Navy Electrician and Wireless Operator Serves Aboard Philadelphia
The Navy man George Russell son of Mr and Mrs Russell is serving about a year. He trained on Mare Island then joined the Philadelphia near Bremerton, Washington as an electrician and wireless operator. He has three years left and his friends expect reports on his progress. The article also notes a stage show and church social events in Atlantic with local residents and activities described.
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Naval Service
Samuel
George Russell
the Russell
George
Mare Island
U. S
Philadelphia
Bremerton
Wash
Navy
Real Estate Transfers December 28 1910 Cumberland Griswold
Harriet BE Worthington and Jasper King wife and husband transfer a 12 20 10 lot 18 19 block 6 second addition Cumberland to Jane Sealey for 1050 dollars. John Seeley and wife to Mrs Jane Sealey on December 25 1910 transfer part of lot 16 17 4th addition Griswold for 225 dollars.
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Harriet BE. Worthington
Jasper King
Cumberland
John Seeley
Jane Sealey
Griswold
Shuter Enjoys New Portland Home
D A Shuter reports from his new residence in Portland Oregon that he finds the move pleasing and the new location very satisfactory. He writes to friends here that all is well and he likes his new surroundings.
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Shuter
D. A. Shuter
Portland
Ore
Villisca Council Goes Over Line in Inspection Trip
The Villisca city council joined twenty-five locals in a southern extension inspection trip arriving in two hours and twenty minutes. An inspection party returned last evening and the board of directors plans to meet tonight at the company office to transact grist of business. The group dined at the Pullman during the trip.
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Villisca
Pullman
The
Road
Stricken Man Much Better in Des Moines
J C Daly of the Pullman hotel reports Col A M Johnson, who suffered a heart attack in Rock Island waiting room and was treated at Methodist hospital, is much improved. Daly plans to visit in Des Moines and expects Johnson to return to work soon. Special to the News Griswold Dec 30 Louis Kindad loses eye after injury. eye removed.
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J. C. Daly
Pullman Hotel
Des Moines
Col. A. M. Johnson
Rock Island
Ang
Methodist Hospital
Griswold
Louis Kincad
Week of Prayer Union Meetings Program
A Union Meetings program for the week lists daily services at local churches. Monday at Methodist with Rev Porter on The World's Approach to God. Tuesday at Baptist with Rev T W Rainey on The Christian Church. Wednesday at Presbyterian with Rev W B Ritchie on Foreign Missions. Thursday at United Presbyterian with H O Spelman on Home Missions including Government and Politics. Friday at Congregational with A J Griffith on The Home and the School. Evanglical Alliance motto proclaims All in Christ are one body.
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Methodist Church
Porter
Baptist Church
T. W. Rainey
The
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
Ritchie
Foreign Missions
United Presbyterian Church
H. O. Spelman
Home Missions
Congregational Church
A. J. Griffith
Popular lecturer Dr Sias slated for January 4 at Methodist church
Reports from over fifty top lecture courses this season crown Dr Sias as a favorite on the platform. His talk The Lost Chord promises strong appeal as he speaks at the Methodist church on Wednesday January 4. Reserved seats available at Miss Parsons drug store from Monday January 2 for 35 cents.
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Sias
Methodist Church
Miss Parsons Drug Store
The Daily Capital Keeps 2.00 Yearly Rate For 1911
The Des Moines Capital offers a $2.00 annual subscription for the Daily Capital even now. Readers urged to send money promptly to secure the year 1911 newspaper bargain. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from George Wesley Miller to neighbors and friends for support during his wife’s illness and death.
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Des Moines
the News
George Wesley Miller
Grave in feeble health at over eighty four
Mr Grave is in very feeble health with pneumonia. He is over 84 years old and his chances of recovery are not encouraging to his friends.
Worthing to Ask Court for Guidance on Railroad Tax Money
County Treasurer Ed Worthing will request the district court at January term to determine how to handle railroad tax money paid by Atlantic taxpayers. The case involves Bartley seeking injunctions, with Worthing to answer and cross petition. Worthing has paid Noble township tax money to the road and will hold Atlantic funds until court decision.
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Atlantic
Noble
Ed. Worthing
District Court
Bartley
Worthing
C. B. Clovis
Cass County
Habdand
Noble Township
Treasurer Worthing
Woodmen Camp Plans Installation Address on Fraternalism
At a Wednesday meeting of the local M. W. A. camp in this city PV R. Korns head banker of the order will attend the installation on January ith public address on Fraternalism. He will answer Dubuque visitor John D. Dennison after the speech. All county lodges invited and many outside members expected.
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PV. R. Korns
Order
Korns
John D. Dennison
Dubudue
Mrs Geo Wesley Miller Dead in Wiota Cass County
Helen Mills born May 7 1849 in Scotland lived in Scotland and England until 1874 then moved to America settling in Cass County. She married George Wesley Miller December 27 1879 in Atlantic Iowa. She died December 26 1910 at her Wiota home after brief illness. Funeral December 29 at Wiota church conducted by Rev J M Bamford with interment in Wiota cemetery. She leaves husband two sisters and a brother.
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Helen Mills
Scotland
England
America
Cass County
George Wesley Miller
Atlantic
Iowa
Wiota
South Africa
Evangelical Church
J. M. Bamford
Anita
Honey Creek man bitten by hog undergoes foot surgery
Charles West of Honey Creek was brought to Missouri Valley after a hog bite. Drs. Tamisien and Tamisien operated on his foot, removing necrosed bone. They also operated on William Powell's daughter for glass in her foot, removing a fragment after an August injury.
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Missouri Valley
Charles West
Honey Creek
Ora
Tamiaten
Tamistea
Tamisien
William Powell
Right to pass on road when obstructed causes damage
A court ruling states that a faster driver may pass a slower neighbor if blocked and an accident ensues the obstructionist pays for damages. The note references local sales and services including crepe paper products, dentistry, and construction notices in Atlantic IA.
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Cumberland Enterprise
Round Trip Rate Cut for Villisca Excursion
Committees on the Atlantic Northern and Southern route trimmed the price for the Villisca trip to one dollar, down from one fifty, with a special Monday charter planned. Boosters urge residents from Atlantic Elk Horn and Kimballton to join a nine AM departure, bringing bands and families to meet neighbors and promote the city for the new year.
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Villisca
Atlantic, Northern & Southern
Atlantic
Atlantic Northern & Southern
Elk Horn
Ekimballton
Electric Lights for Adair
The proposition to establish an electric light plant in Adair carried by a wide margin with only eleven votes against it. The News hails the result as the dawn of a new era and a sign of progressive, steady growth for Adair and the surrounding area.
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Adair
Concrete Stone at Right Prices By Kim Ballton Co
All kinds of concrete stone offered at right prices by Kim Ballton Construction Co. Local notices mention residents visiting relatives in Thurman Riverton and nearby towns. Several residents traveled for visits and business matters, with multiple names and places from Griswold Verdell Red Oak and Atlantic noted among brief regional movements.
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Kimballton Construction CO
Emil Whram
Bloomfield
Neb
Lor
F W. McIntyre
Red Oak
Frank Barnes
Griswold
Verdell
Frank Morey
Third Changes in Pernelle Officers in Clovis County
On Tuesday the third of January new county officers assume duties as the board of supervisors begins its annual session. Worthing remains treasurer with Dean Rowe as deputy. Herbert to auditor with Frank Herbert as deputy. Sam Berry becomes sheriff with War. McKee as deputy. Forsyth remains clerk with Al Emigh as deputy. Mountain succeeds as county attorney and Hobart continues as deputy. Mrs. Johnson remains superintendent. Clov igo takes over as county attorney. Nelginsen remains coroner. Sam Pollock Abe Biggs and Rd Berg are new supervisors. The board meets most of next week. Picken, hurt in a recent runaway incident, lies in bed with back injuries.
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Board of Supervisors
Worthing
Dean Rowe
Mr. Worthing
Fred W. Herbert
Frank ‘Herbert
Sam Berry
Nsen
Sam Pollock
Abe Biggs
Rd Berg
City Council Meets Tonight for Water Plant Engineer Post
The city council convenes tonight to discuss hiring an engineer for the light and water plants. Several engineers and applicants are in town for the position.
Death of A C Wilson in Harlan Iowa
A C Wilson a prominent prohibitionist in Iowa died at his home in Harlan after a brain cancer illness. A longtime county resident of forty years he had been a candidate for several offices.
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Harlan
A. C. Wilson
Marriage Licenses Issued Across Iowa and Nebraska
From Omaha on December 30 Cupid resumed activity in Iowa and issued several marriage licenses to couples including Robert Raebel 20 and Hester White 28 of Audubon Iowa. Richard C.G. Houston 26 of Emerson, and Marie B. Jones 120 of Two Partners Minnesota. Elmer E.B. Reasoner 26 of Crete Nebraska and Josie V. Slack 26 of What Cheer Iowa.
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Omaha
Neb
Cupid
Iowa
Robert W. Raebel
Hsther White
Audubon
Richard CG
Houston
Emerson
Marie B. Jones
Minn
Elmer EB. Reasoner
Crete
Josie V. Slack
What Cheer
Towa
Creston Saloon Petition Falls Short by Seven Signatures
Union county board of supervisors canvassed Creston saloon petition last week and found it insufficient by seven signatures. The decision implies Creston must close saloons, a move not lamented by neighboring towns or Cumberland Enterprise.
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Creston
Board of Supervisors
Union County
Leas
Cumberland Enterprise
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Villisca Council
A. M. Johnson
Dy, A. Z. Sias
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F. R. Korns
Geo. Wesley Miller
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Ximballton Construction
H. &. Williams
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