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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
2
Notice from News Publishing Company of Atlantic Iowa published by United Press Association. Reproduces standard second class post office filing details under March 3 1879 law. Advertising rates available on request.
At a Commercial club meeting boosters decided to mark the Atlantic to Extra and Atlantic to Walnut routes to help tourists reach Atlantic. B L Bamford and J G Herring were named to oversee the signs and route marking. The aim is to show Atlantic remains on the map and attract visitors between Des Moines and Council Bluffs.
By attorney HH Boort on behalf of plaintiffs Mr and Mrs George H Modt a petition to appoint Sarah G Norton as receiver of the 141 acre farm in Clark County Iowa was filed in district court this morning The hearing is set for June 20 before Judge J B Rothafellow The move follows alleged authority to rent the property on Mar 1 1916 and an intent to appeal to the supreme court The farm would be looted after the appeal vote and Norton is described as best suited to oversee the farm operations The notice also references a local cake sale and appearances at the Opera House with the show Girl with the Green Eyes each listed in brief local items.
S R Nelson purchased the Lorenzen store and building on Walnut Street from Rudolph Lorenzen. Nelson will rent the property for now and may remodel or erect a new building later.
Alexander Caywood et al convey to Mary E and John Leelia the entire e2 ne4 20 74 35 tract excluding Hoenr ry Dougherty and Aano M E Church lots. Anna Dougherty transfers to Mary B and John Leslie several lots in block 2 and adjacent parcels. Reno ilfe estat to grantor for $300. Sarah Sherman transfers to W B Dill et al an estate in 28-77-34 with 1 to 6 inc and related parcels.
The Atlantic Mothers Club organized yesterday at Commercial club rooms with national organizer Mrs Downey of Texas detailing the Child's Conservation League. The league aims to improve tomorrow's men and women as the group vows regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays with diploma work and set programs. Officers elected include Mrs T H Whitmore president Mrs H W Nelson vice president Mrs Lester Simmons secretary Mrs Emil Rothschild treasurer and Mrs Mark B Johnson press reporter. Opera House Tuesday features Lillian Gish in Sold for Marriage.
A long list of civic, social, and business notices from Atlantic noting meetings, hospital updates, business trips, family visits, and store promotions. Mentions include Mrs. Whitmore’s executive meeting, Ross Norris improving in hospital, Otterson and Elliott residents on various errands, Neff’s Candy Kitchen promotions, and several outings by families from Massena, Anita, Des Moines, and Omaha.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Agnes Jordan of Eagle Point Ora wife of James Jordan will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock at the home of L R Galther in Anita. The body will be interred in Anita cemetery. Mrs Jordan was visiting Anita relatives and a family reunion had been planned.
Judge J B Rockafellow opened a probate court session at the court house this morning. The will of John B McCosh was admitted to probate with G D Forshay named executor under a 28000 bond. Eliza McCosh named executrix declined to act. In Mary J Calkins estate the administratrix Ethel M Allen reported and was discharged. In Minnia Weichert estate administrator J Heimbaugh discharged after final report and debts paid.
The Musgon Bros directory announces blank pages for subscribers to paste changes as numbers are updated. This handy arrangement will keep the directory current, with changes published in the paper for subscribers to cut out and use.
South Omaha market closing shows hog receipts about 7200 with prices mainly 9.40 to 9.65 and heavy types around 9.45 to 9.65. Cattle receipts near 1000 with nominal values. Cash grain in Omaha lists wheat and corn prices across No. 3 hard, No. 2 white, and various futures, with Chicago wheat at No. 4 around 93.45.
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