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Newspaper

Atlantic Evening News

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1908

Page

6

Union Depot for a Day at the Opera House

Last evening the Union Depot for a Day entertained a full house under Mr. Gleason and Presbyterian ladies. The cast featured J H Jones as the ticket agent and Wilson Graham as the depot master among many well-portrayed roles. The production received universal praise for its period charm, costumes, and strong performances. the audience left pleased with the entertaining, well-directed show.

Union Depot Opera House Gleason J. H. Jones Wilson Graham Union Station Jimmie Page Carrie Wilken Grace Hoffman Martha Chattermuch Marie Niles Max Emmett Deacon Hazel Davenport Irene Baker Irma Townsend Vere Ringle Nellie Walker Carrulous Emily Parsons Clarence Hedges P. I. Appleman Rowena Bailey T. C. Whitmore Cecil Bailey Fannie Shrock Needy Frederick Alexander Joseph Emmert Marie Jones Misa Grace Petite Arminta Fishweil Carl Steinke Kitten Marshall Wienor Finkbine George Williams George McKay Harry Jones Hans Bickerstein Sam Marshall Mike O'Toole Will Wissler Jesse Chambers

Conference Session Draws Interest in City

The district M. B. conference met at the M. Wy. church and continued today amid rain, with pastors attentive as Rev. Brown from the Des Moines conference shared impressions of the general conference. He noted changes to probation, clarified union-labor publishing matters, defended missions and temperance focus, and described preferred local option over full liquor sales. The event featured talks on name changes, district superintendent role, and mission topics, closing with devotion and sermon by Rev. Frank Caldwell and Rev. AR. Miller.

District M. BE M. Wy Brown Des Moines General Conference M. B Frank Caldwell AR. Miller A. D. Beckhart

Ladies Praise Attenders Net Fine Profit From Show

Praise pours in from attendees while organizers note the event raised a nice profit for the ladies involved, reflecting strong community support and successful effort.

North Cass Community News Rough Weather And Local Updates

Rain continues in the area as two loads of hogs were shipped from Heikin's station last week. George Hansen and wife visited his parents in Sarah. Gates school closed after a successful term with Miss Sinclair teaching. Mat Bales family returned from Fort Collins Colorado. Mrs J R Heiken visited Atlantic to see son Grover and he was at the Atlantic hospital. John B Heiken went to Des Moines on business and visited daughter Lillian at Highland Park College. Chris Jensen, staying with N B P Peterson, suffered a stroke and was taken to Atlantic hospital. While H P Larsen fixed harness on the way to Atlantic, a buggy incident caused horses to run away and a horse was badly hurt with Dr Vehran called.

Heikin’s George Hansen Sarah Gates School Grover Atlantic Hospital John B. Heiken Des Moines Lillian Highland Park College Chris Jensen Dr. Vehran

Atlantic Band to Play at Southwest Iowa Firemen Tourney

The organizing committee for the upcoming Southwest Iowa firemen tournament has arranged with the Atlantic band to perform during the event. The band will provide eighteen to twenty pieces for the tournament activities.

Atlantic Band Iowa

Dance at the Hibernian Hall Thursday Evening

Community event listing for Thursday evening at the Hibernian Hall features music by the K P orchestra. All locals are invited to attend this social dance night.

the Hiberian Hall K. P. Orchestra

News Items of Interest from the Atlantic Evening News

Short city sketches note a creamery churn mishap at Atlantic Produce Co causing a financial setback. Charles Block receives flood views from his Kansas City brother Mose showing street and river inundation. Petit repairs Third and Him streets building to become a feed stable. Frank P. Dilger returns home after hospital operation and recovery. J A Gough to Des Moines for Father Nugent’s clerical suit measurements. Frank Waterman, telegrapher with Burlington, visits, plans to stay with his family in Des Moines for now.

Charles Block Mose Block Kansas City J. A. Gough Father Nugent Des Moines Mr. Gough Frank Waterman Burlington

Tagged the Wrong rank at the depot send off

At the depot last evening Ralph King and his bride were farewelled by friends when a trunk was labeled as theirs by mistake. A traveling man owned the trunk and the crowd’s consternation followed before the labels were removed.

Ralph King

Dale Morrow Home Visit Ends Short Maryville Trip

Dale Morrow arrived in the city from Maryville Missouri where he played with the Merchants Greys. He stopped in Des Moines briefly on the way home while the rest of the team travels back today. Rain postponed yesterday's Clarinda game. Reece pitched against Maryville Monday and drew high praise as the fastest pitcher seen. Maryville fans treated the players well and attended the games in strong numbers.

Dale Morrow Maryville Greys Des Moines Clarinda Dale Reece Ell

Baseball scores and rain delays from yesterday

Western League reports rainouts in Des Moines Lincoln Omaha Pueblo and Sioux City Denver. American League games saw Chicago 3 New York 2 Boston 9 St Louis 1 Detroit 7 Philadelphia 3 Washington 9 Cleveland 3. National League results Philadelphia 2 Chicago 1 New York Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 0 Boston 1 Brooklyn 4 St Louis 2. American Association Columbus 1 Minneapolis 7 Indianapolis 4 Kansas City 0 Toledo 1 St Paul 8 Louisville 4 Milwaukee 0.

Des Moines-Lincoln Omaha-Pueblo Sioux City Denver Chicago New York Boston St. Louis Detroit Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Cincinnati Iain Pittsburg Brooklyn American Association Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee

Card of Thanks for Union Depot Production

The Presbyterian ladies extend gratitude to the cast and all who helped in any way with the Union Depot production, appreciating the assistance and support given during the project.

Society Notes Highlight June Weddings and Receptions in Atlantic

Mrs. Franklin Herbert hosts a reception on June 26 for Delmar Owen Herbert and Corrie Belle Osborne at Chestnut Street home. Miss Lucy A. Martin and Ralph B. King wed at their Maple Street residence with a ring ceremony, wedding supper, and guests from Seward and Chicago. King and party depart for Colorado after the nuptials.

Edith Gillespie Franklin Herbert Chestnut Street Delmar Owen Herbert Corrie Belle Osborne Lucy A. Martin Ralph B. King Maple Street Genevieve Campbell Ruby King Harriet Tipton Seward Neb Elston Christian Church Tony King Colorado Tipton Harriet ,Tipton Seward, Ne

Tee Cream Soehil at Milt Darling's Farm Event

A notice states Tee Cream Soehil will perform at Milt Darling's on the Gould farm tomorrow evening. The audience is invited to Christinchurch at 7200 p.m. with free conveyance offered.

Milt Darling Old Gould Farm Christinchurch

Weather outlook for Iowa shows showers tonight and Thursday

Iowa forecast calls for probable showers tonight and Thursday with a gradual rise in temperatures.

Iowa

Cummins Boom Dominates Second-Place Ticket Fight

Chicago June 17 Iowa Governor Cummins emerges as the key booster in the race for second on the ticket. Senator Dolliver nominates Fairbanks if Taft chosen. if unavailable, a strong New York figure or a bright Pacific states man could campaign. Iowa factions voice support as Allison and Dolliver adherents pledge backing. Cummins not consulted by many Iowa political figures.

Chicago George _D. Perkins Dolliver Fairbanks Taft Senate Cummins Iowa Borah Idaho Allison Allison-Dolliver

Iowa Delegation Conference Signals Shift on Cummins

Attendees included Congressman E. Hubbard, Frank P. Woods, George M. Curtis, Robert Healy, Sam Riniker, A. D. Clarks, Gardner Cowles, George C. Call, W. L. Haton, J. C. Wes Hyver and others. They reported widespread sentiment against anti-Cummins delegates and noted only three of twenty-six delegates opposed nominating Dolliver or Cummins.

E.,h. Hubbard Frank P. Woods Republican State Committee George M. Curtis Robert Healy Dolliver Sam D. Riniker State Central Committee A. D. Clarks Gardner Cowles Des Moines George C. Call W. L. Haton J. C. Wes- Hyver Iowa Cummins

Y M C A Union Meeting Set at Congregational Church

The Y M C A literature committee has arranged a union meeting of the churches for next Sunday night at the Congregational church at 8 00 o clock. Rev. Arthur S Henderson will deliver a talk titled The Full Life a Plea for the Things That Are Worth While. The M B church Men s chorus will provide special music. An offering will be taken to supply Y M G A reading room periodicals subscriptions now expiring. All are urged to attend.

Y. Me Congregational Church Arthur Henderson M. B

Work at Waterworks Paused Over Delayed Pump Pipe

The installation of the new pump at the waterworks was halted briefly due to the late arrival of pipe. Once the pipe arrives, work will resume in earnest.

Enrollment Surges at Local Institute This Year

Enrollment record set as 198 students attend by afternoon, with over 206 expected. New enrollees include Lucy Galiher Anita Gentry Davis and several from Atlantic Cumberland Wiota and Cumberland areas. Two men among enrollees mark gender mix as term begins in the city.

Normal Institute Lucy Galiher Anita Gertrude Davis Griswold Myrtle Hardenburgh Atlantic Anna Ahrens Cumberland Alpha St Wiota Beth Thompson Walnut Josie Troy Mryde Reynolds H. B. Mantendam D Grade Ollie Mayberry Anna T. Waters Mt. Etna Willis W. Fogle Maud Minor Zeta Lange Atlantic Institute

People Come and Go in City Circles

J S Harlan returns from Colorado while M P Conway travels to Elkhorn on business. Raymond Coulter of Davenport visits friends as Don Pruitt goes to Cedar Rapids to enter Coe College. Rev Stahl of Anita attends M B A district conference. F E Whipple suffers rheumatism but improves. Charles Grubb and Clarence Savery attend an abstractors meeting in Des Moines. Liston Collins leaves for Texas with land seekers. Rev Henderson to Red Oak for a C E B convention. Mrs H M Reinig of Griswold visits the Laird home. J H Marshall recuperates from a cold. J A Laird of Newton and Mrs Braughard visit the Laird home. George Mills of Lewis plans to attend the Republican national convention in Chicago. Elsie Burr returns from Spokane to visit her parents F H Burr. Wilbur Herbert returns from Maryville with Merchant greys. S Allen of Maine returns from Chicago with cattle market news. Allen notes a large but orderly convention crowd and less noisy activity than in past gatherings.

J. S. Harlan Colorado M. P. Conway Elkhorn Raymond Coulter Davenport Don Pruitt Cedar Rapids Coe College Rev. Stahl Anita F. E. Whipple Charles Grubb Clarence Savery Des Moines Liston Collins Texas Rev. Henderson Red Oak C. EB H. M. Reinig Griswold C. B. Osborne J. H. Marshall J. A. Laird Newton Braughard Cole Laird George Wits Wilbur Herbert The Merchant's Greys Maryville Flerbert Morrow Ms. S. Allen Maine Chicago Allen

Drain Pipe Removal At City Hall Clogs Cause Halt

City Hall drainage system is clogged and crews work to remove the main drain pipe. Officials say the blockage disrupts operations until the pipe is cleared and restored to service.

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Opera North Cass Atlan Atlantic Produce Company Petit Third Atlantic Concrete Company Frank Dilger Frank P. Dilger Atlantic Society T. B. Swan Sadie Brown Bluff Poplar Street Roslyn Steinke G. G. Jeck H. G. Curtis A. M. Petite D. C. Smith Grace Petite Marie Whiting Josephine Winne Perry Bell GOV. Cummins Towans Atlantic Evening
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