30 Dec 1908
Page 5
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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
5
Rev Telfer at M B church jokes about guarding his coal shed with a shotgun after thieves repeatedly raid the winter fuel stash. He laments the loss of his coal and notes potential services might have been held if a sinner sight had enabled better action. The tale blends humor with concern over repeated pilfering and emptying his winter supply.
The News announces the finest wedding stationery line in the city with a large assortment and right prices. It boasts more wedding stock than all other printing offices in the county combined, inviting customers to visit for matching wedding needs.
Espie Rudig, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Rudig, broke an arm during a Sunday evening scuffle at Center church in Noble township. He fell on the frozen ground while wrestling with Fisher, was treated at home, and a physician set the fracture. His father has been using crutches after a horse kick nearly broke his leg.
The four act comedy drama The Girl and the Gawk is presented with full scenery. Mrs. Locke wears a Directoire gown in the fourth act. The show opens Thursday evening December 31st with tickets 36 50 and 75 cents, now on sale at Palmer's drug store.
Real estate transfer items include Paul W Richards reference to C E Pierson dated 11 11 08 for frac 3 block 15 Griswold. Rawlin F Mon and wife to A M Berry dated 12 28 08 for NW 1/4 and NE 1/4 10-76-35 valued at 6000. Charles B Lewis and wife to B C Smith dated 12 26 08 for SW 1/4 18-76-35 and 1 acre in NE 4 SE 4 13-66-36 valued at 3403.
At the News office a limited quantity of box paper is offered. Twenty five sheets of paper and twenty five envelopes are selling for 20 cents. Also available are a number two combination savings banks and boxes of paper at the same price.
notice invites parishioners to a Thursday evening service at 8 30 and a Friday morning New Year service at 10 30. signed G F Braun. Also an advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promising improved blood and health with payment on success. Atlantic Drug Store offers tea or tablets for 35 cents.
Readers are invited to visit and compare club rate quotes as the publication promotes its best offers yet. The notice emphasizes attractive subscription pricing and urges in person visits for personalized rates.
Arthur Richardson a minor news boy who peddles papers claims injury after an argument with Max Westphalen at his billiard hall Richardson alleges a billiard cue struck him while Westphalen says Richardson caused the injury by hitting his head on wiring The case was moved from Justice Pressnall to Mayor Straight and will be heard tomorrow with witnesses expected to testify.
Notice states the Telegraph has not paid the Eastern Star of the city the $20 Anderson agreed to give if the chapter withdrew from one of his gift contests. The item notes the unsettled payment and references the conditional donation tied to the chapter’s withdrawal.
Homer Gaines and Elva Wallace were married at 3 30 PM at the Methodist parsonage by Rev A B Griffith. The couple were accompanied by Ray Wallace and Margaret Goeken. Gaines is a son of James Gaines and works at J C Bradbury feed mill. Wallace is Alexander Wallace’s daughter. They plan to reside in the city.
A note announcing Express Briefes as a novelty item for correspondence or invitations that can be sent without envelopes. See them at the News.
Grandma Swires, mother of Guy Swires the mail carrier, observed her 82nd birthday yesterday afternoon at her Him street home. About twenty five Baptist Aid society members and friends attended, presenting a rug while Mrs M L Jenkins spoke. Ice cream cake and coffee followed as guests departed with warm recollections.
Des Moines December 30 Iowa Evening Press reports barber Al Smith was shot four times in his shop at nine this morning by Tom Keyes owner of a dry cleaning business. Smith is believed to die. motive unknown, with speculation of a woman involved in the case.
Local basketball team hosts Shenandoah Company H next Tuesday night on the YMCA court. It promises a fast clean game and residents are urged to attend a good sized crowd is expected.
The notice lists several marriage licenses including Jesse Howlett and Maude Anderson, Homer Gaines and Elva Wallace, Clarence Oakes and Pearl Haworth, as published in the Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean. Details are partially garbled but indicate licensing records and pricing information.
The drive to levy five percent tax for the Atlantic Southern extension of the A. N.&3. Railway gains momentum with a large petition signed by freeholders. A published list shows 243 names including Bert L. Butler W. Bruce B. M. and many others, urging civic duty and public spirited backing for the measure. The roll of honor underscores broad local backing and organized efforts by Atlantic Telegraph Pub. Co. and partners.
Herb Draper a well known Atlantic traveling man and father of Fred Draper says he has received no reliable information on his fourteen year old son's disappearance on August 4. He dismisses crews as hot air and fears his son may be dead or have joined a western bound crew.
Emil Braun, son of Rev and Mrs Braun of Walnut Street, fractured his collar bone Monday while turning somersaults in the yard. Dr Mullins attended and reports the boy is now doing nicely.
An old time ad promoting Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to relieve digestive and kidney discomfort. Uses language of home remedy marketing with price 35 cents for tea or tablets from Atlantic Drug.
Our grocery business has become the property of Highley Bros. & Co. All indebted to us will please call and settle their accounts before January 15th. d2wl Highley & Co.
Pencils and reminder cards gathered for the News office programs, with materials prepared to support upcoming events and announcements.
200 acre farm for sale adjoining the Atlantic Corporation on the east with good location and high cultivation. Seller willing to sell all or part. Contact J. F. Griffin.
Charles Winger reports he received 18.50 from the Woodmen fraternity treasury in settlement of an accident policy linked to his recent injury. He was laid up for several days and unable to work while the organization promptly compensated him for lost time.
A fragment hints at winter themes and a nod to Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea from Atlantic Drug Store, suggesting a health or tonic reference. The terse lines imply weather, season, and a remedy product connection without full context.
Atlantic readers note frequent city visits and travel. Mrs J Miller and Frank Retz visit for the day, many residents shop in Atlantic, visit relatives, or move between towns including Marne Lewis Massena Anita Des Moines and Corning. Several locals travel for Christmas and return plans outlined.
In Justice Pressnall's office this morning at eleven, Miss Maud Anderson of Walnut married Jesse Howlett, farmer near Avoca. E W Resille of Avoca served as best and second, couple leaves for farm near Walnut to begin housekeeping at once.
Well improved seven room house sits on one acre of ground with abundant fruit and a favorable location in East 10th Street area. Listing notes clearance by Co. A Rudy and references 911 East 10th St.
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