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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
5
Fred White's Ottumwa keynote largely reiterates Bryan ideas, avoids state issues, and signals a national campaign focus. He criticizes federal judge selection, cites Roosevelt and Bryan contrasts, and warns against reforms harming the economy while urging careful reform with proven records.
Articles of incorporation filed in Polk County for the Des Moines Council Bluffs and Omaha railroad to build a steam or electric line from Des Moines to Council Bluffs with headquarters in Des Moines. Capital stock is 30000 dollars. Officers include J W Russell president F M Hopkins vice president M Hocker secretary E Lockwood treasurer, with partners James Jonsdale John Weighton M H Miller and D A Reed.
A new pension board is formed to oversee the territory with Drs. Campbell Morris and Giles joining. Dr. Campbell remains the old member dating from Cleveland era, replacing Porterfield and Graham who resigned earlier. The board held a meeting with no work, then adjourned.
Oskaloosa Iowa September 3 The election of officers was announced at the Pythian meeting last evening. Ward Ferguson of Rolfe was elected grand chancellor by a narrow margin over M J Robin of Vinton as part of the Salinger administration ticket. Other officers named include Dr J N McCoy Coryden grand vice chancellor John C Merkens Fairfield grand keeper of records and seal O C House Tinley grand prelate S B White Sigourney grand inner guard A E Riggs Hiteman grand outer guard trustees O H Kenyon New Hampton and John Harvey Newton. The opposition vowed to fight Salinger policies with plans for Sioux City next year. The report shows Iowa Pythians financially stronger with about 700 more members in six months and a treasury of 15488. Grand Chancellor Billby urged reforms including legal changes and new taxes to support conventions and records vaults. Grand Temple Pythian Sisters opened their executive session with an imminent officer election.
The August meteorological summary shows a 1.4 degree warmer month than normal, 2.20 inches rainfall with a max 0.71 inches in 24 hours on August 21, and wind moving 5082 miles at 5.8 mph. Records cite 1903 12.50 inches and 1894 0.30 inches. eight clear days, thirteen partly cloudy, twelve rainy.
Public schools in Atlantic begin regular work next Monday September 7. First teachers meeting set for Central building Saturday at 3 pm. Parents and new pupils may visit Central building this week 2 to 4 pm for entrance requirements and classification. Supt Blodgett urges reports of families seeking board for students. Also notices for Democratic and Republican conventions and county delegate selections in Cass county Iowa. Read the Evening News.
The company states growth driven by reliable service and adherence to high standards. Management credits consistent work, customer trust, and efficient operations for expanding business opportunities. The message emphasizes doing the job right as the core reason for its increase.
Western League games showed Des Moines defeating Omaha 4 to 0 and Sioux City beating Lincoln 7 to 3. In the American League, Chicago triumphed over St Louis 4 to 1, Philadelphia edged New York 5 to 2, Detroit beat Cleveland 5 to 3, and Washington won against Boston 3 to 2.
National League scores show Philadelphia and Brooklyn 2, Chicago and St. Louis 0, Cincinnati 8 over Pittsburgh 2. Boston at New York had rain delays. Local ad mentions new cushion covers from F. J. Rhody.
The city directory to be issued this month has faced delays in production but address changes have been tracked carefully and are not expected to affect overall accuracy.
Local notice announces Prof Leon Still Here a clairvoyant at 708 Chestnut Street accepting daily consultations. It notes growing clientele and many readings performed with satisfied clients as the advertisement promotes fly nets and dusters for closing out.
Des Moines reports say the Iowa House moved to elect a successor to Senator Allison next Tuesday or Wednesday. The House elections committee approved the DeMar resolution with only three dissenters Beery Harding and Moore. Democrats caucused to back Claude Porter rather than progressives or standpatters while Oregon bill favored over primary amendment. A Republican caucus of 51 seeks to bind the caucus result, while standpatters oppose.
A divorcee couple sought a marriage license at the district clerk’s office but could not confirm the divorce date. Following the new law making it a misdemeanor to marry within a year of divorce, G. M. Wilson and Maggie L. Foote from near Anita fled to Omaha where the six month limit applies, hoping to be compliant.
Mrs Hattie Skang seeks a divorce from Peter Skang after a few months of married life alleging cruel and inhuman treatment since their January 29 1903 marriage. The filing notes grounds for separation in district court. Also Irwin Jones sues Nettie Reynolds C G Reynolds and others in district court for 200 dollars on a mechanic's lien.
The W C T U meeting was postponed to Thursday September 10 at Mrs C A Hully's home. Cr G Reynolds and a wife from Noble township visited the city today for shopping and social calls. Reynolds serves as a correspondent for the paper and is praised for his courtesy and charm.
The Democratic county convention to select delegates to the state Des Moines convention on the 24th to nominate a supreme judge candidate will be held on the 6th of this month at German hall. The official call appears elsewhere in this paper.
All friends of music are invited to a recital at Vose Hall on Friday at 8 o clock. A cornet solo will be performed by Dr. Miller.
Attorney H. M. Boorman has signed a contract with the Slayton Lyceum bureau of Chicago for next year’s lecture work and will begin promptly on his new talk The Republic and Its Perils.
If you are a sufferer from piles, ManZan Pile Remedy will bring relief with the first application. Guaranteed. Piice 50c. Sold by W. T. Palmer & Co., Drug Store.
The Atlantic concert band has signed with Parker Amusement Company for a week starting October 19. The carnival group, similar to the White City act from two years ago, will feature animal and electric shows with free attractions. Parker Amusement brings its own band and power plant and operates on a percent basis. The advance man closed the deal yesterday, with the show set to play Carter pasture north of the track.
A second grand afternoon reception hosted by Mesdames Berg Brown Henderson and Misses Berg Wissler at 901 Spruce Street featured yellow and white floral decor and a frappe d bowl. Attendants included May Graham Hazel Jones Mary Meredith and a musical program by Crawford Deering and several young guests. Out of town guests Mrs Westbrook of Newton and Mrs Todd of Des Moines attended. Ladies Guild of the Catholic church near Anita applied for a her home loan this afternoon.
The city council recently passed health rules requiring the health physician to keep a city birth and death register.
Des Moines dispatch notes mixed forecasts as farmers report progress in corn and pasture. Elliott reports 50 percent of corn safe by September 25 and nearly all by October 1 with 1.58 inches of rain and cool nights. Audubon cites 50 percent safe by Sept 15, 75 by Sept 25, and 100 by Oct 1 amid rain and cool week. Other reports from Red Oak Adams Bedford Corning and Harlan describe rain totals and favorable pasture conditions with two good rains helping fall plowing. Some counties request more moisture as Harrison Logan records 0.20 inch rain and calls for more rain.
Plains and specifications for the new hospital addition are available for review by any bidder at Dr. Gov. Wilder’s office. Bids will be received immediately, inviting interested contractors to submit proposals without delay.
G I Auerbach through attorney H Mr Boorman sues the R I & P railroad in district court for 500 dollars alleging being pulled off a train by the conductor and brakeman after showing an incorrect Wiota ticket and insulted in front of other passengers. Also named are claims against May M Blake and J F Luke for 40 dollars on a mechanic’s lien and against H J Husden for 167 82 for goods furnished to a Marne hate.
Council Bluffs firemen set an exhibition pace at the Harlan Shelby County Fair posting a 1 minute 12 second run. They laid 150 feet of hose and completed a 0.5 mile dash from a temporary fairground station, amid a large crowd.
State voters will decide this fall on an amendment to enable condemning land for drainage systems. The measure, approved by the last legislative session, will be printed on the official ballot for general election consideration.
An advertisement by R. H. Bailey touts White Lily flour at 1.25 per sack and top patent flour at 1.00, urging readers to act quickly on these favorable prices and inviting them to review the ad for details.
Iowa forecast shows generally fair conditions tonight and Friday. Warm temperatures expected tonight with a rise in heat continuing into Friday.
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