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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1895
Page
12
Wednesday Social Roundup Sees Travelers and Local Events
Town notes arrivals and departures including F H Stacy Anita in town, Thomas Meredith returning to Des Moines, Dr Campbell and W J Woodward from Lewis, Cecelia Soar visiting Capellars, and many others. Knights of Pythias ball, High School sociable nets thirty five dollars for gym, and multiple people leaving for Davenport Omaha Cumberland Fort Worth and Council Bluffs. Several marriage licenses issued: James Martens with Lena Lamp, Oscar Peterson with Lottie Mott, Patrick Conroy with Nora O Connor, Ernest Westphal with Minnie Greenwalt, John Gant with May Ewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A
F. H. Stacy
Anita
Thomas Meredith
Des Moines
W. BK. Cadwallader
Dr. Campbell
W. J. Woodward
Lewis
Peter Christensen
Chicago
G. S. Montgomery
Extra
John Schenck
Omaha
Cuthberly
Aarlan
Paol
Hugh Reinig
Luther Temple
Knights of Pythias
Mattie O'Connel
Claude Capellar
Wm. Paulsen
Davenport
Marshall
National Ank
Jon Downs
Fort Worth
Texas
Mail Telegram
Violet Baker
Nancarrow
Council Statts
Baker
Ed. Hammond
Lawrence Wakefield
Niobrara Neb
Hugh E. Smith
Creston
Mr. Smith
Chas, Block
Fenton Bruington
Clerk Pellet
James Martens
Lena Lamp
Oscar W. Peterson
Lottie Mott
Patrick Conroy
Nora O’connor
Washington Birthday exercises announced with speakers listed
Washington Birthday activities slated for Friday Feb 22 with addresses to students. Central school high school and 8th grade by W C Moyer. 6th and 7th by J B Crawford. 1st grade Rev F Crooks. East side by Rev W E Stanley. West side by Rev L B Wickersham. Grant by Rev E S Hill. program begins at 2 pm. Also court cases Nicholson v RI&PR verdict for plaintiff $181.42 and state v Stuva Griffin ongoing. Masquerade Ball by Laurel lodge K of P praised. Northwestern orchestra performed. unmasking at 11 pm. supper by C W Harris. Hawks for Assessor: D F Hawks files for city assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central School
W.C. Moyer
Nicholson
Laurel Lodge
K. of P
Northwestern
Atlantic
Arthur Walker
W. A. McWard
L. L. Tilden
C. W. Harris
Conroy and O'Connor Wed at Catholic Church
Yesterday morning at 9:50 o clock Rev Father Daly solemnized the marriage of Patrick T. Conroy and Nora A. O'Connor at a crowded Catholic church ceremony. The couple will reside on the groom's Walnut area farm after a short eastern honeymoon and a large wedding dinner followed at the bride's home on Maple Street. A long list of gifts was received. The city election is a week away with candidates filing petitions. mayor, city treasurer, solicitor, assessor, and four councilmen will be chosen. Other items include a masquerade theft case, bond changes, and recent resolutions from local athletic and church groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conroy O’connor
Father Daly
Patrick T. Conroy
Nora A. O'Connor
John O'Connor
Maple Street
Walnut
John O’connor
East
W. J. Conroy
J. Conroy
P. Mahoney
Meadville
Frank Bierne
Thos, Kelly
John Kelly
J. Louis
D. M. Kelly
P. Shaun
J.B. Jones
A. Meridith
D. F. Hawks
James Stier
Frank Cain
Hodgeson
J. H. Needles
A. TF. Anderson
Board of Registration
Dr. Wilkin
Geo.Pennell
Henry Cavenaugh
5Th
Atlantic Town Scribbles and Notices Flurry
Local items report baggage team outing, sale of Maine market to Dave & Co, and arrivals of Briggs Haworth and others. Notes on elections, memorial address May 30 at Anita, evangelist Hugh E Smith tours, and stock of Chamberlain cough remedy. Levi Downs store burglary details. T A society social. Atlantic canning plans 160 acres peas. mayoral bid for S W Straight. council candidates and city posts. Piles! Piles! ad ends with Swayne ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinkler
Lone
McCullen & Fuller
Maine
Dave & Co
H. A. Briggs
W. W. Haworth
Capt
Dickey
W. D. Kyle
Griswold
Joe Eshelman
Noble
Barney Boyle
Catholic Church
Board of Registration
W. E. Stanley
Atlantic
Minnesota
Mead Post G.A. R
Anita
Hugh E. Smith
Creston
Leon
Decatur County
Iowa
Indianola
Washington birthday program and local notices brighten city scene
Fragments report on a Washington birthday program at the public school, local property trades, river pipes thawing, and various social events. Mentions include B. Martin improving, a pension granted to William N. Henshaw, real estate transfers on Lovejoy and Ninth streets, a jury verdict in grand larceny, a company visit by Des Moines officials, and a Presbyterian Ecclesia Feria raising funds for a parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Worley
Lovejoy
Eleventh
Elma F. O. Powell
Ninth and
Walnut
Chicago
J. 8
Goss
Spalding Bros
Stillwell
Jones
Des Moines
Flora Ellingston
Beatrice, Neb
O.S. Montomery
Ellingaton
Montgomery
Court case and escape in Justice Wallace court
Assault and battery case in Justice Wallace's court ends with Frank Cibert jailed for thirty days. He then summons Mrs. Cibert and, after jurors retire, disappears during the custody check. The tale includes multiple ads for patent medicines and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assult
Justice Wallace
Cibert
Frank Cibert
Anita
New Great South American Kidney Cure Delivers Quick Relief
Relief in six hours from bladder and kidney pain with this new remedy. It targets the urinary tract for both men and women, relieving retention and painful urination almost instantly. Sold by W. M. Nichols, druggist, Atlantic Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Nichols
Atlantic
Lowa
W. M. Nichols
Iowa
Burlington Route Excursions to the Pacific Coast
Offers cheap, comfortable rail tours from Omaha and Lincoln to Los Angeles and San Francisco with through service, uniformed staff, and double berth fares. Highlights scenic Rocky Mountains route via Denver Salt Lake City and Sacramento. Tour managers promise prompt, reliable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vania
Burlington
Pacific Coast
Omaha
Lincoln
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Pullman
Denver
Salt Lake City
Sacramento
Rocky Mountains
Francis
Neb
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Promises Quick Lung Relief
An advertisement touts Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup as the most effective medicine for throat and lung troubles. Available in prices of 25 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar, sold by Palmer & Findley druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Be, Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
Palmer & Findley
Vic Emmert & Co
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Cecelia Soar
Audubon
W. L. Rodgers
el Reno
Indiana Territory
A. B. Hartman
City
the Macabees
Cumberland
F. W. Porterfield
Vetzer
Atlantic High School Athletic Association
Athletic Association
M. E
Smith
J. E, Gillespin
Rec
Steward
O. W. O. Hardman
Tyler County
W. Va
Chamberlain
Mr. Wickersham
Anita Republican
Levi Downs
Will Dan Peas
Atlantic Canning Company
Byrd Farm
W. W
H. A. Dicker
Deck
Geo. McCormick
Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Fred Horn
West 7Th Street
John Tinkler
J. L. Winnie
Chris Fullendorf
West Sixth Street
Fullendorf
Missouri
State of Town
Steruva and
Griffen
C. C. Houghton & Co
OG. C. Conrad
Sylvester Maguire
New Dominion
Gustave Frohman
Opera House
J. S. Goss
Katie Stevens
Commercial Bank
Ladies’ Aid Society
Council Bluffs
Bucklen
Dr King
H. E. Beuklen & Co
Bes Moines
Henry
DeWitt
Vic Emmart & Co
Living Pictures
Corea
Vie Emmert & Co
Larson Dippem
Simpson
Ieal
Jows
Bessie
Charley
Jack
Mabel
Atlantic,Ira
Exchange
McWaid
Nichols
A. McWaid
Ass’t
J.A McWaid
Brown
J. Nichols
Chas
R. Hunt
Block
F. M. Nichols
H. L. Henderson
Atlantic National Bank
T. G. Turner
Bailey
Vic Emmerton Co
de Witt
Stier, Martin & Dunn
Fourth and
Walnut Streets
Chillicothe
United States Naval Academy
J. G. Gorrel
Indiana
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