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Newspaper

Atlantic Evening News

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

Page

7

Emerson Debates Reform and Progressive Legislation in Wiota

In Wiota on Wednesday, W. B. Emerson argued against the governor's reform and progressive agenda, citing Senate File 159 limiting dividends of stock life insurers to 8 percent and House File 458 probing the International Harvester trust. He criticized Meredith and Maytag allies, noted opposition to binding twine production at Anamosa, and criticized rural telephone tax exemptions, arguing such records explain why Swan avoided a joint debate.

Wiota W. B. Emerson Swan Emerson Senate Jamison Iowa Equitable Life Insurance Company Des Moines F. M. Hubbell House Committee On Appropriations Maytag Jasper Dow Towa Jtowa Anamosa International Harvester Company Meredith House Journal Kimmel Garst Geneva

Thanks for sympathy and floral tributes after death

The Fleming family and H. Mutum express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for loving sympathy and assistance during their father's illness and for the beautiful floral tributes. May God bless you.

A. B. Fleming H. Mutum

City closes for Memorial Day observance

Close Memorial Day noted with city parks offices courthouse and businesses shut. The post office closes after 10 AM tomorrow with one business and one general delivery in the morning. Rural carriers will not make trips.

Court House

One Day Only Sale at Gillette's and Bailey's Store

A one day sale event promises lowest prices on new first class goods at Gillette's with additional offerings at Bailey's Store. The message emphasizes no nervousness and easier nights after drinking Koffe-no, noting Saturday service at Bailey's.

Gillette's Bailey's Gillette’s

Delegates to Be Voted On At The Primary Stickers Print Ballots

Delegates for county party conventions will appear on sticker ballots rather than printed lists. Allison and Cummings tickets are nominated in several townships. In Fourth ward Allison slate includes Fish Lavery Seeman Petit Harris Lang Huggard Brown Hunter Mathews Aston Fulton Brown and Johnson Committeeman Johnson. In Cass township Allison delegates list Haworth Harris Hardenburgh Temple Crawford Plunkett Heimbaugh Roberts Wham Anderson Kunze Jahnke Hancock and Baker.

Allison Cummings George Fish Clarence Lavery Ira Seeman Ed Petit Tom Harris Zeno Lang J. Huggard Henry M. Brown W. Hunter Frank Mathews James Aston H.W. Fulton I. N. Brown C. B. Johnson Cass Township A.C. Haworth W J. Harris H. B. Hardenburgh J. C. Temple H. M. Crawford I. Z. Plunkett J E. Heimbaugh F. M. Roberts Emil Wham A. O. Anderson H. D. Kunze Ernest Jahnke John Hancock J. H. Baker

Town News Highlights From Atlantic Evening News

Daily rounds yield items on Dan Delaheyde traveling to Chicago for work from Omaha, R B Anderson and family visiting Shenandoah friends, Howard Marshall off to Des Moines for intercollegiate meet, J H Marshall and son accompanying, Horace Sears and wife at Hancock for brother's funeral, heart trouble cited as main cause after long illness.

Howard Marshall Des Moines J. H. Marshall Sam Horace Sears Hancock Mr. Sears

Robinsons Move to Omaha for New Home

Mr and Mrs H 3 Robinson plan to leave the city on Monday for Omaha where they will reside. They have placed their Maple Street home in Mrs J A Conerd's name. The Robinsons will keep their business ties and many friends here send best wishes for their new life.

H. 3. Robinson Omaha Maple Street J. A. Conerd Robinson Airs. Robinson

Atlantic Northern and Southern Suspend Trains

The Atlantic Northern and Southern ran no trains today due to the roadbed not being safe. A single train to astro may be possible. A board meeting is set for this evening to allow northern men to attend. otherwise it will be held later.

Atlantic Northern

Al Dunn Laments Poor Health At Milford Kin By Bedside

Al Dunn remains in critical condition as medical staff battle to stabilize him. His uncle Dr Scott of Milford and his son Walter arrived in the city and are at his bedside as reports indicate the illness may have reached a terminal phase.

Dunn al. Dunn Scott Milford Walter City

Veteran Railroader Recalls Des Moines Meeting

Frank Cain, superintendent of the Atlantic Northern and Southern, attended a veteran railroader gathering in Des Moines. He called the event grand and enjoyed reconnecting with old colleagues. Badges featured a four box car design with I V R R initials and the coupon ticket style program showed an old Iowa engine. Gillette's advertises Saturday linen and napkin sets.

Frank Cain Atlantic Northern and Southern Timber Des Moines Frank Iowa Cain

Pleasant Society Gatherings From Local hosts and students

Mrs J T Winne hosted the Board of Trade club for a six handed euchre game and a two course lunch. The Atlantic high school junior class hosted a senior class reception at the Old Homestead home of Mr and Mrs W A McWard with music readings and vocal solos. Over 100 attended including school board faculty and guests Miss Gladys Hart and Russell Swift enjoyed the event.

J. T. Winne Board of Trade Club Josephine Winne The Atlantic High School Will Cornell James Page C. M. Cole Gladys Hart Council Bluffs Marie Niles Russell Swift Harlan

Death of Elva May Reitz

Elva May Reitz aged 5 died at a city hospital from appendicitis after an operation. Born March 8, 1900 in Jefferson County Pennsylvania, she lived at 05 Pine Street with her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Reitz and siblings. Funeral at 10:30 Saturday at the Church of Christ with Rev. W. M. Elston officiating. interment in Atlantic Cemetery.

Elva May Rietz D. C. Reitz Pine Street Jefferson County Penn Church of Christ W. M. Elston Atlantic Cemetery

Iowa State University Commencement Programs Issued

State university at Iowa City released the commencement programs for the event running from June 12 to June 17, inclusive.

U. S The State University At Iowa City

Boorman to Speak at Audubon Memorial Day Ceremony

Attorney H. M. Boorman will address Audubon observers at the Memorial Day event tomorrow. Residents anticipate a positive talk as Boorman is known for a cheerful speaking style.

Memorial Day Exercises Planned With Procession and Address

Tomorrow marks Memorial Day with ceremonies honoring fallen soldiers. The program includes a forenoon march from the G A R hall to the cemetery, then an afternoon gathering at city park led by drum corps and students, featuring readings, songs, and an address by Rev. I N Woodward.

Women’s Relief Corps G. A. R. Hall J. G. Steinke A. S. Henderson America W. M. Elston I. N. Woodward J. George

Water Recedes as Botna Falls Back to Normal Channel

The Botna river level drops and should return to its regular flow for a while. Saturday is announced as Table Linen day at Gillette's with customers urged to prepare for the event.

Gillette's

Cummins Meeting at Lewis Draws 350 In- town and Out-of-town Crowd

About 350 to 400 people attended the Cummins meeting at Lewis with 111 from the city and eighty from Griswold joining a special train. The Atlantic and Griswold bands provided music. Attorney General Byers and T B Swan spoke, Swan urging democratic votes for Cummins, Byers praising Albert and his accomplishments. No stampede toward Cummins was recorded.

Cummins Lewis Griswold Atlantic Byers T. B. Swan Mr. Swan Mr. Byers Albert

Four Numbers for Epworth League Lecture Series

The Ep worth league executive committee announced four entertainment numbers for next year under the Mutual bureau of Chicago plus a lecture. Skovgaard the violinist, famed for his Stradivarius valued at 13000 dollars, headlines the lineup alongside the Toronto Male Quartet Eva Bartlett Macey company and Elias and Oreanne Truitt Day. Bishop McDowell was sought but could not be secured. John H Green of Rockport Texas, a Memorial Day visitor, recalls Atlantic’s early days and remains personable and unchanged.

Epworth League Mutual Bureau of Chicago Skovgaard Stradavarius Toronto Eva Bartlett Macey Elias and Oreanne Truitt League Bishop McDowell John H. Green Rockport Texas Atlantic Mr. Green

No Cow Licensing Ordinance Questioned by Council

Council members and Mayor Straight urge publication to state no ordinance will license milk cows. The only proposed measure, if any, relates to periodic tuberculosis testing of dairy cows and herds as recommended by the State Board of Health.

Straight State Board of Health

Emerson speaks at Allison meeting in Noble township

W. B. Emerson of this city addresses an Allison meeting at the Lyman school house in Noble township on Saturday evening, discussing issues in the senatorial campaign. The next WCTU editor meeting is set for Wednesday at 2 30 PM at Mrs. TR Saverys home.

W. B. Emerson Allison Lyman School House Noble Township Savery

Anita Tribune reports Fourth of July plans and local events

The Anita Tribune covers a proposed Fourth of July celebration in Anita, the local baseball team’s 15 to 1 victory over Avoca, a concert in Oakland, and various community updates including marriages, school appointments, and minor accidents.

Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues

Western League results include Des Moines 3 Sioux City 1 and Denver 2 Lincoln 0 Omaha 0 Pueblo 14. American League Chicago 2 Boston 1 Detroit 10 Philadelphia 2 Washington 8 Cleveland 2 St Louis 4 New York 3. National League Chicago 8 St Louis 2 Boston 3 Pittsburg 1. American Association Minneapolis 3 Kansas City 2 Louisville 10 Indianapolis 1 Columbus 0 Toledo 5 St Paul 6 Milwaukee 3.

Des Moines Sioux City Denver Lincoln Pueblo Omaha Chicago Boston Detroit Philadelphia Washington Cleveland S. Louis New York St. Louis Pittsburg American Association Minneapolis Kansas City Louisville Indianapolis Columbus Toledo St. Paul Milwaukee

Lecture by Rev George on Heroes of Common Life

Rev J George of the Presbyterian church lectured at Marna last evening on Heroes of Common Life and Their Makers as part of school exercises. There was no class this year, but a large program was presented by the school.

George J. George The Presbyterian Church Marna Scho

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Pri Mary Atlan Dan Delaheyde Anderson Shenandoah Geo Atlantic Society Edith Gillespie Elva May Reitz Tal Appen Dicitis Christ Church Rev. Woodward Ball Park D.M. Pikers Merchants’ Greys Alantic and Green Bay Lumber John H. Green Hero Anita Tribune Anita Avoca Pikers Anita Bruce Pearl Wagner Bessie Lowell Juanita Thompson Raymond Beaver Congregational Oakland W. W. Niswender Knoxville Tribune J. H. Mackrill Biffe Gant Irene Marshall Indianola Edna Louise Boggs W. A. Boggs Spokane Wash Harry McKinlay Wallace Idaho Wallace D. Forsyth G. M. Forsyth Pleasant Township Irene Crisler Ed. Neer Hhm Nettie Steinmetz G. R. Jones W. Beiser E. W. Switzer North Dakota C. E. Livingston
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