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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1909
Page
10
County Attorney H Wissler and his wife attend golden wedding observance. In Carroll, two men jailed for the city marshal murder are set to enter pleas tomorrow morning. A local business window shows a notable display at Nelson Shrock Grulke.
E N Wolever, the land man, spending the winter in St Paul to close pending deals, plans to stay a week or more and notes heavier snow here than in St Paul. He also reports the local weather as similar to last week and calls at the office for Monogram Stationery and guaranteed goods. Missouri Valley saloons closed by authorities. Count Thomas Corwin Smith, Sheriff Rock, and Constable Peckenpaugh remove liquor. Nelson, Suroce & Grulke advertise full dress and tuxedo suits.
Henshaw and Ringle purchased nineteen head of hogs from Jomble Dimig at an average of 83.05 dollars per head, suggesting profitable hog farming and possible shifts in farm conditions. Full dress and tuxedo suits with matching furnishings featured by Nelson Shrock & Grulkm in the north window, third district, 14.
Harvey Duval son of A M Duval and wife and now a practicing attorney at Springview Keya Paha county Neb left for his home last evening after a short visit here with his parents and many friends He has prospered since leaving the city years ago In holiday gift news samples of Monogrande OLY are ready at the NEWS office The Teasing Lady to be staged at The Atlantis Theatre Friday night December 17th features Chic Perking in a play about society and a favorite actress who leaves the stage to marry a society man The piece centers on social and stage life and the actress experience
Mr. R H Moore and partner Hawley Drug Company of Clarinda assume control of the Palmer drug store, to be operated as Moore Drug Company. Moore will move his family here later, and Palmer remains through the holidays before retirement. The new firm retains staff and pledges the high standard set by Palmer, with well wishes from the News. Monogram stationery and holiday supplies advertised.
The Midland Opera Quintette will perform at the Methodist church on Tuesday evening December 21 as the fourth number of the Epworth League entertainment course. The group includes three women and two men and features song piano and violin with readings by Mr Frank Michael. Reserved seats go on sale Saturday morning December 18 at Miss Parsons drug store with admission 35 cents.
Nelson, Surock & Grulke present items of practical value at the live holiday goods event, highlighting usefulness and appeal for shoppers. The display emphasizes quality, materials, and everyday utility across a range of products.
Real estate transfer notices show Robert B Brown conveying to Henry Tucker portions of multiple parcels with varying fractions and payments totaling several hundred dollars, alongside J G Hendry granting property to George McNeil under noted deeds and land descriptions across multiple tracts and dates. The record lists parcel references and monetary figures, including $600 $700 $200 and $255 sums, with dated notations and property descriptions across several townships and roads.
Gratitude to kind friends for numerous birthday greetings and fifty five cards received, signed by Mrs. Jno. Broderics.
Mrs. Teot Becker reports the death of her mother Mrs. Sarah Melville at age nearly 88 in her Chariton home Sunday morning. Myre Hecker missed the funeral due to illness. The note ends with an unrelated advertisement about hog buying and a hospital help wanted line.
Laurel Lodge No 102 Knights of Pythias plans a home talent minstrel production in January with a known director and high hopes for first class staging. The exact date and arrangements are not yet announced as the lodge works to revive local interest before the event. Further details will follow.
Word from banker John Peterson's bedside in Hikkhorn says he is about the same with no improvement. Relatives and friends fear the end, though his vitality remains strong and supporters hope for a possible recovery. City hosts join in urging continuity of faith and prayers.
A notice announces a sale of Christmas articles and an oyster supper at the Christian church on Friday afternoon and evening from 3 to 9 p.m. Proceeds support church activities.
Notice to patrons states the Atlantic Hotel will close on December 20 for about two weeks to move furniture and household goods. It will reopen under George Lang after painting and repairs. Patrons are thanked in advance and asked to continue supporting the Atlantic. A dance at the Eagles Hall is announced for Friday evening December 17 with inviting all respectable people.
We were greatly delighted with the Midland Opera Quintette both in performance and personnel. Rev C K Marshall of Hope Arkansas reports satisfaction. Reserved seats for a Dec 18 event at Miss Parsons drug store. admission 85 cents. Also an ad from Niglson Shrock Grulee boasting unique merchandise.
The Fred Herchenbach auction near Wietu drew a large crowd as all stock sold well. He netted about $1000 more than expected with Milch cows bringing up to $67.75 per head and other items selling strongly. The longtime seller Stass Limg presided over the sale.
A party led by W. C Williams includes John Rapp May Ross Frank Rhody G E Uehran and G Greek who traveled to Wiota this morning with rifles. They aim to return only after exterminating the genus hare, indicating a decisive hunt effort to remove the pest.
A garbled ad segment touts Liuperst sands for quality in bread stuffs and urges home bakers to bake at home. It references Petrie Bennet Company, insurance, real estate at 318 Chest, Mtnal Benefit Bulldox, and notes news want ads deliver results.
Mrs S B Helphrey visits her sister in Omaha. Miss Mary Christensen of Maine and Miss Mamie Warren of Lewis are in the city. I W Chykendall and Attorney Follett go to Omaha on business. Geo McCormick returns from Kansas. Johannesills of Viota and Mrs West of Maine stop in town. C B Clovis and J B Rockafallow head to Avoca on legal matters. J J and C W Bruce in Des Moines for Neal Institute business. Kelly Stuart of Maine calls on business and friends. Clifton Pollock leaves for Big Springs to visit an uncle. Mrs C D Finley is very ill. Rev F W Heinive returns from Lacona after assisting installation of a new pastor. City council convenes tomorrow to settle paying matter. Margaret Blake departs for Bozeman to visit relatives. Kitty Prost travels to Silver City to visit family before Emerson return. Mr and Mrs Z G Whitney and others from Columbia visit Anita then Madison for winter. M Calemanm involved in accident near Menlo. J M Coleman injured in train collision and facing suit.
J A Shrock of Nelson Shrock Grulke visited Omaha to try on two suits he is making for Mr Kyle auditor of the Trnton S4 cific. The note highlights Shrock's business reach beyond local tailoring. An ancillary item reports Will Bangham driving 14 head of steers into Anita Iowa, averaging about 1303 pounds, sold at top market, with feed and costs estimated at about 25 dollars for the season.
A four story Cincinnati tenement fire left seventy three dead and twelve injured as flames trapped residents. Emergency doors were sealed and a fire escape destroyed, trapping occupants and obstructing rescue attempts. Thomas Wilvon rescued three others while his mother perished.
Dispatches indicate an uprising against Zelaya in Mangua led by his closest adherents. Police and soldiers there reportedly sympathize with the revolt.
Ta., Dec. 14 The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Moretz died from burns after an unattended child caused clothing and pillars of cloth to catch fire in their house. The mother left the children alone for a few minutes. the boy lit a match and the flames spread to the infant’s clothing, leading to the fatal injuries.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight with a slight drop in temperatures Wednesday. Winds light, skies mostly clear, and no precipitation expected.
telegram from Lawrence Wakefield reports theWakefield and Yanvalin sale at Monowa Nea was a hummer with Col Nan and Jud Lee auctioneers smashing records. In three hours they sold over 4800 dollars in personal property and a large amount of real estate.
Probate records show Mary EL Soper's purported last will filed today. The document leaves all her property to two sons, Iran I Soper and Louis F. Soper, with the clerk of courts handling the proceeding.
Charles S. Chase advocates a compromise paving mix using half brick and half asphalt for city streets. He claims the composite method is already in use successfully in several sites and has performed well under varying conditions.
Franks Drug store announces agency for ZAEAM a liquid external cure for skin diseases including pimples dandruff and scalp conditions. It promises instant relief and permanent results with proof of cures available for examination.
Marriage license data shows W. O. Turner and Agnes Christensen, Portsmouth, recorded as a couple in the latest local filing. The notice lists both parties with ceremony or filing details pending further public records.
A severe lake shore wreck near Erie occurred last night as a Chicago and Boston spectral train collided amid a snow storm. Three are dead and twenty injured due to signal confusion and poor visibility. Local reports flag transportation delays and rescue operations ongoing.
United States District Attorney Sims filed in the U S circuit court for an injunction to compel the Economy Light and Power Company of Chicago to remove its dam from the Des Plaines River. The government contends the river is navigable and the company never obtained consent to build the dam.
Market snapshot shows openings and intraday moves in Chicago stocks and grain pits. Prices fluctuate with demand signals from brokers Lamson Bros and Coy, Atlantic and Towne amid steady trading and closing tendencies.
Chiewen Stock Sharkets Chicago IL reports weekly closing livestock receipts across cattle and sheep. Cattle entries show cows and heifers 2.00 to 5.50, stockers and feeders around 4.00 to 85.15, westerns 60 to 86.50, with 11,000 cattle receipts noted. Sheep receipts 24,000 with weak prices around 5.50 to 8.25, and estimated totals for tomorrow near 25,000.
Market summary from South Giatia and South Omaha dated December on cattle and hog prices. Receipts include mixed and feeder cattle with fluctuating bids, hogs steady to weak, heifers and feeders showing softness. western ranch stock and yearlings priced around 7 00 to 9 00, with several lots near 8 20.
Tr. Wf. 1 Willlims, a local dentist, appears in the Read the News column. The item highlights his practice and community involvement at the store area.
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