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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1899

Page

8

Local Notices From Atlantic Grove And Surrounding Areas

Ed Cambridge buys a fine riding plow while W Shepherd and Columbus Prall ship cattle car loads. Miss Morgan visits Grove from Atlantic with friends, and residents J I Gingery Rev Pickles Eugene Gingery sample the region. Epworth League sociable at Jas Warren home April 4 draws crowd. special sale on ladies skirts and silk waists at J Burnen's Department Store this week.

Ed Cambridge W. Shepherd Wilson Prall Miss Morgan Atlantic Friends Grove Columbus Prall Mr. Bunce Des Moines Mere George Goodale J. I. Gingery Pickles Hancock Ambrose Pellett Eugene Gingery Harlan J. W. Lamb Wm. Hancock O. N. Becker Jas Warren J. Burnen’s

Benton News Roundup Cheering Eggs And Easter News

Benton notes show Pete Metz shelled corn, John Roberts baby ill, and Dan Taylor trading horses. School starts at Center with Miss Nellie Johnson. Easter services at Highland. many attend Dan Spry’s dance near Larah. Mrs. Shultz dies April 1. funeral at Highland. W. C. Harvey takes post office. J S Freeburn opens jewelry shop with barber. Numerous local moves, cattle shipments, and wedding notices. For sale Minnesota hard spring wheat at Bear Grove area farm.

Pete Metz John Robert Ww. Davis J.D. Walker Atlantic Fred Berry Dan Taylor Jay Walker Nellie Johnson Highland Beck Benton Dan Spry Larah Frank Miller

Easter social and school notes from Anita area

Rev C A Lockhart traveled to Waterloo on Saturday. Mrs W S Rose hosted tea on Thursday. Miss Maude Irving has been ill. Mrs J M Briggs and daughter Zacla hosted tea on Wednesday and Friday. Church of Christ Easter social held in basement. Miss Mabel Shearer, assistant principal, out sick. Mr and Mrs K N Stratton of Massena visited relatives G S Worthing. CG club hosted R A M at the Davis home for an April Fool party. Ladies Missionary Society tea hour honored Miss Wright of Yurkey. Easters programs by M E Sunday school and Junior Endeavorers. both were reported successful. Special sale on ladies spring capes at J Burneas department store.

C. A. Lockhart Waterloo W. S. Rose Maude Irving J. M. Briggs Zacla Church of Christ Mabel Shearer K. N Stratton Massena G. S. Worthing R. A. M. Club ES. P. Davis Ladies’ Missionary Society Congregational Church Lm.s M.E. Church Miss Wright

Local Lewis Residents Share Vacation and Daily News

Edna Hopley visits from the country during vacation while Gus Moritz of Walnut and his brother Adolph spend Sunday with relatives. Various town happenings follow including sales of horses and cattle to Chicago and Indianapolis, new housing moves, teaching assignments, and ongoing home improvements. Easter events, church programs, and social gatherings are noted, with remarks on local life and occupations.

Easter Supper and Poultry Theft Case in Local Justice

After a hearty Easter supper the community heard of Allen Rhodes known as Babe or Huwph being arrested on petty larceny charges. Witnesses testified to buying double yolked eggs leading to sale of about nine dozen chickens, with Rhodes sentenced to thirty days. Rhodes appealed. bond set at 150 dollars but he was jailed for lack of bond as residents worry over wider poultry schemes and more suspects including George Freeman who fled town.

Allen Rhodes Babe Huwph W. H. Pierce Pierce Rhodes Anita Pierces Yard Macomber Francis Rhodes Justice McNair George Freeman

Cumberland News Roundup of Local Happenings

J W Leslie and gang transacted business in Atlantic on Wednesday. Wm Waddell returned from Colfax in good health. Eddie Wier visited from Iowa City for vacation with parents until about Sep 1. Miss Ploma Johnson began a three month term in district No 8 Union township. Harvey Aarons returned to Carroll county after two weeks with parents. Mr Tucker's daughter near five miles west of town is seriously ill. he rushed to her bedside. Harry Taylor came home from Shenandoah to help on farm and will resume studies next fall. Lee Bryan sold his blacksmith shop to Martin Bicking and planned a Montana trip after Creston visit. Mrs Sands and daughter from Sarah passed through en route to Bridgewater for an extended visit. they dined with Geo S Campbell and family and LeRoy Liston. Roy and wife welcomed a fine boy born March last. mother and child doing well. Two local men battled playfully with water then fought with blows, but were separated with little damage. W O W lodge reports twenty-one new members since March 6 and about twenty more applicants for next Sunday.

Edna Hopley Gus Moritz Walnut Adolph Tommy Meredith Atlantic Frank Stalnaker G. W. Peters Bear Grove James Carter Eli Clayton Chicago Albright & Roberts Indianapolis Park Disbrow Perry Berampson South Dakota Lewis Moore L. W. Grant Lil Kennedy & Gardners G. W.B. Fletcher Haworth Emery Woodward Prairie Bay James W. Cutting W. J. Harris Harris Business and Normal College John Jones Jr Fr. Madison Conprecational Church Ednn Hoopley Allie McCarthy H. Battersby J.W. Leslie Gon Wm Waddell Colfax Eddie Wier Iowa City Ploma Johnson Union Township Harvey Aarons Carroll County Mr. Tucker Harry Taylor Shenandoah Lee Bryan Martin Bicking Bryan Creston Montana Sands Sarah Bridgewater Geo Campbell LeRoy Liston Roy W. O. W. Lodge

Oyster supper and entertainment in Grove City spring event

April 8 oyster supper for all members and families planned. An entertainment will follow at the opera house with supper in the G A R hall. Shifts for men and boys in Cass county offered at Atlantic Clothing Co. Grove City. Joe Noyer and Theo Berry rescue a house fire on Seventh street Atlantic. Verna Johnson and Ida McNeil recall a wedding trip to Cumberland for A L Crow and Anna Smith, reporting a fine time.

Opera House G. A. R. Hall Joe Noyer Theo. Berry Mr. Erb Seventh Street Atlantic Verna Johnson Ida McNeil Grove City Cumberland A. L. Crow Anna Smith

College Notes Show New Enrollees and Staff Additions

Several new students enrolled with others arriving this term. Examinations last Thursday and Friday drew solid attendance and satisfactory effort. Misses Maggie Shannon Nettie Steinmery are teaching this term and plan to return for summer review. G E Gingery of Harlan visited. longtime student and teacher. R O Wilson to take shorthand. believes in thorough prep. Stuckrath named new German teacher. to run evening classes at low prices using conversational method. Whisky price hike shocks small drinkers as Kentucky Distillers list higher costs. most drinks up about five cents at bars.

Maggie Shannon Nettie Steinmery G. E. Gingery Harlan Gingery R. O. Wilson Wilson Stuckrath Louisville Kentucky Distillers and Warehonge Company

Local notices and society items from Atlantic area

Local and personal notes report a string of visits and travels among residents including Porterfield Yerbush Trede and Nebe families. Snowfall of about three inches occurred Sunday. Several residents traveled to Des Moines Farmington Omaha and Council Bluffs for business or visits. Special sales at J Burnea's Department Store feature ladies kid gloves capes skirts and silk waists. Weather recorded four degrees above zero at the water works. Church meeting plans and regional travel among Masons and local clergy noted.

Local notes on court, business moves, and public posts

Judge Macy opened court as cases were assigned. Mumby and Dean dissolve their partnership. Dean starts solo with Harrison joining Mumby in the former firm. Griffissell resigns as Menlo postmaster and Guthman buys the position. Kirkpatrick backed for the vacated post. Rock Island Railroad begins a large standpipe project near the depot. Chas A McKim visits, recently a Chicago veterinary graduate. Stuart Locomotive notes Herriott denies governor bid. Gilliland pursues state senate amid rich family history and long marriages.

F.C. Thomas Myrtle Calif Elliott McConvil S. W. W. Straight A. H L. Grisgell Menlo Chas, Ashton Norfolk Neck Chicago Stuart Herriott

Marriage in Noblestownship and City Council Changes

John B. Black wed Ada G. Baer at the bride’s home in Noblestownship on March 29. About fifty relatives attended a feast after the ceremony. Elsewhere, a large gathering celebrated Miss Mary Shaw with games, dancing, Easter egg hunts, and chick souvenirs. The city council met in special session with White as acting mayor, organized a new council, and made key appointments including A. M. Nipper as city clerk and W. F. Berry and A. S. Hutchins as night watchmen. marshal Carl Fissler was appointed, with effective changes set for April 16.

Noblestownship John B. Black Ada G. Baer W. E. Jones Christian Church of Cumberland White L. L. Tilden Stier Ramsey Chapman Tostevin Winne Lyman Turner A. M. Nipper P. F. O.connell F. M. Alexander

The Best Salve for All Skin Eruptions and Piles

An advertisement proclaims a universal salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and all skin eruptions and guarantees satisfaction or money back. Sold by Vic Emmert & Co for 260 per box.

Vic Emmert & Co

Tax paying women vote via proxies in Louisiana

A Political Equality column notes a Louisiana anomaly from the constitutional convention allowing tax paying women to vote on all tax propostas and to delegate voting via proxy. In New Orleans civic leaders urge women to back sanitation efforts, with assessors showing over 10 000 tax paying women in the city.

Political Equality Club Louisiana New Orleans City Board of Health Ethel C. Avery

Angel's Dainty Dyes Promises Fine Garment Tints

Angel's Dainty Dyes claim to give the most beautiful colors to garments and fabrics without staining hands or utensils. They advertise no rival dyes. Price is 10 cents, sold at all druggists and general stores.

Death of Belle Grant Acknowledged by Lewis Community

Cora Belle Grant daughter of J R and Fannie Grant died in Lewis Nebraska at eight a m Friday March 29 of appendicitis after a five day illness. She was born November 13 1884 in O Nea l Nebraska and had lived with her grandparents for several years. A member of the Christian church and Sabbath schools she was beloved by friends and schoolmates who publish a tribute stating she was bright loving and gentle. Funeral services were held Saturday at two o clock in the Christian church conducted by Rev E E Kneedy and D K E Evans with Junior Endeavorers in attendance. Interment at Oakwood cemetery.

Cora Belle Grant J. R Fannie Grant O'Neal Nebraska Belle Lewis Christian Church Christian Congregational Christian Endeavor Society E. E. Kneedy D. KE. Evans C. E Oakwood Cemetery Belle Grant Lewis School Prof W. W. Fletcher

Y M C A Great Debate On Czar Disarmament

The Y M C A hosts a great debate on Czar of Russia disarmament with Judge E Willard Rev E E Reed Thos Whitney affirming and County Attorney Meredith C A Grubb Dr E 5 Hill opposing. The event is Friday evening April 18 with rations of embalmed beef hard tack beans and black coffee served.

Russia E. Willard E. E. Reed Thos. Whitney Meredith C. A. Grubb E. 5. Hill

Apt Quotations From A Wise supplier

Confucius proverbs and axioms form a vast stock. Hood & Co claim over two thousand sayings. They offer a plan to present them in tea time fashion across a spread of pamphlets to reach many readers.

Confucius I Hood & Co Prosiserig Eed & Be & Co

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The Atlantic Clothing Co Five Mile Grove Marne Obed Blakeslye Sam Harrison Dr. Emmert John Rogers E. E. Squires J. E. Simpson Council Bluffs Grace Tilton Madison Allen E. Stritmatter John Frederickson T. O. Meredith L. Melroy Frank ‘Thomas Minnesota Bear Grove Township L. W. Stone Iowa J. Burneas Department Store Hood Ascod W. H. Hermen Alvira Cass College Notes Dr. Porterfield Wim. Trede W. C. Yerbush Viota Ed Low City J. Burnea’s Bernard Boyle Nebe Jesse Cranston Des Moings Zigler Regal Business Today Martin Nebe Glenwood Fritz Saemisch Noble M. H. Sutherland Maine C. Krambeck Beebe Wiota W. Potter Farmington W. Cuykendall Matt Duval Omaha Ben Wiseman Logan Harrison County Wm. Cool Claus Kramback Chris Anderson Porterfield Lucile Council BiudTs Fred Will Bailey Laird Blackwood Water Works Elder FE G. Olston Union Church Alex Addition Red Oak J. A. McWard Ole Hansen Christensen Bros Council Bluff Martin Neho & Son Macy Mumby & Dean Dean Harrison Mumby Shirley Gilliland Jenkins Gilliland Senate Gilliand Miss Mary Shaw KE. A. Shaw South Chestnut Street Miss Mary Buckles Political Equality Angel God Wade J. O. Wilken Walnut Street
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