Slaughter of the Innocents as Merchants Greys trounce Adair 17 to 2
A wild ballpark rout sees the Merchants Greys overwhelm Adair by 17 to 2 in eight innings. Harry Franklin backs the visitors with strong catching, Sargent shines in the infield, and Reese allows four hits while Atlantic fans erupt with base hits and stolen bases.
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Merchants Greys
Adair
Harry Franklin
Sargent
Franklin
Aikens
Ward
Mordecai Brown
Reese
Atlantic
Ane
Marshall
White
H. Franklin
Ross
Morgan
Atkim
Ly Ward
Voorhees Demo Candidate Emerges As Strong Local Hope
John C Voorhees, a conservative Democrat from New Jersey stock, accepts the nomination to represent Cass County. He built a diverse business in Anita, owns key interests in real estate, serves as Bank of Anita president, and is likely to draw Democratic and some Republican votes with energetic campaigning.
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Jobh
Voorhees
DeLano
Iowa
Citizens’ Bank
Anita
Bank of
Cass County
DeéLane
Mr. Voorhees Ig
Gaylord
Pythias
Modern Woodmen
Birthday Celebrations Mark East Side Social Gatherings
The article describes a birthday gathering for Mrs. Barnes at her east end home with several corps members and a supper. Mrs. C. A. Day presented a parlor lamp as a token of esteem, and Mrs. Barnes responded fittingly. It also notes a fifteen year family reunion hosted by Mrs. A. G. McNeil with many relatives visiting from Chicago Grant City Massena Eureka Anita and others. A separate event honors Miss Virginia Cuykendall of Atlantic with a five table card party and prizes.
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Barnes
A. G. McNeil
F. A. Whiting
Chicago
M. 3. Antrim
Grant City
H. Limbaugh
Massena
Farence Graham
Virginia Cuykendall
Atlantic
Margaret White
Sioux City
Lowenburg
Ottumwa
Ashler Bush
C. R. Graham
Register-Leader
Marriage This Afternoon at Catholic Church
Miss Sarah Lynch daughter of Michael Lynch and wife and sister of Peter Lynch was married to George Lasker a blacksmith of Marne at two o clock this afternoon in the Catholic church. The couple will live in Marne and were noted as well known with many friends. No word yet on H P Stobart manager of the Farmers Messenger. friends fear ill luck or trouble as calls from Kansas City failed to reach him.
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Sarah Lynch
Michael Lynch
Peter Lynch
George Lasker
Marne
Father Daly
H. P. Stobart
Farmers’ Messenger
Kansas City
Oats
Card of thanks from Mrs Bean expresses gratitude
Card of thanks from Mrs Bean asks friends neighbors and I O F members to accept sincere gratitude for support and assistance offered during recent bereavement in her home community.
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Thane
J, L, Bean
Bourne Cleared of Pure Food Law Charge
After about four hours of deliberation, the jury returned a not guilty verdict for E. M. Bourne in the pure food laws case. The evidence showed Bourne instructed clerks not to sell the extract once flagged as not allowed, and the defense argued lack of intent to violate the law. Jury members included John Minor and W. C. Terbush with C. S. Galligher, James Laurenson, and W. W. Porter. Attorney C. A. Meredith led the defense and County Attorney Goodspeed prosecuted.
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E. M. Bourne
Pure Food
J C. Tate
Mr. Bourne
Bourne
John Minor
W. C. Terbush
J. W. Fulton
Cc. S. Galligher
James Laurenson
W.W. Porter
C. A. Meredith
Goodspeed
Coming and Going in Chicago and Iowa
A crowded notice of residents visiting Chicago, Lincoln, and Nebraska, with multiple returns home from travels. Names include Fred Hunt, J H Marshall, Frank Nichols, Sadie Ash, D A Shuter, George Russell, Harlan, Will Wissler, Dr Weir, Mrs F M Chapman, Ruby Chapman, T B Hutchinson, Cass Swartz, Adolph Woodward, James Hedges, E N Wolever, D A Shuter, E M Bourne, Miss Anna Ash, Miss Billa Taylor, E P Bennett, Bert Jeck, Mrs W N Franks, L W Wheatley, Mark Johnson, Ponder and Wilcox, L Whalen, Mrs Peter Jensen, Mr and Mrs Hill, Mike Ryan, and Nels Jensen.
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Fred Hunt
Chicago
H. Marshall
Frank Nichols
Sadie Ash
Shelby
D. A. Shuter
Nebraska
George Russell
Harlan
Will Wissler
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Hig
Grinnell
Dr. Weir
Cumberland Chentist
F. M. Chapman
Ruby
Waterloo
T T. B. Hutchinson
The
Telegraph
Lincoln
Neb
Cass Swartz
Adolph Woodward
Griswold
Musson
Harry Hopley
E.N Wolever
Dakota
North
E. M. Bourne
Wiota
Anna Ash
Bucerne
Billa Taylor
Guersey
Yesteday
Audubon
E. P. Bennett
Amarillo
Texas
Bert Jeck
Chicago Cubs
New York Giants
W. N. Franks
Illinois
Searles
L. W. Wheatley
Brighton Township
Martin
Iowa
Mark Johnson
South
Hopkins
Ponder and Wilcox
District Court J
Chas
Tompkins
A. L. Burnham
L. Whalen
Woodbury
Dy Hill
Mike Ryan
Long Beach
Cal
H.C. Johnson
Mrs. Hill
Ryan
Frank Nebe Home from Chicago Jaunt and Fair
Frank M Nebe has returned to Atlantic from Chicago where he attended the Shoe and Leather fair and handled business matters. Mrs Nebe stayed in Iowa City recovering from typhoid but is improving. They also visited Milwaukee meeting acquaintances and a Chicago architect cousin. Nebe notes Chicago retailers favor Taft over Bryan and expresses contentment with Atlantic prospects.
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Frank M. Nebe
Chicago
Nebe
Frank
Milwaukee
Atlantic
Bryan
Taft
Iowa City
Man From Atlantic Returns After Wandering In Wyoming
Laramie Wyoming August 29 last Tuesday D C Smith of Atlantic Iowa left a city train ticket to Pendleton Oregon and an Atlantic ticket. He gave a rebate order and a card asking a reply if trouble occurred. Smith later wrote from home via a letter supposedly from his daughter noting the card in his pocket. The dispatch says he appeared deranged in Laramie and forgot his prior Wyoming visit. Marriage licenses listed Harvey Heath Cass county 22 Mayme Meyer 21 Sarah Lynch Atlantic 27 George Lasker Marne 66.
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Council Bluffs
William Smith
Wm. Smith
Laramie
Wyo
Tudsay D. C. Smith
Atlantic
Cady
Pendleton
Ore
Smith
Mr. Smith
Harvey Heath
Cass
County
Mayme Meyer
Same
Sarah Lynch
George Lasker
Marne
Malone Swept the Platter at State Fair
Cass county corn expert Malone brought honor to the county at the state fair winning first in county general grain display, first in corn display, first on single corn, second on grains and grasses. He totaled nine firsts, three seconds and one third, with a corn statue of William Penn as a highlight. He prepares for Massena and Interstate fairs where he will judge exhibitions.
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Casa County
Thas
Malone
Cass County
County General
Wm. Penn
Charley
Sioux City
Real Estate Transfers Documented in 1908 Ledger
Real estate transfers list two deeds dated June 26 and August 26 1908. Amy Upham Wood transfers to J Brown and S J Brown W D for $36 covering lots 10 11 12 block 43 Atlantic. John A Donohue transfers to Henry J Taylor W D for 878 describing N 70 ft of W 120 ft of lot 4 and sub lots 1 and in N 2 N E 4 See 28 Twp 1 R 24.
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Amy Upham Wood
J. &. Brown
S J. Brown
W. D
Atlantic
John A. Donohue
Henry J. Taylor
N. E
Ashes and Brown Sail For England On Louisata
W. M. Ashes and Thos Brown depart from the city for England, their homeland, planning a months long visit among old scenes and friends. They will travel by the crack Louisata steamship, stopping at various points en route.
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W. M. Ashes
Thos. Brown
England
Lousita
Crack Line
Court House Gang and Postoffice Baseball Feud Game
The postoffice employees baseball team and a court house crew have issued bold taunts and plan a contested game at the ball park on Labor Day afternoon. Aiming for a dramatic showdown, the two sides include professional workers who visit the courthouse, with a large red B promised, signaling a fierce clash.
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Court House
Zappe Waives Examination in Break‑in Case
Clarence Zappe of Griswold waived examination in writing on the burglary charge and was bound over for grand jury action. He remains in the county jail awaiting further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Zappe
Griswold
Weather forecast for Chicago and Iowa region 1908
Partly cloudy with probable local showers tonight or Tuesday. Cooler tonight and in the east portion Tuesday. Chicago and Iowa region forecast for the period around August 1908 with variable conditions and temperature hints.
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Chicago
Iowa
Getting to Heating Pant Preparations in Albert Jotmgon
Preparations are underway to install the team heating plant in the Albert Jotmgon building. The plant has arrived in the city and will be placed as soon as possible. A new lot of cushion covers has just arrived. buy now before they are gone from F. J. Rhody.
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Albert Jotmgon
Possibe
F. J. Rhody
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