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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
5
Local physician Dr Burke injured in a car accident but bruises are not serious and he is expected to recover quickly. Dr Hennessy confirms injuries are minor and treatment ongoing.
The Atlantic area notes the dissolution of the Johnson Mercantile Company and reports that John Johnson, long town treasurer, reports a total cash balance of 881.78 turned over to his successor. Johnson, B.E. Shranger, and M.B. Nelson will soon start manufacturing in Atlantic with free power for a year. Also announced are Mrs. Mills changing dressmaking sessions to Thursdays and Don Aldrich becoming wagon driver for the United States Express Company, reflecting Atlantic’s progress.
Ad reads that divorces end and marital bliss begins with Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea from the Atlantic Drug Store. It promotes the product as a supposed cure for marital strife and promises lasting harmony for couples who purchase it.
Adam Young sold his 160 acre farm nine miles south of Walnut on Saturday to Rudolph Lehnhardt for 110 dollars per acre, total 17600 dollars. The Walnut Fire Boys fund notes slow payments from subscribers and urges payment at any of four banks.
J Mitchell and his mother and Mrs Q H Blakeslee with children left for Rawlinaville Colorado where they will reside. Blakeslee has accepted a position there and will join his father and friends in the tungsten mining area.
A passerby reported a chimney fire at Fifth and Hazel streets near M C Cardio's home last night around ten. Firemen arrived quickly, found no blaze, but the hose work caused damage on walks and underscored the need for a horse hose team. Local notices span seed and nursery updates from Freial Alexander's. Silas Wilson, former resident, operates in Nampa Idaho with Stark Brothers trees. 8000 trees arrived for Silas Wilson and F S Cunningham to plant orchards in the Nampe valley, with 1500 acres planned this spring.
Real estate transfers listed for March 22 1909 include Berg and McCord to A B Plotta with several tracts on Atlantic, Allen to Allen with a 50 ft lot, Edwin W Petit and wife to Christine Canfield for property on Atlantic, Willie Lary transferring to Jacob Hines with multiple fractional sections, and notes of mortgage activity and consideration. Named parties include Charles M Berg Charles L McCord A B Plotta Edwin W Petit Christine Canfield Willie Lary Jacob Hines and BAOOD financing terms noted.
The Atlantic Lodge B P O Elks elected officers for the upcoming term last night. Elected were J W Cuykendall Esteemed Leading Knight John Jones Loyal Knight W R Campbell Esteemed Lecturing Kings C W Bruce Secretary A M Petite Treasurer John Fuhlendorf Trustee C L Campbell Tyler Chan Netgon. Installations set for April first meeting. Banquet followed. large attendance including many out of town members. Lodge now around 400 members with fourteen Harlan applications voted on recently.
Morriasey secures contract to install a white cement floor at the Atlantic Ice Cream Company factory. The project highlights high workmanship, praising uncle Timothy for the quality indicated by the cited references.
Notice notes G A Smith a first class blacksmith horseshoer and repairman formerly from the Needles shop offering prompt satisfactory work in the area. Mentions R B Marker and Frank Breece returning from Chicago with hogs and cattle sales. Marker received about 610 dollars for cattle.
In Washington township Montgomery county voters supported a five per cent tax for the southern extension of the N and S line. Result 107 votes for and 78 against. The brisk campaign favored the tax. Next Monday March 29 the election moves to Douglas township where a strong majority is expected.
John Eggers and wife return from Avoca while Dr Morris leaves for Osceola on business. Harry Dinges home from Cres ton. A M Johnson handles monument business in Council Bluffs. Parl Brandt back from Lincoln Med. real estate trips by Liston Collins to Larah and N P Christensen to Oxira. Mrs Joe Stroebele visits Rev Baker. G H Berry and wife from Maine. C P Cornell improves after illness. I A Welch and wife to Denver for brother G S Bruner’s illness. T L Hall, Florida land man, to Audubon for week of business. F M Limpus moves to city to occupy Gillespie property. Chas S Brown oversees Griswold yard while W L Roberts is away. Jennie Schofield of Griswold and Maria Kriger of Lewis shop in town. Schofield and parents plan move to Council Bluffs. Edna Anderson of Wiota visits town after posting ad. testifies to News as ad medium. Ben Wiseman and family depart for new home in South Dakota. Sam Temple moves goods with them. AB G Fisher joins later. Temple and Glaime in South Dakota.
A J Hostetler returned from a business trip to Peoria Bloomington and other Illinois towns. He notes a hard winter in manufacturing towns in Tin Nog and says spring brings hope. He warns Illinois land is a poor investment at two to two twenty five dollars an acre and rents yield about three percent. He observes emigration to newer countries and praise for Atlantic Cass County as home.
Mr and Mrs John N Anderson and children arrived in Nampa from Stanton Iowa Tuesday and are stopping at the Willard. They intend to make Nampa their future home and praise the country and climate. They note Iowa had heavy snow last week that hampered railroad traffic.
The Rev. John William Jones of Council Bluffs will lead a service at Trinity Episcopal Church this evening at 7 30. All are invited to attend.
Laura B. Sawyer Circle of the Ladies of the G A R will meet Wednesday March 24 at 2 30 PM. The gathering will take place at the secretary’s residence at 801 Poplar Street.
Dr Henry Macomber died in Pasadena California from heart failure according to a telegram received by Dr A P Macomber. He was a nephew of Dr Macomber and brother of Frank J Macomber of Lewis. He lived here about twenty five years ago and was a well known and respected physician with many old friends.
Mrs Goodell and Mrs H M Scott announce spring millinery openings for Friday and Saturday. Joe Burnes promotes his spring stock and emphasis on millinery. An opera house ad promotes an extraordinary attraction. J A Giffen highlights McDougall kitchen cabinets. The Florida Lands Company and Crowley E Cole Co advertise land and watches respectively.
The Maine church lecture by Frank Pellett last Friday evening drew good attendance and favorable remarks. He may be invited back often as inquiries to lecture mount.
Rev. R C Chambers former pastor of the M P church at Maine now district superintendent of the anti saloon league will discuss league work at Buck Creek church next Sunday morning and at Sarah Sunday afternoon. He will speak at the M H church in this city Sunday evening.
Has gone home today after recent surgery and hospitalization. Campaign activity picks up as city election season begins, with candidates facing opponents getting involved in the race.
Unsettled forecast for Iowa with probable showers late tonight or Wednesday. Warmer tonight in the east and central portions. Social functions of winter, midnight meals, and sleep loss affect health. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as a tonic, clear blood, aid digestion, relieve fatigue. Tea or tablets, 35 cents. Atlantic Drug Co.
Skin diseases like eczema and tetter cause intense itching and smarting. Quick relief comes from applying Chamberlains Salve which allays itching instantly and has cured many cases. Sold by Atlantic Drug Co. ManZan Pile Remedy in a tube with nozzle for direct application. Guaranteed. Price details at W. T. Palmer & Co. Drug Store.
About five hundred people gathered at the Grant school on Cedar Street for a public test of the Kiiker-Bender spiral fire escape. The upper rooms housed 110 children. all exited in two minutes, single file, without incident. Citizens praised the spiral design and the school board purchase. Also advised readers to check cream of tartar baking powder labels for ingredients, promoting health and quality in cooking.
Fire destroyed the Thos. Mahew farm house nine miles south of Walnuts last Thursday night. Guss Herman and family narrowly saved all possessions. Property insured for a small amount. Also notes local improvements and travel and a Beccarive Cough Syrup advertisement by Palmer Drug Store.
Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Atlantis until 6 p m on April 6 1909 for lumber bricks sand gravel cement tile office supplies shovels brooms street tools barrels cylinders engines holler compound waste packing valves pipes coal and related items. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. T R Nichols City Clerk.
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