Rock Island Railroad Reorganizes with Four New VPs
Chicago December 7 The Rock Island road completes reorganization by electing four new vice presidents to work with President Henry E Mudge James M Gorman becomes first vice president in charge of freight traffic succeeding W L Biddle F C Melcher becomes second vice president in charge of operation John Sabastian becomes third vice president in charge of passenger traffic I L Moore becomes fourth vice president in charge of purchases W H Moore says Lehigh Valley deal has no Rock Island significance and no Wabash or lease plans for Lehigh Valley
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Chicago
Rock Island Road
Henry E. Mudge
James M. Gorman
The
Santa Fe
W. L. Biddle
F. C. Melcher
I. A. Mudge
John Sabastian
Rock Island
Wabash
Lehigh Valley
Coldest winter morning yet on area roads
The Observer reports seven below zero at Whitney’s home this morning, the coldest yet this winter. Roads are particularly bad and only a few deliverymen ventured out, braving the harsh conditions as they struggle to navigate the icy routes.
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Whitney
Ford Auto Firm Expands Ford Territory for 1910
The Atlantic Automobile Company reports 23 Iowa counties added to its Ford sales area, totaling thirty counties. Herring plans a Des Moines salesroom and garage, while keeping headquarters locally. he will visit Des Moines this week and then New York for two major auto shows to gain more distributors.
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Atlantic Automobile Company
Herring
Des Moines
New York
Metropolis
The Great John Ganton Shines at Atlantic Theatre
The Atlantic Theatre presented The Great John Ganton last night. it drew praise for superb acting and well chosen costs. Although the audience was smaller than hoped, its appreciation and the players’ efforts earned liberal applause.
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John Ganton
Atlantic Theatre
Eldridge
Ganton
Lhberal
As the Sun Went Down at Atlantic Theatre Saturday night
One of the strongest companies of the season appears at the Atlantic Theatre on Saturday night in As the Sun Went Down a new play by Geo. D. Baker presented by Arthur C. Alston's company. Westha Williams stars with Edwin Walter W. A. Whitecar Arthur J. Chatterdon Phil Connor Arthur W. Bentley and others in a lavish scenic production requiring a special baggage car. Seats go on sale at Palmer drug store on Thursday December 9 and are expected to sell quickly.
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Atlantic Theatre
Geo. D. Baker
Arthur C. Alston
Westha Williams
Old Cross Roads
Parepa
Edwin Walter W. A. Whitecar
Arthur J. Chatterdon
Phil Connor
Arthur W. Bentley
R. F. Sullivan
Wm. Sexton
Jenny Dunbar
Flora Byam
Margaret Millay
Palmer Drug Store
Former Cass Co Girl Killed in Denver Street Car Crash
Alfred Long and wife of Marne report their daughter Elsie Long, about 26, killed in a Denver street car accident. Details scarce, funeral arrangements not yet known. Also, sale of Fred Herchenbach postponed to the 13th due to bad roads and weather.
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Marne
Alfred Long
Denver
Colo
Elsie Long
Fred Herchenbach
City Council Adjourns Until Thursday Over Paving
Last evening the city council met to discuss paving but took no firm action, resting on talk and motions. Councillors Stier and Gotf planned to survey all property owners in the paying district and publish a paper for expressions of preference by Thursday December 5, with possible action then.
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Stier
Gotf
Trains Resume Through Route After Road Work
Atlantic Northern and Southern lines announce trains will again run through to Isimballton after weeks of limited service to Elk Horn. Work crews, many imported, have rebuilt the road bed and officials expect normal traffic with about fifty cars from other lines held for demurrage now awaiting service renewal.
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Atlantic Northen & Southern
Elkhorn
Isimballton
Local Social Whirl Highlights Two Weekend Weddings
Atlantic society notes two major events. Mrs A A Gillette hosted the Originals Bridge Whist Club at Locust Street this afternoon with almost full membership in attendance. A P E O event Friday honored Miss Effie Locke as she marries John Hancox tomorrow. Harriet Wissler, daughter of Mrs J Wissler, will wed Mr Ankeny of Fort Collins Colorado tomorrow at her mother’s home, with plans to reside in Colorado after the wedding.
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A. A. Gillette
Originals Bridge Whist Club
South Locust Street
Effie Locke
John Hancox
Herring Wins Damage Case In District Court
The Ayres versus Atlantic Automobile Company and C. L. Herring trial concluded with a verdict for the defendant after about seven ballots. Herring said the company was not to blame for Mr. Ayres’ accident and indicated they would fight cases where they are not responsible. Paragraph advertising HNDGES BROS‘ up-to-date shining parlors appears at the end.
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Ayres
the Atlantic Automobile Company
C. L. Herring
Herring
Hense
Mr. Ayres
High School Basketball Split Games Next Friday Evening
The High School boys arrange a game between their first and second teams for next Friday evening. They have trained several weeks and are in good condition for a fast game. A preliminary match will feature the Jim Joys and intermediates.
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Jim Joys
Free Calendars With 50 Cent Groceries Order
Beginning Wednesday morning December Sth customers may receive a free picture with a 50 cent grocery order at the store while supplies last.
Storm at Danville Reveals Hungarian Woman and Child
A Hungarian woman and six month old infant were found near the steps of a Danville bank at daybreak amid snow and sleet. The pair, traveling from New York and separated from the husband, were revived with warmth and food and to be sent to the husband, a coal miner at Westville.
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Danville
Caru
Westville
New York
Illinois
Walter Stafford Leaves for Soaseh Texas to Work
Walter Stafford, long affiliated with the Town Trust and Savings Bank, departed this morning for Soaseh Texas to join the Soaseh Land Company of Waterloo. The firm is relocating its headquarters to the Lone Star state, and friends here express regret yet wish him success in the new position.
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Walter Stafford
Town ‘Trust and Savings Bank
Soaseh
Texas
Soaseh Land Company of
Waterloo
Lone Star
Stafford
Edwards Mullin wedding at Mullin home in Grant
In Grant on Wednesday evening November 24, 1909, Imer Wewards and Miss Mary Mulin were married by Rev. Johnson of the Grand M. church before about fifty relatives and friends. The organist Mrs Henry Speiker played a wedding march as guests gathered then shared a gumphnoay repast. The groom, eldest son of Ali and Mrs Hiram Edwards, is trusted and well regarded. the bride earns praise from acquaintances. Cumberland Enterprise joins in congratulations. May their life together be happy.
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Ali
Hiram Edwards
Izi
Jilmer
Cumberland Enterprise
Promoters seek five percent tax for Clarinda railroad
Chivinda to Blanchard leads a push by Ross Judd and Rat tenborg partners to present tonight a petition to Clarinda city council signed by a majority of freehold tax payers asking for a five per cent tax to aid a railroad line. The plan would run to Tarkio Missouri and then to St Joseph Missouri with a southern extension to Willisea if built. Proponents say the Atlantic Northern Southern link would be valuable and profitable though the southern extension is not active yet. They remain hopeful and expect to win out with time.
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Willisea
Atlantic
Local corn man Chas Malone wins multiple prizes
Chas Malone, a well known local corn man, adds more victories to his list. Besides the prize from the National show at Omaha reported yesterday, he won two firsts and one third at the Des Moines state show, taking first on oats and spring wheat and third on barley, with no word yet on his corn exhibit.
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Chas, Malone
Omaha
Des Moines
Ile
Real Estate Transfers in 1909 Record Listings
Transfer notes include Leonard H Brown et al to Andrew and W I Johnson in Brown's addition area dated December 4 1909 with lots 9 10 11 12 15 14. Wilson I Harris and wf to Bertha T Hedrick recorded September 29 1909 across several fractional and NW quarters. Grace A Swartz and husband to John Bauman dated November 20 1909 with Lot 5 Block 9 Masse-Te Saat. DeLane et al to Wm Har Lan dated September 13 1909 for subdivision Lot 3 in Im sub div O P It 2 82 med 8-70-36.
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Leonard H. Brown
Andrew and
W. I. Johnson
Brown
Anita
Wilson I. Harris
Bertha T. Hedrick
Grace A. Swartz
John Bauman
Fit
Swabs To Tou r Harrisburg Millersburg and Lykens
Mr and Mrs E C Swab depart on a promotional flyer trip through Harrisburg Millersburg and Lykens Pennsylvania. They expect to be away about a month to six weeks visiting relatives and promoting their enterprise.
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E. C. Swab
Harrisburg
Millersburg
Lykens
Penn
Milt Darling Visit From South Dakota In County
Former Cassy County man Milt Darling now residing in South Dakota is in the county visiting friends and handling business. He plans to stay several days and praises his new home saying it is the coming country.
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Cassy County
South Dakota
Milt Darling
Milt
Perce Acquitted of Charge in Court Ruling
H. Merce accused of perjury had immunity plea quashed by an order of court. Fifteen minutes after court opened the jury was ordered to acquit Pierce. Postmaster W. C. Williams and Walter Roberts returned from Chicago after attending the big stock show where Mr. Roberts has on exhibition the valuable pull he owns.
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United Press
Austin
Tex
Dee T
Udee Calhoun
H. 1K. Merce
Pierce
W. C. Williams
Walter Roberts
Chicago
Roberts
Iowa Central Reaches Settlement After Three Weeks of Talks
Marshalltown Ia Dec 7 After three weeks of conference the Iowa Central today settled with all branches of organized workers in its shops granting a wage increase of one to two cents. The accord covers 610 men at divisions from Albert Lea Minnesota to Poovin UK and improves shop conditions to mirror settlements elsewhere in the district.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Central Today
Albert Lea
Minn
Poovin
Vasanes Repels Zeliya Forces Near Rama In Fierce Battle
New Orleans dispatches report General Vasanes holding part of Zeliya's army and winning a close combat victory near Rama. Two hundred killed in a hand to hand clash as tensions rise. Communications cited misfired arms and cartridge mismatches affecting the revolt.
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Vasanes
Zeliya
Rama
Altsehul
Zelaya
Cnnmunslion
Former Government Weigher Testifies on Sugar Dock Scales
Former weighers at the Sugar Docks testified that the sugar trust used electric light signals in the scale house to doctor the scales. A concealed way switch warned of approaching government officials, and a spring used for tampering the scales was mentioned.
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United Press
New York
Dee, T
L Marry Vyandueen
Sugar Trust
Anita Citizen In The Toils
Chas A Morgan of Anita was arrested in Omaha on a charge of passing a worthless 10 dollar draft drawn on W J Carey and cashing a 25 dollar worthless check at the Arcade hotel. He claimed to be a horse buyer for Carey and used aliases. Morgan, held for hearing in Council Bluffs, says his brother will settle the matter.
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Chas. A. Morgan
Anita
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Grand Hotel
Colney Bhif
Arcade
Omiaha
Park
Carey
Morgan
Williams
Bluffs
G A R Indleg Meeting Set For Wednesday Afternoon
The Indleg of the G. A. R. will meet at the hall Wednesday afternoon at 2.20. All are requested to come, Special business, By order of president.
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Sebastian Con
Tinues
Ciary of
Atlantic Automobile Co
Ford Ar
Cass CO
Alfred
Long
Marne, i
Stier and
Goit
Kinndhton
Atlantic Society of Inter
Ayres Vs. Athin
Der
Hndges Bros
Danville, AL
Soaseh, Tex
Soaseh Land Company
Clarinda
Chivinda
Blanchard
Ross & Judd
Tenborg, Ross & Judd
Perce
Iowa Central
Jranches
Aelaya
New Orleans
Alanazua
Anita Citizen
A. Morgan
Passi
We Ke Carey
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