Mausoleum planned for cemetery with free erection
The cemetery will receive a mausoleum built by U S Mausoleum Company with Baker and Rhinehart handling the contract. They will place funds to maintain the structure and offer crypts to the cemetery at $100 each. The plan includes selling crypts and possibly a 30-crypt building if demand allows, with further details in an advertisement in this issue. The ad promotes mausoleum advantages over traditional burial. Dancing at Hibernian ball scheduled with Northwest orchestra providing music.
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Cemetery Association
Mesers
Revival Meetings Continue At Fletcher Chapel
Continue over Sunday with services at Fletcher Chapel led by Rev. J. Owen Smith and his son Leslie as singer. Saturday 2 p m children’s services. Sunday 3 p m men’s meeting. Preaching Sunday morning and evening. Many have confessed Christianity during the meeting, deemed successful. Rev. Chas J Knoll is pastor. Dance at Hibernian hall Thursday night with music by Northwestern orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Chapel
J. Owen Smith
Leslie
Chas. J. Knoll
Bay Site for Factory
Messrs. Henningsen and Jensen of the Kimballton construction company, who announced their plan to locate a factory here, have purchased one of the two sites discussed earlier. They will install the factory at the Wiseman sets near the coal chutes after securing residence property in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Henningsen and Jensen
Kimballton Construction Company
Wiseman
Public sale of Adm Henry Mailander postponed by weather
The public sale of Henry Mailander Adm postponed from today to Thursday March 11 due to weather. He is the subject of the notice and the sale date has been rescheduled accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mailander
Rattenborg Buys Smith Lake Resort
Frank C. Smith sold the Smith Lake resort to H. B. Rattenborg who plans to operate it this season. Rattenborg already held a nearby house and property at the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rattenborg
Smith Lake
Frank C. Smith
Mr. Smith
Mr. Rattenborg
All the Hoison phonograph records in stock
Fred Alexander, dealer, offers all Hoison phonograph records in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoison Phonograph
Fred Alexander
D‘t
Funeral for W T Joyce Company leader held at Lyons
Auditor Chas S Brown of the W T Joyce Company attended the funeral of the late W T Joyce. The remains were laid away at Lyons, the old home of the deceased, early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. S. Brown
W. T Joyce Company
W. T. Joyce
Lyons
Major Getting Better in Anita After Illness
Chas W Major of Anita has recovered from acute diabetes and plans a trip to California for several months of rest with his wife. The city will follow his improved condition with interest as he prepares to depart soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
Chas W. Major
Anita
California
Kibosh on Sunday bills passed by slim committee vote
In Des Moines the judiciary committee sent a Sunday bills measure to rest with Meredith and Cooper voting yes. The piece notes Iowa residents will still enjoy ball games, pleasure parks, and theater, with Mayor Brand Whitlock’s Reform article cited to ridicule reform interference. Hurrah for the mass fun continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Des Moines
Meredith
Cooper
Brand Whitlock
Toledo
Saturday Evening Post
Rebecca Fox Dressmaking Ad Keeps Customers Returning
I am now ready with the spring and summer styles in dressmaking and invite both old customers and new clients. Rebecca Fox invites inquiries from her workshop at 402 Linn St Musson, with phone contact listed as 24 Green al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Fox
Linn St. Musson
Atlantic Iowa Elects City Officers In March Proclamation
Mayor Straight issues notice for interparish election in Atlantic Iowa on March 29 1909 from 7 am to 7 pm with polling places across four wards and at large races for councilmen mayor solicitor assessor and treasurer. Registration boards meet March 18 19 and 27 to issue certificates and voters are urged to comply with registration laws. Also notes are horses for sale from Chas Helmts R F D 4 Atlantic Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Towa
Twao
Atlantic Hotel
Walnut Street
Sam Temple
North Chestnut Street
Grand Jury
Court House
German
Boards of Registration
Iowa
Ftremen
Wm. Trede
Fourth Ward
W. Straight
Hardware dealer Albert Bojens Injured in Omaha Accident
Albert Bojens the well known hardware dealer and his wife and children are visiting Omaha when he fell and sustained a badly sprained ankle and hip. It is expected he and his family will return home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bojens
Omaha
Former Atlantic Bay Weds Omaha Bride in March
The city records announce the marriage of Merle Todd formerly of this city and county to Miss Elva Polson of Omaha on March 9 in Omaha. Todd is a well known local resident.
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Atlantic Bay
Omaha
Merle Todd
Elva Polson
E G Fisher Heads to South Dakota on Claim
E G Fisher departs soon for South Dakota to pursue a mining claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Fisher
South Dakota
Special Train For Declamatory Meet At Griswold
A special train will run from Anita to Griswold tomorrow evening for the southwest Iowa declamatory contest. It will depart Anita at about four, arrive Griswold around 4 30, and return after the contest, allowing Atlantic attendees to travel there and back the same night. Also announced are new Ohio Maple sugar and syrup from R. H. Baley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Griswold
Iowa
Atlantic
Holt Cotton Visits City in Pleasant News Office Call
Holt Cotton of Lewis stopped in the city today for business and spent time at the News office making a pleasant call. His cheerful, hearty manner remains unchanged with the passing years, and his visit brought pleasure to those he greeted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt” Cotton
Lewis
Holt
Forecast for Iowa Fair With Snow Flurries Likely
In the east tonight or Friday forecast calls for snow flurries while the west remains cold. Temperature to stay steady with no significant change. 5 cents a bolt for a lot of good wallpapers offered by Fred Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Fred Alexander
Personal PARA QRAFS Of Interest News-People Coming and Going
A string of local social notes lists residents and guests: J E Glass returns from insurance work. G H Gammon visits G H Bunton. W H Haynes of Anita calls on business. John Gray of Casey attends to matters. Carl Phares Jr and wife welcome a daughter. G T Marsh recovers enough to go out after two weeks ill at home. A J Hostetler leaves for Bloomington AL on a weeklong trip. Mrs Abe Block returns from Corfax after husband’s rheumatic treatment. Dr J M Emmett visits Bernhard Hills near Cumberland who is ill with rheumatism. Mrs J E Glass returns from daughter’s home after Mr Roberts’s death. Liston Collins and A M Duval Bank building space to be cleaned. J H Marshall returns from Chicago and Ann Arbor visiting son Howard at Michigan. R J Lavery to return tonight from Mitchellville after funeral of Mrs Savery’s aunt, Mrs A Hast. Mrs J W Spiker from Model Steam Laundry visits Anita for a break after burning her hand operating an electric iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Gammon
New York City
G. H. Bunton
W. H. Haynes
Anita
John Gray
Casey
Carl Phares, Jr
G. T. Marsh
A. J. Hostetler
Bloomington
Abe Block
Corfax
J. M. Emmett
Cumberland
Bernhard Hills
E. Glass
Frank Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Liston Collins
A. M. Duval
National Bank
J. H. Marshall
Chicago
Ann Arbor
Howard
University of Michigan
R. J. Lavery
Mitchellville
Savery
A. Hast
J. W. Spiker
Model’ Steam Laundry
Resubmission Defeated in Iowa Senate Action
In Des Moines on March 11 1909 the Iowa Senate voted 34 to 8 to refer Representative Merediths resubmission proposal for the prohibitory constitutional amendment to the judiciary committee. The measure failed to gain favorable support with victory claimed by prohibitions opponents despite efforts to redirect. Also the senate rejected the womans suffrage amendment by 36 to 12. A protest by suffragists followed as they planned an indignation meeting for the next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Meredith
Cass County
Friends of the Resolution
Ames Students Win Most National Corn Exposition Awards
Students from the Iowa Agricultural College journalism class captured nine of ten twenty dollar gold medals and twenty six of the top thirty two awards at the National Corn Exposition. Judges across multiple categories like producing maximum corn crop, corn breeding, commercial uses of the corn plant, corn machinery, and corn as food credited Ames entrants with top finishes led by C. A. Shamel and S. R. McKelvie selections and numerous Iowa winners.
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Ames
Iowa Agricultural College
C. A. Shamel
Chicago
Iil
A. EB
Quaife
Ames Ia
Chas
B. Lazure
Blair
Neb
C. W. Johnson
S. R. McKelvie
Lincoln
Ray
A. Arnold
Strawberry Point
A. E. Quai
P. W. Collins
Minneapolis
Minn
F. G. Kerr
Theo. Sexauer
W. Johnson
James Atkinson
Des Moines
C. W
Hendricks
James Pearson
Raymond
City Council Recommends Maintenance for Horse Hose Team
The council passed a resolution urging the incoming council to provide funds to care for a horse hose team and equipment bought by the fire department funded by subscriptions. Only J O Fudge dissented citing lack of city funds. Other items include changes to registration sites and police appointments, with light plant staff directed to install street and residence lights and possibly oil company rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Fudge
Fudge
Dave
Luke
Atlantic Hotel
H. H. Bartley
Wm. Lindeman
Frank Cain
Lee Pratt
Burnea
Iowa Avenue
Standard Oil Company
Graham
S. Casady
Long
Taylor
Goods at Fred Alexander's Highlight Kodek Store
Readable text notes Kodek goods available at Fred Alexander's. The line hints at a display or sale scene inside the store. No explicit date or event is provided. The item references inventory and shopping context in a period-tinged catalog note.
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Kodek
Fred Alexander’s. At
Citizens supplement fire alarm fund with new subscriptions
Citizens continue contributing to the city fire department horse hose team fund to install a modern alarm system and accessories. New contributors include J C Daly company five dollars Musson Bros Company five dollars Nelson Carter two dollars, bringing the total to sixteen hundred forty six dollars and fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Daly Company
Pullman Hotel
Musson Bros. Company
Nelson Carter
No Ready Prints Delay Des Moines News Pace
The paper notes yesterday's edition suffered from missing ready prints not sourced in Des Moines, forcing use of four pages of archival material and delaying current reporting. The editorial dilemma highlights production constraints impacting timely local coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank Thurman Opens Auto Garage in Mickel Building
Frank Thurman rents the middle of the Mickel buildings on lower Chestnut street for an automobile garage and it is being prepared for his use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickel
Frank Thurman
Lower Chestnut Street
Atlantic Fire Department appoints purchasing committee
At a meeting on March 10, 1909 the Atlantic Fire Department named the purchasing committee to procure a new horse hose team wagon and harness. Members are Past Chief Dale Morrow Chief David Snyder and Past Chief John J. Rapp. Funds will be paid into four city banks once arrangements are made. The department thanked newspapers citizens and contributors and approved the city council resolution to maintain the new equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Fire Deepartment
Dale Morrow
David Snyder
John J. Rapp
Atlantic Fire Department
Citizens Committee
Firemen’s Hall
Home from Clothiers Convention Returns Home
Chas Block of Block & Son and Fred Steinke of the Fred Steinke Clothing Company traveled from Des Moines after attending a clothiers convention. An association meeting voted 500 toward a cemetery walk costing about 2500, aiming to subscribe the balance. The Deering store is remodeling to gain more room with an extra shelf as they expand their large stock.
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Clothiers
Chas, Block
Block & Son
Fred Steinke
Association
Ttg Cemetery
Deering
Deerings
Pineules for backache and kidney ailment relief
Pineules are advertised to ease backache lumbago rheumatism fatigue and all kidney disease symptoms. Marketed as a tonic that builds strength and health. Priced at 59 cents and one dollar. Sold by W T Palmer & Co Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W T. Palmer & Co
Brehmer Family Sets Up First City Home on West Highth
A. W. Brehmer and family reside at 407 West Highth Street after moving from the country. They will remain there until the new house at West Sixth Street is finished, marking their transition to city living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Brehmer
West Highth Street
West Sixth Street
ManZan Pile Remedy Sold At Palmer Drug Store
The ManZan Pile Remedy is sold in a tube with a nozzle for direct application to affected parts. Guaranteed. Price five cents. W. T. Palmer & Co. Drug Store.
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W. T. Palmer & Co
Patronize the American Shinn ing Parlor and Pantorium
Local business ad notes Roy Hedges as proprietor at No 14 H fourth Street promoting services of a shop titled the American Shinn ing Parlor and Pantorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4Th St
Roy Hedges
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Northwestern Orchestra
Bay
Moines
Tee
Chas. F. Helmts
Gris
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Ning
Ohio
R. H. Baley
The
Atlantic Evening
Alexanders
Yew Council
Purchasing Com
Fire Department
Ment
Dave Snyder
Leslie Smith
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