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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
5
The Atlantic hospital marks a prosperous year with a new twelve room addition and elevator shaft connecting the old and new sections. Heating shifts from hot air to hot water radiators while several benefactors pledge rooms in memory of Victor Wilder and others. The hospital aims to have the new addition fully furnished and operational soon.
Poland Ching Bears presents two cracking good fall and several spring beers for gale reasonable. Call write or phone d8w2ph7 CHAS. W. HUMBRICK.
Crowds packed the Unique theatre for the opening night and the new moving picture show. Voters were turned away as doors opened and spectators crowded sidewalks, forcing pedestrians to pass through the street. Management presented creditable entertainment and vaudeville by a pair of comedians amid high audience interest.
Classified note from R. H. Bailey offering rental of a front office above his store. No additional details such as location, price, or contact provided.
Daisy Hazelton leads a western style show with a capable cast in The Next Show. Tickets priced 35 85 and 60 cents. Opera house Saturday evening December 26 at 9 o'clock.
A mixed shower was held Thursday at the home of Mrs. George north of Atlantic to honor Miss Pearl Hat. Presents were exchanged in a cheerful afternoon. A guest of honor received gifts as the event progressed amid friendly chatter. A separate sale notice mentions a farm of 200 acres adjoining Atlantic on the east, described as well cultivated and suitable for sale in whole or part.
Miss Edna Jones and J Fred Wissler were married at six o clock on December 24 in Grinnell at the groom's parents home. The bride, sister of John and Will Jones, a daughter of the late Jas Jones, grew up in this community. The groom works as bookkeeper at the Iowa Trust and Savings bank. the couple will reside here and were joined by many friends wishing them happiness.
The funeral for John Kelley was held this morning at the Catholic church with Father Daly officiating. A large gathering of friends and relatives attended. Pallbearers named were John Connor, Mike Desmond, James Rourick, John Tally, Anton Richter and Mrs. McGrath.
Local market notes report notable land transactions in Franklin township. George Most sold an 80 acre tract at 125 dollars per acre, the McClure farm changed hands from William Lantz to Sam Wood and Del Spry at 120 dollars per acre, and the Huff farm near Wiota was purchased by William Nunn at 78 dollars per acre from Mr Pribble.
Report from Chicago on AN & 5S south extension. stockholders may gain equity with tax raise and funds. Land offer: 160 acres near $55/acre, $2,000 down, balance in five years, sold by Jan 1, 1909. John Blakh seeks buyers. highlights commission. Also advertisements for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and program pencils.
George W Berry and George J Pellett prepare two major public auctions on their farms near town in January 1909. Berry plans a large sale January 4 with 130 head of livestock and farming machinery as he moves to Montana. Pellett will hold January 12 featuring twenty standard bred and registered horses plus thousands of dollars of stock and machinery.
The News seeks two copies of the Weekly News dated December 10 offering 10 cents each for successful delivery. The item requests both duplicates to be provided to the office for archival and sale purposes.
Weather forecast for Town notes tonight will be partly cold with warmer conditions expected Sunday. Temperature changes and regional phrases indicate a shift from colder to milder conditions as the weekend progresses.
Des Moines papers report the wedding of Eleanor Stier and H O Lorenzen, both of the city. The bride is daughter of Mrs Charles Stier and long employed at Musson Brothers Telephone Co. Lorenzen has lived here a year and works as a day operator at Rock Island depot. They receive many congratulations from friends.
The funeral for the late Mrs. John Hansen of Brighton Township was held this afternoon at the German Evangelical church with Rev. Braun officiating. The Omaha Bee recently carried an account of Tom Krittenbrink, a local figure, in which his assailant testified they were both intoxicated and that he struck Tom with a broom handle. the justice dismissed the case.
Christmas Eve exercises at the Congregational church were well attended and an excellent program was rendered by those participating there in.
Advertisement praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as aiding nature to cure colds. It claims the medicine quiets the cough aids expectoration relieves the lungs opens secretions and restores health. Sold by Atlantic Drug Co. The Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean. price 45 cents annually with daily or weekly News.
A fragmentary ad-like note touts the removal of the appendix as a dangerous operation performed by a surgeon. It promotes Dr King s New Use Pills as a safe, quiet remedy for constipation headaches biliousness and malaria at 250 at all dealers read to NEWS.
A list of residents and relatives visiting over Christmas and the holidays. John Blake, A W Kirk, Miss Mercedes Findley in Maine, John Curry and wife, Miss Hazel Kirk in Macedonia, L R Dack in Oakland, Chas Berry in the city, Mrs Anna Sands of Chicago visiting JJ W Hutton, Albert Zellmer and Martha visiting Casey, Charles Coe and wife in Hancock, Mrs F M Phillips and son Hol visiting Dr W As Hammer, Dora Melcher visiting Omaha, Wilbur Todhunter and Oliver Waener visiting, George Lemon home from Ames, Miss Austa Bell to Marne, Mr and Mrs D P Hogan of Masena, Miss Lela Hutton in Anita, Fred Low and family, Miss Francis Klotz in Avoca, Miss Agnes McCarthy and Kempton in Edna, Mrs J J Young and Grace visiting in Shenandoah, Delia Lynch of Omaha leaving for Maine, Mrs Harry Rodman in Neola, C A Bradley and wife Des Moines to Avoca, George and Mrs Van Winkle from Stuart, Mr and Mrs Chas Dallinger Council Bluffs, Frank Rhody home from Casey with brother William, Roger Allison and wife Shelby, J P Byrd back from Los Angeles and Nor Cal, Mrs C A Hardman Des Moines, Hugh Salisbury to Wichita, Mel Reynolds from Webster City with Mason City offer.
Christmas exercises at the Presbyterian Church featured songs and recitations led by Sunday school teachers and Miss Fannie Shrock. A large tree with lights and tinsel, gifts for charity, a new tungsten lighting outfit, and a two hour drive to distribute food and clothing marked a festive, charitable evening. Local residents and visitors joined the event and wrap up with holiday notes on community members and commerce.
The Evening News notes Sunday services with topics at the Baptist church “Better Sense or the Other Side of the Amusement Question” and the morning sermon on “The Value of Prayer.” The Presbyterian service previews “The Deity of Jesus” and a question box discussion on biblical revision and accuracy.
Sunday morning service at 9:45 led by Rev Samuel Denison with the theme Church Leaders Need Character and Responsibility. Evening discourse on The Evolution of the Spiritual Life. Morning anthem Come Unto Me and Rest. Evening Great Shepherd Hear. Sunday school at noon Epworth League at 6 30 led by Miss Florence Fudge. A Home Church and a Church Home to which you are welcome.
Congregational services at 10.45 a m with sermon by Mr Henderson titled An End of the Year World View. Sunday school at 9 45 a m, Young People's society 2 p m. Evening service at 7 30 p m with sermon by Mr Henderson Lives That Endure. No preaching tomorrow GF Braun pastor.
Rev J A Thompson D D president Tarkio college will preach both morning and evening services with Sabbath school at 10 Y M C A Bible study at 2 45 p m tomorrow Danish Lutheran services at 10 30 a m all invited Also advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets 36 cents Atlantic Drug Store
A brief notice advertises limited quantities of box paper 25 sheets and 26 envelopes for 20 cents, plus number 4 combination savings banks and boxes of paper at the same price. A man days later paces the street seeking a present, hinting at retail promotions and product names like Helliater's Rocky Mountain from Atlantic Drug Store.
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