Fire extinguisher saves the day at cream station
Early morning fire at the Williamson building on Chestnut Street threatened Mrs. G. T. Shannon’s cream station. A Babcock extinguisher, operated by Frank Anderson, quickly halting the blaze with minimal damage. Fire caused a ruined door and some woodwork, with Mrs. Shannon escaping unharmed. A. M. Petite advertises agency for the extinguishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herring Automobile Garage
Babcock
Williamson
Lower Chestnut Street
G. T. Shannon
A. M. Petite
Good lead pencils four cents each at the News office
Local ad notes pencils priced at four cents each, a repeat of the familiar .5 cent pencils, offered at the News office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dtf
Knights of Pythias anniversary program set for Omaha
The Omaha observance of the Knights of Pythias includes afternoon events with Gov. Sheldon and J. C. Dahlman, a Damon and Pythias drama, and an evening program featuring Walter B. Richie, B. I. Sallinger, H. P. Brown, and the Iola Lodge Quartet. Admission policies allow non members after members secure seats, with emphasis on timely attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big K. P
Omaha
Iola Lodge Orchestra
G. L. Sheldon
State
J. C. Dahlman
Nebraska
Lola Lodge Quartette
Order of Knights of Pythias
Damon and Pythias
Iola
Open Tor Knights
Walter B. Richie
Lima
B. I.sallinger
Carroll
Iola Lodge Quartette
H. P. Brown
Cleburne
Texas
Iola Lodge
Dayton
Order of Pythian Sisters
Jameson Cemetery Association to Hold Annual Meeting
Notice that the Jameson Cemetery Association will meet at the cemetery on Wednesday November 25 1908 at 1 PM to elect officers for the ensuing year Cc G Nordman secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson Cemetery Association
Cc. G, Nordman
Sale of remaining paper and items at 704 Laurel Street
A brief notice states a few pounds of paper and boxes of envelopes will be sold at 45 cents, less than cost. The offer invites buyers to come quickly, noting items include pictures framed and checker boards, located at 704 Laurel Street.
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Laurel Street
Strong program for state teachers meeting in Des Moines
The fifty fourth annual Iowa State Teachers Association meeting in Des Moines features prominent educators including Dr. Wa H Maxwell and Dr. Geo H Martin. The program lists national leaders in education and physical culture with high level roundtables and sections on current Iowa teacher concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
United States
Wa. H. Maxwell
New York City
Geo. H. Martin
Board of Education
Massachusetts
Harvard University
Henry Turner Bailey
William Byron Forbush
John J. Cronin
Steiner
Our Own State
Luther Halsey Gulick
Patty S. Hills
Teachers’ Training College
Columbia University
Martha A. Sherwood
Chicago
Iowa
Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised at Atlantic Drug Store
An Atlantic Drug Store promotion urges readers to try Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea this month as a tonic for the sick. It claims there is no remedy equal to it and lists 35 cents for Tea or Tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Atlantic Drug Store
Sealshipt Oysters Promoted By Pure Food Authorities
Washington authorities push education on food purity while magazines echo the cause. Sealshipt Oysters are packed in galvanized steel, sealed, surrounded by ice but never touched by water. Oysters stay whole, retain flavor and color, with no dope needed. Available in Pure White porcelain cases bearing the blue Sealshipt mark from ER F Jones Brown Grocery Co. Also mentions robes for winter from Frank Rhody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
F. Jones
Brown Grocery Coo
Pension Granted to Margaret Lambert Widow of Civil War Vet
Pension attorney James S. Pressnall reports the grant of a pension to Mrs. Margaret R. Lambert widow of Nathaniel F. Lambert of Company G 121st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The pension starts May 2 this year and pays $12 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Pressnall
Margaret R. Lambert
Nathaniel F.lambert
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
News Offer Drives Clearance Sale at Local Shop
A brief advertisement invites customers to claim items at 45 cents each, noting the price is below cost and urging hurry before stock runs out, per The News.
Real Estate Transfers on November 16 1908
William Paulsen and wf transfer to Christ Rieseberg a lot on Atlantic with a stated value of 850 dollars. Emma M Woolsey and bd transfer to Rena L Smith a lot on Atlantic valued at 350 dollars. Frank M Nichols and wf transfer to Horace W Nelson and Nellie L Nelson a lot on Atlantic valued at 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Paulsen
Christ Rieseberg
Atlantic Wo
Cccceeneseas Abaanaader
Emma M. Woolsey
Rena L. Smith
Atlantic
Frank M. Nichols
Horace W
NeHie L. Nelson
Box Ball Alleys to Open on Walnut Street
Clyde C. Walton of Des Moines has rented 317 Walnut Street and will open a box ball alley there within days, likely Thursday or Friday. Box ball resembles bowling with shorter alleys and smaller balls, and Walton plans a friendly, patronage-friendly venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde C. Walton
Des Moines
Walnut Street
Mr. Walton
Bargain Crepe Paper Sale At Eight Cents Per Roll
Limited stock of all color crepe paper offered at eight cents per roll. Bargain sale details indicate quantities available while supplies last and prices fixed for immediate purchase.
Typhoid Plagues Family as Porterfield Kin Fall Ill
Dr F W Porterfield is in Chamberlain S D where his son in law Milo Smith has typhoid fever. Smith recovers while his wife Mayme Porterfield now lies ill with the disease. Hope for her swift recovery remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Porterfield
Chamberlain, S. D
Milo Smith
Mr. Smith
Mayme Porterfield
Canton inspection by Patriarchs Militant official praised
Inspector E C Paschal of the Patriarchs Militant visited Canton last evening and inspected the local Canton. The Canton was in good shape and made a splendid showing at the inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C.paschal
Patriarchs Militant
Odd Fellowship
Five New Ministers Licensed at Dexter Conference
Five young men received preaching licenses at the MEB district conference in Dexter, the largest licensure by this body in recent years. Named are Frank Zentmire of Oakland, L. D. Gager of North Branch, Hugh Glasburn of Audubon, Warren L. Fleck of Kirkman, and John E. Simmers of Harlan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Frank Zentmire
Oakland
L. D. Gager
North Branch
Hugh Glasburn
Audubon
Warren L. Fleck
Kirkman
John E. Simmers
Harlan
Hay delivery notice from Second Street Feed Mill
Two car loads of Nebraska wild hay enroute. When you want hay come and see us at Second Street Feed Mill. Phone 318. dtf T. A. HUPP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Second Street
New Man at the Model Laundry
L. J. Miller from Decorah arrives in the city and joins F. E B Goodell at the Model Steam Laundry as an experienced capable laundryman. He is regarded as a valuable acquisition to the establishment and is allied with the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Model Laundry
L. J. Miller
Decorah
F. E B. Goodell
Model Steam Laundry
Mr. Miller
Limited Ham mer Pencils Offered at Four Cents
The News advertises a small stock of ham mer pencils priced at four cents each and seven for twenty five cents, claiming they are the best available.
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the News
Sick at the hospital report updates
Among the sick, Carrie LeFleur who underwent an appendicitis operation yesterday morning is about the same with a slight improvement. Mrs. Wm Zach remains about the same, a little brighter last night and no worse today. Mrs. M M Smith stays about the same, slightly weaker, while her son W A Smith arrived from Denver and the family stays at her bedside.
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Carrie LeFleur
Wm. Zach
M. M. Smith
W.A. Smith
Denver
Peter Hopley Visits Lewis City Today
Peter Hopley of Lewis was in the city today.
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Peter Hopley
Lewis
City
Distillery Case Heard in Des Moines Federal Court
In Des Moines Iowa November 17 Judge Smith McPherson heard arguments on a demurrer in a suit over insurance on the destroyed C A Hoover distillery at Oskaloosa. Fifteen suits are in federal court and four in state courts. The distillery seeks eighty four thousand dollars. insurers claim thirty five thousand. The insurers seek an injunction to halt the law actions. Major Lacey of Oskaloosa represents the distillery. The federal term opens tomorrow with a busy docket including the Sears Roebuck extradition issue and the Wagner Hough hearing where a gun was used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Smith McPherson
C. A. Hoover
Oskaloosa
Major Lacey
Sears-Roebuck
Iowa
Ben Wagner
L. R. Hough
How It Pays
A writer explains that advertising unsold pound paper envelopes and lead pencils boosted sales. Twenty five packages of paper and as many boxes of envelopes yielded only four packages and a couple of each left after local ads. Four cents each for high quality pencils sold nearly two gross. The piece argues advertising pays.
Hypnotist Ed Adams Aids Young Barnes Reform Effort
Des Moines reports show Hypnotist Ed Adams working with Frank Barnes to reform a delinquent youth. Probation Officer Young has been flooded with calls from mothers wanting public bulletins on the process. No definite progress report was issued, but officials hope Adams can demonstrate success or redirect to other boys.
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Des Moines
Ed Adams
Frank Barnes
Young
Young Barnes
Barnes
Adams
Crepe Bargain Sale For Limited Time
A local shop touts a smited crepe bargain offering rolls at a tight price while supplies last. No exact price figures are clear but the deal emphasizes urgency and limited availability.
City Residents Arrive and Depart for Various Business
A montage of visits and trips features Mrs G C Statler of Maine and many others passing through the Atlantic Evening News circle. Notables include J B Rockafellow on legal business, G W Berry en route to Miles City for matters, and Capt J C Stewart with wife in town. Local travel spans Des Moines to Omaha with multiple calls on personal and professional duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Statler
Maine
G. H. Bunton
Walnut
John Judd
Vita
George F. Lang
Avoca
Levi Mountain
Daisy Heath
Brayton
E. Jensen
Sarah
J. C. Stewart
J. B. Rockafellow
J. W. Edwards
Shenandoah
Clary
Red Oak
C. B. Clovis
A. L. Harris
Anita
Ida Power
Wiota
E. C. Huff
Committees and Deputies Named for Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
District selects standing committees and appoints deputy grand chancellors for 32 Iowa districts. Ferguson of Rolfe faced delays but districts are redrawn. list sent to Grand Lodge proceedings publisher. No district deputy yet for the twelfth district.
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Oskaloosa
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Domain of Town
Yard Ferguson of
Rolfe
Judiciary
C. W. Kellogg
Anchor
Missouri Valley
Ralph Pringle
Laramie
Red Oak
Clem F. Kimball
Concordia
Council Bluffs
Marengo
Z. C. Thornburg
Park
Des Moines
Mileage and Peace
J. Specht, Jr
Sunbury
F. G. Oris
Charvehna
Lehigh
D. J. Morgan
Hesperia
Leon
W. H. Buchholz
Butler
Greene
B. B. Brown
Thomas M. Shockley
A. P. Norton
Fremont
John H. Merckens
G. K
R. & S. Fairfield
C. G. Burlingame
G. M
Town Falls
E. A. Grimwood
New Era
Oxford Junction
Ed Embree
Lotus
Winterset
D. C. Lineweaver
Brooklyn
J. B. Dinwiddie
Zermatt
Hamburg
J. O. Hake
Empire
Sutterland
L. A. Wiweke
Pythian Home
H. L. Carr
Blockton
H. McCartney
Winona
Thurman
C. A. Tibbitts
St. Albans
Council Bluffa
J. A. Buchner
Peerless
Minquoketa
F. P. Carey
Bedford
Special Debate Night Train for Local High Schools
The Extra and Atlantic high school teams will debate next Friday evening, with a special train arranged for the occasion. The train departs the city at 6 30 p m and returns after the debate, as a sure plan.
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Extra
Atlantic
Weather Forecast for Iowa Tonight and Wednesday
Iowa forecast calls for fair skies tonight with temperatures easing. Wednesday should bring warmer conditions across the state as highs rise and winds stay light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Postmaster Williams and Capt Mullins Plan Oklahoma Trip
Postmaster W C Williams and Captain L F Mullins left this morning for Oklahoma. They will travel to eastern Oklahoma to inspect the country and are expected to be away ten days to two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Williams
L. F. Mullins
Oklahoma
Cumberland visitor and local moves in and out
Mrs. C R Wier of Cumberland visits her parents F P H Daly and wife this afternoon. Wm Raper and wife plan a late week departure for Ohio for an extended visit. Clerk of the Courts C B Clovin will not go to Idaho and after January first will open a law office here.
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C. R. Wier
Cumberland
F. P. H. Daly
Wm. Raper
Ohio
C. B. Clovin
Idaho
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HK. P
Des Moin
Ises
Frank Rhody
Phoenix Hoge Company
the Opera House
K. P
Theth
T. A. Hupp
The
Atlantic Evening
W. C. Pierson
J. W. Smith
Atlantic Hotel
H. O. Breece
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Companies
H. S. Rogers
Guthrie Center
J. R. George
Joe Niles
Oklahoma City
John Cornell
Goshen
Ind
F. M. Chapman
Chapman
Guy Swires
Gertrude Hoff
Leclaire
Phoebe Burt
Locust Street
G. F. Wills
Malvern
Edith Stafford
I. G. Fisher
Valley Junction
Harry Cook
Chas F. Chase
N. B. Bridge Whist Club
Poplar Street
Ward Ferguson
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