Society Notes From Mrs Perry Bell’s House Party
Mrs Perry Bell of Chicago hosts a dinner for Miss Steinke’s house party at her parents home with guests from Cedar Rapids to Chicago. Miss Roslyn Steinke hosts a fifteen guest gathering while preludes to several pre nuptial events include hosiery and handkerchief showers and a miscellaneous party in her honor with green color theme and rose petals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Gillespie
Perry Bell
Chicago
Roslyn Steinke
Grace Jamison
Harold
Jamison
Oelwein
Parl Dowd
Griswold
Roger Lemon
Guthrie
Center
George Booth Marion
Fern Lee
Centerville
Blanch Ball
Madison
S. Dak
Elvise Raymond
Waterloo
Ben Larson
Fort Dodge
Ruth Gordon
Mae Wolfe
Genevieve Cottrell
Messrs
James Baird
John Anderson
Cedar Rapids
James Laurenson
Margaret Cornell
Bessie Temple
Bertha Temple
Winifred Cornell
J. H. Chambers
South Chestnut Street
Corrie Osborne
Miss Osborne
G. E. Pennell
Zina Eby
Makepeace Morris
Obituary: Mrs Sarah Corbitt Scott Rested in Newton Grove
The remains of Mrs Sarah Corbitt Scott were laid to rest in Newton Grove cemetery beside her husband’s agave. Funeral services were at Bethel chapel with Rev. Coakwell of Lenox Christian church. She died June 13 1908 aged 74 years 1 month. Born Belfast Ireland Aug 3 1833 she married John Corbitt in Oneida County NY July 4 1853. They lived in Cass County 1875 before moving. Surviving are J D Corbitt of Sharpsburg and Mrs Jerry Cornell of Sarah. One son died in infancy and her father died March 22 1890. She remarried A. M. Scott of Atlantic Nov 27 1853 who died November 100. She had lived since with her son J D Corbitt at Sharpsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Corbitt Scott
Newton Grove
Bethel Chapel
Coakwell
The
Christian Church
Lenox
Belfast
Ireland
John Corbitt
Oneida County
New York
Cass County
J. D. Corbitt
Sharpsburg
Jerry Cornell
Sarah
Scott
Atlantic
May Come This Way: Blake Seeks Delegation Route to Denver
John Blake writes to the Illinois delegation urging a route via Atlantic to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. The auto caravan includes Roger Sullivan and five or six auto leads are expected in the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blake
Illinois
Denver
Atlantic
Roger Sullivan
Longest Day Observed With Peak Temperatures Reported
The article notes yesterday as the longest day with sunrise at 4 38 and sunset at 7 52. Thermometer readings at the waterworks show 70 degrees at 7:00 am, rising to 87 by 2:00 pm, with 74 at 7:00 am today.
Greys Triumph 8-6 Over Hopkins Bros in Afternoon Tilt
Sargent starred behind the plate catching for the Greys while Reese hurled a solid game allowing five hits. Atlantic rode strong two and three baggers from Southwick and Jake White to tally eight runs, overcoming Hopkins errors and holding off a late Grey rally for the 8 to 6 victory.
Banner week proves News leads in coverage and scope
Last week's issue sets a record for local paper coverage with the Chicago convention report, Taft nomination notice, and the full Republican platform. It includes the first Sherman photo and a complete platform summary, plus extensive state and local news and inside matter. The paper asserts ongoing ambition to be the sole source for daily general, state and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Taft
James S. Sherman
Baseball game notes highlight Grey victory and fielding
Two-base hits by Bradshaw and J White. three-base hits by Southwick and George Franklin. Reese and Van Nyce each struck out. Van Nyce also threw a wild pitch. Sargent and Jake White involved in plays. bases on balls to Reese. Southwick and Metz, Ross, Marshall, R White steal. Ross, G Franklin sac fly. Time 1 45. Hopkins to play again. grays praised for defense and batting notes on Howard Herbert and Howard Marshall.
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Sargent
Reese
Greys
Hopkins Bros
Baseball
van Nyce
Harry Franklin
Sarg
Atlantic
Ross
Hopkins
Dolan
Orors
Marshall
Roy White
J. White
Southwick
Jake White
George Franklin
Himself
Fahey
Bradshaw
Metz
R. White
G. Franklin
Hess
Brown
Anita
Howard Herbert
Howard Marshall
Originals Defeat Lewis 7-6 At Lewis Grounds
The Originals defeated Lewis 7 to 6 at Lewis grounds with Dahlberg delivering a standout pitching game for the winners and Phillips handling good work for Lewis. Atlantic lineup featured Hammond Jr Marshall Wiseman Williams Jacobson Dahlberg Vincent O'Dea Dickey Ir. The match stayed tight, tied by Atlantic in the eighth inning, and the final score fell to 7-6 after a late rally by the Originals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Originals
Lewis
Dahlberg
Phillips
Atlantic
Hammond
Marshall
Wiseman
Williams
Jacobson
Vincent
O'Dea
Real Estate Transfers Ingram Garside Pawley Massena Notices
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds dated June 1908 and April 1907. Martha Ingram widowed transfers to J E Ingram. Robert A Garside and wife to Harry T Garside. C W Pawley with multiple Massena parcels. Viola I Pawley. Garside and Pawley exchanges. Nicholas Connor to Pawley. Luke to Garside. Amounts range from 110 to 8,800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ingram
J. E. Ingram
Robert A. Garside
Harry T. Garside
C. W. Pawley
Massena
Viola I. Pawley
R. A. Garside
Nicholas Connor
People Coming and Going in Our City
Dr. F. P. N. Bingham was in Des Moines on business. Numerous locals and visitors roam Avoca, Omaha, Shenandoah, Harlan, and other nearby towns for visits, work, and vacations. News notes cover baseball games, convention attendance in Waterloo and Chicago, and social calls. several residents travel for family and health reasons while others host friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. N. Bingham
Des Moines
J. P. Kuhl
Jerome
Avoca
Fanny Sanford
Omaha
Dora Melcher
Martin Roane
Wiata
Blanford Hopley
Bl. Hott
Charles Caspergon
Fred Beems
Maine
Cora
Ida Kalloway
Adair
W. J. Deering
Shenandoah
Hazel Noyes
Lewis
Sanders
BE. B. Haywood
Kansas City
Roscoe Brown
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Corey
Harlan
Mrs. Dunlavey
Louise East
Seldon
Kans
A. E. Foutch
J. M. Briggs
Anita
Will Lowe
Tom Pratt
Colorado
Bosley
Hopkins Bros
Ike Block
Albia
Mattie Block
A. W. Hardenburgh
Chicago
J. W. Cuykendall
William Glines
A. ©. Jones
Hot Springs
Ark
J. A. McWard
Lewis “Blues
John W. Scott
Waterloo
Dr. Burke
Dougherty
J. H. Jones
J. H. Marshall
D. E. Brainard
Logan
C. &. Blodgett
Emp
Euken
Bert Marker
William Gerlach
Henry Hansen
Brayton
N. Rupp
Denver
Cole
Kenneth Curtis
Arthur Rupp
Baby
Woodmen Memorial Service Honors Deceased Members
Park Camp M. W. A. held a memorial ceremony for 21 departed members at the Church of Christ and cemetery. Rev. Y. M. Elston delivered the address with Flowers laid on graves including Byrd O Connell Bickett Vaughn Martin Butler Mills Coker Bauer Woodson Litterst Murphy Conerd Scheel Card Nelson Anderson Dunn Lamoreaux and more. Royal Neighbors assisted in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Camp
M. W. A. Hall
Church of Christ
Y. M. Elston
Court Convenes for Short Session Presided by Macy
The court opens tomorrow morning for a brief session with Judge Macy presiding. The notice lists a scheduled docket and outlines the session’s limited scope and procedural format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macy
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Thier County
Frank Whipple
Nellie Eddy
Goldie Schriger
Eddy
W. J. Tobias
Ed. Gardner
Benton, Township
W. W. Ellex
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Lester
Council, Bluffs
Miss
Lizzie Christian
Charles Casperson
Albert
John C. Stewart
Alexandria
Washington, D. C
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