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Newspaper

Atlantic Evening News

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1911

Page

5

Little Boy Fatally Shot Suspect Accidental Gunfire

Andrew Thiele eight, son of Marcus and Mrs Thiele, nine miles south of Adair, was shot in the thigh by a playmate's twenty two caliber revolver. The mother found him unconscious in the home after the other boy, twelve, handled the gun. Doctors fear recovery is unlikely and an operation was planned.

Andrew Thiele Marcus Thiele Adair C. P. Thiele South Walnut Street Thiele Eit

Broken Arm From Playful Prank At Hawes Place

Andrew Strittmatter injured yesterday when a friend stuck out a foot as he walked, causing a fall and a broken arm. Dr. Porterfield set the arm. the injured youth is son of Frank Strittmatter resident southwest of the city. Also Willie Pross sprained an ankle after a horse fell on him while riding, attended by Dr. Porterfield. he is recovering well.

Andrew Strittmatter Strittmatter Porterfield Frank Strittmatter Hawes Willie’ .Pross Leach The Majestic

Frat Dance Well Attended at Pi Phi Alpha

About sixty couples attended the Pi Phi Alpha fraternity dance at the Masonic hall last night. The event was greatly enjoyed by all as the Beasley orchestra from Red Oak supplied the music throughout the evening.

Pi ‘Phi ‘Alpha Fraternity Masonic Hall Pi Phi Alpha Beardsley Orchestra Red Oak

Gathering at Deering Home on Linn Street

Dr. W. W. Deering his wife and daughter Josephine hosted a pleasant gathering at the N. W. Deering home 506 Linn street for a national holiday. H. A. Field of Shenandoah and Weld Seed Co founder came with Field from Shenandoah in an E M F touring car then left for home. Mrs Deering and daughter stayed briefly with relatives. Others present were W. J. Deering his wife and Mrs. Anna Farrior and children.

Deering N. W

Lights on illuminate Chestnut Street as new electrified sight

The article describes the new electroliers lighting Chestnut Street on Wednesday evening, creating a metropolitan and attractive appearance. Residents note the lights are a striking feature and poised to be formally turned over to the city in the near future.

Chestnut Street

LL. Purcell Buys P F O Connell Jewelry Store

A local report states Harry L Purcell former employee now owns the stock and business of the P F O Connell Company. The store closes for invoice and will reopen next Wednesday with Purcell in Chicago buying goods for a strong Christmas stock. John O Connell, the former manager, withdraws and may pursue optical work separately.

Harry L. ‘Priresil Marshalltown P.F. O'Connell Mr. Purcell John, O'Connell John Mayntion

Mrs Paterson Freed By Jury In Denver Murder Trial

Gertrude G ibson Patterson was found not guilty by a Denver district court jury in the murder case of Charles Patterson. The verdict came after four hours of deliberation due to the judge's absence for Judge Colgan's funeral. Crowds cheered as Patterson thanked the jurors, with four ballots revealing a trend toward acquittal.

Denver, Gal Gertrude Gibson Patterson Charles ‘Patterson District ‘Court Allen Colgan

Big Railroad Deal Nearing Completion in Iowa

Council Bluffs hosts former governor and treasury secretary as they meet with locals about a British syndicate planned purchase of the Atlantic Northern and Southern railroad and the Omaha Short Line. Officials discuss rights of way, titles, and potential $402,050 payment upon district court settlement. details remain guarded.

Council Bluffs Dees Shaw Treasury McKinley Council’Bluffs Atlantic, Northern Southern’ Railroad Towa Omaha Des Moines Treynor Atlantic Shaw West Atlantic Road Court of Cass Montgomery Audubon J. J. Hess the Grand L. M. Shaw Derlisat Denison Iowa

Aged Man Found Dead in Springview Nebraska

Adam White aged 73 was found dead in bed at his daughter Ida Fudge’s home in Maine. Death from heart failure suspected. he had lived in Springview where his wife died last February and is buried. He leaves two daughters and a son. burial planned beside his wife in Springview.

Adam. White Ida Fudge Maine Mr. White Springview Neb J. C. Fudge

Cass County Times to Suspend Publication After Short Run

The Cass County Times, a new democratic paper launched weeks ago, will suspend publication with no further issues planned. Publisher Mr. Broadfield has not decided on future plans amid reported lack of support for a third local paper.

Cass County

Runaway couple arrested in cross-state case

Fairfield Iowa sheriff Campbell returned from Stillwater Kansas with Ben Newman of Libertyville and Elizabeth Cochran formerly Fort Madison now claiming Kansas as home. The couple were brought back after Newman’s wife swore out the complaint. A trial was set in Justice D B Wilson’s court but Mrs Newman balked and the case collapsed. Newman had run a Libertyville restaurant for over a year and vanished with Cochran two weeks earlier. Campbell located them near Stillwater Kansas where Newman worked for Standard Oil and Cochran helped at his boarding house.

Fairfield Shan Campbell Stillwater Kas Ben Newman Libertyville Elizabeth Cochran Fort Madison Kansas Newman D. B. Wilson Miss Cochran Miss Cochrane Sheriff Campbell Standard Oil Company

Des Moines Rail Line Plan Backed by Officials

Des Moines in Iowa receives a stated assurance from M. Hubbell that he consented to aid in forming a railroad to extend the Omaha and Iowa line to Des Moines, urged by ex Governor Shaw who aims to attract English capital with the project, while George W Adams of Council Bluffs shows interest.

Des Moines M. Hubbell Shaw Omaha & Towa George W. Adams Council Bluffs

Trial of Mrs Dietz Delayed To December Elevens

In Fon du Lac Wisconsin Mrs John Dietz and her children await trial for the murder of Oscar Hart. The defendant faces a life sentence for John Dietz who is imprisoned. Attorney McKenna says proceedings will start December 11. Nighttime restlessness and monitoring describe the jail scene as jurors discuss the case.

Fon du Lac Wis John Dietz Oscar Hart McKenna Dietz

Well Known People Wed Miss Mamie Waters and Pete Mailander

Well known residents Mamie Waters daughter of Mrs Mary Waters near Wiota and Pete Mailander of Wiota married at Casey Catholic church by Rev Father McAllister. Ceremony at 6 am followed by a wedding breakfast in Casey hotel. Relatives and close friends attended. They left for Denver for a wedding trip and may visit the coast. The bride formerly worked in Atlantic millinery shops and led a Wiota branch store for Mrs Langdon. Groom is a farmer and they will reside on his Wiota area farm.

Mamie Waters Mary Waters Wiota Pete Mailander Casey Father McAllister Langdon

Quiet Hoing Ceremony Marks Nuptials at The Oaks

Miss Edna Roberts and Roy Squires were married Wednesday evening at The Oaks, with Rev. A E Griffith officiating. Pink and white decor, a silk wedding gown, and a simple reception followed. The couple will reside at the groom’s farm near Marne after March and currently stay with the bride’s parents.

Edna Roberts Roy Squires Bride

Newton couple married at Church of Christ

Miss Fern Dennis and Hazel E B Gowin, both of Newton, were married this afternoon at the parsonage of the Church of Christ by Rev E E Mack. Miss Pansy Andrews of Newton attended the couple. The groom is Jesse M Gowin’s son, a machinist, and the bride is a well known young woman. They will reside in Newton.

Church of Christ E. E. Mack Fern Dennis Hazel EB. Gowin Newton Pansy Andrews Jesse M. Gowin

Operation Removes Four Toes From Walter James

Doctors Morris and Emmett at the hospital this morning performed the removal of four toes from one foot of Walter James of the Wiota vicinity. The toes were frozen previously and the operation was necessary to relieve his suffering.

Walter James Wiota Morris Emmett

Sheriff Tracks Missing Man Oscar Brown Near Maine

Sheriff Berry was asked by relatives of Oscar Brown to locate him. He was found in Omaha and will be returned home. Brown often wanders and had been away two to three days this time.

Sheriff Berry Oscar Brown Maine Omaha Oscar

Edith Gravely Resigns to Teach Business in Elk Horn College

Miss Edith Gravely, longtime efficient assistant at Platts & Nelson, resigns to move to Elk Horn where she will teach the business course at the local college.

Elk Horn Edith Gravely Platts & Nelson

Woodmen Have A Big Time At Oyster Supper

The local lodge of M. W. A. held an oyster supper at Woodmen hall on Wednesday to celebrate new members. Over a hundred attended and Dick York prepared the oysters. Six new members were inducted at the meeting preceding the meal.

Woodmen Hall Dick” York

Diamonds always a good investment see ours Crowley Er Cole

A fragmented note highlights diamonds as a recommended investment with mention of Crowley Er Cole. The legible text suggests promotional or dealer context, but details are missing. No clear event dates, locations, or full names are established.

Crowley Ev Cole We & Co Cole

Atlantic High School Defeats Deaf School In Close Season Finale

The Atlantic High School suffered a 14 to 11 loss to the School for the Deaf in the final football game of the season. McKay scored Atlantic’s first touchdown and later added a safety for the visitors. The Deaf School displayed strong hand signaling and heavy builds, with McKay and the visiting back starring.

THE Atlantic: High School Atlantic High School Atlantic McKay Atelantic Mel ‘Ay Omaha Howsard Marshall Conta Ao Deat Oshata

Slogan contest stirs Atlantic pride and a sale notice

Osborn's tine and brassy umbrella holders are mentioned as a local quip. A slogan for Atlantic by Emerson and his wife, who call Atlantic home, urges "Alive and Allied Atlantic Achieves" with encouragement for residents to stay for events. A Walter Hoegh sale is promoted for Thursday the 7th with a plea to come early and stay late. A small fire report at Rowe restaurant notes no significant blaze and crowds dispersed.

W. B. Emerson Atlantic Walter Hoegh

Weather forecast for Iowa turns cooler tonight and Saturday

The forecast for Iowa calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Temperatures will run somewhat cooler tonight especially in the northern and central portions of the state.

Iowa

Facts About Osteopathy by Pr Charles D Finley Talk 22

Osteopathy discussion by Pr Charles D Finley outlines five aims for the paper series. It seeks to educate readers on benefits of treatment, explain disease causes physiologically, show steps to restore harmony by addressing root causes, correct misinformation about osteopathy, and dispel the belief that medicine is always necessary.

Charles D. Finley

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LL. Jewelry Store H. L. Purcell Formihr Mrs. Patterson Annonii T Marne Adam White Springview, Neb Wife Cass County Times Sut Man F. M. Hubbell de Moines Plains Shaw Giffed's Peter Mailander the Oaks J. W. Roberts Roy. Squires E. E. Squires Ariest A. EB. Griffith M. E. Church Qransky Hazel. E. Gowin Miss Fern 'L. Dennis That. City, Ma Hall School For Deaf Osborn Attlantic W.L. Emerson Rowe Restaurant Lower Chestnut Street
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