Facsimile Bank Note Boomerang In Iowa Campaign
Des Moines Oct 22 The Democratic national committee sends a facsimile bank note argument through Iowa asserting bank failures last fall show bank liabilities. New York banks say ten of fifteen have resumed operations with full repayment and five are in liquidation ensuring 100 cents on the dollar plus interest. No depositor losses expected.
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Des Moines
Democratic National Committee
Iowa
New York
Bryan
Republican Congress
Old Maids Convention in Wiota Draws Notable Attendance
The Old Maids Convention at Wiota on October 16 benefited the Ladies Aid Society with twenty old maids present including Lucinda Scratch gravel Jerusha Jane Axhandle and Jule Polly Plip from major cities. They enjoyed experiences songs and a rejuvenating machine demonstration by Mrs Milkins. A twenty child drill and readings by Mrs Baumister of Panama highlighted the evening, lifting receipts to 31 dollars. A social dance at Hibernian hall followed. Parents Day is set for Sunday October 25 at the Methodist Sunday School with a full program including Doxology Lord's Prayer songs prayers solos and lectures inviting all parents and friends.
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Wiota
Ladies Aid Society
Lucinda Scratch~ Gravel
Jerusha Jane Axhandle
Jule Polly Plip
New York
San Francisco
New Orleans
Boston
Methodist Sunday School
Ruth Jacobsen
Burglars Target Shenandoah Lady Home in Night
A Shenandoah burglary at Mrs. Whiting’s house woke 14 year old Tracy Leyden. A man demanded money and searched the home while a second accomplice loitered downstairs. A gold pin was taken, and the burglars left the house in disarray as Mrs. Whiting and Tracy alerted neighbors. The girl remained frightened but unharmed. Police seek suspects. the crime emphasizes ongoing local burglary risk.
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Shenandoah
Mrs. Whiting
Tracy
McConnell and Templeman Wed At John Barber Home
Ida McConnell and Frank A. Templeman were married Wednesday evening at 1205 Chestnut Street in Atlantic with Rev Elston officiating. The bride, popular in Atlantic, is daughter of John McConnell now living near Bridgewater. The groom, a successful farmer, is son of Frank Templeman of near Sarah. They depart for a new home eight miles southeast of Anita with good wishes.
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Anita
The Block Head at Opera House Saturday Night
The Next Show features B. Patton as Prof Steele in his latest comedy The Block Head at the opera house on Saturday evening October 24. No matinee.
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B. Patton
Error in Gillette Ad Corrects Cape Price
A correction notes a price error in yesterday's Gillette advertisement. Children's rain capes were listed as 2.75 dollars but should have read 2.98 dollars. The ad is corrected in today's paper.
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Gillette
Great Land Lottery Draw Nears End in Dallas
The Tripp County lands lottery in Dallas, D. D., concluded with the 6000th name drawn. Ernest John Lang, known as Harl Lang, of this city, won number 2754. Multiple residents from nearby towns were listed among the winners, including W. J. Anderson Red Oak and Herman Classen Walnut, among others.
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Tripp
Dallas
D. D
Ernest John Lang
George Lang
Harl Lang
W. J. Anderson
Red Oak
Herman Classen
Walnut
Chas.sl. Harlan
Harlan
Lee Milford
Audubon
E. W. Headree
Griswold
Gilbert M. Harris
Massena
S. T. Bailey
H. L. Schmidt
Avoca
J. ©. Williams
F. W. Mann
Otto Baden
Adair
Jacob A. Martin
Asa A. Oerman
Villisca
Chas. B. Baughenbagh
Walter D.waynes
Anita
Omitted Jurymen Named in November List
Don't forget to register. The paper yesterday published jurors for the November term, but ten names were omitted. The ten added are F. H. Burr of the 3rd ward Atlantic Geo, C. Holste of Victoria, Frank Schmidt of Pymosa, L. B. Disbrow of Cass, J. A. Morris of the 4th ward, W. P. Willoughby of Cass, A. Beck of Franklin, M. Jensen of 8rd ward, Anderson Bell of 4th ward, and W. O. Turner of Grant.
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F. H. Burr
Atlantic
Geo
C. Holste
Victoria
Frank Schmidt
Pymosa
L. B. Disbrow
Cass
J. A. Morris
4Th Ward
W. P. Willoughby
A. Beck
Franklin
M. Jensen
Anderson Bell
W. O. Turner
Grant
Registration mixup moved voters to wrong church
Report notes a misunderstanding about Fourth ward registration causing voters to go to the German church on Walnut street. Correct site is the little German church at Sixth and Elm streets. Brown Grocery advertises buckwheat flour Vermont maple syrup. Sealshipt oysters advertised with claims of quality and price. Music by the K. P. orchestra at night.
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Walnut Street
Sixth and
Elm Streets
Vermont
BROWN
B, F. Jones Brown Grocery CO
Short Stories of the Town Items of Interest
Local column notes several items of interest including a wedding at the Park hotel between C W Southern and Viola Stewart, and Mrs. B B Stewart of Adair. Police court reports show four drunks fined, and a $40 city treasury addition. Other items cover trips, a jail sentence, a Democratic candidate’s visit, a Council Bluffs marriage, and a sore eye injury.
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C. W. Southern
Viola
B. B. Stewart
Adair
Rev. J. George
Park Hotel
Niene
Episcopal Guild Entertained by Mrs N Carter
Social Events report the Episcopal Guild entertained yesterday by Mrs N Carter. The gathering was a pleasant and profitable occasion for all attendees.
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Episcopal Guild
A Touch of Winter Affects Fall Festival Business
A cold day dampened the fall festival with many events nearly frozen out. The Parker group pressed on, taking in some money but far from enough to cover costs. Shows proceed to Trenton Missouri for a week, then split: some go south as others disband for the season. Lem Scott, the advance man, departed last evening ending his season’s work.
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Parker
Trenton
Lem Scott
Mrs S McFarland Heads to Camp Point Visit
Mrs McFarland left on the first train this morning for Camp Point to visit relatives and will be away about two weeks. Wesley Ash of Des Moines, with his wife, is in the city visiting his cousin W D Ash and family. Mr Ash serves on the Des Moines board of commissioners and is advancing in that role. The News notes a pleasant call.
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S. McFarland
Camp Point
Atlantic Northern and Southern rail extension progress in Noble township
In Noble township a meeting at Center school house discussed the Atlantic Northern and Southern project. Despite bad weather and low attendance, Ross and Rattenberg outlined the plan, with $2300 raised as a starter. The proposed eighteen mile road aims to raise farm values, improve shipping and passenger facilities, and spur further work in neighboring townships including Montgomery county.
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Ben
Center School House
Noble Tonship
Atlantic, Norther & Southern
Messrs. Ross and Rattenberg
Messrs. Ross
Rattenberg
Noble
Kimballton
Montgomery County
Tag Day Spurs Hospital Fund Raising Success
The event raised two hundred forty seven dollars and seventy three cents in the hospital treasury. Volunteers and donors responded cheerfully and the hospital plans a second Tag Day on Saturday to include those who were not present yesterday. The public is thanked for the strong support and will wear tags to avoid further requests.
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Owell
Registration Opens Across Wards This Week
Registration begins today in multiple wards and continues tomorrow and Saturday and again the Saturday after. Officials report light turnout so far but expect crowds tomorrow and the following day. All eligible voters must register this year or lose their right to vote.
Cass County Officials Plan Early March Dirt Work Push
Messrs Ross and Rattenberg will operate in Cass County to advance the project. They aim to begin throwing dirt by March first and seek strong local support to speed the work.
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Cass
Messrs. Ross and
Rattenberg
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J. Gillette & Sons
Hibernian Hall
K. P. Orchestra
Directoire
Great Land Lottery
Earl
Lang
Wieners
S. J. Gilbette & Sons
T. C. Swartz
Kansas
Denver
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Oregon
Idaho
Parker Company
Walter Rae
S. M. Wyckoff
Rae
Arthur Chambers
Misa Nellie Chatterbuck
Council Bluffs
J. George
Presbyterian Church
Henry Dicker
Harry Sutton
Mr. Dicker
Mesdames
L. T. Spangler
C. F. Chase
Hazel Street
Huss Hodgkins’ Cafe
Highley’s Grocery
Jay Jacobs
Noble Township
Southern Ex
Southern
Tion
Cass County
E. F. Jones
Brown Grocery Co
Iaw
National Oyster Carrier Company
Norwalk
Connecticut
Iarrier
Svete
the Whitney Loan and Trust Company
Casit Capital
Atlantic, Iowa
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