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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1897

Page

6

County News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events

The Grove area reports numerous visits and social events including Theo Berry and G E Link in Grove, Will Neff and Rev Enright visiting Davenport, and a large Etna reunion with about 3000 attendees. Married Ida Langworthy to J R Johnson at Langworthy home with ceremony by Rev Spurrier. Hogs dying, crops thriving in dry weather, and schoolhouse repairs noted.

Mabel Ayres Miss Ayres LI Langworthy Ida Langworthy J. R. Johnson Gravity Rev. Spurrier Bridgewater Etna

Brighton News Roundup of Local Building and Farm Activity

Wm Masteller plans fat cattle shipment and barn projects this fall in Cass county while George Littlefield holds the contract to replace Geo Neth’s burned building on his farm. John Swinburn and Carl Walters spearhead barn work near Brighton as neighbors improve their properties. Waren Taylor visits Sharon for old friendships and Peter Peterson earns praise for carpentry on O Ramone’s dwelling, with hopes to build for John Locke in Atlantic. U S Joyce and family enjoyed a rifle outing at Lewis last Friday despite muddy travel. Those who dance must pay the fiddler.

Waren Taylor Sharon Geo. Littlefield Geo. Neth Wm. Mastellar Cass County Peter Peterson O. Ramone Maine John Locke Atlantic Carl Walters Cleveland U.S Joyce Rifles Lewis

Benj Cecil milk yields and profits at Oakfield Township

Benj Cecil, a patron of Oakfield Township Separator, milks thirteen cows and reports last month’s receipts at thirty three dollars with optimistic gains expected this month. Each cow yields an average of thirty five dollars per year, stock company involvement noted.

Benj. Cecil Oakfield Township

Buck Creek Community Gathers For Harvest Hopes

Hurrah for Hill. Corn and potatoes look fine as farmers begin fall plowing. E O Butler and family spent Sunday on the creek. J B Wellman heads to Dakota to see a very ill father. Y G Smith hauls sweet corn from forty acres. Emmet Butler and Geo Oakes plan a trip to Woodbury. J W Hancock family attended church. Mrs H I Pickrell and children visit Harlan relatives. Mrs S A Cottington returns to New York next Tuesday. Junior League hosts entertainment on Wednesday evening August 25 with 10 cent admission.

Y. G. Smith Emmet Butler Geo. Oakes Woodbury County J. W. Hancock Five Mile Grove H. I. Pickrell Harlan

Noble Township Community Notes and Local Gleanings

Local notes from Noble Township cover residents visiting Griswold and Atlantic, occupational changes, and upcoming events. Emma Rudig visits. Minnie Wohlenhause resigns teaching post to go east. Johnny Gerlach becomes engineer at Benton Center. Amelia Zimmerman and Leslie visit Papillion. residents plan to attend the state fair. delegates elected for Sunday school. A picnic at the lake and several church activities are noted along with runaways and a wagon accident incident.

Fred Wohlenhouse Emma Rudig Griswold Wm. Pelzer Johnny Gerlach Elgin Creamer Benton Center Amelia Zimmerman Leslie Papillion Neb Baptist Church of Noble Township

Local News Summary from Nearby Towns

WiOTta notes Mr Buckley recovering from severe illness. Rev Brown visited last week with his son Charles Brown and family. Frank Bebe appointed postmaster with Charles Blakesly of Anita as deputy. Clifton and Claud Blakesly of Anita seen on streets last Sunday. Rev D M Helmick of Altoona shook hands with friends here last week. Mrs McConnell of Oakfield visited here with her mother Mrs Campbell.

Rev. Brown Charles Brown Frank Bebe Charles Blakesly Anita Clifton Claud Blakesly D. M. Helmick Altoons Mrs. McConnell Oakfield Mrs. Campbell

Funeral of Louis Roe Brings Wiota Church Family Close

Milton Roe and wife attended the funeral of Louis Roe, aged nine months and six days, in Wiota after heart disease. I. O. G. T. lodge offered hearty sympathy resolutions. Louis’s death mourned by many, with religious tributes and a word of thanks to Him who said to let little ones come. The community shared sorrow and recalled ties to E. W. and E. M. Roe as the family faced bereavement.

Milton Roe Massena Louis Roe Wiota Crouch Atlantic Mis. E. M Brooks Cumberland Welton Louis Nelson Roe E. W. Roe M. KE Helshick Kirk Louis I I.0 G.T. Lodge E.W E. M. Roe Wiota Lodge E. W. and Iowa Temperance Magazine

Local notes from Lorah and vicinity reveal visitors and events

Mr Lunn remains very ill while Frank Cleeland recovers. Mrs L D Rich visits Anita. Corn promising after cool nights. Bert Nichols and wife of Cumberland picnic at Crystal Lake. Families Sam Keas and wife welcome a boy. Mrs Olsen away three weeks in Minnesota. E G Osen to preach next Sunday at 3 pm.Miss Lyman and Mrs Moberly from Atlantic visited. Reunion talk for Cumberland draws local interest.

Mr. Lunn Frank Cleeland Tom Bicket Crystal Lake Bert Nichols Cumberland Lorah Sam Keas Marshall and Riggs Olsen Minnesota G. Osen Miss Lyman Moberly Atlantic

Local Notes On Residents Visiting And Illness

Dee Keihi remains quite sick while Chas Major shows improvement. Ray Asay and Dr Egan of Atlantic visit our city. Mrs Coop of Casey visits son Elmer. Dr and Mrs E Major traveled to Omaha. H Townsend from Atlantic arrived Monday. Julia Melntire visits an aunt in Jefferson. Louise Blakesley has been ill the past week. Porter of Lewis spent several days here. Worthing returned home from Atlantic Sunday. Mrs Voorhees returned home from Greenfield Saturday.

Miss Faulknor Brayton F. H. Sears Our City Charles Watkins Vernon Harrison Clarence Bruce Bennie Frerkson Edith Barber Kellogg W. E. Fish Chas Ray Asay Atlantic Dr. Egan Mrs. Coop Casey Elmer H. Townsend Julia Melntire Jefferson Louise Blakesley

Health advice on kidney symptoms and Swamp Root remedy

An old promotional notice describes urine tests for kidney health and cites Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for back, kidney, liver, and bladder issues. It claims relief from frequent urination and nocturnal awakenings, offers sample bottles, and urges readers to mention The Telegraph when requesting information.

Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N

Turkey Grove Gossip and Local Updates

Miss Lottie Totman of Decatur county Iowa visits relatives in Dave Duncan heads east to visit kin and plans return to work for Mr. Krittenbrink. Gold Hill church to take in new members and baptisms next Sabbath. Floyd Lighty ships first corn load to Atlantic and brings home a new harness. Louise Lighty wed Thomas L. Smith at Wiota. they settle in Atlantic. John Judd finished three stacks and seeks work, eyes on possible opportunity after recent tag up.

Lottie ‘Totman Decatur County Iowa Dave Duncan Krittenbrink Gold Hill Church Floyd Lighty Atlantic Maxen Wiota Louise Lighty Thomas L. Smith John Judd Judd John

Cumberland News Roundup of Local Changes and Visits

Cumberland notes report H W Studley moving into a new Adams street home and Prof Peckham aiding in Adams County normal at Corning. Jno S Barber seen on the streets. Dr Weaver sells drug store stake to Geo Sholtz forming Gordinier Sholtz. Mrs W A Dowell returns from California after six weeks. School terms to resume in June. Bethel church hosts Rev McCrary from Des Moines. Miss Lefa Lattimer returns from Sciola after three weeks with relatives. Old soldiers prep for reunion starting the 24th for three days. Rev Harry Ferguson of Atlantic preaches in Baptist church. A son of Paul White runs F M Millers tensorial parlors while Millers eyes are sore. Frank has granulated eyes.

H. W. Studley Adams Street Prof. Peckham Corning Adams County Normal Jno Harry Ferguson Atlantic Mr. White Paul White F. M. Miller Mr. Miller Frank

College Notes From a Quiet Vacation Season

Prof. Pike visited Extra and Audubon on Tuesday in the interests of the school. A few Stenography students continue summer study. The catalogue is at the printers and will be ready for distribution soon. Attendance surprises are expected in several departments. The college plans a museum display at the Fair. New students anticipate September entry and higher fall attendance. Mr. L. A. Dawson donated a great blue heron specimen for mounting in the museum. The office is busy with typewriter work proofs and ads. Lost a watch between my place and Wiota. reward with A. D. Bullock, Wiota. M. H. Welton.

Prof. Pike Extra Audubon L. A. Dawson Museum of the College Wiota A.D. Bullock M.H. Welton

Klondike Rumor To Warn Dangers Of Yukon Travel

Reports from San Francisco and other cities recount miner Henry Gable’s Yukon tale cautioning would be prospectors to delay northward travel until spring. He sold his kit after a failed venture and warns many will freeze en route to Dawson, while other dispatches note telegraph plans, Turkish negotiations, weather bureau tours, and local civic changes across North America.

Weary Gable Juneau San Francisco Henry Gable Klondike Gable Yukon Arizona Umatilla Chilecot Pass Dawson City Thomas Mages Dyen Associated Press Klondike Fields Miner Skaguay Wasminton Alaska Waunather Washington Willis Moore Weather Bureau Toronto British Association For the Advancement of Science United States

Market Letter Reflects Strong Trade, Wheat Demand

Special market letter from McLain Brothers in Chicago notes improved general business and rising merchandise purchases for retail, while miners strike persists and coal shortages complicate industry. Wheat export demand remains excellent though futures broaden, with foreign purchases easing after urgent shipments. Corn remains key, weather shifts and rains affect futures as traders watch for frost risk. grain supply figures show weekly changes.

McLain Rialto Chicago Wall Street Europe America Dreath United States Canada

Also Mentioned on This Page

GROVE Mr. Carter Theo. Berry G. E. Link Grant Swarth Will Neff Mr. Kirk Bear Grove Woodcock Edna Hesselgrave Hopley Iranistan Mr. Wright Sherm Fulton Jacob W. Franklin Albert Morgan Elmer E Fred H. Franklin Rev. Enright Davenport Oren Sullivan Captain Huff's W.H. Hamilton Creston Iva Needles C. W. Hult Suray Hix Adams Fontanelle Cora Smith Hattie Daniels Princeton Ill Thos, Cusic Brighton Wm. Masteller Grove City John Swinburn Henry Martin John Moreland Adem & Ecklin Little Buck Creek Elliott Buck Creek E. O. Butler J. B. Wellman Dakota Lou Livingston Frank Casad, Bleth C. D. Denison A. C. Fulton Isaac Whittaker Morton Kneedy Vorhauer Sigourney D. Richardson Methodist Church Jacobs A. L. Zink Newton Denton Porter Indianola Carrie Martin Nellie Miller Red Oak Hardenburgh Congregational Church Erma Jones Josie Murnan Mary Fulton Alice Disbrow Minnie Multaup Beulah Morgan Susie Jewel Josie Boyd Wim. Fudge Mr. Buckley L. Bly Missouri Valley Swartz Adair G. F. Marr Misa Dell Crozier Ethel Bessie Weston Christian Endeavor S. W. Woods Eliza Robinson Roe G.S., Worthing Edna A. C. Worthing Madge Dee Keihi E. &. Major Omaha Turkey Grove Bethel Rev. McCrary Des Moines Lefa Lattimer Sciola College Notes Park Ride Lord Salisbury Constantinople Towfilk Pasha Thessaly Kentucky Grorcetown Cantrell Godfrey Hunter Franklin Circuit Cotton Broker New York William Mitchell The Cotton Exchange Israel Clothing F. W Brllington Ituchtarth Hood Sarsarilla
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