Atlantic railroad tax push for south extension gains momentum
The Atlantic community rallies behind funding the A. N. & S. Railway extension to Villisca and Manning. Supporters argue the measure will attract factories, boost retail trade, raise property values, and spur population growth while opponents wane. Citizens stress a strong majority of taxpayers and heirs backs the plan as the city moves toward a decisive Thursday vote.
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Rockafellow
Rattenberg
Atlantic
Atlantis
Villisca
Manning
Rand
Atlantic News Presses Growth of A N S Extension
The Atlanta News urges strong citizen support for the A N S extension south, predicting major gains for the town. Local society notes abound with visits, weddings, travels, and community events across Atlantic and nearby towns, including baptisms, the Masonic lodge anniversary, and a Buick purchase.
Local Notes and Visitors From Atlantic Area
Valley Junction resident Mrs BE Eskew visited sister Mrs Clarence Hedges in Atlantic last Tuesday afternoon. Several local girls attended the C EH convention at Carson and returned Saturday afternoon. Guttenfelder couple left for York Nebraska and Dickinson North Dakota to visit relatives. Mrs W M Elston and daughter Edith returned from Des Moines Thursday. Miss Mabel Baker came home from Stuart Friday. Ethel Byrne and Anna Woodward visited Bear Grove with Eithyl Myers. Dr N H Gist was in Maine on business Tuesday and returned Wednesday morning. Georgia and Effie Byrne called on Griswold Friday. Frances Funk returned from Henderson where she visited her sister Mrs Ray Burkhalter. Lloyd and Floyd Elston, fresh from Drake law graduation, will help their father in the store. Funeral at M Funk home Tuesday afternoon for two months old grandson of Ray Burkhalter and wife. death due to whooping cough. Rev Myers led the service. Oakwood cemetery interment. Frances Funk and Hattie Hunt visited Atlantic Wednesday. Ray Burkhaler family returned to Henderson Wednesday. Miss Pearle Starr returned from Normal in Atlantic Tuesday.
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Louise Kraft
Atantic
C.W. Smithers
Harry Gardner
Mason City
Anna Casteel
Wm. Riley
Bridgewater
Massena
Minnie Schmoor
Avoca
Otto Gatyhe
J. W. Fager
Des Moines
T. B. Larra
Alice Dewey
Atlantic
Hogan’s Auto
Deweys
Ray Pawley
H. K. Bisell
Rich Edwards
John Pierson
Dexter
Katie Larsen
Aurelia
Iowa
Rey Hignet
Christian Church
Cumberland
This Place
B. G. Club
Pruny Shaver
Fontanelle Lodge
AH. Milen
Hot Springs
Clark
W D. Bell
St Louis
Band Boys
S. E. Bowen
Fred Weimer
Itown
Ft. i
J. J. Rae
Itheir
Hartley
Hawarden
BE. J. Eskew
Valley Junction Cme
Clarence Hedges
Anna Woodward
Lucy Harris
Blanche Berry
C. EH
Carson
C. J. Guttenfelder
Guttenfelder
York
Nebraska
Dickinson, N. D
W. M. Elston
Edith
Mabel Baker
Stuart
Ethel Byrne
Bear Grove
Eithyl Myers
N. H. Gist
Maine
Georgia
Effie Byrne
Griswold
Frances Funk
Henderson
Myers
Oakwaeod
Hattie Hunt
Massena News Highlights Local Visits and a Wedding
Griswold businessman G F Swartz visited Massena last Wednesday. Cumberland resident WH Purdon traveled in town last Tuesday. W W Slocum and family visited Orient recently. Shenandoah couple A Beedles attended their granddaughter L H Johamnes funeral held Wednesday at 3 PM. she leaves six children. Nora Baker and Earl Grimes wed Wednesday at the bride’s parents home, with Rev W H Larrick officiating. Tom Rae visited Chariton Thursday. Wray Wilson went to Lenox for Epworth League events and relatives. FM Smith and wife of Corydon also noted.
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W. W. Slocum
Fansilly
Orient
A. Beedles
Shenandoah
L. Hi. Johamnes
Victoria M. Eichurch
Tosa
Nora Baker
Earl Grimes
W. H. Larrick
Tom Rae
Chariton
Ms. Wray Wilson
Lenox
Petite-Bennet Company and Real Estate Advertisements
From Green Bay Lumber Co to insurance bonds and lands, the notice mentions the Mutual Benefit Building and a cough remedy labeled as a guaranteed laxative cough syrup. It touts relief for coughs, colds, croup, hoarseness, and bronchial issues, suitable for children, with W. T. Palmer as seller.
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Petite—Bennet Company
W. T. Palmer
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Massena News
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Atlantic Days CO
Atlantic, Iowa
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G. J. Litterst
Wits
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