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Newspaper

Atlantic Evening News

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1908

Page

5

Gossip of the Diamond Greys set for string of games ahead

The Merchants' Greys schedule a host of upcoming games starting with a 3 pm clash against Avoca on local grounds. Atlantic and Anita spike tensions with a truce. Anita umpire to officiate when Anita plays here. The Anita Tribune notes new arrivals Ray Vinall and Charles Osborne from Anita and George Rothemeal who pitched for Carroll last year.

Franklin Pikers Des Moines Omaha Originals McClelland Anita Iowa Atlantic Anita Tribune Ray Vinall Charles Osborne George Rothemeal Carroll Avoca Vinal Osborne Robiremeal Jones Worthing the Tribune Neck of the Woods

Adair News Praised as A Splendid Local Paper

The Adair News issue is twelve pages packed with attractive ads and readable items. Editor Roy Stacey earns praise for a strong local paper with lively content including candidate write ups and editorial matter. The piece notes continued success for The News in this section. The weather forecast for Iowa calls for showers tonight and Sunday with steady temperature.

Adair Cass County

Society Notes From The Browning Club And Bridal Showers

Lotus Rebecca Lodge 87 met at Odd Fellows hall with officer nominations for next session. Mrs G B Pennell hosted a morning china shower and bridge for Miss Corrie Osborne with yellow daisy decor and water color head place cards. A separate “miscellaneous shower” for Corrie Osborne featured pink carna tions and three course luncheon, with out of town guests Mrs Richard McCabe Mrs Gregory Chicago and Mrs Hugh Reinig Griswold.

Edith’ Gillespie Lotus Rebecca Lodge No. 87 Odd Fellows’ Hall Toach G. BE. Pennell Corrie Osborne 8. B. Gregory Chicago J. M. Emmert Wilhelm

Well Known Woman Dies at 70 in County

Mrs Sophia Dorthea Brown aged 70 years, 3 months, 18 days, died at 7 20 last evening at her daughter Mrs Frank Anderson oros home eight miles northeast of the city from pleurisy and related illnesses. She was born in Sweden and long a county resident leaving a husband and three children Charles Brown Oscar Brown and Mrs Frank Anderson. Funeral tomorrow at 1 30 pm at the late home with Rev Jersild of Elkhorn officiating. Interment in Atlantic cemetery.

Sophia Dorthea Brown Brown Frank Anderson Sweden Charles Oscar Brown Prank Anderson Jersild Elkhorn Atlantic Cemetery

Debates urged for fair airing in county campaign

A public appeal asks Alligon-Scott and opposing sides in Atlantic Cass to share speakers and time for June 2 voting issues. Mr Swan to speak in Wiota. organizers demand equal access to both sides to ensure fairness. Respond by Monday noon. Funeral notice for Charles L. Brown announces services at 4:15 Sunday at his home with Masons assisting at the grave. Ladies of the G A R to join memorial at Presbyterian church after viewing hours.

Alligon-Scott T. B. Swan Wiota Swan Allison-Scott Charles L. Brown

People Moving In And Out Of Anito City News

In Anita and surrounding areas residents including KF McKenna of Story & Clarke, A H Graham of Bear Grove, M Boorman returning from Des Moines, Miss Histon visiting Drake, Dr and Mrs Frank Murphy arriving for a funeral, A Green visiting, J H Jones purchasing a new A B Chase piano, Mrs Mary Jones Scharr and Florence Wishart set for England trip, W W Eller visiting the farm, and legal notes on the Ernest Spurlin case in Ritzville yield a busy local notices page. The Roy Lamoreaux funeral was held at the M I church with M W A pallbearers and Elks to meet for G C L Brown funeral.

T. KF. McKenna Story & Clarke Company A. H. Graham Bear Grove Township Hr. M. Boorman Tnn Des Moines Leon Miss Histon Elston Drake University Frank Murphy Dayton Murphy Charles L. Brown A. Green Extra J. H. Jones A. B. Chase Miss Marie Smiley Music Store Mary Jones Scharr Florence Wishart England W. W. Eller Anita

Water Receding Delays Hit Rural Routes Across County

High water remains near peak levels as rain continues. Rural carriers report several routes impassable, forcing them to turn back and suspend deliveries in multiple parts of the county as the situation evolves.

Postage Penalty for Writing on Newspaper Margins

A Glenwood farmer faced a $10 penalty after mailing a county paper to a relative with a note penned on the margin. Postal Inspector Swenson from Council Bluffs ruled an additional ten dollars due for violation of postal laws. The paper notes this is a common offense and suggests using a one cent postcard instead.

Glenwood J. §. Swenson Council Bluffs Mills County Tribune

Auction Postponed Due to Weather Notice

Auction sale of household goods and implements postponed from today to Monday at 3 PM. Sale to be held at the corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets.

Fourth and Chestnut Streets

Odd Fellows Meet for Funeral of C J Brown

All members of T C C F are summoned to gather at the hall tomorrow at 3 p m to attend the funeral of brother C J Brown. James B Stimonton district N G notes the call for attendance.

Elks GC. L. Brown G. G. Jeck Odd Fellows C. J.’ Brown Jas. B. Stimonton N.G

Church Services for Tomorrow in City

Churches across the city announce sermons and services for Sunday. Danish Lutheran and German Evangelical hold morning Sunday schools and 10 o clock services, Church of Christ hosts Bible school at 10 and services at 11 and 8, United Presbyterian lists morning and evening worship and Sabbath school, P O U meets with evening preaching, Christian Endeavor events, and public worship invites all to attend. Public worship is for the public and all are welcome.

Danish Lutheran Church Church of Christ W. M. Elston United Presbyterian W. C. Chisholm Rock Valley United Presbyterian Church Henderson Christian Endeavor

Presbyterian Church Services and Memorial Evening

Services in the Presbyterian church tomorrow include morning and evening worship. At 8 p.m. the G. A. R. Memorial service is announced elsewhere. Rev. George will speak in the morning on The Bible Not a Maker But a Revealer of Law and in the evening on Another Chance. All are invited.

Presbyterian Church George

Methodist Church Services Sunday Planned

The Methodist church will hold Sunday school Epworth league and class meeting at usual times. The pastor will preach both morning and evening. The morning sermon title is The Kindness of God and the evening sermon is The Flag We Follow a patriotic service to which everyone is invited.

Methodist Episcopal Methodist Church Epworth League

G A R Memorial Sunday Service At Presbyterian Church

Tomorrow at 3 o'clock the Presbyterian church hosts a G A R Memorial Sunday service with Rev. Henderson Elston and George delivering addresses on What Does the Flag Stand For The Nation's Debt to Its Departed Heroes and On Heath Peace Good Will to Men Rev Woodward will read scripture and offer prayer Mr A M Petite conducts the music All are invited especially old soldiers and members of the WWI RCSE

Henderson Elston George Woodward A.M. Petite Www, R. Cc

Sudden Death of Otis Hall at Home

Otis Hall died last Saturday morning at about 7 o clock at his home after a brief illness from inflammatory rheumatism and pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the Methodist church by the Woodmen of the World lodge, with interment in Massena Cemetery. Born December 23 1859 in Mason County, he moved to Cass County in 1876 and died at age 48. He leaves a mother and many relatives and friends in Cumberland and nearby areas.

Otis Hall Hall Methodist Church Order of Woodmen of the World Massena O. Hall Mason County Cass County Cumberland Cumberland Enterprise

Rosewater Re Turns To Omaha In Water Pump Plan

City Engineer Rosewater, back from Omaha, says the old pump is worn out and recommends using the Katz-Craig pump until the new unit arrives. Repairs ordered from Chicago should reach tomorrow, with a report due soon confirming the plan. Water pressure held steady despite high creek levels aiding pumping.

Rosewater Omaha Chicago

Railroad stock promotion contract signed after lengthy changes

The preliminary surveys and stock solicitation contract for the Atlantic Northern and Southern railroad was signed around 3:30 pm by H. S. Rattenberg, Charles B. Judd, and Clarence A. Ross. The committee revised terms, finally settling after long sessions. the deal provides 10 percent of raised funds, 5 percent on advance payments, and the remainder when the road is built. work to begin immediately.

Atlantic Northern and Southern Railroad H. S. Rattenberg Charles B. Judd Clarence A. Ross

Change At the Depot

Peter Keelan, chief baggage agent, leaves next week for Des Moines to head potato flakes production for Miller Manufacturing. His departure opens the position to Virgil Hayward, with Albert Anderson moving to night baggage, and Keelan’s Des Moines venture boosts local supply of superior goods.

Peter Keelan Des Moines Miller Manufacturing Company Keelan Virgil Hayward Albert Anderson

Death of Frank How a Avoca pioneer and Mason

Frank How aged 69 a charter member of the Avoca Masonic lodge was stricken with apoplexy at the dinner table yesterday and died at 9 15 tonight. He leaves three sons Frank Jr Sidney of Council Bluffs Ia and Harry of Avoca and one daughter With The funeral will probably be held Sunday.

Avoca Frank How Masonic Lodge How Frank Sidney Council Bluffs Harry

Guthrie Center High School Baseball Up in the Air

Will Cornell reported from Guthrie Center where the high school baseball game scheduled for today may be postponed due to all day rain. The Guthrie Center boys were set to host the game this morning, but uncertain if the contest will be played.

Will Cornell Guthrie Center

Lightning Strikes Hit Local Insurance Stocks

During recent rain and thunder storms, local insurance men report several stock losses from lightning. Most losses are small, but a number of incidents affected adjusters' inventories and operations.

Swan and Meredith Deaths At Massena Talk

T B Swan and C A Meredith were killed to speak at Massena today in support of Governor Cummins and left for that place this morning. Union Bible study and Teachers Training Class invite all interested to meet at the Congregational church parlor Monday evening at o clock.

Swan Meredith Massena T. B. Swan C. A. Meredith Cummins Union Congregational Church

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Greys Anit Merchants’ Greys Atlantica Harry Franklin Reese Morrow Sargent BR. White Jake White Arthur Wright Wilbur Herbert Max Ross George Franklin Christian Endeavor Union First Presbyterian Church Bessie Howlette Park Avenue 8. C. Schoup Avenue F Clara McAneny Fifth Avenue Myra Hutchinsom Franklin Avenue Tee Us &I James Atlantic Society E. L. Anderson Mamel Findley Carrie Wilkin Browning Club Amrs. Anderson West Seventh Street Thackeray Dickens George Biot Carlyle Ruskin Kingsley Hardy Stevenson Kipling Macaulay The Atlantic Evening State of Washington Ernest Spurlin Frank F. Sherman Sherman Walter S. Sherman Ritzville Roy Lamoreaux M. I M. W. A. Lodge Ball Park G. F. Braun G. A. R. Memorial Services Eggers Dtr Nebraska Pampa
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