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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1909
Page
11
The city held its election today with lower turnout than expected but strong contests. Mayor A. W. Straight defeated challenger H. M. Boorman by 527 to 346, winning every ward. Ward totals recorded as 153, 127, 159, and 96 in the summary.
In the first ward James Stier, second ward Joe Burnea, and third ward Jacob Christensen were elected councilmen without opposition. Burnea’s strong showing nearly matched the combined mayoral votes. Crawford and Harlan at large and the attorney faced no contest, while Mayor Straight’s victory affected hopes for Boorman’s solid second ward.
In the third ward J. D. Goff defeated incumbent J. D. Fudge by 159 to 120. The mayoralty battle drew more attention though the council race held suspense until the final tally.
The mayoral outcome in the second unt surprised most observers, with residents reacting to the unexpected winner as results emerged. Local officials confirmed the final tally, noting the surprise shift in leadership and voter turnout.
George F. Lang defeats J. W. Laurenson and Wm. Campbell for assessor. Ward by ward totals show Lang collecting 316 votes, Laurenson 262, Campbell 273 in a three way contest. ward breakdown lists first ward 30 69 52, second 102 119, third 76 72.
The Atlantic District Epworth League Convention will be held in Stuart from June 14 to 16 with a detailed program including presentations, enrollments, multiple addresses by bishops and ministers, devotional services, sunrise watch, home and foreign missions talks, music, hospital work, and junior leagues led by church leaders such as Dr. Spencer Bishop Spellmeyer Rev. Chas Nye Rev. Peter Jacobs Dr. Nicholson and Rev. W H Cable.
In Montgomery county Grant and railroad tax election, 144 votes cast with 132 in favor. Friends of the railroad jubilant over the result as the city election centers on a five percent levy proposal.
The county treasurer’s office is crowded as large tax payments pour in ahead of the April 6 court session. Judge Woodruff makes his first appearance, while Recorder Mountain and Deputy Hobart handle a heavy March rush. The board of supervisors meets April 5, and assessors’ books will arrive soon. public notice of an April 3 auction at Star Barn by John Blake and other local updates appear among miscellaneous items.
The Bear Grove Lecture Course Association of Fletcher Chapel organized for the coming season at a township meeting Thursday evening. Officers elected are President R. B. Marker, Vice President D. P. Becker, Secretary B. M. Brown, Treasurer O. W. Peterson, Director M. A. Bell. Bell and the officers form the board of directors. The course last season did not fully pay, but entertainment was high quality and enjoyed by all.
Fred Steinke Co offers spring shapes in Derbyas described as handsome with hat prices at 2.50 3.00 or 3.59, indicating a local retail promotion for stiff hats.
Transfers record several properties with Wm J McVinua and wf to Andrew Larson, Laura V Smith and h to same, Wm J McVinua to Solomon L Hawks, John Short to Virgil Simpson, and Frank A Thurman to L W Pine trustee. Amounts include 8600 and 4000. Also notes committee to arrange band for Cass County Fair meeting.
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