Local Social Whirl Celebrates Anita Bruce Bridal Gala
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Frank Musson and fellow hosts entertained in Anita Bruce honor at the Musson home for her December 30 marriage to Eugene Frank Consigny. About 42 guests enjoyed Christmasy decor, seven progressives tables, heart prizes, and a luncheon. A note of advice from guests awaited the bride. Sixteen men formed a winter social dancing club with L O Glass as president and New Year’s Eve plans a kickoff dance with a prize for the best club name.
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Anita Bruce
Eugen Frank Consigny
Frank Musson
C. L. Campbell
W. 4. Follett
C. W. Bruce
Musson
Henry Fulton
Cuykendall
L. O. Glass
Parl Brandt
Dean Rowe
Episcopal Ladies Bazaar At News Office Tomorrow
An Episcopal Ladies Bazaar is scheduled at the News Office tomorrow. Proceeds support church activities and local parish outreach.
Real Estate Transfers from December 14 1909
Real estate transfers list conveyances by Wesley Myers to George Hasterday and Henrietta Mae Gingery to F O Powell with detailed lot and tract descriptions across townships 76-36 and 77-30. Includes a transfer from M J Calkins to Marinda Metcalf and references to lots in OP subdivisions.店
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Wesley Myers
George Hasterday
P. Il
Henrietta Mae Gingery
F. O. Powell
M. J. Calkins
Marinda
Metcalf Acd
Nice Window Display At Hggers Jewelry Store
A display at Hggers jewelry store features attractive holiday items including cut glass and mother of pearl vases. Foss Griffith decorated the windows showing notable skill in holiday window dressing.
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Hggers
Foss Griffith
Christmas cake sale at the cake gate
Ep iscopal ladies at the News office announce a cake sale tomorrow welcoming the community to purchase seasonal desserts and support church activities. The event offers a festive treat and a chance to contribute to church efforts.
Former Noble TP pastor killed in Brooks collision
Rev J D Schaible formerly of Noble Center and pastor of the German Evangelical church was fatally struck by Burlington system’s Denver flyer near Brooks while crossing a railway track. His team and vehicle were destroyed. the minister died instantly. The notice also advertises Hart Schaffner Marx clothes sold by Albert Johnson.
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Schaible
J. D. Schaible
Noble Center
Brooks
Great Union Meeting Plan By Atlantic Clergy
Evangelist C C Smith from Chicago plans a four week union meeting starting March 6 with pastors from Atlantic Pennsylvania area. They agree to cover travel, lodging, rental for songbooks and local expenses with offerings to fund the effort. No fixed guarantee. aim is generous contributions. Community prayer urged. Apron bazaar and cake sale by Episcopal ladies at the News office tomorrow.
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Charles Cullen Smith
Chicago
Atlantic
C.C. Smith
Swart a Candi Date for Sheriff
The Griswold American officially announces Cass Swart longtime Pleasant township constable and Griswold liveryman has entered the race for the Republican nomination for sheriff in the June primary. Swart, known countywide, has served two decades as constable and will canvass on merit. Other names rumored include Deputy Sheriff Bosley, but no definite challenger is named.
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Griswold
Cass Swart
Pleasant Township
Thomas C. Swart
Cass County
Cass” Swart
Swart
Bosley
Abbott Named New Rock Island Division Superintendent
A. C. Abbott, longtime trick man in the chief dispatcher’s office, is appointed superintendent of the Rock Island division. He takes over from Greanow, who moves to the Illinois division. C. W. Jones becomes head of the district locally, as ET makes his first division trip. Abbott previously ran the Colorado Springs division. Abbott, a veteran railroad man from this city, is celebrated by many friends at his advancement.
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A. CG. Abbott
Rock Island
Greanow
Illinois
Mr. Abbott
C. W. Jones
Rock Isand
Tie Wan
Colorado Springs
Bath robes and pajamas at Fred Steinke Cloth Co
Bath robes and pajamas offered in a variety of shades at Fred Steinke Cloth Co. The ad highlights affordable sleepwear options and a range of colors for customers seeking comfortable home wear.
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Fred Steinke Clo. CO
Old Settler Milo Gibbons Passes Away Near Walnut
Milo Gibbons, longtime local resident near Walnut, died Wednesday night at his home after a prolonged illness with dropsy and complications. He was 72, leaving a wife and nine children, six sons and three daughters. W. T. O'Connell of Griswold is noted as a cousin of the deceased.
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Milo Gibbons
Walnut
W. T. O'Connell
Griswold
Hart Schaffner Marx wearers gain real merit claim
Albert Johnson's would be the only clothing store in our city to know truly who deserves the Hart Schaffner Marx label. Awed Fancy China at the Tea Store.
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Albert Johnson’s
Atlantic Boy Powell Heads University Publicity Dept
Bart Powell, brother of Glenn Powell, now leads the publicity department at the University of Illinois. Frank Pellett, returning from Champaign, Illinois, reports the former Atlantic boy Burt EK Powell is widely read for articles promoting the school. The university, founded 1867, has six schools and seven colleges, nearly 5000 students, 641 faculty, 30 buildings, 115 acre campus, 600 acre farm, with $400,000 in newly opened buildings. Powell's role is crucial and well compensated.
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Frank Peilett
Champaign
Ill
Atlantic
Burt EK
Powell
Glenn Powell
Pellett
Prof. Powell
Doing Nicely After Appendectomy in Lewis
Miss Bunche Smith daughter of A I Smith of the Lewis vicinity was operated on in this city last Sunday for appendicitis by Drs Jordan and Jones of Lewis and is recovering nicely.
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Bunche Smith
A. I Smith
Lewis Vicinity
Drs. Jordan and Jones
Lewis
Fancy china display draws big early season turnout
Atlantic shoppers flocked to THA STORE as we unveiled an exceptional selection of fine china. The early season tour highlighted the breadth and quality of pieces, convincing visitors our showroom hosts the best in town.
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Atlantic
Episcopal ladies cake sale and apron bazaar
The Episcopal ladies hold a cake sale and apron bazaar on Saturday December 18 at the News office.
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Episcopal Ladies
Old Settler Edward Howard Died at Lewis Home
Edward Howard a longtime county resident since 1857 died at his Lewis home on the 12th of the month born August 24 181 and married to Lucinda Disbrow on April 5 1865. Surviving children are Mrs. R L Dilyea Kansas City Abs Tra Smith and Guy Toward Lewis. Funeral at Congregational church Lewis with interment Oakwood Cemetery Rev Myers officiating. Christmas shopping matinee at INEQUE offered later that afternoon.
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Dward Howard
Lewis
Pierrepont
St. Lawrence County
New York
Lucinda Disbrow
R. L. Dilyea
Kansas City, Mo
Abs.tra Smith
Guy Toward
Congregational Church
Oakwood
Rev. Myers
Organized New Company Seeks Growth in Atlantic
J A Giffen, known for handling the popular McDougal kitchen cabinet, reports receiving a letter from the company announcing its organization with a capitalization of $300,000. The firm plans to expand its business more aggressively in Atlantic and beyond.
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J. A. Giffen
McDougal
Atlantic
Missing Boy Sighting Moves Finder to Oelwein
John Wilson of Lewis searches for his son who wandered away and was last seen near 2416 Fred Steinke Co. coats. He received word from Oelwein that a boy matching the description was seen there after ads in Atlantic papers.
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John Wilson
Lewis
Atlantic
Oelwein
Daily Happenings City and Vicinity Update
Lee McCuen and Chas Beekman returned from Viola after a visit. Soren Anderson of the Maine vicinity called in the city for business and social visits. Herbert Merritt of Des Moines, nephew of Mrs. W. F. Weidner, stayed at the Weidner home en route to the south and California seeking new prospects.
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Aesdames Lee McCuen
Chas Beekman
Viola
Soren Anderson
Maine
Herbert Merritt
Des Moines
W. F. Weidner
Weidner
California
Drunk Taken Into Custody by Policeman Cain
A man described as drunk was detained by Policeman Cain and placed in jail until sober enough for a hearing. A hospital update reports Mrs. W J Parks of Lewis underwent surgery in Omaha and is recovering well, with her husband returning home. An Episcopal ladies aprons bazaar and cake sale is planned at the News office tomorrow.
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Cain
Durance
Omaha
W. J. Parks
Lewis
Two Brayton Men Sail for Europe on Varied Destinations
Chris Jassen and Michael Sorensen left Brayton for New York Wednesday to sail soon for Europe. Jassen heads to Germany while Sorensen goes to Denmark for an extended visit in the fatherland. A dance at the Eagles' Hall Friday evening, Dec. 17, features the Northwestern Orchestra and invites all respectable people.
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Europe
Chris Jassen
Michael Sorensen
Brayton
New York
Germany
Denmark
the Eagles’ Sfall
Northwestern Orchestra
Final Action on Burr Device
Frank H Burr returns from Washington with a statement from the post office department on when his mail exchanging device will be acted upon The department will take up the matter and decide on the first 9th next March Readers hope for a favorable outcome for Burr from officials and friends alike
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Frank H. Burr
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Not Broken We Stand Firm In Our Store
A clipped notice from a local business affirms resilience and steady supplies despite concerns about shortages. The message emphasizes durable goods, steady staffing, and continued public service under the THA STORE banner.
Dennis investigates railroad liability after fatal train incident
Clyde R. Dennis of Dexter, administrator of his late father’s estate, visited Denver to handle business and examine the railroad company’s liability connected to his father’s death as he alighted from a moving train before November.
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Clyde R. Dennis
Dexter
Denver
Toys and Novelties TEA STORE Taken to Hospital
Thomas Sewell of Walnut vicinity was brought to the city hospital yesterday for treatment of a broken leg. He had broken it months ago and it did not knit, so doctors set the bone properly.
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Thomas Sewell
The
Walnut Vicility
Mr. Sewell
Xmas neckwear and cheap shoes at Conrad's 2017 sale
A brief item notes holiday neckwear at STISIN KE and discounted 2doll shoes priced at 15 20 and 26 cents with a reference to Conrad's. It also mentions a call for good help at the hospital.
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Conrad's
King Leopold’s Funeral Planned and Albert to Oath
Brussels reports King Leopold died early today and his funeral is set for next Wednesday. His cousin Albert will take the oath the following Thursday after the funeral. A mob jeered Baroness Vaughn outside the palace as police guard Leopold’s body. The Pope announces Leopold and the baroness were legally married at San Remo.
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United Press
Brussels
Belgium
Leopold
Albert
Vaughn
San Remo
Italy
Copenhagen Arctic Committee Rejects Cook Fakir Claim
The University of Copenhagen Arctic Committee announced it will not consider the affidavit branding Dr. Cook as a fakir. The decision was made today in Copenhagen.
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Arctic Committee
University of Copenhagen
The
United Press
Copenhagen
Denmark
University of Copenhagen Arctic Committee
Dr. Cook
Jury Deliberation in Sugar Employes Trial Ends Day
New York December 17 jury deliberates in the sugar employes trial as government officials reveal the arrest of Ger Brandt ex-superintendent of the Havemeyer Elder plant on charges of government default.
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United Press
New York
Gerbrandt
Eox
Havemeyer
AFL Sets January Meeting With Taft Over Labor Powers
Bridgeport January date chosen for a committee to meet President Taft to discuss alleged powers opposing union labor. The American Federation of Labor announced the plan on December 17.
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United Press
Bridgeport
American Federation of Labor Today
Taft
Property Owners Committee Supports Paving Proposal
Property owners paid committee members reported today and yesterday on the petition seeking signatures regarding the proposed combination of brick and asphalt paving. The latest bulletin says they met with little objection to the paving proposition as a whole and none to the combined paving plan.
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U S Representative Aims to Recognize Nicaragua President
Washington December 17 Representative Sutver introduced a resolution authorizing the administration to recognize Mitrada as the president of Nicaragua.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Dee
Sutver
Mitrada
Nicaragua
German Services at Eatherin Church Formed
From By. Eatherin Church announces German services at 11:80 in the morning, choir practice at 2:00 in the afternoon, led by Pastor August Erem Mann.
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Eatherin
Ere Mann
Cass County Fire Association Directors Meet for Cleanup
The Cass County Fire Association board met at the Whitney Bank to address lingering matters from the recent fair.
Three Cases Settled and Dismissed in District Court
The Fisher versus Kuske case in district court has been settled and dismissed. Also dismissed are the McGrew versus Nieman case and the Des Moines Retail Grocers Association versus Nieman case. Ruth Freeman of Brayton underwent surgery at the hospital Wednesday by Drs Porterfield and Burke and is recovering well.
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FE. G. Fisher
Albert Kuske
W. MR. McGrew
Clara Nieman
Des Moines Retail Grocers Association
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