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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
5
George Franklin, new manager of the Merchants' Greys, has lined up several strong opponents for the coming weeks. The Coronas visit tomorrow, Lincoln Western League plays here on May 17, Des Moines Pikers follow on May 31, and Omaha Originals on June 7. Ed Reece, a versatile player, is joining midweek to bolster the squad.
A C Jones of Hot Springs and L A Dawson of Pine Bluff were chosen as delegates to the Republican national convention in Chicago by the congressional convention here. Jones defeated E H Vance 33 to 19 for the honor, with Dawson backed by Jefferson and nearby counties. Delegates were uninstructed, with sentiment favoring Taft at the start but allowing liberty to vote as best judged in Chicago.
O B Parker and wife to John A Coppack by deed dated 4 25 08 lots 29 30 31 block 9 Griswold 700 dollars. Michael Waters and others to E C Swab by deed dated 4 30 08 lots 7 and 8 block 6 Atl 600. William M Binkley by deed dated 5 1 08 lots 10 to 16 inclusive block 3 3d add Gris sub to liens 9400. Leona Knapp and husband to F M De Vore by deed dated 57 08 lot 3 block 53 Atl 1500.
vp E O Meet Chapter A F P E O held a post noon meeting with Mrs T G Steinke on West Sixth Street. A brief business session preceded a literary program featuring papers on three American writers. Mrs J A Shrock spoke on Edmund Clarence Stedman, Mrs L W Niles on Richard Watson Gilder, and Mrs J L Winne on Richard Henry Stoddard.
Advertises free silver aluminum jelly moulds with each JELL-O package. Moulds shown in circulars, available mainly in cities, while supplies last. JELL-O dessert mix priced at 10 cents per package. warns against substitutes.
Chris Christensen, the street sprinkler man, was unable to obtain water today and therefore could not perform his duties for the public.
Miss Ingleborg Anker wife of Rev. Anker and Rev. Schmidt were married in Elkhorn with many friends attending. Town decorations included stars and stripes as the couple left for Blair. Local telephonists C Peterson and Fred Anderson visited Omaha for repairs. Nurse Miss Lucy Leib from Audubon tends Mrs. Mads Nelson ill. Mrs. Chris Jorgenson dies after brief illness. funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. in town. husband died about a year ago. Hal Mantz of Audubon visited on business.
The Atlantic Evening News notes a Sunday mail car on the Audubon branch line was discontinued and north branch mail will be carried in the baggage car on Sundays. Mrs Taft traveling to Nampa to join her son Robert fell ill in Ogden and stopped there.
L. E. Deemer, brother of Judge Deemer and a soldier in the Philippines, died at sea while returning to the United States. His remains will be brought to San Francisco. He was 34 years old. May 13.
St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 3 to 2 while Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 4 to 3 in National League play.
The Evening News reports a rise in circulation, noting gains since yesterday due to several new subscribers added over the past days. The paper highlights growth attributed to reader response and ongoing subscription efforts.
American League action shows New York beating Boston 3 to 0 while Washington defeats Philadelphia 3 to 2 in separate results.
In Kansas City the game ended Kansas City 5 Columbus 4 in ten innings. St Paul beat Louisville 7 2. Minneapolis defeated Indianapolis 5 1. Toledo triumphed over Milwaukee 7 2.
The Journal-Herald reports a committee circulating a petition to sale stock in the new Odd Fellows hall and opera house. If the required amount is raised, Avoca will have one of the finest Odd Fellows halls and opera houses in the state.
In a Western League game, Sioux City routed Des Moines 7 to 1. Sioux City jumped ahead early and maintained control, with standout pitching and timely hits powering the lopsided victory. Des Moines struggled to answer as Sioux City widened the score in each inning.
Miss Frankie Glass, residing in this city, will assume duties next year teaching seventh and eighth grades. She was elected at Audubon Wiota and Exira and accepted the Extra position after teaching at Wiota this year. She is regarded as an especially competent teacher, with strong demand for her services.
Mrs. Burnett wife of Rev. Burnett of Dexter and sister of Mrs. A K Coomes of this city is very ill in a Des Moines hospital. She was operated on for a gathering in the head and at first seemed better. Recently she has worsened and friends fear for her recovery.
The town of Marne submitted its assessment books showing 43 polls under 45, 15 male dogs and 2 female, $1,180 in new buildings, 25 vehicles valued at $668, $29,516 in merchandise, $14,048 in corporation stock, $52,872 in moneys and credits, $60 in watches, and $1,400 in musical instruments. Personal value listed at $83,444 with assessable value $20,863.
William Bintner's son in law M L Noel writes from Gregory County South Dakota that Lucas post office has closed and a new town named Mullen has been started with Noel named as the first postmaster.
Judge Macy informed Clerk of the Courts in Clovis that he cannot attend by the 11th. The court, planned to reconvene then, will instead reconvene on Thursday the 14th at 9 o clock in the morning.
Beryl Nutter, son of F. M. Nutter and his wife, reports that he has re-enlisted in the regular army. He again joins the artillery battalion stationed at Fort Worden, Wash. He expresses satisfaction with the service and says he is doing well.
Reports from Kansas City say J. L. Gillespie, operated on yesterday, remains in danger as uremic poisoning has developed. The surgeon remains hopeful due to the patient’s notable vitality, and friends in the city wish for a speedy recovery.
Community notes from The Atlantic Evening News recount visits and errands in Wiota, Anita, Lewis, Des Moines, and other nearby towns. Local residents and officials such as Cal Nordman, Mrs. Coomes, Ralph Harrison, S. Anker, W. B. Taylor, C. R. Graham, Liz Collins, Mike Conway, James McMahon, J. M. Brewster, Miss Bess Myers, Miss Hunt, J. B. Rockafellow, C. M. Blakesley, Walter Stafford, G. M. McAvoy, J. D. Simpson, Dr. A. A. Beck, Mrs. Chris Anderson, George Wissler, Attorney Lynch, Bertha Johnson and others are noted as visiting, shopping, or conducting business in town. The item also mentions a juvenile ball game trip to Lewis and anticipation of masking Lewis’ scalp as a boastful challenge.
Miss Grace Young announces the opening of a shorthand and typewriting office with L O Glass at the former Whipple and Shrock stand on Chestnut and Fourth streets. The venture calls public patronage and provides phone 169 for inquiries.
A Sunday baseball clash pits the Coronas against the Merchants Greys. Local fans are invited to attend as both teams seek a win to boost standings and city pride.
A benefit dance was held last evening at Hibernian hall for the degree team of the local M W A camp. The Northwestern orchestra furnished music and there was good attendance and a pleasant time.
A local baseball clash pits the Coronas against the Merchants’ Greys on Sunday at the city field. Both teams seek a decisive win to boost standings as fans pack the stands.
Joe S. Niles son of J. W. Niles and wife departed this morning for Oklahoma City to join Durham Electric Supply company. He accepted a good salary and is expected to prove a valuable addition to the firm, with a strong record of success.
Dawson from Glad inchie rents former Whipple and Shrack building and prepares for a first class cigar store and pool hall. He plans to open around June 1.
Assessor George W Townie submits books showing Atlantic’s 1900s assessment figures. Notable categories include 525 polls under 45, 206 vehicles, 278,434 in merchandise, 702,740 in moneys and credits, and an assessable value of 1,048,488 with a gain over last year of about 200,000.
In Council Bluffs on May 9 Judge Macy adjourned the H V Battey ouster case until Monday morning due to the death of John M Pusey, brother in law of defense attorney Emmet Tinley who asks to be excused. Witness C J Richman the expert accountant testified on records from the clerkship as deputy treasurer Christensen and others discussed clerk fees and past customs of clerks retaining complete fee records.
The committee traveled to Grant and vicinity to promote southern extension of the line. Local people they met show strong interest and committees were appointed to circulate petitions. A Corning delegation met Villisca residents to push Corn ing's line. Directors will meet Friday night to hear trip reports and next steps.
Water service is off for most of the day while new suction mains are connected to the east wells. It is expected to resume before evening as the work nears completion. The east well connections finish the new mains project and the installation of the new pump will not take long once it arrives.
The Carroll high school baseball team arrived in the city this afternoon to clash with the local high school team at the ball grounds this afternoon. A reception for the visitors will be held at Vose hall this evening hosted by local boys and the high school faculty.
Increasing cloudiness across Iowa with a chance of showers on Sunday. Tonight, the west portion will see a gradually rising temperature as winds shift and humidity rises.
Various churches in the city announce services and choir music for Sunday. German Evangelical schedules Sunday school at 9 30 am while no sermon will be given as the pastor preaches at Audubon. Regular service returns next Sunday May 17 with Pastor G F Braun leading.
The pastor will preach both morning and evening in the Methodist church tomorrow. The morning sermon is titled Enlarged Vision and the evening sermon Some Things Which No Man in Atlantic Can Do. Epworth League class meeting and Sunday school will be held at the usual hours. Everybody welcome.
Morning worship at 10 45 with a sermon titled Enthusiastic Religion, followed by an evening service at 8 00 with Giants and Grasshoppers. The sermons speak to people facing hard realities and embracing Roosevelt's advice don’t flinch don’t foul hit the line hard.
Morning topic at the Presbyterian church is The Alabaster Box Broken with Mrs Hedges singing Lead Kindly Light and special quartet numbers. Evening service quotes explore moral dynamics with a call of self reliance and readiness. Mrs Elwood oversees Juniors at 3 PM and Seniors meet at 7 PM.
The Church of Christ invites for Lord's Day services at 10:00 a.m. Sunday school, 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. preaching with J Madison Williams, veteran educator and preacher. Special Monday 8:00 p.m. lecture on The Gift of God and the Grace of Social Speech. Admission free with silver offering. Frank McVey will sing. V M Elston, pastor.
The H T L club held its final meeting at Mrs J E Hanmond's home. Members each brought a favorite dish with its recipe. Fourteen guests dined at a long table decorated with lilacs. A letter from Mrs Lou Dawson of Washington City included postal views used as place cards. The afternoon featured six handed euchre.
Henry Egan living west of Lewis has been granted a $12 per month pension through pension attorney James Ss. Pressnal. Egan served in the Civil War in Company A Eleventh Iowa Volunteer Infantry.
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