Social Circles and Tragedy Across Local life
Civics Club meeting in a pleasant afternoon with Women of Business discussion led by Mrs Crisman ends with social hour. Browning Club holds Kipling study discussing Captain Courageous and Kim with May 22 social close. Tragedy near Guthrie Center: Herman Rohrer shoots August Lass after land dispute, then dies by suicide. both families prominent farmers. F. H. Burr back from Chicago after inspecting Rock Island mail car equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Campbell
West Sixth Street
Browning Club
Kipling
B. L. Anderson
Captain Courageous
Kim
Miss Berg
Guthrie Center
Hermann Rohrer
North Branch
August Lass
Rohrer
Lass
Emil Scheidler
Henry Conrad, Jr
Death Calls Two In City This Afternoon
Frank Laraway aged 54 died at 2 20 PM at his home 908 Chestnut Street from heart trouble after five weeks illness. He came from Dakota earlier and leaves three sisters. Gladys Nelson, aged three, daughter of Chas Nelson and wife, also died this afternoon at their Highth Elm Streets home of pneumonia. No funeral arrangements announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Laraway
Chestnut Street
Dakota
John
Katherine Laraway
Anna Laraway
L. Fancolly
J. A. Mason
Jil Jett Grove
Iowa
Gladys
Chas
Nelson
Highth
Elm Streets
Iowa Sunday School Convention Arrives in Des Moines 1909
The forty fourth annual state Sunday School Convention will be held at Plymouth Congregational Church in Des Moines Iowa June 2 3 and 4 1909. Dr A C Dixon of Chicago and other national speakers will present eight addresses and denominational conferences are planned. Delegates must send names and details to Bertha C Fitch by May 25 for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Plymouth Congregational Church
Des Moines
A.C Dixon
Chicago
Pater
Moody Church
Wills
W. C. Pearce
William A. Brown
Young People’s Movement
W. C. Merritt
Minnesota State Sunday School Association
Harvard
Jar
Bertha C. Fitch
Observatory Ebldg
Real Estate Transfers and LaSalle Theatre News 1909
Real estate transfers list several Iowa and Illinois parcels with owners William Mercer to EH, O'Dell, Smith, Pennell, and Hallock Curry. values range from 550 to 2300 dollars. The LaSalle Theatre in Chicago shows The Golden Girl running at Madison near LaSalle with a strong cast and packed houses as it nears its 120th performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mercer
Harlan
O. D. Logue
A. B. O'Dell
Cumberland
William’. Hofmeister
Caroline Smith
LaSalle Theatre
Chicago
Madison Street
LaSalle
Harry Stone
Winona Winter
Joseph Herbert, Jr
Hamilton Coltman
Harold Crane
James H. Bradbury
Foster's Weekly Weather Bulletin May Forecasts Warm and Cool Waves
Washington issues a May forecast noting a warm wave crossing the Pacific slope mid month and a cool wave mid May bringing a temperature drop and heavy rains. The bulletin warns of possible severe storms around May 19 to 21 and advises vigilance, claiming most rain will fall east of the lakes and along the Mississippi Valley region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Lakes
Obie Valeys
Mississippi
Florida
Texas
St. Joseph
Missouri
Great Central
Eastern
Card of Thanks for Neighbors and Friends
Desire to thank neighbors and friends for kind assistance during the death of my husband. Mrs. Chas Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Blake
Rock Island Forms New Baseball Team and Lineup
Rock Island prepares for a baseball season with new uniforms and a dedicated training plan. Manager Gus Lindberg presents the lineup featuring Albert Anderson and Otto Lorenzen as pitchers, August Anderson catching, Peacock at second, Sankey at short, Polk at third, and Bingham Hayward and Carl Phares in the outfield. A game may be arranged against the Originals next Sunday morning. last year the team showed promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Gus Lindberg
Albert Anderson
Otto Lorenzen
August Anderson
Peacock
Sankey
Polk
Bingham
Hayward
Carl Phares
Cars Sold By Atlantic Automobile Company This Season
The Atlantic Automobile Company sold two Reo runabout cars this season. One buyer was Albert W. Roberts of Noble township, the other purchaser went to Red Oak. The firm reports strong business and expects sales to double from last year. The old soda fountain from Franks drug store was shipped to Gregersen drug store in Kimballton for a remodel and new paneling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Automobile Company
Ca Reo
Albert W.roberts
Noble Township
Red Oak
Gregersen Drug Store
Kimballton
Fire in Des Moines causes heavy losses at Fifth and Court
Fire shortly before midnight damaged the McCune building housing the New York World Paper Company and the Central State Hotel. Losses exceed 150000 with Swift and Company also sustaining about 500 in damage. Origin unknown. flames under control by 2:30 a.m. All losses insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fifth and Court Avenue
New York Wall Paper Company
Central State
Wall Paper Company
McCune
Swift and Company
Gail Hamill named postmaster and banker in Gould State
Gets the Postoffice, E S Hamill and wife have received from their son Gail Hamill at Dallas a letter stating he is appointed postmaster at Gould and will manage a bank there. The note says the banking venture offers good earning potential as the country is developing rapidly. Mrs Hamill is nearly recovered from a serious illness. Also, a M C A gymnasium evening saw about seventy boys present with many bringing a friend and thanks to the Congregational Union ladies for snacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Hamill
Gail Hamill
Dallas
Gould
Gail
Congregational Union
Notice on Missing Stove Trucks Return Request
The borrower of our stove trucks is urged to return them as we need them urgently. Please contact Albert Bojens to arrange the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bojens
Thief Are Coming Home In Council Bluffs Visit
L Herring is in Council Bluffs and will meet there this evening his wife and sons and Mrs James Her ring on their way home from the south. They will all return to this city this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Herring
Council Bluffs
James Herring
For Sale Six room dwelling near business district
Advertisement notes a six room house one block from the business district with a good barn and yard. Offered for $2000 for immediate sale. inquiries directed to this office.
New Illuminated Sign For J A Giffen Furniture Store
A newly installed illuminated sign at the J A Giffen furniture store will be lit all night. The bright sign is expected to attract customers and advertise the progressive establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Giffen
Help Wanted at Wiota Iowa Housekeeping Kitchen
Wanted notice seeks a middle aged woman or competent girl to assist general housework and dining room duties or to do cooking at Wiota Hotel in Wiota Iowa. Include references and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiota Hothl
Wiota
Iowa
Dawtf
Ladies of GA RB Circle Meeting Notices
Laura B Sawyer Circle will meet tomorrow afternoon May 12 at Mrs Egbert’s Linn Street home. COOK WITH GAS. If you have old carpets to turn into rugs, call Giffen Furniture Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura B. Sawyer
Egbert
Linn ‘Street
Giffen Furniture Store
Adit
Sold Team of Horses to Red Oak Man After Runaway Trouble
Hanson and Lowe sold their troublesome team of horses to a Red Oak man. The animals will be shipped to Red Oak. The Elks admitted a new member, ASA Hardenberg, last evening, with initiation and banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson & Lowe
Red Oak
the Elks
Asa Hardenberg
Local Happenings and Notables in Small-Town Roundup
A brisk roll of city and county items highlights visits, business calls, and family news. Mrs H B Bartley returns from Avi in Stuart while Joe Kuhl travels from Avoca on real estate matters. Community figures like L A Strong, C R Graham, and Rev C W Hohanshelt are noted for business or visiting. The Bank and Board of Health meet, while the Botany class explores specimens and travel to events. A daughter joins the Boyd family in Beatrice as Mrs Worthing visits, and photographers attend a state convention in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Bartley
Avi
Stuart
Sankey
Jaurne
Joe Kuhl
Avoca
L. A. Strong
Lewis
C. R. Graham
Des Moines
Chris
C. P. Cornell
George Parham
t’Neil
Neil
Atlantic National Bank
C. W. Hohanshelt
Maine
W. B. Taylor
Wiota
Board of Health
Boorman
Guthrie Center
J. A. Stevenson
M. B. Hayward
T. P. Breheny
The
Iowa City
Davenport
Hal Egbert
Waterloo
Association of Photographers of Iowa
Chas, Blake
Atlantic Cemetery
Staie
Geo. Berg
Seattle
Mr. Berg
Red Oak
Oska
Looga
Albert Worthing
Baby I
Beatrice
Neb
Worthing
Boyd
Bertha Blakesley
Chas. Blakesley
Hose Hose Breaks During Hughart Fire Morning
Firefighters faced a broke hose about six feet from the nozzle at the Hughart fire yesterday morning. Water flooded surroundings, several firemen drenched, but the blaze was controlled with minimal water usage. Atlantic Drug Co. promotes Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic and blood remedy for 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughart
America
Leslie Smith Is Honored as Second Vice President
Leslie Smith, local mail clerk, was elected second vice president of the Clerks and Carriers State Association at a joint meeting in Council Bluffs. The convention named Marshalltown as the next meeting site and adjourned amid discussion of questions of interest to postal workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Smith
Foros
Marshal Town
Wil
B. F. ‘Barritt
Council Bluffs
Dan H. Bussing
Waterloo
Leslie M. Smith
Atlantic
J. Ahearn
Deg Moines
L. C. Mundhrath
Davenport
Deleparen
George Be Stuter
Dubuque
J. T. Allison
N. J. Powers
Ottumwa
W. H. Devine
Clinton
W. A. Smith
Des Moines
O. TE. Linton
John A. Rustrom
J. J. Sheets
Marshalltown
H. W. Fra~vhardt
N. Kauffmein
Ft. Dodge
W. J. Bacher
Webster City
Mr. Smith
Western and American leagues scores and weather update
Western League results from Wichita Des Moines to Kewanee plus Central Association games list scores for Burlington Jacksonville Waterloo Quincy Ottumwa Keokuk and Haunie bal. American Leagues report Detroit Cleveland rain and Chicago Washington St Louis games. National League Pittsburg cold Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia. American Association scores St Paul Toledo Minneapolis Columbus Kansas City Tempeapolis Milwaukee Louisville. Three-I League Peoria Dubuque Bloomington Rock Island Decatur Cedar Rapids Springfield Danemun port Springfield. The Weather forecast calls for showers in Iowa tonight with warmer temperatures tomorrow.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Civics Club
Grand
Mesdamen Finkbine
Hunt
Alexander
Alumni Association of the Atlantic High School
Masonic Hall
G. T. Marsh
F.H. Burr
F. H. Burr
Death
Chas. Nelson
Foster
Viess
Clerks State
Wichita
Topeka
Omaha
Denver
Lincoln
Pueblo—Pueblo
Sioux
Keokuk
Ottumurag
Kewanee
Hauniebal
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
At &J. Louis
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Philtadelphia
American Association
St. Paul
Toledo
Minneapolis
Peoria
Bloomington
Decatur
Cedar Ragejds
Springfeld
Springfield
Dame Enport
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