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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
7
Postmaster John Blake surveyed Rural Route Seven this morning and found roads in prime condition with mailboxes shaded and ready. He noted mail on rural routes arrives before town residents when farmers are active, highlighting timely deliveries and improved efficiency. Opera House program listed for tonight.
Current weekly events list notes matinee Thursday afternoon at five and an evening performance of The Golden Chance at the Opera House. Details are brief but confirm show times and venue in a compact city notice.
Miss Josephine Miller, Arkansas Equal Suffrage leader, returns from Ambulance Americaine service in Paris to recount women’s pivotal role in wartime relief. She describes New York settlement work, Sted Cross efforts in France, and deepened appreciation for women’s courage, leadership, and daily labor on and off the battlefield.
A compilation of local notices lists J A Giffen in Omaha and Mrs William Grey of Braytonia in Atlantic, along with numerous visits, relocations, and petty events. People from Griswold, Anita, Madison, Brayton, GrIswold, Lewis, Creston, Shenandoah, and Omaha are noted for travel, guests, jobs, and health.
William R. Wilcox former New York City postmaster and longtime Republican leader has been chosen as the Republican national chairman to oversee the Hughes and Fairbanks campaign. He is described as a personal friend of Judge Hughay and was selected by him for the post. Opera House matinee 5 and 10 cents on Thursday. See The Weekly Current Events at Opera House tonight.
Secretary Carl Hoffman reports many hogs entered for next fall’s fair and the department will be crowded. W F Pris Jr of Chicago inspected the Atlantic Produce plant and is an officer of the parent company. DeLtoo Weber Here DeRoo Weber of St Louis, former general manager of Atlantic Southern, is visiting city for business. William Cook of Fort Logan not much better after motorcycle crash. fever and leg recovery. Barret Asphalt rep from Chicago returns next week to supervise second coat on Chestnut street paving. Junior Philathaeas and Loyal Daughters went to Lewis for a day at Crystal Lake with dinner and games. Miss Flora Dattcher to leave for Williamsport Ind after year and half with aunt T A Hupp. Mr and Mrs Coomes home from three week trip. son I Coomes in SD guard mobilization, First Lieutenant of Company A. He is a judge of probate court for third term.
The Kilties, Canada's premier concert band, performed two delightful concerts at the Atlantic Opera House. Will Newlan conducted the saxophone, Wee Jamie Clark delivered impressive numbers, and a bagpipe solo drew audience applause. The evening featured an overture to William Tell with strong audience appreciation. The theatre management plans more similar acts, while negotiations for another notable concert company continue. Tonight’s photoplay The Colder Chance produced by Gedil B., DeMille, stars Cl and Wallade Reid.
Felt Lowry wedding at 1101 Linn Street as Etta Felt marries William Lowry with Rev. Spelman officiating. Elks Ladies set for tomorrow at the Elks' building hosted by Sherwood Sweney and committee. Several weddings follow: Marshall Don Carlos at 506 East Fifth Street with Rev. Spelman. German Evangelical ceremony unites Harry Schultz and Anna Broman. Florente Marsh and Ernest Armstrong wed in Lewis. Fay Forsyth and W Lloyd Smith marry on a Griswold farm lawn. The Smiths plan a ten day eastern tour ending with a Mississippi river honeymoon.
The Golden Chance Opera House presents two shows tonight at six and nine. Tickets are available at the box office with seating for all ages.
Orpet faced another cross examination yesterday in Waukegan as the murder trial of Marion Lambert continued. Prosecutor Joyster pressed the case, and Orpet appeared badly tangled and rattled on the stand.
A wall left standing by contractor Charles Bauer during basement work for the city hall at Fourth and Walnut streets collapsed yesterday afternoon. No injuries were reported and the wall cannot be reused in the new foundation. Opera House tonight.
The first car load of melons of the season arrived at Rock Island freight yards this morning from Florida. The car carried produce for a local buyer and featured ripe green fruit ready for sale. Wallace Reid stars in Tha Goldent Chance at the Opera House tonight with additional showings and a big Triangle program on Thursday. Hazel Dawn headlines My Lady Incag at the Opera House Friday.
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