Atlantic Bond Reminder Urges YES for City Power Plant
A November 28 1910 appeal to Atlantic residents urges voting yes on a 50000 bond to buy the water plant and fund a new electric light and power plant. The letter warns current equipment is worn and risky, promises saving and new customers, and cites endorsements from local officials and business leaders to secure reliable power for growth.
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Atlantic
Park Hotel
Old Water Company
City OF
Atlantic Mill and Elevator Company
Hunter Tren Works
Lghter
Defiance Farmer Killed in Runaway Crash
Sam Kanauss a 40 year old farmer southeast of Defiance Iowa was instantly killed when his horse bolted after a pass by an auto driven by John Yeaman. The collision with a telephone post occurred as Yeaman avoided the runaway. Kanauss leaves a wife and five daughters.
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Defiance
Sam Kanauss
Here
Kanauss
John Yeaman
Yeaman
Missionary Talk Draws City Women to Mrs King Home
The Missionary Society of the Congregational church hosted an afternoon program at Mrs. R. E B. King home. Mrs. Towle of Grinnell spoke dressed as a native Chinese, sharing the tale of a Chinese girl and the work of missionaries abroad. nearly a hundred attendees from local societies were present.
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R. E B. King
Towle
Grinnell
Missionary Society of the
Congregational Church
Woman’s talk on heathen ism sparks plea for women’s work
A feature described a woman delivering a strong plea for work among women of heathen ism after a talk with curlog and light refreshments served. Mrs. Towle to speak at Congregational church tomorrow evening. Also notes on an apron and doll sale at Mrs. C. B. Osborne on December 5 beginning at 1 PM.
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Mra. C. B
Osborne
Fire at Elm Street home minor damage reported
A fire alarm was turned in about 1 30 p m from the home of City Electrician Wm Rapp and Elm Street's fair y. Firemen contained the blaze to a small roof hole likely from a defective flue or chimney spark. The same day a minor blaze occurred at Witch Barnard and wife on Tenth and Birch streets. Marshal Cain urges residents to ensure fires are completely safe to prevent such incidents.
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City Electrician
Wm. Rapp
Fairy
Elm Street
Witch Barnard
Tenth
Birch Streets
Marshal Cain
Lucey Delights Epworth League Audience at M E Olivier
Thomas Kilmore Lucey, the entertainer, drew a large crowd at the M E church Epworth League lecture course last night and was praised as one of the year's best. His mix of poetry song and story impressed attendees while upcoming performers Chicago Bell Ringers and Quartette are slated for December 15. A masquerade at the skating rink yielded prizes for best costumes with Ora Peerman winning the ladies prize and Leon Perkins the gentlemen's prize.
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Thomas Kilmore Lucey
M. E. Church
Epworth League
Couse
My. Lacey
Chicago Bell Ringers
League
Ora . Peerman
Leon Perkins
Auto call to vote on bent proposition
Ladies to contact J A McWaid at Monnay using Musson 304 or Bell 23a1 to arrange a car to take them to the polling place. The notice requests informing Mr McWaid of preferred voting hour for the trip.
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Musson
Bell
J. A .McWaid
Monnay
Mr. McWaid
Court Adjourns Till Tuesday In Woodward and Son Case
The Woodward and Son vs Steves Bros case concluded with a verdict for Steves Bros awarding $29.70 plus costs. Judge Wheeler adjourned to Tuesday morning to resume the term. Danish natives Jacob Jacobsett Carl John Christensen and Carl M Christensen filed naturalization petitions with final hearing set for April 4.
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Woodward & Son
Steves Bros
Steens Bros
Wheeler
Jacob Jacobsett
Carl John Christensen
Carl Marinus Christensen
Denmark
Bradford Funerals Tomorrow
The remains of Joseph Bradford who died in South Dakota arrived in the city this morning with James Perkins and Mrs Bradford. Funeral services will be tomorrow at 2 30 at the Church of Christ with interment in Atlantic Cemetery. Rev Mack to officiate. The death mix up arose from a telegram read as Joe is dying, come, misread as dead.
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Joseph Bradford
South Dakot
James Perkins
Bradford
Church of Christ
Atlantic Cemetery
Mack
Joe
Arguments in Wendling Case Move Toward Jury
United Press reports in Louisville that Joseph Wendling, accused of murdering Ami Kellner, faces final arguments today as the trial heads toward a verdict, with the jury to retire tonight or tomorrow morning.
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Wendling
The
United Press
Louisville, Ky
Joseph Wendling
Little Ami Kellner
Surprise wedding anniversary gathering at Herbert Brown home
Friends and neighbors living southeast of the city surprised Herbert Brown and his wife at their home with well fired baskets for their anniversary. Attendees reported a delightful time at the event held at the Ford table with a Sunday winner.
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Herbert Brown
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J. G. Whitney
George Lang
Roosters Club
J. A. McWaid
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Albert Johnson
F. M. Neer
A. E Andrews
Chas. F. Chase
Samuel Kanaass
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Ronaway
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Them
Dennison
Dive
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Bell Telephone
Iowa Telephone Company
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