Second Trial Set In Battey Removal Case at Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs I a on October 10 the second trial of H Battey for removal as district court clerk is set for October 13. Expert J Richman of Des Moines reported irregularities leading to Battey’s suspension and replacement by H J Ghaibers. The first trial favored the state but juror misconduct prompted a new trial. The case alleges record alterations and unaccounted fees, while the defense argues corrections of errors and customary gains from complete record and insanity fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
District Court
Thornell
J. Richman
Des Moines
Wheeler
Supreme Court
Battey
World , Herald
Death of W. H. Hardman in Hancock Aged 62
Word comes of the death at his Hancock home of W. H. Hardman a long time friend of L. T Spangler. Cause listed as dropsy. He was sixty two and well known and respected. Funeral services scheduled for Wednesday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
W. H. Hardman
L. T Spangler
Fire destroys home of Henry Martin at Tenth and Laurel
At noon yesterday a fire alarm reported a blaze at Henry Martin and wife’s house on Tenth and Laurel streets. Neighbors alerted them as the fire, started by a defective flue, rapidly consumed the building before firefighters could fully control it. Insurance is about 1000 dollars, likely two thirds of the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Martin
Tenth
Laurel Streets
J. C. Fudge
Funeral services for Mrs Hawks and Perry Parroley
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Hawks were held this afternoon at the Congregational church with interment in Atlantic cemetery. The funeral of the late Perry Parroley occurred yesterday at the home and interment again in Atlantic cemetery. Ad text promotes pasture seed per head per day from A A Mickel Road the Evening News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks
Congregational Church
Atlantic Cemetery
Perry Parroley
Need for Horse Team and Hose Wagon for Atlantic Fire Dept
The Martin home fire on Laurel street exposed the Atlantic fire department’s lack of a horse team and hose wagon. Firemen towed the apparatus thirteen blocks with one cart drawn by J. W. Cuykendall using a single horn. A proper team could have reduced loss and prevented wider damage, especially in strong winds. The community is urged to fund a team. less than $700 has been raised, but twice that amount is needed. Contributions can be left at local offices. Sutton Hampel Sutton gave $510 this morning, with another donation from a local woman noted earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Laurel Street
Atlantic Fire Department
J. W. Cuykendall
Sutton, Hampel, & Sutton
Ministers Hold First Meeting of Interdenominational group
The Interdenominational Ministerial Association opened its year at the Y M C A with Rev A D Beckhart re elected as president and Rev W Hohanshelt as secretary treasurer. New members Rev Victor West and Rev Fred Mead were introduced. discussion included plans for the season and relations with city churches. A marriage license was issued today to John Herstein and Holna Scharf of Griswold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interdenominational Ministerial Association
A. D. Beckhart
Henderson
Beckhart
W. Hohanshelt
Victor West
Lewis
Fred Mead
Wiota
Asociation
Thomann
A. BE. Griffith
Braun
West
Mead
John Herstein
Holna
Scharf
Griswold
Man badly hurt in Sunday fracas near Griswold
John Gittings of Griswold area is in hospital with a fractured skull after a fight with Grover Babcock who is being hunted by officers. The dispute began over business and a past settlement, with a prior mayor's court fine, and continued when Babcock reportedly struck Gittings with a weapon or booted kick, prompting trepaning surgery and a mobile hospital ride to town. Babcock fled while in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gitting
Griswold
Nes
Grover Babcock
Babcock
Gittins
Dahl
Atlantic Helps Family After Death of Perry Parmley
Generous Atlantic residents raise about $200 for funeral costs and burying the debt of Perry Parmley’s widow and nine children. Workers at Atlantic Produce contributed $25 for a cemetery lot, with $390 life insurance slated to further clear the debt and cover bills. Those who have not donated are urged to help. funds can be left at the post office or the office. Coal orders urged for Green Bay Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Perry Parmley
John Rapp
Bert Jeck
Biks Lodge
Atlantic Produce Company
Improvements by February Will Ready for Operation
The Atlantic Gas and Fuel Co let contracts October 8 for a 30 000 cubic foot gas holder and a water gas system. Stacey Manufacturing of Cincinnati will build the holder and Western Gas Construction Co of Fort Wayne handles water gas machinery. Completion is targeted by February first with the new plant in operation. Floyd Stone, a 11 year department member, nearly suffered a serious accident when a runaway hose cart nearly struck him as he rode in the back of a Cuykendall buggy. He fell unconscious but revived after cold water. the incident underscores the need for a horse hose team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Gas and Fuel Company
Stacey Manufacturing Company
Cincinnatti
Western Gas Contruction Company
Ft. Wayne
Floyd Stone
Martin
Cuykendall
Town Fall Forecast Sees Temperature Rise Tonight and Tuesday
The Weather Bureau predicts higher temperatures for Town Fall through tonight and into Tuesday. Mrs. F. R. Donahue of Lewis Ward was in the city today visiting with friends and noting the weather changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Donahue
Lewis
Atlantic High School Triumphs 9 6 Over Audubon
Merit Mone notes a hard won victory as Atlantic High School edges Audubon 9 to 6 in a contest marked by strong defense and timely scores. Marshall’s 75 yard drop kick and a late end run by Marshall amplified Atlantic’s lead, while Turner, Marshall, Beckhart, Kirk starred for the locals in a hard fought game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic High School
Atx
Audubon
Atlantic
Marshall
Davis
Turnig
Booten
Turner Atlantic
Loxeaty
Ward
Fac
Storn
Turner
Mareshall
Beckhart
Kirk
Stanley
Foler
Keith
Bagtes
Kilinger
Hiwood
LHL
Law
Hansen
F. Law
Meckhart
Hartman
Porterfield
Paige
Verryman
Grisioes Visitor Wilcox Sees Boise Valley Potential
Hailing from Northwest Grisioes, Flamilton Wilcox stopped in the city between trains on his way to Des Moines. He praised the Boise valley for fruit prospects and noted Wyoming and Idaho visits. He criticized bank guarantees and postal schemes as unsuitable for the political campaign and warned about their broad effects on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flamilton Wilcox
Grisioes
Nes Moines
Wiles
Griswold
Wyoming
Idaho
Boise Valley
Northwest
Denissbane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pottawat‘ami County
Tober
W. H. Hardiman Read
Henry
Prac
A. A. Mickel
Perkins
Keith Counties
Nebraska
U. S
Grant
Dave Shuter
Ness
Abso
Interdenominational Association Meets
Grover Balcock
Finca
Green Bay Lumber Ca
Gas Company
Sys
Victor
Ist Gaem
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!