Avoca Fire Devastates Opera House Block. Loss Exceeds 20000
Fire origin in William Blust livery barn near Rock Island yards threatens Avoca business district. Losses exceed $20,000 with major damage to A Hoogenwoning opera house block and stock losses across several firms including Atlantic Produce, George H. Griffith, and Merritt Barnes. Fire discovered about 8:30 pm. strong south wind hampered efforts. four men evacuated horses and vehicles. Firefighters from Harlan and Atlantic fought interior blazes as the roof and then ceiling gave way. despite risks, fire was brought under control and the opera house block left in ruins.
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Avoca, Ja
William Blust
Rock Island
Avoca Tate
A. Hoogenwoning
Opera House
Atlantic Produce Company
Blust
George H. Griffith
Roscoe Barton
H. Norton
Merritt Barnes
B. &. Wilcox
W. E. Campbell
Norton Implement Warehouse
Harlan and Atlantic
Walnut
R. W. Averett
Atlantic
Harlan
Moogenwonlug
Meredith Candidacy Feared by Cass County Lines
The Register notes Representative C. A. Meredith of Cass county will announce his candidacy for representative and seeks reelection. Meredith chaired the railroad committee, praised for advancing railroad regulation through its bills. Meantime, a fire at the Opera House district destroyed stock valued around 6000 dollars, with swift response from Atlantic and Harlan departments and rapid transit to the scene.
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Meredith
Register
C. A. Meredith
Cass County
House of Representatives
Telephone War Ahead as Central Energy System Planned
The Bell or Iowa Telephone Co and Musson Bros compete for local dominance. Bell plans to spend thousands on a new switchboard and cables, replacing the old system with a central energy setup. Crews begin in Carroll, then move to the city within a week, signaling a hard-fought business campaign by both firms.
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Atlantic
Bell
Iowa Telephone Company
Musson Bros
Tthe Lonal Exchange
Carroll
Mussons
Fragmentary Name List Amid Historic Trade Ledger
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and locations such as Atlantic, Walnut, Omaha, Des Moines, Chicago, and Minneapolis. The text appears to catalog names with partial affiliations or addresses, including towns like Red Oak, Davenport, and Burlington, with several paired or married entries implied but largely unreadable.
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Atlantice
Benjamin Smart
Lewis
Chas. M. Clark
Walnut
Occidental
H. A. Dinnick
Red Oak
Fred Adams
Cumberland
Toree
Omaha
J. Wals
Davenport
D. P. Hlogan
Massent
F .Faber
Minnie Westrope
Grant
J. P. Pinkerk
Des Moines
H. Harhart
Hxiva
George A. Bubick
Louis City
A. J. Burnham
Griswold
M. H. El-iott
Lewis Pullman
John Peterson
Elkhorn
W. &. Conner
Ft. Dodge
John Sheson
Harlan
C. F. Phipps
Chicago
A.T. Drinkle
Oskaloosa
T. F. Graham
Minneapolis
Art Bagnall
J. H. Frawley
Seevers says Iowa 2-cent fare ruled unconstitutional
Des Moines reports that Hon. George W. Seevers of Minneapolis, general counsel for several Hawley railroads, says the U S Supreme Court ruling striking Minnesota rate laws unconstitutional applies in Iowa. He notes the 2-cent fare suit against Iowa stands in federal court with Minnesota precedent cited by Attorney General Young, who argues state laws may be void as resolutions under federal injunction. Justice Harlan dissented, warning of undermining sovereign state officers duties. The decision rejects Minnesota freight rates and 2-cent fare, while critiquing penalties as potentially harsh for multiple offenses.
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Register-Leader
George W. Seevers
Minneapolis
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Iowa Central
Hawley
Des Moines
United States Supreme Court
Minnesota
Iowa
Seevers
Young
Supreme Court
Harlan
William Chrisman Announces Reele ction Bid and Health Concerns
In a public letter from Atlantic Iowa on March 26 1908 William Chrisman states he may seek re election as Cass County treasurer but cites serious health declines and contemplates resignation after his term. He assures the office will run efficiently regardless of his health and thanks supporters. He notes public duty and asks not to shirk responsibilities while addressing fellow candidates. The piece ends with an ad for Deering and Sons store inviting readers to visit.
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Cass County
William Chrisman
Atlantic
Jawa
Atlantic Firemen Responded Quickly to Avoca Fire
Atlantica Fire Department dispatched quickly as word of Avoca fire arrived. Thirty five volunteers boarded switch engine and box car to reach Avoca in thirty five minutes, stopping at Marne and Walnut. By the time they arrived, fire was already under control. they carried nine hundred feet of hose. Harlan fire department sent its steamer in support.
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Atlantica 'Tire Department
Avoca
Rock Island
Atlantic
Marne
Walnut
Avoca Department
Harlan Department
Postmaster Enthusiastic on San Luis Valley Prospects
Postmaster W C Williams recently returned from the San Luis Valley in Colorado speaks glowingly of the region. He notes enormous crops and large hog and sheep industries, land at about 30 dollars per acre unmilled and 70 dollars for improved plots. Wheat oats and potatoes are strong, elevation near 7000 feet, modest fruit potential, thriving towns, fenced farms. He plans another visit and may buy land.
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W. C. Williams
San Luis Valley
Colorado
Greeley
Williams
Plain drunk fined by Mayor Straight in police court
Keyser property on Maple Street sold to J D Goff. State pharmacy exam in Des Moines next April. J P Pinkerton, master mechanic at Valley Junction, in city for duties. Evening News circulation reported at 1011. Knights of Pythias district convention planned for Griswold. W W Town declines to contest divorce. will settle debts when possible. Uldrich Seed Corn Tester Co. busy at Third and Walnut. orders doubled from last year. Advertising envelopes for firemen’s journey and carnival in use. two days slated for record Atlantic Imus. Joe Lindemann injured in Bear Grove hay accident with three broken ribs. Avoca fire honors local firemen. Bell Telephone reports minor damage to lines. Iowa Railroad Commission en route to Neda to examine crossing matter. Goss drug store undergoing renovations with new fountain, show cases, and wall portraits by Hems Kaid.
Notable Banquet for Taft in Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs plans an elaborate welcome for Secretary William H Taft on his April 7 visit. A Grand hotel banquet is set with $4 plates, jewelry displays, and a notable gathering of state leaders and prominent Republicans invited. Taft will speak along with other well known figures.
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Council Bluffs, Ja
Specelal
Council Bluffs Commercial Lab
Willam H. Taft
Grand Hovel
Eelta
Java
Banduet
Taft
Formal Announcement and Local Meetings
The paper notes the formal announcement of C A Meredith as a candidate for the Republican nomination for state representative. County W M A lodges will meet in the city on Wednesday to select delegates for the state convention on May 1, with expected representation from every lodge in the county. A W Goodspeed Ill A H Godspeed, the well known auctioneer, is very ill at his home with inflammatory rheumatism and heart trouble. he has been bedridden and weak, but hope remains for his recovery. Mrs Worthing Goes Home Mrs B Worthing, hospitalized for two weeks after an operation, has been discharged home greatly improved today.
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C. A .Meredith
Office of Representative
W. A
Order
A. W. Goodspeed
A. H. Godspeed
Worthing
Directors Hold Meeting Atlan tic Northern Southern Board
The board of directors met at the company office last evening and disposed of several matters. Arrangements were made for the depot at the Heiken place and the contract will be drawn up and signed today.
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The
Atlantic, Northern and Southern
Heiken Place
Katherine Ridgeway This Evening at M. B. E. Church
The Katherine Ridgeway company appears at the M B E church this evening and only a small audience is expected.
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Katherine Ridgeway
Katherine Ridgeway Company
M. BE
Musson Bros Announces Extended Phone Lines to Omaha
The Musson Bros. announce their telephone lines now connect with North Omaha allowing people to call that city. The update expands regional reach and facilitates direct communication with residents and businesses there.
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Omaha
Musson Bros
North
Social Events Gather For Local Groups
Miss Edith Gillesp edits the social column. The Pythian Sisters met at Mrs. Charles Black’s home on Hast Fifth Street with judge games and a short social session. Mrs. Frank Cox hosted her daughter Mrs. M. Knudson of Harlan for four tales of five hundred, followed by lunch. Laura, Lawyer Circle Ladies of the I. A. R. gathered at Mrs. Win. Crisman’s on South Chestnut for work and social time with charity refreshments. The H.W. club met with roll call and current events, featuring a talk on The Slums of the Cities by G. Robertson.
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Pythian Sisters
Charles Black
Hast Fifth Street
Frank Cox
Laura
H.W Ty ‘Club
C. A. Huffstadt
Alps
G. I. Robertson
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Tiremens
Tire Business
Love Produce Company
Emmate Maier
RE. E. Wilcox
Opera
Launcelot Gabbo
Business—New Central Energy Sys
Deering & Sons
Acorn
Tion
Ishort
State Pharmacy Commission
J. P. Pinkerston
Valley Junction
Evening News
K.P
Knights of Pythias
W. W. Town
Uldrich Seed Corn Tester Company
Third and
Walnut Streets
Joe Lindemann
Bear Grove Township
Pottawattamie
Hell
M. N. Hahn
Bell Telephone Company
Railroad Commission
Towa
Goss
Jlems Kai
Interes Ia
Mir
Iis
Council Bluffs Commercial
Edith Gillesp
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