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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1909
Page
6
Sidney A. Foster writes a lengthy letter to the Register and Leader blasting perceived Republican infighting and taftism Cannonism and insurgentism. He defends the party, praises Iowa, and criticizes alleged yellow journalism while recounting travels in several states.
Walton, a well known local wrestler, defeated John Jensen in two straight falls at Elkhorn last Friday evening. Jensen, a Danish wrestler from South Omaha, also set for a boxing showdown with Clarence English next Thursday. A boxing prelims and a large crowd preceded the match. Monogram stationery advertised as a holiday present at the NEWS office.
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Horace Lurton to the United States Supreme Court as associate justice for the Sixth Judicial Circuit Tennessee, to fill the vacancy left by Judge Peckham's death, amid organized labor protests over his stance on the employers liability act. A second item notes Wilkes Lodge to initiate twelve new members with a banquet tonight at its clubhouse, including candidates from Harlan and surrounding towns.
Will Cornell, son of the late P. Cornell, leaves the Cornell restaurant to enter the Whitney bank as general assistant in the clerical division. He will supervise the restaurant business for a time, with Miss Myrtle Cornell taking over operations. Neighbors praise his hustling drive and expect successful banking future. The Cornell restaurant is likely to be closed here eventually.
Miss Merle Reason spent Sunday at her home in Marna. Miss Neimeyer went to South Omaha to spend the week with relatives. Miss Hutton assists in the Eggers Bros. store during the Christmas rush. Bd Johnson, who has been working at different points, visited relatives here. Mrs Mabie Whitcomb works part of the time in Mrs Langdon's millinery. IH Davis of Walnut vicinity left for Crisfield Kas after visiting relatives. Mrs Frank Welch of Anita returned home after being there since her father Daniel McMenamin’s death. Mrs Long and her aunt Mrs Conn of Greenwood Neb left for Indiana relatives. Mr and Mrs Moses Goldsmith arrived from Aberdeen Wash for an extended visit with Vashti Lines and Jennie Love. Rev J L McMenamin, nephew of Daniel McMenamin, left for Denver to attend his uncle’s funeral. Misses Ilma Weed and Ruby Winters from Maine visit Lulends and shop. Maude Lee returns for a few days with Tr. Lee in Oakland. Tase Lang goes to Wiota for Fred Merckenbach sale. Mrs Harry Boyee of Anita visits friends on return from Maine. Chas A Grubb and wife hosted by brother William Grubb of Kansas City. E A Savage of Adair in city for business matters. Dr Porterfield was in Adair on professional business. Jimery Misner from Cumberland arranging for a sale to be listed in the News. Bring towels and pillowcases to be stamped for embroidery at Mrs Watson’s Tuesday. adit
Miss Florence Mills, an Iowa girl who has spent six years in India, will visit Rev. and Mrs. Mack this week. She will deliver a public address on India and its customs at the Christian church on Wednesday night at 7.30 p.m. The public is warmly invited.
Funeral services for the late Miss Wisie Long held yesterday at a Presbyterian church in Maine. The victim of a street car accident in Denver was well known locally and leaves grieving parents and many friends. J. L. Winne directed the services.
At the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago the Iowa State College entries in fat cattle sheep and swine won more prizes than any other exhibitor. They earned 1 grand championship 6 championships 21 firsts 11 seconds 11 thirds and 4 fourths for a total of 59 prizes. A top prize was the $100 Clay-Robinson special for the best five head of each animal. Over 74 percent of winning animals were bred on the college farm and all animals were used daily by students in livestock judging work.
The Atlantic Theatre presented the play The San Went Down on Saturday night but attendance was light. Episcopal ladies announce a cake sale and baggar at the News office on December 18 at the Hope Street location.
A dated missive from the Petite-Bennet Company defending Republican leaders and urging support for their party. The writer rejects scandal and links current political aims to disintegration, ending with a signature and business address.
Ed Wissler of Carroll County and County Attorney J A Wissler with his wife and children visited the city on Saturday for the golden wedding anniversary of Henry and Mrs Wissler. The writer recalls Ed from a century ago and notes his rising legal success and local popularity as county attorney.
Monogram stationery and engraving samples on display at the NEWS office with prompt delivery and good value. Anderson Berry of Maine is in the city today on business.
Dea Nelson Carter received a telegram announcing the death of Leii Harrison of Ohio, brother of the late Mrs Carter, making three deaths in the same family within months. A Carter unable to reach Scio in time to attend the funeral held this morning.
John Lawrence Ank Ney and partner leave the city by eleven oclock train for Fort Collins Colorado after a brief wedding trip. Friends extend best wishes as the couple settles in their new home, with the News joining in the happiness.
The regular pastor Trussell sermons are not in today’s News due to space limits. They will appear later in the week. The sermons are popular and show the paper’s commitment to value for money in the local field.
Everybody wanted to attend the Methodist Kensington and Xmas sale at Mrs. Watson's Tuesday afternoon. The gentlemen and young people are invited to supper for the evening. Come and select your Christmas gifts. Dan Oldridge left this afternoon for Missouri for a week on business. He can be found at the same city stand north of town buying dead hogs at the highest market price B C Cato.
Property transfers recorded on December 11 1909 show Pudge and wife transferring land to John J. Corey and John C. Kelly and wife transferring parcels to D. Kelly. Descriptions include sections and tracts with references to land in Ned Net and Ned areas. Names involved include Pudge, Corey, John J. Corey, John C. Kelly, and D. Kelly. The entries specify dates 12 6 09 and 4 27 09 with parcel identifiers and tract sizes.
United Press report from Chickasaw, December 13 notes bulls driven corn higher in the Chicago market under heavy buying. Corn rose four cents to 6 1/2 per bushel amid war-related damage concerns. wheat gained two cents as overall cereal futures surged in the day’s most sensational trading in memory.
Brussels December 1 King Leopold monarch of Belgium famed globally for his business ventures and linked to Congo atrocities is dying Cardinal Maere has administered a drastic anesthesia and the end is thought near. Physicians plan surgery for a hernia while the public focuses on potential stock market impact.
The city knows banker John Peterson suffers a severe inflammatory rheumatism attack at his home in Twikhern. He remains very low and unconscious for over twenty four hours. End is feared near.
W. BR. Berry of R. PD 2 Maine and his young son visited the city today. Berry took time to call at the office and convert his weekly News into the daily edition.
The funeral services for the late D. M. Reynolds were held at the Catholic church this morning with Rev Father Daly officiating. Burial followed at Athuris Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were members of the local Knights of Columbus council, including Al Moreland, Rhody, W. A. McCongill, Leanas Strittmatter, FP. McGovern and Thos. DP. Breheny.
Mrs J A McWaid has been visiting with her daughter Mrs Chin ders in Omaha. J He and C W Brice are in Des Moines attending matters connected with the Neal institute there. Wanted at the hospital, good help needed.
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