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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1909
Page
5
The Clark Brande partner shop proprietor at Fourth and Chestnut streets joins the Greys as a speedy addition to the pitching and outfield. Ralph Hammond is noted for outfield potential and the team eyes strengthened defense and offense this season.
A fragmented rural town page notes dry wood for sale at about 20 cords, price 2.25 per cord delivered, plus ads for Uncle Tom Cabin showings, theater plans, furniture and rugs, a concert by a local orchestra, banana offer, a funeral notice, a rental for ten acres near Anita, and a Marian Brice marriage in Red Oak. Also mentions measles in Griswold, a death, a library benefit, and a Rocky Mountain Amalgam ad.
The Rev Benson lectures are described as worthwhile with an optimistic outlook. He weaves philosophy into his talk, praised by all who heard it. Meanwhile a serious measles outbreak in Griswold's Underwood family led to pneumonia in the mother, plunging relatives from LeMars Arispe Council Bluffs into the crisis as five children recover.
The Next Show presents the Beulah Poynter dramatized Lena Rivers at the opera house Wednesday May. The Mary J Holmes novel has millions who read and saw the play, with a competent cast. Wanted middle aged woman or competent girl to assist in general housework dining room or to do cooking at Wiota Hotel Wiota Iowa.
D A Shuter, general agent in Atlantic Iowa, urges readers to buy Nebraska Corn Belt lands now as he forecasts rising values. He touts smooth, rich soil, asserts current prices yield high future returns, and promises to continue handling lands though this will be last week his ad runs in the paper. He invites readers to see him for good land at low prices.
Grover Babcock, who served about four months of a fifteen month sentence for assault with great bodily injury, has been released on parole by Governor Carroll due to severe chronic illness. He left for Hot Springs Ark after release. Babcock attacked John Gittings last fall in Griswold, was captured after fleeing, pleaded guilty, and was fined 350 dollars.
Two items from the Nampa Idaho Leader-Herald note local interest: Ed Thurlman of Carroll Iowa bought Albert Young's place near Anlles east of town and will occupy it next year. George B Berg and family from Attatic Iowa are in town, planning a Seattle trip and a summer return to the Nampa valley.
The bank issued a statement in response to the comptroller of the currency, reporting a splendid showing and urging careful study from all interested in the bank’s development and prospects.
A United States revenue man investigated Massena for intoxicating liquors brought into town during last year’s fair. The inquiry seeks the quantity and sale activity, hinting at possible enforcement action.
Edwin Engle King, 22, of Fairfield, Washington, died April 22 from scarlet fever. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Byelking, well known in this county. The death was reported by a letter to LN. Brown in this city notes he left here December first with his parents for Fairfield. He was a nephew of Mr. Brown and had many friends in the area extend sympathy.
The letter from Mr Brooks of Redlands California reports Dr BB Hill, former pastor of the Congregational church, has erysipelas while visiting National City California. He does not think himself in danger, but friends in town should be informed of his illness.
The high school baseball team traveled to Audubon this morning with faculty members Miss Temple and Miss Hammon and scorer Hubert Pressnall. The game ended early to let local players catch the afternoon train home.
John C. Connelly and H C Lewis of Massena vicinity conducted a land trade. Lewis acquires a 240 acre farm two miles west of Massena. Connelly takes a 120 acre farm in Edna township, currently occupied by Lewis.
The year and a half old daughter of Thomas Thompson and his Elk Horn wife died Thursday morning after a lingering illness described as erysipelas. She was the couple’s only child.
The Ald Society of the ME church in Kensington will host an entertainment at the church on a date to be announced. Members and guests are invited to attend in support of church activities and community fellowship.
Anita high school debaters Glenn Campbell Lynn Robison and Harold Danchard defeated the local team John Sievers Guy Kirk and Chas Grobee on the question of Federal control over interstate corporations. Judges praised Anita’s delivery while Atlantic’s argument was deemed strong. Attendance was solid and boys expect favorable finances. Next Friday Atlantic debates Extra high school on the same topic with Vere Ringle Frank Hartman and George Colter. Gas bill notice issued for May 4 opening of uptown office with cash discounts through May 10.
Mr John W McGrath and Miss Ann Irene Watters were wed on April 28 at St Timothy’s Catholic church in Reno. A noon reception followed at the bride’s father Thomas T Watters home. The groom resides with his parents in Atlantic and will begin housekeeping there after marriage. the bride is from North Adams and Massena, educated at local schools and Cornell Bluffs Academy, later a teacher.
Mrs AM Millard traveled to Cumberland to visit her sister Mrs J B Frink. Mrs John Redding near Grinwood is reported improving after an appendicitis operation performed three weeks ago. Lawrence Wakefield recently returned from a Nebraska visit of one week. The weather there was somewhat better, though still poor. Harold Warren son of L W Warren and wife visited from Lewis for a short time and the News enjoyed a pleasant call from him.
An ad copy promotes Hol- Reely Mountain Tea Tablets 35 tablets by Ing' Imptlnes with claims of a feeling of leaping and bound through the body, suggesting the product makes you feel and act younger. The text markets the pills as a course to rejuvenation and vitality.
Local column reports visitors and travels across Griswold. Mrs C Baughman and Mrs G H Adams visit, and Samuel Miller in poor health. Ed Davis returns from aiding ill sister Sarah Redding. Norfork Nebraska visits by Mrs Grant Mackvill. Funeral attendance for G O Whitcomb. Quarantine families in Noble township improving. Mrs Mina Schofield in Blanchard. Mrs R G Phelps visits Attande rie. Tom Cottrell moves to Car Hotel area. George Barness eyes City Hotel opening. more eating space discussed. Mrs Harry Gordon heads west for health with husband. Mrs Linna Dennie ill. C W West buys remaining West grocery stake. Griswold endures a severe hailstorm damaging windows and property. Wayne Stennett visits old friends. Mrs John Morton and Cassie Allison noted. Ross Goudy travels to Oklahoma to scout business, Conklin plans autos. Rev E C Benson delivers sermon. S W Johnson preaches at Central Church. Mrs Ed Wilson west of Er Not visits kin. W I Edwards returns from Chicago goods trip.
Restaurant business for sale. Indicates willingness to sell to buyers interested in purchasing the establishment. Includes unclear phrasing and contact details likely needed to express interest and arrange viewings.
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