Two Sides to Story of Murphy Embezzlement Case
The News presents conflicting accounts of Walter Murphy and a cloak ring with Barber. Allegations claim Murphy failed to return samples and claimed $200, facing embezzlement charges after disputes over extra cloaks. Griswold residents question him while evidence and motives remain contested.
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Walter Murphy
Montgomery County
Zione
Murphy
Barber
Gheriff Duval
Griswold
Barber Murphy
Griswolfi
Duval
News Office Offers Carbon Paper and Pencils
The News announces carbon paper at 40 cents a dozen sheets and a limited supply of "Hammer" pencils priced four cents each or seven for twenty five cents.
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the News
Aif
Mrs. H. L. Brown Dead in California
Mrs. H. L. Brown formerly of Anita died last week in Palo Alto California. News of her death was received by Anita friends. Envelopes four cents per bunch offered by the News office. Also notes on robes and crepe paper offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Brown
Anita
Pio Alto
Cal
Talk of a New Opera House in Atlantic Opens
Atlantic men of means convened to plan a new opera house on Chestnut street with a two or three story design. Plans include stock issuance at 100 par, storerooms to subsidize costs, asbestos curtain and modern stage equipment, with loge seating and transferable admission tickets to attract higher quality productions. A follow-up meeting will refine figures as plans advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Street
Atlantic
Well Attended Church Services Draw Large Audiences
Well attended exercises at several churches yesterday with a large audience at the Methodist service. The temperance talk by Rev Henderson attracted a large and appreciative congregation. Other churches held services at their usual high standard.
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Henderson
Brick barn by Al Petit enhances Third and Walnut corner
The new brick barn being built by Al Petit at Third and Walnut is a substantial improvement and a credit to the city. The brick comes from Taylor's brick yard and is among the best in the state. Al has built a fine livery business by reliable service and fair practices, and the News hopes he continues to prosper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Petit
Third
Walnut Streets
Taylor
Hepburn to contest election in eighth district
Reports say Congressman Hepburn will challenge Senator Jamieson’s victory due to irregular ballots and improperly counted votes. Republican advisers believe Hepburn has a strong case and can win, with Jamieson’s term in the state senate ending if a contest prevents seating. Jamieson’s supporters expect him to stay in Des Moines and possibly resign to trigger a special election for his successor in Page County.
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Hepburn
Jamieson
Congress
Register
W. W. Morrow
Afton
Morrow Farms
Republican Congressional Committee
Creston
Des Moines
W. D. Jamieson
State Senate
National House
Page County
J S Pressnall Pension Attorney Notes
J S Pressnall, pension attorney, located in Room 1 of the Downs Building on Chestnut Street in Atlantic Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Pressnall
Pension Attorney
Downs Building
Chestnut Street
Atlantic, Iowa
News Item Bargain Sale At Eight Cents A Roll
A short item notes a bargain sale offering rolls at eight cents each while stock lasts, advertised in The News.
Dairymen Convention to Convene in Greenfield
The Independent Dairymen of Southwestern Town will hold a convention at the courthouse in Greenfield on December 3, 1908, beginning at 1 p.m. A strong program with noted speakers is planned. Mayor G. D. Massnoker will give the welcome. F. W. Wentworth of Cedar Rapids will respond. Prof. Barnes of Ames will discuss Practical Dairying, A. B. Paul of Anamosa will speak on Silo Benefits, and W. B. Johnson of Des Moines will cover Butter Makers relations to Patrons.
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Independent Dairymen
Court House
Greenfield
G. D.massnoker
F. W. Wentworth
Cedar Rapids
Prof. Barnes
Ames
A. B. Paul
Anamosa
W. B. Johnson
Des Moines
Reward Offered For Strayed Jersey Cow From Petit Barn
A dark Jersey cow strayed from the Petit barn on Friday. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Leave word at Petit’s barn or at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Barn
Petit’s Barn
Captain John A Gates Former Cass County Resident Dead
The Denver Post reports Captain John A Gates died in Denver at about 74. He lived in Cass county from 1870 to 1887 and ran a business in Anita with his brother Orvns who died years ago. He served in the Civil War as a private and became captain of the 18th U. S. Infantry. Surviving relatives include his widow and a daughter Mrs. O. J. Hudson of Fort Worth Texas. He was born in Jackson Michigan and moved to Colorado after leaving Iowa. The article notes his father died at the 1888 People's convention in the city.
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Denver Post
John A. Gates
Cass County
Anita
Orvns
Jackson
Mich
Iowa
Colorado
U. S. Infantry
O. J. Hudson
Fort Worth
Texas
B. A. Stone
Beginners Night at Rink and Ladies Free Skating Evening
A local skating facility invites newcomers for Beginners Night at the rink with free skating for ladies this Monday evening. The event offers a friendly, inclusive session for beginners to learn basics and enjoy time on the ice.
Rev Henderson's Temperance Sermon Preview
The News will print Rev. Henderson's temperance sermon delivered Sunday night in Atlantic. It was among the most telling sermons on temperance and will be followed by commentary on liquor conditions in Atlantic in tomorrow's issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Peter Hopley Heads to National Live Stock Show in Chicago
Peter Hopley departed the city last night en route to Chicago to attend the National Live Stock Show, signaling his planned participation in the prominent industry event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peter Hopley
Phares Expands Moving Picture Venture in Iowa Cities
Carl Phares spent the day in the city handling business and visiting relatives. He recently sold his moving picture and vaudeville show at Ottumwa and opened another in Stuart about ten days ago. He says business is growing and expects to reach a profit point soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Phares
Ottumwa
Stuart
Advertising Pays With Land Rent Notice
In Friday's paper 40 acres of land were advertised for rent and at least twenty people called at this office to inquire about it. Mr Nebe says he placed an inch advertisement in the Poultry Journal and sold one hundred chickens at one dollar each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebe
Poultry Journal
Returned Home After Campbell Social Weekends
Mrs. Sarah Stoodt and her daughter Miss Maude, visiting Campbell Nebraska with Mrs. Ed Reichstein, are recalled by a Campbell paper for showing hospitality. The Reichsteins hosted three evenings of games and amusements with substantial refreshments, enjoyed by guests across ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Stoodt
Miss Maude
Campbell, Neb
Ed Reichstein
Reichstein
Eggers Bros to Open Evenings for Rest of Year
A2 Eggers Bros announces extended hours for the remainder of the year, inviting patrons to visit after sunset with store open evenings for their shopping needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eggers Bros
Vinci the Liver Oil Booster for Lewistown Woman
An 80 year old Lewistown resident reports feebleness and lung coughs improved after three bottles of Vinci cod liver preparation. She praises increased strength and mobility and urges weak people to try Vinci, with a money back guarantee from Atlantic Drug Co. Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Bloom
Lewistown
Vinci
Atlantic Drug Co
Atlantic
My Daughter's Husband is the funniest play
The Next Show presents My Daughter's Husband a bright clean sparkling comedy with catchy music at the opera house on Wednesday evening December 2. Prices 25 36 50 cents.
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Opera House
Milk and Cream Delivery Notice by Musson Phone
Notice states parties wishing milk or separated cream can be served by phonins disp10 R B McCAUSTLAND Musson phone No 14 on 8.
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R. B. McCaustland
Musson
Marriage of Miss Griffith and Mr Throckmorton
The eldest Griffith daughter Grace L. Griffith of 1104 Locust street married Charles G. Throckmorton of Gibbon Nebraska at ten this morning. The ceremony was at the bride's home and performed by her father. Grace is Simpson College graduate. Charles is Iowa State University trained electrical engineer with Union Pacific Railway. They left for Gibbon on the flyer after the ceremony.
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Grace L. Griffith
Amos E. Griffith
Charles G. Throckmorton
Gibbon
Neb
Locust Street
Simpson College
Iowa State University
Union Pacific Railway Company
Throckmorton
Neb.j
Married Saturday Evening in Meth odist Parsonage
Miss Bertha Aldrich daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Aldrich of this city and Frank Medearis of Cass county were married Saturday evening at the Methodist parsonage. The bride an Atlantic native and milliner by trade grew up here and studied in local schools before living in Omaha. The groom, a Cass county young man, worked in cement in Fy Collins Colorado and has lived near Wiota since returning. They will reside with the Aldriches for now and friends wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Perry
James Perking
Anita
Ford Gilson
Hartington
Neb
Beulah Nordman
Wiota
Fred Hoehnke
A. C. Thiele
Ella Johnson
Maine
Jas. Harris
W. B. Railsback
Griswold
Atlantic
Leonard Smith
Martin Sorensen
Delia Lynch
Omaha
Michael Lynch
L. F. Kluever
Jas. Bigelow
Extra
E. C. Gage
Shenandoah
J. A. McWard
Myrtle
Mayme Wert
Harlan
Grace Stevenson
Indianola
W. J. Hutton
Maryville
Aldrich
Hutton
Leona
Marvin
Council Bluffs
S. Carver
A. C. Perrine
Spencer, In
Crowley JF. Cole
Rev. Smith and Son
Hohans Helt
Buck Creek
Bertha Aldrich
J. B. Aldrich
Frank Medearis
Cass County
Collins
Colo
Presbyterian Ladies Host Kensington and Cake Sale Evening
The Presbyterian Ladies plan a Kensington and cake sale at the home of Mrs. George Friday evening. Proceeds will support church activities and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. George
Splendid Showing of Whitney Loan and Trust Company Report
The report features a splendid showing with growth since the last report and evidence that the public trusts the integrity and capacity to manage financial affairs of Jimmie Whitney and Tom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney Loan and Trust Company
Daily News
Jimmie” Whitney
Tom
New Proprietors Arrive at Pullman Hotel
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Daly arrive from Waterloo and will take over hotel management tomorrow. Mrs. Daly had purchased the property weeks earlier, indicating a change in ownership and leadership at the Pullman Hotel.
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J. C. Daly
Waterloo
Pullman Hotel
Wiota Bank Report Praised by Cass County Officials
The Wiota Bank, a strong Cass county institution, shows a flattering condition per the auditor of state report required by law. President R. R. Bell and Cashier R. H. Bell express pride in the bank’s steady growth and conservative management as featured in The News’ Saturday issue.
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Wiota Bank
Cass County
R. R. Bell
R. H. Bell
George Holstein Juror Excused For Physical Defect
Geo Holstein of Victoria township visited Atlantic today after being called as a juror. He was excused from service due to a physical defect that prevents extended sittings. The News acknowledges a pleasant call and a renewal of his subscription.
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Geo. Holstein Town
George Holste
Victoria Township
Atlantic
W C T U Meeting Set For Wednesday Afternoon
The next W C F U meeting will be held on a Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs H B Bartley.
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H. B. Bartley
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Frank Rhody
House For Atlantic
the Atlantic
Frank Devine
Lottie Means
Blanford Hopley
Elliott
Chas. Crouch
V. M. Histon
Mary Tibben
Cumberland
V. M. Elston
Logan
A. C. Paulson
Valley Junction
Chas, Hagate
Jap Pierce
Hancock
John Rowe
W. S. Mantz
5. M. George
A. C. Haworth
Beulah
Lewis
Denver
E. A. Stone
Miss Griffith
M. E. Pastegs
Charles
Throckmorton of Gibbon
Thigs
Miss
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