Thornell letter to Macy resolutions of condolence
A compendium from Sidney Iowa dated December 27 1898 includes Thornell's letter to Judge Macy clarifying details of the A W Dickerson case and the Harlan proceedings a Waterworks bondholder meeting discusses city owned water plant and election timing while a run of local notices records a M W A condolence resolution for T W Brown and a phantom party at a teen social plus a case of an insane veteran Blyd with pension papers and misdirected medical credentials unclear ownership and residency remarks.
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Sidney
Iowa
Atlantic Telegraph
Harlan
A. W. Dickerson
Runaway Boy Returns Not Seen After Plea From Father
A runaway boy named James Gillen, age about ten, fled a westbound tender after a ride. He claimed family in the city and a father in Cudahy’s packing house, who later confirmed James as his son and ordered bread and water for up to thirty days. The boy was sent home by W Eller. A second item notes Cunningham found guilty of second degree murder in Audubon for the death of his illegitimate child born at the Commercial House. the child’s body was found near the fairground.
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James Gillen
South
Omaha
Chicago
Cudahy
South Omaha
Neb
James Gilen
Barney Giluen
Cunningham
Audubon
Atlantic City Band at Opera House Next Thursday
The Atlantic City Band will give a concert at the opera house next Thursday evening January 5. Admission is 25 cents with no extra charge for reserved seats at Palmer and Findley’s drug store.
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Atlantic City
Opera House
Palmer & Findley’s
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES IN ATLANTIC
Various brief notices report Mayor Tilton of Maine visiting Atlantic, professionals traveling to Des Moines and Guthrie Center for business or funerals, local residents returning from trips, births, and community events. Notables include J R Burg’ss attending a funeral, a holiday visit by Mrs Cannon and daughter, and Lincoln Eaton charged with forgery with grand jury proceeding forthcoming.
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Mayor Tilton
Maine
Dr. Porterfield
Lewis
J. R. Burg’ss
Des Moines
Guthrie Center
A. Lastine
Rererial House
Will Southwick
Lincoln Eaton
Wallace
J S. Hhun
A. L Squires
Delaware
Iowa
Huhn
Hahn
Atlantic lamp shop ads and city visitors scene
In Atlantic Brown's China Hall invites shoppers while a stream of visitors—Earl Pruit heading to Des Moines, J. M. Rooker from Maine, Addie Case from Griswold, Hazel and Frank Haver from Anita, A C Haworth from Lewis, and many others—circulate through town. Reports note grip cases, assessors meet next Thursday, and local transport and land ventures unfold as residents travel to Des Moines, Omaha, and beyond.
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Earl Pruit
Des Moines
J. M. Rooker
Maine
Addie Case
Griswold
Hazel
Frank Haver
Anita
A.C. Haworth
Lewis
Geo. E. Ponnell
Adair
Frank Temple
Death of Mrs E A Hopper at Linn Street Residence
Mrs. E A Hopper died at her Linn Street home at 2 AM after a long illness. Four children survive including Mrs A Peasley of Nebraska City and Judge Willard. Funeral set for 2 PM Saturday from the family home. A transient man, identified as W D Boyd from Blackfoot Idaho, claimed insanity and asked to be confined. He was detained by J I Ayres and taken to Dr Wilkins store for handling.
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E. A. Hopper
Linn Street
A. Peasley
Nebraska City
Judge Willard
Lucy Hopper
Alice Hopper
Willard
E. M. Willard
W. D. Boyd
Blackfoot
Idaho
J. I. Ayres
Unstable man and fallible cures flood a court day
A deranged old soldier claimed past surgery duties and was examined by an insane commission after being found at the courthouse. The piece also touts various patent remedies including Tanke Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, Bucklee's Arnica Salve, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, One Minute Cough Cure, Grain-O, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, Foley's Kidney Cure, Week's Laxative Quinine Tablets, and Foley remedies, with testimonials of their efficacy.
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Land
Insane Commission
MacConvill
The Quickest Way to Cure a Cold
Cautionary health ad promising a cure with no cure no pay terms. Claims dangerous times for health and that One Minute Cough Cure preserves life health and money. Mentions Vie Emmert as a presenter.
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Parsons & Co
Dr E Detchon Anti Diuretic claims sale value
Ephemeral ad style notice touts Dr E Detchons Anti Diuretic as a remedy for bedwetting, suggesting value beyond 100 dollars for children who soils bedding. Includes quick ad lines for One Minute Cough Cure against la grippe and a card pitch for Rock Island playing cards with mail-order details.
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S. A. Fackler
The
Vic Emmert
Rock Island
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Avoca
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T. W. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Christaan
Democrat and Telegraph
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Council Bluffs
Water Works
Atlantic Water Co
W. F. Porterfield
Ninth and Locust Streets
Mame
Wm. D. Blyd
Board of Control
Emmert
Company IF
Iowa Cavalry
Chappell
Wolfe
Marshalltown
Cleveland
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Graham
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Atlantic
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China Hall
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Grove City
North-Western Orchestra
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Hubn
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Herbert
J. A. Turnbull
Elgin Creamery Co
Casey
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J. E. Bailey
Sandusky
Hattie Ferrier
Miss Fay Welch
Dr. Cannon
Ruby
A. T. Powell
C. H. Powell
A.T
Maine Free Press
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Horton
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Greenleaf
Massena
W. N. Henshaw
Brown's
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California
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H. H. Wilson
John Dicus
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E. E. Fisher
J. E. Miller
Nebraska
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Brown
Ash
Mr. Brown
Harry Martin
Salvation Army
Justice Wallace
United States
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Fort Madison
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R. M. Murray
McKinley
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P. J. Annon
Green Bay
Wis
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Lincoln Township
Atlantic National Bank
Atlantic, Iowa
A McWaid
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Ags
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C. L. Brown
R. Hannan
Chas. Hunt
Chas, Blogk
T. G. Turner Hll. Henderson
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Bucklee
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H. G. Weber & Co
Foley
DeWitt
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F. Parsons & Co
A J. Shepherd
Agricultural Journal and Advertiser
Lden
Chestnut Street
Palmer & Findley
Nichols’ Bank
Europe
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