Will of Dr Findley Findley filed probate in Sac City
The late Dr Findley Findley appoints his wife Martha J Findley and son Dr Will Findley of Sac City as executors without bond. He leaves the homestead to his wife for life then to Clifford Findley if alive, with Mary Findley to use if unmarried, and remaining share to children after both parents die. Provisions allocate payments for debts and Mary’s support, with distributable shares after daughter’s needs considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Findley
Dravid Findley
District Court
R. H. Bailey
R. B. Andreon
Clifford Findley
Martha J. Findley
Wm. J. Findley
Sac City
Narrow escape as lightning strikes near Morton rider
Elmer Smith of Morton vicinity sat on a pony under trees when a storm rolled up last Saturday. Lightning struck nearby. the pony was stunned and fell, but Smith escaped injury. The pony was out of commission for a while.
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Elmer Smith
Morton Vicinity
Morton
Shbck
Elmer
Esme
Real Estate Transfers June 1910 D Hastwood and Others
Transfers listed from June 27 to June 28 1910 include Daniel Hastwood to H W and C B Ackles six parcels at Atlantic TM for 1000 dollars R R Bell and wife to Ida Myrtle Pollock six twelve and thirteen blocks Engie's add Wiota for 400 dollars John Tanner to Catherine Tanner property in TARBG for 1 dollar V Wilder and wife to Philip Eppelheimer property at 91 Atlantic ODEs list Joshua Gianbaniati to Geo J Pellet same date and William G Pellet transfer as well Ella Whitney et al to George J Pellet lot in O Plot subdivision for 5 dollars John S Fleming and wife to George A Pellet same date for 5 dollars.
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Daniel Hastwood
H. W
C. B. Ackles
Atlantic
R. R. Bell
Ida Myrtle Pollock
Engie
John Tanner
Catherine Tanner
Ete CO
V. Wilder
Philip Eppelheimer
Joshua Gianbaniati
Geo. J. Pellett
Wm. G. Pellett
Ceee Eee Ees
Ella Whitney Et al
George J. Pail
Reception for Rev Rainey and wife at Presbyterian church
Tonight 8 o clock the reception for the Rev W T Rainey and his wife at the Presbyterian church promises a well attended and enjoyable affair. Also notes a Vitagraph girl box with Jim Corbett at the Majestic and music by the Concert Orchestra at the Majestic. 2029 marriage licenses list Hutchins and Mattie Wright with Atlantic and Council Bluffs.
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W. T. Rainey
Presbyterian Church
Jim Corbett
the Majestic
B.A. Hutchins
Council Bluffs
Mattie Wright
Atlantic
Buick Wins Fifteen Mile Fair Grounds Auto Race
The News corrects an error in its race report noting Buick driven by Mark Johnson led all along and won after Ford caused the crash. Buick dominated from start to finish, and the paper credits the car without diminishing its victory despite an earlier misstatement.
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Fair Grounds
Ford
Buick
Mark Johnson
Trophies on display from Little Glidden tour visit
Clyde Herring of Des Moines visited the auto races this afternoon and brought trophies won by the Ford in the Little Glidden tour. The trophies are exhibited at the Atlantic Automobile Company garage. The report carries an athletic tone and notes the Russian Linn with UNIQUE Wednesday and Thursday.
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Clyde Herring
Des Moines
Ford
Atlantic Automobile Company
Bank Corrects Overdraft Figures in Bailey Disappearance Story
The Citizens Bank of Lewis informs readers that the earlier statement about John Bailey owing the bank six thousand dollars for overdraft is incorrect. The correct figure is two hundred eighty dollars, with the remainder tied to notes purchased by the bank.
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The
Citizens Bank of
Lewis
John &. Bailey
Editor Scott to Leave Griswold for East Vacation
Griswold American editor and postmaster D. H. Scott plans a Saturday trip east with his son Ewing. The News hopes they enjoy the journey and return refreshed. Also a note of Jim Corbett boxing exhibition at the Majestic tonight. Campbell's Floor Finish offers a floor touch up and refinishing solution. AL BOJENS carries a full line of can sizes with guaranteed satisfaction if directions are followed.
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D. H. Scott
The
Griswold
Campbell
Albert Bojens
Miners Child at Airdome Sees Toying Tickets On Sale
Chautauqua tickets are on sale at Parsons and Moore drug stores and at Alexander's for Sunday program admission. See The Miner's Child at the Airdome tonight with 3000 feet of film, one illustrated song, and one spotlight by Chester Hanna. Admission 6 and 10 cents.
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Parsons’ and
Moore’s
Alexander’s
Airdome
Chester Hanna
Pretty country wedding in Cass county
In a peaceful Cass county ceremony at the Dennison home east of the city, Miss Irene E. Dennison married Howard M. Judd in the presence of about seventy five guests. Rev. Mack officiated at three o'clock with Emma Judd as bridesmaid and George Judd as best man. The couple will reside in Wiota where the groom works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. DeNnIson
Irene E. Dennison
Howard M. Judd
T. R. Judd
Cass County
Rev. Mack
Church of Christ
Emma, Judd
Inez Dennison
George Judd
Icasion
Anna
Ethel Henderson
Nellie Brown
Neva Wuson
Emma Smith
Joie Taylor
Mr. Gans
Lacona
Edith Smith
Neva Wilson
Ed Dennison
Omaha
Nellie .Brown
Wi ‘Ota
Little Boy Found After Straying From Home
The six year old son of Mr and Mrs Taylor Marshall wandered from Pleasant Ridge last Friday morning. Neighbors joined the search with autos and carriages and he was found about four o clock asleep in a neighbor's corn field. He appeared unaware of his absence and was safe.
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Griswold
Taylor Marshall
Pleasant Ridge
Majestic Theatre Opens Under New Management
The Majestic theatre hosted its first evening under F. W. Herbert and Cal Leach with a strong crowd. Features included Jas J. Corbett bag punching stunts, upbeat songs, and well-received reels. The venue stayed pleasantly cool thanks to ample fans, signaling promising prospects for the new managers.
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Majestic Theatre
Cal Leach
Jas. J. Corbett
The
Majestic
Barber shops close all day on July 4th notice
Notice that all barber shops will close for the Fourth of July. The Atlantic Produce Co cream station on East Fourth Street will also be closed on the Fourth. Patrons are urged to govern themselves accordingly. Also a local ad seeks to sell or rent a six room house in good condition, preferences sell, contact quickly.
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Atlantic Produce Co
East Fourth Street
Kimball and Bride Visit Griswold After Mil an Mo Wedding
Special to The News. T. R. Kimball and his bride were married Tuesday in Milan Missouri. They arrived in Griswold and are staying at Olver Kimball and wife on Fourth street. Mrs Kimball hosted a reception Thursday evening for the newlyweds. The couple will stay a week before moving to Wisconsin where Mr. Kimball works as an engineer for a large company.
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Griswold
T. R. Kimball
Milan
Mr. Kimball
Olver Kimball
Fourth Street
Mrs. Kimball
Wisconsin
City Banks and Shops Closed for Races Afternoon
Streets near the courthouse were deserted as banks and most businesses closed for the races. The town looked more like Sunday, with offices closed and streets quiet throughout the afternoon.
Local social notes from the races and funerals
Fred Hunt misses again due to measles. Mrs J A Giffen returns from Waterloo. J H Simmons travels to Elkhorn and Kimbailton for Simpsons & Jobes Co. Addie Culver visits from Knoxville to Dungan home. W A McWaid attends Mrs Bruce funeral from Omaha. Dr M F Stultz of Wiota seen at races. Frank Jenkins and wife visit from Brayton for the races. Mrs Terrill from Illinois visits the Winne home. Sherm F Myers and daughter attend Mrs Bruce funeral. Red McConvill visits Des Moines saloon interests and races. Frank Anderson of Council Bluffs visits for races and autos. W J Harris and son J P of Lewis attend races. Harris Sr. judges. E L Twining of Des Moines attends funeral services for the deceased.
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Fred Hunt
J. A. Giffen
Waterloo
J.H. Simmons
Elkhorn
Kimbailton
Simpons & Jobes Company
Addie Culver
Knoxville
Ray Dungan
Dungan
W. A. MecWaid
Omaha
James E. Bruce
M. F. Stultz
Wiota
Farr
Frank Jenkins
Brayton
Stair Grounds
Terrill
J. L. ‘Winne
Illinois
Winne
Sherm F. Myers
Lowell
Anita
Bruce
W. H
Red) McConvill
Des Moines
Frank Anderson
Council Bluffs
Atlantic Automobile Company
W. J Harris
J. P
Lewis
the- Fairgrounds
Harris Sr
E. L. Twining
Griswold Mourns Illness in Atlantic Widow’s Visit
Mrs Henry Pelzer of Atlantic was summoned to her son Emil Pelzer in Noble township by a message last week reporting the serious illness of her daughter who had been visiting there for some time.
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Griswold
Henry Pelzer
Atlantic
Emil
Noble Township
Fire at Park hotel minimal damage ashore rear door
A small blaze of paper and rubbish between the Park hotel and the ice house was started by a discarded cigar or match last evening around nine. It caused slight damage to a rear door and was extinguished without water.
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Park Hotel
Mrs. N J Dodge Called to Boone as Son George Dies
June 30 reports Mrs. N J Dodge of this city rushed to Boone after a message that her son George was at the point of death. The notice notes the family’s urgent distress and the sorrowful family matter reaching to Boone.
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Griswold
N. J., Dodge
Boone
George
Notice of Probate of Will in Cass County Iowa 1910
Notice to all interested parties to appear at the Atlantic Iowa courthouse on September 27, 1910 at 9:00 AM to attend probate of the alleged last will of Charles Casperson, late of Cass County. Judge Forsyth signs and seals the record on September 21, 1910.
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Iowa
Cass County
Atlantic
Charles Casperson
Cass Count
Anne
Married Last Evening at M B H Parsonage
Miss Mattie Wright daughter of Jas Wright and E A Hutchins of Council Bluffs wed at seven last evening at the M B H parsonage with Rev A H Griffith officiating. The bride formerly worked as a Western Union messenger and is well regarded in the community. The groom is a carpenter from Council Bluffs. Best wishes go with them for happiness.
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Mattie Wright
E. A. Hutchins
Connell Bluis
A. E. Griffith
M. BH
Jas, Wright
Council Bluffs
A. H. Griffith
Western Union Telegraph Company
Weather Outlook for Iowa Tonight and Friday
A general forecast expects fair conditions tonight and continued warmth through Friday. No significant precipitation is indicated. Stay tuned for regional updates and possible temperature rises into the weekend.
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Iowa
Funeral music at Mrs. Bruce service differed from report
Vocal music for the Mrs Jas E B Bruce funeral was provided by Mesdames Clarence Hedges H W Fulton M H Quint and John Hancock not by the Aeolian quartet as earlier stated and printed last night.
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Jas. E B. Bruce
Clarence Hedges
H. W. Fulton
M. H. Quint
John Hancox
Aeolian Quartette
Harvard Triumphs Over Yale in Two Race Wins
Harvard defeated Yale in New London on June 30, sweeping two races. The freshmen eight and the varsity four led Harvard to clear victories, with strong performances across both boats. Yale could not match Harvard’s pace and finished behind in both events.
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Harvard
The
United Press
New London
Conn
Yale
Wilbur Nebraska Town Burns Down in $200,000 Loss
Report from St Joseph indicates the town of Wilbur in Nebraska was burned to the ground with a total loss estimated at $200,000. The item notes insurance agent M Nelson and several visitors from nearby towns attended races today, including Harry Hopley and H K Forsyth.
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Nebraska
United Press
ST. Joseph
Wilbur
Neb
M. Nelson
The
Bruce Insurance Agency
Harry Hopley
Lewis
H. K. Forsyth
Griswold
B. C. Harris
Local Morton Social Roundup and Farm News
Morton residents visit Alantic and Lewis. Miss Mamie and Susie Smith return from normal in Atlantic. Albert Brehmer and Paul Newman shell corn for Will Moeller and Howard Allen. John Burgen hosts a large dance. Henry Milliman’s two year old colt struck by lightning. Auto parties gather in Morton Sunday. Mrs. Henry Jacobsen ill. Mrs. Stamp and Mrs. Peterson visit. Ernest Grulke plows, fine corn stand. Wm. Byer’s fat cattle struck by lightning.
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O. O. Peters
Morton
Fred Grulke
Atlantic
Will
Grulke
Albert Brehmer
Mamie
Susie Smith
Normal
Paul Newman
Will Moeller
Howard Allen
Lewis
John Burgen
Henry Milliman
Eirnest Grulke
Henry Jacobsen
Herman Stamp
Peterson
Wm. Byer
Household goods sale by Mrs Gillette at 602 Maple Street
Commencing on Thursday June 30 the household goods of Mrs G J Gillette including furniture carpets stoves and so forth will be sold at 602 Maple street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Gillette
Maple Street
Fortunate Accident Ends Ten Mile Auto Race
Races at the fairgrounds featured a fortunate accident when a rear wheel on H. Southwick’s Model T Ford flew off during the first quarter of the eighteenth lap. The wheel struck a barn and bounded into a cornfield. Southwick was uninjured and the Buick took second. Firestone Columbus led all, clocking 13 min 1 sec. Purse $125. Other results include Lady Bauraud winning the Atlantic Derby, and Kid Williams taking the half mile dash. Attendance was fair but finances showed a loss of three to four hundred dollars.
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Fairgrounds
Ten Mile
H. Southwick
Ford
Southwick
Firestone Columbus
E. W
Rickenbacker
Buick
Lady Bauraud
A. M. Vanderwater
Orient
Big Swede
D. W. Eustis
Menlo
Princess Alice
George Westfall
Atlantic
Kid Williams
Leon
Sir Scott
Tad Evans
Rose Canus
Clayte Bayles
Des Moines
Ben Faraday
Jim Stevenson
M P. Conway
W. C. Williams
Indiana
Pierce Arrow
Howard Marshall
Taft and Roosevelt Meet in Beverly for Historic First Since Taft's Presidency
Crowds of reporters swarm Beverly Massachusetts as President Taft and former President Roosevelt prepare to meet at two this afternoon. Roosevelt plans to urge Taft to press federal officials in New York to refrain from actions affecting the Hughes gubernatorial campaign.
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Taft
Beverly
Roosevelt
United Press
Mass
New York
Hughes
Packers File Demurrer in Missouri Quo Warranto Case
Jefferson City Mo June 30 Packers filed a demurrer to the attorney general quo warranto proceedings to oust them from the state.
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Packers
The
United Press
Jefferson City
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Findley Wile
Irene Dennison
Frank Dennison
Mack
Melchee
Salveter's
John Blake
Blaze
L. R. Forsyth
Ed Southwick
Besiege
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