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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
5
A list of signatories pledges $25 each to cover a guaranteed fund for the Iowa Fire men's Tournament in the Southwest, to be held July 3rd and 4th. Payment only if a deficit occurs, with all names contributing pro rata.
Augustus E Hunter and wife transfer by deed to E W Holmes on May 13 1908 covering sub lots 1 2 3 block 11 Anita sub mortgage 1200 dollars. Lizzie Olcott and husband to Mary V Humphrey on January 4 1908 involving lot 7 and all of lot 8 block 15 Maine price 1 dollar. Mary B McCormick to George H McCormick on April 6 1906 covering lots 10 11 12 block 41 Atl price 1 dollar. E A Rudolph and husband to C C Bell on May 5 1908 lot 37 Walkers Add Atl price 400 dollars. S W Treat and wife to Henry W Fulton on May 16 1908 lot 10 block 37 Atl price 3500 dollars. Edwin W Petit and wife to A J McGoll on May 12 1908 lots 21 22 block 35 Atl sub mortgage 4000 dollars. Florence Garretson single to A M Petite on April 21 1908 lot 6 block 113 Atl sub mortgage 700 dollars. BE Holmies and wife to R A Gar side on May 8 1908 section 4 lot 2 and all lot 8 block 4 Massena and lot 3 block 5 1st Add Massena price 1500 dollars.
The Anita High School Advocate notes the retirement of Ed. Lt. Richardson, longtime manager of the Anita Tribune. The staff praises his loyal assistance and wishes him success in his Cumberland, Ja. venture.
The News requests any persons who have moved since the canvass for the city directory to notify the office at once. Prompt correction will ensure accurate records for publication and prevent discrepancies in the upcoming directory.
George L Edwards, a Republican nomination candidate for supervisor, travels from Cumberland to promote his candidacy. He shakes hands with supporters and is warmly received as a welcome caller at the local office.
A stream of residents and visitors pass through the city today with movements to Des Moines Atlantic Avoca and Idaho Falls. Notables include Charles Usher Rev Shenton H M Boorman Miss Bell Snyder and Judge Macy among others. Several plan moves to Council Bluffs Massena and Omaha while others resume work or visit friends and relatives.
Ann Howlett born December 7 1826 in Monmouth shire England died May 7 1908 in Omaha Nebraska aged 81 years 5 months emigrated with husband George Cecil to America lived in Illinois Audubon county Iowa 1871 husband died 1872 remarried Samuel Howlett 1874 moved to Oakfield later Atlantic spent last years in Omaha with daughter Mrs Nina Kelley funeral sermon by Rev Sorenson interment Oakfield cemetery neighbors praised her kindness and aid to sick and needy relatives thank neighbors in Omaha and Oakfield for support Audubon County Journal
Congressman Birdsall and Major Torbert speak at the opera house this evening for a large meeting. Two brass bands, Atlantic and Griswold, and a drum corps will add music as enthusiasm runs high. All are urged to attend.
Eleven jurors hear a trial at Council Bluffs with nine to two rumored in favor of acquittal. The court detailed counts of willful misconduct corruption and maladministration in office along with fee ownership and record erasure rules influencing the deliberations.
Nels Peter Jorgensen visited Harlan Friday night and Albert Jorgensen from Kimballton traveled as a through passenger. Mrs Mads Nelson, ill and under nursing care, is improving. T G Jensen visited Kimballton Friday to attend to business. Peter Winff and crew are cementing and tidying the depot. Fedder Schmidt is installing casing in the new lumber shed office. James and five carpenters are pushing the James store extension toward completion. John Peterson, recently operated on at Atlantic hospital, is recovering. Honest Pete from Extra toured the town with a batch of men’s furnishings and plans a closing out sale soon.
An eastbound local train was delayed this morning due to grate failure in the fire box. The train stopped just beyond the iron bridge and required repairs, taking about twenty to twenty five minutes before proceeding to the station.
Rev Dr John Spyker of Fremont Neb spoke on The Building of a Man in observance of the Epworth League nineteenth anniversary at the NM E church. Despite rain a full crowd heard the well received address, with music by the choir and a duet. New officers were announced but installation was postponed due to weather. Dr Spyker to speak again tonight on Who Made the Devil with a ten cent admission.
The Cumberland public schools near close of the 1807 08 term with three graduates Miss Effie Groves Miss Glee Brown and Miss Clella Smith. Baccalaureate to be given by Rev C E Dunkleberger at the Christian church next Sunday evening and commencement exercises Friday May 22 at the opera house with the E P Orchestra of Atlantic providing music. The program includes marches overtures recitations and orations by the graduates and ends with diploma presentations by Pres L O Pollock.
This morning C W Otto received word that his father, aged 84, had died in Buffalo New York. He plans to attend the funeral services this evening, the deceased being described as very feeble.
The Atlantic Evening News items note Ira Needles re-interment today in a widow purchased plot. Corn planting in the area is nearly finished as farmers anticipate favorable growing weather. A. M. Petite sold the Tenth and Hickory residence to a party from Adair who will occupy it.
In New Quarters J A Carson's pantorium is now in room No 6 opera house block ready to take care of all orders which come to him. Read his ad elsewhere in this paper.
R E King buys a building formerly owned by John Schultz and used by Bogges Bros plumbing. He will move his merchandise into the new property while Bogges Bros relocate to the building King just bought, vacating the pantorium site.
For April the Atlantic Northern and Southern posted net earnings around 535 dollars, a solid showing for the small road. While total outlays exceeded income, most spending went to improvements and non operating items, so after deducting operating expenses the net earnings match the stated figure.
Prof R J Cornell of Underwood schools visited with his parents in this city. He has been tendered the Wiota superintendency for next year but has not decided. Prof Enanbach, current Wiota leader, will leave for Neola where he has been elected superintendent.
Heavy rain last evening reduced church attendance with only a few people at most locations. The M E church saw the largest crowd for the Epworth league anniversary and a speech by Dr. Spyker, while other churches ended services early as worshipers departed.
Chicago defeated Brooklyn five to none while Cincinnati won seven to two over New York and St. Louis prevailed seven to zero against Boston.
In a rain shortened set, Kansas City fell to Indianapolis four to nine in six innings. St Paul routed Columbus seventeen to eight. Minneapolis beat Toledo by one to two. Milwaukee shutout Louisville two to zero.
In a Western League tally Denver defeated Des Moines 3 to 2 while Omaha topped Sioux City 5 to 0 in separate games. The two results highlight Denver and Omaha strong showings with Des Moines and Sioux City suffering losses.
A local ad announces house moving availability. Dick ODIEM offers moving services with tools on hand and provides contact via A-441. The notice is brief and seeks inquiries from interested residents.
Section brief notes fair weather with stationary temperatures. Forecast indicates dry conditions tonight and Tuesday with no significant rainfall or cloud cover. Stable temperatures around current readings, no major wind events expected.
Judge Macy and court reporter Clarke arrived this morning as the April term reopened. The Nieman will verdict for plaintiffs was set aside, a new trial motion overruled, and a prior will offered for probate. The widow contests probate, likely to be heard next term. Hoffman v Brown dismissed. June Childs and James McGovern wills admitted. Court adjourned to June 23.
Some rooms at the Hotel Cardio are being repapered and cleaned. The front of Emery Buregner's tailor shop is receiving yellow paint. Mrs Holland at the Pullman hotel shows a fine display of flowers and has laid new carpets, making the hostelry look splendid and the landscape around it more attractive.
A Pacific coast style rain interrupted the Atlantic versus Island Park team of Council Bluffs yesterday afternoon. With the locals leading 3 to 0, the game was called in the third inning and spectators sought shelter until the rain eased enough for them to depart dryly. The Council Bluffs players returned home last evening.
Manager Hubbard closes a contract with a moving picture company to show pictures of the Hackenschmidt Goteh wrestling match at the city opera house on the evening of Saturday May 23. Wrestling fans in the city will welcome the chance to view the match.
Among the Sick. Charles L. Brown is much improved and showing a satisfactory gain. Al Dunn is much better today with steady improvement since his recent bad attack. John O Connell is much improved at the hospital, welcome news to his many friends.
The Wilken Monument Works has received a car load of Wisconsin granite in grey green and red. The stone is handsome and should sell well. It is now on display at the rear of his shop on lower Chestnut street.
The Giants juvenile baseball club played two Saturday games. They defeated the Lewis kids 7 to 6 while losing to Anita 4 to 7.
Mr and Mrs Loren Bennett announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Miss Hattie Bennett to Mr Fred Donley Turner. The ceremony will take place at high noon on Wednesday June 3 at the Bennetts Cedar residence.
Charles Helmtz of the north side shipped five cars of cattle to the Chicago market today from this station. It was a nice looking bunch of stock.
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