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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1909
Page
7
Councilman from the Second Ward announces candidacy to succeed himself. He highlights five years of service and a record of steady work on the council. The piece notes opposition and emphasizes his desire for another term.
Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Atlantic until 6 p m on April 5 1909 for supplies including lumber brick sand gravel cement tile office supplies shovels brooms street tools oil packing lamps coal and electric supplies among others. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. T B Nichols City Clerk M T3w
Real estate transfers show multiple deeds dated March 13 1909 including Louise M Nelson and H to Ed Read first parcel valued at $500 with lot 7-8 and 6 Griswold. Jacob Stahl and wife to William H Stahl for property at ned and ne4 BO TH-86. Mary B Baron and husband to Ralph Welton for ne4 and creek lot valued at $7920. H Sievers and wife to Richard R Bell for nw4 13-16-85 sub 2 mtg valued at $6800. W Mackrill and wife to Frank Orton for nw4 se4 21-74-37 valued at $4500. W Sibson et al to Jens C Soren sen for nw4 11-77-34 sub mtg valued at $14000. Real estate transfers continue with M J Brabticius for ne4 and n2 sw4 11-77-84 sub mtg valued at $13600. N W Eldridge and wife to G J Pellet for ft 76 119 Atlantic valued at $2875. George W Preston and wife to O Hansen for ft 4 nw 25 ft It 5 b Haskin add Anita valued at $1800.
A small classified note advertises wall papers at five cents a bolt. The seller is Fred Alexander.
The Harlan American announces a shift from four pages with seven columns to eight pages with six columns, with four columns of content printed. The change, told as a ready print inside, aims to adjust the newspaper format and printing schedule.
Local shop lists Kodak goods at Fred Alexander's department with a focus on camera supplies and related items advertised in the storefront. The brief notice emphasizes selection and availability for customers seeking photographic equipment.
Miss Marie Duden wed William Sandhorst at the Duden home southwest of Wiota on March 10. Rev. F. W. Heinke officiated before about ninety relatives and friends. A wedding dinner followed. guests included Emilie Dettmers, Will F. Wulf, and Hans Aldag. The couple will reside on a Massena area farm with best wishes from the community.
Rev G Braun of the German Evangelical church spoke on The Value of Perfect Health at a Y M C A men’s meeting drawing a large attendance. He urged systematic exercise as the best investment for workers and business men, linking health to better work and life duties. Youth and high schoolers were notably present, and Braun’s reputation as a capable minister and athlete was noted for inspiring attendees.
Perry Wood of Brighton township files a suit through attorney H M Boorman against George Pennell seeking $1600 and costs. He alleges Pennell failed to deliver the northeast quarter of section 18 7 7 34 two miles NW of Anita, lacked clear title, and did not return $500 down payment from the $10 720 land contract.
The Rock Island railroad recovered four pieces of baggage lost since September 14, 1907, belonging to Rasmus Nelson of Brayton. Located in Portland, Oregon, the trunks had been transferred via Rio Grande and the N P before reaching the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company. The owner may recover the baggage soon, though compensation for the inconvenience remains uncertain.
The Walker barn sale was a splendid success with everything sold including firearms from Mr Walker. The total proceeds approached $2000 as Scott Sankey of Walnut led the auction assisted by Sam Berry in weak voice due to Ross Lang Leing. Mat Duval served as clerk.
Four sentences outline: Eighteen head of horses for sale three and four years old halter broke. Contact Chas F Helmts R F D 4 Atlantic Iowa for details.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with snow flurries tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures will rise tonight with a warmer trend developing afterward.
J L Winne received a memorial sheet for the late Dr Wiley, Mrs Winne's brother who died in Des Moines. The Masons issued the sheet as a neat reminder of his brothers sorrow. Red Men plan to build a national monument to him, funded by members nationwide.
William Campbell has filed with the city clerk his nomination papers as a candidate for city assessor. Other candidates to file thus far include S. W. Straight for mayor J. L. Whitney for treasurer T. C. Whitmore for city attorney and Joe Burnea for councilman from the second ward.
Instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of the late Mrs Nancy Doty of Lewis filed in the clerk of courts. The will leaves the town property to the children.
Homer Everett of Scuart Nebraska is in town visiting relatives and friends, staying with local family and catching up with longtime hometown connections.
Additional personals note Lewis Crum now in wholesale grocery in Qinaha visiting relatives and guest at J I Winne home. Mrs Hal Conrad improving at the hospital. J R Carpenter and wife of Craig Nebraska visiting. Rock Island payday Wednesday. Henry Grinnell, ex Wilcox bank cashier now in Oklahoma banking, visiting Griswold and nearby towns.
Mrs. Chris Jensen, longtime Atlantic resident and mother of Chas Jensen, died at her Extra home after a weeklong illness of stomach trouble. Born October 17, 1847 in Sweden, she came to the United States in 1850. Survived by husband and four children: Chas Jensen of town, Frank Jensen at home, John S. Jensen south of Exira, and Mrs. Albert Schidel er of Exira. Funeral tomorrow at Exira at 10 a.m. Rev. Harvey officiating. remains to be sent to Atlantic for interment. Pallbearers listed.
Lester W. Baron of 1011 Birch Street, city, received from the American Correspondence Institute at Scranton, Pa, notice that he secured a mark of eighty seven and a drawing he sent for criticism shows real talent. With proper cultivation he could become a capable artist.
160 acres known as The Old Home Farm of the late Thaddeus Prall is offered for sale in Grove township. Inquiries should be directed to Nichols Bank in Atlantic, Iowa.
Mrs A M Duval hosted the N F Bridge Whist Club at her Poplar Street home. Lester Anderson turned fourteen with a surprise party by about eighteen friends at Fifth and Hickory. The Finkbines hosted a Saturday evening gathering, and Mrs F W Porterfield planned a midweek Originals Bridge Whist Club session. Mr and Mrs William Crisman marked their fortieth wedding anniversary with twenty old friends sharing a dinner and good time.
Manager F M Chapman of Joyce Lumber yard is confined to his bed with an attack of the grippe. Wilson Pratt contemplates a trip to Indiana in the near future.
Thomas Tath reports from Rosenroll Alberta on March 3 1908 about securing 480 acres plus peers land holdings to weather floods frost and sheriff pressure. He plans to visit his mother after crops, promising prosperity as land values rise and he will update C F Chase about the new country and prospects.
The Iowa Dairy Cattle Improvement Association offers three prizes for essays on Improving the Dairy Herd. First prize a Babe cock testing outfit, second a milk scale, third a three year Kimball's Dairy Farmer subscription. Open to Iowa residents, entries should cover stock improvement, yield increases, and dairy profits. Submit by April ist to H E Colby, Secretary, Waterloo Iowa.
A promotional note claims beautiful women owe popularity to perfect health. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as bringing clear complexions rosy lips bright eyes and a healthy system. Tea or Tablets cost 36 cents at Atlantic Drug Store.
Edwin Coleman died Tuesday March 2 1909 at his home northeast of Mitchell. He was buried March 4 in Mitchell cemetery after a funeral at the Presbyterian church preached by Rev Jas G Clarks. Born March 7 1820 in New York he was nearly 89. He and his wife lived in Iowa and Colorado before moving to Mitchell to be near granddaughter Mrs D L McDonald. Survived by wife and several grandchildren including Mrs Alica Forrester in Loveland Colorado and J E Coleman in Greeley Colorado. The couple J B Coleman visited Mitchell recently. The community extends sympathy to the widow.
Fred Alexander offers Edison phonograph records in stock. The ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring cleanser and regulator, claiming it restores energy and health. Box paper and news office notices appear among terse product mentions.
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