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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
5
The News boasts an early morning extra with complete returns from the election, produced after a night of hard work by office staff, modern machinery, and swift carriers. The piece emphasizes dedication to delivering the latest results hours ahead of other papers. It also notes a continued stock of electrical supplies and services at Albert Johnsons Clothing Store.
A W C T U gathering at Mrs A P Macomber's home discussed The History of the Benedict Home led by Mrs Greenleaf. Petition distribution planned for a prohibitory constitutional amendment vote, with department superintendents named for church groups and committees and dues paid by eight members.
J S Pressnall is listed as a pension attorney located in room 1 of the Downs Building on Chestnut Street in Atlantic Iowa. The brief notice places him as a local professional in the area.
The word has reached Ithaca New York that Myron W Turner formerly of Atlantic has distinguished himself in class athletics at Cornell University. He earned the left guard position on the regular sophomore eleven and helped hold freshmen to a single score. Friends recall he studied at the local high school before attending the State University and now pursues the C E degree at Cornell.
A fragmentary notice lists 1000 bushels of new shell corn and ear corn, with several wanted items. Includes an address referencing Hupp on Second Street for a feed mill.
Fragmentary trade item note mentions quantity and pricing for a bundle including paper and a box of envelopes at 50 cents per unit. Details are incomplete but indicate a limited quantity available and a referenced bay or batch tag.
State Senator W D Jamieson defeated W P Hepburn in the Eighth District by 579 votes. The Iowa delegation includes Jamieson Good Pickett Kendall Woods. Jamieson Good Pickett Kendall Woods were elected for the first time. Report to Iowa Telephone office Friday morning for work.
The News force worked all night to produce the morning edition and yesterday's paper arrived late. An election table printed yesterday contained errors that are corrected in the table appearing in this evenings paper. Picture frames and checker boards were made at 704 Laurel Street by J M Graham.
At noon yesterday the Reverend Griffith of Mu BR parish performed the marriage ceremony for George H. Cambridge a farmer living southeast of the city and Miss Sadie Simonton of Cleveland Oklahoma They will reside on the groom's farm southeast of the city.
Ministers from Council Bluffs Presbytery dismissed Rev John Orth pastor of Walnut to join Presbytery of Corning and take call at Lenox First Presbyterian. John C Orth praised for wise leadership and community works, Lenox congratulated in securing him. Presbytery of Council Bluffs endorses his transfer and recommits to Corning.
Poll books excluded constable outside vote except for second ward. In the second ward LaRue 55 and Lang 62 votes, while Democratic candidates Blake and Veh tallied 117 and 126. Democrats claim their candidates were elected based on the results.
Four cases were filed in the clerk of courts office. Mrs. Gallagher seeks divorce from her husband who was recently imprisoned for incest. Nellie Starlin seeks a divorce from Charles H. Starlin for cruel and inhuman treatment. Des Moines Drug Company sues J. D. Elwood on a note. Ora Best, by his father, sues the town of Griswold for 2000 dollars over a broken leg from a defective sidewalk.
The merchant tailor weighs personality, ver cations, appearance and years to select themes. garments not becoming. The retailer has invested, owns his garments and must sell them, a clash between self-interest and ready-made clothes.
A long list of social visits and travel notes from Atlantic appears, detailing local residents and visitors moving between cities. Names include Chas Block, Wm Malone, Dr J Gruenfeld, Augusta Grulke, W Smith, Mrs Chas Crouch, Mrs E W Keeney, William Moreland, Elsie Moreland, Ross Anders, Belle Smith, Mrs C B Osborne, H J Busden, Capt J C Stewart, J A McWard, Jesse Chambers, Mrs N J Semeroth, Mrs Wilbur Campbell, Ralph Campbell, A W Brown, Adam Haist, Owen Meredith, Mrs W H Hall, Miss Anna Houck, Miss Gertrude Doolittle, Mrs D D Cale, W F Elliott, Mr and Mrs Montgomery, Mr and Mrs Carter, Miriam Henderson, Frances Mastellar, Miss Aimie Cornell, Mrs G R Miller, Ed Shannon, Elva Wallace, Irwin Stoodt, G H Bunton, Alta Mick, Marie Heiligts, Mrs E Oliphant, Frank Anderson, Mrs D H Stafford, Miss Mineola Cissna, Captain John C Stewart, Miss Augusta Schoening, O J Ostrus, Thovald and V Rosemussen, Dr J S Morris, Fr Colard, H M Crawford, and other unnamed locals, with many visiting or returning to family or hotels.
Room and Board Lady Preferred at 802 Chestnut advertises lodging options for women seeking a safe and convenient residence with recreational amenities and nearby services.
Real estate transfers dated November 1908 show James M. Hoyt transferring property to John W. Blake on October 27 1908 with $1 consideration. Chas N Schultz and D B Frink conveyances dated September 24 1908 with mortgage details and Cumberland subdivision notes. Judge Green rendered a decision in Martin versus King in district court in favor of King.
Forecast for town tonight and Friday shows warmer weather, with east portion affected Friday. For rent nine room house at 410 Elm Street for 13.50 per week. Inquiries at this office.
The board of supervisors will meet Monday of next week to canvass the vote cast at the election held Tuesday.
The morning extra cartoon published yesterday is by Gus Lindberg day operator at the Rock Island depot. He will frequently contribute cartoons in this Paper, possessing notable ability in that line and doing his work cleverly and well.
Leo F Zelinski of Buffalo New York says Bucklen Arnica Salve cured his persistent sore in two days using a daily application. The ad claims it heals all sores and is sold under guarantee by all dealers for 26 cents.
Indications point to Taft attaining a plurality in Iowa exceeding 70,000 votes, with early returns suggesting a strong victory in the state. The outlook remains favorable as precinct tallies continue to come in.
George L. Edwards, elected to the board of supervisors on the Republican ticket defeating S A Pollock by a good majority, was in the city yesterday attending to business and shaking hands with friends. He was feeling good over the election.
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