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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
2
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Wear claims to revive colors of by gone years and rekindle childlike happiness. A local Atlantic Drug Co carries screen doors of various styles and prices as part of a broader home goods lineup, with BAY LUMBER Co. also referenced in ads.
A long list of residents and visitors in Manning and surrounding towns is noted. Mrs EB Preston moved to Omaha, D H Newly returned to Manning, Ida Power visiting her sister in Wiota, and many others including Miss Bertha Page, Helene McClusky, J S Sankey, Mrs Lane, and Al Huntzinger traveling for visits.
Miss Rathel Smith returns from Lincoln Nebraska where she attended the national convention of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority as delegate from Simpson College Indianola. Dr and Mrs W B Mullins host a picnic for Bridge Whist club members and their husbands honoring guests Mr and Mrs E C Daggett of Chicago. Supper on lawn. later indoors with cards.
Mrs Myrtle Robinson of Oklahoma visits her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Stahl with her daughter. Craig of Omaha reviews Katz Craig work at the waterworks. Mrs W B Thompson returns to Des Moines after speaking at the M H B church. William Cool attends Republican convention travels to Council Bluffs. Mr and Mrs A G Wood head to Town Falls as Mrs Woodworth suffers cancer. Hans Rattenberg reports progress on the Atlantic Northern and Southern extension from Grant. Mayme Findley and Bessie Bradbury attend state Sunday school convention in Marshalltown. John Peterson of Elkhorn okays subscription. Elk Horn banking remains strong.
After years of stomach trouble and spending hundreds on medicines, Samuel Boyer of Folsom Iowa bought one box of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for his wife. They proved more effective than all prior medicines and she continued using them. Sold by Atlantic Drug Co. Samples free.
Lee MecCuen and wife entertained old friends from Five Mile Grove at dinner south of the city. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lamb Tobias Albert Lamb Mae Gingery and Frank Joyce. He was gravely ill but has recovered since using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Local stores prepare new fixtures. Relatives of J. S. Harlan attended the reunion and left for home. Several recent lightning losses have kept insurers busy.
Des Moines hog dealer JL R Hough collapsed under an $80000 loss to buyers and shippers across the region. Rock Island freight agent Walker is a $5000 loser with little prospect of recovery. Once generous payments dried up as checks bounced, exposing a flashy social life and a rapid turn from success to ruin.
At the Cardio last evening registered were Charles Finley of Exira H 8 Petty of Eliott John Carlton of Griswold M E Varney of Exira C B Kelsey of Exira E R Gardner of Oakland and D Workman of Exira all noted among attendees.
Preparations for the firemen's tournament proceed with platforms erected and the firemen's hall cleaned and decorated. Concession holders start erecting booths and tents amid the street atmosphere of readiness.
The Rock Island will set out its sleeper for the Denver convention this Saturday. The train will depart Rock Island for Denver at 1 25 PM. Sunday afternoon follows with arrival details to be announced.
Mayor Straight announces fireworks may be shot only on the Third and Fourth streets with police to prosecute all others. The rule targets street performances and warns residents against illegal firecracker use on nonallowed days.
Lightning Saturday night caused notable damage to city wires with several fuses burning out in places The wind toppled some wires but damage was not severe and no major outages were reported
Judge Green has the Ury case under advisement and will issue a ruling later. State Fair dates announced August 20 to 28 this year, with the fair catalogue now available.
Fair tonight with cooler conditions in the southeast portion. Tuesday looks cooler with continued pleasant weather and light winds across the area.
The People All f fm Chorus explain the term Herpicide as a destroyer of El erpes Now’Elerpes a disease caused by vegetable parasites. A similar microbe causes dandruff itching scalp and falling hair. Mervero’s Crypts destroy them. Bald by Send in Herpiele Co. Cwo sizes 50 cents and 1.00 Ailaptic Drug Company.
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