Late News of Lewis County Notes Local Visits and Events
Miss Bessie Littlefield returned Monday from Colorado. Mesdames Lawton and Fulton came back from California. Rev. J. L. Fisher and family visited from Faulkton, South Dakota. Rev. Jewell and family moved to a new home in Tabor. Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. Musson of Atlantic visited Macomber family. Italian orchestra provided music for a Friday dance at the I. O. O. F. hall. a delightful time was reported. Remains of George Coe arrived from Audubon. funeral at Congregational church with Rev. Keagy officiating. interment in Lewis cemetery. he was 57. Missionary Society met with Mrs. W. B. Davis. past members from out of town attended. Mrs. J. L. Fisher and Mrs. Jewell and Miss Edna Wells honored. light refreshments served for visitors. Mrs. M. J. Heaver and Norma visited Des Moines for relatives and the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. O. F. Hall
George Coe
Audubon
Congregational Church
Keagy
Mr. Coe
Lewis
Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
W. B. Davis
J. L. Fisher
Faulkton
South Dakota
G. C. Jewell
Tabor
Edna Wells
Racine
Wis
M. J. Heaver
Norma
Des Moines
Convention En Dorces Green at County Republican Meeting
At a brief morning convention in the opera house, about forty delegates elected eleven to the state convention in Des Moines on September 9. They instructed them to vote for Judge W. B. Green for Supreme Court, to succeed the late Judge Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Des Moines
W. BR Green
Judge Bishop
Mulling
Oll Coomes
Fred Herbert
Ben A. Wood
Myr. Coomes
Miss Nellie Quinn to Wed in Massena Ceremony
Invitations from Mr and Mrs John Quinn announce the coming marriage of their daughter Miss Nellie to Thomas H Marshall at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Massena on September 2 at 8:30 a.m. The couple will reside in Wiota Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Quinn
John Quinn
Mt. Etna
Miss Nellie
Thomas H. Marshall
St. Patrick's Catholic
Massena
Wiota
Iowa
Adams County Free Press
Fire extinguisher saves fire start spent agent treats burn
A. M. Petite, an agent for a patent fire extinguisher, was badly burned about the face yesterday at the Osborne fire while testing the device. He was close to the blaze but the extinguisher did its work. His injuries are not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Petite
Osborne
Pomatree Merchants Face Adair in Local Baseball Showdown
Pomatree The Merchants Greys host Adair tomorrow at the local grounds in a game touted as one worth seeing. Strong batting and pitching display expected as both teams seek a key victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basebal
Pomatree
Merchants Greys
Adair
Former Atlantic Girl Weds in Portland Home
Miss Hazel McKeen a former Atlantic resident and graduate of Atlantic schools married Charles Millard at the bride’s parents home in Portland Oregon with Rev Sharp officiating. The couple left for a brief visit to Tacoma and Seattle then plan to make Portland their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Hazel McKeen
Atlantic Schools
Charles Millard
Sharp
Tacoma
Seattle
Wash
The General Demand for a Simple Laxative Remedy
The Well Informed world seeks a pleasant efficient liquid laxative with known value. California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle prompt remedy. Buy genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product only from leading druggists. Fifty cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Byrup
Califoria Fig Syrup Co
Swan to Build New Residence on Linn Street
E G Swan proprietor of the new feed shed at Third and Elm is pleased with Atlantic as a residence city and plans a new up to date cottage on Linn between 4th and 5th. Denison Sutton Hampel Sutton hold the contract for the home, the second building Swan has erected here since arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Swan
Third and
Elm Streets
Atlantic
Linn Streets
4Th and
Sth
Denison
Sutton, Hampel& Sutton
Swab
Citizens set for National G A R Encampment travel
Byron Baer K 8 McGeehan and wives H M Brown and wife Owen Kinsman of California visiting here depart for Des Moines to join a special car bound for the National G A R Encampment in Toledo Ohio. Iowa delegation members A H Hayek his brother and daughter and seven locals depart Thursday evening for Toledo. I V Genine and wife in Ohio will visit Toledo during the encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Baer
McGeehan
H M. Brown
Owen Kinsman
California
Des Moines
Toledo
Ohio
Iowa
A.H. Hayek
I. V. Genine
Barber I McFarland Plans Eastward Trip Across States
I McFarland the barber leaves Atlantic on an early Monday train to visit his brother in Indiana and then travels through Indianapolis Cincinnati Louisville Chattanooga Corinth Mississippi St Louis Quincy Illinois Atlanta and other points. He says he will return home after the journey and has no intention of leaving Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. McFarland
Indiana
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Louisville
Cihatanooga
Corinth
Mias
St. Louis
Quincy
Atlanta
Mr. McFarland
Atlantic
Unnamed Horses Cause Wheel Damage on Byway Incident
Two travelers, Schtier and Abert Grulre, led a slowly parchsed horse when the animal bolted into the byway. The resulting scramble broke a wheel but caused no further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Grulre
J L Bean Dies After Long Illness in Atlantic
John Lyman Bean a longtime Atlantic resident since 1878 died at his South Chestnut Street home after a protracted illness. Born September 22, 1825 in Albany New Hampshire he leaves two sons James and Stephen and widow May Dickerson Bean. Funeral at Congregational church Sunday at 3 pm with interment in Atlantic cemetery. sons unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lyman Bean
Atlantic
South Chestnut Street
Mr. Bean
Albany
New Hampshire
Carolne Hopkins
James
New York
Stephen
Los Angeles
Cal
May Dickerson
Congregational
Atantic
Telegraph Corrects Prof Leon Outing Erratum
The Telegraph published a note last evening claiming Prof Leon the clairvoyant would leave the city today. The item was incorrect as Leon had no plan to travel. The Cascaret’s crankiness over competing ads likely caused the error. Read Prof Leon’s page ad elsewhere in this issue. Texas Sept 15 special train Auction Sale Town Lots Western Farm Land Co Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Leon
Cascaret
Prof
Texas
Western Farm Land Co
Atlantic
Three Car Loads of Fine Horses Arrive for Spring Sale
Chas. 1, meat, woodges north of the city, returns from Omaha with three car loads of horses to be sold in spring. Inspectors praise them as best seen. Mr Helmtz had them shipped here and they are on his place. Many are Dakota horses, superb animals. Also mention of a Free Trip to Texas on Sept 15 via Western Farm Land Co. Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Helmtz
Texas
Western Farm Land Co
Atlantic
Teachers in Lewis Schools Open September Seventh
The Lewis schools start this year on September seventh, same day as Atlantic schools. The staff includes principal S. W. Rowley and assistant principal Miss Luella Thompson, with grammar teacher Miss Minnie Disbrow, intermediate Miss Genevieve Hedges, second primary Laura J Woodward, and primary Corley Conlon. A special train to Texas departs September fifteenth from Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Atlantic Schools
S. W. Rowley
Luella Thompson
Minnie Disbrow
Genevieve Hedges
Laura J Woodward
Corley Conlon
Firemen Praised as Osbornes Present $25 Check
Mr and Mrs C B Osborne expressed gratitude for the fire department’s work at their home yesterday by presenting a $25 check to the fire crew who gratefully accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Osborne
Acheck
People Who Come and Go
A local column lists residents and visitors in brief notes. Democrats plan on a tally for September 10. Mrs Dufford and children visit Nebraska. George Brubaker and wife return from Darlington. H Scott of Kansas City and H Weber visit. B King returns from a southeast business trip. Fred Dittman of Anita attends to business and calls on friends. W Ludden shows small improvements. T W Williamson remains ill and shows little progress. J F Luke leaves for the Massena fair with his pacing mare. Mrs W N Franks returns from an eastern trip. Mr Franks will meet her in Des Moines. Frank Largon and wife visit Red Oak. Albert F Disbrow sues Otto Leahson over a boundary. H A Disbrow attorney. G W B Fletcher of Lewis attends to business and calls. City Steam Laundry ad promotes bundies. The infant of Walter Neal and wife of Wiota dies after birth. Senator Bruce and Rep Meredith leave for Des Moines for the legislature session. Mrs Harry Cavenaugh not traveling to Colorado yet. her father Byron Baer will accompany her later. Mrs E Shannon heads to Denver then Idaho Falls for winter. Miss Margaret Shannon travels to Idaho Falls to teach. Dr C G Finley and wife return from a two month west trip via Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Petrified Forest, and more to resume practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. ‘Dufford
Nebraska
George Brubaker
Darlington
H. Scott
Kansas City
H. G. Weber
B. King
Fred Dittman
Anita
Wm. Ludden
Abe
T. W. Williamson
J. F. Luke
W. N. Franks
Lewis
Musson
City
Walter Neal
Wiota
Bruce
Meredith
Des Moines
Harry Cavenaugh
Colorado
Byron Baer
Toledo
Ohio
E. Shannon
Denver
Idaho Falls
Henderson
Margaret Shannon
CG. D. Finley
Yellowstone Park
Grand Canyon
Yosemite Valley
Petrified Forest
Has Bought His Interest In Bailey Grocery
After September first the Bailey grocery will be run under the name of R H Bailey instead of R H Bailey and son Del Bailey has sold his interest. Bailey started the business in 1879 and his sons grew to manhood and left. Now he resumes sole management and will uphold the policy of square dealing and honest values that has long characterized the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
R. H. Bailey
R.H. Bailey
Bailey Havying
Del
County Republican Convention Attendees Press Harmony Plan
In the city for the county Republican convention were George Edwards of Cumberland, Sherm Myers of Anita, W. Bryant of Griswold, W. J. Harris of Lewis, W. B. Davis of Lewis, and other local leaders. They praised the harmony plan for resolving the senatorial matter and many fueron welcomed at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edwards
Cumberland
Sherm Myers
Anita
W. ©. Bryant
Griswold
W. J. Harris
Lewis
W. B. Davis
Burke Named Assistant Health Physician of the City
At a board of health meeting Dr. C. B. Burke was appointed assistant health physician to support Dr. Porterfield. The move aims to formalize Burke’s work and ensure legal oversight of city health duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Inet
C. B. Burke
Porterfield
Church Services For Sunday In Multiple Denominations
The Methodist and Episcopal church invite all to Sunday services with a morning sermon by the pastor. Sunday school superintendent urges full attendance of officers teachers and pupils to finalize next Thursday's picnic plans. A united Sunday evening service at 7 will move from the park to the church with Rev. Braun of the Evangelical Lutheran church delivering the sermon. Epworth League gathers at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Braun
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Epworth League
Last Union Meeting Moves to M E Church
The final summer Sunday evening union meeting will be held tomorrow at 7 o clock in the M E church instead of the park. Dr. Braun of the German Evangelical church will preach the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB
Braun
German Evangelical Church
Congregational Church Announces Morning Sermon
Mr Henderson will preach at 10 45 in the Congregational Church on Tonic Lives No evening service due to union meeting at M FE church at 7 p m Christian Endeavor at 8 p m
Baptist Church Services Announced by Reverend Ham
The Rev. Ham of Chicago will preach morning and evening. Sunday school at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham
Chicago
German Evangelical Church Misses Service Tomorrow
Rev. Braun, pastor of the German Evangelical church, will travel to Shelby to assist the ill minister there and return in time for the union park service in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braun
Shelby
Park
Religious Services and Local Court Case
Presbyterians set morning subject The Water Turned Into Wine and Methodist evening services with Rev Dr Brown at 7 00 oclock. Bible school at 10 00 am sermon 11 00 am Christian Peace no evening service W M Elston H M Boorman returned from Chicago where he visited Rev and Mrs O P Bell and they watched the Cubs vs Giants before 26 000 fans. Bourne pure food case nearly finished in jury hands by press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Dr. Brown Will
Church of Christ
W. M. Elston
E. M Bourne
Griswold Man Charged With Larceny In County Jail
Clarence Zappe of Griswold was brought to town by Constable Swartz and jailed. He faces a preliminary hearing in Griswold Monday on charges of breaking into the Jenkinside House and stealing hides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Zappe
Griswold
Swartz
Jenkinshide
Sime Hides
Ed Pratt Finishes Fine Cement Floor in Mickle Building
Ed Pratt and his crew completed a new cement floor in the Mickle Building on lower Chestnut Street. The work is praised as excellent and a strong testament to the skill of Pratt’s crew, with Ed noted for doing the job right and pleasing customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Pratt
Mickle
Lower Chestnut Street
Mrs Shuter Home From Visit In Des Moines And Marshalltown
Mrs Shuter returns home after an extended visit in Des Moines and Marshalltown. She visited her son employed by the Lenox furnace firm. Her daughter Miss Genevieve will remain to continue the visit in Marshalltown. Um, Hopley is about the same.
Carrier Boys Help The Fund
Eight News carriers donate a 2.00 purse to the firemen's horse nose team fund. Named contributors include Anton Jensen Harry Swan Walter McCarville Wilford Ash Willé Haefele Lester Balding Clarance Anderson and Marion Grazier. The item highlights the paper's carriers as dependable and in line with the paper’s policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Johnny
Anton Jensen
Harry Swan
Walter McCarville
Wilford Ash
Willé Haefele
Lester Balding
Clarance Anderson
Marion Grazier
City Health Board Adopts Cleanliness Rules For Slaughterhouses
The city hall meeting of the Board of Health approved new health rules to keep the city clean and disease free. Slaughterhouses must be clean and whitewashed twice yearly. The council also settled Bailey store bill after an overcharge dispute and discussed waste paper and other matters. Dr Porterfield presented the rules drawn up by him. Walter Scheel plans to move soon to Waterloo for a new job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Health Department
Bailey
Porterfield
Odd Fellows Convene Special Meeting on Bear Funeral
The lodge calls a special session this Saturday August 29 to plan the funeral arrangements for Brother J L Bear with A W Johnson serving as acting noble grand. The meeting seeks members to attend and participate in details of the service and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Specia
Bro. J. L. Bear
A. W. Johnson
N. G. Alt
Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method
Warning: advertisement offering at home treatment for piles. Claims immediate relief and permanent care with a free trial and references. Uses solicitation style with a mailed offer from Mrs M Summers, Notre Dame, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summers
Boz. P
Notre: Dame
Ind
Weather Forecast for Chicago Area on Aug 29 1908
Tl. Aug. 29 1908 report predicts partly cloudy skies with possible local showers tonight or Sunday. Warmer in the northeast portion tonight. Cloud cover expected over the west and central portions on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
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W.C. Bryant
Sherm Meyers
Mr. Meyers
Mr. Bryant
J.B. Rockafellow
Miles Lowell
James E H. Bruce
F. W. Porterfield
F. J. Macomber
F. M.senitz
G. A. Hill
B. A. Goodspeed
Ben U Wood
J. S. Harlan
Mr Bryant
Judge Green
Swan
J. L. Bean
South Chest
Atlantic, Towa
Presbyterian
H. M. Boorman
Rev
O. P. Bell
West Side
Cubs
New York Giants
Hopley
Board of Health Met
Walter Scheel
Waterloo
Werther
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