Death of Roy Lamoreaux at 30 in Hickory Street Home
Roy Lamoreaux aged 30 died at 4:30 AM at his Hickory Street home after a year and a half battle with tuberculosis. Born May 18 1878 near Wiota he worked for Byrne Hammer National Biscuit and as a traveling salesman. He married Bertha Ferguson of Audubon and leaves wife child parents a brother and three sisters. Funeral Saturday at 10:30 AM at M E Church with Grand Junction preacher, interment Atlantic Cemetery.
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Roy Lamoreaux
J. W. Dasmoreaux
Hickory Street
Byrne & Hammer
Omaha
Colorado
National Biscuit Company
Wiota
Yhanhood
Commercial College
Des Moines
Bullock
Anita
Audubon
Russell
Bertha Ferguson
Dale City
Bryne-Hammer Company
Wall
M. E
Grand Junction
Atlantic Cemetery
Bankers Hear Leaders At Bluffs Town Meeting
Bankers from Council Bluffs and surrounding towns gathered for the Towns association annual meeting in Bluffs with over one hundred attendees. James Hunter of Minden was elected president of the association and endorsed for state treasurer, with G W Cole of Woodbine named secretary and a slate of officers including Chas Wood Logan 5 Hart August Beyesheim and C E B Price Council Bluffs and L F Potter Harlan. Henry Meyer of Chicago urged on the topic The Late Un Leapelaan and Chicago Banks and Bankers. Other speakers included Ackley Hubbard Sioux City and J M Kelley Macedonia. A luncheon concluded the event. A reader note promotes Chamberlains cough remedy through a Durand Michigan testimonial from Mrs A Goss via Atlantic Drug Co.
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Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Town “Bankers Association
James Hunter
Minden
State Association
G. "W. Cole
Woodbine
Chas. Wood
Logan
Hart
August Beyesheim
C. EB. Price
L. F. Potter
Harlan
Henry Meyer
Hamilton Bank of Chicago
Chicago
Ackley Hubbard
First National Bank of
Sioux City
J. M. Kelley
Macedonia
Base Ball Dope Shows Weekend High School Schedule
The high school boys depart early Saturday for Guthrie Center to meet the local team. The Merchants’ Greys bring a strong squad here next Sunday and a week from Sunday face the Omaha originals. Graduation gifts available at O’Connell’s.
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Guthrie Center
Merchants’ Greys
Originals
Omaha
Electric Lights On Lo joust Street Open Soon
CG B Osborne has been installing electric lights in a residence on Lo joust street in recent days. Also notes first pension under new widows pension law granted Mary Elinor Miller at $12 per month. A new pool hall and bowling alley on Walnut street, run by William Gaskill for John Kernan, opens Saturday after refreshes. Bank statements for Whitney and Iowa Trust and Savings appear elsewhere, with national banks reporting to the comptroller as of May 14. Tr C Deming of Minneapolis, once partner to W Brown, visited local friends en route home from Chicago via Vermont after a death in a friend’s family.
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B. Osborne
Lojoust Street
Mary Elinor Miller
Pressnall
Walnut Street
William Gaskill
John Kernan
Whitney Bank
Iowa Trust’ and Savings Bank
National Bank
Comptroller
Tr. C. Deming
Minneapolis
W. Brown
Young Couple Wed at Avoca in Quiet City Ceremony
John Hoffman Jr and Minnie Wilkinson wed yesterday at Avoca with firemen present for the festivities. The couple, returning to the city today, plan a short Casey visit before settling here. Hoffman is from this city. Wilkinson is from the Benjamin Wilkinson family area north of town. Friends extend warm wishes for their happiness.
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John Hoffman, Jr
Minnie “Wilkinson
Avoca
Casey
Jonh Hoffman
Benjamin Wilkinson
Anita News Social notes and local travel updates.
Miss Lyda Reese is home for a few days. J L Carey left Anita for a Texas trip. Dana Lattig returned from Colorado Friday. Hd L Richardson and family moved to Cumberland. Mrs Sheples and Harriet Dilts went to Des Moines. Mrs Morris of Oklahoma visits with H N Reynolds and W E Fish. Swelley and Leslie families visited in Walnut. Lizzie Wiegand returned from Charles City Iowa. Mrs Thomas Cecil visited Bert Conley in Cornell Bluffs. C W Major went to Des Moines to retrieve his newly bought automobile. Harry Woodmanse returned home to Des Moines after visiting friends. Dressler entertained young friends southeast of Anita. Dr T B Larabee and wife attended Osteopathic meeting in Des Moines. George Scholl returned from Elk Horn. Mrs Mae Ward returned to Des Moines. Junior Christian Endeavors hosted an ice cream social at A Q Todhunter’s lawn, netting about $10. Pupils of Miss Ethel Curtis surprised her at G E Stone’s home. light refreshments served. Pearl Wagner visiting her sister in Grinnell. will visit Malcolm with Vesta Scott. Mrs W O Hinkley of Lewistown Mont visits Rev M Stahl. Grace Stahl visited from Des Moines. Dr R A Weston and family visiting his parents. en route to Des Moines medical convention. Congregational church held a reception for Rev Cushman and wife with program and refreshments. Anita high school eleventh and twelfth grades hosted a reception for teachers and school board at the schoolhouse. Hon C A Weaver of Des Moines to deliver Memorial Day address in Anita at the opera house at 10 Velock a m, with 2 pm program.
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Walter Moox
Dana Lattig
Colorado
Hd.l. Richardson
Cumberland
B. R. Martin
Guthrie Center
Sheples
Harriet Dilts
Des Moines
Morris
Oklahoma
H. N. Reynolds
W. E. Fish
W. P. Swelley
Walnut
J. N. Leslie
George Scholl
Lizzie Wiegand
Charles City
Thomas Cecil
Cornell Bluffs
Bert Conley
C. W. Major
Harry Woodmanse
Harry Dressler
Anita
T. B. Larabee
The
Osteopathic Association
Elkhorn
S. R. Hansen
Mae Ward
Margaret Chambers
Des Moies
A. Q
Todhunter
Ethel Curtis
G. E. Stone
Avoca Firemen Celebrate Annual Day With Parades and Dance
Atlantic fire boys attended Avoca Firemen Day, a festive annual celebration in that city. Over seventy five from our town rode the special, including eighteen band members, with a grand parade, water throw by the Avoca steamer crew, afternoon concerts by Atlantic and Avoca bands, and an evening dance. The return trip was led by conductor Fred Lykke and engine man Frank Smith.
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Atlantic Fire
Avoca
Atlantic
Fred Lykke
Frank Smith
Bear Grove News Items Cherry Creek Parish Notes
Mrs J W Preston received a fine new buggy. Preston shipped hogs to Chicago Tuesday. Edith Halsey visited home Sunday and returned to school Monday. D R Charles left for Kansas City to visit friends and relatives. Joe Stengel has been ill with Dr Weaver attending. improving now. Heavy rains and warm weather boosted pastures and meadows. Farmers advance with corn planting this week. Dr Jones of Lewis fumigated the Halsey house for German measles. quarantine card removed. Center School closed Friday with picnic and ice cream. Miss Condon plans a second spring term near Messena starting Monday.
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J. W. Preston
Chicago
Edith Halsey
D.R. Charles
Kansas City
Joe Stengel
Dr. Weaver
Cumberland
Jones
Lewis
C. B. ‘Halsey
Center
Property Transfers Show Multiple 1908 Wd Sales Across Town
Court records list numerous May 1908 transfers: Jasper R Hosselt and Dan Murray swap parcels near sections 27 75 84 for 7300 dollars. Frances Brown to John Ortgies deeding lot and acres for 3500. F C Smith to A N and S Ry about four acres along their right of way for 50. Mary M Nichols et al to Rose Anna Antrim lot 10 block 114 Atlantic for 260. F M DeVore to Fannie J Wolfinger lot 3 block 63 Atlantic for 1000. Helen M Meerdith to Chas Snyder lot and fractional acres with mortgage 1000 and 2000. N C G Burkhart to L C Robison lots 4 5 6 13 11 Anita area for 1100.
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Jasper R .Hosselt
Ana
Dan Murray
Frances Brown
John Ortgies
F. C. Smith
A. N
S. Ry
West Side
Mary M. Nichols
Rose Anna Antrim
Atlantic
Fannie J. Wolfinger
Helen M. Meerdith
Chas. Snyder
N. CG. Burkhart
L. C. Robison
Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues
National League results St Louis 1 New York 0 Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 0 Chicago 5 Boston 3 Brooklyn 2 Pittsburg 1 American League St Louis 3 Philadelphia 1 Cleveland 4 Boston 3 Washington Chicago rain New York Detroit rain American Association Kanigas City A Milwaukee 7 Indianapolis 2 Columbus 1 Foledo 2 Louisville 0 Minneapolis 4 St Paul 3 Western League Des Moines 7 Denver 6 Omaha 4 Sioux City 3 Lincoln 4 Pueblo 3
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St. Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
American Association
Kanigas City
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Columbus
Foledo
Louisville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Des Moines
Denver
Omaha
Sioux City
Lincoln
Pueblo
Weather Update for Iowa Turns Cooler With Showers
Partly cloudy tonight with cooler temperatures and showers in the east and central portions. Friday looks fair with stationary conditions across the state.
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Lowa
Memorial Exercises at Wiota Cemetery
Decoration day exercises will be held at the Wiota cemetery at 2 30 p m A good program is being prepared and pleasant weather is all that will be necessary for carrying it out.
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Wiota
Memorial Sunday Observance With Church Services
Old soldiers will march to the cemetery to decorate the graves. Memorial Sunday will be observed with services at the Christian church at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The services will be in charge of the chaplain Rev. P A Rickel, assisted by the pastors and choirs of the other churches.
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Christian Church
P. A. Rickel
Wells Reconnect to City Water System
The city reattached pumps to wells at the water station to restore supply. Fire pressure can be drawn from the creek if needed, but overall pressure remains low on the hill while lower areas have plentiful, good quality water. Engineer Rosiewater of Omaha arrives tonight to assess and fix the system.
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Roséwater
Omaha
Flooding North of Here Near Hamlin and Audubon
J H Simmons of Simmons Jobes reports the river and tributaries north of here have flooded the surrounding country near Hamlin. Bridges washed out and other damage noted. Rain intensified to a cloudburst with wind and lightning. creek likely to rise further within forty hours if trends continue. Railroad damage not yet reported.
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J. H. Simmons
Simmons & Jobes
Audubon
Hamlin
Allison by 25000: Iowa primary shows Allison lead state wide
Reports from Allison headquarters in Dubuque Iowa indicate a decisive nomination for Senator Allison at the June primary with forecasts of carries in most counties and several congressional districts. Governors claims of a 25000 majority are questioned as recent tallies suggest broad support across districts and counties, including hard outcomes in Delaware and Buchanan counties and potential advantages in the Ninth and Tenth districts.
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Dubuque
Allison
Towa
Iowa
Boyd
Taft
Bremer
Delaware
Buchanan
Delaware County
Independence
Hardin
Cummins
Cumminstead
Heavy Rain and Lightning Disrupt City Night
Heavy rain totaled 1.48 inches with 1.24 inches before midnight and the rest afterward, accompanied by lightning that caused street lights to fail. A fire alarm at the waterworks was triggered by lightning striking wires, ringing the water station bell. Fire crews were dispatched but found no blaze and returned to bed.
Arrest of Charles Dunn Echoes Iowa Case Link
Charles Dunn a 50 year old farmer and ex convict living near Marshalltown has been arrested on a charge of in cest fled by his stepdaughter. The case parallels a local charge against William Gallagher. State Medics to Session. Doctors Emmert Campbell and Morris attended the Iowa State Medical Society fifty seventh annual session at the Savery hotel Des Moines reports describe the papers read and the interest of the gathering.
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Charles Dunn
Marshalltown
William Gallagher
Dra. J. M. Emmert
C. L. Campbell
T.b.morris
Des Moines
Iowa State Medical Society
Savery Hotel
Park Camp 157 to Hold Funeral Arrangements Meeting
M. W. A. Attention. There will be a special meeting of Park Camp No. 157 tonight at 8 p.m. at J. W. Gardner's office to make arrangements for the funeral of neighbor Roy Lamoreux. Bert Li Butler, Consul.
People Coming and Going in Local Visits
The city hosts a parade of visitors from Maine to California as residents and guests arrive, shop, and call on friends. Notables include Mrs. J. S. Brown, Mrs. Will Hamier, Mrs. G. W. B. Fletcher, J. H. Marshall, J. B. Rockafellow, Miss Clara Christensen, L. F. Potter, Henry Meyer, and Rev. W. C. Chisholm. Many travelers return from Des Moines and Griswold while planning moves to Cheyenne.
Elkhorn News Briefs From Cedar County
Rev Anker traveled to Atlantic Wednesday morning. Spar of Kimballton visited town Sunday. Eighteen bought tickets Monday to attend a Republican rally in Atlantic. Lemhe and Christenser bought buggies from Hikborn Implement Co Monday. Rattenberg and Madsen visited Atlantic Monday returning on the special train. Kimballton Construction installed a new gasoline engine Monday. Olaf Hansen Christensen Fedder Schmidt and Mr and Mrs N J Christensen visited Hamlin Sunday.
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Anker
Atlantic
Spar
Kimballton
John Lémhe
Marius Christenser
Hikborn Implement’ Company
Mary Rattenberg
Anna Madsen
Hikhorn and Kimballton Construction Company
Olaf Hansen
Carl Christensen
Fedder Schmidt
N. J. Christensen
Hamlin
Formula for killing bugs on vines advertised
This paper recalls a formula for bug control on vines once published. N W Deering of this city asserts the mix of one part calomel to three parts wheat flour kills the pests. Apply liberally to the vine and the bugs will perish.
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N. W. Deering
Change of Date for Cemetery Planting at Wiota
Heavy rain last night delays planting at Wiota Cemetery. Plants will be set out on Saturday May 23 instead of earlier.
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Wiota
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Zane
Hartland
Chamberlain
A. Goss
Durand, Mich
Atlantic Drug Co
O'Connell's
Atlan
John” Hoffman, Jr
Miss Minnie
Wilkinson
Ayo Yester
Will Lake
Anita News
J. L. Carey
Texas
Manly
Bear Grove News
Dicate
Atlantic Evening
Golus
J. S. Brown
Maine
Will Hamier
G. W. B. Fletcher
T. W. Niles
Bert Butler
Michigan
C. H. Laartz
Adair
J. H. Marshall
Uttle
J. B. Rockafellow
Misa Sampson
Hospital Corps of Nurses
Messrs
Lamberson
Johnson
Nora
Springs
Porterfield
R. H. Shiffiett
Griswold
Clara Christensen
Walnut Waa
H. V. Keeney
William Lowe
United Presbyterian Church
Ella Steward
Ber
A. W. Brown
Cheyenne
Wyo
A. Green
Mr. Green
California
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