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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1897
Page
12
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Our reporters gathered in the city during the week past. Notables include Wilken and Frank Beebee in town, Byron Forshay from Anita, Robert Murray from Massena, and I. 8. E. Grant in lower Chestnut for monumental work. Several residents, including W. Scott, I. E. Reed, Julia Huchendorf, Miss Gertie Basham, Dr. Gothard, and Dr. Egan, are noted as visiting or traveling. Bargains advertised for 30 days on pianos organs and sewing machines. The city saw many visitors from Des Moines, Topeka, and other towns, plus a death notice for Miss Hopley, with funeral plans forthcoming.
Mrs J M Matthews of Council Bluffs, president of the Rebekah lodge, visits among friends then leaves for Avoca. Wallace's court heard a breech of warranty over apples with verdict for plaintiff Lang against Mrs Lovejoy. Mrs Rezner alimony set at 2600, but she objects. Chimney sweep, lilac buds, and a derelict film of petty crime feature amid post office praise for accuracy. A group of five tramps arrested. one man jailed and fined. several theft attempts linked to overcoat.
A dated city note set recounts New Year greetings and visitors. Residents like Mrs. Plunket Anita and J Suonffer travel to Omaha, Des Moines trips, and social visits populate a busy day. The Y M C A plans a New Year reception while other townsfolk attend events and wait on notices.
Farm for sale a 40 acre Applegate property one mile north of Atlantic offered for one half cash with the balance on time. Apply at this office.
About twenty five couples danced the night away at the Yetzer building in a surprise party for Miss Nellie Kimball. The event merged a leap year party with a planned social, ending with a festive, well staged gathering at Harley Mc Elwain's home prior to the group viewing the dancers. A playful ad for Casca candy concludes the item.
J M Lchenkie completes an order of thirty four pews and a pulpit for United Evangelical church at Wax with first load sent yesterday. Marriage licenses issued include Mitchell Dean Ella Scott Geo Vierling Cora Johnson Arthur Patterson Anne Ellis Macy Nauls Norah Smith. Cass county delinquent tax rate reported at 13 percent. Johnson county total tax for 1895 $240,489.61 with sale tax only $1,490.52. Treasurer A R Cnerny notes Johnson county leads in prompt payment while Cass county contends for best tax payer banner.
Mrs Addie Jones and W P Eckles wed at the Baptist parsonage with Rev Stanley officiating. Rose Bell Marsh wed E C Johnson of Story County Iowa at Ezra Marsh’s home near Galion with 80 guests. Gifts listed include china, linens, clocks, silverware, and various keepsakes from friends and family.
Wm Trede returned from Avoca last evening. Wm Moberly is home from State Center. Mrs A E Smith and daughter return today from Walnut. Green Bay Lumber Co sole agents sell Van Meter coal. F H Crombie and Asa Rogers traveled overland to Viota on business. Miss Gertie Childs visiting Avoca with sister Mrs Dr Emmett. Carl Weidner left for Marengo to begin work at Marengo High School. Mrs Ferguson went to Anita to visit family and friends. Misses Gillespie hosted guests in honor of Florence Gregg of Red Oak, a New Year 1897 greeting.
Geo Jillich and wife leave today for Chicago for an extended absence. Mrs. Long of Harlan visits, the Danish Societe hosts New Year ball at Hibernian Hall, and many locals travel for visits or attend meetings. Delinquent taxes adjournment set for next Monday. various residents are noted passing through or visiting. A reception planned at the Congregational church was postponed due to weather. News items cover dances, visits, and small incidents, with weddings and notices of dedication and marriages.
J. B. Rishel yesterday received his commission as agent of the Rock Island in this city, moving up from chief clerk after twelve years in the railroad service, eight of them here. He is well known among local business leaders and gathers widespread praise for the promotion. His successor as chief clerk had not yet been named.
The M A A A club of Walnut entertained a visiting company from Atlantic on Wednesday afternoon and evening at Mr Boiler's hospitable home.
The First Baptist church of this city held its annual roll call and dinner. Despite poor weather, attendance was strong. Board of trustees re-elected A F Anderson L Bigelow and O M Benson. Gardner Talbot elected clerk Rev Carlson secretary. Finance and music committees named. S B U and B P U reports were satisfactory. Music closed with Blessed Be the Tie That Binds.
Last evening despite inclement weather P. E. O. ladies husbands and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Leater L. Tilden's home. Misa B. Midge and Dr and Mrs Graham attended. Rooms decorated with yellow and white paper chains and star curtains. Refreshments served. Progressive crokinole was the main amusement as Atlantic trends. Prizes awarded: first to Mrs. W. L. Witter for Tennyson Idyls of the Kings, consolation prize a four foot pretzel for R. W. Witter Council Bluffs. Lester Tilden made speeches. Ends with well wishes for new year. Cites tonic ad copy for Vitalzertia by Vic Emmert and M. J. Davis & Son.
Special execution issued by the district court of Causa county directs sale of lots three and four in block C of White's subdivision Heakin's addition. The Atlantic National Bank seeks $1,150.80 plus costs from G S Bowtright Nanni Bont A White and A White. Auction set for January 30 1897 at 10 a m in front of the court house door in Atlantic. Attendance required.
A sheriff's sale is set under a special execution issued by Cass County Iowa District Court. The 1896 judgment in favor of C. M. Yore against AON White and others, including N A White estate administrator, totals 68 dollars 73 cents plus taxes and costs. Property listed is three to eleven lots in Wiskie 8 fleet addition to Anita Town. Sale to the highest cash bidder at the courthouse door in Atlantic on January 4 at 9 o'clock a.m. Attendance required by the undersigned.
Bucklen's Arnica Balm advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers boils and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Also claims Shiloh's Cure cures consumption pneumonia and throat and lung diseases sold by local dealers AA Fromert and M. J. Davis & Son Wis.
Advertisement claims Swayne’s Ointment cures all skin diseases without internal medicine. It lists conditions like eczema and itchy eruptions on face hands and nose and promises clear white healthy skin. Readers are urged to ask their druggist for Swayne s Ointment.
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