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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
5
Boston reports from Norwell Avon and five precincts show Taft ahead with Taft tallying 164 in Norwell and 171 in Avon to Bryan 40 and 116 respectively. Boston precincts total 740 for Taft to 221 for Bryan. Cincinnati precincts give Taft a 39 vote lead, reversing Roosevelt’s previous margin of 42.
Early voting moved slowly into afternoon hours as poll workers adjusted to ballots. Voters faced a light primary turnout with many Republicans skipping Senate votes. Ward totals at 3 30 showed 140 161 240 and 220 votes with primaries 45 60 170 and 132 respectively. Democratic chairman Wash Eller cast the first vote in ward one, Burgess in ward two, Bill Williams in ward three, and J P Hill in ward four.
The Atlantic Northern and Southern board votes to lay off Frank Cain who has served as conductor on the road, while Thos Doyle the roadmaster, assumed running the train in addition to his other duties. The move aims to save expenses with some members believing one man can cover the work temporarily.
Mrs Kenworthy a boardinghouse keeper in Grant Iowa nearly died after eating oyster soup made from Cove canned oysters. Only she tasted a strange flavor before symptoms began. A physician treated her and the poison effects were eventually overcome. No other person consumed the soup.
Mrs D H Stafford offers a high grade steel kitchen range and a bedroom suite at a bargain price. Describes items as in near new condition and ready for quick sale. Contact Mrs D H Stafford for details and arranging pickup.
Hundreds of young men plan to finish cornfield work and return to college studies at Western Normal College. Programs include bookkeeping, penmanship, shorthand, typewriting, business subjects, teachers' training, music, and prep for technical schools. Classes start weekly. write for the Bulletin. Shenandoah Iowa.
The next show at the opera house is The Cow Puncher, one of the Mann attractions, on Wednesday night November 4th. The Mann attractions are consistently praised for quality.
Col George W Bain delivered the first talk on The Searchlight of the Twentieth Century before a large audience at Fletcher Chapel Bear Grove last evening. The audience was delighted and charmed by his handling. The next lecture is by Mr Chaffee on the 27th of this month.
Forecast for Iowa calls for fair skies tonight with cooler readings especially in the north and west portions. Wednesday is expected to stay dry with continued cool conditions across the state.
Nov 3 reports from Fairview Lincoln Nebraska and other cities describe clear weather and heavy voter turnout. Bryan and Roosevelt voting actions cite early morning polls, with Chicago and Omaha noting brisk starts and machines in use.
The merchant tailor speaks on personal fit and individuality. He contrasts bespoke tailoring with factory-made garments, arguing ready mades ignore personal traits and self-expression.
Fifteen ladies will be entertained by Mrs D A Shuter at 500 this evening. They will receive election returns as they are phoned to them from the office. The group hopes to learn the vote before the gathering ends.
The council authorized bonds to pay registered warrants and two judgments totaling 9080.09, aiming for a 14000.00 issue. Whitney Bank to handle at 5 percent, saving about 120 per year. Registered warrants on the sewer fund to be paid with tax receipts, and other routine measures approved.
In Cleveland Detroit Indianapolis and Cincinnati voters face early openings and heavy turnout forecasts amid clear to foggy weather. Polls close at varied times with Michigan and Ohio reporting brisk participation while New York weather is noted as fine. F J Rhody promotes storm covers for horses and writing supplies with a limited stock sale.
The ad notes a used home heater for sale. The report also logs residents leaving on a Rock Island flyer: P. I. Appleman heading West, H. M. Brown and wife to Kennewick Washington to visit relatives C. W. Rich and wife, and W. C. Frazier to Idaho Falls. Several others travel toward Nebraska. It was a routine home seekers day on the Rock Island line.
Pension attorney J. Pressnall located in Room No 1 Downs Building Chestnut Street Atlantic Iowa.
Through pension attorney J. S. Pressnall two more pensions have been approved. Mrs. Mary A. Curtis widow of H. G. Curtis receives 12 dollars monthly from July 1 this year. Mrs. Eliza A. Mc Dearmid widow of Adelbert McDearmid receives 12 dollars monthly from May 9 this year.
A local ad notes a complete stock of electrical supplies and all kinds of electrical work and repairing. Orders can be placed by phone or at Albert Johnson's Clothing Store.
Mary Davis advertises a six room cottage at 101 Birch Street with hot and cold water bath and toilet electric light and all household goods nearly new. Early applicants may select preferred items.
A fragmented notice appears to reference a payment of fifteen dollars and a steam laundry service. Names, places, and exact actions are unclear due to missing context and garbled OCR.
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