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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
5
Glasgow dispatch reports an arson attack by suffragettes on Kingston Street causing a blaze that destroyed Kingston and several adjoining buildings. Four homes are reported lost and damages exceed half a million dollars, officials say.
Judge Hutcinson dismissed the suit against Conrad Shoe Co and C O Conley after oral argument. Conley had paid full price for stock, directing payments to creditors, and the court found no fraud. The Nebraska land deal and shoe stock values were appraised below wholesale, supporting Conley’s defense. Attorneys T B Swan C B Clovis for Conley and B A Goodspeed Willard & Willard for plaintiffs.
Miss Matilda M. Hansen daughter of Mr and Mrs E G Hansen of Harlan and F C Larsen an Albert Johnson & Sons employee were married Wednesday June 10 at 2 o clock at the bride’s parents home in Harlan The ceremony was by Rev Hansen A wedding dinner followed with about thirty guests then the couple departed for Omaha before returning to Atlantic later that week The bride is well known in Harlan and vicinity and the groom has made Atlantic his home for three months previously living in Tray ton where he has many friends
Messrs Goeken and Bode on the board of supervisors said yesterday that criticisms of the board over lack of road dragging are unfounded. They claim the board works hard to find someone to do the dragging and note farmers are reluctant to leave fields now. They also dispute reports about the Lewis road, stating the road is generally better than in recent times despite some bad spots.
Ad men from Des Moines Davenport Iowa City Muscatine Waterloo Cedar Rapids and others head to Davenport for the All Iowa special bound for Chicago en route to Toronto for the Associated Advertising Clubs of America annual meeting beginning next week.
The W. R. C. ladies met yesterday at Mrs A Day's home for a strawberry gathering with each member bringing her own cake. The afternoon was spent pleasantly with light refreshments and air. Swift's premium hams and bacon were available from Brown Grocery Co.
A county auditor records show Et ey Smith, the Democratic nominee for Grant township, and R Sham, the Democratic nominee for Cass township clerk, have withdrawn from the ticket. The action affects ticket standings and party organization in the two townships.
In the Christian parsonage yesterday at 4 o clock, William Walter Shaw and Beulah Alice Potter were married with B Franklin Halil officiating. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. George Shaw of Hancock, the bride daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Potter of Oakland. Attendants included J E Jones and Miss Jennie Jones of Hancock and Miss Sybil Potter of Oakland. The couple will reside five miles west of Hancock on a farm.
W B Wormley and James Balcom plan a modern electric operated elevator in Griswold near the Rock Island site. The Griswold American notes it will be among the region's most advanced facilities and promises further details soon. Swift's silver lead brand pure lard advertised by Brown Grocery Co.
About thirty friends and neighbors gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. William Zach's home to surprise Mrs. Frank Cain on her fifty eighth birthday. Guests contributed refreshments and left several handsome gifts in a pleasant afternoon social event.
William Felt of Atlantic aged 24 and Hva Walker of Atlantic aged 19 obtained marriage licenses.
Buck Creek Church announces a 10 30 A M preaching service this Sunday with no Sunday school. Children’s day exercises are scheduled for 3 P M. Local members are invited to attend and participate in the program.
Washington June 18 Villa and Carranza patched up differences and Villa resumed command of northern operations at Zacatecas to direct the military campaign against Huerta. Officials say Carranza agreed Villa should lead, with dissent over attack plans resolved by restoration to power. American diplomacy faces new issues as refugees from Tampico aboard a U S ship may be interned.
Five carloads of men from Elkhorn and Kimballton stopped in town this afternoon to distribute circulars for a Chautauqua to be held in Elkhorn from July 11 to 17. The party was driven by Peter Hoegh and includes Folmer Hansen Chris Larsen Walter Gregersen and Thos Jorgensen. Stops were made in Harlan Avoca Walnut Marne Uxira Brayton Audubon Manning and other nearby towns.
Mount Pleasant Ia June 18 a major fire last night burned from 6 to 10 oclock, destroying a city block. The Wilkins bakery rear started the blaze which swept through M C Hall lumber yards, Christian church, McClaren Piano Co. building, Wilkins and Warhurst stores, and nearby residences. Several injured from debris and heat. other aid canceled after local firefighters contained the blaze. Affected insured businesses include Wraaglin Dry Goods Co. and Holland Waugh Drug Co. plus Warhurst grocery and Duncan grocery among others.
Marie Roe, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Roe of Wiota Iowa, returned home after vanishing last Friday and sending a note from Atlantic to her mother saying she left for St Paul with Dr J S Pollock. She now refuses to speak except to her parents and claims she and the doctor have just returned from Minneapolis. Dr Pollock reportedly spent part of yesterday in Atlantic and may have left for St Paul.
The wedding of William Sylvester Felt and Eva Bessie Walker occurred at the Christian parsonage at noon with B Franklin Hall officiating. The bride wore her graduation gown, recently earned two weeks ago, and the groom is a machinist at Extra. The couple will reside in Extra after a dinner at the bride's parents home.
Burlington dispatch reports Iowa Grand Army of the Republic reunion with 2,490 veterans marching led by Governor Clark. D. G. Palmer named commander in chief at national level. Sioux City chosen as next encampment site. Clinton withdraws. Iowa officers elected include Byron C Ward, Carleton Dryden, W. C Saunders, and others.
Officials of the new Elkhorn route from this city to Harlan met in Elkhorn to plan mile posts and signs in towns along the road. Three by four foot signs will show town names and distances. telephone poles will bear elk antler emblems. Talk of extending the road south to Creston continues, with prospects improving through nearby highway groups.
In Shenandoah Iowa on June 13 Judge Wheeler ruled against Ida R Pletcher and others in the Suit versus John H McComb trustees. The suit argued the trust arrangement granting grandchildren future income while daughters hold life estates was a perpetuity and that the decedent was mentally incompetent in his last year. The court found the disposition legal and not a perpetuity. mental competency arguments postponed for later consideration.
Nela Peterson and Miss Edna May Johnson of near this city were married yesterday at 2 PM by Justice J. S. Preasnall. They will live on a farm near town after the ceremony. Heinz's sweet pickle is advertised as superior and affordable. Conley and Gaylord are credited.
Anarchists on a special train traveling toward St Petersburg from Kishineff blew up the lead passenger train with dynamite, killing two and wounding twenty eight. Czarina is a nervous wreck and in serious condition at St Petersburg. No arrests have been made.
In county board proceedings a $200 settlement was approved for John Anstey of Edna township after the board found a valuable thoroughbred cow, valued at $700 by Anstey, was killed by a falling defective culvert.
The News-Telegraph corrects an error in previously reported details of Mrs George Hyndman’s death. The accidental tire load incident involved her son Claude Wyndman, not a worry over him, and occurred on June Sth with no injuries. Mrs Hyndman died June 10 after returning from Cumberland, where she attended the Rebekah Lodge.
A barn on Willis Huff’s farm seven miles north of Anita burned yesterday about 1:30 PM. Children playing with matches are blamed. The loss totaled 1200 dollars, including the barn hay machinery and Huff’s best horse. Neighbors saved the granary and sheds. Insurance covers part of the loss.
A News-Telegraph note criticized Lewis road as worse this year, but the stretch maintained by Dick Donabie is praised for his consistent, high quality work. Local ad for Genuine Hawaiian pineapple features price 18¢ each or 2 for 38¢ from Conley and Gaylord.
Dr H D Hully and family conclude visits in Salem and Oregon reach their home here. They report a pleasant time during the travel and stay across the region.
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