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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1913

Page

5

Teachers Enroll in County Normal Institute Classes

Enrollment at the county normal institute now exceeds 175 with Class A teachers listed by towns including ATLANTIC and ANITA. The roster covers teachers with one and no experience, names across Cumberland Grant Griswold Lewis Marne Massena Oakand and WIota, plus a note of Elks Minstrels at the Opera House and prices at Fred Alexander's.

Ass County Normal Institute Atlantic Florence L.pratt Lavina Miller Florence Chenoweth Ella Potter Grace H. Ashby Stella Brillhart Fanta Glass Ethel Morrow Emma Swin Mary Marker Genevieve Hedges Gertrude Louis Verne C. Jones Myrtle R. Hardenburgh Myrtle Reynolds Zeta Berry Margaret Mayberry Floy Brooks Grace A. Borchardt Lizkis Troy Lillian Kirk Irma Gaylord Laura Pelzer Blendena Saliabury Cora M. Davis Austa E. Bell Ruth Lamoreaux Laura I. Becker Louise Hostetler Florence Barnes Feene Hall Irene Hall Grace Lee Anna Pipgrass Anita Lucy Galiher Bertha Edith Rogers Mia Phoebe Tharnish Nettie Rogers Edna Marsh Mallory Cumberland Cecelia Dorsey Zeta Studley Mayo V.waters Bernice Mills Adair Marcella Holliurake Griswold Littie M. Rudig Gladys Forsythe Mary Rothe M. Elizabeth Lischer Emma Thulin Mary Hodge Minnie E. Scharf Edna Underwood Myrtle Petty Florence Lischer Eya Conard Grant Tillia Weston Massena Christina Hollen Marne Blanche M. Seybert Lottie Hill Mayme Smith Lewis Mildred Myers Arleen McDonald Ruth Woodward Oakland Maek Kennedy Wiota-H Alan Humphrey Hulda Heinke Arleen Fatlantic Florence Belle Marker Pearl Beech Florence E. Shrock Anna Andersen Muriel Thompson Beulah Taylor Grace Grarsfield Jessie Werner Matilda Dallinger Martha Dallinger Elsie Brikhart Mabel Kennedy Pluma Cambridge Sadie Webber Anita—Zeta I. Petit Louise Cihak Daisy C. Jenkins Goldie Watkins Edith Parker Zeta Fraser Jessie Miller Bettie C. Smyth Ghiswold Yallie Forsyth Alex Forsyth Ethelyn Harris Gladys Gifford Perry Snyder Mary Rohner Glenda‘’e McNutt Minnie Reed Ethel G Tracy Lewis Glice Smith Hazel LeFleur Ruth Camp Winifred Myers Maude D Painter Fern Robinson Marne Mary BD Seybert Irma F. Stevenson Grace Kennedy Wiota Hazelle Nordman Jessie M. Smith Mary Quist Anna Ball L. Margaret Bell

Mayberry resident critically injured in foot accident

Mayberry south of town resident Jake Taylor won two prizes at the drag day in Lewis representing the Atlantic Commercial club. Taylor received first for traveling the greatest distance and first on dragging. W H Pierce and W H Willoughby won second place in dragging and distance respectively. M D Sheets won best decorated team and drag. three months of Lewis Standard, a flour sack, and a beef roast were among prizes. The event drew twenty one drags and locally provided merchandise.

Jake Taylor Atlantic Commercial Club Lewis W. H Pierce Willoughby W. Kennedy H. D. Kunze M. D. Sheets Lewis Merchants Lewis Standard Lewis Mill

Guidice trial moved to Glenwood Iowa venue change granted

Special to the News Telegraph reports Mills County Iowa grants a change of venue for Francisco Guidice the confessed murderer of Howard H Jones to Glenwood. County Attorney Capell agrees not to resist the move acknowledging potential appeal grounds if court delays or disturbances occur. Guidice seeks life imprisonment over death penalty and aims to plead guilty to avoid capital punishment.

News-Telegraph Council Blutts Capell Francisco Guidice Howard H. Jones Wheeler Glenwood Mills County Supreme Court Guidice

Young Girl Thrown From Horse Injures Chin

The daughter of J. T. Collier and wife of Washington township was riding when she was thrown from the horse and kicked on the chin, suffering a deep cut. A doctor treated the wound with multiple stitches.

J. T. Collier Washington Township

Quick Lunch Counter Changes Hands in City Deal

B. W. Cambiii and wife from Counsell Bluffs bought the quick lunch counter east of the Postal Telegraph from Will Lawton. George W. Johnson will operate the business serving quick lunches. Also noted is an Iowans patent grant for an adjustable scaffold trestle.

B. W. Cambiii Counsell Bluffs Will Lawton Postal Telegraph Geo. W. Johnson

Plastering the Winne Building Nears Completion

Reports show plastering on the new Winne Building progressing with expectations it will soon resemble a finished structure. The Commercial Club board met last evening, approving bills and conducting routine business. Graduation exercises for Cass County eighth graders occur June 20 at the Presbyterian church in connection with the normal institute. Councilman George F. Lung plans a brief vacation to Excelsior Springs with his wife. Miss Parsons' friends learn of the death of Kilbourne’s father. Cardio Bros Cafe on Chestnut Street has added a steel ceiling and more improvements soon. City Council meets at five for the Harmon Coal Company property sale. dispute over the abstract may derail the deal if no agreement is reached. Alma and Gertrude Rathman visit their grandparents on Walnut Street.

Presbyterian Cass County Normal Institute Excelsior Springs George F. Lung News-Telegraph Cardio Bros Lower Chestnut Street Cardio Harmon Ooal Company Harmon

Personal notes and visits from area residents

John R. Hensley of Hxira called in the city on his way to inspect his farm north of town. Ross Lang and family moved from south Walnut to south Hazel street. George W. Wakefield visited for business and friends. Rev F W Heinke and others attended missionary meetings at the German Evangelical Lutheran church. W T U to meet Thursday at 3 pm with flower mission day. J W Spiker leaves Prudential Life Insurance after four years. Arthur Hayward and son of Idaho Falls in town en route to Allegan to visit relatives. Fred Hoenke of Merchants Grey travels to Harlan as the team departs for tournament games. A fishing trip party returning from Spirit Lake reports fine roads and best fishing.

John R. Hensley Hxira Ross Lang South Walnut Street South Hazel Street George W. Wakefield F. W. Heinke H. Baken Emily Carl H.kloppenburg Franklin’ Township Prudential Life Insurance Company Arthur Hayward Little Son Idaho Falls Allegan Mich Hayward

Elks Minstrels Set as Biggest Ever at Opera House

The Elks Minstrels directed by A. H. Shierwood at the Opera House promises a top line show with mirth melody and city talent. Rehearsals are going well and the event is billed as worth traveling miles to see. Seats go on sale at Moore drug store tonight.

Elks’ Minstrels Opera House A. H. Shierwood P. C Moore Drug Store

Interesting figures about mail carriers in town

The local post office tracked five city carriers showing each carried about 10 pounds 8 ounces of letters daily equal to 431 letters and 89 pounds 6 ounces of all mail about 750 pieces. Carriers walked about 13 miles daily per pedometer. Last Wednesday a speed test under government supervision recorded an average of 16.7 pieces per minute.

Gov Shield

Appeals Planned After Court Awards Road Sale

The south end bidders who objected to bids on the A. N. and S. line north and south ends will appeal the court ruling awarding the road to Robert Absles on the south end and the north end bondholders on the north end. A supersedeas bond of 320000 is set. Attorney for appellants is B. A. Godspeed.

South End Arthur Robert Absles South North End B. A

Benefit Ball Game At Lewis For White Pole Association

A benefit ball game is scheduled for next Saturday at four in Lewis at the uptown diamond. The event features the old timers versus the boy scouts in a daytime night baseball setup using the large indoor night ball. Proceeds go to the White Pole Association.

Lewis Uptown White Pole Association Boy Scouts

Funeral of William Trede Held This Afternoon

Funeral services for the late William Trede were held this afternoon at the Congregational church at 2:30 led by Rev. Spelman. Interment followed at Atlantic cemetery with pallbearers from the local lodge of Elke identified as James Etter Nels Brown H L Becker Harley Butler J B Hedges and BE Mar iquig.

William Trede Congregational Church Rev. Spelman Atantic Elke James Etter Nels Brown H. L. Becker Harley Butler J. 8. Hedges BE. & Mariquig

Opera house crowd aims to support wife after will

A large audience attended a late night will reading at the opera house two weeks ago, revealing that William Trede left all to his wife. Tonight a new vaudeville program is promised as the crowd plans to return. Emery Burgner announces a move to a new shop location above the Cook pool hall and invites old and new customers for careful alterations.

Wm. Trede Opera House Wis Emery Burgner Cook Pool Hall Bal

Beware the By-Roads Last Day Run Delightful Evening Ride

A late Sunday drive from the city along the Joop and Lewis road ended on the Botna bridge with a romantic sight as a couple in a passing car hastily retreated. The 1913 by-road sociability run continued to Lorah Brayton Audubon and Audubon’s reception drew nearly two thousand people. Vaudeville by Collins Abbott and a German band provided entertainment amid festive crowds and a puncture was the only mishap.

Farma Lewis Road Botna Love Henry Ford Bradley Lorah Brayton Brayton Uta Balra Audubon Collins & Abbott

Funeral for A A Wise Held at Baptist Church

Funeral services for the late A A Wise were held this afternoon at 2 30 oclock at the Baptist church with Rev Wolek officiating. Interment followed at Atlantic cemetery. Pallbearers included John Frank Ben Reynolds J Felt Jacob Christensen I N Sutton and John Welch.

A. A. Wise The Baptist Church Rev. Wolek Atlantic Cemetery John Frank Ben Reynolds J. Felt Jacob Christensen I, N. Sutton John Welch

George Martin and Wife Visit From Panama

George Martin and his wife, visiting from Panama, are staying with his parents W. B. Martin and his wife. He is taking a vacation from government work on the isthmus, enjoying time with family.

George Martin Wife Panama George W. B. Martin

Merchants’ Greys to Tour with Fire Dept Team

The local fire department and the running team will depart the city on Number 13, the early west bound flyer, tomorrow morning. A Pullman car will be reserved for their use and the Merchants’ Greys will accompany them, playing two feature games during the tourney.

Merchants’ Greys

Back to the Old Love at Atlantic National Bank

Will McWald, former bookkeeper at the Atlantic National Bank twenty years ago, returned to banking yesterday and assumed a position at the same bank. He says he knows the banking game from A to Z and wishes to stay connected, noting there are more patrons now than in his previous tenure.

Will McWald Atlantic National Bank Will

Will Extend the Walk for Post Office Area

The custodian of the local post office building will advertise for bids to extend the walk around the building to the curb following government guidance. The move aims to improve sidewalk access and safety around the postal facility.

Postoffice

Weather Forecast for Iowa Turns Warmer This Week

The forecast calls for fair skies in Iowa with continued warmer weather through tonight and Wednesday. No significant precipitation expected. temperatures described as mild to warm across the state as conditions prevail.

Iowa—Fair and

Avoca Welcomes Atlantic Boosters With German Band

Tuesday at 10:10 o clock the Atlantic boosters arrived in Avoca with thirty four cars and one hundred fifty people on their sociability run. A platform near Diedrich's Sons store bore a liberal League foundation and bunt ing with a Wie ooeston welcome. Mayor smuth gave the welcome address as Attorney Clovis of Atlantic spoke briefly. The little German band played well. The visitors toured Avoca merchants for about a half hour then headed to Hancock and Oakland for dinner. Secretary Bradley of the Atlantic Commercial Club praised Avoca roads and rooms, inviting another visit. The Atlantic group praised the road between Atlantic and Avoca as in excellent condition. The boosters left in good spirits.

Atlantic Boosters Avoca Alatform Diedrich’s Sons Liberal League Hancock Oakland Bradley Atlantic ‘Commercial Club Atvae Commercial Club Atlantic Atlantic Boys Avoca Commercial Club Avoca Journal-Ferald

Big Attendance at the Trailer Funeral

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah were largely attended by local residents. The interment took place at Marne cemetery with several city attendees including J.W. Butler, R. B. Butler, J. O. Fudge and wife, J. F. Byers and wife, among others.

Sarah Marne Yea~terday Marne J.W R. B. Butler J. O. Fudge J. F. Byers

Well Known Adair Man Is Dead

Secretary J J Rapp of the local lodge of Wiks received word yesterday of the death at Des Moines at four o clock Sunday afternoon of J J Hayden of Adair a member of the local lodge of Hika

J. J. Rapp Wiks Des Moines J. J. Hayden Adair Hika

Doctor Burke In Hospital Rumor Explodes

Today report states Dr. Chas Burke is in a Council Bluffs hospital after illness. A sensational rumor alleging suicide was false. doctors expect him to be discharged in a few days.

Chas Burke Council Bluffs Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eleanor Forsyth Zell Cook Genevieve Clark Hester Buakman Zee Fellows Rachel L. Selders May Lane Maerea Smith Bridgewatha Bertha Ramney Elk Horn Anna Lange Lewis—Marie Smith Lucile Donahoe Myrtle Starr Fern Hrickeon Anna H. Herman Irma E. Bell Vina Foster Walnut Aletha Mickel the Elks Minstrels the Opera House Fred Alexander Vol” Mayberry Mayberry Ving Tan Commercial Club Alma Gertrude Rathman Mrs Henry Wiechmann Fred Hoenke Merchants' Grey Harlan Greys A. 8.Mullins Clyde Campbell Smith Harlan Roy Harlan Spirit Lake Campbell Selks Minstrels DR. Burke
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