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Newspaper

Atlantic Evening News

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1908

Page

5

Death Calls Two More Death Calls Two More

Dewane Franklin Gaylord son of B K Gaylord died at his parents home at 3 45 am after over five months illness. He was born June 18 1885 in the city and worked as a painter before illness. He leaves parents three brothers and one sister. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 pm at the Church of Christ with interment at Atlantic cemetery. Robert Mutum aged 78 died at the home of his daughter Mrs A B Fleming at 300 Oak street of cancer and tuberculosis of the neck. He leaves eight children. Funeral Wednesday at Mogroe township church in Shelby county at 1 pm and burial there.

Dewane Franklin Gaylord B. K. Gaylord E. H. Whiteside Minneapolis Church of Christ Atlantic Cemetery Robert Mutum A. B. Fleming Qak Street England Mogroe Township Shelby County

Wrestling match pictures at opera house entertain small crowd

The Gotth Hackenschmidt wrestling match was shown at the opera house on Saturday evening to a small audience. Pictures were praised for quality though the film could not capture the full live struggle, leaving viewers with a sense of the real match’s intensity. The show was considered good and deserving of a better reception.

Opera House

Two Funerals Held Yesterday in Local Area

Two funerals were held yesterday in this vicinity. Mrs Sophia Brown of Esther Garden Sweden born 1838 and Charles L Brown were remembered with large floral tributes. Mrs Brown died May 22 after a lengthy illness and is survived by three children, six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Interment was at Atlantic cemetery. Charles L Brown died recently. services at the family residence on Locust Street with Masonic and other fraternal groups in attendance. Interment followed at Atlantic cemetery.

Sophia Brown Charles L. Brown Locust Street Ms. Brown Sophia Dorthea Brown Frank Anderson Buck Creek M. E Miss Hope John Gustason Peter Anderson James Stevenson John Lamphere David Hope George McCrory Jersild Elkhorn Mrs. Brown Esthergarden Sweden Charles Oscar Brown Sophia Atlantic Cemetery Charles L. Brow George Presbyterian Church C. B. Osborne Blue Lodge Knight Templar Charles D. Brown Joe Brown Andrew D. Brown Frank Murphy H. M. Brown George Mosier Elks, Odd Fellows Masons

Widely Known Undertaker Dies From Embalming Poison

F M Whitney of Cumberland died at 9 o clock Saturday morning from poisoning contracted while caring for the body of the late C O Hall. He was taken ill after embalming the corpse and grew worse, despite medical efforts, with poison spreading through the system and causing swelling and pain. Whitney, a respected citizen, died after a final failed attempt at rescue.

F. M. Whitney Cumberland C. O. Hall Mr. Whitney Whitney

Swan-Wilson Wedding Planned in Fruitvale Heights

Orrington Thomas Swan son of T B Swan and wife invites guests to his June 11 wedding at 8 p m at The Heights the bride Miss Misa Nellore Isabel Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Mundy Wilson of Fruitvale Cal The groom works in the U S forestry service and has been stationed in California The bride is connected with a Golden State school cluster of friends in this city will celebrate the union.

Orrington Thomas Swan T. B. Swan Misa Nellore Isabel Wilson Alfred “Mundy Wilson Fruitvale Cal Golden State Forrestry Service United States California Tom

Nellore Isabel Mundy Wilson to wed Orrington Swan at The Heights

Invitations announce the marriage of Nellore Isabel Mundy Wilson to Orrington Thomas Swan of Atlantic at The Heights Fruitvale Cal on Thursday evening June 11. Chapter A. F. P. O. held a Cedar Rapids convention with about 225 delegates, featuring talks on work and entertaining, music from a European educated club, a blind institution orchestra, and a pipe organ rendition by Mrs Bell Cradick Ray.

Edith Gillespie Alfred Mundy Wilson Nellore Isabel Orrington Thomas Swan Atlantic the Heights Fruitvale Cal C. M. Cole West Tenth Street State Convertion Westminster Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids Katherine Alexander C. R. Hunt Institution For the Blind Vinton Bell Craddick Ray Alexander Cole

New Bank for the Bluffs by Turner and Hannan group

T G Turner formerly of Atlantic National and First National of Council Bluffs plans a new national bank in Council Bluffs about September first. He partners with C R Hannan Jr of Bluff City. The Hannan estate, a major heir, likely backs the venture with near one million dollars.

T. G. Turner Atlantic National Bank First National of Council Bluffs C R. Hannan, Jr Bluff City Hannan

Liberal offer for The Des Moines Register and Leader

The Register and Leader offers new readers a special subscription deal through Jan 1 1909. Prices: daily and Sunday 3.00, daily only 2.90 for the balance of this year. The notice promises fair, unbiased political coverage, reliable Iowa news, editorials, markets, box scores, and cartoons.

Register and Leader Des Moines, Register and Leader Daily Register and Leader Iowa News Service Iowa Register and Leader Co Des Moines

Dreager Fined for Drunken Conduct in Justice Court

Gus Dreager appeared in Justice Straight's court this morning on drunkenness and creating a disturbance at home. He was fined 125 dollars, with the fine remitted and a warning that a repeat offense could lead to committal to the inebriate asylum.

Justice Court Gus Dreager Court of Justice Straight Justice Straight

Massena political talk by Swan and Meredith

T B Swan and A Meredith spoke at Massena town hall on the Cummins senatorial contest drawing about forty listeners. They arrived Saturday evening after mud clogged roads, as a violin solo at Vose Hall drew interest. Hope-Smith wedding invites note Ida Hope to wed Clarence Smith at the bride’s home Wednesday evening June 34 at 8.00.

T. B. Swan A. Meredith Massena Town Hall Cummins Hope-Smith David Hope Ida Clarente Smith

Des Moines Reunion Brings 4000 Veteran Railroad Men

Tomorrow and Wednesday in Des Moines a reunion of the state's veteran railroad men is planned. Invitations have drawn 4000 or more attendees, with local figures Dad Smith A. E. Taylor and possibly Frank Cain among those expected to attend.

Des Moines Dad Smith A. E. Taylor Frank Cain

Atlantic Canning Company Introduces New Cement Machine

The Atlantic Canning Company reports arrival of a new cement machine for laying concrete floors in the factory warehouse. The machine replaces several workers and adds valuable capacity to the construction fleet.

Atlantic Canning Company

Buffet of notices and events at Vose Hall in town

Home from Buffalo C W Otto mourns his father and attends a musical event at Vose Hall Tuesday. A dinner plan includes Jell O dessert recipe and promotional talk by White & Ellis. Bernice Steward of Des Moines appears, Eggers Bros advertises gifts, and plans for fishing trips with Aeolian quartet and firemen's benefit are noted. Card of Thanks honors late Charles L. Brown and asks to present claims against the estate.

Bernice Steward Des Moines Vose Hall

Too Wet for Baseball Delays Games in Guthrie Center and Avoca

Rainy weather halted high school baseball games as Guthrie Center and Avoca could not field teams. The Guthrie Center match and the Merchants' Greys versus Avoca game were both postponed due to waterlogged grounds yesterday and Saturday.

Guthrie Center Merchants’ Greys Avoca

People Who Come and Go in City Notes

A series of short notices lists residents and visitors including J A Gough Florence Gough J H Glass and others visiting Des Moines Council Bluffs Omaha and Kansas City. Elderly residents Lincoln County and local officials are mentioned along with a travel plan for Charles Cuykendall and a family visit. Also a dessert recipe promotes Lemon Jell O with bananas cream and candied cherries.

J. A. Gough Des Moines Florence Gough Council Bluffs

Whooping Cough Remedy Endorsed by Michigan Mother

In February our daughter had the whooping cough. Mr. Lane of Hartland recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and said it gave his customers the best satisfaction. We found it as he said and recommend it to anyone with children troubled by whooping cough. For sale by Atlantic Drug Co.

Lane Hartland Chamberlain A. Goss Durand, Mich Atlantic Drug Co

House Moving Outfit Puts Experience Forward

We have purchased one of the largest house moving outfits in western town and have a man with ten years experience to run it. Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay. See us if you have anything in our line. Both phones. Aston & Co., all orders left at Aston's Livery.

Aston & CO Aston’s

Atlantic High School Class Day Exercises Planned

The Class of 1908 at Atlantic High School will present day exercises at the opera house in this city on Friday evening May 29 at 8 o'clock. Admission is 15 cents to cover expenses and all are urged to attend. River High Again. Botna rises to bank full at noon and could spill over if rains continue.

The Atlantic High School Opera House

Hopley Hag Three Cars to Chicago Market

William Hopley plans three cars of stock for Chicago market. The announcement appears dated Saturday with details limited to the cars and sale timing, signaling a small rollout of inventory.

Hopley William Hopley Chicago

Honor the Soldier Dead at Presbyterian Service

Bad weather kept attendance light at Memorial services at the Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon. Three sermons addressed duty to the nation and fallen heroes, with scripture, prayer, and music. Sam Rice Post G A R W R C and Ladies of the G A R attended in good numbers.{" "} FOR SALE Driving horse. Inquire at 411 West Fifth street. Henry Herbert, Washington document clerk, in city by his ailing brother Joe, doubts Congress adjournment timing.

Presbyterian Church Henderson Mag Histon Heros George Woodward A. M. Petite Sam Rice Post W.R.C Driving Horse West Fifth Street Henry Herbert House of Representatives Washington Joe Herbert Congress

Bad Attack of Dysentery Cured

An honored citizen suffered a severe dysentery attack and believed he could be cured with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. His friend secured it from M J Leach of Walcott VI, who states he was promptly cured. For sale by Atlantic Drug Co.

Chamberlain M. J. Leach Walcott Atlantic Drug Co

Rainfall totals and minor tornado hit Council Bluffs

Up to midnight last night the government rain gauge at the water works recorded 47 inches in the vicinity. In Council Bluffs yesterday a miniature tornado struck part of the city, causing only minor damage to a small strip.

Council Bluffs

Colfax Notice and Injury at Factory Work

Broke his leg at noon today while at the canning factory, George Comer. Notice to return empty Colfax cases and bottles or send word for retrieval. James Stier.

George Comer Canning Factory James Stier

Chambar lain's Salve for Burns and Scalds Sold by Atlantic Drug Co

For a burn or scald apply Chamb ar lain's Salve. It will allay pain instantly and quickly heal injured parts. For sale by Atlantic Drug Co.

Atlantic [Drug Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gaylord E. P. Orchestra McCall's Orchestra Pacific Junction Bull Creek Ralph Milford Mise Cuykendall Ferryall Seminary Lake Forest Ill Mise Virginia Cuykendall J. W. Cuykendall Tom Swan Atlantic Society New Bank For the Bluffs Buffalo C. W. Otto N. Y White & Ellis Harrison’s Bakery Eggers Bros Att Cal Leach W. A. McWard William Goodge Spirit Lake Aeolian Quartet J. W. Niles Eggers Atlantic Evening J. H. Glass JE. and W. Bruce C. L. Gerring Omaha Fred Scholtz Davenport G. A. Baylies Rochester Minn Albert Lamb Rev. Henderson Waterloo J. F. Darnell Kansas City Lineman Frost Postal Telegraph Company Nels Knutesen Harlan J. C. Stewart Maine Stewart Illinois New York Charles Cuykendall Colorado New Mexico Presbyteria Church Ters ZART Moskowsky Peften Readingz Davis Nellie Walker Spaulding Dr. Wilson Lavatina Zula McCall Mary Burk White Minetti M. E.quint Arthur McCall Opera House Orchestra
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