Heroic Rescue Averts Death On Flooded Creek Bridge
W Cuykendall and Kirk Merrick nearly drowned when their buggy went into Bull creek near a culvert during a flood. Merrick grabbed the culvert and saved Cuykendall, pulling him to safety as the horse struggled in swift water. Merrick was exhausted but safe. Cuykendall recovered after hours, with no serious injuries expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Merrick
Atlantic Canning Company
J.W. Cuykendall
The
Canning Company
Mr. Cuykendall
Merrick
Cuykendall
Bull Creek
Second Street
Merrick Nally
West Second Street
Tailoring crafts value over imitations in local market
A local paper notes that true quality in tailoring is rare and valuable, contrasting genuine custom suits with numerous imitations and cheap ready-to-wear items. It highlights Emery Burgner as an example and urges careful choice for distinction. The fish and game warden Tom Shaw warns that shooting fish during high water is illegal and prosecutable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Burgner
East Fourth St
Tom Shaw
Christian Endeavor District Meeting at Carson
The seventeenth annual district convention of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Seventh District will meet in Carson on Wednesday Thursday and Friday the 16th 17th and 18th of this month. A splendid program is arranged with Rev B J Rhodes and Rev George among the speakers, and many musical numbers and addresses promised. Atlantic and Cass counties expect a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Carson
Oakland
Bear Grove Township
George
Atlantic
Cass County
Embryo Statesman Proposes Local Business College
The News reports a self described embryo statesman announced plans for a city business college. The office refused to confirm details from rival papers. The piece dismisses the venture as unlikely to stir public interest without substantial backing.
Chris Fuhlendorf Visits Family in Atlantic City
Chris Fuhlendorf, who left the city fourteen years ago for St. Louis, is visiting his brother John of Atlantic Bottling Works, sister Mrs. Cardio, and other relatives and friends. He recently sold his bottling business in St. Louis and is not engaged in active work. He traveled from Dakota to Atlantic and plans a brief visit while noting he has aged but remains the same genial person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Fuhlendorf
St. Louis
John
Atlantic Bottling Works
Cardio
Chris
Dakota
Atlantic
Bailey
Rev Bell Very Low in hospital with typhoid fever
Mrs H M Boorman, in Chicago with her son in law Rev Bell, reports he has suffered three additional hemorrhages after the first one and remains in very bad condition. His mother is by his bedside and relatives fear for his recovery though a fighting chance remains.
Weather Forecast for Yowa Showers Tonight and Wednesday
A weather forecast for Yowa shows showers tonight and on Wednesday with temperatures remaining steady. Forecasters expect scattered showers, light winds, and no significant temperature change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yowa
Tailor ads claim no two figures alike for tailored suits
An old advertisement asserts every man differs and requires a tailored suit. It promises custom clothing from a local shop, noting no duplicates in recruiting statistics as a marketing angle and urging readers to visit the store at 6d8 Every Burgher, East Fourth St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Well known young man Weds in Lincoln Nebraska
Harry Rogers a popular Nebr shoe store salesman marries Miss Tula Swarnwalder of Lincoln at five o’clock yesterday. They plan a wedding trip to Colorado then home in July. The couple met as York students whose parents live there. Also noted is Secretary Thomann of the local YMCA and a planned Cameron Maine wedding for Miss Gladys Stafford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Long
M. B
Licoln
Harry ‘Rogers
Nebe Shoe
Tula Swarnwalder
York
Colorado
BE. W. Dufford
Cedar Street
Thomann
M.C. A
Cameron
Gladys Stafford
Pi Phi Alpha Boys Banquet Ends Night with Toasts
The Pi Phi Alpha fraternity held a farewell banquet for Grobee and Turner and a welcome for George Marsh and Ernie Stacks at Carnell's restaurant. The event featured toasts, songs, and late-night serenades, with purple and white colors and pennants decorating the dining room. Sam Marshall acted as toastmaster, and after the banquet the group toured the city before ending the night. Local visitors Mrs. Geo. Baylies, Mrs. Fred Shaffer, and Mark Shaffer of Red Oak join Mrs. Albert Lamb north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnell
Pi Phi Alpha
Messrs
Grobee and
Turner
George Marsh
Ernie Stacks
Poplar
Cornell
Sam Marshall
Geo. Baylies
Fred Shaffer
Mark
Red Oak
Rock Island Wins Suit Against Agar Packing
In Des Moines the district court upheld Rock Island Railroad's motion for a directed verdict in the $250000 case filed by Agar Packing for alleged discrimination in hog shipments. The ruling centered on whether shipments to Valley Junction constituted a continuous interstate shipment, which the court found to be continuous. The lengthy argument spanned three days for Agar and Rock Island counsel and required extensive research. Directors of Atlantic National Bank met for their regular monthly session this afternoon to conduct routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
District Court Today
James A. Howe
Rock Island Railroad Company
Agar Packing Company of
Hstory
Iowa
Valley Junction
Carroll Wright
Rock “Island
N. T. Guernsey
Agar
The
Atlantic National Bank
School Athletic Association Report Lets Balance Stand
Max Williams treasurer of the High School Athletic Association completed his year end receipts and disbursements. Total receipts 176.19 total disbursements 128.34 leaving a balance of 47.85. All officers except Williams completed their terms. Williams retains control of the funds. Managers Cornell and others responsible for the season are praised for the showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Williams
High Schoo ‘Athletic Association
Williams
Cornell
Murphy Bil liard Hall fined for minor in venue
The proprietor of the Murphy Bil liard Hall on Walnut street was fined $10 in Mayor Straight's court for allowing a minor to work in his establishment. BE Dennison of near Wiota visited the office, still hobbling with a crutch from a broken leg suffered months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy Billiard Hall
Walnut Street
Straight
BE. Dennison
Wiota
Rain Drenches State With Light Local Damage Noted
Flooding across rivers pushed creeks past banks while rail traffic faced delays on the Great Western and a dirt slide on the Q between Creston and Afton. Local pea lands were saved by dairy canning company dikes as heavy electrical storms lit the sky and fishing benefited from washed-in fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canning Company
Great Western
Creston
Afton
Rock Island
Personal notices from a city column
Miss Mayme Ash is home from Perry and Mr and Mrs Thomason of Bear Grove welcome a new baby girl. Will Barard visits relatives in Des Moines. Bernard F Boyle of Glenwood visits the city. William Swelley and wife return from Corning. Mrs C Jacobsen is reported quite low with anaemia. C BE Scherdin and W E Travis of Griswold stay at the Cardio. Glenn Turner and Chas Grobee depart for Denver. Theodore Nichols returns home for vacation. A new awning goes up at Thurman building Giffen furniture. Hunie Stacks visits from Lincoln for several days. S B Mills and wife travel to Indiana and Ohio. Ed Ash returns to Omaha. George Lemon goes to Peoria to gain railroad shop experience. C I Herring home from Council Bluffs managing Atlantic Automobile Co. Miss Belle Bradbury visits Brookings S C with Dr Chas Bradbury. Miss Anna Ash re elected teacher in Council Bluffs schools. Locals wear booster charms for The People s Railway. Go to Eogers Bros jewelry for glasses. end of week note.
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C. Jacobsen
C. BE. Scherdin
W. E. Travis
Griswold
Cardio
Glenn Turner
Chas. Grobee
Denver
Theodore Nichols
Thurman
Giffen
Hunie Stacks
Lincoln
Neb
B. Mills
Indiana
Ohio
Ed. Ash
Omaha
W. D. Ash
George Lemon
Peoria
C. I. Herring
Council Bluffs
Atlantic Automobile Company
Belle Bradbury
Brookings
S. C
Chas. Bradbury
Budget Of Marne News Society Notes Of Local Doings
The Marne paper highlights social visits and outings among residents. Andy Berry traveled to Atlantic and Walnut, with several friends visiting Atlantic and Walnut for ring rides, visits, and meetings. Numerous names appear: Oleson, Gunderson, Dunham, Findley, Boller, Schmidt, Ury, Sewell, Grodt, Trailor, Bert Oleson, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manley Dunham
Avoca
Harry Bovee
Anita
Andy Berry
Walnut
Brisco
Mercedes Findley
Atlantic
Edward Boller
Rube Schmidt
al Ury
George Sewell
John Grodt
Maude Trailor
Bonnie
Bertha
Emma Grodt
Jay Edwards
Chas. Christip
Frank Ury
Esther Derby
Montey
Lena Hughes
Masters Reb
Walter Reason
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W. Cuykendall
Christian Endeavors AT
Businiegs
Harry Rogers
Swargwalder
PI PH Alpha Boys
Cornell Restaurant
Agar Company
Ing
Judge Howe
Tion
Treasury
Wise
Herrick
OUR
N. W. Deering & Son
Mayme Ash
Perry
William Swelley
Corning
Anna Ash
Tim City
People’s Railway
Bronza
Eogers Bros. Jewelry Store
Mada. Eowtt
Marne News
Tom Oleson
Chris Oleson
John Gunderson
Harry Rothkopf
C. C. Reason
Bertha Sarsfield
Effle Allen
Nebraska
Agnew
Leslie Harrison
Ruby Frederickson
George Lasker
Lynch
Olof Remsen
Herbert
Aw. Longnecker
Blanch Johnson
Maine
Earl Beckhart
Davis
Lillie Colfax
Anna
Leona Remien
Dennison
Alvina
Devering
Lulu Lasker
Geo ‘Lasker
Young
Correctionville
Adam Young
Buhl
Tdn
Harry
Maude Kellogg
John Krambeck
Portersville
Marne
Bay
Thompson
Bert Oleson
James
Henry Christenson
John’ Great Olney
Clyde McChllong Levenzen
Andrew Chiten Henry Turk
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