Medics Elect New Officers at County Meeting
At the annual Cags county medical society meeting held yesterday at the hospital, officers were elected for the ensuing year. President Dr. T. B. Morris of Atlantic, Vice President Dr. Thompson of Marne, Secretary Dr. Max Emmert of Atlantic, and Dr. Stultz of Wiota. Delegates and many out of town doctors attended, including Drs. Moore of Walnut, Campbell of Anita, and Zook of Adair. Papers read were good and discussions were engaging.
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Cags County Medical Society
T. B. Morris
Atlantic
Thompson
Marine
Max Emmert
Stultz
Wiota
State Society
Drs. Moore
Walnut
Marne
Campbell
Anita
Zook
Adair
War Department Refuses Pac Coast Invasion Details
The War Department sent to the House its reply to Representative McLachlin’s resolution on U S army ability to repel a Pacific coast invasion. Secretary Dickinson delivered the report and Speaker Cannon signaled it would be kept secret, with no part of it divulged.
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War Department
United Press
Washington, D. C
Representative McLachin
California
U. S. Army
Pacific Coast
House
Dickinson
Cannon
How They Stand in Parliament After Election
London December 14 The standing of the new parliament in the afternoon results shows Conservatives 216 Liberal Labour 259 Irish Nationalists 262 Obrienites 9
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The
United Press
London
Laboritag
Obrienites
Trouble over Love Affair Ends in Death at Courtney Home
In Yankton South Dakota on December 14 George Roffteucher died and Daniel Courtney was dying after a violent incident at Courtneys residence over Courtney's niece. The sheriff and deputies arrived during the altercation and Courtney was shot.
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The
United Press
Yankton
George Roffteucher
Daniel Courtney
Courtney
Here
Roffteucher
Big Fur Robbery in Chicago Nets $21,000 Skins
Thieves raided the fur store of Silverman in Chicago last night and stole a wagonload of skins valued at 21 thousand dollars marking the city’s largest fur robbery. A separate dispatch reports a revolt against the Young Turks in Arabia with a bloody clash between Cruce's tribesmen and government troops, with Arabians opposing the regime.
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Chicago
Silverman
London
Arabia
Cruce
Carnegie Gift For Peace To Be Discussed At Session
The details of Andrew Carnegie's $10,000,000 gift to promote universal peace will be presented at the session of the Society for the Judicial Settlement of International Disputes opening tomorrow in Washington. The report outlines how the funds may be used to foster peaceful arbitration and reduce global conflict.
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Carnegie
United Press
Washington, D. C
Dee
Andrew Carnegie
Society For the Judicial Settlement of
Rambler Ad Prompts Attention to Herring Motor Car Co
In this issue a large advertisement for the Herring Motor Car Company highlights the Rambler car now being sold by the firm. The ad urges readers to note its details and benefits.
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Rambler
The
Herring Motor Car Company
Rambler Car
Chas DeMar Visits City Enjoys Atlantic Improvements
Chas DeMar of Red Oak formerly of this city toured town attending business and visiting friends. He noted Atlantic's improved appearance since streets were paved and other improvements. DeMar, once with the Jones meat market here, has many friends in the city glad to see him.
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Chas. DeMar
Red Oak
Atlantic
Butler and wife return from Indiana visit
R. B. Butler and his wife have returned from a trip visiting relatives and friends at Mr. Butler's former home in Indiana.
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R. B. Butler
Mr. Butler
Indiana
Saloon Petition Gains Ground Across Carroll County
In Carroll county the saloon petition for continuance is being signed widely in the western area, about 80 percent of voters. The eastern townships show stronger temperance sentiment, jeopardizing a county majority. Drys hope to oust the saloons in Dedham, Coon Rapids, and Lanesboro, while Glidden and Ralston remain dry. Legal challenges loom as both sides prepare to test petition and withdrawal provisions, with contests planned countywide.
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Manning
Carroll County
Dedham
Coon Rapids
Lanesboro
Glidden
Ralston
Jack Fat and Jim Slim to perform at Coney Island
At Coney Island New York the unique act featuring Jack Fat and Jim Slim headlines Wednesday and Thursday with expected lively seaside entertainment and crowd appeal in a historic pleasure report style.
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Jack Fat
Jim Slim
Coney Island
New York
Famous
Alvin Kunze Funeral Time Errors Corrected
The undertaker misinformed on the funeral time for Alvin Kunze. The services are at two o'clock in the Lewis church with burial in Lewis cemetery. A brief house service precedes the church service at the west house. Christman gifts are appreciated.
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Alvin Kunze
Lewis
Lewis M
Christman
Nixws Office
Fire Endangers Af ton Village in Missouri Town
Emergency response from St. Louis professionals sent twenty firemen and engines to Af ton Missouri after calls for help as flames spread threatening the small town two miles away.
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United Press
ST. Louis
Afton
Apostle Lupton Arrest Warrants Issued in Alliance Case
Alliance December 14 officers left town with warrants for Apostle Lupton head of the Gift of Tongues cult. He confessed being father of a child born to Miss Marie Corlett of Cleveland who for three years served as his stenographer.
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Apostle
The
United Press
Alliance
Apostle Lupton
Marie Corlett
Cleveland
Man Who Killed Father is Freed
Henry Walthers Jr. was freed by a coroner's jury finding self defense after shooting his father in defense of his mother and sister. The incident followed a surprise gathering of about twenty-five friends at the Malone home southeast of town.
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The
United Press
Omaha
Henry Walthers, Jr
S. M. Malone
Hag Returns to Work at Rock Island Freight Office
Lawrence Troy, recently out with appendicitis and typhoid fever, has returned to his duties in the Rock Island freight office. His coworkers express relief and happiness at his return.
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Hag
Lawrence Troy
Rock Island
Plan a Big Time Bazaar Night at Hagles Hall
The Christian church hosts an all day bazaar with a piping hot chicken pie dinner and oysters served all afternoon and evening. A sale of fancy articles dressed dolls rummage and a booth for canned fruits home made jellies and candies precedes a single price event in Hagles Hall Bailey's store back of Bailey's store Saturday December 17 meals 25 cents.
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Christian Church
Hagles Hall
Bailey's
Stora
Green mine disaster at Tacoma Virginia entombs twenty six
Twenty two were killed and twenty six entombed by an explosion at Green's mine in Tacoma Wise county Virginia. Superintendent Browning entered the shaft moments before the blast and is among the dead. Wives and children gather at the shaft entrance as relief parties head to the scene with supplies for the injured.
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The
United Press
Bluefield
Des
Green's
Tacoma
Browning
Green Mine
Wise County
Another Chapter To Bank Failure In Carroll
In Carroll Nebraska on December 14, a new chapter opened in the First National bank collapse. Judge Church affirmed C C Helmer as administrator of the Culbertson estate connected to the failure. Mrs Culbertson, widow of the bank president, was named administratrix but creditors objected due to non residence. Culbertson had moved to Worland Wyoming to oversee a nearly $100,000 irrigation project using bank funds. Judge Powers supported the creditors and appointed Helmer with a $100,000 bond. An injunction to block Helmer was denied. the appointment stands and the case will be appealed to the supreme court.
Weather Forecast for Iowa Tonight and Thursday
The weather bureau forecasts little temperature change for Iowa tonight and Thursday. Skies remain mainly clear with comfortable air. Winds will stay light, and no significant precipitation is expected.
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Iowa
Ishmael stage adaptation to debut at Theatre tomorrow night
Local audiences will enjoy Ishmael, dramatized from Mrs. Bed h n Southworth of her best known novel Ishmael and its companion story Sel t i Raised. The production promises to bring a beloved classic to the stage with Mrs. Bed HN’s enduring tale adapted for a live audience.
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Ishmael
Bed HN
Southworth
Sanguinary Battle at Guerrero Ends Rebel Run
War department reports at Guerrero in western Chihuahua 300 rebels faced 500 regulars. Seventy revolutionists and 84 federals killed while 150 rebels and 80 federals wounded. Federals win, occupying the town after routing the rebels. Roosevelt arrives in Boston en route to Harvard lecture.
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Mexico
United Press
Mexico City
War Department
Guerrero
Chihuahua
Ladies Orange Race at Skating Rink Tomorrow
A ladies race will be held tomorrow evening at the skating rink with a 60 cent cash prize for the participant who collects meat oranges placed around the arena. The event promises lively competition and local entertainment for attendees.
Saloon Petition Filed in Fort Dodge Fight
Fort Dodge saloon activists filed a petition with 1 200 signatures though 1 017 were needed. Civic league workers copied names with plans to publish them if not printed locally. Whitney Hose Company elected officers Foreman Ralph Wissler, Assistant Foreman Wendell Bowles, Treasurer Will Cornell, Secretary Chas Grobee. A banquet followed at Calumet Cafe.
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Fort Dodge
Civic League
Whitney Hose Company
Ralph Wissler
Wendell Bowles
Will Cornell
Chas, Grobee
Wright Hedges
Hunie Rushenberg
Calumet Cafe
Stevenson-Herbert to wed at Locust Street home
J G Stevenson son of J A Stevenson and wife to wed Misa Ruth Herbert daughter of Mrs J K Herbert this evening at seven o'clock in the presence of about sixty invited guests at the bride’s home 1105 Locust street. The couple will reside on the groom’s father farm nine miles northwest of the city.
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J. G. Stevenson
J. A. Stevenson
Misa Ruth Herbert
J. K. Herbert
Locust Street
Shower Planned for Miss Matte Block Bride
The first prenuptial event for Miss Matte Block who will marry Elmer Loeb of Albia on the 28th is a miscellaneous shower and bridge party. It will be held Saturday at the home of Miss Virginia Cuykendall with Miss Cuykendall and Miss Marie Niles as hostesses.
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Matte Block
Elmer. Loeb
Albia
Virginia Cuykendall
Cuykendall
Marie Niles
Carouselpride and Sugar Bowl Crowded With Droll Acts
The reader is treated to a lively parade of acts including Jack Fitt and Jim Syim as they perform on carousels and the camel’s back in a sequence titled Sugar Bowl own and Out The Cake Walk Bamboo Sittle and other stages of amusement likely to provoke laughter and challenge decorum.
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Jack Fitt
Jim
Griswold man undergoes hernia operation at hospital
Henry Hertzler of Griswold was operated on this morning for hernia and is recovering well. Dr. Hully of Griswold accompanied the patient and assisted local doctors in the procedure.
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Henry Hertzler
Griswold
Hully of
House Spends Six Million An Hour In Session
The House of Representatives has spent an average of six million dollars per hour since Congress convened, with less than two hours in session and passage of annual appropriations totaling two hundred million dollars.
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House
United Press
Washington, D. C
Dee
House of Representatives
Congress
Marriage Licenses in Atlantic List Details
J G Stevenson appears in the Atlantic marriage license notices. The record notes a forthcoming pairing and related civil formalities with local officials overseeing the registry. Further specifics are partial, but the notice confirms a marriage license activity tied to Stevenson.
Milwaukees Rebating Case Seeks City Hall Graft
In Chicago on December 13 Judge Landis jailed Mrs Aline Christopher for 30 days and her attorney John F Brown for 70 days for contempt of court for refusing to produce checks tied to a graft inquiry aimed at breaking the brick trust in the Milwaukee rebating case. Christopher, who has a sick child, cried in jail and later testified before the grand jury.
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United Press
Chicago
Aline Christopher
John F. Brown
Landis
City Hall
Milwaukee
Christopher
Golden Wedding Celebration for Stalnakers in Lewis
Lewis residents report Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Stalnaker observed their golden wedding anniversary at home in the east part of the city. Neighbors staged a surprise, sharing a pleasant gathering and presenting a ten dollar gold piece as a memento and sign of friendship. J. B. McDermott noted improved health in Anita, Iowa, as friends express relief over his illness.
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Lewis
C. G. Stalnaker
Pythian Sisters Elect Officers for Coming Year
The Pythian Sisters met at Mrs. C. A. Rasmussen’s home with strong attendance and elected officers for the year. Names include Past Chief Mrs. Rasmussen, Most Excellent Chief Mrs. G. G. Jack, Excellent Senior Mrs. Guy A. Curtis, Excellent Junior Mrs. Carl Hoffman, Records and Correspondence Mrs. H. M. Finkbine, Manager Mrs. H. W. Fulton, Manager Finance Mrs. C. L. Campbell, Protector Mrs. E B. Porterfield, Guard Mrs. Chas. Block, and installing officer Mrs. A. C. Petite. Installation and Grand Chief visit planned for next regular meeting.
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Pythian Sisters
C. A. Rasmussen
G. G. Jack
Guy A. Curtis
Carl Hoffman
H. M. Finkbine
H. W. Fulton
Merchants enjoy holiday trade as stocks run high
City stores are busy with Atlantic merchants showing their best stock levels in years. Buyers come from nearby districts to take advantage of low prices and ample selection. Local commerce is lively and the public laughs at jokes from Jack Fat and Jim Slim.
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Atlantic
Paper trouble trims eight pages to four for readers
Subscribers along the News on the Rio Grande routes received only four pages last evening due to shop trouble that spoiled several of the eight page sheets. Readers are asked to understand and excuse the temporary shortage.
Sale Planned by E Q Butler in Wiota Vicinity
E Q Butler of Wiota vicinity in the city arranging a sale to be held at his place on Thursday December 22. Ras Lang and W W Chamberlain will cry the sale.
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Wiota
Ras Lang
W. W. Chamberlain
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices Dec 12 1910
Amanda Briscoe transfers real estate to John Gearhart for 700 dollars covering a 11 19 10 e2 Int 1 and all It 2b 14 2nd add Cumberland. The box social at Center School House Washington township is postponed for several weeks. Grace Borchardt, Teacher. Fred Hels has gone to Kansas for an extended visit. Mrs R A Gamble leaves for Des Moines to visit relatives during holidays.
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Amanda Briscoe
John Gearhart
Cumberland
Center School House
Washington Township
Grace Borchardt
Fred Hels
Kenyanworth
Kas
R. A. Gamble
Des Moines
Miss LeBlanc Not Guilty In Grover Killing Trial
Cambridge Massachusetts December 14 The French Canadian girl Miss LeBlanc was found not guilty by the jury after they retired at 9 this morning and returned the verdict in about an hour. The case involved the killing of Clarence B L Grover, her employer, and was reported by United Press from Cambridge.
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The
United Press
Cambridge
Mass
Hazetie LeBlanc
Clarence BL. Grover
Local visitors and readers drop by the News Office
Mrs Pat Murray returned from a visit with her daughter Mrs Tom Casey south of Griswold. H F Cowperthwaite of Des Moines travel ing passenger agent for the Pennsylvania lines, west of Pittsburgh, was in the city today on business. Tess and Mr Chas Gaulke of the Lewis vicinity attended to business and visited friends, adding their names to the growing list of readers at the News Office. Holly boxes at the News office.
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Pat Murray
Tom Casey
Griswold
H. F. Cowperthwaite
Des Moines
Pennsylvania Limes
Pittsburgh
Tess
Chas, Gaulke
Lewis
Holly
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An old notice urges readers to obtain Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when sick, claiming it will quickly recover a cold and prevent pneumonia. It notes the product contains no opium or narcotics and is suitable for adults, with distribution through all dealers.
Stock and Grain Market Report from Chicago
Hogs receipts 25 000 with prices 6 to 15 cents above early, tops at 7 55. Mixed and butcher hogs range 7.20 to 7.55, good heavy 7.25 to 7.55, light 7.20 to 7.55. Pigs 6.60 to 7.50. cattle receipts 23 000, weak to 10 cents lower, beeves 4.28 to 7.00, cows and heifers 2.25 to 5.85, stockers 3.25 to 5.45, westerns 3.70 to 5.80. sheep 33 000, weak 10 lower. estimated tomorrow 26 000.
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Chicago
Ill
Tomorern
South Omaha Stock Market Report December 14
Hog receipts 6600 opened ten lower closed steady with yesterday’s bulk. Hogs ranged from 7.25 to 7.56 with top 7.55. Cattle receipts 4208 steady to strong with heifers 4.00 to 6.75, cows 2.50 to 3.40, stockers 3.00 to 5.50, calves 3.00 to 8.00. Sheep receipts 10400 steady for grades, lambs 4.00 to 6.25, ewes 2.25 to 3.75.
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South Omaha
Correction on gale price report for mares
A recent notice clarifies that in yesterday’s report about the Andrew Sorengen gale the $200 price refers to a mare, not a heifer. The correction updates the sale record to reflect the correct animal type and price.
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Andrew Sorengen Gale
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