Judge approves bids in A N and S sale cases
Judge Arthur approves north end bid of 87 000 to J A McWard for bondholders and south end bid of 98 000 to Abeles and Taussig, ending years of legal wrangling. He notes bids conserve creditor interests and foresees operation by competent railroad hands, with further outcomes pending August 9 final payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
B. A. Goodspeed
B. Smith
South End
Abeles & Taussig
Abeles' & Taussig
Goodspeed
Blakedell
Mannenburger
Brussels
Shaw
Manienburger
Miller
Des Moines
John Reed
Arthur
Atty
A. N
Barnes Bros. & Shugart
Kimbaliton
J. A .McWard
Abeles
Atlantic
South Line
Officers arrest alleged bootlegger near depot
Deputy Shirleriff Byers and county attorney Whitmore arrested J. K. Estle a Cedar Street junk dealer on bootlegging charges after officers found four quarts and three pints of whiskey as he returned from the depot. His hearing was set for 2 30 pm before Justice Cain. He pleaded guilty and agreed to leave town by Wednesday, sparing county expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirleriff Byers
Whitmore
J. K. Estle
Cedar Street
Big Shipment Of Cattle To Chicago By Wheatley & Son
Saturday last L. W. Wheatley & Son shipped five carloads of cattle and one of hogs to Chicago. The cattle numbered eighty two head and averaged 1512 pounds in weight. This makes eleven cars of cattle and one of hogs thus far shipped by Wheatley & Son. Five more loads of cattle will be shipped by them to Chicago next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Wheatley & Son
Chicago
Wheatley & Son
Weather Forecast for Town Showers Tonight or Tuesday
Forecast calls for showers tonight or Tuesday with continued warmer temperatures. Momentary breaks may occur, but no extended dry spell is expected. Officials urge residents to plan for rain and variable conditions.
Canard Rumor on Dr Burke Death False
Rumor spread yesterday that Dr Charles B Burke of this city died by suicide in various locations. The paper investigated and found no evidence. Burke is away and did not harm himself. The false tale allegedly originated with Rev Braun from Orbalda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. B. Burke
South Omaha
Sioux City
Minneapolis
Omaha
Burke
Braun
Orbalda
Atlantic
Local firemen to compete at Harlan
The Avoca volunteers travel by special train to Harlan for the Interstate Tournament on Wednesday and Thursday. The event showcases volunteer fire departments while providing two tables for Merchants Greys of Avoca to play against Avoca teams. The lineup lists Jake White, Sam Marshall, George Porter, and many others across Atlantic and Avoca squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Avoca
Jake White
Sam Marshall
George Porter
Wright Hedges
Chris Hafele
Clyde Woolsey
Bud Gillett
Geo. McKay
Brown Beach
Ocie Bunton
George Winchell
Richard Stood
Benton Werner
Will Hafele
Earl Townsend
Oscar Dahlberg
Byron Jones
Frank Sbarnhardt
Roy Camblin
Frank Gardner
Basil Skipton
White
Marshall
Wright
Hoenke
Camblin
Morris P
Thomas
Franklin
Dahlberg
Three double acts and one single act at the Opera House
The Opera House presents a varied bill tonight with three big double acts and one single act delivering a night of varied performance. Patrons can expect lively routines from the paired performers followed by a solo act to close the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Danny's Own Story starts in this paper this week
John Curry buys a new Studebaker from Jake Weitzel, and the serial continues with a strong opening chapter. The narrative promises compelling reading from start to finish for loyal readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny
John Curry
Studebaker
Jake Weitzel
Death Summons Well Known Men of This City
Two long time residents Wim Trede and A A Wise died within days of each other. Trede of 306 Linn Street aged about sixty, died of heart trouble after a life in this county and city including farming and the hide and rendering trade. He leaves a wife Bertha and seven children, with funeral at the Congregational church and Elks graveside rites. Wise, born February 13 1847 in Butler County Pennsylvania, served in the 2nd Cavalry, married Rebecca Ross, moved to Iowa, and died June 15 1918 at his home with six children and a large family. Funeral services June 17 at the Baptist church with Odd Fellows in charge.
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Wim. Trede
A. A. Wise
William ‘Trede
Willian
Carl Trede
Linn Street
Davenport
Iowa
Lewis
Lodge of Elks
Trede
Bertha Helen Smith
Walnut
John F. Trede
Atlantic National Bank
Fred ‘Behuldt
W. J. Goodge
Lilston Collins
Augusta Jacobson
Congregational Church
H. C. Spelman
Atlantic Cemetery
Butler County
Co. F
2Nd Regiment of Cavalry
Geo. L. Tylers
Army of the U
Kedta
Colo
Harry H. Wise
Omaha
Neb
H. Roberts
Atlantic
Roy
Mabel
Wiss
L. M. Wise
Butler
G. Wise
Pittsburg
Kas
F. Frank
Min
Creston
J. D. McCandless
Los Angeles
Cal
Wise
Baptist Church
Christ
Mr. Wise
Modern Woodmen of America
The
Odd Fellows
Order of the Odd Fellows
J. M. Brown
Olive Street
E. E. Brown
San Luis, Obispo
Joseph
Randolph, Neb
Mrs. Brown
H. M. Boorman
Lucina . Wheatley
Anita Vicinitty
Cllerk
District Court
Orange W. Wheatley
Hfer
Cate
Gibson
Wis
Torgether
Grant Township
Permanent c
L. R. Forsyth
Edwin Gwinner
Neola
Hazel Gwinner
Able
Alla
Luella Milligan
Washington Township
John
Milligan
Pella
Three Swedes Seek Final Naturalization in Griswold
Karl Wilhelm Willagson Lorenz August Sjostrom and Eric Alfred Sunden natives of Sweden and residents of Griswold filed in the clerk of the district court for final naturalization papers Also note four big vaudeville acts with one at the Opera House tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Karl Wilhelm Willagson
Lorenz August Sjostrom
Eric Alfred Sunden
Griswold
District Court
U C T Boys And Ladies Have A Good Time
The local council of U C T held a social at the I C O F hall on Saturday night. Members invited one guest each and attendance surpassed the usual. A pleasant evening featured a banquet menu worthy of the gods and a memorable dance despite the heat.
Strawberry Festival at Congregational Church
Congregational Ladies host a Strawberry Festival at the church Tuesday evening June 17 starting 7:30. Strawberries ice cream and cake offered for 16 cents. Cordial invitation extended to all.
Wheatley family to visit old Wisconsin home this week
L. W. Wheatley and two daughters will visit the old Wisconsin home of the former in Montpelier Kewaunee County this week. They will return to Chicago next Saturday where J. H. Wheatley will join them with cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Wheatley
Wisconsin
Montpelier
Kewaunee County
Chicago
J. H .Wheatley
Lewis Was Mecca Yesterday at Crystal Lake Opera
Crystal Lake resort drew many locals as dusty roads stayed warm with traffic all afternoon and evening. See Mabel Blessing and company in A Test of Affection at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Blessing and Company
Collins & Abbott
Marie M. Corey
Lewis Resort
Crystal Lake
Opera House
Brett Joins Kimballton Construction For Steel Work
T. C. Brett, formerly with Hunter Iron Works, has accepted a post with the Kimballton Construction Company to oversee steel work. He and his family, after a western trip and return to Iowa, are now living in Red Oak where they have resided for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Brett
Hunter Iron Works Company
Kimballton Construction Company
Mr. Brett
Iowa
Red Oak
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A. M
S. BE. Smith
J. K. Estie
Sherrff Byers
J. Brunskill
Nieman
Newman
Peterson
W. Brownholdt
G. Brunghill
H. Brownholdt
Chamberlain
Leach
WM. Trede
My. Brown
WRS
Lucina Wheatley
Orangh W. Wheatley
Anita
Old Wisconsin
Mecca
Brett
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