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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
5
Local items recount thefts at Lewis Standard, Dr Hill’s Congregational visit, and a new Lewis pastor. Notes cover hospital cases, sports injuries from a Sunday game, a runaway horse incident near Clint Black’s residence, and a resignation in the Lewis schools. Also mentions a Walnut jail escape attempt and a horse theft pursued toward the river.
Representative Meredith has paid back $66 to the state treasury for per diem at the special legislative session. Tomorrow at eight, Lulu Adella King weds Fred Lester Warren at her parents home with Rev. Dr. Hill officiating. Fire devastates the Grants hotel in Mexico, affecting E. Grant and family. William Rowe and wife depart for Colorado for a vacation. Jans Krambeck, Maine stock raiser, is critically ill. Mrs. M. V. Damson reports a new baby boy for Fred Dawson in New York. W. M. Layton bought land in North Dakota after a trip. The county fair expects to show net earnings. audits follow. Walter Pellett showcases acetylene lighting plants at the fair. John T. Dobnnon, 71, dies in Maine. leaves wife and children. no funeral plans yet. John Winne and C. L. Stagner to handle the body.
A bustling summary from Griswold and surrounding areas notes injuries and employment changes. Chas Spouse Jr. sprained his back while piling logs for Walter Burnside and will be laid up. Edna Wells returns to take her former assistant principal post. Major E J Freeman is re-elected president of the Civil War Musicians association. Frank Van Brocklin returns from South Dakota with optimism for the region. Local clergy changes include Rev F B Luck taking Griswold Church of Christ duties and Rev Stover leaving ministry for farming in Colorado. An appointment list omission prompts protest as Griswold asserts its strong Methodist presence and multiple churches served locally. Alex Frazier arrives from Scotland to settle in Griswold.
The remains of J. D. Wise arrived from Adair today and were taken to Osborne undertaking establishment. Funeral set for three o clock Monday at the IOOF hall with interment in Atlantic cemetery. Nephew and brother A Wise accompanied the body. Mr Wise a Civil War veteran and member of the 6th Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery.
Auctioneer Rass Lang prepares for the season without his father Jacob Lang, who has retired. Lang will handle the sales alone but expects ongoing success, relying on prior reputation and a continued commitment to satisfy customers.
Residents and visitors circulate through the city as delays and health concerns mark a busy period. Names include Obed Blakeslee, Bertha Page, Frank Harris, Gene Harris, Kert Wyle, and others visiting from Cumberland and Walnut. Mayor Straight appoints 17 H. Luktenson as building inspector to enforce outward swinging doors and fire escapes ordinances.
Chas Batters and his wife near the old Templeman place northeast of crab secured a guarantee from a Chicago land company that the deed to land sold by A J McColl of Des Moines would be delivered on the first of the coming month. Batters paid about 800 down and feared loss as the deed was not forthcoming. He swore out a warrant for McColl, consulted an Atlantic attorney, and Des Moines negotiations with the company secured the guarantee of delivery.McColl is described as a hustling real estate man who tried to dodge the deal. A laxative cough syrup advertisement follows.
Evening News reports a cloudy Iowa forecast with likely showers tonight or Saturday. Cooler northwest portions expected tonight. An advertisement offers a good family horse for sale at 11th and Locust Streets, labeled GOEKEN.
The Atlantic city council by five to two approved issuing street access to the Parker carnival starting October 19, with merchants joining in a fall festival. The show group pledges cleanliness and will avoid tracks, confetti, and objectionable activity, though some debated the rowdy past of carnivals. The band and advance team described a 23‑car outfit with a 65 foot Ferris wheel and electric lighting. location to be set with business owner input.
Des Moines Sept 18 Republicans plan district and congressional meetings statewide to coordinate campaign efforts for the six week run to election. Chairman C Franke attended a sixth district conference in Oskaloosa. eleventh district gathering set for Sioux City Sept 19 and third district at Waterloo Sept 21. Meetings aim to map tours, literature, and district needs. Leaders promise vigorous activity to secure votes and counter Bryanism, silver, and free trade.
Coroner Harman and Sheriff Northup led an inquest into the death of Thomas Hansen a German man about forty seven found hanged in a barn hay mow near Manning after being last seen Saturday evening. Witnesses included Wm Puck John Damman and H R Fisher. Hansen had worked locally for years with no close relatives except a brother in Fremont Nebraska. The body was brought to Audubon for burial and will be sent to Nebraska for burial.
The band managers pledge a top carnival with a wholesome, standout festival in Atlantic. They aim for the biggest, cleanest bash in history starting October 19, with the band covering extra city costs like cleanup and police hiring.
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