Bennett Collides With Rattenborg in Sociability Run
Ed Bennett overtook the Rattenberg car at Kimballton on the Audubon run, colliding and damaging the front axle. Leo Rattenberg steered between a pole and a tree to avoid a worse crash. no one was injured. The other driver did not stop and later expressed regret, promising to cover the damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alost
Kimballton
Audubon
Ed Bennett
Carl Hoffman
Hi §. Rattenberg
Leo
Bennett
Rattenberg
Leo Rattenberg
Rattenbong
Charles A Shelmaker Obituary at Anita Iowa 1901 1918
Charles Andrew Shelmaker eldest son of Eli and Nellie Shelmaker was born March 31 1901 in Wiota Iowa and died June 5 1918 at his parents home in Anita Iowa after grippe and a ruptured appendix following surgery. He endured bravely saying goodbye and was laid to rest in Wiota beside family. Family and community mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Andrew Shelmaker
Eli
Nellie
Simonton) Shelmaker
Wiota
Iowa
Anita
Charles
Grippe
Mortis
Atlantic
Campbell
Stults
Rev
Thomas
Wiota M
Marie
Margaret
Gwendolyn
Beasle Bell
Ted
Robert Bell
Ross Pollock
Ralph McDermott
James Ferguson
Cecil Shellmaker
Esther Simonton
Mrs C A Day’s Annual Bouquet Tribute Marks 32 Years
For thirty two years Mrs C A Day has sent a bouquet of flowers to the paper each year, continuing a long standing local gesture and community tradition. The act honors the paper and its readers with a yearly floral tribute.
Elks Minstrels This Evening at Local Lodge
The Elks lodge presents a home talent minstrel show directed by A H Sherwood promising a strong program. Interlocutor 4 H Sherwood, Bones vice versa B R Wasson, Claire Sweney and Carl McComb perform songs and parodies across two parts with a grand finale by The Hard Hitters and 20th Century Quartet amid Southern melodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elka
A. H. Shenwood
Promis
H. Sherwood
Bones Vic
B. R. Wasson
Claire Sweney
Carl McComb
Sam Berry
Auld Lang Syne
Hiks Minstrels
M the
Guy
Seeees Mesars
Swéney
Graham
Alabam
Peer Errr
Joe Schiappacasse
Ole Black Joe
Joe McCarthy
20Th Century Quartette
Messrs
Samson and Johnson
House
B. R
Wasson
Southern Melody
Gwine
Big Reception Along The Line For Atlantic Tour
A report on yesterday’s sociable run with big receptions at Audubon Elk Horn and Kimballton. Dinner by M. B. church ladies, cigars with labels, and a band entertained Atlantic visitors. H. M. Boorman praised regional friendship, noting the tour was successful and beneficial despite smaller crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimballton
Audubon
Atlantic Folks
M. B
Atlantic
Elk Horn
H. M. Boorman
Weather Forecast for Iowa Fair Tonight and Thursday
The forecast for Iowa calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday with a slight rise in temperatures. Skies should remain mostly clear and pleasant with light winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Grinnell College Orchestra Concert Impresses Grinnell
The Grinnell College Orchestra concert at the Congregational church Monday night drew a full house including Grinnell alumni. Solo work and reading were especially fine, and the orchestra displayed top training, reflecting credit on the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Normal enrollment at the Normal Institute rises to 186
Enrollment has increased to 186 with classes well filled and productive. An afternoon agriculture class invites visitors. An excursion is planned tomorrow for enrolled students to visit the east side school in the new building. New enrollments include A Lottie Whited Frances Masteller Sarah M Burr Elma Wood Ruth Smith Hdn Denham Massena Grade A and BR students Lester Ackerman Griswold Loretta Hughes Griswold Grace Mickel Walnut.
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Normal Institute
Lottie Whited
Frances Masteller
Sarah M. Burr
Elma Wood
Atlantic
Ruth Smith
Cumberland
Hdna Denham
Massena
Lester Ackerman
Griswold
Grace
Loretta Hughes
Mickel
Walnut
New Engines Arrive for ANS and Southern Railway
The Atlantic Northern and Southern Railway Company received a new engine yesterday and another today to handle rising traffic on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Northern and Southern Railway Company
Melcher Dry Goods Faces Involuntary Bankruptcy Filing
creditors have filed a petition to force the Melcher dry goods store into involuntary bankruptcy here. a schedule of assets and liabilities will be released soon as part of the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melcher Dry Goods
Derailment Delays No. 5 Freight Train
A freight derailment on the Illinois division caused No. 5 to run six hours late today. The incident disrupted schedules and freight movement across the division, with crews placed on prompt repair and service expected to resume soon.
Shout Stories and Arrivals From the City
Miss Weber Andrews improving after mastoid abscess surgery during measles illness though still very ill. Deputy Auditor Gilbert and sister Ida return from Nebraska to find Ida died en route. funeral held before their arrival. W H Pierce and son report their Apperson Jackrabbit car with self starter and electric lights, over 1000 miles on speedometer. a test ride confirms it as a fine automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber Andrews
Gilbert
Miss Ida
Nebraska
Ainten
W. H. Pierce and Son
Lewis
Pierce
Omaha
Vol Mayberry Shows Slight Improvement After Poisoning
Vol Mayberry, hospitalized yesterday for foot poisoning, is somewhat improved today but remains at risk for two or three days.
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Vol Mayberry
Big Picnic Tomorrow for County Sunday Schools
The county wide union picnic is slated for tomorrow at the city fair grounds with plans for a grand time for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Local personal items note many visitors and residents
Atlantic brief notes list Adolph Hagan at the freight depot, A. M. Duval visiting his son, Arthur J. Connelly of Chicago greeting old friends, C. E. Lacy on Rock Island business, Mrs. Thos O'Brien visiting from Des Moines, and George Gardide's Massena family. Numerous other locals appear, including arrivals from Lake Forest, Creston, and Council Bluffs, plus travel plans of Ira Rowe and Conductor Lemmon. A new baby girl born to Burton Laird and wife is reported from Stuart.
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Adolph Hagan
H. M. Duval
A. M. Duval
Arthur J. Connelly
Chicago
C. E .Lacy
Rock Island
Thos, O’brien
Des Moines
J. W. L. Rowe
George Gardide
Massena
Bert Howland
Iowa City
H. 0. Beisser
New Hagland
N.D
M.B. Hayward
Milo Gibbs
Lake Forest University
Ralph McWard
Viggo Lyngby
Council ‘Bluffs
J. W. Root
California
Eh, Crawford
Misa Mildred Gibbs
Ferry Hall
Lake Forest
Franklin
Creston
Atlantic
A. A. Wise
Ira Rowe
Las Vegas
New Mexico
John McNierney
Jack Lemmon
Audubon Branch
South Dakota
Carrie Lucas
Clarion
Presbyterian Church
Seain
Burton Laird
Shelby
Stuart
Laird
Amy Bartley
John Weston
Grant
Weston
Gettysburg
Freeman Reed
Council Bluffs
Harlan
Himery
Burgner
Elm Street
Emery
Old Electric Light Plant Sold At Last
City council in special session accepted Harmon Coal Company bid for the old electric light plant with conditions. City to remove machinery within three months and provide only merchantable title with title abstract costs over 60 dollars borne by bidder. Purchaser to pay full price of 3010 dollars within sixty days, minus 150 dollar certified check. Sale closed this morning with attorney B A Goodspeed present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Coal Company
B. A. Goodspeed
Marshall Ad Highlights Bargains and Deals
An advertisement for J. H. Marshall & Son appears as a half page in the paper, noted as worth reading for its good bargains. Readers are urged to study the ad and plan to take advantage of the offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Marshall & Son
New M. B. church dedication at Dunlap
In Dunlap a new M. B. church was dedicated last Sunday. Mason H. Baldwin a Creston farmer died after a fall from a shed breaking his neck. Susie Riegel wife of a Swift and Company foreman at Creston attempted suicide with lye after a quarrel with her husband’s brother but is expected to recover. The state retail merchants association began its 1913 session in Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE
Dunlap
Mason H. Baldwin
Creston
Susie Riegel
Swift and Company
Creaston
State Retail Merchants Association
Council Bluffs
Births for Cass County in 1912 Reported
According to assessor returns there were 330 births in Cass County during 1912. Of these 178 were boys and 152 girls. There were no sets of twins. The figures were submitted to the County Clerk and are considered practically correct.
Funeral services for J J Hayden held in Des Moines
The Adair man and Elks member died in Des Moines Sunday. Funeral services were held in Des Moines yesterday with burial at Creston. The local Elks lodge sent a floral tribute.
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Des Moines
Creston
J. J. Hayden
Adair
Elks Lodge
Elks
Summer at Spirit Lake with Albert Johnson family
Albert Johnson plans a summer at Spirit Lake with his wife and son Will. They will travel by machine on Thursday and intend to fish and stay to stay cool through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Albert Johnson
Will
Tailor Emery Burgner Opens New Shop Near Cook Pool Hall
The well known tailor Emery Burgner moved his shop to a new location over the Cook pool hall. He invites old customers and new patrons to visit and receive careful service. The city today saw thermometers near the 95 mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Burgner
Cook Pool Hall
Sal
Atlantic Boys Shine At Interstate Tourney Minutes
Atlantic running team placed third in the straightaway 400 yard race at the Interstate firemen’s tournament in Harlan ta on June 18. Manning won in 22 seconds, Denilson and Harlan tied for second in 22 1/5, Atlantic finished third at 22 3/6, with Coon Rapids fourth and Audubon fifth. Atlantic also won a morning baseball game 10 to 0 against Merchants' Greys as Dahlberg pitched and Franklin caught. Big crowd, strong enthusiasm, and the program continues as scheduled with later races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Telegraph
Harlan
Atlantic
Ioney
D. Mt
Manning
Denilson
Coon Rapids
Audubon
Merchants' Greys
Avoca
Dahlberg
Franklin
Atlantic Boys
Thirty-Second Annual Flower Offering From Mrs Day
Mrs C A Day presents her annual bouquet to the News Telegraph in gratitude for years of readership and support. The longtime booster, a staunch Democrat, expresses hope for a future when she can vote for a presidential candidate aligned with her Jacksonian principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Day
News-Telegraph
Mysterious Exit Of Local Grocer Joins Anxious Friends
Jack Israel of Jones grocery store vanished from the city last evening causing alarm among friends. Investigators recovered his best suit, leading them to conclude he may have been attempting a prank and predicts he will return not alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Israel
Jones
Former Anita Resident Dead
I McCarty formerly living south of Anita moved to Bingham Nebraska last March died at his home last Saturday his remains were brought to Anita and interment made in the Anita cemetery last Monday. His death was caused by paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. McCarty
Anita
Bingham
Neb
Real Estate Transfers on June 16 1918 Records
G W McFadden and wife transfer to Martha McFadden et al with love and affection for lots 9 30 89 feet 18 14 block set add Griswold Love and affection also to same with lot 10 19 12 new parcel 8 74 37 sub to Mfe estate mortgage values 1100 and 1500. A Fouts and wife to Mrs Allee Fouts transfer of part of block 8 C and M addition Atlantic sub with 1100 mortgage and 1500 stated. Andrew J Odem and wife to Ange line B Grout deed 6 14 18 6 a ty nw t uw4 14 7687.
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G. W. McFadden
Martha Mcfadden
Griswold
Sama
Mfe
Andrew J. Odem
Angeline B. Grout
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Rattenborg
Leo Rattenborg
Elks Minstrels
Opera House
ANS & S
Mayberry
James Ruane
Slayton
Minn
Martin Ruane
Ruane
Southwest
Cass County
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