Rock Island to offer gratuitous tea and telegraph baseball service
Rock Island announces the Rocky Mountain Limited will provide free 5 o'clock tea in the observation salon and telegraphic baseball score service. The Mountain e er and Golden State Limited will carry final scores and game data from National, American and Western leagues starting June 15, keeping travelers connected to baseball en route to Colorado or California.
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Rocky Mountain Limited
Rock ‘Island
Rock Island
Mountaineer
Golden State
Colorado
California
Real estate man Cummings jailed for mail fraud sentence
Des Moines court sentenced Cumings a half to one and a half years in Fort Leavenworth after a lecture condemning the real estate trade. Judge McPherson praised needed reforms while expressing sympathy for Cumings wife and two children. Ernest Buckman of Griswold aided in the case by turning over letters to the post office, sparking the investigation reported by Griswold American.
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Cumings
Des Moines
Fort Leavenworth
McPherson
Cummings
Ernest Buckman
Griswold
Griswold American
Splendid Promenade Concert and Ball Held by Atlantic Symphony
The opera house hosted a promenade concert and ball by the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra last evening. Attendees praised the music and dancing noting Atlantic's orchestra stands with the best for a city of its size and the event was thoroughly enjoyable.
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Opera House
Atlantic Symphony Orchestra
Atlantic
Minister Thomann Heads to Omaha for Officers Conference
A. A. Thomann, General Secretary of the U M C A, travels to Omaha for the North American Association Employed Officers Conference. After the event he heads to Missouri to visit home folks and attend Missouri Wesleyan College commencement at Cameron, where he graduated last year.
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A. A. Thomann
Omaha
North American Association
Missouri
Missouri –Wesleyan College
Cameron
Green Bay Lumber Co. Factory Plans Unveiled
A local notice reports the Green Bay Lumber Company unveiling an expansion plan. The announcement names the site, expected project scope, and timeline for construction and opening, highlighting local job impacts and regulatory steps.
Weather and Crop Bulletin for the Week Ending May 30
The week was cloudy and wet early, becoming more favorable later. Temperature was slightly below normal except in the northwest. Rainfall was general from Sunday evening to Wednesday with Saturday showers causing excess in most areas. Corn on high lands planted. low ground too wet for some fields. some replanting but not compared to last year. Cultivation spreading. stands good. Cutworms causing damage on sod land. Small grain, grass, and potatoes in good condition. fruit trees bloom heavy. prospects for fruit crops look favorable.
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Cook
Des Moines Evening Tribune Offers Low Introductory Subscription
Daily Des Moines Evening Tribune offered to new subscribers at one dollar through January 1, 1910 with full leased wire AP service. The paper promised complete Iowa news Washington DC bureau coverage and exclusive magazine features in an extraordinary bargain from publisher, postmaster, or newsdealer in Des Moines Iowa.
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Des Moines
Hvening Tribune
Associated Press Service
Iowa
Washington
D. C
Evening Tribune
Clever Jail Breaker to Demonstrate At Local Barbershop
Canning the jail breaker, famed for a similar act in this issue, headlines performances at the opera house Wednesday to Friday. He will demonstrate tomorrow afternoon at the Park barber shop, being shackled inside a vault to escape, a feat he is said to perform with wonder.
State Fair Book Released With Premium List
The state fair premium list for this year runs from August 27 to September 3. The new book is larger than the Cass county booklet but falls short of being as good overall.
Battersbys Plan Northwest Visit to Seattle and Bellingham
Mr and Mrs H H Battersby left last evening with their son Ted and Miss Alice Deal of Rock Island Ill for Seattle and Bellingham Wash to visit their nephew.
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Northwest
H. H. Battersby
Ted
Alice Deal
Rock Island
Ill
Seattle
Bellingham
Wash
Miss Brown to Wed in City Home Ceremony
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs J S Brown announce the marriage of their daughter Misa Luene to Mr Severoid of Des Moines. The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday June 9 at the Browns home in this city.
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Miss Brown
J. 8S. Brown
Misa Luene
Mr. Severoid
Des Moines
LaRue Much Improved After Illness Report
N LaRue has recovered significantly from a long illness and can move about the house. The item also notes Pine salve carbolized as a healing antiseptic sold by W T Palmer Co drug store and a brief mention of gas cooking.
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W. T. Palmer & Co
Secretary Thomann to Wed in Cameron Missouri
Secretary Thomann of the M C A will wed Miss Gladys Stafford of Cameron Mo. The city paper notes his departure from Atlantic includes this wedding as the main reason. He has many friends in this city who wish him happiness on his life journey.
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Thomann
Atlantic
Cameron
Gladys Stafford
Bucklen’s Amica Salve a Superior Healer Claim
An old advertisement extols Bucklen’s Amica Salve as the perfect healer for cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores and chapped hands. It promises infallible relief for piles and lists the price as 25 cents at all dealers.
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Amica
Trouble Makers Dusted By King’s New Life Pills
A humorous old advertisement touts King’s New Life Pills as quick relief for stomach trouble and indigestion. It claims the tonic improves appetite, nerves, and vigor by restoring stomach, liver, and kidney function. Available at dealers for 25 cents.
Memorial Day for Woodmen Lodge Set for June 20
The Woodmen lodge in this city postpones the annual Memorial Day to Sunday June 20 due to flower scarcity. The Woodmen and Royal Neighbors memorials will be held on the same day. S. W. Rowley of Lewis will deliver the address.
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Woodmen Lodge
Woodmen and Royal Neighbors
S. W. Rowley
Lewis
District Convention Tomorrow in Atlantic
Atlantic prepares for the Odd Fellows Day district convention with several hundred members expected in the city. Preparations are complete and the event promises a grand day for all in attendance.
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Atlantic
Order
City Council Meets This Evening in Regular Session
The city council convenes this evening for a regular session to handle routine city business. Several matters of varying importance are anticipated to be considered during the meeting.
Not at Their Home
The News correction states the girl taken into custody yesterday morning did not live with Rev. Braun, and was not at the Brauns' home. Also notes White's Art Co. of Chicago displaying china at O'Connell's jewelry store until Wednesday evening, with china at own price. 7 Pineuses-new Kidney remedy advertised as all kidney and bladder disease treatment sold by W. T. Palmer & Co.
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Rev. Braun
Brauns
White’s Art Co
Chicago
O'connell’s
W. T. Palmer & Co
Browning Club Pansy Breakfast Closes Year With Style
The Browning Club held its annual pansy breakfast at Miss Jennie Bergs home marking the close of the club year. Members received menus bearing their names with hand painted pansy portraits by Mrs. Warner and lavender ribbons tied to small pansy pots. Toasts were witty and lively with Mrs. Warner as toast mistress. The event concluded with a delightful gathering. The W C T U meets tomorrow at 2 30 at Miss Joyce Andersons home. Miss White offers painted china at O Connells store this Wednesday inviting old friends.
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Jennie ‘Berg
Browning Club
Junkin Case Goes to Jury in Ottumwa Killing
In Centerville Iowa on June 1 1909 John Junkin the Negro defendant charged with killing Miss Clara Rosen in Ottumwa is under deliberation as twelve jurors consider the case. A verdict was anticipated with a possible death penalty. The report notes a weather forecast for Teewa showers thunderstorms and a cooler spell in the west tonight.
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Centerville
John Junkin
Clara Rosen
Ottumwa
Anita Today Baseball Game Promised At Civic Park
High school team traveled to Anita for a scheduled game against the local high school squad. A pantry sale will be held by the Civics Club at Bailey's store on Saturday June 10 starting at 10 o'clock. A meeting for forming a Commercial Club is set for Thursday evening June 9 at the Firemen's Hall. all Atlantic residents are invited.
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Anita
Civics Club
Bailey's
June &Rd
Firemen’s Hall
Atlantic
To Sell Bridge Lumber by Public Auction
Will sell to the highest bidder for cash on Thursday June 8 at one o clock near the John Ratzlaff farm Washington township lumber from an old bridge. Those interested be on hand promptly. CHAS. 8. Fulton, Supervisor. Summer coughs and colds are obstinate and difficult to cure. The most prompt method is something pleasant which gently moves the powers a good laxative cough syrup Bee's Laxatives Cough Syrup will surely and promptly cure your cold. Sold by W. T. Palmer & Co. drug store.
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John Ratzlaff
Washington Township
Fulton
W. T. Palmer & Co
Local residents note on brief trips and visits
Local items report Frank Robinson leaving for a land trip and Forsyth returning from Griswold. Mrs J W Hmmert visits Des Moines, Tom Stingle and wife back from Anita, D A Shuter heads for Nebraska with land seekers, and Frank Chamberlain guests at the Shuter home.
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Frank Robinson
Forsyth
Griswold
J. W. Hmmert
Des Moines
Tom Stingle
Anita
D. A. Shuter
Nebraska
Frank Chamberlain
Marshalltown
Atlantic Automobile Company
W. EB. Shranger
Lightning Rod
Raymond Cornell
EB. W. Johnson
al Huntzinger
H. C.johnson
C.B. Clovis
Paul
Boyer
Western Paper Company of
Omaha
Fon’ Tradq
Bob Johnson
H. C. Johnson
Ralph King
Maple Street
Chestnut Street
Frank Goodell
Model Steam Laundry
E. P. Bennett
Scotts Bluff
Putnam
G. W. Lee
Baird
Neb
R. I. Lee
Baby
Oakland
Maude Lee
Des. Moines
Lela Brown
Lincoln
Warren Wood
H. R. Lee
At the Hospital Report Two Patients Resting Nicely
The hospital currently houses two patients, Rollo Johnson the boy who recently had appendicitis surgery, and Mrs. Menefee brought from Adair and operated on several days ago. Both are recovering well and the hospital atmosphere is quiet.
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Rollo Johnson
Notre Dame Woman Promotes Home Rheumatism Cure
A Notre Dame woman appeals to rheumatism sufferers offering a home treatment claimed to cure muscular and joint pain. She asserts thousands testify cure without climate change, purging uric acid, loosening stiff joints, purifying blood, and brightening the eyes. Address Mrs M Summers Notre Dame, Ind.
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Notre Dame
M. Summers
Notre Dame, Ind
Memorial Day Observance For Atlantic Fire Department
The Atlantic fire department prepares for its annual Memorial Day on Sunday June 18. Living members will honor the memory of the five departed firemen through the department’s ritual, with committees appointed earlier to organize the ceremony.
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The
Atlantic Fire Department
Workmen Begin Mausoleum Construction at Cemetery
Workmen are ready to commence the new mausoleum project at the cemetery with Mr. Baker in charge assisted by Mr. Rhinehart. The team has been on site for some time and will push the work to completion as fast as possible.
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Baker
Rhinehart
New Cement Works Begin Operation In City
Machinery at the new cement works started today and the plant is now running. The start of business at the works means a good deal for the city in money paid to labor and money brought in for work done.
Unique theater presents splendid vaudeville bill
Attention is called to the Unique theater ad detailing a splendid vaudeville bill now showing. The program of pictures is exceptionally good and the overall offering is described as worth seeing.
Visiting In the City by Mrs Day and Family
Mrs C A Day sister of W Love visits the city with her son Mr Day and plans time with Mr Love. They now reside in Michigan and have longstanding ties to the area.
Con Enright Out Again From Illness Comeback
Con Enright finishes a months long bout with illness and suspends the siege of sickness. He has about recovered his usual health and is back at work after a few weeks of weakness and convalescence.
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Con Enright
Recorder's Office Sees Gains in Filing Activity
Mountain and Deputy Hobart report a strong month with 855 instruments filed including mortgages deeds chattel mortgages releases and miscellane ous items. Filing fees totaled 220 40 versus 155 80 last May while the first five months show a 355 gain over the prior year.
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Mountain
Hobart
Recorder
New Petition Soon on Five Percent Tax Election
Promoters state an election petition will be filed within a couple of weeks to seek a vote on a five percent tax for the A. M. L. & C. district. The move targets a local funding measure and outlines the requested tax rate and sponsorship.
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Tevy
A. ML
Marriage Licenses Issued in Cumberland Area
Howard Chester and Stella Perle Tracy have filed marriage licenses in Cumberland. A note promotes Alexander's tiles and washable wallpapers as popular new home improvement choices, reinforcing domestic lifestyle themes.
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Howard Chester
Cumberland
Stella Perle Tracy
Same
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Green Bay’ Bumber’ Co
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Woodmen Memorial
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Pansies
Joyce Anderson
Junkin
Ternoon
Box. R
Emony
Gain
Recorder's Office
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