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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
11
Atlantic prepares for the state council session of the U C with expected delegates from Des Moines Clinton and Cedar Rapids. Local coverage highlights registration headquarters at the News and community welcome efforts while detailing arrivals and planned events for the Grand Council gathering.
Frank M. Conrad and Eleanor Leander, both of Des Moines, obtained a marriage license reported yesterday in the Register and Leader. Conrad is the son of the late C. C. Conrad and a lifelong local, while Leander’s family hails from Ottumwa and she has worked as a dressmaker. The couple planned a Chicago wedding trip for two weeks before returning to reside here.
Roy Heaton formerly of Atlantic and son of Henry Heaton and his wife now lives in Dalhart Texas where he runs an auto business. He arrived after hearing of the death of his cousin Tate A L Graham reported in yesterday’s paper. Roy, married, says Atlantic looks good and never seemed better than now.
Fragmentary items report the cemetery sidewalk completion with only minor remaining length, kitchen cabinet remark, and a vague busyness note. Mentions Giffen duties on the 29th and unclear references to Glidagm tour plans and Dakota-related reports by C. M. Baxter. Some sale mention to Frank, Jon, Tom, and Blair Beekman, with lands in Blair of Avica and quarter sections.
Fragmented text shows partial phrases about a council, a company, and items like wax or candles. The readable fragments hint at a local event or notice but lack coherent details, names, dates, or actions to confirm a clear report.
A New Department of the growth and prosperity of Atlantic is evident in its thriving business firms. S H Kirk, eight years in the city’s commercial life, leads as a major agricultural implements dealer and now showcases a premier line of PEABODY buggies and carriages. He distributes INTERNATIONAL STOCK AND POULTRY FOODS and offers a free thirtyone piece china set with a $14 purchase, highlighting his progressive, reputable standing in town.
United States Senator Albert B. Cummins a Progressive leader visited the city briefly. He arrived on a Rock Island local and rested at Pullman hotel between trains, greeting admirers and meeting local progressives. He planned speeches in Red Oak and Council Bluffs with Senator Dolliver.
Mrs. 8. E. Nelson aged about fifty died suddenly at her home five miles southeast of Griswold Iowa last evening. She had heart trouble but death shocked her family. Survived by husband and many children. Funeral at her home at ten o’clock tomorrow morning with Rev. Hansen of Red Oak officiating.
Mrs W J Beck visits her son in Missouri while Mre Mapes of Redfield, nephew of C D Dennison, returns from a visit. Mesdames Williams Townsend and Russell visit Mrs Reed Love in Wiota. Lillian and Pearl Kringel with Master Paul Kringel visit Walnut. F E Walker newly appointed Walnut postmaster visits the city. Miss Lottie Dryden, county school superintendent, returns to Council Bluffs after visiting H E Bartley and wife. Dryden handles two hundred schools in her jurisdiction and continues efficient work. June 3rd Souvenir night at the UNIQUE with events throughout.
The A. C T members and their wives are invited to call at J. A. Giffen's store in the city with the note that traveling salesmen must not bring orders. Giffen advertises 100 styles rockers at prices from $1.50 and up. Judge Green arrived for a court session today and disposed of probate matters while hearing motions in Andrews v. Rock Island and Shields vailages, taking them under advisement. Forecast for Iowa warns unsettled weather with showers tonight and Friday, with stationary temperatures.
Fragmentary notes indicate a June second event where items are to be given away. Mentions of ladies and a card related to eases suggest a social or charitable gathering with prize distribution, but details are unclear.
Rev Griffith of M E church will deliver the Memorial Day address at the M W A and Royal Neighbors service on Sunday June 19 at 2 30 pm in the M A Church. Graves of departed members will be strewn with flowers in accordance with longstanding local custom. A full program will be published later.
Washington June 2 Senator Cummins said he would vote for the railroad bill as amended and would support the administration’s plan with progressive Republicans. He praised the expurgation of traffic agreements and mergers and noted the bill as a step forward in railroad legislation. The day also saw the rejection of Senator Brown’s amendment barring consolidation of competitive railroads by 20 to 11.
The fire department fixes Sunday morning June 12 between ten and eleven for the annual firemen memorial. Graves of departed members will be decorated and the department ritual observed with the complete program to be published later. Services will be at the cemetery with the firemen marching from their hall.
Congress man Walter I. Smith spoke to a full Haran opera house audience with many turned away as voters showed enthusiasm and support during the gathering held the night before last on June 2.
Twenty two railroads from Chicago to Cincinnati and other central points filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a July 1 rate increase notice. The New York Central and other eastern lines announced a July 5 effective date for their higher rates.
Des Moines June 2 The railroad commissioners and attorney general Byers wired Attorney General Wickersham asking to extend the injunction suit against the railroads to include all Town points and cover Missouri River points. St Paul shippers press for rates rise from Chicago to St Paul to be included.
Manila June 2 The U S army transport Indianapolis was sunk in Manila Harbor after striking a log. All aboard escaped in lifeboats. The vessel went down following the collision, and incidents of rescue operations were reported by naval observers.
Madriz forces retreat under Estrada’s troops with American machine gunners credited for the victory. Bluesfields dispatch notes pursuit by Estrada’s army and American crews in action.
Westerguard known as Jesse Remiers faces Mandino the Italian in a major wresting bout at Aradome on June 9. If Wester guard wins he will challenge Gotch for the world title, making the city event significant. Abdomen Company backs the heavyweight show with high spending to draw Atlantic fans.
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