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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
5
Griswold residents share updates on family visits and travels. James Hemstead plans to move to Red Oak for eye treatment with Dr. J. W. Hemstead. Various locals endure illnesses, attend funerals, and visit relatives in Omaha Council Bluffs Walnut and Atlantic while others head to Kansas and Texas for holidays or court.
Anna Disbrow and many others traveled from Omaha Des Moines Idaho Nebraska and nearby towns to visit relatives in Lewis. Numerous Atlantic callers include G A Coe George Gregg Maude Glass and F J Macomber while Miss Jennie Roush Laura Woodward and Winifred Byrne also made trips for holidays and family time.
A group calling themselves The Girl That's At the Candy arrived this afternoon. The bright, clean team performed a dance and song show at the Theatre this evening, described as worth missing supper for. Suits advertised as higher quality than ordinary, available at Nelson Shrock Grulke's.
Regular Laurel Lodge 162 meeting urged for Friday evening December 24 at Castle Hall with good attendance. Local hardware and stores advertise gifts and sales including Deering & Son and Nebe's Buster Brown offer. Community notices mention silk handkerchiefs, Dr. Gifford specialist visit, and a Catholic church service next Sunday December 26.
The Young Men’s Christian Association plans to relocate from the Bales building on Chestnut street into the Majestic building within two to three months. JT Anderson, owner of the Majestic moving picture show next door, holds a lease and will move once new YMCA quarters are secured, potentially triggering construction of a new YMCA building.
Warl Porter returns home from college for holiday vacation while Will Young and A R Campbell visit the city. Frances Arnold leaves for Ft Madison for a week at home. Howard Marshall visits from Grinnell. George Wichman arrives from Ames to spend time with his family. C A Ross returns from Clarinda regarding railroad tax matters. Local residents attend railroad meetings at Elkhorn and Kimballton. A N S v G W Adams suit over stock subscription is decided for the plaintiff. defendant to appeal.
Special Christmas exercises will be held at the Christian church Friday night at 7 20 pm with a pleasing program and a special treat for the school Santa Claus appearance and a Christmas tree featured Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the evening Closed Christmas Day My place of business will be closed all day Christmas Day J C Bradbury Boys and girls with Buster Brown souvenir mirror coupons should present them at Nebe’s Eggers Bros offer toilet sets and gift lines Dehring Son remark on useful gifts
Fred Beems, longtime employee of J W Cuykendall as a coachman, was arrested by Sheriff Duval on a charge of writing threatening letters to Cuykendall and family. Willie Walker, a chicken picker, carried the letters and was nabbed while delivering one. Walker swore out information after an affidavit obtained under questioning, leading to Beems’ custody. Beems is being examined by the sheriff and County Attorney Goodspeed. The episode shocks supporters who believed Beems reformed after prison parole.
Has recovered from paralysis of the lower limbs suffered after a train fall. The well known traveling man, W. If Wilds, is reported to have almost completely recovered, a welcome update to his many friends here. Yellow Dent seed corn for sale at 2.00 per bushel. William Masteller listed with phone LL on 24. Th?tf
A prenuptial breakfast at Mrs. C. B. Osborne home honored Miss Anita Bruce, soon to marry Mr. Consigny. About fifty ladies attended as yellow decor brightened the dining room with white wedding bells. Bride's table featured battenberg lace and yellow roses. bride’s chair gleamed gilt. Gifts hid in a Mother Hubbard’s cupboard with notes for the bride as she opened each. Music by Mrs. Hamler and a song by Mavis Appleman accompanied the event.
Obedience Lodge of A F and A M elected officers for the year 1903 at Anita with W M D Young and other officers. About 100 members attended a banquet featuring 120 pounds of roast turkey. Various local residents arrived from Omaha and Canada for holidays. Several marriages births and visits are noted along with club meetings and regional travels.
St Paul Minn December 23 The railroad strike is expected to be settled this afternoon at a conference at the governor s office called at the request of the railroads and the Federation The likely outcome is a two or three cent per hour wage increase and a half holiday on Sundays with roads paying for overtime past ten hours An age limit of 45 and a milder physical examination are also anticipated
Zelaya, leading forces retreating from Rama, will command the expected battle. Estrada will meet a determined resistance. Riots reported in western Nicaragua with clashes between Masaya and Grenada soldiers and citizens.
Albert successor of Leopold sworn in parliament hall with his wife Leopold's daughter and officials present. Also mentions Christmas presents, a court suit over 100 dollars for a horse sale, and a display by Mrs. A. M. Ptle at Goodell Misnery.
The Christmas enverounment of the United Presbyterian Sabbath School will be given next Friday evening at 7 30 o’clock. A free, treat and interesting program have been provided. All members and friends are invited. Take your films for developing and printing at Bay State Postal Card Assn. 614 Chestnut St.
TL D Thomas returns from Omaha where he arranged a dei for a new hack of handsome design and finish. He expects the vehicle to be the finest public conveyance in the city and believes its purchase will be a profitable investment.
Transfers list shows Peter Landmesser to Priscila Tlemm ing wd 12.2009 11.9 b Atlantic for 74 dollars. B C Crane and wife to D A Brook wd 5 13 69 Its 2 3 b Lorah sub to existing mts of 300 dollars. Chris C Christensen to Paul Pauls sen wd 12 09 52 ned 84 75 35 sub mtg. Otto N Lassen and wife to George Moore wid 28 09 w2 sw4 of 8 74 34 sub lo mtg of 4500 dollars. Uarlan and wife to same wid 12 18 09 wed wed B4 70 35 2009.
Chas. Scott of Benton township has been in the city several days visiting his parents John W. Scott and wife. He had a stomach trouble for which he had treatment while here and is much better now. Victor and Wdison talking machines. EGGERS BROS. eodit.
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