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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
5
Marriage of R G Mackrill and Lillian Schlichting
Griswold Iowa reports the marriage of R G Mackrill to Lillian Schlichting at Trinity Methodist Church in Denver after years of acquaintance. The bride, a Griswold teacher, had been widowed, and the groom, a stock and cattle raiser, aided by friend Charles Donahoe as best man. The couple’s return to Griswold was not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
Grant Mackrill
Lillian Schlicting
Gris
Deniver Post
Elizabeth Schlichting
W.C. Bryant
Iowa
R. G. Mackrill
Lillian Schifehting
Trinity Methodist Church
Louis Albert Banks
Charles Donahoe
Beulah Mackrill
Mackrill
Local Briefs From Griswold And Des Moines Area News
Premium winners at the state fair in Des Moines include Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Lembke of Pleasant View Poultry Farm near Griswold. Griswold sees a new store building by H. H. Rosseau and personnel changes as J. O. Huntley departs to Panora. Griswold’s Andrews clothing opens a new shop. Prof. Iler becomes school superintendent. the district’s schools start September 7. Mrs. Frank Templeman obituary appears in the Lewis Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Lembke
Pleasant View
Griswold
Des Moines
H. H. Rosseau
J. 0. Huntley
Panora
Huntley
Prof. Iler
J. O. Huntley
Des Moines Issue Grants License for Tillman Marriage
A license was issued in Des Moines this week to D. W. Tillman, Cass county farmer living south of the city, and Mrs. Mary Preshune of Monroeville Indiana. Tillman is well known here and has many friends who wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
D. W. Tillman
Cass County
Mary Preshune
Monroeville
Ind
Tillman
Train Delayed by Damaged Car Beam Near Walker Place
A Rock Island southbound train was delayed in the morning between here and Lewis due to a cross beam failure on the forward car near the old Walker place. The damage was fixed and the train arrived about an hour late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Branch
Rock Island
Here
Lewis
Walker Place
Fall Styles Revival At Melcher and Melcher Firm
Fall fashion article highlights revivals of past styles for autumn wear. Melcher and Melcher showcase silk and wool fabrics in colors green brown blue and dark red with black. Evening wear features whites, pinks, lavenders, and blues in serge mohair peau de soie and taffetas with velvets and trims. Also notes trimmings galore including jet banding and gilt accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melcher
Services Tomorrow at EpIscopal Church
There will be services in the Episcopal church Saturday September 5 at 3 30 p m Rev John William Jones of St Pauls Church Council Bluffs will preach. Acts are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
John William Jones
St. Paul's Church
Council Bluffs
Baseball Scores Yesterday In Western and Major Leagues
Western League games led Lincoln defeating Des Moines 6 to 2, and Omaha beat Pueblo 5 to 4 with Sioux City over Denver 5 to 2. American League action saw St Louis edge Chicago 4 to 3, Detroit win 2 to 1 over Cleveland, and Washington topple Boston 5 to 2. New York beat Philadelphia 2 to 1. National League results included Chicago 8 over St Louis 5, Boston 8 over New York 2, Philadelphia 7 over Brooklyn 6, and Cincinnati 3 over Pittsburg 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Des Moines
Omaha
Pueblo
Sioux City
Denver
Art St. Louis
St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Cummins Choice of Caucus Causes Deadlock Risk
Standpatters refuse to participate in the caucus and the situation may lead to a deadlock at the Republican head caucus in Des Moines as of this morning. Governor involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Fuse
Abraham S Byrd Dead Pioneer of This County
Abraham S Byrd died at his home near the city at 11 45 am after years of age and illness aggravated by blood poisoning. Born January 25 1825 in Franklin County Indiana he settled in this county in 1852. He leaves wife Ruth Emeline Tabor two sons George and E Byrd a daughter Mrs J H F Taylor and several siblings. Funeral will be at 2 30 pm Sunday at the late home with burial in Atlantic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
Jenkins
Clarence Zappe
Omaha
Zappe
Kewin
City of Justice
Smith
Atlantic
Swart
Fort Madison
Abraham
Byrd
Cummins
Haugen
Mr. Byrd
James L. Byrd
Franklin County
Ind
Wapello County
Ruth Emeline
George Byrd
E. Byrd
J. H. F. Taylor
Washington County
Walter Collins
Kingsley
James Byrd
Clark Byrd
New Sharon
Aaron Byrd
Council Bluffs
Wm. Byrd
Pock Byrd
C. J. Helmer
M. c. Gill
Hamlin
Loren Bennett
Denver
Finer
Atlantic Cemetery
Day of caucus vote yields 88 tally
Readable fragment notes a caucus vote with a tally of 88. No additional context or names are provided in the accessible text. The item records the procedural outcome without further details.
Two Fire Alarms In Lewis Town Twice Reported
In Lewis Indiana two alarms were recorded. On Thursday night around 7 20 PM a fire sparked by an electric bulb ignited Anthony Morton’s feather bed and curtains, causing damage but not total loss. A post office fire Tuesday afternoon resulted from rotten wood likely ignited by a cigarette. No serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Anthony Morton
Phillips
Adolph Woodward
Post Office
Fulton sues brother over contested note for 3000 dollars
Chas. S. Fulton as administrator of A. G. Fulton estate sues H. W. Fulton alleging a 3000 dollar note to the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank was not procured legitimately and seeks judgment for the amount. The case references the bank’s previous suit and the estate’s claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
A. G. Fulton
H.W. Fulton
A. C. Fulton
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Atlantic
Mer
Weather item from Chicago on September 4 1908
The Weather report notes warm spells for the Iowa Fair period with slight eastward warming. In city news, O L Green and wife visited Chicago for shopping and calling on friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fund totals miss a hundred dollars for firemen hose fund
The Firemen's Horse Hose Fund has not reached the $700 mark with receipts showing $682.45 after correcting an error that diverted $25 from Osborns to department treasury. The list of contributors includes Simmons & Jobes with $10 and numerous firms, banks, and individuals contributing small amounts, but the total remains short of the goal as printed in local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Simmons
Jobes
Simmons and Jobes
Atlantic Canning Company
Whitney Bank
W. T. Joyce Company
J. A. Campbell & Sona
L. Orangkty
B. Crawford
C. L. Herring
SiMe Atlantic National Bank
Franks Drug Co
Deering & Son
Neff & Kolb
C. J. Litterat
A.J. Gillespie
People Coming and Going in Local News
I D McCarville and wife welcome a new son at home. G W Fletcher ofiewis visited the city for business and friends. A three year old son of Dr Pigsley and Lewis brandished a witty appendicitis but recovered after a back setback. Carl Musson reports City Steam Laundry for bundles and satisfaction. Cal Leach and Dr Porterfield return from Oskaloosa after K P grand lodge session. Theodore Patty of Extra attended the K P grand lodge session and called at the office. Rev R A McCrea of Fresno Ohio, a former pastor, will preach at United Presbyterian Church this Sabbath morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D. McCarville
G.W. B. Fletcher ofiTiewis
Pigsley
Lewis
Carl Musson
Cal Leach
Dr. Porterfield
Oskaloosa
K. P
Cal
Porterfield
Theodore Patty
Extra
R. A. McCrea
Fresno
Ohio
City
United Presbyterian Church
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Schlicting Mackrill
Denver Peat
Colorado
Cc. C. Neely
Waveland Township
Pottawattamie County
Mary Auld
B. G. Auld
Wright Township
Pottawttamie County
James Lily
R. C. FP. Chambers
Andrews Clothing Company
Lafe Jack
Creston Hospital
Bridgewater
Harrison Keffer
Clarinda
W. A. Britton
Ed Beaver
Lewis Mill
Lewis Standard
Frank Templeman
Josephine Elizabeth Johnson
Jiles County
Anita
Francis Marion Templeman
Albert M
Jennie M
Maud M
Harry Leroy
Tempelman
BR. H. Bailey
The
Green Bay Lumber Co
Lihment
MEB
Smith’s Lake
Atlantic Friends
Sam Childs
Eureka Springs
Ark
Adele Royce
Escanaba
Mich
Church of Christ
Palmer's Drug Store
Repub
Abraham S., Byrd
A.B. Cumming
Inee
Democrats
Will
Porter
Thony Morton
the Post
Wills Oliphant
Walnut Stret
Williamson Building
Lower Chestnut Street
Fulton Sues
O. L. Grean
Sarah
A. P. Macomber
Charles Block & Som
Nebe Shoe Co
C. R. Winslow
Atlantic Opera House
Be, Cole & Co
J. M. Emmert
G. B. Holland
Russ Hodgking
S. W. W. Straight
A. A. Mickel
Seteereerens
W. B. Billiott
H. J. Sievers
Con Enright
Emily Parsons
Vee
Biddis
John W. Scott
T. A. Hudd
J. B. Rockafellow
Betti Gillett & Peterson
Dora Melcher
Farmers Messenger
Williams
Dr. Vehran
John Fuhlendorf
Albert Bojens
Ccssseeeses
Spangler
Wood & Savery
BOD
H.swan
Teeeesers
G. H. Bbuntonr
W. Sanford
Crisman
BND
G. Clarke
Enimy
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