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Newspaper

Atlantic Evening News

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1911

Page

5

Enrollment Surges To 216 At Institute Session

Eleven teachers joined today, bringing total enrollment to 216 as Rev. Rainey led chapel and Mrs. Carmichael sang. The program highlighted Prof. Anderson in Orthography with a dense timetable from 7:30 to 11:25 a.m., listing daily classes and instructors across A to D sections. Read entries include Fannie Sanford and Louise Jones among Atlantic enrollees, with GrISWold and Grant locations noted.

Normal Institute Rainey Carmichael Prof Anderson Homan Rowley Hillings Blodgett Atlantic Fannie B. Sanford Louise A. Jones Genevieve Hodges Sadie L. Ash Anna M. Ash Belle Bradbury Anita—Alpha Stauffer Griswold Zella M. Miller Elizabeth Lischer Grant Bettie C. Smith

Hogan Favors Newspaper Ads for Massena Fourth

D P Hogan of Massena urges newspaper advertising as the cheapest and most effective publicity method for the Massena Fourth of July celebration. The letter cites poster costs and removal hassles, praising newspaper ads from his experience. Also noted is Sam Antrim, the ice man, bitten by a bulldog in a dog scrap with Dr Koob’s dog, requiring stitches.

D. P. Hogan Massena Sam Antrim Ice Man Dr. Koob Brayton

Longest Day Describes Yearly Day Length Change

The note explains that today is the longest day of the year and that days will gradually shorten from now until winter, with only small changes at first.

Changes in two moving picture houses advertised

The News notes changes of program for two local moving picture houses in this issue. The notice highlights updated showings and new features for the cinemas.

Moving Picture Houses

Miss Anna Meyer Suffered Slight Press Injury

Miss Anna Meyer of Gardner Press sustained minor fingertip injuries yesterday in a job press incident. The hands were not severely damaged and she escaped a worse outcome with no lasting harm.

Anna Meyer Gardner Press

Griswold Couple Wed at Cardio Hotel in Griswold

Geo M Watson and Nellie M Pierce of Griswold were married this afternoon by Rev McDade at the Cardio Hotel in Griswold in a small ceremony attended by friends. The bride is a local teacher and the groom a clerk at Book Drug Store. They depart for Griswold after the ceremony. Special to the News. Griswold Ia June 21 Frank Hanton, Griswold American publisher, has leased the moving picture show in the opera house and will operate it, aiming for a first class, steady patronage.

Cardio Hotel Cardio Griswold Frank Hanton The Griswold American Moving Picture Ad Adams Opera House Hanton

Health Boards urged to stock tetanus anti-toxin for Fourth of July

Iowa state board of health urges local boards to require at least one druggist in each town to carry tetanus anti-toxin. The June 1910 AMA guidance recommends immediate subcutaneous injection of 1,500 units for puncture wounds, thorough wound cleaning, phenol cauterization, and dressing changes. Emphasis on not closing wounds and using preventive antitoxin during July injuries.

Iowa State Board of Health

Homeward Return From Indiana Visits

J. W. Butler came home this morning after five to six weeks visiting Modoc and other Indiana locations. He enjoyed reuniting with old friends and memories, saying the time away was the most enjoyable he has had in a similar span.

J. W. Butler Modoc Indiana

Ross and Judd Drive A N S Line Promotion

C A Ross and C B Judd of Rattenberg Ross Judd report progress promoting the A N S line from Clarinda to Blanchard while handling related city business.

Beekeeper Frank C. Pellett to Lecture at Hampton

Frank C. Pellett leaves tonight for Hampton to give a live bee demonstration and deliver a major lecture on nature subjects at the normal institutes there. His prior talks before the local institutes were highly interesting and well received.

Hampton Frank C. Pellett

Wedding at Lew is Yesterday

Miss Hffle Byrne daughter of M M Byrne and wife wed Arthur A Smith of Algona yesterday afternoon at the bride’s home. The ceremony by Rev Myers was quiet with a small gathering. They will reside in Algona and be at home after August 16. Also noted is local auto market activity including Dr Jones selling his car to William Linkletter and Henry Marker buying a new Overland.

Lewis Hffle M Byrne M. M. Byrne Arthur A. Smith Algona Myers Congregational Church Dr. Jones William Linkletter Omaha Mitchell Harry Marker

Rock Island Train Wrecks Near Barnbee and McFarland

Chicago officials were notified of a wreck on the Denver to St. Louis fast train late last night between Barnabee and McFarland Kansas. There were numerous injuries but no fatalities reported to date. Details of cause and exact number of injured remain unclear as dispatches arrive.

Chicago Ill Denver-St. Louis Denver Barnbsee McFarland Kas Ryotto Glpegorland

Morning Musicale Hosted by Mrs Giffen in Chestnut Street

Mrs J A Giffen entertained about forty five ladies at her Chestnut Street home this morning for a musical affair. The Troubadors performed part of their program and guests included Mrs T L Anderson Miss Gretchen Crawford and Reginald Giffen. Luncheon in three courses followed despite the heat.

J. A. Giffen Chestnut Street Masonic Hall T. L. Anderson Gretchen Crawford Reginald Giffen

Small Operation at the Hospital

Clarence Armstrong of the Lewis vicinity submitted to a small operation for a nasal trouble at the hospital today, performed by Dr. Jones of Lewis.

Clarence Armstrong Lewis Dr. Jones

Miss McVay Leaves Hospital for Home

Miss McVay the nurse who had an appendicitis operation is well enough to return to her home today. Many friends are glad to hear this news.

Miss McVay

Ford Cars Lead Glidden Tour In Perfect Scores

Ford owners celebrate as nineteen cars finish with perfect scores in the endurance Glidden tour from Des Moines. Ed Southwick, driving a local Ford, placed among the nineteen and arrived in Dubuque ten minutes early. The convoy proceeds Dubuque to Clear Lake today and Clear Lake to Des Moines tomorrow. Southwick won first in his class last year and aims for top honors again.

Des Moines Ed Southwick Dubuque Clear Lake

Plan to Start Demolition of National Bank Building

Contractors will commence wrecking the old National Bank building around July 1 to clear site for a new structure. The new building is expected to be ready for occupancy by October 15.

National Bank

Wilson 15 Released After Jumping Board Bill

Leonard Wilson, jailed awaiting preliminary hearing on jumping a board bill, was released after pleading guilty. Justice Pressnall, hearing the case from Jap Pierce of the Occidental hotel, noted he had already served fourteen days and, considering his injury, ruled he had been sufficiently punished. No further charges were filed and his liberty was restored.

Leonard Wilson Justice Pressnall Jap Pierce Occidental Wilson

Prospective buyers eye A. N. & S. at receiver sale

Many potential purchasers have surveyed the A. N. & S. line, investigating its prospects with an eye toward bidding at the receiver’s sale on July 24. Analysts foresee strong competition among bidders for the small railway during the forthcoming sale.

Weather forecast for Iowa remains warm tonight

The forecast for Iowa calls for continued warm conditions through tonight and likely into Thursday. The outlook suggests mild to warm temperatures with no major precipitation indicated.

Iowa—Fair

New Building Nears Completion for Water and Light Plant

The water and light plant building is nearing completion with the roof being installed. Machinery is expected to arrive in July and will be installed promptly without interrupting service.

Temperature reading on government thermometer

Observer Whitney reported a government thermometer registering 95 degrees at 3 30 this afternoon.

Whitney

Byington challenges Iowa City peddlers license case

Hon. O A Byington a former Iowa legislator and judge argues the city council cannot pass a license ordinance fixing a peddlers license at 500 a year in a case before Mayor George W Koontz. The local fruit dealer is involved and the mayor has withheld judgment. If fined the matter goes to the supreme court.

Iowa City Iowa O. A. Byington George W. Koontz Supreme Court

City Council Minutes Quiet with No Bank Assessment Kicks

The city council met this morning to listen for kicks against the bank assessment but there were none, leaving councilmen with nothing to act upon.

Taft Urges Amendment To Pure Food Laws

President Taft sends a special message to Congress urging a constitutional change to prohibit labeling nostrums as cures. He warns current law permits misleading medicine labels and allows fraud on the unsuspecting.

Taft Congress

Des Moines Meeting Draws Iowa Shoemen Delegation

This city was represented at a Des Moines gathering of Iowa shoemen with Cass county and Atlantic well represented. H C Conrad and F M Nebo attended from here along with Mr. Wiegand of Anita. Fifty eight men were found qualified for membership by the credentials committee chaired by F M Nebe.

H. C. Conrad F. M. Nebo Iowa Des Moines Cass County Atlantic Mr. Wiegand Anita F. M. Nebe

Fresh Apricots and Citrus at Schiappacasse's

Fresh apricots lemons naval oranges California cherries grape fruit pineapple and ice cream 80c per quart at Schiappacasse's.

Naval California Schiappacasse’s

Marriage Licenses Issued for Watson and Pierce

George M. Watson of Griswold and Neilie M. Pierce were issued a marriage license. The couple plans a ceremony in the Griswold area.

George M. Watson Griswold Neilie M. Pierce

Personal items of interest move known folks

Miss Ethel Cook Drake student visits city and departs for Houston. George Bracken visits E G Fisher home and leaves for Stuart. Miss Juanita Heiser heads to Oakland to stay two months with sister Mrs Mary Rabb. Miss Genevieve Hedkes goes to Omaha for violin lessons with Prof Henry Cox. Nora Lea Western Union employee to Louisiana Missouri for a new position. R L Cannon will head Atlantic office. L W Wheatley and E H Marquis return from Chicago with stock shipment. A L Kringel arrives from Seattle to visit family. first visit in eleven years. Prof Dudley Griffith Simpson College English head visits parents and travels to Chicago for postgraduate work.

Ethel Cook Drake Clara Grobee Houston Tex George Bracken E. G. Fisher Stuart Juanita Heiser Oakland Calif Mary Rabb Genevieve Hedkes Omaha Henry Cox Nora Lea Western Union Louisiana R. L. Cannon Atlantic L. W. Wheatley E. H. Marquis Sleven Chicago A. L. Kringel Seattle C. B Dudley Griffith Simpson College A. E. Griffith Chicago University

City to charge for lawn watering hose privilege

City announces a hose privilege program for residents using municipal water for lawn irrigation. Applicants must obtain a permit costing five to fifteen dollars per year, allowing continued use of hoses under city regulation.

Notice to Hose Users Pay Now or Water Cut Off

All users of the hose privilege must pay for same at once or water service will be discontinued. T. E. NICHOLS, City Clerk.

T. E. Nichols

Switch Engine in Hospital for Repairs After Collision

The regular Rock Island switch engine, kept at the local station, has been sent to Valley Junction for repair after a recent collision with a freight engine. The cab was knocked off in the incident. Engine 748 remains in temporary use as a switch engine locally.

Rock Island Valley Junction

Troubadors Tonight at Masonic Hall

The Troubadors Concert Company led by W. H. Giffen performs tonight at the Masonic Hall with an 8 30 start time.

Troubadors Troubadors Concert Company W. H. Giffen Masonic Hall

Real Estate Transfers June 19 1911

Real estate transfers listed led by F J Wohlenhaus and wife to Milo Ling for property in section 18 74 36 with nominal price. D B Frink and wife to N B Rhinhart for tract 8 Tb 35 with price 19200 dollars.

F. J. Wohlenhaus Milo Ling D. B. Frink N. B. Rhinhart

Sabbath Address by Miss Daisy Eckert at Methodist Church

National speaker Miss Daisy Eckert will deliver an address at the Methodist church tonight at 8 30. Concordia Society to meet Thursday evening at C W Otto home 110 West Seventh Street. Order with Wicker Monument Works for precise memorials.

Daisy Eckert Metodist Church Concordia Society C. W. Otto West Seventh Street

Auto Meeting at the Lakes in Spirit Lake Iowa

A July 8 automobile sociability run will bring 77 western Iowa towns to Spirit Lake as part of a seven day Omaha Sioux City Spirit Lake Fort Dodge and Des Moines circuit. The event includes a cross state endurance option and a monster parade planned for Omaha on July 11.

Spirit Lake Iowa Great Lakes Iowa Omaha Sioux City Spire It Lab Fort Dodge Des Moines Great Lakes Automobilista Ft. Dodge Omar Ha Pike

Two Local Men Injured in Horse and Car Collision

Bridgewater Iowa June 21 Amos Jones aged local resident was thrown by a frightened horse against a barbed wire fence. Neck and chest injuries exposed the jugular vein. he is slowly recovering. Nearby farmer Fred Bokemink suffered a near fatal horse kick breaking his upper jaw and crushing the face.

Bridgewater Amos’ Jones Fred [Bokemink

Kinney Brothers Drown In Ditch Near Webster City

Melvin and William A Kinney brothers farmers and single were drowned yesterday in the Whistler Drainage canal ditch northwest of Webster City Iowa Melvin sank and his brother attempted a rescue The ditch depth ranged from eight to ten feet

Webster City Mel~vin William A. Kinney Whistler Melvin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edith Marsh Hogan Doz Geo. M. Watson Nellie Pierce Effie M. Byrne Wile FORD McDougall Giffen Byeington Council Giffen’s Amos Jones
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