Atlantic Baseball Stuns Merchants with Swatfest Loss
In a 14 to 11 slugfest at the ball park, Atlantic toppled the Merchants Greys after a dramatic seventh and eighth inning rally. Reese started on the mound for Atlantic, struggled, then Sargent and Wilmott finished as Atlantic fielded better late. Key hits came from George Franklin Dale Morrow and Roy White, with eight runs in the seventh inning sealing the comeback. Doc Wyland umpired a high‑drama contest with strong crowd reaction and praise for the officiating.
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Ball Park
Merchants Greys
Quick
McClellan
Reese
Atlantiefi
Sargent
Sarg
Atlantic
Stephany
Nelson
Wilmott
Ross
George Franklin
Dale Morrow
Roy White
Jake White
Barnhart
Harry Franklin
Marshall
Rooters
Hart
H. Franklin
G. Franklin
Morgen
Hagerty
Perry
Bennett
Stephaniy
Reed
White
Morrow
Franklin
Wyland
Brown
Dale’ Morrow
Greys
al. Moreland
Doc. Wyland
Giltledeed
Reece
Monk
Home From Big Convention gering Denver
John Blake Iowa delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Denver returns home with his wife. He reports the convention a great gathering with genuine enthusiasm and tickets secured for friends. He enjoyed the Moffat Road trip and praises Dr Graham's Colorado visit. Carl Shupe of Corning sets a new world record in firemen’s tournament with three standing couplings in 5 15 seconds, breaking his own 52-5 time from last year.
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John Blake
Iowa
Denver
John
Moffat Road
Mr. Moffat
Blake
Graham
Doc
Colorado
Mr. Blake
Boat Service Delayed Morning Run Restored By Afternoon
The Atlantic Northern and Southern did not operate this morning because the engine was out of commission. By afternoon service resumed with the regular trip. Passengers could buy white parasols at 18 cents and at Melcher's.
Corning Firemen Tournament Controversy Inflames Local Press
The Corning Free Press laments being bilked out of prize money after a firemen's tournament in Corning. It accuses Osceola and Atlantic of unfair play, claims misrouted results and tampered equipment, and defends Corning’s performance while noting the event set a record for races in one afternoon.
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Atlantic
Corning Free Press
Banco
Corning
Osceola Sentinel
Osceola
Free Press
Avoca
Lnapearian
Villisen
Villiseca
Run L
Ito
Withur Herbert
Carl Shupe
Shupe
George Harrison
Pleasant Social Evenings Highlight Osceola News
Social notes describe W C T U and N E Bridge Whist Club gatherings at Ki P hall and Locust Street home, with two course suppers. Miss Marie Niles hosts a party at the Majestic for Miss Virginia Kuykendall's guests, ending with supper at the Niles residence. Melcher's advertises new neckwear as Osceola comments on local races and team prospects amid community chatter.
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H. M. Finkbine
H. F. Hodges
W.C. T. U. Club
Ki P
N. E. Bridge Whist Club
GH. Robertson
Locust Street
Marie Niles
the Majestic
Virginia Cuykendall
Lyndhurst
Niles
Chestnut Street
His Mother Dead. Des Moines Ticket For 14 Year Old Earl Maxon
Officers sent Earl Maxon a 14 year old boy from Des Moines a ticket to return home after word reached them that his mother had died. They found him on Chestnut street and he learned of the loss, then headed back on the No 6 train with fare to Des Moines provided. His home address is 1107 Walnut street in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Earl Maxon
Chestnut Street
Marshal LaRue
Walnut Street
Funeral of Henry Kohlscheen Recorded in German Evangelical Church
The funeral services for Henry Kohlscheen were held yesterday afternoon at the German Evangelical church with Rev. DeWitt of Shelby officiating. Burial occurred in Atlantic cemetery. He was born January 31 1858 in Holstein Germany and married Emma Franks in 1880. Survived by wife and children Herman Mulliken Mrs Wiseman Mrs Mullinen Qari William Fred Anna and Mary all born in Germany or the United States. All were present except William who arrived late from Columbus Montana. He came to this country about sixteen years ago and owned a farm six miles south of town. Known as a hardworking man, he lived uprightly and was respected by all.
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Henry Kohlscheen
DeWitt
Shelby
Atlantic Cemetery
Thos. Mullinen
Linn Street
Holstein
Germany
Emma Franks
Auife
Herman
Silver City
Iowa
WT. G. Mulliken
The
City
Wills ‘Wiseman
Benson
Neb
Qari
William
Fred
Anna
Mary
Columbus
Montana
Butchers Lose to Wiota Thrilling 27 to 5 in City Match
The Butchers' team of this city played at Wiota yesterday, losing to Wiota by a score of 27 to 5. Summer dress goods at cost at Melcher's are advertised.
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Melcher’s
Wiota
Butchers
People Who Come and Go in the City
A long list of residents and visitors moving in and out of the area. Miss Ella Huyck travels to Des Moines on business while Miss Olive Kelloway also makes a Des Moines trip. Many others, including Mrs. J. O. Cotton, Mrs. Adolph Woodward, and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Smith, are noted for visits, returns, and travel to nearby towns such as Des Moines, Omaha, Anita, and Lincoln. Oscar Grulke heads to Hancock to manage a drug store for weeks, and Frank Nebe plans a northwest trip to Idaho. Local engagements include house parties, shopping trips, and family visits among residents of Avoca, Wiota, Five Mile Grove, and surrounding communities.
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Ella Huyck
Des Moines
M. CG. Robinson
Avoca
William Sherk
Grace
Bessie Toulouse
Maine
Olive Kelloway
J. O. Cotton
Council Bluffs
Adolph Woodward
Griswold
Pullman
E. C. Allison
Franks Drug Company
Joe Robinson
R. B. Taylor
Wiota
Glass
Menlo
H. Workman
Omaha
Frank Nebe
Pearl Colwell
Anita
W. C. Smith
Bertha Niemann
H. B. Sears
Harriet Hunter
Winden
Minn
O. N. Becker
Five Mile Grove
John Frank
Oakland
Collard
Linnie Rutt
Salt Lake City
J. G. Whitney
Miss Rutt
Whitney
C. P. Neff
Mrs. Worth
Locust Street
Northwest
Idaho Points
John Burgner
Emery Burgner
Harmie Patterson
Virginia
Cuykend
iQardia
H. J. Lawrence
Norwalk
Morris
I.J. T
Juliak Wolf
South Dakota
Franklin Township
Hernan Eilis
Emma
Sadie Anderson
Chris Anderson
Lincoln
Neb
Frandsen
Cornell Bluffs
B. Christensen
Araba
Colo
Christensen
Becker
F. Maloney
Nelson County
N. Dak
J. W. Fulton
Mloney
More Added to the List for Firemen Hose Team
A fire company fundraiser page shows $95.00 more subscribed, bringing total contributions to over $200 as residents support protecting property. Individuals and firms listed include Atlantic Canning Company $100.06, W. T. Joyce Company $25, J. A. Campbell & Sons $25.08, E Crawford $25, C J Litterst $10, H J Sievers $5, totaling about $220 raised.
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E. Crawford
Atlantic Canning Company
W. T. Joyce Company
J. A. Campbell & Sons
le Oransky
BE. Crawford Ec
C. J. Litterst
Noted Visitors and Travel Headlines Around Town
Captain J. C. Stewart of Maine was in town attending business and visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Wyman, returning from South Dakota, report better crops there, with small grain especially fine. Mrs. J. M. Brewster leaves for Colfax to attend Gen. J. B. Weaver and wife’s golden wedding anniversary celebration. She will visit Des Moines, De Soto and Dexter on return, about a week away. Liz Collins will travel to Chicago to have a special shoe made for his right foot to shed the use of a heavy brace for his knee. the 89 construction aims to eliminate the crutch.
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J. C. Stewart
Maine
A. W. Wyman
South Dakota
Brewster
Des Moines
de Sota
Dexter
Liz Collins
Chicago
Knights of Pythias Meet Tonight and Local Notices
A special Knights of Pythias lodge meeting is set for 7 30 this evening for members with lodge interests. Harold L. Frazer, infant son of Ralph Frazer and wife, died at 8 50 yesterday morning of spinal meningitis and was buried at 7 30 last evening. Rev George conducted the grave service. Also noted is a new line of hand bags at Melchers. George Hunter and Walter L Hunter with Ida May George were married at the courthouse this morning by Rev George.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
C. S. Leach
Harold L. Frazier
Ralph Frazer
East Sixth Street
George
George Hunter
Walter L. Hunter
Ida May George
Not So Hot Waterworks Thermometer Notice
A weather note reports the waterworks thermometer registered 85 degrees today, cooler than Friday and Saturday by about ten degrees, indicating a relief from the prior heat.
Joneses Head to Chicago on Brief Business and Pleasure Trip
J. H. Jones and wife departed Saturday evening for Chicago. Mr. Jones travels on business, while Mrs. Jones accompanies him for a short pleasure trip.
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Chicago
J. 4. Jones
Mr. Jones
Pikers Next Des Moines Pikers Face Merchants Greys
The Des Moines Pikers host the Merchants Greys next Sunday for a likely strong matchup. Local fans expect a competitive game with both teams featuring solid rosters and upcoming season implications.
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Pikers
Des Moines Pikers
Merchants Greys
Lorah Here Loom matchup with Lorah Sluggers on local ground
The Lorah Here Loom baseball club will host the Lorah Sluggers next Sunday morning at the local grounds. A hot contest is promised as both teams seek an early-season win.
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Butchers Baseball Club
Lorah Sluggers
The Next Musicate at Vose Hall Promises Pearl Colwell
The next musicale at Vose hall will be given on Thursday July 16 by Miss Pearl Colwell. The weather forecast calls for a cool, partly cloudy evening with possible showers tonight or Tuesday.
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Vose Hall
Miss Pearl Colwell
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Quick McClellan
Baweth Jones
Jaive Ae Bennett
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J. White
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Wright
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Quick-M'Clellan
Wilamott
BIG Convention
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Phone Museen
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Atlantic Evening
Fire Boys
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