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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
5
United Press reports about 150 strike breakers arriving in Minneapolis to aid in quelling the railroad strike. The Brotherhood of Trainmen threatens to strike, risking disruption of all service on the affected line. Mail delays occur and the Great Northern coast train runs twenty hours late amid the mounting crisis.
Real estate transfers listed include J M Trumbull and wife to W C Marsh for 3009 Its 1 2 34 5 6 bh 2 Massena and Edna Hopley with husband to W C Marsh and Lyle Selby Co for 10 27 09 n2 It 1 im sub div 1t 2 of sub div ofs 2 of ne4 S 76-36. Separate note shows $2509 value. Adjacent items advertise shoe shine, holiday framing, and local notices.
Regular Cass County Medical Society meeting set for Tuesday December 7 at 10 00 AM in city YOM Gas rooms. Program includes election of officers memorial for the late Dr J M Emmert papers by Maynard Mullin and Schindel demonstrations on sphygmomanometer and case of splenomegaly plus breast tumor talks. Also note Rock Island time card changes for trains 4 and 64 and the Des Moines connection.
W N Swelley left today for Des Moines called there by news of the death of his wife's brother John Randolph well known in this city where for many years he was a familiar figure Deceased was a hunchback and quite badly crippled and had many friends here who will regret to learn of his death The particulars of death are not a hand We have a very fine line of children's books especially good in educational books and nature stories Fred Alexander's.
To neighbors and friends who offered assistance and sympathy during our recent bereavement we express our sincere thanks. Lou Soper Ira Soper Mrs. Wm Neth Mrs. Lee Prall Mrs. G B Beck.
A 13 year old boy named Fred Wilson was last seen at the Atlantic depot on November 22. He is described as small and short, wearing overalls and a dark cap, and was headed toward Lunch boat. Report to John Wilson Lewis Iowa. Mr Newton is ill at his daughter Mrs W A Hamlet's home after a stroke and a fall injured his hip.
Ben Tur will present an illustrated lecture on Saturday December 4 at 9 pm in the Baptist church. Admission is 25 cents and a ten weeks subscription to the Home Herald accompanies each ticket. Also, Hedges Bros parlors offer the best shine in town for 5 cents.
Jury returns verdict in favor of the plaintiff over faulty culvert construction causing overflows and alleged sanitary health impact. Trial in progress since 1906 with multiple prior verdicts. H M Boorman for plaintiff and Rockafellow Parrish for defendant. Defense to move for new trial.
The case of J. I. Ayres versus the Atlantic Automobile Company and C. L. Herring, alleging $5000 in damages for alleged negligence, is in district court with jury selection in progress. Attorneys for the plaintiff are HH. M. Boorman and W A. Follett. for the defense B. A. Goodspeed and Harl of Council Bluffs. The trial marks a first for automobile damage claims in this court. Judge Thornell continued the estate of Johnson H. Needles to allow monument funds up to $400. The Shields vs Bogzs suit did not proceed due to an attorney’s absence.
The night brought a temperature fall and a touch of winter in the air this morning. Colder weather will harden the mud and improve road conditions, a change the community hopes will help travel and transport, as locals note the prior hardship on roads.
The Unique Theatre changes hands from J. J. Young to Gordon Laughlin, who will manage the venue for lessees Smith & Frost. Laughlin plans to enlarge capacity by removing the stage and moving curtains, with the Republic Motor Car Company of Hamilton, Ohio, backing a large new garage on the site. The sale occurred over a week ago but only leaked yesterday.
Rock Island lines receive first delivery of all steel passenger coaches designed to minimize telescoping and fire risk. Cars seat eighty in green plush with Mexican mahogany trim, vestibuled and well lit, featuring lavatories, white porcelain fittings, and Garland ventilators for frequent air changes.
Rev Hemann of the German Evangelical Lutheran church performed the ceremony uniting August W Holmgren of Boulder Colorado and Miss Rosell Thaler of Casey this state. They plan to reside in Boulder.
Miss Freda Jacobsen headed to Omaha this morning while Rev A S Henderson visited 926 Maines on business. Mrs Fred Beems spent the day in Maine with her mother. Miss Dora Melcher also went to Omaha on a brief business trip. Mr and Mrs Mervyn Colwell left for Des Moines. Rev Beck, a respected city figure, has been ill. Grace Allen returned home from a visit with her sister in Oakland. Mrs J W Dooley and Daisy returned home to Casey after a visit at the Ben Wilken home. Jamey Hedges went to Des Moines to handle matters at the local passenger station. John Peterson’s bedside report remains unchanged. I D McCarville and Susie leave for North English Iowa to visit Rev J H McCarville. P E O members host Miss Locke’s farewell party for bride-to-be Miss Hme Locke on the 5th. Rev D R Charles of Kansas City, Mrs Ernest Parker of KC, and Mrs J A Shopen of Omaha have visited the G R Miller home. Mrs I D Snook and son of Grand Island Neb visited in the city en route to Lewis to see a brother, after traveling east to visit relatives. Levi Mountain and wife of the county’s southeast are visiting their son County Recorder A H Mountain and family, staying for several days. Mrs Mountain’s first visit since Bert’s election follows.
Despite bad weather a small group of W C T U members gathered at Mrs. McGoshen's home for an afternoon meeting. With no paper, they spent the time reading and discussing current topics and items of interest to the cause.
Marriage licenses issued for R A Gaddock and Anita, M A Sullivan, and W Holmgren of Boulder Colorado with Rose L Thaler of Casey noted in the Aug list. Records show multiple names and locations on the official license register.
The sale of Fred Herchenbach, postponed because of poor roads and general bad weather, will now be held on the 13th of the month.
The article promotes the splendid features on ir inside pages today, noting exceptional quality and reader interest. It highlights the attractive presentation and strong appeal of the day’s features for the audience.
The forecast for Iowna calls for rain tonight with a turn to colder weather by Friday afternoon or night. Temperatures will drop, bringing chillier conditions into the dayparts. Citizens should prepare for wet roads and brisk winds into Friday.
Classified notes include a December sale date claimed by Chitus the Thate and J O Berry for a hot blast coal heater. Also a hospital notice seeking good help. In New Orleans, General Altschul says Zelaya is ready to quit the presidency.
In Washington on December 2 the Navy orders the Prairie with seven hundred marines to sail from Philadelphia to Nicaragua. A million rounds of ammunition and fifteen hundred three inch guns are shipped with other supplies. The United States may hold Zelaya personally responsible for the execution of Americans and consider capturing him for trial.
London December 2 Asquith resolution declaring the Lords budget a breach of the constitution passed today by a large majority.
In Atlantic and nearby towns residents were seen visiting relatives and hosting gatherings. Prof R J Cornell bought office fixtures and school supplies in Atlantic. The Ladies Aid Bazaar is set for December 8. Miss Mary Xnell entertained thirty guests for her eighteenth birthday. Numerous visits and remembrances across Griswold Des Moines Anita Vinton Brayton and Massena are recorded with friends and family.
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