Petition To Call Special Election On Railroad Tax
City council received a petition signed by a majority of residents demanding a special election on a five percent tax for the southern extension of the Atlantic Northern and Southern railroad. The council planned to verify signatures, with a committee proposed then set aside. Opponents filed a remonstrance and a $500 check was posted to cover election expenses.
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Atlantic
Stier
Follett
Mr. Follett
FM. Nichols
Lst
Messrs. Follett, Rattenberg
Judd
Auditor's
Burnea
Christensen
Harlan
Crawford
Goff
Remonstrance
Mesers
Rattenberg
Ross
Eeting
Young Rock Island worker loses arm in depot accident
James Pugh aged twenty one son of John Pugh Sr and brother of John Pugh who works for Roadmaster Gibbs was badly injured at the Rock Island depot when he tried to board a switch engine. He fell under a moving stock car, severing his right arm at the shoulder and suffering multiple injuries. He was dragged several feet before the engine stopped and is in serious condition with heavy blood loss. He has worked for the railroad for several years and is a member of the local fire company. doctors report uncertain prospects for recovery.
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James’ Pugh
John Pugh
Gibbs
South Dakota
Rock Island
Virgil Hayward
Atlantic Fire
Altick
Hanie
H Waa
Smith
Emmert
Campbell
Hook and Ladder Company
Fire Department
Good Printing-Business Aid and Its Distinctive Value
An exploration of good printing as a persuasive ambassador for trade. Distinctive typography, quality paper, and clear ink attract attention and compel readers to examine the message. Subtle force of well printed material persuades customers, presenting hard facts and convincing arguments to secure patronage.
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Busine
Baseball Scores From Yesterday in Western and Major Leagues
Scores recap from yesterday lists Western League results across Des Moines Omaha Lincoln Sioux City and Hannibal with multiple wins and losses. American League and National League results include Detroit Boston Chicago Philadelphia St Louis New York Brooklyn plus Central Association and Three I League standouts. Local notes mention Dan Ecklins buying a car, lagrippe illness, and community weekend visits in Gates Atlantic and Walnut.
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Des Moines
Wichita
Omaha
Topeka
Lincoln
Penver
Bloux City
Pueblo
Sioux City
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
New York
Cincinnatti
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cemetery Association Plans Fund Drive for Wall Project
At a recent meeting the cemetery association voted to raise specified funds to complete wall construction around the cemetery. In addition to donations, the group will contribute toward the cost, and organizers expect the walk path improvement will help secure the needed money.
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Cemetery Association
Real Estate Transfers in May 17 1909 Iowa Listings
William Scholl and wife transfer to W E Killoway a setback parcel in 32-77-37 for 8780 dollars. D Fulks and wife transfer to Laura V. Smith a lot in block 4 of 32-77-84 for 450 dollars. Walter Smith and wife transfer to C J Dalinger a plot in 6-76-06 for 450 dollars. Fire safety ad promotes cooking with gas and a subscription offer from Farmers Messenger with color postcards.
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William Scholl
Wif
W. E. Kelloway
Peak
Cape Ah
D. Fulks
Laura V. Smith
Walter Smith
C. J. Dallinger
Farmers Messenger
ERS Messenger
Atlantic
Iowa
Hopkins Bros. of Des Moines field new Bloomer team
A New Stunt, the Hopkins Brothers of Des Moines, have an all girls Bloomer baseball team this season. They play nearby, with defeats Walnut 7 to 4 and Harsham 6 to 3. For sale large room dwelling in business district with yard and outbuildings, asking 32000. Inquire at this office.
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Hopkins Bros
Des Moines
Pis
Walnut
Harsham
Harn-Apd
Cook with gas. 4d12 Home Again in North Dakota
Sam Temple and Walter O'Donnell return to the city after a claim in North Dakota. The pair traveled overland by wagon and plan to stay in town, bringing a note of restlessness and prospects.
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Sam Temple
Walter O'Donnell
North Dakota
Bartley to Attend General Presbytery Session in Denver
H E Bartley of this city departed this morning for Denver where he will attend the General Presbytery session. He was selected as a delegate by the Council Bluffs Presbytery at a recent meeting.
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H. E. Bartley
Denver
General Presbytery
Council Bluffs
Congregational Ladies Union to Meet at Church Parlor
Notice states a business meeting of the Congregational Ladies Union will be held in the church parlor on Wednesday afternoon May 19 at three o'clock. All members encouraged to attend. Also advertisement for a haircut and shave at Sweney's 16 E Fourth. Read the News.
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Noilce
Congregational Ladies Union
Commencement Invitations Printed by Local Job Shop
Invitations for the high school commencement have been issued. The slate of graduates matches the list printed a month earlier and contains the events of commencement week. The invitations were supplied by a local job printing office.
Nebe Shoe Front To Begin Remodeling Tomorrow
A local report notes Nebe Shoe Company will start work on its front tomorrow morning. Also a local man was jailed today on a charge of intoxication. The Atlantic Drug Co promotes Rocky Mountain Tea and Green Bay Lumber Co advertises in the edition.
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Nebe
Nebe Shoe Company
Durance Vnle
Rocky Mountain
Atlantic Drug Co
America
Hollister
Atlantic Drug. Co
Rock Island Workers Win Opening Baseball Game 6 to 5
The Rock Island based team, composed of Rock Island employees, beat the Originals 6 to 5 in a Sunday morning game. Anderson and Bingham formed the battery. Williams and Dahlberg pitched and caught for the Originals. The Rock Island squad ordered new tan uniforms with black letters and accessories. They hope to arrange a summer game with the Chicago Rock Island team, with an admission to be charged. Next Sunday they play Walnut town, then Chicken Pickers the following Sunday. A new time card for the division is anticipated next Sunday, aligning with other trunk lines. Through trains will arrive westbound about 12:30 a.m. and eastbound about 10:30 a.m., with first-class equipment to boost western traffic. Bill McLeod now runs the south branch train as conductor. Elmer Burrows is temporarily visiting and may move to Valley Junction. Bred Lyuke, previously yardmaster, moves to Valley Junction for a freight run. Ray Olmstead serves as yardmaster but plans to depart when a reliever arrives.
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Rock Island
Baseball
Anderson
Bingham
Williams
Dahlberg
Chicago Rock Island
Walnut Town
Alnut
Chicken Pickers
Wm. McLeod
Bill” McLeod
Elmer Burrows
Carson
Valley Junction
Bred Lyyke
Ray Olmstead
New Fire Team Purchased for Atlantic Department
This morning a new five bay team of horses arrived from Casey to serve the Atlantic fire department. Joe and Patch, both five years old and well matched, were bought by the local purchasing committee led by Dale Morrow, John Rapp, and Dave Snyder, with David Burkey aiding. They cost $500 and were shipped from Casey to the Smith Feed Shed, where residents praised the team. The plan is to city break the horses with W T Joyce Company and have them in prime condition when ready for city service.
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Joe
Atlantic Fire Department
Casey
Messrs
Dale Morrow
John Rapp
Dave Snyder
Fire Boys
David Burkey
Burkey
W. 2. Williams
Smith Feed
Third
Poplar Streets
W. T. Joyce
Forty Hurt in Northwestern Elevated Collision
In Chicago on May 18 forty people were injured in a collision on the Northwestern Elevated. Four may die as a result of the accident.
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Chicago
The Duvals Return From Texas and Nebraska Visit
Mr and Mrs A M Duval came home last evening after visiting their son Harvey in Springview Nebraska Their daughter Miss Clara also returned home after visiting in Texas Their trip brought family together and marked a pleasant homecoming.
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Duvals
A. M. Duval
Harvey
Springview
Neb
Clara
Texas
Notre Dame Lady Promises Free Rheumatism Cure
An appeal from Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a home remedy claimed to cure rheumatism neuralgia sciatica lumbago backache kidney pains and joint stiffness. The letter asserts the remedy purifies blood fights uric acid and restores elasticity without climate change and invites readers to request proof via a Box R address.
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Notre Dame
Weather Forecast for Iowa Tonight and Wednesday
Partly cloudy with likely showers in the south and west portions tonight or Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to remain steady across the region.
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Lowa
Normal Institute Chosen Teachers for June Session
County Superintendent Mrs. Bertha Johnson lists Cass County Normal Institute instructors for June 14 to 22. Leading names include Supt. F. BE. King Ames, W H Salisbury Clarinda, T B Homan Wiota, Chaax BR Blodgett Atlantic, S W Rowley Lewis, and Miss Mary Kelley Indianola. Also notes promotional ads for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and paper products at Atlantic News office.
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Bertha Johnson
Cass County Normal Institute
Ft 8
F. BE. King
Ames
W. H. Salisbury
Clarinda
T. B. Homan
Wiota
Chaax BR. Blodgett
Atlantic
S. W. Rowley
Lewis
Mary Kelley
Indianola
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