People, trips, and visits noted in Atlantic local
Saturday local notes list numerous residents and visitors in Atlantic including Silas Wilson, Frank Slater, Mrs. Burke and son, Harlow Cotton, C L Brown, C W Welman, and many more. Evangeli st activities by Rev Potter. travels to Des Moines, Omaha, Lincoln. a child burial in Wiota. fire losses in Vic r Col. a postponed band concert. jail arrest and Des Moines jail break search. Expo excursion draw weak turnout.
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Atlantic Hotel
Silas Wilson
Neola
Frank Slater
Storm Lake
Recorder’s Office
Vic&r. Col
R. S
Bassett
Atlantic
Moore
Charles Ryan
Pilgrim
Stout
Des Moinere
Des Moines
Wonderful deliverance from a frightful death in Hannibal Mo
J E Lilly a Hannibal resident recovered from typhoid pneumonia after weeks of weakness. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with relief and full recovery saying one bottle brought help and he now stays strong. The medicine is sold in regular 50c and 1.00 sizes with trial bottles available at Vic Emmert & Co.'s drug store guaranteed.
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J. E. Lilly
Hannibal
Vic
Emmert & Co
Misfortune Befalls KR S Bassett in Victor Colorado
The account notes KR S Bassett lost all property to a fire in Victor Colorado last Monday. Though once in debt, he has paid obligations and now has many outstanding accounts in Atlantic. He is described as a cripple from a severe injury last winter. A Villisca liveryman recovered a horse and team from Walkers barn after a stranger hired it and did not return, later enabling the owner to reclaim the team for about $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. S. Bassett
Victor
Colo
Bassett
Atlantic
Villisca
Walker
Death of Mrs Barnett widow of Judge Barnett at Council Bluffs
Mrs. Barnett died this morning at the W C A hospital in Council Bluffs. Her body will be brought here Monday at 1 57 and a service held at the Congregational church. Interment will be in Wiota cemetery beside her husband. Adopted daughter B V Burke and J S Barnett are relatives. She was a faithful Congregational member with many Cass county friends. All friends invited to attend Monday's services. Also recounts a local incident where CG F Strutz’s horse was taken from him by pound master Herradin and a quarrel over the matter resolved with a four bit payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Barnett
D. A. Barnett
Council Bluffs
Congregational Church
Wiota
B. V. Burke
J. S. Barnett
Barnett
Cass County
Melon raiders nabbed. others to be charged later
Atantic Fruit Co. has reported missing watermelons from a car near the depot. Arthur Ellia was arrested and had a mayoral hearing after being charged with stealing two melons. He was fined ten dollars and costs and is serving his fine on the streets. Additional suspects are expected to be taken in today. The town notes visits by Ray Hawkins E E Totten Henry Limbaugh G B Rupp John Eggers Bruce Pringey Mrs. John Colwell Ida Pratt Geo W Johnson Frank Chapman Jr Louie Earnhardt Clay Johnson Vic Emmert and a BPOE meeting tonight.
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Lanza
Atantic Fruit Co
Marshal Wissler
Arthur Ellia
Ray Hawkins
E. E. Totten
Griswold
Henry Limbaugh
Massena
G. B. Rupp
John Eggers
Avoca
Bruce Pringey
Cumberland
John Colwell
Ida Pratt
Deas Moines
Geo. W. Johnson
Maine
Atlantic
Frank Chapman, Jr
Louie Earnhardt
Omaha
Clay Johnson
Stuart
Vic Emmert
Des Moines
Charles Block
Isaac
Ames Marshall
Ellis
Dan Ayers
Beekman
Mr. Ayer
Scott Clark
Mr. Ayers
Hal Conrad
Ames
Iowa State College
Hamlin
Audubon County
Atlantic Notes From the State Fair and Nearby
A montage of Atlantic residents visiting Des Moines for the state fair and other trips. Local figures include B A Goodspeed, M Northup, Miss Myrle McWard, Mrs Jones, Leila Jones, 82 W. Harvey of Washington I, ex state senator, Prof A C Peckham leaving for home, Dr F M Hunt visiting Des Moines, Peter Hopley, W B Davis, James P Harris en route to the fair, and many others traveling for business, family visits, or events. Cottrell butter promoted by C L Smith. Local business and public notices follow, with reflections on a Sunday School picnic and county civic activities.
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J. H., Johnson
Bertha
Dixon
Daisy Glover
Omaha
Potter
Atlantic
Lincoln
Neb
Charles Crouch
Buck Creek
Lynchburg
John Findley
Des Moines
A. M. Palmer
Cumberland
Denver
B. A. Goodspeed
Blockton
M. Northup
Barnard
Myrle McWard
Just a Plain Drunk
Evans, a foot racer, horse racer and barber, was arrested yesterday morning for common drunkenness. He spent the day in the cooler, sobered enough for trial, was found guilty, paid the regulation fine and costs, and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
No Right to Uglness Boosts Electric Bitters Claim
An 19th century testimonial-style note urges women to maintain health to stay attractive. It links weak digestion and kidney trouble to pimples and a dull complexion, then promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy to regulate stomach, liver, and kidneys and to purify the blood, claiming it improves nerves, eyes, skin, and complexion. Available for 50 cents at Vic Emmert & Co. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Emmert & Co
Notice and local court and relief notices
Notice warns against dumping husks from the canning factory within city limits under penalty of law by order of the Board of Health. The report covers funeral for Mrs Barnett in Atlantic with burial at Wiota cemetery, a deed filing by William P Oakes to Mary J Oakes, a robbery at Dan Ayers’s room, upcoming August district court term, a man’s voyage and illness after getting lost near Hamlin, plus Gov Shaw proclamation calling for Porto Rican hurricane relief with War Department dispatches describing devastation and suffering, urging statewide aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Local testimonial for Morrow's Kid-ne-oids relief
A reader is told to trust a resident of Atlantic who claims Morrow's Kid-ne-oids cured his kidney backache after years of distress. The ad names Rufus Bently of 408 Elm Street and promotes Yellow Tablets at fifty cents a box, sold by H. G. Weber & Co and other drug stores, manufactured by John Morrow & Co. Chemists, Springfield, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Morrow
Rufus Bently
Drayman
Elm Street
H. G. Weber & Co
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
Ohio
Iowa urged to aid Porto Rico relief drive in 1899
The message calls for substantial aid to Porto Rico, praising Iowa’s harvest and willingness to help. It instructs that all money be sent to State Treasurer John Herriott for transmission per War Department directions. It authorizes mayors and county auditors to form subcommittees to canvass for money and supplies, with non monetary contributions to be held until further notice.
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Shaw
Shiflett
Tilden
Harriott
Des Moines
Hiibn Root
Porto Rico
United States
Iown
John Herriott
War Department
Democrats Prepare At Zanesville Convention Agenda
Ohio Democrats gather in Zanesville Aug 27 with no contest over resolutions. They back 16 to 1 and the Chicago platform, endorse Bryan, denounce McKinley and imperialism, Hanna and bossism. A key move is adopting a state constitution for party rule to replace unwritten precedent. Kilbourne faction gains ground as McLean camp maintains majority on first ballot.
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Zanesville
Chicago
Bryan
McKinley
Imperialism
Hanna
Bossism
Democratic Party
McLean
Kilbourne
Friends of
Jones
Toledo
Atlantic reader touts kidney pills in testimonial blast
A resident named Walter Breeding of 405 Spruce Street touts Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney pain and recovery after three months of distress. The ad states efficacy after a few doses, lists Palmer & Co and Foster Milburn Co as suppliers, and promotes Banner Salve for sores and boils sold by Vic Emmert and Parsons & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Walter Breeding
Spruce Street
Dean
Palmer & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean's
Vic Emmert
F. Parsons & Co
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F. McLyman
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Yale
Arthur Hardy
J. H. Johnson
J. Nichols
D. M. Lewis
F. M. Nichols
Chautauqua Lake
Frank Parker
San Francisco
Cal
W. W. Parker
Parker
J. L. Todd
Agricultural Department
Odd
Marion
Mr. Strutz
Dobbin
Herradin
W. B. Harvey
Washington, I
Capt. Harvey
A.C. Peckham
Institute
Cumber
Fred M. Hunt
Chris Olsen
M. J. Fabrismis
Audubon
F. W. Porterfield
Manning
Peter Hopley
W. B. Davis
Jas. P. Harris
Lewis
John Stier
A. H. Goodspeed
Parl Brandt
Red Oak
Burdock
Charles Barrard
DeLone Hotel
City
Elijah Diamond
Park Hotel
L. R. Hough
Mable Marsh
Mr. Hough
Anna Simmons
New York
L. B. Steward
Dunlap
Géo. M. Lyon
Marshalltown
Marshall County
Pugh
Clarence Walen
Justice Wallace
L. W. Niles
Mr. Niles
Missouri
Union
Fowler
J. M. Wilherding
Dubuque
Benton Green
Sarah
Ninth Iowa Infantry
C. FE
Orbwalte Valley Street
Saugerties, N
George Baylies
Pee Mories
D. E. Kudge
Marne
Charles Fulton
H. W. Fulton
R. R. Bell
Viota
Everly & R
Griswo
G. E. Vehran
Galena
Ill
Uehran
Es Moines
J. Anderson
Galion
Des Moines Fair
W. M. MecConvill
Waterloo
Order of Forreaters
Elmer Bagley
Bankers Union Life Insurance Company
Bagley
Mabel Ayres
S. P. Ayres
Cumberland Schools
Cumberland Banner
Frank Herbert
Samual Stewart
H. B. Stewart
Atkinson
Stewart
University of Nebraska
Bert Petite
Volunteer Engineers
Cuba
Canning Factory
Rock Island
Bull Creek
Locust Street
Henry Wissler
Bear Grove Township
Des Moiness
Wissler
Geo. Franklin
Pierce
Uglness
Dr. Hill
Oakes
William P. Oakes
Mary J. Oakes
Mr. Oakes
Dan Ayres
District Court
Green
Low Shindley
Ada Carr
Davis
Ohio Democrats
MR. Farmer
OLDS
M. E. Conrad
Atlantic, IA
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