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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
5
The hospital plans a two story brick addition connected by a passageway as the business has grown too large for the present building. Tentative plans include an elevator and modern features, though the exact method is yet undecided.
Early this morning the large barn of Hugh Pritchard near Avoca burned, destroying a fine team of young mules, hay, buggies, harness, oats, and more. One mule died inside, the other escaped then died in the pasture. Loss is heavy but insured. Origin unknown though suspected arson. insurance adjusters settled the claim. This marks multiple barn fires in the area over the past two years.
Railroads, Iowa Department of Agriculture, and local business groups reach agreement to restore a three cents per mile excursion rate for Iowa residents for the State Fair and Exposition in late August, replacing the 75 cent round trip minimum, with Des Moines area exceptions noted.
A new Atlantic Northern & Southern time card takes effect Monday at seven o clock. The morning arrival in the city shifts from 11.15 to 10.45, and the afternoon departure changes from 1.30 to 1.50, giving visitors an extra half hour in town. The morning departure remains seven o clock.
Botna Valley No. 1294 members are called to the Eagles hall at two o’clock Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral services for the late Findley Balding, as announced by Jas. Collins, W. P.
Adair reports a Bryan club with 0. T. Myers as president and about twenty members. Extra Journal highlights Bryant Milliman and wife Jane born in Audubon county in 1854 and active in local development. Edith Statzell dies of typhoid in Columbus Kansas, niece of John Hengley. Villisca talks rail extension of Atlantic Northern Southern. residents favor it. George W. Adams promotes Omaha Des Moines railroad through Audubon area. seeks local cooperation. Carrie Belle Lees sues Andrew Douglas for 20000 over fatal wagon incident. Greeley township suffers a severe hail storm with crop damage and downed outbuildings. Stuart ex-city marshal William Hewitt recalls thrashing John W. Kern over a Civil War Lyceum remark.
Mrs E F Jones entertained the Board of Trade club yesterday afternoon at her home on West Sixth street. Six handed euchre was played at three tables with rose design score cards. A two course lunch concluded the pleasant gathering. Invitations were issued for the marriage of Miss Camilla Frances Schindel and Mr Gail Madison Hamill of Atlantic on Wednesday August 12 at high noon at the bride's parents home in Hagerstown Maryland. At home cards read after September 1 in Dallas South Dakota.
Word reaches Massena from the Massena Echo of Mrs. Ida White of Big Timber Montana being struck by lightning last Thursday while preparing dinner. She stood near an electric light globe, was unconscious for a full day, and is now recovering.
Willard Gardner of Atlantic Iowa marries Cora Foster of Vermont Illinois in Lewistown on Monday morning. The ceremony, officiated by Rev. Welch, ends rumors about Gardner’s absence. The couple plan to join Gardner's friends in Canton, while Foster’s Vermont ties are noted and well wishes pour in.
A local appeal notes no money paid into the Atlantic firemen hose team fund for two days. The list shows donors including Atlantic Canning Co. and Atlantic National Bank among others with small sums. The article also reports the Stuart baseball team defeating Anita 4 to 0 due to Anita’s critical errors.
Various churches announce Sunday programs with German Evangelical and Baptist services. Regular sermons at 10 30 a m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a Young People's meeting at 2 00 p m. Rev C A Alden of Lincoln Nebraska will preach at 11 00 a m Sabbath school at 10 00 a m. Everyone welcome.
Rev. R. B. Hall of Harrah will preach at the Congregational church in place of Rev. Henderson who is called to Audubon Chautauqua. Morning sermon at the Presbyterian church is The Eternity of the Unseen with special quartet music. Mrs. Pearl Hutton Schrader to sing at the Methodist services with the sermon on Opportunity. Epworth League gathers in the lecture room. Park service proceeding as usual.
Horace S. Lynch born Randolph county Indiana May 8 1853 died Atlantic Iowa July 23 1908. He grew up in Cass county Iowa taught school in Adair Audubon and Cass counties and married Marianne Smith October 26 1876. A devoted Methodist, he served in church roles and testified with strong faith until his death. Surviving relatives include his mother wife two daughters two sons three sisters and two brothers. Funeral at his late residence Sunday at 2 PM with interment in Wiota cemetery.
Ann Boorman will not address the Chautauqua assembly tomorrow as planned. The originally scheduled speaker has sent word he will attend, and Boorman will not fill the slot.
A bustling page items travel and visits show Mrs. E. J. Turner visiting in Anita. Several locals including Miss Effie Locke Edith Kinsman John Eggers and others are noted as visiting or returning from nearby towns. Crowded social exchanges feature Poe winds and family movements across Iowa.
Claus Krambeck a well known fat cattle raiser and longtime county figure, lies gravely ill at his Marne home after treatment for a stomach abscess in a Omaha hospital. Reports say his condition resembles stomach cancer and is life threatening, with no visitors allowed as friends hope for recovery.
Fire destroyed two hay barns on Frank C. Smith’s farm northwest of town early this morning. About seventy tons of hay and corn valued at $100 in addition to farm equipment were lost. Horses and cattle escaped. origin undetermined though spontaneous ignition in freshly put up hay is suspected and arson is considered possible. Loss around $2500 with $1000 insured.
Hon Old Coomes returns from South Dakota and says the trip felt like a four year old. F L Green of Sarah called at the office to add his name to the Evening News list. C M Cole visits city on business, recently in Galva and en route to Sioux City. Vern Olney north of town stops by with news of a busy spell. Mr and Mrs C G Warner welcome an eleven pound girl born at 6 30 yesterday morning. Charley to recover with treatment. Mrs Jessie Imbeau of Baxter Springs visits Abrahams. departs for Perry Iowa after a pleasant stay.
Local forecast indicates likely rainy conditions tonight and Sunday with temperatures remaining steady. No significant temperature change expected amid scattered showers across the area.
Reverend Arthur S. Henderson of the Congregational church is slated to speak at the Audubon Chautauqua assembly tomorrow. The speaker was reportedly killed while attempting to reach the event.
The waterworks thermometer reported 93 degrees this afternoon at 2 o'clock. This brief notice notes the high afternoon temperature in the area.
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