Atlantic school board meets elects German teacher and janitors
The Independent District of Atlantic held a regular meeting at the Central Building. Three members attended with Marshall and Blake absent. Miss Cornelia Herman was chosen German teacher at 75 dollars monthly. Janitors were elected for multiple buildings with salaries from 45 to 65 dollars, including H H Wilson James Hutton Thomas Thompson and A A Wise. Burgess not seeking re election. The board approved some bills and discussed caps and gowns as graduation attire before adjourning.
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Messis Marshall
Blake
Cornelia Herman
H. H. Wilson
West Side
James Hutton
Thomas Thompson
Grant Building
A. A. Wise
East Side
W- C. Burgess
Red Oak Team Arrives to Enter Southwest Iowa Firemen’s Tournament
The Red Oak hose team with the chief and three men arrived in the city last evening to compete in the Southwest Iowa Firemen tournament. The team is described as strong and fast. West Foster the blackface comedian and the Lucas trio plus bands are added attractions. Special trains east and west promise easy travel, with visitors likely to return home after evening programs.
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Red Oak Horse Hose
Iowa
West Foster
Lucas
Stuart to Play Sunday Against Merchants' Greys
Stuart will visit for a game with the Merchants' Greys after plans for a home match were changed. The Merchants' Leaguers play at Minden Sunday. Stuart defeated Anita 32 to 3 with Preston pitching for Stuart and Rothermell for Anita.
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Stuart
Omaha Originals
Merchants’ Greys
Merchants
Minden
Anita
Preston
Rothermell
Coles Leave City for Sioux City High School Post
Mr C M Cole and wife departed yesterday on the westbound flyer to Sioux City where he will assume duties as principal of the high school. They take with them best wishes from a large circle of friends who hope they find happiness in their new home. Admission at the Fair Grounds on July 3 and 4 will be 25 cents.
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Coles
C .M. Cole
Sioux City
Cole
Admission to the Fair Sets 25 Cent Dues for Grades Three and Four
President George W. Towne of the firemen's committee reports preparations for the tournament proceed. A traveling salesman spread a false rumor through the Rock Island line that Atlantic has a smallpox and scarlet fever epidemic and the event was canceled. The boys issued a refutation, deeming the tale a malicious personal grudge and of little real harm.
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George W. Towne
Firemen’s Committee
Rock Island
Atlantic
Baseball Scores and Weather Notes for July Roundup
Yesterday in Western League Sioux City beat Des Moines in a rainout delay. Omaha 1 Denver 0. Pueblo 8 Lincoln 5. American League Detroit 3 Chicago 1. Cleveland 2 St Louis 1. Philadelphia 2 Washington 0. Boston 4 New York 3. National League Brooklyn 4 New York 0. Boston 6 10 Philadelphia 1 5. Chicago 6 Cincinnati 1.
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Sioux City-Des Moines
Omaha
Denver
Pueblo
Lincoln
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Hough Leaves Des Moines for St Louis Amid Prosecution Talk
Des Moines reports say hog buyer Jane Hough has left the city for St Louis after losses run into thousands. Secretary Lanterman remains in Des Moines, having run up debts and settled them for pennies on the dollar. Banks close tomorrow for the fremen's tournament, with most businesses remaining open except where owners choose to close. Rain has ended and better weather is forecast, while electric lights strung across streets will enhance the tournament at night.
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Jane Hough
Des Moines
St. Louis
Hough
Lanterman
Congressional fight moves to Fort Dodge for venue ruling
On July 3 and 4, 25 cents admission. The Bull and Prouty race was shifted to Fort Dodge Iowa per Prouty's request for a venue change from Polk County supervisors. Judge R M Wright will decide if a recount in Story County is needed, with Hull leading by 56 votes and Prouty claiming at least a 75 vote edge if Story County is recounted. A decision on the recount could come Friday or Monday.
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Fort Dodge
J. A. T. Bull
F. Prouty
Prouty
Polk County
R. M. Wright
Story County
Hull
Judge Wright
Ate
Cassion
Man Badly Hurt As Lumber Falls In Spokane
Worumas, arriving with the Whitcomb family in Spokane, was crushed by a flood of lumber at a lumber company where he worked as a driver. He suffered multiple fractures to legs and jaw and other injuries. He was taken to a hospital and his condition, though serious, is not believed to involve internal injury.
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Worumas
John Whitcomb
Branch Whitcomb
Spokane
Wash
Baxtly
Nickeldom Theater Pair Groendia Show July Admission 25 Cents
The Nickeldom Theater on Walnut Street between Third and Fourth offers an attractive tourney day program with 25 cent admission for Pair Groendia on July 3 and 4. The venue is praised for courteous service and quality moving pictures and illustrated songs, aiming to stay a favored local entertainment spot despite costs. Iowa weather calls for partly cloudy skies with possible showers tonight or Friday and little temperature change.
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Nickeldom
Walnut
Third
West Side
Iowa
School census completed in Atlantic district shows 1260 school age residents
Prof. R. J. Cornell reports 1260 individuals aged 5 to 21 in Atlantic district, with 44 males and 660 females. Among ages 7 to 14 the count is 547, including 261 males and 286 females. Two attend the state school for the blind at Winton and one at Council Bluffs for the deaf. The tally marks a slight year over year gain and supports tax apportionment for funds.
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R. J. Cornell
Atlantic
The
Winton
State School For the Deaf
Council Bluffs
Cumberland Man Gets License In Big Iowa Marriage Spree
The World Herald notes one Cumberland county license issued yesterday to R L Barnett and Florence 1 Cady of Council Bluffs. Edith Katharine Macomber wed John W McGes of Riverside Iowa with Gov Cummins and many guests in Carroll. relatives include Makepeace Morris of Atlantic Iowa. The bride, born in Carroll, is celebrated for amiable traits and accomplishments.
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Cumberland
The
World Herald of
Council Bluffs
R L. Barnett
Miss .Florence
Cady
Morris
Makepeace Morris
Carroll
Register and Leader
H. W. Macomber
Edith Katharine
John W. B. McGes
Riverside
Dev. D. W
A. B. Cummins
Des Moines
Macombeer
Omaha
Will
Charles Macomber
Ta Grove
Chicago
Custaden
Erickson
Neb
Preston Coast
Will Coast
B. W. Wylie
Marry Breen
Iowa
City
Woodruff Nominated After Historic 285 Ballot Deadlock
Glenwood man EB Woodruff won the Republican judicial convention nomination in Council Bluffs after 285 ballots over nearly three days. Four rivals faded as Woodruff secured 97 votes on the final ballot, with Beeson of Red Oak taking 11. Compromise ends a historic stalemate long noted in district politics.
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Council Bluffs In
Republican Judicial Convention
EB. B. Woodruff
Glenwood
Rockafellow
Cullison
Arthur
Beeson
Cook
Malvern
Mr. Woodruff
Red Oak
Montgomery
Pistol Sales to Minors Banned Under State Law
A public safety notice highlights that selling or giving pistols to minors is illegal and subject to a fine of 25 to 100 dollars or 19 to 36 days in jail. The warning comes amid Fourth of July concerns and cites Sec 5004, noting high injury rates from lockjaw deaths in recent years.
Delegates Return From Judicial Convention at Council Bluffs
Home from the Bluffs J E Bruce WC Williams and LH Pine returned last evening from Council Bluffs where they had been at tending the judicial convention Mr Pine and Mr Williams as onlookers and Mr Bruce as a delegate They said the convention was an interesting one and the supporters of all the candidates were holding on like grim death.
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the Bluffs
J. E. Bruce
WC. Williams
L. H Pine
Council Bluffs
Mr. Pine
Willliams
Mr. Bruce
People Come And Go At Atlantic Notebook
Miss Dora Melcher is ill and away from the store while Ross Wallace resumes mail duties after a short absence. Visitors and locals arrive and depart as relatives and friends visit Atlantic and nearby towns including Decatur City Griswald Wiota Omaha Stuart Carson and Des Moines with various long lists of names and journeys. A City Steam Laundry ad notes the yellow wagon and reliable service for laundry.
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Dora Melcher
Ross Wallace
J S. Gingery
Baby
Decatur City
Wiota
Dean Lynch
Omaha
Anita
M. E. Baron
Lela Hutton
Helen Graham
Stuart
Griswold
C. BE. Bodgett
Mount Pleasant
Simpson Burk
I. T. Spangler
Walnut
Atlantic
Stella
Lela Snyder
Carson
Hazel Davenport
Mamie Warren
Lewis
James Warren
Lena Meek Hale
Los Angeles
Cal
J. M. Meek
C. G. Warner
Hattie Aiken
Chris Suhrbier
Mary O’leary
Ethel Robinson
Benson
Gray
J. C. Weinman
Boons
Anna Breede
Sarah
Ralph Langdon
Hom
Des Moines
Pleasant social events and weddings in Oakland society
The B B club hosted a pleasant gathering at Miss Arline Welch’s home with 35 guests enjoying games and music under flag and lantern decorations. Virgil Welch celebrated his fifth birthday with a party at his parents’ home, featuring red white and blue decor and refreshments. A marriage notice from the Oakland Enquirer notes Nellore Wilson and Orrington Swan wed at the bride’s parents’ home in Fruitvale with a simple ceremony, lanterns, songs, and a reception under trees. The Flower Mission reports rose and carnation donations for the Glenwood Home for Feeble Minded. The local temperance group gathered at Mrs Mickel’s on Locust Street for roll call and talks. A planned August picnic was announced.
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B. B. B. Club
Arline Welch
Locust Street
Irene Baker
Irma Townsend
Virgil Welch
J. &. Welch
Miriam Welch
Corrie Clayton
Chicago
Mary
Thomas Swan
Oakland
C l
Enquirer
Alfred
Mandy Wilson
the Heights
Fruitvale
Miss Nellore
Wilson
California College
University of Nebraska
Mills College
Kappa Alpha Theta
Phi Beta Kappa
Orrington Thomas Swan
Atlanta
Beta Theta Pi
U. S. Department of Forestry
Los Angeles
Clark Bell
Beta
Robert Whitaker
A. A. Macurda
Hattie Robinson
Wilse
Joaquin Om Ik
Japan
Woc
Toda
H. Mickel
Kocust Street
Q. Gresnleat
C. A. Hully
A. A. Mickel
Flower Mission
Real Estate Transfers from Neils Anderson to Lamoreaux
Real estate transfer recorded with Neils Anderson and wife transferring parcels 1 through 6 to J W Lamoreaux. The deed indicates Bly 4 M D add Ati and a consideration of $750. Personnel and precise parcel details not fully legible.
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Neils Anderson
J. W. Lamoreaux
Wd. Tots
Bly
M. D. Add
Ati
Model Steam Laundry Sees Rising Business and Praise
I B Goodell reports that business with the Model Steam Laundry is splendid and increasing. The laundry does good work and is entitled to the growing patronage.
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I. B. Goodell
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Independent District
of Atlantic
Ing
Dha Whitcomb
Groendia
Woodruff
Horge
Judicial Convention
Fense
Ball Park
Morning
Atlantic Evening
Ecil Johnson
Reliable City Steam Laundry
Atlantic Society
Eduiresy
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