Freight Hander to District Head Prominent Rock Island Official
Charles W. Jones longtime Rock Island employee, formerly division superintendent, is moved from the southwest district to the Chicago Denver district. Jones rose from freight handler in Altoona to head of the southwest district, with a career spanning Des Moines, Topeka, and Topeka headquarters. He is regarded as genial and deserving, with expectation he may become company president.
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Charles W. Jones
Rock Island
Chicago
Altoona
Mitchelville
Maine
Des Moines
J. B. Smalley
Andi
Herrington
Kansas
Flemington
Horton
Topeka
South West District
Charley” Jones
Bern
Real Estate Transfers and Notes From Town
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Luuy
Helen M. Case
Liszie Laird
Wil
Atlantic
Frank Robinson
Lyle Hanna Findley
Uwd
Ned
R of Way
First Team Defeats Second Team 44 to 27 at Y M C A
Atlantic High School first basketball team beat the second team 44 to 27 at the YMCA gym. The winning lineup included Porter, Huffstadt, Williams, Dunn, and Giffen. They travel to Red Oak next Friday for a gym matchup, with a return game set here the following Friday.
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Atlantic High School
Y. M. C. A. Symnasium
Jack Porterfield
Reed Huffstadt
Bill Williams
Roy Dunn
Reginald Giffen
Thompson
Xenophon Graham
George McKay
Arthur Grifith
Lloyd
Lester Ackerman
Glenn Kringel
Red Oj
Red Oak
Splendid St Cecilian Club Concert Under Prof Miller
The St. Cecilian club in Congre gation church presented a varied program under Prof R V Miller last evening. Despite a smaller crowd the performance was praised for its artistry with notable pieces including Whirl and Twirl Cypsy Life and The Blue Danube Waltz and an encore was demanded by the audience. Prof Miller’s careful rehearsals were credited for the high quality.
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St. Cecilian Club
R. V. Miller
Ladies Quartette
Prof. Miller
Glee Club
Merdames Fulton
Faust
Vernier Robinson
Mrs. Quint
Firs
Atlantic News Reg Criticizes Train Service Change
In a letter by Massonga Ieho the Atlantic News denounces a shift in train schedules as a burden on Atlantic subscribers, arguing the new timing benefits the branch line and noting no county favors from Atlantic. The writer asserts continued service and urges Atlantic to adjust.
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Atlantic News
Atlantic
Massonga Ieho
Remains of D. M. Reynolds Arrive for Interment
The body of D. M. Reynolds former Atlantic attorney died of tuberculosis in Great Falls Montana arrived in the city at 1 10 accompanied by his sister Adele Reynolds. The remains were taken to the Knights of Columbus hall with a local council escort. Funeral services will be Monday at nine o clock in the Catholic church with Father Daly officiating and interment in Atlantic Catholic Cemetery. Friends may view the remains at the hall between noon and Monday morning.
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D. M. Reynolds
Atlantic
Great Falls
Mont
Adele Reynolds
Knights of Columbus
Father Daly
Atlantic Catholic
Personal and News Paragraphs From Local City Notes
Mrs A M Petite was in Anna today. Mrs Hugh Melkkay spent the RHEY in Maine. Mrs HAL Abbott has been on the sick list this week. Mrs J W Lemmon went to Au ba this morning to visit her mother. Knniete Sansen and Kamily of Sarah were in the city today shopping and visiting friends. Mroo and Mrs J lk Allen went to Ouuua this morning to do shopping and visit for several das. Miss Mina Christensen of Marne went to Walnut this morning after a visit with her sister Mrs G A Abbott. Mrs T M Reinig of Griswold lag been visiting here at the home of her parents C B Osborne and wife. Miss Bessie Whitaker returned home this morning to Omaha after a short visit with her brother Jo Whitaker. Mr and Mrs Pliny Hawkins and children of Absnarukue Mont arrived last evening for a visit at the home of Mr and Mrs J G Whitney. W Emerson went to Des Moines this morning on an official visit of inspection of the U C G T at that place. Thirty five new members will be taken into the lodge this evening and after the initiation there will be a big banquet. Rev Mack of the local Christian church was called to Clarinda on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week to attend the district Bible school conference at the church, returned by way of Council Bluffs where held a Bible School rally for the Council Bluffs Christian church.
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A. M. Petite
Anna
Hugh Melkkay
Rhey
Maine
Hal Abbott
J. W. Lemmon
Auba
Bessie Whitaker
Omaha
Jo Whitaker
Pliny Hawkins
Absnarukue, Mont
J. G. Whitney
W.emerson
Des Moins
U. CG. T
Rev. Mack
Clarinda
Council
Christmas sale and auto talk at local venues
Residents were invited to a Methodist Kensington Christmas sale at Mrs. Watson's on Tuesday afternoon with supper for attendees. Ostrander, Overland dealer, discussed new features of a Hamilton Motor Car branch to be opened led by Gordon Laughlin and Albert Johnson, highlighting a car with advanced features. Twenty five styles of writing desks offered at Gipen's. K P club rooms in M C A building open daily for members and their guests. billiard tables warm and inviting for evening use. Before buying a Christmas fir, visit Gipern's to view stock.
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Ostrander
Overland Automobile
Gordon Laughlin
Albert Johnson
Hamilton Motor Car Company
Laughlin
K. P
M.C. A
Cumberland Branch to Council Bluffs Possibility Mentioned
Cumberland Enterprise reports extensive discussion of extending the Cumberland branch to Council Bluffs and Omaha with potential spring operations. A survey from here to Griswald is complete and right of way secured, with Burlington interest suspected and talks of linking Osceola Des Moines branch via Greenfield Norwalk.
Christmas Gift Shipment Of Inexpensive Articles
A local shop announces a fresh shipment of inexpensive miscellaneous articles suitable for Christmas gifts along with a line of Japanese paintings and embroidered goods. Call and see the new stock.
New Officers for Meat Producers Association Form Des Moines Meeting
The corn belt meat producers association elected new officers for the year at its Des Moines annual gathering. A Sykes of Ida Grove was named president with J M Brockaway of Letts as vice president and H Wallace of Des Moines as secretary. Charles Cloodenaw of Wall Lake became treasurer. Directors span districts from Letts to Griswold and include J Baird North English, V Muir Hampton, Wiliam Larrabee Jr Clermont, W G Alcorn Vinton, Joseph Lisle Malcolm, T N Thornburg Linden, Jome Smith Corning, Hamilton Wilcox Griswold, J R Doran, D W Anglum Larchwood. Executive Committee lists A Sykes, T A Thornburg and H C Wallace. The session was small but the most successful in the organization’s history.
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Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association
Hej
Des Moines
A. Sykes
Ida Grove
J. M. Brockaway
Letts
H. ©. Wallace
Charles Cloodenaw
Wall Lake
J. MM. Brockaway
Letis
J. Baird
North English
T. A. Thornburg
H. C. Wallace
White Slaves Trafficking Case Sparks City Search
An unknown man telephoned police in Chicago causing a search of the red light district for Margaret Slightt aged 16 who vanished. Police say a person named Eugene McNol, who a witness says was in a hotel with the girl, was arrested this morning in connection with the case amid alleged white slave trafficking activity.
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Chicago
Wee
Cine
Margaret
Devon
Utig
Herbert Sticer Marriage License Granted in Leon
A license was issued today by the clerk of the courts to Ross Sticer, 23, of Leon, and Miss Maude Herbert of this city, daughter of Witber Herbert, as their families learn of the wedding. The couple surprised friends by eloping. Novelties for holiday trade at GITFPIN's.
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Ross Sticer of
Leon
Missh
Maude Herbert
Witber
Bert
Agai
Special song service at UNTQUE attracts attendees
J Ostrander, retail head for Overland, visited the city to meet local auto dealers about handling Overland cars here. He may place the agency with a local dealer or set up a local branch himself.
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Untque
Attractive
Overland
J. Ostrander
Yeserday
Ite
Zelaya advance reports reach Bluefield amid terror
A United Press dispatch from New Orleans notes Zelaya’s forces advancing on Bluefield with the city said to be terror stricken. A cablegram claims Estrada has appealed to U S Consul General Morfit for Marines to safeguard Americans.
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United Press
New Orleans
Deo, Jr
Zelaya
Bluefield
Estrada
U. S
Morfit
Old Officers Reelect ed by Laurel Lodge Knights of Pythias
Laurel Lodge Number 103 Knights of Pythias held last evening reelecting the old officers for the upcoming term. The lodge shows new life with bright prospects for renewed interest in the future.
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Laurel Lodza
Knights of Pythias
Sale Postponed By Bad Roads And Weather
Owing to bad roads and weather conditions the sale of Fred Herchenbach scheduled for today is postponed to the 13th of the month.
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Fred Herchenbach
Unique has a good program BHVERY night with songs
A fragmented ad style notice touts a nightly program by Unique featuring three illustrated songs each evening. It promises a fixed stand north of town where hogs are bought at the highest market price. It references Bay State Post Card Association Box 8 city and claims prompt service and guaranteed work.
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B.C
Bay State Post Card Association
Court Adjourned In Fleming Ayres Auto Case
Judge Thornett adjourned the November term of the district court yesterday evening as planned and will convene at Avocd next Monday. The new trial motion in the Fleming case was heard and is under advisement, while the Ayres versus Atlantic Automobile Company decision overruled the defendant’s motion for a new trial.
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Thornett
Avocd
Fleming
Lakkan
Episcopal Ladies Bake Sale and Bazaar at News Office
The Episcopal Ladies announce a cake sale and bazaar to be held Saturday December 18 from 2 to 5 p m at the News office. Proceeds support church activities.
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Payaar
Thes News Office
Cpa
Girl Aged 13 Found Dead Under Truck in Detroit Yard
A thirteen year old girl, Helen Brown, was found dead in a Detroit team yard this morning under a truck. She had been assaulted and strangled. The assault appears connected to events that unfolded yesterday. Police reported the body discovered early today and are investigating details surrounding the case.
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Detroit
Mich
Dee
Kidnapper Pursued After Sightings Along Louisville Route
Police in Louisville report a possible sighting of Alma Kellner by Miah and Ada Wellner as they were between Jeffersonville and Charlestown when stopped by a man in a buggy with a girl matching the abducted girl’s description. The inquiry centers on a suspect offering directions to Cincinnati.
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Louisville
L. W. Jones
Jeffersonville
Charlestown
Alma Kellner
Keig
Thesman
Chiginnati
Chicago Stock and Grain Markets Report
Chicago stock and grain markets show steady activity with limited demand. Cattle receipts about 600 with steady prices. hog and sheep data noted. weekly and Monday projections given for total receipts and market tone. unclear figures reflect OCR issues but indicate cautious trading and steady to firm tone in livestock and grain sectors.
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Chicago
Amol
Huey
Stock Market Report From South Omaha
Fragmented market notes show mixed cattle and hog prices with some gains and declines. Entries mention hog futures, beef totals, and several price figures though OCR errors obscure exact units and entities.
Local lodge elects officers at Wednesday meeting
WANTIED AL the hospital zood holy MW OW A Hleet Oneers fark Caimp Noo Jae MW A met Wednesday evening and elected officers as follows: Const ALT Smith Past Consul CK Kringel Adviser farty 3 White Clerk J W Gardner Banker W Deering Physicians Dr Grae hint Wy Mullins Escort Scott 8 Miler Waterman W A Stewart Sentry Porter Phelps Managers I Berg Con Wright Bert L Butler.
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A. Hleet
Fark Caimp Noo Jae
Const
Alt. Smith
C.K. Kringel
Farty
White
J. W. Gardner
W. Deering
Graehint
Wy Mullins
Scott 8 Miler
Waterman
W. A. Stewart
Porter Phelps
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Chicago Stock & Grain Markets
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