Well-Known LA Ladies in Runaway Accident
Mrs Phelps sustained two broken ribs and Mrs Spangler was badly bruised in a runaway on Chestnut street near Park hotel. The Hanson and Lowe delivery team struck the buggy as it passed a cow wagon, throwing both women. They were treated at Park motel and later at home and hospital respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Phelps
Chestnut Street
Park Hotel
Sixth Street
Hanson & Lowe
Park
Spangler
Phelps
Ebhe
Hanson
Ministers Hold Last Session In Interdenominational Association
The Interdenominational Ministerial Association closed its year with a morning session at the YMCA. President A D Beckhart led a discussion on The Social Life of the Church. Papers by Mrs A B Griffith and Rev C W Hohanghelt preceded an address by Rev BD Mack. Wives of ministers attended, and several ministers and lay members joined in a cordial, practical discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interdenominational Ministerial Association
A. D. Beckhart
A. B. Griffith
Henderson
A. E. Griffith
H J. Moore
Griffith
George
Mack
Beckhart
Abraham
Beck
Atlantic
Rickle
Anita
Rawson
Bear Grove
Hohanshelt
Maine
Atlantic Merchants' Greys Defeat Outlaws 2-0 in Tight Show
The Merchants' Greys edged Coun cil Bluffs Outlaws 2 to 0 as Sargent pitched a two hit, seven strikeout gem for Atlantic. Worthing Franklin and Marshall fueled the offense with timely hits and sharp defense, while Mosier and Peterson split pitching duties for the visitors. Atlantic improves early in the season and plans to face Townsend Gun Company and Omaha Originals next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greys
Outlaws
Council Bluffs
Sargent
Atlantic
Mosier
Peterson
Atlantic AB
Ross
Franklin
Barnhart
Worthing
Marshall
Bargent
Tur
Abrhpore
Gomt
Peti
Kaininger
Searr
Atterback
Hodge
Kraninger
Scarr
Norris
Brown
Buck
Harry Franklin
Sam Marshall
Townsend Gun Company
Omaha
Originals
Townsend
For Sale Six Room Dwelling Near Business District
A six room dwelling one block from the business district is offered for sale with a good barn and yard. Asking price is 2000 dollars if sold promptly. Inquiries directed to this office. att
Hart Hig Hand Accident Injures Fireman While Running Hose Cart
Frank Barnhart sustained a bandaged right hand after rope burn while pulling a hose cart during a morning fire run. Officials say there were no serious consequences and treatment was provided on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Frank Barnhart
Bananas and Chocolate Bonbons at Schlappacasse's
Fifty bunches of bananas priced at 15 and 20 cents per dozen are offered at Schlappacasse's along with fine Continental chocolate bonbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlappacasse’s
Boyle Gets Life Sentence in Sensational Kidnapping Case
Mercer Pa May 10 1909 Boyle the kidnapper of little Wille Whitla was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment his wife received twenty five years and five thousand dollars in fines and costs. The case closes one of the era’s most sensational kidnappings with local interest tied to Dr Campbell who once roomed with Whitla’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Willie Whitla
Mercer
Boyle
Little Wille Whitla
Whitla
Campbell
Block Gets Good Position in Nebraska as State Agent
Block, a well known Omaha resident, has been appointed state agent for Nebraska by the Royal Union Mutual Life Association of Des Moines. He will base at 919 New York Life Building in Omaha while remaining in his home city. The promotion reflects his strong record, having written more insurance than most nearby agents. His friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahe
Royal Union Mutual Life Association of
Des Moines
Nebraska
Omaha
New York Life Building
Block
Star Livery Barn Promotes Newly Stocked Goods and Autos for Hire
Ed Petit proprietor announces Star Livery Barn now newly stocked and equipped with new rigs. The ad highlights horse clipping service and autos for hire, urging readers to visit for good livery and favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Petit
Star
Petit
In Police Court Three Drunks Face Court Today
In police court this morning three plain drunks paid the price of their indiscretion. One is a man who has faced similar charges before, and the other two are farmers from the county.
New Arrivals and Marital Moves from Local Families
News item notes William Bunnett and wife welcomed a new boy born yesterday. The record mentions a prior marriage to Mos BcisSel and subsequent marriage to Edwards of Newburg after a divorce four years earlier. The piece briefly recounts a later remarriage to Baker three years ago and an associated ministerial fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunnett
Mmos
Bcissel
R. B
Edwards
Newburg
Jto
Baker
Atlantic Girl Has Bad Luck in Congo Missionary Loss
Mrs Tidrick formerly Miss Luella Thompson of this city and her husband, now in the Congo Free State as U P church missionaries, lost a cedar box with wedding presents and clothing eight months ago. The box, sent to their post, went astray, leaving her with few garments and no gifts. The loss is felt as supplies are scarce in their location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidrick
Luella
Thompson
Tue Congo ‘Free State
U. P. Church
Bill of Sale Filed for Griswold Grocery Stock
The bill of sale for the Griswold grocery stock owned by C. W. West was filed in the county recorder's office. The buyer is Frank D. Newton, of Griswold, and the consideration named is $1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
C. W. West
Frank D. Newton
County Recorder
Frost Causes Little Damage to Fruit Startling Readiness
A brief frost last night caused little or no damage to fruit according to L. Faneolly. Any harm occurred mainly on low ground where temperatures were most severe, but overall impact appears minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Faneolly
Property Sold In Sheriff Sale To Satisfy Judgment
Nichols Bank against J Thomas et al saw the mortgaged property sold at sheriff sale on Saturday to satisfy the judgment. The winning bid was made by William Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols Bank
J. Thomas
William Nichols
McNierney Bros Racks Up Week of Stock Shipments
McNierney Bros., noted stock buyers, moved 14 car loads of cattle and hogs in the week ending May 8. Cattle came from Oxira Wiota Anita and this city with shipments to Agar Packing Company and East Chicago totaling 1695.53 in freight. The firm shows vigorous activity, suggesting readiness for heavy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNierney Bros
Oxira
Wiota
Anita
Agar Packing Company
Chicago
McNlerneys
Fire at Hughart Home Damages Property. Insured
A morning fire at Mrs. H. M. Hughart’s 1007 Chestnut Street started from a defective flue. Firefighters extinguished it quickly. water damage surpassed fire loss. Insurance covers the loss in full with Continental Insurance Company via A. M. Petite. The notice also lists Miss Clifford Brown as piano and vocal instructor and an upcoming 16 piece orchestra at the Un ique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Hughart
Chestnut Street
Continental Insurance Company
A. M. Petite
Clifford Brown
Elm Street
Discharged the liquor seized in bootlegging case
Justice Pregsnal rendered a decision this morning ordering the liquor, which had been in possession of officers after Henry Martin’s arrest, to be returned to Martin. The 16 piece orchestra directed by Prof Laeger will play at the Unique Monday through Wednesday. Larsen of Racine, Wis., ly of V Lyngby, Danish vice consul for Iowa, arrived after two weeks away and met Rev Schoube and Sophus Noble in Omaha. He will settle debts left by Lyngby and return to Racine with his granddaughter. Lyngby’s whereabouts remain uncertain. Schoube doubts he will return to Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pregsnal
Henry Martin
Martin
West
Larsen
Racine
Wis
V. Lyngby
Iowa
Vancouver
B. C
Christian Schoubos
Danish Lutheran Church
Omaha
Sophus F. Noble
Danice
Nebraska
Lyngby
Lacsen
Frank Street
Schoubee
Council Bluffs
Prizes to Be Given Away at Unique Theater Next Saturday
Mr Young of the Unique theater plans a prize drawing for the week’s ticket sales. The winner may choose a sack of flour, two bricks of ice cream, or a box of cigars. Participants must write their name and guess on a slip during performances. Also tonight new pictures Return of Ulysses and more with a sixteen piece orchestra. Left No Will. O C Conrad’s estate to be divided among his children. home property deeded to daughter Maude Conrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Unique Theater
Ulysses
Florence
Prof. Laeger
O. C. Conrad
Seventh and
Poplar Streets
Miss Maude Conrad
Weather Forecast Brief and Several Local Notices
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight with Tuesday showers likely in Iowa. E G Fisher, recently in Dakota on a claim, arrived Saturday in the city due to his wife’s mother Mrs Barringer’s serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
E. G. Fisher
Dakota
Young Wife Dies in Franklin Twp
Mrs Anna Blanche O Byrne wife of Charlies O Byrne died at her home in Franklin township three and a half miles southwest of Wiota at seven o clock Sunday morning from childbirth. She was 32 years 9 months and 10 days old born in Illinois. She and her husband had lived on the McMahon farm in Franklin township for months after moving from north of the city. Survived by her parents Joseph McNulty Bradford Stark county Ill several brothers and sisters husband and six children one newborn. Remains were sent by early morning train to her old home for interment with mother and brother in Illinois. The husband and four children accompanied the body while the mother will take the baby and three more children. The death is met with widespread sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Blanche O'Byrne
Charlies O'Byrne
Franklin Township
Wiota
Illinois
McMahon
O’byrne
Joseph McNulty
Bradford
Stark County
Ill
City Health Board Begins Smelling Tour at Nine
The city council acting as the board of health met at City Hall this morning at nine o'clock to begin the regular smelling tour of the town. They plan to cover the entire city and anticipate several days of work as they proceed with inspections and observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Hear the 16 piece orchestra at the Unique tonight
A 16 piece orchestra performs at the Unique tonight delivering a varied program. Local music lovers are invited to attend the evening concert and enjoy live classical and light selections.
Musson Bros Contracts Dean Electric for New Switchboard
Musson Bros Telephone Co contracted with Dean Electric Co for a modern switchboard to serve the local exchange. The board will handle about one thousand phones and allows central operators to answer calls from any part of the board. Installation is due by October first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musson Bros. Telephone Company
Dean Electric Company
Brighton man suffers stroke in town area
Paul Walter Aving, north of the city in Brighton township, suffered a stroke of paralysis one day last week and is a very sick man with a trained nurse at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Walter Aving
Brighton Township
County assessor books turned in to county auditor
The assessor books from the townships and towns of the county were turned in to the county auditor. The Atlantic book with figures published in his paper Saturday was turned in today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Elks Hold Regular Meeting Tonight With Initiation
Real estate transfers dated May 8, 1909 list Conrad to Mande and Conrad to C. C. Conrad et al to C. C. Conrad qed 7708 with small sums. Wilder to Carey 11800. Palmer to Grulke 11800. Cordelia Macomber and Hazel Brown to trust names. Fish trustees to same property with minor amounts. notice of initiation and real estate activity in a period column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad
Mande FE
Conrad Wd
Atlantis
Harold
Conrad Et al
C. C. Conrad
Q. V. Wilder
Thomas B. Carey
Ned
William T. Palmer
Albert F Grulke
Atlantic
Cordelia J. " Macomber
Hdith M. Brown
Geo. P Fish Et al Trustees
Same
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Towa
Dwtf
Y.M
C. A
Gram
Outlaws of Council Blulfs
Pany
Headquar
Ters
Atlantic Girl
Mrs. Tidrick
The
Congo
Hughart
Prof Laeger
Wusson Bros. Company
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