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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
1
Citywide water shortage worsens as pressure drops force pumping from creek. Engineer Darnell arrives from Kansas City to diagnose air in pipes or other causes. Officials urge residents to limit consumption and boil water while work continues, with expectations of relief within 36 hours.
The Green River Utah Dispatch notes that prominent businessmen praise Green River as a prime fruit region. Anita banker J. C. Voorhees tours the valley calling conditions rich for peaches apples pears and melons and predicts future record yields.
Reports say Avoca officers captured a man who knocked Marshal LaRue down and broke jail, but LaRue found the detainee was not his man. Sheriff Duval’s bloodhounds failed to trail the correct suspect. the second pair followed a scent to a location west of the city before it was lost. Deputy Jack Grace later informed Avoca that the captured man was not the wanted person.
Miss Ruth Kimball and Master Glen Jones entertained their teacher and twenty eight friends yesterday from four o clock to seven thirty at the home of Ruth’s parents Ed Kimball. Games and supper followed and guests departed wishing for longer day and more birthdays for the hosts. Ruth is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Kimball and Glen is the son of Mr and Mrs Sam Jones.
The twelfth Pythian district of Iowa met at Griswold with about 100 members present from Cass, Guthrie, Audubon, and Adair counties. Notable speakers included Grand Chancellor Bilby and Supreme Representatives Porterfield and Salinger. Anita Lodge contributed a band and 50 delegates. refreshments were served and the event was deemed a grand success with members leaving inspired.
Last night the Atlantic High School junior class hosted by officers George Colter president May Frost vice president Mabel Collins secretary Vere Ringle treasurer and Clarence Beckhart sergeant at arms featured music social games and refreshments Souvenirs included kodak pictures of the officers.
Kensington Congregational plans a May 4 gathering at Mrs. George KE Pennell’s home. Mrs Pennell will be assisted by Mesdames Sanford Lewis Waddell Duval Dr Campbell Jones Newcomb Hedges Beatty and Misses Ayres Hewitt in hosting duties.
Governor A B Cummins will address residents Friday evening May 1 at 8 o'clock in the Masonic hall Atlantic. The lecture room event invites residents to hear him regardless of factional fepting. dat COMMITTEE.
The new hay loader features a straight chain, roller bearings, swath and windrow capabilities, and greater height for improved operation. S. H. Kirk promotes it as the best loader on the market.
Fair skies across Iowa with continued cool conditions and frost tonight. Forecast calls for chilly Saturday with possible frost in low areas as high pressure remains overhead. The pattern favors dry weather and light winds through the weekend.
Eighteen representatives attended a Carnegie Library meeting in the north reading room with Miss Adams presiding. Papers covered disinfectants, children in libraries, picture books, cataloging, and township extension of library privileges, ending with praise for Miss Adams and remarks by visiting library authorities.
Fred Arterburn alias George F. Howard escaped from the city jail after a struggle with Marshal LaRue. The six foot one inmate, light complected and tattooed on the left forearm, fled at about 6 am, leaving LaRue locked in the cell. A sheriff from Illinois is en route to reclaim him.
In this issue The News prints a line from the Melcher and Melcher ad stating fancy plaids and stripes all shades 18 inches 48 cents. The line should read fancy plains and stripes all shades 18 to 49 inches.
Sunday afternoon baseball matchup pits Council Bluffs against the Merchant's Greys in a keen local contest. Fans expect a tight game as both teams vie for early season bragging rights and possible regional standings.
A round up notes C J Sterring sells autos in town with recent sales at Hxira and Elliott. Olaf Remein of Marne starts a fine new residence on his farm north of town. Attorney H M Boorman leaves for St Paul to handle federal cases and will lecture in Austin on The Trial of Jesus.
Albert Johnson recently installed handsome new clothing cabinets in his new store room completing the furnishing of his attractive place. He runs one of the nicest stores in this section of the state and has reason to be proud.
James Hedges and a force of workmen return from Oakland to the vicinity of the city where they have erected a large barn on John Franks's farm. They will soon begin work on a new house for Fred Warren located north of the city.
KE J Young left the city yesterday on the noon flyer for Kansas City. From there he will travel to the western coast for a stay of some length. He carries the best wishes of many friends who hope for a pleasant trip and his eventual return to old Atlantic and Cass county.
Jake Weitzel to remove his billiard and pool hall from Walnut Street to the former Scholtz and Son room on Chestnut Street. He previously rented the building, Scholtz decided not to leave, but now has vacated and Weitzel has secured the space to fix up one of the nicest places in the state’s section.
Mr. Kandy plans a moving picture theater in the Eagles building on west Fourth street replacing the former Whipple and Shrock space. He will remodel the front and furnish the venue in metropolitan style, with the Hedges carpenter shop now in place nearby.
An instrument claimed as the last will and testament of Junius Childs was filed in probate yesterday. The will directs the property to remain with his wife for life and upon her death pass to their two daughters, Grace Temple of Lewis and Alice Schindel of South Omaha.
City attorney T. C. Whitmore married Ada Marie Baldwin of Joliet on a Wednesday evening. The couple left for a wedding trip to eastern points and plan to return home by May 15 at 708 Olive Street. Will Wissler of Town Trust and Savings Bank served as best man.
Dr H E Crosby of Stuart arrived in the city Wednesday evening from Delta Colorado where he had been on business and was a guest at the HH KH Bartley home overnight He reports frost damaged fruit trees in the Colorado region He and Mrs Bartley, who had been visiting at her parents home here, returned home yesterday morning.
Governor Cummins and party reach Cumberland this morning to a large crowd. He spoke an hour at Cumberland, focusing on school children. In Massena, several hundred gathered to hear him as band and autos arrived to greet the governor before the party proceeded to Atlantic for tonight's Masonic hall meeting.
A group of Walnut schoolteachers toured Atlantic schools today led by Miss Kearns high school principal and included Miss Patten assistant principal Miss Johnson sixth and seventh grade Miss Murphy fourth and fifth grades Miss Broughton second and third grades Miss Lewis primary and first grades and Miss Burke music teacher.
Shelby high school will host the Shelby team at Half Park on Saturday at 3 30 PM. Carroll had planned to play but postponed to next week, leaving Shelby to face the hoodoo despite high hopes of a strong crowd and a well contested game.
Chief Dale Morrow reports an invitation from Avoca fire department chief for local firemen to join Avoca's annual Firemen's Day on the 20th. Avoca celebrates with a parade grand ball and attractions under a city ordinance making the third Wednesday in May Firemen's Day. Atlantic boys likely to attend.
One week ago a fire destroyed Andrew Hennington’s barn near Roerbeck, burning four horses, six cattle, two sows, harness and equipment. Loss about 1500, insured by Elk horn Mutual. Cause unknown. A smoke house at George McGee’s Ivarkey Grove place, used for fruit protection smudge, also burned. Loss about 200, uninsured.
Dr T B Morris returned to the city last evening with Miss McCormick sister of George McCormick who has been very ill. Mrs Dooley who had nursed the sick lady also accompanied them to Beloit Kan and will look after Miss McCormick. The latter is very ill and fears are entertained for her recovery.
Ellizabeth Daly, agent, advertises a second hand upright piano taken in exchange on a new Story and Clark. Priced at 135 dollars with payment terms offered. Locate at 3819 Chestnut Street.
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