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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
1
The Maroons defeated the Imperial of Council Bluffs 61 to 0 in a Thanksgiving football game. The New Maroons showcased strong line play, efficient forward passing, and powerful end runs, piling up the largest score ever against a visiting eleven.
Mr. Sheehan of Stuart seeks his 17 year old daughter and a friend who boarded a Stuart to Atlantic train and may have continued to Omaha. Sheriff’s office aids as he waits for the conductor’s report and plans to pursue by next train if needed. Two local young men reportedly accompanied them, though not confirmed.
Real estate transfers include J A Welsh trustees First Baptist Church Atlantic to Jesse Hansen for lots 7 8 9 34 Atlantic for $1 date November 14 1908. Lizzie Deen to Charles E Taylor for part of lot 7 8 0 P 1 lot of se4 se4 6 76 36 for $1240. Farmers Mutual Cooperative Creamery Co to Farmers Creamery Co for part of lot 11 4 site 32 aw4 22 nw4 nw4 27 75 35 for $1424. Also note crepe paper advertised at 16 cents per roll.
A base burner and a soft coal heater, both in good as new condition, are offered at a bargain. Ideal for small spaces. selling due to size. Call at 111 W Eighth St and ask for Mr. Redford.
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In Lewis Tuesday F J Macomber sold his home to L D Marsh of Bear Grove who plans to move in next spring. The sale was due to having too much house for himself and wife as the children are away. Marsh will relocate to Lewis but not leave town. Henry Bartling faces arrest after a warrant for abusing his wife was sworn by a Griswold justice. He was taken to Atlantic and briefly jailed before bond for appearance.
W. J. Woodward & Son assume control of the brick yard and plan major upgrades. They aim to produce about one million bricks next year, building two new kilns with 350 000 bricks capacity each and expanding power and drying facilities. A Rock Island side track will aid shipping, promising steady profits and 20 to 25 workers.
W A Britton ended his prospecting here for coal last Friday and moved equipment to Baker's lot. Earlier estimates put the vein at about thirty inches but later inspection shows near twenty one inches with four and a half feet of fire clay beneath. No company meeting yet but locals favor forming a firm to sink a shaft and mine both coal and clay. The writer believes the venture could be feasible and profitable.
Miss Bessie Littlefield of Lewis and Charles C Orr of Thurman will marry in Omaha today. The bride, longtime Lewis resident and noted school teacher, is praised for her character. The groom owns a farm and has a cottage ready for their reception. The Standard extends best wishes for a pleasant, prosperous life.
George W. Anderson and Ada E. Smith are united in marriage by Rev. Elston at the bride’s home on Thanksgiving Day seven miles southeast of Atlantic. About forty guests attended as the couple received warm congratulations. They plan to visit relatives until February then move to Luther Wyoming where Anderson has filed a homestead.
Help wanted at Atlantic Produce Co. no. 72 for six ladies to pick chickens. Good wages and a warm room provided.
Community notice states envelopes are sold for four cents per bunch at the News office. The brief item lists a simple sales detail with no further instructions.
Thanksgiving day was generally observed in Atlantic with many homecomings and family reunions. The union church service at the Methodist church drew a large crowd and a program of interest. The Phoenix Hose Company held its twenty sixth annual ball at the opera house with dancers enjoying a festive evening lasting into the early hours.
A tea shop announces that inspections of its fancy china line will be made at no cost to customers. The notice emphasizes complimentary assessment and welcomes patrons to view the wares without fee.
A weather forecast for Iowa Fair predicts mainly clear to partly cloudy skies tonight with rising temperatures into Saturday. Highs reach the upper 70s to low 80s with gentle winds. Overnight lows in the 50s to near 60. Saturday brings continued warm temperatures and sunny to partly sunny conditions.
About twenty five friends gathered Wednesday evening at her home at Tenth and Walnut Streets to celebrate Mrs Henry Wichmanns fifty fifth birthday anniversary with social conversation and an excellent lunch.
LEWIS studio advertises new novelties including sepia finish and low prices. The notice claims highest grade work and customer satisfaction from LEWIS STUDIO in Atlantic with promises of affordable rates and quality service.
The notice records a marriage license for Marshall McElfish and Grace Greenwalt. It mentions calling cards and a price detail in cents per pack at the News office, without further context.
After a conference between church representatives and Walter B. Haynes his formal withdrawal from Anita Methodist Episcopal Church was handed to the pastor and made public. Haynes had been a member for years and recently terminated his membership following questions about the consistency of his conduct with his professed faith. The matter was discussed at the Sunday service with ongoing implications noted.
Daily notes of residents visiting, traveling, or visiting relatives in nearby towns. Many entries mention departures, returns, and occurrences such as weddings and births, with names including Mrs. Martin Sorensen Rev Elston Miss Patricia Bunton, W M Smiley, Mrs M L Murray, Dave Block, Mrs C D Finley, Miss Edith Elston, Prof R J Cornell, Dean Rowe, Mrs M J Davis, Edith Elston, A A Mickel, Capt J C Stewart, Mrs E J Preston, Lela Sutton, O H Wagner, Frank Devine, Clyde C Walton, Elmer Busse, Grace Mickel, Sadie Donnelly, Earl Porter, Mrs H M Waterbury, J W Beltz, Grace Berry, Zeta Berry, Nellie Schain, Effie Locke, Hancox, Tharnish, Suttle.
An audience filled the Methodist church for a public service of thanksgiving. Rev. Braun preached on the text For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever Amen. He praised English skill, spoke of the visible kingdom of God in the material universe and the invisible kingdom of the Spirit, delivering a scholarly, masterful sermon. The choir, Mrs. Wilbur Deering, and Reverends Henderson George Elston Griffith and Braun participated.
Captain Crawford known as the "Poet Scout" arrived in the city today and will give an entertainment tonight at the Presbyterian church. He spoke last night at Benson and earlier in Fort Omaha in the balloon shed.
Carbon paper priced at 40 cents per dozen sheets offered by the News office.
The Congregational Ladies Union will hold a Christmas bazaar at the home of Mrs. F M Nichols on Friday December 11. Proceeds support church activities and local charity efforts with assortments of gifts baked goods and seasonal items available for purchase.
The News notes a limited stock of Ham mer pencils priced at four cents each or seven for twenty five cents. Capt. Jack Crawford will present a unique entertainment at the Presbyterian church tonight. Also advertised are winter robes and a featured line praised as the prettiest yet by Frank Rhody.
Notice invites parties needing milk or separated cream to call disp10 R. B. McCAUSTLAND Musson Phone No. 14. Also promotes tonight’s Presbyterian church program featuring a humorist a poet an orator and entertainer with admission set at 15 and 26 cents.
Crepe paper lunch sets priced at 25 cents each offered at the News office. Also advertised new Drafting paper two sheets for 6 cents, with the offer noted at the News office.
J N Gillett submits an old parchment land grant dated 1812 from King George the Third to John Struthers. Supposedly the great grandfather of Mr Gillett the document remains remarkably well preserved as a valued family heirloom in the office.
Limited stock crepe paper in assorted colors offered at a bargain. Center roll quantities available until exhausted as advertised by The News.
A letter from Miss Findley, set to succeed Mrs Daly as Pullman proprietress, says she will arrive as Mrs Daly rather than Miss Findley, having wed before December first. The groom’s name and wedding place are undisclosed, to be explained in person.
Local notice directs readers to contact Musson 315 and have the Model Steam Laundry handle bundle delivery. Photo mounts offered at a price per sheet, advertised through the News office.
The fall Barn Dance at the Iowa University sophomore cotillion was rejected by the sororities. Y M C A leader Harry Heinzman spoke on its origin and work. Regular basketball practice starts next week under Coach John G. Griffith. Hawkeye captain Owen Perrine starred on the football team. University hockey players earned I symbols. Women will form a Woman's Athletic Union nucleus and gain athletic symbols for basketball and baseball. Soldier boys gain a Rifle Club affiliated with the NRA. The university regiment includes expert marksmen with strong national shoot prospects. President George B McLean was elected secretary of the Committee on Standards of American Universities.
Mrs. R. B. Leach and daughter Wilma of Omaha join Mr. and Mrs. Maurice McMillan of Goldfield Ney. They visited Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Brewster and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nebe before traveling to Wiota for a brief stay with relatives accompanied by Mrs. Brewster.
Miss Pearl Fancolly arrived from Eldon where she teaches and will visit her parents Mr and Mrs L Fancolly east of town. She was joined by Mrs Martha Youngloye of Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Will Hutton and children of Maryville Mo. visiting their parents then headed to Anita for a train stopover with relatives.
A brief newspaper clip notes a bargain sale advertising rolls priced at 8 cents each while supplies last. The snippet identifies The News as the source and emphasizes the limited time offer.
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