oransky Returns From New York With Big Cloak Line
L Oransky and wife came back from a four week stay in New York where Mr Oransky bought goods for the fair and winter trade. He secured one of the largest lines in the city especially strong on cloaks. The cloak department has been enlarged to twice its former size as new goods arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Oransky
Heene
New York
Metropolis
My. Oransky
Mr. Oransky
People Come and Go in Massena Echo District
Local notes list residents and visitors traveling to cities such as Omaha Des Moines and Chicago. The page records absences arrivals and family updates including friendships and business trips involving Lew Pine Bert Jeck Mrs P Z Appleman Miss Margaret Gittens T B Swan Rev E S Hill J H Marshall F B Byron Mrs John Dorgan Mrs A W Brown B A Hale Lizzie Reed George Case Abe Biggs Jack Wetmore Alice Deal D P Hogan and Mrs Fred Bickford with references to the Gr i s w o l d reunion and regional movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Pine
Omaha
Bert Jeck
Wall Lake
P. Z. Appleman
Margaret Gittens
Anita
T. B. Swan
Des Moines
Masson 315
Fishing Party Heads to Minnesota Bass Lake Trip
Of On a Fishing Jount C B Clovis and family M B Quint and family A K Coomes and family and Dr T B Morris and family with Mr and Mrs Wilburn left Winterset for the black bass and pickerel grounds near St Peter Minnesota the Governor Johnson made famous The party plans two to three weeks at the lake before returning with the Coomeses to visit Mr Coomes in South Dakota Fly nets at cost at Rhody's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Clovis
M. B. Quint
A. K. Coomes
T. B. Morris
Ality
Morrises
Lake
Honal
Coomeses
South Dakota
Whitney Bank Gives $25 To Fund A Local Drive
The long placidity of the freman's horse hose team fund was broken this afternoon when Whitney Bank and Bagik subscribed $25 to the fund, pushing the total over $670. The list of donors includes Atlantic Canning Company, Atlantic National Bank, Franks Drug Co, Deering & Bons, Neff & Kolb, C. J. Litterat, A. J. Gillespie, Dr. A. P. Macomber, Atlantic Opera House, and many others, with numerous amounts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freman
Whitney, Bagik
Atlantic Canning Company
Whitney Bank
W. T. Joyce Company
HJ. A. Campbell & Sons
Bgihe le Ovansky
RL Crawford
L. Herring
Atlantic National Bank
Franks Drug Co
Deering & Bons.e.seseeeeres
Neff & Kolb
Veeenenae
C. J. Litterat
A.J. Gillespie
C. R- Winglow
Atlantic Opera House
C. B. Cola
S. W. W. Straight
A. A
Mick
W. B. Miliott
H. J. Sievers
L. P.P. Dullee
B.C. Swab
Baks
Dora Melcher
Partners Messenger
Babs
W. G. Williams
Dr. Vehran
Eeesaes
Bmyl
T. Spangier
Cavers
Wood & Saverye
Crisman
G. G. Clarke
Nita
He & Cerns Botnee
Worth the Difference Ad for Made to Order Goods
Advertises made to order goods claiming superior fit and durability over hand me downs and imitations. Mentions new fall goods arriving at Emery Burgner on 10 E Fourth St and promotes choosing early. Includes a notice that Washburn Crosby's Loman's Gold Medal Flour is guaranteed and recommended by grocers in Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Burgner
E. Fourth St
Washburn Crosby
Loman
Atlantic
Home from Nebraska Family News and Local Notices
Harry Thompson and sister Luella Thompson return from Tite Springs Nebraska after visiting their uncle. Luella sues to Lewis with the school year start and has been engaged as a teacher in Nebraska schools. Funeral services for George Conrad were held Saturday at Atlantic cemetery with Rev. H. S. Hill delivering the sermon. Marriage licenses issued to W M Wilson and Samantha Hansen of Anita, W W Bennett and Clara Mallory of Anita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Harry Thompson
Luella Thompson
Tite Springs
Neb
Wbesi i
Luella Sues
Lewis
George Conrad
Atlantic Cemetery
H. 8. Hill
W. M. Wilson
Cedar Falls
Samantha E. Hansen
Anita
W. W. Bennett
Clara Mallory
Same
Land Purchase and Factory Trial Announced
D N Winston buys 80 acres of Isaac Worley estate in Washington township at 100 dollars per acre. To close out, nets and dusters offered at cost. Prank Rhody Canning Factory to start on the corn path. machinery run for trial with corn taken. Wanted four ladies at Oransky’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Winston
Isaac Worley
Washington Township
Also Mentioned on This Page
Des Moines Register and Leader
Némpa
Edith Qilespie
F. EB. Byron
Kansas City
John Dorgan
Acker
Shickley
A. W- Brown
Shenandoah
B. A. Hale
C. G. Warner
Lizzie Reed
Oransky
Boston
George Case
al. Petit
Firemen’s Horse Hose Team Fund
Galesiadies
Oransky’s
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!