Emigh to be Deputy Clerk in Forsyth tenure
Clerk elect Forsyth announces Emigh will be deputy clerk for the term starting January first. Emigh, long at Rock Island freight house, earns promotion and enjoys local support and confidence. he plans to acquaint himself with duties before taking office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Emigh
Rock Island
Cosen
Clerkrof
Lawrence Forsyth
Omigh
Peter Emigh
Coomes
Mountain
Albert Worthing
Duval
Bosley
Herber
Bargain Crepe Paper Sale At Orange Blossom Flour Co
Limited stock of crepe paper in all colors sold at 8 cents a roll while it lasts. Advertisement notes bargain pricing and references Bailey's, with a line mentioning sacks priced at 5 for $1.15 and an association with Orange Blossom Flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey's
the News
Mrs Banner to Face Arraignment in Omaha Murder Case
Mrs. Atta Banner who shot and killed her brother in law Fred Banner in South Omaha last summer will appear in criminal court for arraignment on Tuesday. She plans to plead not guilty to the murder charge, with trial likely mid December. Her attorney is Henry Murphy and no insanity plea will be entered. The defense may argue a frenzy prompted by alleged relations between Fred Banner and her daughter as a parental instinct to protect her daughter's reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atta Banner
Fred Banner
Omaha
Criminal Court
Henry Murphy
Daugher
Banner
Bee
Uake Sale at Merchants Cafe Saturday Afternoon
Mrs. Jay Jacobs hosts a bake sale at Merchants Cafe Saturday after noon to raise funds. Local residents invited to attend and support community efforts. Proceeds benefit unspecified charitable plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uake Sale
Merchants
Lewis Studio Promotes New Holiday Photo Novelties
Lewis Studio advertises holiday photos with sepia finish and new novelties. It promises high grade work at low prices and guarantees customer satisfaction, urging readers to visit for affordable photography services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Studio
LEWIS
Atlantic
Lecture Free for All by Yeoman Fraternal Society
The Brotherhood of American Yeoman Fraternal Insurance Society offers a public lecture Monday evening November 238rd at 7 30 p m in the R A R hall. The event invites all, especially those seeking life insurance or increases, to learn about the Yeoman plan. The upcoming show at the opera house is the four act comedy Under the Harvest Moon on Saturday night November 21 with curtain at 9 p m. Prices 25 35 150 cents Reserved seats on sale Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of American Yeoman Fraternal Insurance Society
Yeoman
Weather Forecast for Town Fair and Warm Rim Tonight
Forecast notes a warm, pleasant night ahead with fair conditions. Saturday looks mild with light winds and no precipitation expected.
Mrs M M Smith Dies After Stroke at 61
Mrs M M Smith aged nearly 61 died at her Ninth and Pine home after a stroke. Born Mary Kellogg in Massena New York January 2 1848 she married M M Smith November 4 1868. They moved to Massena Town in 1874 and to this city in 1900. Seven children survive with husband and two sisters. Funeral at her home tomorrow at 1 pm with Rev A B Griffith of the M B church officiating. Interment in Atlantic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. ‘Smith
Ninth and
Pine “Streets
Smith
Mary’ Kellogg
Belle. F. Smith
Viola Smith
Eity
Warren Rankin
Gregory, SD
Wallace A. Smith
Denver
Richard ‘A. ‘Smith
Sas
Columbia, Mo
Ira Shoudy
Ashland
Ore
Oren Stone
Valle
Vista
Cal
A. B Griffith
Atlantic
Evening News distribution drive and new serial feature
The Evening News pursues wider local reach with a citywide distribution issue inviting nonreaders to sample the paper. It promotes the local news emphasis, a daily Chicago market report, features and a strong serial story Blindfolded, urging subscribers to begin now via carrier delivery or office contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
A. Chicago
Omaha Yeast Co Manager Promotes Compressed Yeast
The Fleischmann Yeast Co manager from Omaha Nebraska spent days advertising compressed yeast here He distributed free tickets to every family in town Tickets redeemable at local dealers for yeast purchases and use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleischmann Yeast Co
Omaha
Neb
Obituary for Mrs Delila Comer of Knoxville and Crawford
Mrs Delila Comer aged eighty two died in Knoxville Illinois after living there since 1870. She was born in Crawford county Pennsylvania and came with her parents to Knoxville. Survived by six of seven children namely Sarah Ann Dennis Amanda Jones Ellen Woolsey Alvira Henry and George Albert Comer of Knoxville and Frank Comer of Maryville Missouri. Also four sisters and two brothers. Husband L D Comer died in 1905. Funeral details not listed.
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Delila Comer
Crawford
County
Pennsylvania
Knoxville
Knox County
L.D. ‘Comer
Frank. Comer
Maryville
Jane Forrester
Hmeline Earl
Eliza “Baker
Lewis
Henrietta’ Henderson
Anita
J. Wallace
Hiram Wallace
Comer
Fleischmanns Yeast For Sale By Brown Grocery Co
Local advertisement announces Fleischmanns yeast available at Brown Grocery Co. The notice highlights the product and store name in a concise retail listing aimed at shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleischmann’s
Brown Grocery CO
Bereavement Note from Comer Family
The Brothers and Sisters and Song and Daughters of Mrs L D Comer express sincere thanks for sympathy and kindness shown during their bereavement. They especially thank the Produce Company employer for support and consideration.
Bargain Crepe Paper Sale Limited to Limited Stock
Limited stock crepe paper in all colors offered for sale at eight cents per two rolls while supplies last. The notice implies a local bargain advertised in a newspaper under the heading The News.
Lost gold watch with monogram I C S on Walnut Street
Finder sought for a gold enamel watch charm with monogram I C S. It was lost on Walnut Street near Fourth Street or the stairway of the old Commercial Bank Building. Reward offered at Messenger office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street
Fourth ‘Street
Bank
Yéward
City Council Sets Meeting On Firemen Hose Team
The city council plans a meeting early next week possibly Monday evening to discuss funding for maintaining the horse hose team of the firemen. Chapman and Stier report over 60 dollars in subscriptions, and the council appears favorable though money availability is uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Chapman
James Stier
Eto
Messrs. Chapman and Stier
News Office Sells Calling Cards At Blank Price
A terse note indicates calling cards are available at the News office for a blank price in cents. The item appears to be a small, portable advertisement directing readers to purchase cards locally.
Adair Woman and Grocery Man Charged With Adultery
Anita, Ta. Nov. 20 The Tribune reports James Lair, a traveling representative for an Omaha grocery house, and Mrs. J. L. Orton were arrested for adultery after the husband of the woman pressed charges. They were held on $500 bonds each and awaiting a continuation at the next Wednesday hearing. Lair reportedly knew the Orton woman while on rounds near Adair, and they traveled to Anita to stay at the Farmers Home hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
the Tribune
James Lair
Omaha
J. L. Orton
Stone
Orton
Adair
Lair
Farmers’ Home
Extra
B. A. Goodspeed
A. L. Felt
Merchants Cafe Menu Highlights and Proud Proprietor
At the Merchants Cafe several specials are listed including Venison Steaks Black Bear Steaks Fresh Lobsters Blue Points and Rockaway shells Smelts Bass Perch Catfish Fancy Smoked Sausages and Fancy Cheese. Prop Russ Hodgkins notes these offerings as a must for diners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants
Boy and Girl Born to Mrs Donnelly in Oklahoma Return
Jake Christensen grins as his daughter Mrs W E B Donnelly welcomes twins at home last evening. Mrs Donnelly, formerly Myrtle Christensen, plans a reunion with her husband who has been in Oklahoma and will arrive tomorrow. Friends join in congratulating the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Christensen
Causa
W. EB. Donnelly
Readers of the Atlantic Evening News P eople Coming and Going
W H Bosley went to Anita on business this morning Mrs F W Herbert visited her sisters in Anita this morning Mrs J R Jones spent the day in Wiota visiting her daughters Mrs Chas Sherritt and Mrs Irwin Stoodt H G Dacken went to Omaha and Lincoln Neb this morning on business Mrs Dacken accompanied him Mae Gustafson left for her home in Galesburg Ill after trimming for Mrs H M Scott Geo Moore and daughter Helen returned home to Oskaloosa after a visit with Mrs S W Treat A M Petite and B R Wasson and Misses Grace Petite and Cecil Wasson returned from Walnut where they attended a reception given by Mrs Geo Griffith A A Mickel disposed of two ten acre tracts west of town to EB Marquis and E E Squires at two hundred dollars per acre
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bosley
Anita
F. W. Herbert
Mesdames Preston
Forshay
J. R. Jones
Wiota
Chas. Sherritt
Irwin Stoodt
H. G. Dacken
Omaha
Lincoln
Neb
Mae Gustafson
H. M. Scott
Galesburg
Ill
Helen
Oskaloosa
Mesdames
A. M. Petite
Grace
Walnut
A. A.mickel
EB. BE. Marquis
E. E. Squires
Martin Ruane Sale Draws Strong Attendance and High Prices
The Martin Ruane sale yesterday drew a large crowd and every item sold exceptionally well. Auctioneer Ross Lang’s efficient work helped Ruane net about $500 more than expected. Yearlings brought $140, other colts up to $180, a gray mare aged eleven sold for $177, Shores fetched $8, and the overall sale was a complete success. Ruane plans to move to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Ruane
Ruane
Ross Lang
Shores
Crepe bargain offered at limited stock sale
A limited supply crepe bargain is advertised with a bargain price per roll described as cents a roll while it lasts, reported by The News.
Musson Bros Telephone Ad Promises Long Distance Service
The Musson brothers advertise splendid long distance service in any direction. They have long since established themselves in the field here and have spent lines to reach various points. Work is well along on new lines and the company continues to improve its service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musson Bros. Telephone Company
Mussons
Lewis Girl Weds Man From Thurman Iowa
Omaha papers list a marriage license issued yesterday to Miss Bessie Littlefield of Lewis and Chas C Orr of Thurman Iowa. Groom 24, bride 22. Also listed is a license for Miss Mabel Gothard and Frank W Whitcomb. Groom 35, bride 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Bessie Littlefield
Lewis
Chas. C. Orr
Thurman
Iowa
Mabel B. Gothard
City
Frank W. Whitcomb
Fleiselytiama Yeast Fox Sold at Bon Ton Bakery
Bon Ton Bakery lists Fleiselytiama yeast fox available for baking use. Item promoted as suitable for all kinds of baking and for sale at the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleiselytiama’s
BON Ton Bakery
Couple Raper Leave City for Mansfield Visit
Mr and Mrs Wm Raper departed last night for Mansfield Ohio to spend several weeks with relatives and friends. The News extends best wishes for an enjoyable trip and homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Raper
Mansfield
Ohio
Cass County Farm 160 Acres for Sale at $100/acre
Cass County farm comprising 160 acres with a well located. Price given as one hundred dollars per acre. Possession dated March 1. Offered by Don Carlo s and Baxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
DON Carlos & Baxter
To Lecture at Marne by Attorney Boorman
Attorney H. M. Boorman of this city will lecture on The Trial of Jesus at the Marne M. P. church at 7 30 p m Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
H. M. Boorman
Jesus
Marne M. P
Fleischman Yeast Offered At Schelm's Bakery
A bakery listing notes Fleischman yeast available at Schelm's, inviting customers to purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleischman Yeast
Schelm’s Bakery
Initiation Visit by Will McConvill at Knights of Columbus Banquet
Will McConvill arrived from Council Bluffs to attend the Knights of Columbus initiation and banquet scheduled for Sunday. The visit highlighted the event with plans and attendance noted for the ceremony and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McConvill
Council Bluffs
Big Knights, of Columbus
Big coal find near Lewis rocks prospectors strike vein
Lewis Iowa November 20 1908 at 355 feet W A Britton directed a company prospecting near Lewis struck a thirty inch vein of coal on Ed Beaver land south of the brickyard southwest of the depot excitement ran high as spectators watched the diggers continue and uncovered fire clay just beneath the coal officials say the find could mean substantial money for investors and workers
Frightened Painter Becomes Practical Joker Target
Jimmie Jens jar, a well known painter, was startled this afternoon by Dr Campbelli turning a stream of water up from below while he painted on a grate near the cellar at the Nelson Shrock Grulve store. The prank frightened him briefly but he enjoyed the moment like the others who witnessed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
Jens Jar
Nelson, Shrock & Grulve
Campbelli
New Pastor in Charge Rev H J Moore Arrives at Baptist Church
Rev H J Moore from Woodward has served as pastor for about two weeks in the city. He is a young, genial pulpiteer well recommended for his abilities. The church welcomed him this afternoon and extended best wishes for success in his new work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moore
Woodward
Baptist Church
Hiss
J S Pressnall Pension Attorney in Atlantic Iowa
Pension attorney J S Pressnall operates from room No 1 in the Downs Building on Chestnut Street in Atlantic Iowa. The text appears to be an address or business blurb for a local legal professional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Pressnall
Pension Attorneyis
Downs Building
Chestnut Street
Atlantic, Iowa
Aged Lady Dies in Austhr Granddaughter's Home
Grandma Haverstraw of Anita dies at her daughter's Austhr home from pneumonia at eighty two. Funeral services were held at the late home at two this afternoon and the remains taken to Iowa City for interment.
Leave for California Mrs Nichols and Miss Nichols depart
Mrs M N Nichols and Miss Tirzata Nichols of Worcester Massachusetts left yesterday evening for California to spend the winter, taking with them their travel plans and expected stay in the sunlit region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
M. N. Nichols
Tirzata Nichols
Worcester, Mass
Mains to be Flushed This Saturday Night
The city water mains will be flushed late Saturday night. Consumers will govern themselves accordingly. a2 T. HE. NICHOLS, Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. HE. Nichols
Civic Club to Meet With Mrs Barley Monday Afternoon
Civic club members plan a Monday afternoon meeting with Mrs H E Barley. The event details are brief and focus on the guest and time, reflecting the community club cadence of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Widow Walker Granted Pension Under Act
Mrs Juliette W Walker widow of the late Joseph D Walker former member of Company 1, 22nd Indians Volunteer Infantry during the civil war has been granted a pension of 12 dollars per month under the widow pension act through the efforts of Pension Attorney James S Pregnall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliette. W . Walker
Joseph. D. Walker
22Nd, Indians Volunteer Infantry
James. S. Pregsnall
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Albert Emigh
Rock Is
Forsyth
Mrs. Jay Jacobs
A. BY
Rankin
Phoenix
Hose Company
the Opera House
K. P
Ito
Cal News
J. le Orton
Adair Vicinity
Speciacs
The
Atlantic Evening
Lewis, Ia
W. A. Britton
Bers
Ed Beaver
Ares
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