Atlantic Takes Them Both In Des Moines Doubleheader
Merchants Grey swept both games against the Pikers of Des Moines at the ball park yesterday. Reese started the first game and Jake White the second, with Atlantic fielding nearly error free. Key moments included a home run by J. White and notable hits by Barnhart and Geo. Franklin. Anita Walloped the Pikers in a prior Friday/Saturday pair, 16–11 and 18–2. Also, Finley Balding showed signs of improvement after a sudden illness Friday.
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Pikers
Des Moines
Ball Park
Vis
Merchants’ Greys
Reese
Jake White
Perera
Atlantic
Barnhart
J. White
Geo. Franklin
Foster
Riley
Brophy
Sam Marshall
Brown- Pikers Atlantic
Anita
Saloons Targeted by Iowa Attorney General In 1908
Attorney General Byers calls for enforcement of the liquor law in Carroll county Iowa. County Attorney Wissler, a Cass county native, replies he has closed two saloons and asks for complainants’ names and witnesses to act on any new filings. He notes no current formal complaints beyond a Monday issue and pledges cooperation to pursue grand jury action if needed.
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Register
E. A. Wissler
Carroll County
Cass County
Henry Wissler
Byers
T AL Wissler
Wissler
General Byers
jAttorney
Carroll
Addittion
Caroll
H. W. Byers
Des Moines
State
Eee Association
Grand Jury
Carrosyne
Des Xlvines
Wreck Delays Westbound Train Near Adair on Rock Island
A westbound Rock Island No. 9 tender derailed two miles west of Adair, tearing up track for about fifty feet and delaying traffic over two hours. No injuries were reported as other cars remained on track, and repairs were completed with a freight engine. The incident caused No. 5 westbound to be over two hours late.
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Rock Islad
Adair
Flyer
Attorney General Byers Calls for State Injunction Actions
A letter from A Wissler prompts Attorney General Byers to say he would expect injunction cases with the state as plaintiff in known law violations. Marriage licenses list Harry M DeWitt Ellen B Sampson Joseph William Leach in Indianola Estelle Andrews Atlantic with dates and ages.
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A. Wissler
Wissler
Byers
Harry M. DeWitt
Ellen B. Sampson
Joseph William Leach
Indianola
Estelle Andrews
Atlantic
Social events in city life highlight church lawn social
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church held a lawn social at Rev V M Histon's home Saturday evening. About a hundred attendees enjoyed lanternes and refreshments. Miss Mattie Brock hosted a small gathering for Miss Cora Loeb of Albia on Saturday afternoon with music and a two course lunch. They plan a Lake Okoboji outing Wednesday with Miss Loeb joining Miss Block for a vacation at the Inn.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
V. M. Histon
Mattie Brock
Cora Loeb
Albia
The
Kartegesellschaft
Lmusic
Miss Block
Miss Loeb
Lake Okoboji
Community appeals for faster fire fund donations
Local residents push to raise funds for the fire department’s horse hose team and wagon, noting only 335 of a $1,000 goal collected so far. Mrs. Winslow's $10 contribution boosts totals to 3365, with several businesses and individuals listed among donors and several weeks left to contribute.
Well Known Young Woman Weds Leach in City Home
Miss Estelle Andrews and Prof Joseph William Leach, Simpson College faculty, wed at the Andrews home by Rev Henderson. The couple plans a year in Italy, with best wishes from friends. The city council meets tonight to hear the water company report on expanding water and light plants.
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Water Company
People Come And Go In Local Notes Of The Day
A long list of residents and visitors frequenting nearby towns is recorded. Clements Dal travels to Shelby, Chris Anderson and wife visit Anita, F N Moon and wife in city, Miss Mable Hervert and Zelia Phares take trips, Omaha and Des Moines visits noted, Des Moines and Walnut trips listed, and numerous others seen in Griswold, Anita, Adair, Osceola and Bear Grove contexts.
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Adair
Gene Consigny
Avoca
Pullman
Lester Woolsey
Omaha
Nebraska
Rev
A. Hemann
QO. Cloeter
Walnut
Ed Lahl
Sioux City
C. L. Cecil
Ethel Doty
Des Moines
John Wilson
Mesdames
A. Koob
W. ©. Bryant
Griswold
Guy A. Lee
Ang Sorensen
E E. Smuthey
Audubon
Lou Neff
L. Jens
Wm. Lindemann
Anita
Miss Belville
Albert Grulke
Hancock T
Oscar
Chris Rieseberg
R. M. Wesephalen
Ed Long
Carl Brehmer
Harry Cook
Valey Junction
A. H. Graham
Bear Grove Township
Jack Harris
Richard Powers
Brayton
W. K. Carey
Cardio
H. P. Fudge
Harrisburg, Jr
Prank Hunt
Arthur Walker
Meredith Walker
Plattsmouth
Neb
Linnie Butt
Salt Lake City
Utah
J. G. Whitney
Marie Whitney
Idaho Springs
B. Clovis
Paul
Harrison Brothers Bakery and Restaurant Closes Permanently
The Harrison Bros. Bakery and Restaurant failed to open this morning and is permanently closed after a long financial struggle. Creditors total many small claims from 4 to 125 dollars, with E. E. Marquis holding a large claim of 117.45 and the sheriff in charge. Ralph Harrison has left town, George Harrisorm faced heavy losses, and most stock, furniture, and fixtures have been sold or levied, leaving little for creditors.
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Harrison Bros
George P. Harrison
Ralph Harrison
Harrisons
E. E. Marquis
George
Omaha
George Harrisorm
Family Reunion And Visits Highlight Local News
Mr Wolt visits a brother he hasn t seen in forty years while Clarence A Ross and H S Ratten berg linger in town after soliciting the sale of stock tied to the southern extension of the A N S near Villisca. Mrs Ross joins him from Albia. Mrs G G Jeck and children head to Eureka Illinois for Mr Jeck s sister s wedding on the 22nd. Judge H M Boorman travels to Winters et to speak on The Trial of Jesus at the chautauqua. Mrs J M Hedges of Oakland visits Brayton after time in the city. E L Anderson leaves for Plattsmouth Nebraska to operate a moving picture show. Mr and Mrs Inness Brown of Cripple Creek Colorado stay with Miss Anna Henderson. Rev J H Stewart leaves for Tarkio Missouri after preaching at the U P church here. Mrs G B Holland of the Pullman Hotel visits Omaha then Lincoln for a brief stay.
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Mr. Wolt
Clarence A. Ross
H. 5. Rattenberg
A. N
Villisca
H. M. Boorman
Winterset
Jesus
Chautauqua Assembly
Boorman
Hiss
Anna Henderson
Brown
Hstelie Gerbrich
J. H. Stewart
Tarkio
U. P
W. H. Lowe
G B. Holland
Pullman Hotel
Omaha
Lincoln
Neb
Inebriety Charge Against Co C Ritz Arrested Near Griswold
A C Ritz of near Griswold was arrested on information sworn by his wife. He pleaded guilty to the charge and the order for commitment was sent to Audubon for the judge to sign this afternoon. He will be taken to Knoxville this evening.
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Co. C. Ritz
Griswold
Audubon
Knoxville
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Hupp
Marshall
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Jones
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Liley
D. Higgins
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H. Franklin
Aesede
G. Franklin
Rf Meen
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Wright
Sean Edauee
Axikers
A.E. Graves
de V.se
Plate Atlantic
Bomena
Veenset
Beens
Rock Island
Atlantic Society
Andrews
Prof
Joseph W. Leach
Simpson
Italy
City Council
Atlantic Evening
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