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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
5
A large Atlantic delegation will attend Avoca Firemen's Day next Wednesday the 20th. The Atlantic fire department and an eighteen member band will travel in full uniform to stand out at the western city’s festival. The group aims to make a notable showing and impress visitors from nearby towns.
Mrs Louisa P Robison wife of L C Robison of Anita Iowa died at her home May 7 at 430 pm born Montrose Pennsylvania May 12 1849 She joined the Baptist church in early life maiden name Marsh married December 15 1880 in Chicago to L C Robison later lived in Cass County Iowa Four children survive Charles A Byron W Ray C and Lyn B Her last years were marked by suffering funeral at the Anita Methodist church conducted by Rev M Stahl Evergreen cemetery burial The service included verses and epitaphs and expressed quiet trust in salvation
Chairman Thomas Taggart of Indiana and the Democratic National Committee rode through the city last evening on a special car attached to No 6 en route to Denver for preliminary convention plans. The party did not stop, but a newspaper representative spoke with members who said the outlook for Democratic success this fall is rosy.
The Hon. T. B. Swan and Rev. William Stevenson will present their views on the senatorial campaign at Vose hall tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock, following Sunday music at Smiley's music store. Come out and hear these able men.
Harry Carey arrives in the city for a several week visit with his father J C W Carey and wife. He is employed in Chicago and reports he is looking well and that the world wags well with him.
The Rock Island line faced disruptions after a heavy rain washout east of Council Bluffs. Westbound trains ran erratically for a day, but repairs restored normal schedules. Local No 10 and No 6 cleared the day, No 14 was annulled, No 8 arrived late, No 16 was about 40 minutes late, and track service redistributed a dining car and a Pullman sleeper.
The school board met in regular session at the Central building to approve bills and fill vacancies. Frances Pruitt resigned from West Side, Fanny Shrock elected to fill the vacancy, Hensen also resigned, Alma O Hammon from Cedar Falls elected at seventy dollars monthly, Prof. Ray Cornell chosen to conduct this year’s school census between June and July, committee appointed to review fire escapes.
The ouster case against H V Battey, district court clerk, was continued to Wednesday due to a juror’s illness. Deputy clerk Roy Hardesty testified that access to books allowed altered entries, some in Battey’s handwriting and some not. C E Walters, an expert, testified likewise as to handwriting on the changed figures.
Mgr Olson of the Atlantic greenhouse will be at the Wiota cemetery on May 21 to sit out plants. He will also have plants for private lots if anyone desires them. Dit wlt SECRETARY.
Superintendent C. E. Blodgett of the Atlantic schools is named by Mayor Straight to fill the board vacancy after Professor Cole resigned. Council ratifies the appointment.
Major John F. Lacey of Oskaloosa a former congressman visited the city today en route from Stuart where he spoke to Griswold for the Allison meeting this evening He told a reporter he expects strong support for Senator Allison and noted Cummins has lost some strength He praised Allison’s defense against personal attacks and said heavy rains kept many away from Stuart last night Brown Scott and other local Allison supporters planned to join by auto for the Griswold event.
In St Louis 2 Brooklyn 0. New York 8 Pittsburg 2. Cincinnati 8 Boston 4. Philadelphia 6 Chicago 2. No further details provided on pitchers or innings.
Detroit beat Boston four to two while Philadelphia led Chicago three to two. Cleveland defeated New York two to zero. St Louis prevailed over Washington six to three.
Indianapolis hosts Milwaukee as the American Association game ends with Milwaukee defeating Indianapolis 2 to 0. Other scores listed show Minneapolis 1 over Columbus 0, Toledo 7 over St. Paul 4, and Kansas City 4 over Louisville 2.
Omaha defeated Denver 4 to 0 in five innings. Lincoln edged Sioux City 5 to 4 while Pueblo led Des Moines 4 to 2.
The forecast calls for showers and thunder storms tonight and Thursday with cooler air settling in the western portion on Thursday.
Funeral services for the late John B Gillespie were conducted this afternoon at the M B H church with Rev L K Billingsley of Des Moines and Rev I N Woodward of this city officiating. The attendance tested the church capacity as mourners of all types gathered to honor a good man. Pallbearers were B Crawford A A Gillette S H Rudolph N W Eldrige C E Kringle and D S Eldrige.
The Atlantic and Manilla high school game on Saturday at local grounds is cancelled. The teams will travel to Griswold for a game, then go to Guthrie Center the next Saturday, and the following Saturday to Carroll to play the Carroll boys in the "rule" game.
Under the law, the county auditor must publish all primary election candidates in at least two and no more than four county papers. This week and next, the Lewis Standard, the Griswold American, the Anita Tribune, and this paper will print the full list.
The city council acting as a board of health will conduct its annual tour of the city on May eighteenth to identify places requiring cleaning and sanitation improvements.
The Cass County Sunday School association holds its annual meeting at the Congregational church in this city tomorrow and Friday. A full program lists sessions with addresses by J. W. Wright, Rev. J. H. Bryan, Prof. Chas. B. Blodgett, and Rev. N. Woodward among others, plus music, discussions, and round tables.
The new depot of the Atlantic, Northern and Southern is nearing completion with roof on and interior work under way. The building is described as handsome and will enhance the appearance of the city area where it stands.
Judge Macy will be engaged at Council Bluffs presiding over the Battey case, so the district court here will not convene Thursday as planned and will resume next week.
Messrs. T. P. Breheny and J. W. Niles, expert accountants, are engaged in the semi annual check up of the books of the county treasurer preparatory to his semi annual settlement with the board of supervisors.
William Gallagher charged with incest against his stepdaughter Emma Fust waived examination in Justice J S Pressnall court and was bound over to await the September grand jury. Bond set at 3000 but not furnished with Gallagher jailed. Prosecutor Goodspeed and defense Gwinn and Follett attended. The crime carries up to twenty five years per new indeterminate sentence law.
In Elkhorn Iowa May 13 notes, Joe James visited Atlantic on business. Mr and Mrs Peter Winff and Miss Mary Madsen traveled there. Ernest Miller returns from Highland Park College Des Moines to visit family. Local telephoners L C Peterson and Ford Anderson toured Omaha then Maine then back home. Peter Lund resigns N Nelson shop post for Atlantic work, with George Rasmussen accompanying. C E Worsmus of Audubon visits for the A N S excursion, others also travel. P G Jorgensen gains bicycle trailer for rail riding. Esbeck auto saves two ladies from missing Kimballton train, enabling timely arrival in Elk horn.
Attorney W A Follett vice president Rattenberg and general manager Jones of the A N S at Elk horn arranged construction of a grade crossing on the Rasmus Nissen place near Elkhorn. An underground crossing had been asked for but a compromise was effected on the grade crossing.
Petit closes deal to transfer the building on Walnut street known as the Blue Front barn occupied by Clarence Hedges with his livery stock. The building trades for a stock of goods at Mt. Ayr and Petit departed yesterday evening to oversee the stock.
Regular meeting of the fire department is called for this evening with business of importance. All members urged to attend. R. D. Morrow, Chief.
Prof H T T Potter of the State University of Iowa visited Atlantic today to inspect the local high school. He is conducting a weeklong tour of state accredited schools and praised the Atlantic program and staff for its excellent showing during the review in Des Moines yesterday.
Miss Ruby Chapman, daughter of F. M. Chapman, is reported much better with fever reduced and improvement noted. John Kernan denies Tom Mulligan will run the new pool hall on Walnut street, saying William Gaskill will operate it. J. M. McGregor of Idaho Falls, Idaho, revisits to promote land sales, predicting enormous northwest county migration this year.
The Cardio Bros. who now run the Cardio Café report business is excellent since taking charge. They have brightened the interior and everything now looks neat and tidy around the place.
Word from Mrs A E Taft reports she arrived in Nampa Idaho safely after a brief illness in Ogden. She recovered enough to continue her trip following a stopover and is presumed well.
Families and individuals order granite monuments for graves across multiple cemeteries. J W Throp of Woonsocket S Dak, Jacob Swinn of Anita, Mrs F M Jamieson of Lewis, Mrs E V Martin, Joseph Wagner of Massena, and Deputy Sheriff W H Bosley all commission stones for graves in Carson, Anita, Lewis, Atlantic, Bridgewater, and Anica cemeteries.
Attorney H. M. Boorman will deliver a Fourth of July address linked to the southwest Iowa firemen’s journey on July 3 and 4. Boorman is renowned for his cheerful oratory, promising a patriotic theme and a notable speech for the occasion.
Attorney W. A. Follett and Vice President H. S. Pattenberg traveled yesterday to Elkhorn and Kimballton to attend to company business matters.
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