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Newspaper

Atlantic Evening News

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1911

Page

2

Shoe company considers Redfield location for new store

J W Towns of Redfield and Mr Ballinger of Selis Schwab visited the city today to scout a site for a potential shoe store. Towns favors Atlantic as a business hub and may relocate here. The report notes cooler weather, street maintenance concerns, and local crop conditions with rain distribution questioned.

J. W. Towns Redfield Ballinger Selis-Schwab Shoe Company Towns Atlantic

Twins Born Near Marne Welcome Two Daughters

Austin McFadden and his wife of Marne Iowa welcomed twin girls at their home north of the city on June 26. The couple previously had twin boys, and the arrival of the two girls was met with broad acclaim in the community.

Marne, Ta Austin McFadden

Local residents noted at homes and travel

Personal mentions record Hopley tenement work by Contractor Hedges and harvest duties of Psotmaster Williams in Benton township. Names tracing visits and relocations include C P James of Earlham and W J Hewitt of Stuart scouting locations. Several travelers returned or departed from Idaho, Chicago, Maine, Wichita, Anita, and Harlan with social visits detailed.

Hedges Hopley Psotmaster Williams Benton Township Cc. P. James Earlham W. J. Hewitt Stuart S. H. Rudolph Idaho Will Wissler Chicago Des Moines Harry Meredith Maine Indianola Hugh McKay Valley Junction Junction A. C. Fouts Wichita Ruth Barber Willington Ohio William Raper M. E. Worth Mary Worthing William Colorado Anita J. M. Kringel Harlan S. L. Kringel Olive Street

Kohl Saar’s Integrity Questioned in Lorimer Probe

Kohlsaar, Chicago Record-Herald publisher, faces scrutiny over pledged secrecy to Funk and willingness to circulate a damaging Funk story. He admits spreading the tale in clubs and to Senators Root and La Follette, and to his partner Roosevelt and his wife. He defends his actions as driven by distrust of Lorimer’s supporters.

Kohlsaar Chicago Record-Herald Lorimer Senate Funk Hines Tom, Dick Harry Root and LaFollette Roosevelt Harvester Trust Morgan Perkins

Avoca Beats Merchants' Greys 4 to 3 In Local Game

Yesterday at Avoca the Merchants' Greys lost 4 to 3 to the Avoca team in a spirited match. A bystander from the local crowd sparked a brief melee after a pony incident. one man was reported injured. Officials withheld names to protect involved families.

Merchants’ Greys Avoca Avoca Boys Theocal

Picnic Draws Marshall and Smith staff to Omaha area

J. H. Marshall of the Marshall store joined traveling salesmen and department heads from the B. E. Smith company at their annual picnic held at Sarpy Mills ten miles south of Omaha. Attendees traveled by auto and reported a good time for all, with Mr. Marshall noting everyone enjoyed the event.

J. H. Marshall Marshall Store Omaha B. E. Smith Company Sarpy Mills Mr. Marshall

Mrs. E. H. Mack Elected District Secretary at Ottumwa

Mrs. E. H. Mack was honored at a Church of Christ convention in Ottumwa by being elected district secretary of the W. B. M. The district covers fourteen counties and the position is described as an important post.

E. H. Mack The Church of Christ At Ottumwa

Funeral Held for Lon J. Goodwin Near Wiota

Funeral services for Lon J. Goodwin were held yesterday at his parents’ home north of Wiota and the interment took place in Wiota cemetery.

Lon J. Goodwin Wiota

Dennison's Adhesive Outfit Offered at News Office

The advertisement lists Dennison's paste glue and mucilage products offered at the News office for readers seeking adhesive supplies.

Dennison

Political Scandal Echoes Over Lorimer Inquiry

The piece contends a venal voice helped fund a three state pot to derail binding twine factory bills. Kohlsaar’s excuse pleases only a few committee backers while Funk’s name trio Sullivan Conway Weyerhauser emerges as a tangible element. The publication predicts Funk will be exposed and vilified as the probe continues.

Kohlsaar Lea Lorimer Record-Herald Funk Roger Sullivan Conway Weyerhauser

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Reward for Cure

Franklin J Cheney of F J Cheney & Co sworn in Toledo Ohio that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A W Gleason witnesses. Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

State OF Onto Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney A. W. Gleason Hall Tree F J. Cheney & CO All Druggtats

Sunday Power Demand for City Fans

City residents demand Sunday electric power to run fans during the heat. After a scorching day many with unusable fans advocate a petition to the city to provide power on Sundays so airflow can ease the hot atmosphere when most needed.

City

Marriage Licenses and News About Local Editor

Albert G Retallic and Mary M Beekmann secured marriage licenses in Atlantic. The piece notes Harry C Wilson, former News editor, now four months at the Chicago Journal, with prior Des Moines work, proving much ahead of the typical city newspaper man. McDermott of Anita and Fred Fritz of Omaha visit Atlantic.

Albert G. Retallic Atlantic Mary M. Beekmann Same Chicago Harry C. Wilson The News Chicago Journal Harry Des Moines G. BE. McDermott Anita Fred Fritz Omaha

Entertain at Shower for Soon to Be Bride

Anita Iowa June 26 Miss Vivian Fordyce will host a shower this evening for Miss Mae Rogers who is soon to be a bride.

Anita Vivian Fordyce Mae.Rogers

Bank moves to temporary building for new construction

The Atlantic National Bank completed its move from the old building slated for demolition to a temporary wooden facility. The transition occurred Saturday night through Sunday morning with staff, including Cashier Niles, finishing the setup by Monday. Potter Funeral Held for Clark Potter who died Friday at his home west of Griswold after paralysis. services conducted at Waveland Center by Rev. H. P. Granger. He leaves a wife and three grown children.

Atlantic National Bank Niles

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Goodspeed Walnut Street C.smith Rass Lang Lawson Musson C. A. Salisbury Committee On West Sixth Street East Fourth Street Cass County QUEER Mrs. Mack China Sakai Ione Christensen Brothers Mercantile Company Iowa Airdome Bonnell 2000 Feet Motion Pictures Unique N. W. Deering & Son Atlantic National Fourth and Chestnut Streets West Street
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