Rosebud Montana Trip Chronicle 1909
A letter from Atlantic Iowa to neighbors recalls a long train journey west by way of Neola Sioux City Mitchell Miles City and Thurlow. The writer notes weather contrasts the lack of bridge at Rosebud and delays due to no ferry and the inspection prior to Montana entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Neola
Chicago, Milwaukee &St
Sioux City
Mitchell
Émpire
Aberdeen
Durin
Mar
Ade
Adw
Deej Tk
Oonaughes
Fixgyifa
Montana
Miles City
Thurlow
Mont
Iowa
South Dakota
North Dakota
Yellowston
Towa
Mos
Pople
Yellowstone
Vnall
Rosebud
H S Boys Elect Their Captains At High School
At a recent meeting the high school athletic association chose Sam Marshall as captain of the track team and Max Williams as captain of the baseball team. Rev George was named an honorary member of the board of control. Communications from coaches noted they seek a coach for Atlantic and report soon. The boys report solid finances and plan to share half the net receipts from upcoming debates with Anita and Extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Athletic Association
Sam Marshall
Max Williams
Rev. George
Board of Control
Catlin
Iowa City
Williams
Ames
Fisher
Grinnell
Toy
Atlantic
Anita
Joseph Stengel Dead at His Bear Grove Home
Joseph Stengel a long time Bear Grove township resident died at his home eight miles south of Atlantic yesterday afternoon after a long illness gall stones were his malady He was born in Bohemia on August 2 1868 and came to this county thirty years ago He leaves his wife four sons three daughters and two brothers in the native land Funeral services will be held at 11 oclock tomorrow morning at the Catholic church and interment will be in Atlantic Catholic cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stengel
Bear Grove Township
Atlantic Cemetery
Mr. Stengel
Bohemia
Atlantic’ Catholic
Boorman A Candidate For Mayor In Atlantic
Boorman, a well known attorney, is a candidate for mayor of Atlantic, subject to voters on March 29. The filing lists for mayor include W. W. Straight and H. M. Boorman, with other posts for assessor Lang Laurenson Campbell. treasurer Whitney. city attorney Whitmore. councilmen at large Crawford and Harlan. ward councilmen J. Fudge, Go, Chais tensen, Burden, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Boorman
Atlantic
Boorman
Ther
E. Crawford
Hasan
D. Goff
J. ‘D. Mudge
W. W. Straight
H. ‘M. Boortvan
George ¥. "Lang
Ij. W. Laurenson
Wm. Campbell
J. G. Whitney
Toni C. Whitmore
E, Crawford
Harlan
James Filler
Joseph Burden
Fudge
D. Go
Jacob Chaistensen
Pleasant Owl Club St Patrick Event In Local Home
A local social item reports the Owl Club hosted about twenty four guests in a St Patrick’s Day themed party at a home on Lecast street. Decorations featured green and white, small green hats with bonbons, and pots of shamrocks as favors. Guests exchanged place cards with couplets and sought partners by descriptions. A farewell gathering for Jack Gillett and family moving to Missouri followed, with a rocking chair presented and best wishes spoken. Also noted was a Wednesday birthday surprise for Mrs Will Weidermann with an art square gift. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Nellie Beltz of Omaha and Mrs Anna Winkenson. total guests 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde iHerring
Owl Club
A-Campanty
Jack Gillett
Missouri
Gillett
Lecast Street
Locating the Long Marsh mining claim in Arizona
GT Marsh of this city received a letter from his son Harry Marsh about a mining claim located by Harry and a friend named Long. The claim, originally located by W K Elliott on September 21 1881 and abandoned, was found buried under a stone monument in an old baking powder can. The finders named it Long Marsh after the two men. Quartz samples were sent to George Marsh for assay, and the discovery could bring wealth to the Atlantic boy and his friends. Harry likes Arizona and is in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GT. Marsh
Harry Marsh
Patagonia
Ariz
Long
Elliott
Harry
Harry Endeess
Eliott
Longmarsh
George
Simes
Arizona
Ford Manufacturing seeks new location for giant plant
Rumor says Ford Manufacturing Company now at Vandalia Ill has plans to move to Illinois Indiana or Iowa to build the largest mills in the world for roofing materials and galavanized products. It cites need for railroad water and coal facilities and invites civic bodies to correspond with Ford offices at Chicago Ill to secure the site. Atlantic suggested to investigate.
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Ford Manufacturing Company
Wandawa
Ford
Vandalia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Chicago
Jrl
Atlantic
Potatoes for Sale and Local Movers in Griswold
Rural New Yorkers offer 200 bushels of choice potatoes at 65 cents per bushel. Griswold residents Mrs Hamilton Wilcox and daughter Mrs Gertrude Newell shopped in the city. Mr and Mrs Newell plan to Vancouver, B C, next Wednesday to settle there. Mr Wilcox will go to his Wyoming ranch and then follow to Vancouver. Mrs Wilcox will visit friends in New York this spring and summer.
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Griswold
Hamilton, Wilcox
Gertrude Newell
Newell
Vancouver
B. C
Wilcox
Wyoming
New York
Ma's New Husband at the Opera House This Monday
A brief advertorial notice promoting a musical stage piece titled Ma's New Husband performed by real actors at the opera house on Monday night, March 22. The ad touts the show as good music with a lively cast and implies entertainment value for the local audience.
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Musi
Opera House
Real Estate Transfers Headline Edison Stock Ad Scene
March 18, 1909 notes list transfers by Fred Alexander real estate agents in Atlantic Iowa. Wm Reynolds and wife to E A Rudolph wd 8 1209 warehouse lots 26 27 428 29 Atlantic 8300. James Lee and wife to A D Dean wd 3 0911 It 1 sub div aw4 sw4 22 0B. Julett Aldrich and wife to B F Garver wd 2 13.09 Its 5-6 Whitey Add Anita. Orrin H Blakesley and wife to Hannah M Blakeslee wd 3 17.09 02 se4 and e2 owe se4 3-77-37 sub mtg see eee 8000. Susan Olsen and husband to Hannah Olsen wd 2-16-09 sw4 27-76-36 1400. Pressnall attorney Downs Block Atlantic. Also ads for beauty tea and straw delivery noted. Community notices include Mrs Locke’s return from Fairbury following death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Reynolds
E. A. ‘Rudaklph
Atlantic
James Lee
A. D. Dean
Julett Aldrich
B. F. Garver
White
Anita Sete
Orrin H. Blakesley
Hannnah M. Blakeslee
Susan Olsen
Hannah Olsom
Pretty wedding at Atlantic farm home
Claude Odem and Opal Byers unite in marriage at the farm home of Mr and Mrs A J Odem four and one half miles southwest of Atlantic. Rev A E Griffith officiates. Pink and white decor and a five course dinner follow. The couple plan a western trip then farm life. Roy Bailey and Gladys Odem also wed, then will reside on farms nearby. Photographer from the city captured the ceremonies. News extends best wishes to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Q Odem
Atlantic
Claude Odem
Opal Byers
Roy E. Bailey
Gladys Odem
A. E. Griffith
M. E. Church
Ernest Odem
Idaho
Roy
Bailey
Lewis
Fred Alexander's Offers Everything In To Dek Goods
Local shop Fred Alexander's advertises a broad selection of to dek goods. The notice emphasizes variety and value, inviting shoppers to explore available merchandise and affordable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Alexander's
Personal items of local interest in Wilson
Pratl has gone to Indiana for a visit. Jake Lange has been at Hitchcock South Carolina on a business errand. Lena Koll and Lora Beyer of Walnut are learning sewing at Mrs. Roberts establishment. Frances Arnold of the Atlantic schools went to Tabor to judge a college debate. Henry Taylor of Walnut was in the city visiting his wife recovering from an operation. C P Corsell was out for the first time since illness, still weak but gaining.
Misbranded canned corn tied to Audubon factory
The Department of Agriculture issued a judgment notice for misbranding under the pure food law. Audubon Canning Company of Audubon Iowa shipped corn to Ogden Utah. cans bore two pounds but contained less. The Utah federal court ruled the goods misbranded. ownership traced to J W Cuykendall, former factory owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuykendall’s
Department of Agriculture
Audubon Canning Company
Audubon
Ogden
Utah
Federal Court of Utah
Regis
J.w.cuykendall
Cyk
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Casa
News
H. S
Max. Williams
Tain
Mickel's
Nebraska
Corn Belt
Keith
and Perkins
Erle
D. A. Shuter
Gen
Bear Grove
Mickel
Berry
Im ‘Local Society
Church of Christ
Christensen
Isaac Worley
H. Worley
Spruce St
Iit
Fred ‘Alexander
the News
Harry Marsh, ‘Son of
G. I. Marsh and
In, Arizona
Original
Hollater
Rocky Mountain
Atlantic Drug Store
Edison Phonograph
Fred Alexander
Pressnall
Rension
Downs Block
Atlantic Sivug
Bright Straw
Second and Sixth Streets
A. A. Mickhl
Mary L. Locke
Fairbury
Neah
W. A. Pease
Jack Odem
Coun
Leach's
Bas Ber Shop
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