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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
3
A compact guide by Arthur Maynard for Republic Motor Car Company outlining common engine troubles with causes and remedies. Topics cover irregular firing, hissing exhaust, weak starting, dragging, sudden stops, misfiring, silencer explosions, and knocking, listing issues from faulty wires to improper fuel and lubrication along with maintenance tips.
Last evening’s council session was largely routine with four members present. Mayor Straight announced Rev. George’s resignation from the library board and noted no successor yet while department reports showed electric plant coal use, and the treasurer’s fund balances.
Funeral services for Chas N LaRue are planned for two o'clock tomorrow at the Al. LE church with Rev. George and Rev. Griffith presiding. Interment will be in Atlantic cemetery. LaRue, longtime county resident and former city marshal, died after a long illness, survived by wife, daughter Eva Cargon of Longmont, Colo.
Observer Whitney reports seven degrees below zero at seven this morning, three degrees colder than yesterday. Traffic may wear roads but will improve soon. The News is four pages due to late trains, and advertisements pay.
Mrs A A Gillette hosted the Originals Bridge Whist Club yesterday afternoon at her home. Four tables played bridge with a three course luncheon and Christmas themed red and green decorations. The season opens with plans for biweekly gatherings and a cheerful start to the club's year.
Real estate transfers listed including Mary Ditts to George Ditts for 123 09 ft 9 in on Howard Whit add to Anita 81500 and others to Caroline Smith and W Hopley, with further transfers noted. A concert Friday December 10 at 8 o clock at the Congregational church by the St Cecilian Club with R V Miller conductor featuring Handel Glee Club Avion Quality Ladies Quartet and various solos and ensembles.
A deal closed yesterday transferring ownership of the Al Petit livery business to Petit and McNeil, who own the brick livery barn at Third and Walnut. They will operate both barns in the future, with Al Petit planning rest and possibly entering another business in the spring.
Spokane Evening Chronicle reports Tuy Needles, a well known local figure, detained in Wenatchee after allegations she sold six volumes of reference books for Chehalis County school warrants. She allegedly claimed N. D. McKillip, superintendent, had authorized directors to sign blank warrants. The books valued at 331 were not delivered and the director denies authorization. Warrant cashing led to arrest and custody.
Silas Wilson formerly of this city now based in Nampa Idaho visited for a few hours while traveling home from a business trip east. He served as judge at the fair show in Council Bluffs, then traveled to Chicago and Cincinnati before catching a belated train. Wilson works in real estate at Nampa and is a booster for Idaho prospects.
Rock Island service slowed by cold weather causing late arrivals and missed connections. Eastbound No. 8 arrived after 11 a.m. instead of 4:42 a.m. Westbound No. 13 ran four and a half hours late, No. 9 two hours and fifty minutes late, and No. 17 three hours late.
The Epworth League held a basement reception at the M. Sc. church last evening to welcome new members. A three course luncheon was served by the men and attendees report everyone had a good time.
Chas von Motz, now of Moline Tennessee and formerly longtime resident of this city, is in town for a short visit with friends and to attend to business. He was a welcome caller at the News office today.
The board of supervisors completed the labors of the session yesterday afternoon and adjourned.
The sale of Fred Herechenbach scheduled for today is postponed until the 13th of the month due to bad roads and inclement weather conditions.
The Wilcox case in the GB and Q matter remains active in the district court with little other reporting as proceedings continue. No additional major actions were noted in the district court beyond the ongoing case status.
J Lb Ankney of Fort Collins and Harriet Wissler of Atlantic were issued marriage licenses. The record notes the names and locations involved with the ceremony pending.
Former Nicaraguan president of Nicaragua Dr Cardenas has taken the field heading an expedition of 106 well armed men from Costa Rica. The objective is Manga with followers pledged to support Estrada for the presidency.
New York dispatch reports that grand jury indicted George Sheldon, former president of the Phoenix Tire Insurance Company, on charges of misappropriating company funds. Early word suggests up to $452,000 involved, with $52,000 specifically alleged in the indictment.
Walter Lonsdale and Dr. Cook's secretary Doe arrived in Copenhagen with Cook's world pole data and delivered it to the rector of the University of Copenhagen.
An unofficial dispatch reports General Vasques was court martialed under order of Zelaya and sentenced to death for losing the battle of rann. The report cites United Press and places the notice in Mexico City with December dates.
United Press reports Mineral Point banker Spenseley was arrested after an indictment was returned. He was taken to Madison for arraignment.
The weather forecast calls for rising temperatures tonight with warmer conditions in the western portion of the state. Mostly clear skies and light winds are expected as a warm front moves through.
A letter from Adele Reynolds, sister of D. M. Reynolds in Montana due to his illness, reports he is about the same though improved that day and may soon be brought here. The update notes he was briefly better but remains under care.
At the Cass County Medical Society meeting held at the Y M C A rooms yesterday new officers were chosen. President Dr Maynard of Atlair, Vice President Dr Morris of Atlantic, Secretary and Treasurer Dr Mas Emmert of Atlantic, Delegate Dr Stultz of Viota, Censors Dr Weaver Cumberland, Dr Morris Atlantic, Dr Thompson Marne.
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