Massena Firm Buys Waters Line And Adds Stockholders
The Massena Independent Telephone Co. announces a deal with Waters line representatives to purchase the Waters line and make Waters Mine stockholders become Massena stockholders. New Massena investors include Jas Collins and wife, Mrs Collins, Mrs Margaret Clinton, Wm Clinton, C M Cox, F L Wright, T T Waters, J B Barry, Jas Callen, and Tee Waters. The merger increases stockholders by ten and renters by about six. Also, Miss Geneva Robinson wed Mr Chris L Way at the Robinson home with Rev W H Larrick officiating and a wedding feast. The couple will housekeep at Steinmetz farm owned by Mr Robinson. Miss Caroline McKee wed Charley Edwards in Greenfield with limited relatives witnessing. Robert Garside sold an 80 acre farm to his brother Harry for 110 per acre, moving to Massena. A belated item notes the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Fred Slocum on March 18. Also advertised: Merry Widow hats at Mrs Goodell’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas Sena Independent Telephone Co
Waters
Massena Company
Waters Mine
Massena Independent Telephone Co
Jas. Collins
Collins
Margaret Clinton
Wm. Clinton
C. M. Cox
F. L. Wright
T. T. Waters
J. B. Barry
Jas. Callen
Tee Waters
Geneva Robinson
H. Robinson
Chris L. Way
W. H. Larrick
R. C. F. Chambers
Griswold
Steinmetz
Robinson
Caroline McKee
W. T. McKee
Charley Edwards
Adair County
Greenfield
Clara Edwards
Robert Garside
Harry
Massena
Fred Slocum
Iowa follows through on state exhibit for National Corn Exposition
The Iowa Commission plans a state wide effort for the National Corn Exposition in Omaha December 10 to 18 1908. Iowa shares hosting with Nebraska via Council Bluffs and aims to maximize premiums from a $25000 purse. Leaders coordinate county participation, select top seed and uniform corn type to boost community prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Commission
Omaha
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Nebraska
Alfalfa Hay Priced at 45 Cents Per Bale
James Aston advertises alfalfa hay at 45 cents per bale. Local seller lists price and contact for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JAS
ASTON
Reserved Seats For Simpson Conservatory Orchestra
The Simpson Conservatory Orchestra at the Methodist Church Thursday evening April 2 is reputed as the best of its kind in the west. Reserved seats go on sale tomorrow at 7 am at Miss Parsons drug store. Admission is 35 cents. A five cent cigar found at Atlantic Drug Co. tagged Travana fired. Eyerly's BE, B. 310.
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Simpson Conservatory
Methodist Church
Simpson
West
Miss Parsons Drug Store
Atlantic Drug Co
Eyerly
Filings in April Term District Court 114 Two New Cases
The April term filings total 114 cases with 26 new ones. J C Christensen vs AE Rasmussen and wife Jena Rasmussen seeks 400 dollars on a note secured by real estate mortgage. Trials listed include Smith vs Wishart Despres Company vs B Bricker and others with the grand jury called for April 9 and trial juries for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
J. C. Christensen
P. Rasmussen
Jena Rasmussen
Smith
Wishart
Ritz
Rae
Despres & Company
B. Bricker
State of Iowa
B. A. Goodspeed
Union Bank
Spies
Rogge
Scott and Wyckoff
Citizens Savings Bank
Palmer
Floto
C. R. I and P
L. F. Hinman
Avoca Tribune Endorses J B Rockafellow for District Judge
The Avoca Tribune praises Attorney J B Rockafellow of Atlantic as a strong, unbiased candidate for district judge. It notes his broad views, good physique, and clean private and public records, asserting he would serve creditably and deserves the nomination. Smoke the E B Havana filled 5e at Atlantic Drug Co. d310
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca Tribune
J. B. Rockafellow
Atorney J. B. Rockafellow
Atlantic
Avoca
Rockafellow
E. B
Havana
Atlantic Drug Co
Land title cloud in Crawford Buena Vista and Sac counties
From Cass County comes a report of a letter from Tait and Jackson lawyers of Sac City to County Auditor Herbert about a large land holding across Crawford, Buena Vista and Sac counties. A portion was quit claimed in 1864 to the American Emigrant company, but a cloud remains on the present holders’ title. The board of supervisors will consider this matter at its next meeting. Also noted is a plug for a Havana smoke from Atlantic Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tait & Jackson
Sac City
Herbert
Crawford
Buena Vista
Sac
Board of Supervisors
American Emigrant Company
Hotel Arrivals List Large City Guests at Local Inn
A long hotel arrivals page lists guests from Kansas City Racine Wis Chicago Lincoln Neb Freeport Illinois Anita Omaha St Louis Des Moines Ottumwa Des Moines Plainfield New Jersey and other places. Names include Park W M Lee E B Shakeshesky C Crosby M Sherman B D Yarger H W Chehock son Pullman W W Gregg D H Finch W H Carey C H Baker A G Rowell Ben Shaw F E Brewyer Tevis Ed Stutz John V Patterson L J White Dorothy Woods Katherine Crego and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
John V. Patterson
Omaha
L. J. White Walnut
J. E. McDaniel
Des Moines
J. W. Walker
J. E. McDonald
Osceola
Guy E. Weaver
Lewis
C. J. Mickelson
Plainfield
N. J
W. J. Woods
Dorothy Woods
Katherine Crego and Son
H. M. Holden
Girl of the Streets” Company
A. ©. Young and Wife
J. H. Pardee
C. J. Milcher
Des
Alpines
Pleasing Recital at Vose Hall Under Miss Wagner
A Saturday evening program at Vose hall organized by Miss Pearl Wagner drew a large audience. The lineup included vocal solos by Pennessie M. Lowell and Eva Long, piano numbers by Rosco Wagner and Duets by Miss Wagner with Jennie Smiley, plus a cornet solo, violin obligato, and multiple other pieces culminating in notice that the next recital will be given by Mrs. Clarence Hedges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vose Hall
Miss Pearl Wagner
Kurtzmann
Pennessie M. Lowell
Jennie Smiley
Barnard
G. R. Miller
Mascheroni
Bessie M. Lowell
Miss McCall
Galop Marche
Ilazigmac
Pearl Wagner
Marie Niles
Carrie Hupp
D'Harbelot
Alyward
Clarence Hedges
Walnut street machinist injured in Cadillac crank accident
Peter Lynch, a Walnut street machinist, is hospitalized after a crank handle on his Cadillac suddenly sprang back, tearing his forehead nose and mouth. Thirty stitches were required to close the wounds, and doctors expect a quick recovery. Lynch has many friends hoping he resumes duties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Lynch
Walnut Street
Campbell
Peter
Hogs Reach $6.00 in Chicago Market Rally
In Chicago hog trading today hogs touched the $6.00 level for the first time since the panic began. The move signals a return to earlier price levels and brings relief to hog men who estimate better profits ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Social events under Edith Gillespie editor note
The P H O Sisterhood met Saturday at Mrs F M Alexander’s home with a short business session and a paper on George W Cable read by Mrs F B Whipple. Social hour and refreshments followed. Mrs Milo Smith of Council Bluffs attended. Mrs F W Porterfield hosted a formal gathering for her daughter, a Karte Gesellschafs reunion with twelve guests and a three course supper. Out of town guests included Mrs & O Bruington, Mrs Hugh Reinig, and Miss Altie Cook. A World Herald note previews more plans for Mrs Williams and Miss Mayme Findley of Atlantic with luncheons and a Dundee dinner for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. O. Sisterhood
F. M. Alexander
George W. Cable
F. B. Whipple
George Highley
Alexander
Milo Smith
Council Bluffs
A. F
F. W. Porterfield
Bridge
O. Bruington
Hugh Reinig
Griswold
Altie Cook
Maine
Omaha World-Herald
Williams
Mayme Findley
Atlantic
G Noble
F. S. Qwen
Thompson
Omaha Club
G. H. Payne
Dundee
Omaha News
City Health Meeting to Discuss Health Rules
The Atlantic city council acting as a board of health will convene this evening to hear Dr Porterfield report and consider new health regulation rules. One measure calls for periodic inspection of all slaughter houses to safeguard public health. Read the Evening News.
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Board of Health
Sevveral
Porterfield
Atlantic
E. B. Havana cigar sold by Atlantic Drug Co
Atlantic Drug Co markets the E. B. Havana single serving 5e cigar with claims of unique flavor. The ad notes the product is available locally and appeals to repeat smokers who seek a lasting smoking experience.
Weather Forecast for Iowa Tonight and Tuesday
The forecast for Iowa calls for cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday. Expect overcast conditions with limited sun and mild temperatures across the state. Continuous light winds and a chance of isolated drizzle in northern areas.
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Iowa
Chester Gillette Executed For Grace Brown Murder
Chester Gillette was hanged in Auburn prison following his conviction for the murder of Grace Brown. The electrocution proceeded without incident this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillette
Grace Brown
Auburn Prison
Pleasant Physic Pills Ad by Atlantic Drug Co
An advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for a mild pleasant cathartic effect. The Atlantic Drug Co. drug store offers free samples to interested customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Atlantic Drug Co
New Tile Floor Underway at Goss Drug Store
Short news items report improvements with a new tile floor at Goss drug store and note the project will enhance the storefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goss Drug Store
Local News Briefs Include Health Update and Elections
A. H. Goodspeed shows marked improvement today after a serious illness. Grinnell-bound students Miss Mary Nichols, Miss Georgia Bunton, Miss Ena Hamot, and Keith Murray depart during vacation. Len Gardner and wife welcome a new baby girl in Chicago. County towns run municipal elections, with Griswold and Anita in tight races. Atlantic not voting under a new law. W. J. Morrow visits his son near Little Rock before Omaha trip. condolences to Charles Fisher on his brother’s death in Burwell. Walter Scheel achieves thirty second degree Masonry in Des Moines. Moving picture fire scare cited from Council Bluffs. two operators injured.
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Mary Nichols
Georgia Bunton
Railroads Ordered to Connect Tracks at Harlan
The railroad commissioners ordered the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, Chicago Great Western, and Chicago and Northwestern lines to connect their tracks at Harlan. This aims to eliminate transfer trouble and expense when freight is moved and passengers wish to switch railways after arriving on another line.
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Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Chicago Great Western
Chicago and Northwestern
Harlan
Lame Shoulder Relief Ad Promotes Chamberlain Liniment
A brief advertisement touts Chamberlain's Liniment as effective for a lame shoulder whether from sprain or rheumatic pains. It advises liberal application with vigorous rubbing at each use and claims quick relief, noting sale by Atlantic Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Atlantic Drug Co
Local residents and visitors noted in daily roundup
Personal items show Miss Lizzie Daly visiting in Omaha and C E Hansen handling business in Colorado. Several others travel for errands, court cases, or visits inGriswold, Scranton and Osceola with subscriptions renewed and family plans announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Daly
Omaha
E Hansen
Colorado
P. T. Stafford
Harlan
Gus Krause
Casey
Irvin Dilley
Cumberland
H. M. Boorman
Hebron
Neb
Silver Aluminum Jelly Moulds Free Promotion
Advertises free silver aluminum jelly moulds with JELL-O. Circulars in each package show patterns. JELL-O sold by grocers at 10 cents per package. notes to not accept substitutes and warns of disappointment.
Care of Children's Teeth At Annual Dental Visit
Advice urges taking children to the dentist yearly and selecting a dentist as one chooses a family doctor to receive guidance on best care.
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Fcho
Merry Widow
MRS
OWA
Trict Court
E. Z
Sac, Crawford and
Buena
Vista
Cass County
Edith Gillespie
Auburn
N. Y
Chester
Exira
Fred Wilken
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Albert Borens
Albert Johnson
Walter Roberts
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Duval
A. H. Goodspeed
A. H
Len Gardner
Miss
Cass
Anita
W. J. Morrow
Little Rock
Ark
Dale Morrow
Mr. Morrow
Manning Monitor
E. G. Fisher
Burwell
Charles Fisher
Mr. Fisher Wen
Grand Island
Mr. Fisher
Walter Seheel
Walter
United States
Council Blutts
Frank Nebe
C. B. Clovis
J. G. Whitney
F. P. Dilger
Here
H. Grulke
Frank Thurman
Villisca
Mrs. Thurman
Gertrude Barnard
Scranton
John Kelly
Wm. Smith
Mr. Smith
Gail Garretson
The
Bluffs
Turner
Grinell
Howard Marshall
Howard’s
Grinnell
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Chehock
Checock
I. Hansen
Audubon
Nels Knutesen
Linn Street
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