Bargains and social visits fill county town notes
The column catalogs a flurry of local activity from Steinke's clothing store bargains to frequent visitors in town and on branch trains. Residents like Emmett Everitt Jens Sims Anna Jones and Mabelle Hopley appear with frequent Atlantic and Grinnell connections as social events and minor incidents clutter the ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sieinke
Jens Sims
Thomas Hopley
Lewis
Levi Mountain
Anna Jones
Grinnell
Mabelle Hopley
Dr. Fulton
Atlantic
Jim Harris
Sophia Hopley
Dr. Rishel
Ernest Multhrop
K. Kennedy
Willis Miller
J.P
the Democrat
Lewis Boys
R. Shifflett
Local notices and village life roundup from the week
A stream of short items notes hires and comings as Steinke is named a clothing hub while many locals report tasks. Corn, hogs, hay and wood figures appear with names such as Harris Gadd Oakes and Osen. Christmas trees, fairs, revivals and travel anecdotes fill the page with everyday rural details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinke
C. W. Harris
E. P. Gadd
Loring Adamson
A. Doyce
Vinnie Spears
H. F. Harris
T. M
C. W Garris
Ray Odem
G. B. Olner
Marshal Triplett
J.B. Butler
W C. Harris
Wilson Hues
John Conner
A. T. Harris
Ernest
George Oakes
Chris Nelson
Eddie Louis
Iowa City
A. Joyce
Grove
G. W. Ringle
Vera
J. W. Butler
Hague
Audubon
Rev. Elliot
Wilson Harris
Kansas
W. C. Carter
Fountanelle
F. C. Smith
E. G. Osen
Galion
Rev. Elliott
Rev
Humphrey
Extra
Elliott
Vern Sanders
Pine Bluff
Ark
John Stevenson
Bent Morrow
California
Hog cholera Reported In Our Township
Local notes report hog cholera in the township. A rush of community items follows from Grove and Atlantic, detailing visits, auctions, Lyceum events, weddings, illnesses, wood cutting, and small town commerce. Numerous residents and visitors are named, with dates and places like Grove, Atlantic, and Bear Grove aiding the timeframe.
Bear Grove News Notes and Local Happenings
Bear Grove reports homecomings and travels as residents like Link, Art Andrews, Joel Perkins, Otis Riggs, Bert Marker, and John Eger are noted in Atlantic and nearby towns. Revival meetings at No 4, hog cholera concerns, corn harvests, cattle purchases, wolf hunt chatter, and social visits fill a lively week. residents view curfew whistle evenings and a Galion scribble threatens resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hunt
N. D. Winston
Grove
Joe McMenamin
Atlantic
J. E. Bailey
Carlson Boys
John MoeMinamen
Emily Johnson
Link
Ida
Kent
Walnut
Gus Johnson
Lyceum
J. R. Matthew
P. Watson
Limpus
Mabel Gaylord
W. Sims
Cumberland
June Childs
Thomas Hopley
Lewis
Frank Gaylord
C. Clements
A. N. Gaylord
Lee Harris
Art Cambridge
Sophia Hopley
Lloyd McAfee
Frank Peterson
B. G
Bear Grove
Galion
W. W. Dunston and Son
Bradbury
W. Hopley
Henry Snyder
Gail
Edith Hammill
Art Andrews
Joel Perkins
Otis Riggs
Bert Marker
Willis Miller
M. Bradbury
John Eger
A. H. Graham
George Cranston
A. N
Harris
Orient
Fletcher Chapel
Galvia
Skating and visiting in Northeast Franklin area
Jas Steinmates and daughters were in Anita for skating events. Lee Steinmates and wife of Milford visited their parents. R E Daughenbaugh and family visited near Massena. Allen Robinson left for England. John Kirk has taught at Norway school for three weeks without incident. Local notes mention a Christmas school program, community meetings, sales, farm news, and social events including engagements and a Gettysburg talk. Ayer products praised. local school improvements and new students. a mounted eagle exhibit. and Christmas gift suggestions at the Telegraph office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Steinmates
Anita
Lee Steinmates
Milford
R. E. Daughenbaugh
Massena
Allen Robinson
England
John Kirk
Finch
Bro. Maxon
Wiota
Ernie Nelson
Lincoln
Nelson
Bryan
Colin McLaughlin
Ellery Mills
Franz Liszt
Carl Riedelsbreger
Des Moines
Frank Kite
Iowa
Gettysburg
Stanley
Audubon County
Frank Pellett
Local and Personal Notes From Cass County Towns
Tuesday reports show Abe Biggs of Anita and Dr. John Pipher of Griswold in the city. Jury discharged after finishing work. Mrs. Anderson of Des Moines returned home on the flyer. Numerous locals spotted about for Christmas purchases and visits. Several families traveling, protracted meetings near Extra, and a Farmer's Institute meeting set for January 19 20 and 21 1897 with a full program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur
Buck Creek
Henry Nate
Edith Anderson
Grant Triplett
No. 3
Des Moines
State Teachers Association
F. C. Smith
Atlantic Fair Grounds
Frank
India
Ed Lewis
Iowa City
Frank Rogers
S. H. Wheatley
J Herbert
L. W. Wheatley
Wilburt Wheatley
O. W. Wheatley
Parker
L W
Atlantic Mills
Abe Biggs
Anita
John Pipher
Griswold
Dave Wortman
Shelby
John Anderson
Dan Breen
Henry Ruch
Massena
Henry Herbert
Audubon
Silas Wilson
Farmer's Institute For
Cass County
Court House
Birthday Tea Party For Grandma Locke At Maple Street
A Monday afternoon tea party at Grandma Locke's Maple Street home celebrated her 82nd birthday with intimate friends. Present were Grandma Dan forth 84, Grandma Buckage 82, Grandma Winhurst 81, Mesdames Smart Swears Bursch Egan Lease of Fairbury Neb and A A Locke now in Fort Worth Tex plus Mrs Lease's daughter and son. The gathering was described as very pleasant and enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinke
E. Frank Stone
Arline Plunkett
Beatrice Blakesley
Carrie Faulkner
Atlantic
Scott
Pennsylvania
J. M. Briggs
John Stark
Vinton
Gene Simmons
Our City
E. H. Wotan
A. Worthing
F. Karns
Ray Asay
John Macomber
Chicago
Peter Lattig
H. A. Boyle
Centerville
M. E. Church
Opera House
J. J. Richardson
Adair
the Tribune
Harry Bell
Cour Noble
Bert Maxwell
Miss Benner
Berea
Grandma Locke
Maple Street
Grandma Danforth
Grandma Buckage
Grandma Winhurst
Mesdames Smart
Swears
Bursch and Egan
Lease
Fairbury
Neb
A. A. Locke
Fort Worth
Tex
Atlantic Post Office Sunday closure debate spurs letter to editor
A letter from Cuas F Crass argues against closing the Atlantic post office on Sundays, citing mail congestion and delays if the service is reduced. The piece emphasizes delivering mail to all, including Sundays, and notes no legal obligation to change current hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EpiTor TreLegram
Atlantic Post Office
Postoffice
Postal Department
Cuas
F. Crass
P. M
Also Mentioned on This Page
ROYAL
Srovat Baxine Powder Co
New York
Five Mile Grove
Emmett
Finn Everitt
Findley Batdin
Bearnie
Tke Andrews
Homer Everitt
O. W. Becker
Washington
Lorah
Steinke’s
Mayor Willson
Larah
Harry Calloway
Frank Chapman
Sarah and
Mr. Dillie
Bent
Sarah
Fred Anderson
F. M. Stoner
J. H. Needles & Son
Charlie
Peter Hanson
Anna Westphalen
Henry Westphalen
Button
George Ross
George
Grover
Edgar Gaylord
W. C. Link
Ernie Gaylord
Milt Darling
Lee Prall
C. Prall
Billy Davis
Frank Hopley
Theo
Berry
Charley Baxter
D. Golf
Atlantic College
Dunston
Lottie Dunston
Council Bluffs
C.T. McAfee
Demo
Low Mulligan
Nebraska
C.T. McAfee Wood Friends
Lew
Terra Firma
Franklin
Brighton
Ayer
College
Natea
Masonic Order
D. C. CapyaAnp Fasnry
Fremont
Wm. Hopley
Tom Fleming
Nice
Katie Fleming
Kansas City
W. D. Blackwood
Runnells
Edwin McQuinnin
Harlan
Gail Garretson
Jennie Lyman
Julian Phelps
Joseph Hastings
Chas. Findley
Leo Thompson
Maine
Telegraph
Ada Younglove
Minneapolis
Wm. Moberly
North Branch
Geo. Russell
Valley Junction
R. D. Craney
E. G. Olson
N. C. Bergersen
Church of the Seventh da Advents
Miss Palmer
Chas. O’brien
Stier
Martin & Dunn's
Hood
Spain
Cuba
United States
Toro
Sam
Fritz Saemisch
East Side Literary
East Side Literary Club
U SA
Saml L Sorah
Atent
Saml M Ballard
Wi Applegate
John Gentle
HV Foote
John Gentie
Eli M Kaufman
Margaret Marlow
Levi E Disbrow
W M Harris
Richard Marlow
H Turner
Towit
White
Carp
BA County
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