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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
5
The county board adjourned after finishing routine matters and approving bridge contracts. The decision, long debated, awarded the project to 18.G. Hunter with wooden bridges at 6.25 per linear foot, steel structures 11.00 to 18.50, and tubular Diora 27.00 to 31.00 per foot, with abutments included.
A reader testifies of suffering malaria and stomach troubles then credits Ellectric Bitters as a remedy that keeps them well, praising its effects on stomach and liver issues. The brief endorsement underscores the product as medicine.
The production My Daughter's Husband, seen at the opera house last night, did not meet expectations. Attendees found it unlike the troupe's usual work, with a notable delay in council bills and a third appearance by the troupe in the program, following two prior Walnut appearances.
A testimonial recounts recovery from a graveyard cough after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The speaker claims dramatic weight gain and full health restoration, praising the medicine as a world healing record for coughs colds and lung diseases. It is marketed with a 50c and 1.00 price and a trial bottle offer.
Miss Blanche May Layton wed Edwin Beekman yesterday at noon at the Layton home. Rev. Cla ton led the ceremony with blue lace gown and ring ceremony. The couple plan to live on a farm near Atlantic and will begin married life with well wishes from family and friends. Obituary notices Lydia D Johnson, born September 14 1886 in Wayne County Indiana, died November 26 1908 from brain hemorrhage. She married James A Harris October 31 1856, lived in Cass County, survived by husband and several relatives.
Ella Whitney transfers property described as ne4 and other portions in 17-76-36 to A B Ballentine. Pinewles for the Kidneys ad promotes a 20 day $1.00 trial claiming kidney and blood purification benefits sold by W T Palmer & Co drug store.
Thos H Whitney requests the public to inspect weekly snow and ice charts and daily weather maps at Whitney Loan and Trust Company starting December 7. He notes the coldest night of the season was Tuesday at four above zero, last evening warmer with a 20 above minimum. Auction sales at King’s Bargain Store next Saturday and Saturdays before Christmas. Presbyterian Ladies plan Kensington and Apron sale at Mrs George’s home Friday afternoon. Panaceas advertised for liver pills and pile remedy sold by W T Palmer Co Drug Store.
Rattenberg and Rogan surveyed Atlantic residents on the proposed railroad tax and found no one opposed. A petition will circulate to call a special election for the public vote on the proposition. If a majority of taxpayers sign, the issue goes to a vote, with election costs borne by the railroad company.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Mumby, who died in Riverside, California, will likely be held at the fan church. W. 5 Mumby, her son, has not yet heard from, but arrangements are to be made for Friday, with his arrival expected on an early train with the body.
Buffalo resident Leo Fy Zelinski declares Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his cold sore after daily use. The advertisement claims the salve heals all sores and is sold with a guarantee for 26 cents at dealers. Auction sales at KING'S Bargain Store run Saturdays through Christmas.
A family with a newly given pony and runabout faced an exciting chase when the pony, startled by a timber wagon on Chestnut Street, bolted. It struck the rear wheel of a buggy driven by Will Snouffer and party, tipping them out and breaking the axle. Mrs Snouffer sustained a wrist bruise. both parties escaped serious injury.
At the city council meeting a purchase of 400 feet of fire hose was approved and a couple of new style nozzles were bought for firefighting. The city now has 2800 feet of hose in total, considered ample for emergencies.
B O Sanders of East Fourth Street barbershop clashed with Tom Allen in a morning incident. Sanders ordered Allen out, Allen returned with a gun, and a $150 peace bond was issued for Allen. Neighbors say Sanders and Allen families have had ongoing quarrels between their children.
Geers in Our Cry gathers notices from the Atisutic Evening News. Patricia Bunton visits Omaha, Bruce and Welch travel to Des Moines, Mrs. Rowley visits her mother in Wiota, and others visit Des Moines, Rose City, and Griswold. Several departures add to a day of professional visits and family greetings.
The Trousdale Bros. Stock Company presents a three night engagement at the opera house starting Monday December 1. The Love Trail a musical comedy drama is the opening play. Prices 15 25 36 cents. Ladies ride Monday debt with one paid reserved seat before six p m. Vicketa on sale at Palmer's drug store Friday December 4.
In Maine Mrs Reed and her children spent Thursday with Mrs Reed's sister in Walnut. Miss Elma Graves of Des Moines visited for the dance postponed to Friday due to storm. Mrs Belle Winters returned to Anita to care for her mother. Miss Emma Turk was an Atlantic caller Saturday. The school held a Thanksgiving program Wednesday with a short vacation Thursday and Friday. Ralph Busden returned home from college in Indianola Thursday.
Atlantic residents and visitors share Thanksgiving reports with travels to Tyler Minnesota, Omaha, and nearby towns. Numerous names appear with events including visits, store moves, homecomings, and social gatherings as community ties and local business activity unfold across the region.
Anita and Mrs A M Petite visited G A Pegan home in Anita. Edna Worthing, after visiting her sister in Waterloo, returned home Monday. Ruth and Edna Turner went to Gretna Nebraska to celebrate Thanksgiving. Sneyder returned to Des Moines Wednesday evening. Shy resigned as superintendent of music and drawing in the Anita schools. C J Lattiz and family returned from Payette Idaho. G W Mallory and son Donnie spent Thanksgiving with daughter in Atlantic. Bila Griffith attended a county wedding before leaving.
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