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Newspaper

Atlantic Evening News

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1909

Page

5

Wedded Here This Morning at Bride’s Parents Home

Eleven o'clock ceremony at 300 Birch Street united Grace Sheaf stall of this city and George Ragan of Wiota. Rev E E Mack officiated. They leave for Des Moines and Valley Junction for a wedding trip, then plan to live on a farm south of Wiota.

Sam Shoafstall Birch Street E. E. Mack Church of Christ Grace Sheafstall George Ragan Wiota Des Moines Valley Junction

Edison phonograph records in stock at Fred Alexander

All the Edison phonograph records in stock listed under Fred Alexander. Includes a selection of popular titles available for purchase. Contact details not provided.

Edison Phonograph Fred Alexander

Griswold Circuit Holds Second Quarterly Meeting

The Griswold Circuit schedules its second quarterly gathering on March 26 at 3 p.m. in Griswold M E church, with preaching at Fleton church on March 28 at 11 a.m. Local officials must bring written reports for approval. CHAS KNOLL, Pastor.

Griswold Griswold M. E Fleton Church Bear Grove Township Chas, Knoll

Kodak Goods Placed In Fred Alexander's Store

Atf listing notes Kodak goods sold at Fred Alexander's shop under described inventory. Authorities indicate compliance checks in progress. No further details available in readable text.

Kodak Fred Alexander’s. Atf

Real Estate Transfers March 16 1909

Charles R Hunt transfers a 3 15 09 note to Herman Knop for NW 4 12 77 37 valued 18400. Marie Hansen and husband to Nathaniel McVay and wife an 12 8 08 lot 1 2 3 BW4 804 BI 77 34 worth 2950. N McVay and wife to Marie Hansen 12 8 08 same lot for 3300. Naval oranges sold by Bailey per peck noted.

Charles R. Hunt Herman Knop Marie Hansen Nathaniel McVay N. McVay

Revival at Whipple Church Begins March 20

Rev. J Owen Smith conference evangelist will start a series of evangelistic meetings at Whipple M B H church on the Griswold circuit beginning Saturday March 20. The meetings will continue for an indefinite length of time.

Whipple Church Chas, Knoll Griswold J. Owen Smith Whipple M. BH Griswold Circuit

Nelsons Welcome New Daughter At Conrad Shoe Store

Albert J Nelson of the Conrad shoe store smiles as news arrives that he and his wife have a newborn daughter born this morning.

Albert J. Nelson Conrad Shoe Store

Wall Paper Sale Ad By Fred Alexander

Five cents a bolt for a lot of good wall papers advertised by Fred Alexander. DTf

Fred Alexandber

Revival closes at Fletcher Chapel in Bear Grove converts eighteen

Rev. Knoll reports eighteen conversions from revival meetings at Fletcher Chapel Church in Bear Grove township, which concluded Sunday evening.

Fletcher Chapel Bear Grove Township Knoll

Mrs Mills Schedules Weekly Dressmaking at New Residence

Mrs G S Mills returns from the city with spring dressmaking styles and will meet patrons at Dr A D McCalls residence every Thursday instead of Friday, inviting former customers to call on her for service.

Pension Attorney J S Pressnall Offices in Atlantic Iowa

J S Pressnall a pension attorney operates from the Downs Block in Atlantic Iowa with an office listing and professional designation. The note references his practice location and professional role in the local community.

J. S. Pressnall Downs Block Atlantic Iowa Dti

Pleasant Cathartic Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

When you want a pleasant physic Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are mild and gentle in their action and always produce a pleasant cathartic effect. Call at the Atlantic Drug Co s store for a free sample.

Chamberlain Atlantic Drug Co

Local ads entice readers with new promotions and products

Walter Pellett promotes acetylene lighting in a vivid, engaging column. The Conrad shoe store presents a fresh ad likely to interest shoppers. Crowley E Cole & Company features an appealing advertisement from a trusted retailer. Brown Grocery highlights Red Seal oil with updated copy praising the product.

Walter Pellett Conrad Shoe Crowley E. Cole & Company Brown Grocery Company

Coat Sale Friday at Melcher and Melcher Store

Local notice announces a Friday coat sale at the Melcher and Melcher store. No other specifics provided in readable text.

Infant daughter of Donnelly family dies in Chicago

Jacob Christensen of Christen sen Bros. received word from son-in-law William Donnelly in Chicago that his infant daughter died there this morning. She was four months old, one of twins born in the city. The parents, who had recently gone to Chicago, will return with the body tomorrow and funeral plans will be made then.

Jacob Christensen Christensen Bros Wm. Donnelly Chicago

Coat Sale Friday at Melcher and Melcher Store

Local notice urges shoppers to visit the Melcher and Melcher store this Friday for a coat sale. The brief item highlights the event without listing additional details or discounts.

Woodroe Wallace in Florida A Pleasant Trip Report

Sam Berry shares a letter from Woodroe Wallace written from Miami Florida on the 6th describing visits to Fort Lauderdale and a canal ride in a gasoline launch. He notes clear canal water excellent for drinking, abundant fish, potato fields emerging from flood, fruit groves including oranges and grapefruit, white sand and limestone soil outside the Glades, muck soil in the Glades, good roads and widespread bicycle use, and locals described as well fed.

Sam Berry Woodroe Wallace South Florida Miami Wallace Ft. Lauderdale Mr. Wallace

Shower honors Miss Irene Souders prior to wedding

A miscellaneous shower for Miss Irene Souders was held Monday at her Birch street home with sixteen friends attending. She heads to Des Moines tomorrow for her marriage to Roy Anker of this city, to reside at Valley Junction where he works. The Browning Club met Monday at the Boorman home with Miss Parsons hosting and Miss Gittins presenting a paper on Kingsley.

Irene Souders Birch Street Miss Souders Des Moines Roy Anker Valley Junction Browning Club Miss Parsons Boorman Miss Gittins Kingsley

New Dentist for Atlantic Opens Office Soon

Des Moines dentist Dr. A L Haas has rented offices over the Bailey store formerly used by attorney T C Whitmore and plans to open an Atlantic dental office in the near future. He aims to equip the parlor with modern appliances and offer up to date service.

Atlantic A. J. Haas Des Moines Bailey Atttorney T. C. Whitmore

Mabray gang’s vast swindling spree detailed in post office estimate

Post office authorities estimate the Mabray gang cleaned up over a quarter of a million dollars in their swindling operations. Their victims ranged from bankers to professionals across diverse walks of life, with nearly $200,000 taken in six months and losses extending from thousands to tens of thousands per case. The gang’s operations shifted from Council Bluffs to Little Rock before their arrest on mail fraud charges.

Post Office Mabray Council Bluffs Little Rock Ark U. S

For Sale Three Town Properties Close In

For sale three town properties with close-in locations. The ad notes prices right and long-time, low interest terms offered by diwl A. A. Mickel.

Diwl A. A. Mickel

Weather forecast for Town with rain or snow

Increasing cloudiness expected tonight or Thursday with likely precipitation. Temperatures rise as a warm front moves in, bringing a changeable mix of rain and snow across the area.

Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Endorsed by Readers

A reader reports buying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and finding it effective. Three family members used it with good results for summer complaint. Publisher H. E. Howe of the Highland Press notes the testimonial, with Atlantic Drug Co. selling the product.

H. BE. Howe Highland The Atlantic Drug Co

Bright straw price at west end of Second and Sixth streets

A notice announces straw available at 1.60 dollars per load at the west end location near Second and Sixth streets. The item is tied to A. A. Mickel, whose name appears as the contact or seller.

Bright Straw Second and Sixth Streets A. A. Mickel

One Day Silk and Raincoat Sale at Melcher & Melcher

On Friday March 29 a salesman will be in store with a full line of silk coats and rain coats. Customers are invited to come in and view the selection offered by Melcher and Melcher.

Melcher & Melcher

Atlantic churchmen plan booster meeting for Des Moines confer

A Big Boosters Meeting of At lantic Congregational Church is set for Thursday at 8 p m in support of the Laymen's Missionary Conference in Des Moines next week. The Atlantic cooperating committee invites all to join and participate under chairman B L Williams and secretary L H Pine.

Atlantic Congregational Church Des Moines Atlantic Co-Operating

Rasmussen Opens Land Rush for Spring Valley Investment

Co. A. Rasmussen, general manager of Spring Valley Investment Company, begins a land rush season. He departed March 1 for Glendive, Montana to classify a large company tract and ready it for buyers. Last night he left St. Paul in a special car with a large party of land seekers aboard an NP train.

Co. A. Rasmussen Spring Valley Investment Company Glendive Mont St. Paul Northern Pacific

Home grown timothy seed with allyke and red clover mix

Home grown timothy seed with a good mix of allyke and red clover is noted in the diary entry. The brief reference suggests a focus on seed preparation and forage quality for pasture use.

Christensen's Petition for Fourth Ward Councilman

A petition circulates to nominate Jacob Christensen as a candidate for councilman from the Fourth ward. He has many friends in the ward and city and is known for honesty and careful management of affairs. Choice seed corn at Mickel's.

Jacob Christensen Jake

Stock Shipments Today From Rock Island

Stock shipments were favorable with one car hogs sent by Henry Kay to South Omaha and one car hogs by Miller to South Omaha. McNierney Bros shipped one car of cattle to South Omaha. Henshaw & Ringle sent three cars of hogs to Hammond Indiana. Wm Anspach dispatched one car horse to South Omaha.

Rock Island Henry Kay South Omaha Miller McNierney Bros Henshaw & Ringle Hammond Ind Wm. Anspach

Four cents Hammer pencils at the News office

A brief item notes the sale of Hammer pencils priced at four cents available at the News office.

Moving on the Farm to Cumberland Farm

A. B. Goold and his wife prepare to move onto a Cumberland area farm and will depart for the new residence tomorrow.

A. B. Goold Cumberland

News Office Pencils Hummer Stock Four Cents

Skin disease relief and pain cures advertised with Chamberlains Salve and Chamberlains Liniment. Salve relieves itching and smarting quickly for eczema tetter salt rheum and barber's itch. Liniment helps lame shoulders from sprains or rheumatic pains. Atlantic Drug Co. sells both.

Atlantic Drug Co

Southwest Iowa Dental Association in Session at Creston

The Southwest Iowa dental association assembles in Creston with lectures clinical work and member discussions on topics of interest.

Southwest Iowa Southwest Iowa Dental Association Creston

Adjoining Town Tracts With Buildings Offered by Mickel

A. A. Mickel advertises adjoining town tracts of five or ten acres each, all containing buildings. The notice emphasizes available parcels suitable for development or residence and invites inquiries for details and pricing.

Diwl

News Office Ad: Four Cents Per Word?

Fragmentary OCR notes show a price line reading four cents at the News office. The context is unclear but indicates a rate or charge associated with publishing or notice services.

Livery Barn Former Operator Moved to Town

The News identifies W. H. Coe now living here as the man who once ran a livery barn at Wiota. The Coe family has moved from Wiota. this W. H. Coe is not the same man who previously operated locally, but he formerly farmed near Wiota.

W. 8. Coe Wiota Mr. Coe

VALLISCA TAX VOTE CARRIES DESPITE OPPOSITION

Rattenborg reports strong interest in Villisca tax election with widespread anti tax leaflets and painted sidewalks reading vote no. Despite active opposition from retired farmers and some large property owners, the tax won by about three to one and reached a record turnout. The levy of about 88 mills plus a 5 per cent railroad tax was approved, driven by farmers from north township districts and coordinated support from Villisca merchants and townsfolk.

H.S. Rattenberg Villisca Ratteinborg, Ross & Judd

Fine Farm for Sale in Grove Township

160 acres known as The Old Home Farm of the late Thaddeus Prall is placed for sale in Grove township. Inquiries should be directed to Nichols Bank in Atlantic, Iowa.

Thaddeus Prall Grove Township Nichols’ Bank Atlantic Iowa

Battey Must Stand Trial

Judge Thornell overruled Battey motion to quash the indictment charging H. V. Battey with embezzlement. Attorneys then moved for a change of venue to another county alleging prejudice in western Pottawattamie. Trial timing uncertain with possible appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court.

Council Bluffs Thornell H. V. Battey District Court J. J. Hess Battey P. J. Moran George W. Jensen H. @. Jenkins Hess Supreme Court Pottawattamie Wrom

Davis sale set for March 27 with Ross Lang auctioneer

William S. Davis is to hold a sale on March 27. Ross Lang will serve as the auctioneer for the event.

Wm. S. Davis Ross Lang

It Saved His Leg from Eczema Cure Claim

A Watertown man credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing ten years of eczema after 15 doctors failed. The product is praised as infallible for skin eruptions including eczema pneumonia boils burns and cuts. Available at dealers for 25 cents.

J. A. Swenson Watertown Wis Bucklen

Wood's Liver Medicine Promises Quick Liver Relief

Advertises Wood's Liver Medicine as a liver regulator for relief from sick headache constipation biliousness and other liver disorders. Claims use for jaundice chills fever malaria and other conditions. Mentions price and strength differences and store seller W T Palmer & Co Drug Store.

Wood W T. Palmer & Ga

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grace Shoafstall George Ragan of Melcher & Melcher Store Cass County Chestnut Street D. A. Shuter Agt Mrs. Porterfield Originals Bridge Whist Club Brownings A. L. Haas Mabray Gang B. L. Williams L. H. Pine Christensen A. A, Mickel Coe Vallisca Fine Farm Ime Dictment Pottawattamie County LEACH Palmer's
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