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Newspaper

Atlantic Evening News

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1909

Page

5

Mrs Colter Passes Away At Home In Atlantic

Mrs Margaret Colter longtime Atlantic resident died after months of illness at the family home on Chestnut Street. Born Margaret Maggarrell in County Down on August 24 1843 she married John Colter in 1868 and moved to this county in 1878. Survived by nine children seven living two died in infancy and six grandchildren she was a Presbyterian for fifty years. Funeral at three o’clock tomorrow at the Presbyterian church with Rev George officiating and burial in Atlantic cemetery. Musicians and pallbearers named by the deceased.

Chestnut Streets Margaret Colter Colter Mrs. Colter Margaret Maggarrell Robert Maggarrell County Down Trelind John Colter Myre Martha Thayer Des ‘Moines Jennie Beatty Grover, Colo Wm. J. Colter Muskogee Oista Robert T T. Z. Maggarrell Omaha John R. Maggarrell Richard Maggarrell George Maggarrell Robert C. Maggarrell Woods Ore Hugh Maggarrell Douglass, Ariz James Maggarrell Cumberland Oklahoma The Presbyterian Church George Atlantic Cemetery A.M. Petite

Pantry Sale By Congregational Church Ladies

The Congregational church ladies announce a pantry sale at C. W. Browns store this Saturday May 2 starting at ten o clock. Proceeds support church needs and community aid.

the Congregational Church C. W. Brown

The Sopers Visit From Blanca Colorado

Loren Soper and his wife, now living in Blanca in the San Luis Valley, Colorado, arrived yesterday afternoon for a visit with friends and relatives and to handle business matters. Soper says they like the area and see a bright future there. Blanca, a growing town of about 600, has his large nearby landholdings, and he is in real estate. The couple report feeling better than in a long time.

Sopers Loren Soper Blanca San Luig Valley Colorado Mr. Soper

Married Yesterday at Local Parsonage In City

Lola Walter, youngest daughter of Mrs. O. H. Biliott near Anita, and Will McGrory, son of George McCrory, were married yesterday afternoon in two ceremonies at the M E Parsonage and M H church. Rev A E Griffith officiated. The couple will reside on a farm near Lincoln Center with numerous friends offering best wishes.

M.H Lola “Walter Lincoln Center

Commencement gifts at COLE'S and Red Oak trip

Coles offers gifts and a trip to Red Oak as Co R Graham of Des Moines, known as the Benial Chris, visited the city with his son Ray. They headed to Red Oak where the young man plans to start in the venture business. Graham Jr plans to travel to Colfax for a week to treat a severe cold.

Red Oak R. Graham Dee Moines Benial Chris Ray Atlantic Mr. Graham Jr Colfax

A Gentleman from Mississippi Comes to Chicago Grand Opera House

A notable Chicago debut of the American comedy drama from New York. The show, praised as the best American play since The Senator, features a Southern flavor and faithful character drawing. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday offer entertaining, cheerful entertainment at the Grand Opera House.

Mississippi Grand Opera House Chicago New York Grand Opéra House

Eclipses in June Visible In This Section

The article notes two celestial events in June : a partial lunar eclipse on the 8th and a solar eclipse on the 17th, each covering about four tenths of their respective surfaces and visible around 6 o'clock in the evening in this region.

Hat Pins at COLH'S. 3d20 A. Hundred and Six Years Old

Clarinda Iowa May 20 Delpha Rogers aged 106 dies claiming status as Iowa's oldest resident. Born in West Virginia she moved from Missouri with time as a servant in Washington's army.

Clarinda Delpha Rogers Iowa Washington West Virginia Iowa Ueed Missouri

Fire Department attends funeral of James Pugh

Attention Atlantic Fire Department members are requested to appear in uniform at the Firemen's hall at seven o'clock to attend the funeral of James Pugh. Chief David Snyder signs as secretary Leslie Smith. Also notices about Senior Class Play tickets going on sale tomorrow at Palmer's.

Atlantic Fire Department Ous James Pugh David Snyder Leslie Smith Palmer's

Good printing costs worth paying says Dooley line

A historical adage warns that cheap printing is unreliable and costly in the long run. It argues good work costs money and stresses choosing reputable printers who deliver value. Contact telephone 13 for reliable service.

Dre

Improvements Planned for Pt. Stafford Store

The Atlan tc Drug Company building owned by Pt. Stafford will undergo extensive remodeling after Hollenbeck & Company of Des Moines won the contract to level the storefront to street height. Work will start soon. the front will be remodeled and stock will be enhanced, likely boosting business for proprietor Mr. Jones. Also announced are Senior Class Day events at the opera house on May 24 with tickets at Palmer's Drug Store.

Atlantic Drug Company Pt. Stafford Atlantc Drug Company Hollenbeck & Company Des Moines Mr. Jones Opera House Palmer's Tomor

Jens Kjar Celebrates Forty-Third Birthday at Cole's

Jens Kjar known as Jimmy yesterday marked his forty third birthday at Cole's 3420. Friends flooded him with good wishes as The News joins in celebrating his milestone and wishes him many more years of health and happiness.

Jens Kjar Jimmy

Bank officials audit county treasurer books for semiannual settlement

L. W. Niles and T. P. Breheny of the Atlantic National Bank serve as the committee to inspect the books of County Treasurer Worthing in anticipation of the board’s semiannual settlement.

L. W. Niles T. P. Breheny Atlantic National Bank Worthing

Elk Horn Voters OK New School House Tax

Elk Horn Iowa May 20 voters approved a tax to fund a new school building long needed for the town. Elsewhere the Bon Ton bakery site on lower Chestnut street, once owned by Mr Powell, has reportedly been sold to Des Moines buyers.

Elk Horn Lower Chestnut Street Bon Ton Bakery Mr. Powell Des Moines

Attending Opti Cal Convention In Des Moines

Optometrist Frank D. Larson of Cole & Company jewelry store attends the annual optical meeting in Des Moines. He joins colleagues to learn advances and faces a new state requirement that all optometrists must pass an examination.

Frank D. Larson Thhe Cole & Company Ja Jin Des Moines Larson Frank

Colts at COLE's advertise Kitchen Cabinets sale

J L Winne promotes a Friday and Saturday sale offering Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets at 27.50 down to 20.00. Bogers Bros highlight gifts, Stier Grocery touts stock, B N Wolever markets land, A A Gillette features muslin undergarments. Gillette ads are noted as worth reading.

J. L. Winne Gillette

Special sale notices and local ads blend in Atlantic paper

An assortment of local advertisements and short notices runs through the page. Items include a tomorrow special sale at Giffen furniture for Me Dougall Hitchen cabinets, a cheap life insurance pitch, gas cooking encouragement, church services at Trinity Episcopal in Council Bluffs led by Rev John William Jones, free post cards offer with Farmers Messenger subscription, Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claims, a fire safety slogan about gas, a haircut and shave offer at Sweneys 16 E Fourth, a for sale notice for a six room dwelling near the business district with a possible $2000 price, and glasses made at Eggars Bros Opticians referenced in the page notice.

Eggars Bros

Resume of the stock markets and cattle trade in Chicago

Rosenbaum Bros. & Coy reports weekly cattle receipts heavier than last week with Monday at 7.25 per cwt, steady to close. Tuesday little change, Wednesday heavy run and a 10 to 20 cent decline for good heavy cattle, top 7.15. Hog receipts moderate to ample, prices steady to slight decline, mixed packing 7.10 to 7.40. Sheep lambs weaker 26 to 40 cents, wholesale trend mixed with expected declines for common grades.

Chicago

Ilowa Weather Sketch and Local Ads

Forecast for Ilowa calls for fair tonight and Friday increasing cloudiness with possible showers in the southwest. Also notes promotions and local business notices about Poultry books, Christensen Bros. Merc, and Eggers Bros. installing a new awning on the jewelry store building.

Ilowa Eggers Bros

Mrs Fiske Stars in Salvation Nell at Burwood Theater

Local residents attended the engagement at the Burwood theater in Omaha to see Mrs. Fiske perform Salvation Nell on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Her appearance remains sublime and consistent with her season's high standard.

Unique Tonight vaudeville show promises new acts

A complete change of vaudeville program at Unique Tonight features Rives and Phil Lips in singing and dancing stunts with a strong lineup and a pleasant surprise for all attendees. The just-ended program was praised as the best ever seen in the local vaudeville house and the new show is expected to match that quality.

Rives and Phillips

No New Trial Ruling in Garside Case

Judge Woodruff overrules the motion for a new trial in the Garside case. He awards plaintiff's attorneys 213 and defendant's attorneys 800, with the case to be appealed to the supreme court.

Woodruff District Court Garside Supreme Court

Local Notables and Impromptu Visit Summary

Miss Grace Trailor of Maine and Dr. Koob of Brayton were in town on business. Mrs. Crowley E. Cole visits relatives in the northern part of the state. The T B. Osborne building gains a fresh white coat of paint. Local visitors include Harry Shey Lon Hensley Dell Spry and James Galvin of Massena. Cigar dealer Chas. G. Warner and county recorder Moon host visitors. Levi Mountain and son Ray visit. Albert Borens ill in bed. Bob Johnson returns from the northwest with rheumatism. Fire tower painter Euam completes a dizzy perch swing drawing public attention. Local notables from Union, Bear Grove, Noble, and Franklin townships call on business and friends. L. Oransky returns from Greenfield to tend a sick sister-in-law. Moffat road agent C. Turner visits with wife. Chas. Colt sails to Minneapolis at eighty-six. Mrs. John Pugh travels after son James Pugh’s death and funeral. Des Moines papers report heiress Laura Haas of Iowa City set to inherit about 200000 from late Chas. Neely, known to Atlantic residents.

Grace Trailor Maine Dr. Koob Brayton Crowley E. Cole Harry ,Shey, Lon Hensley Dell Spry Wiota Chas. G. Warner Lewis and Griswold Hope Levi Mountain Ray Medi Miss Mountain County Recorder Albert Borens Hardware Dent Bob Johnson Beliz Fourth Street Amet Euam James Galvin Massena Mr. Mullins McDougall BA. Giffen John Duden Union Township Dan Becker Bear Grove Jana Chas Franklin Noble Township L. Oransky Greenfield Thee C. T. Turner Moffat Road Colorado Anita A. Simonton Turnerag Chas. Colt H. KO .Bartley Minneapolis Cait Ian John Pugh Summit City James Pugh Des Moines Laura Haas Iowa City Chas. Neely Chicago

Special Sale Announced for Meu Dougall Kitchen Cabinets

Atlantic Taz SPECIAL SALE TOMORROW at Giffen Furniture store recalls Appleman noted deal. A black and white spotted setter and a lemon and white ticked female setter are mentioned among items, with Remember the sale details for Meu Dougall Kitchen cabinets.

Senate Notity P Appleman Atlantic Meu Dougall Ithe Giffen Furniture

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cass County Sway Chestnut ‘Street McCrory Miss Lola Walter Ternoon M.E. Parsonage Cole's Coles Colh Cole the, News Frank Larson Optome Cole’s Dougall Hitchen Giffen Furniture St Trinity Episcopal Church John William Jones Council Bluffs Farmers Messenger Hollister Atlantic Drug Co Toa Sweney Reaume Rosenbaum Bros. & Coy the Well Conkey Christensen Bros. Merc, Company T B. Osborne
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