Atlantic Meets Claims Southwest Iowa Title Banner Arrives
Atlantic high school boys learned from Sunday Register and Leader that Sidney high school track team were Southwest Iowa champions. The banner from Red Oak’s meet arrived in Atlantic yesterday morning, proving Atlantic defeated nearest foe by fourteen points. Sidney, present at the meet, disputes the claim.
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Atlantic High School
Sidney High School
Iowa
Red Oak
Sidney
jAtlantic
Lydia E. Pinkham
Did Not Play Silent Rain Postpones Rock Island Game
The Rock Island baseball team did not play Walnut yesterday due to wet weather. The game will be rescheduled for Sunday next.
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Rock Island
New Use for an Auto in County Farmland
A farmer attached an automobile to a barrow and harrow to till a field in a novel method. He reports the setup works splendidly and expects others to adopt the technique soon.
Banner Arrives From Red Oak Field Meet Victory
The championship banner from the Southwest Iowa field meet at Red Oak has arrived in the city. The black and gold trophy reads Championship 1909 and is prized by local high school athletes for its symbolic value.
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Iowa
Red Oak
Atlantic Fire Department Special Meeting At 8 30 Tonight
A special meeting of the Atlantic Fire Department is called for tonight at 8 30 in the hall. Business of importance to be discussed. David Snyder serves as Chief and Leslie Smith as Secretary.
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Atlantic Fire Department
David Snyder
Leslie Smith
Sec
Dr C L Campbell leaves for Pittsburgh after sister’s death
Dr C L Campbell travels to Pittsburgh after his sister Mrs Edwin King dies. This marks the fifth family death in the year. He expects to return home later in the week.
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C. L. Campbell
Pittsburgh
Penn
Edwin King
Rain Delays Baseball Game Between Atlantic and Extra
Rain yesterday halted a scheduled baseball game between Atlantic and Extra, resulting in a defeat for Extra due to weather conditions and unable play the contest.
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Atlantic
Extra
New Choir Sings at Congregationalist Evening Service
A new choir organized by Congregationalists appeared last night singing to accompany Miss Frances Arnold who plans to pass drill duties to a replacement during vacation. Genevieve Hedges provided violin, and Rev. Henderson preached on First things first or How to be happy without an automobile. The ad copy promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic.
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Frances Arnold
Genevieve Hedges
Henderson
Boys Judging Contest at Cass County Fair
The Cass County Fair Association announces a boys judging contest with prizes to Ames Short Course entrants in January 1910. First place gains all expenses to Short Course, second half. rules require no college registrants, entry fee 1.50, judging two rings each of horses cattle hogs and corn samples, 100 point scale per ring, with strict conduct and scoring procedures.
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Cass County Fair Association
Ames
Secretary of
the Fair Association
Fair Association
Neola Defeats Local Team 2-1 In Postseason Game
Neola edged the local high school baseball squad 2 to 1 in a postseason contest played Saturday outside the regular schedule. The team may travel to Minden and Anita this week for further games.
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Neola
Minden
Anita
Partridge Visits Atlantic During Omaha Trip
G A Partridge former Swift Produce manager now county treasurer deputy at Grand Island Nebraska arrived in Atlantic Saturday on a business errand. He enjoyed a short visit, looked well, and greeted friends before returning to his duties.
Prompt Settlement for Krohn Injury Claim
Herman Krohn received a draft for 34.30 from Woodmen Accident Association as a prompt settlement for his disability claim from a cut hand. The settlement is noted as commendatory toward the company.
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Herman Krohn
Woodmen Accident Association
Brown ing Club breakfast slated at Miss Berg home
Interest to Our Readers notes the Brown ing Club breakfast to wrap up the season, moved from Saturday to tomorrow at Miss Jennie Berg’s home. The club’s ladies anticipate this delightful annual event, a highlight in their calendar. Pineules new kidney remedy advertisement promotes relief for kidney and bladder issues sold by W T Palmer & Co.
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Browning Club
Jennie Berg
New Real Estate Venture Formed By A M Petite And E P Bennett
A. M. Petite and E. P. Bennett have formed a partnership to conduct real estate, insurance, and rental business. They leased the north half of the Mutual Benefit Building and Loan Association on upper Chestnut street, plan handsome offices, and will handle irrigated lands, general real estate, rentals, and write insurance and surety bonds.
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A. M. Petite
E. P. Bennett
Upper Chestnut Street
Mutual Benefit Building and Loan Association
They Are Moving H 5S Rattenberg Family
The Rattenbergs move from rooms above the Shuter office to their new home at Fourth and Maple Streets, recently purchased from Mrs J A Conerd.
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Rattenberg
Shuter
Fourth and
Maple Streets
J. A. Conerd
Grinnell Dominates State Field Meet at Des Moines
Messrs J H Marshall F W Porterfield and their sons Sam Marshall and Jack Porterfield attended the state field meet at Des Moines Saturday and witnessed Grinnell secure a well earned victory by a large margin. They enjoyed every event and deemed it a great affair all the way through.
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Messrs
J. H. Marshall
F. W. Porterfield
Sam Marshall
Jack Porterfield
Des Moines
Grinnell
Real Estate Transfers May 29 1909 Johnston McIntosh to Arthur Schwenke
Johnston McIntosh and wife transfer 5 2009 w2 ne4 10-75 Bias Pee ee ae ygeet Seek 6400 to Arthur Schwenke. Eunice Ialsety and husband to Elmer C. Halsey et al ocd 5 28 09 ft 3 of O P lot 16 ae4 nw4 and w2 net 28-77 34. Aubeet to Ws Et. ceee. cee ee BI Ott Fatty F Perkins to N Viers et ul ged Ti wh se 220 ¢ It 24 2nd add finssena at
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston McIntosh
Arthur Schwenke
Eunice Ialsey
Elmer C. Halsey
Aubeet
Fatty F Perkins
Viers
Finssena
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promises Beauty
An Atlantic Drug Co advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the path to a beautiful complexion clear skin bright eyes red lips and good health offered in tea or tablet form for 36 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Atlantic Drug Co
Rocky Mountain
Baker Family Announces Massena Wedding for Ruby Baker
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Baker of Massena invite guests to the marriage of their daughter Miss Ruby Elnora Baker to Mr. Harl Grimes at their Massena home at high noon on June 16.
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J. S. Baker
Massena
Ruby Elnora Baker
Harl Grimes
Bee's Laxatives Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cure
Summer coughs and colds are stubborn and hard to cure. The ad claims Bee's Laxatives Cough Syrup will promptly cure your cold. Sold by W. T. Palmer & Co. drug store.
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W. T. Palmer & Co
Fifteen Year Old Girl in Custody
Mary Polsen, fifteen, was taken into custody and placed in the care of Sheriff Duval after being out all night and seeking directions to town. She had been living with Rev. Braun of the German Evangelical church and not at home. Sheriff Duval returned her to her parents who will keep her at home.
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Mary Polsen
Duval
Jake Christensen
Rev. Braun
German Evangelical Church
Braun
Christensen
Chestnut Street
Junkin Not Insane Says Centerville Doctor
In Centerville Iowa on May 31 a trial reports Dr Hoo testifying Junkin is not insane yet a criminal degenerate. The physician warned of animal nature and inability to curb criminal tendencies while presenting the skull of a hold up man as an example. An advertisement touts King's Little Liver Pills and Pinesalve sold by W T Palmer Co drug store.
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Centerville
Iowa
Speial To the
Junkin
Clara Rosen
Hooever
W. T. Palmer & Co
Atlantic to Form Commercial Club Meeting Notice
A meeting is set for Thursday evening January 3 at the Firemen's Hall to form a Commercial Club. All residents and interested parties in Atlantic are invited to attend.
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Jane
Firemen’s Hall
Atlantic
Memorial Day Observed With Closures Across City
The city observed Memorial Day as a holiday with banks, post offices, and courthouse offices closed. Many businesses shut this afternoon during the exercises as The News published a paper per its new custom.
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Court House
Small Tornado Strikes Oakland Iowa May 31
A tornado damages a barn owned by Frank Reed in southwestern Oakland. Sheds overturn and debris flies as the storm hits with heavy rain hail and wind. Panic and fear of loss of life ensue before the tornado exits town. ManZan pile remedy advertised as instant relief and cure, sold by W T Palmer & Co drug store.
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Oakland
Frank Reed
W. T. Palmer & Co
Williams to State Meeting for Sunday Schools
The M. E. Sunday School has voted to send Superintendent BE L. Williams to the state convention of Sunday schools in Des Moines on June 2nd and 4th.
Memorial Day Pro gram Carried Out in This City
Memorial Day was observed fittingly with graves decorated at the cemetery and an afternoon program in the park. A procession led by the Atlantic band included G A R members, students and citizens, arriving at two o clock. Post Commander William Kreamer opened the meeting, Rev. A S Henderson gave the invocation. The High School Glee Club sang Your Comrades and Mine, Master Loren Graham delivered a fine recitation, and C B Osborne read Lincoln s Gettysburg Address. The program closed with The Rally, an address by T B Swan, more band music and a final chorus of America.
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G. A. R Hall
Atlantic Band
William Kreamer
A. S. Henderson
Congrégational Church
Loren Graham
I. H. Graham
C. B. Osborne
Mr. Osborne
T. B. Swan
Mr. Swan
America
Atlantic Gun Club Holds Practice Shoot this Afternoon
A number of members from the Atlantic Gun Club conducted a practice shoot at the shooting grounds this afternoon.
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The
Atlantic Gun Club
Jones Buys Des Moines Home for Family Move
J H Jones purchased a residence in Des Moines for occupancy by himself and his family after their planned removal to the cenital city in the near future.
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J. H. Jones
Des Moines
Bridge Lumber Auction Near Ratzlaff Farm
To sell bridge lumber to the highest bidder for cash on Thursday June 3 at one o clock near the John Ratzlaff farm in Washington township. The lumber comes from an old bridge. Those interested should be on hand promptly. 8431 CHAS. 8. FULTON, Supervisor.
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John Ratzlaff
Washington Township
Fulton
Princess Theater Opens on Clark Street as Singer Showcase
The Princess Theater in Chicago, recently added to Clark Street near the post office, debuts with Singer management presenting its latest spectacular and musical productions. The Golden Girl continues to draw packed houses with a top company led by Harry Tehe, Winona Winter, Helen Cullinan, Harold Crane, Joseph Herbert Jr., Hamilton Coleman, James H. Bradbury, and William Robinson. A gold rain ballet and superb chorus enhance the dazzling production, recently moved from LaSalle Theater to the Princess.
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Princess Theater
Chicago
Clark Street
Singer Management
Singer
Harry Tehe
Winona Winter
Helen Cullinan
Harold Crane
Joseph Herbert Jr
Hamilton Coleman
James H. Bradbury
William Robinson
LaSalle Theater
Personal items of local interest noted
Miss Zella DeLano of Omaha visits friends here. Frank Rhody spent Sunday at Casey with his parents. Lou Limecoola visits with friends and relatives. Ethyn Allen of Lewis was in the city Sunday with friends. Attorney H. M. Boorman returns from Dayton Ohio. L. Oransky back from Des Moines. CO. H. Laartz of Adair in town over Sunday. A J Long on R F D 2 reports a year ahead of Evening News. J H Jones came from Des Moines for a family visit. Mrs A J O'Dea and Valley Junction visitors. Dr. George delivered the baccalaureate address at Neola. Peter Eggers of Avoca visits his sons. Captain John C. Stewart of Maine among Memorial Day visitors. Bank examiner George B E Fennell visiting his wife. Chas Scott of Benton township in town for Memorial Day. Board of supervisors to meet in June at court house. Joe Niles in town for Memorial Day. Richard Smith home for summer from state university. John Sievers off to manage farming interests in Audubon county. Henry Mailander of Wiota among callers. Junior high picnic at Sunnyside Park. Lester Dunn of Postal Telegraph Anita visits with his mother. O H Blakeslee in Denver with Frank Augustus Mining. Mr and Mrs P J Breheny return from wedding trip. Breheny stationed here. Howard Marshall at University of Michigan on vacation. Frank Harris of Des Moines visiting Memorial Day. Chas Campbell and wife greet new baby boy. Mrs F J Snouffer 69th birthday celebrated with cards. E P Bennett and J R Putnam return from Scotts Bluff land trip. looking to purchase land.
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Zella DeLano
Omaha
Frank Rhody
Casey
Lou Limecoola
Ethyn Allen
Lewis
H. M. Boorman
Dayton
Ohio
L. Oransky
Des Moines
H. Laartz
Adair
George
Neola
Peter Eggers
Avoca
Eggers Bros
John C. Stewart
Maine
George BE. Fen~ Nell
Chas, Scott
Benton Township
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Joe 3
Niles
Richard Smith
M. M. Smith
State University
John Sievers
Audubon County
Henry Mailander
Wiota
Erma Fudge
Sunnyside Park
Lester Dunn
Postal Telegraph
Anita
O. H. Blakeslee
Denver
Frank Augustus Mining Company
P. J. Breheny
Mr. Breheny
Howard Marshall
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
Frank Harris
Chas. Campbell
F. J. Snouffer
E. P. Bennett
J. R. Putnam
Griswold
Scotts Bluff
Nebraska
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Cham
Transac
Swan
Gram
A. J. Long
A. J. O'Dea
Valley Junction
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