Local notes from Jasper and surrounding areas reflect community life
Mrs Clarice Pierson visiting parents in Jasper county and Jessie McNutt renewing acquaintances. several residents ill or injured, including Jep Cocain hurt by a horse and W D Bell's sick child. John Fifer opens a blacksmith shop in town, cattle sales, land purchases around Elm Grove, and New Year gatherings. Community events include church notes, a singing class talk, oyster supper, and various visits from Atlantic to Grove township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorah
Clarice Pierson
Jasper County
Jas. Wilson
John Roberts
Hamlin
H. Madison
Jessie McNutt
F. D. Kerkman
Mr. Wartitca
Jas. Smeeton
W. D. Bell
F. Symond
Hattie Vetterick
Thomas Bell
James Ford
Richard Bell
Elm Grove
Ri. Vetterick
Coleman
Illinois
Chicago
Box Social and New Year’s Eve Gatherings Reported
Several families attended a box social at A. F. Black’s home and all reported a splendid time. A group of young people visited the Murray home on New Year’s night and enjoyed several hours of merriment. Mrs. George Murray is very ill. Mr. Bayne, agent for a story paper, has been delivering premium pictures this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Gold Hill
Myrtle
Helen Pullen
Wisconsin
Floyd Lighty
Floyd
Minnie Smith
Harlan
A. F. Black
Murray
George Murray
Bayne
Local Notes Reflect Weddings and Obituaries in Bridgewater Vicinity
Reports mention a planned wedding between a Bridgewater youth and a Victoria woman. Mrs. Ramsey learns of her brother-in-law Elmer Perry’s death near Mt Etna, with funeral travel by the Ramseys. Several residents visit kin and transact business in Atlantic and Lewis, and corn hauling continues as local families interact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Pisrsov
Bridgewater
Victoria
Ramsey
Mt. Etna
Elmer Perry
Fred Kuesel
Kate McKee
Robert Murray
Atlantic
C. W. Herstein
Lewis
Herman Westphal
Fred
Ellsworth Ramsey
Alf
Willis
Tom Warrior
Pleasant Township Notes Highlight Local Visits and Changes
Pleasant township in Des Moines area witnesses students returning after a short break and preparations for another term. Residents Adolph Nelson and Geo Redding visit from Nebraska and Chicago respectively, while families host socials and plan moves. Local remarks include a marriage rumor, bookkeeping study in Griswold, sales of property, and a successful Plowman school literary society led by Ned Raffenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Township
Des Moines
Adolph Nelson
Nebraska
Lewis Christian Sunday School
L. W. Wheeler
M. Matheson
Reuben Howard
S. H. Marshall
Oskaloosa
Chas. Reeves
Fremont County
G. H. Bierbaum
Jennie Mercer
Frank
Cedar Falls
State Normal School
J. W. Wood
Elliott
Ottumwa
Geo. Redding
Plowman School
Ned Raffenburg
True Blue military comedy staged in Council Bluffs
The Globe reports the Home Talent benefit for Sam Rice Post No 6 IA staged the military comedy drama True Blue at Dohany's theatre with a strong reception. The Dodge Light Guards and High School Cadets performed battle and campfire scenes with realism, and Colonel Hunt is praised for the production's success and upcoming repeat showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Rice Post No. 6
G. A
Globe
Council Bintis
Iowa
Dodge Light
Harrowing Northside case and Brayton social scandal tales
Morning court session hears Atlantic Iowa youth John Dahlstrum accuse Charles M. Gage of obtaining money under false pretenses after paying $40 for telegraphy lessons. The district judge dismisses after Dahlstrum signs contracts he did not understand. Nearby Brayton gossip centers on Charlie Bowen, his wife, and a neighbor lass amid a sudden departure and alleged financial settlement, followed by a Shakespeare Othello performance and a city council session approving warrants and actions to protect city funds after a bank failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dahlstrum
Gage
Justice Bradwell
Atlantic
Iowa
Charles M. Gage
Lahlstrum
Fifth Avenue
Monroe Street
Dahlstrom
Chicago
Cottage Grove Avenue
Iie
Dahlstrum
Journal
Lloyd
Brayton
Lowa
Charlie Bowen
Bowen
Charlie
Nellie
Scharff
Notice to creditors and debtors in Cass County Bank receivership
The undersigned receiver Yusovokt G. Sanne of Cass County Bank Atlantic Iowa announces an order of the District Court Cass County Iowa. Creditors must present claims by March 1 1894 and all debtors are urged to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County Bank
District Court of
Cass County
Towa
Atlantic Mim and Elevator Co
Yusovokt G. Sanne
Wjal
Casa County Bank
Athantic
Iowa
Atlantic City Council Bond Approval for H J Cavanaugh
In a special session on January 8 1894 the Atlantic council approved a 15000 bond for H J Cavanaugh to be filed with sureties W Wilder O W Brown R H Bailey J H Johnson C S Osborne and C P Meredith. The council also ordered payment of interest due January 1 1891 on the Atlantic Water Company's bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Eller
A. M. Perkins
Ames
Ll. L. Johnson
Omaha
Board of Supervisors
True Blue
G. A. B. Ball
Fred Flemminngton
W.D. Blaskwood
J. E Bruce
Des Moines
Dr. Jenkins
Council Chamber
City of Atlantic
Pressent
Eller
Stier
Wilkin
Hodgson
Southwick
Robertson
Christie
H. J. Cavanaugh
City Treasury
W. Wilder
O. W. Brown
R. H
Live Stock Market Report From Chicago Illinois 1894
Carcago Illinois January 9 1894 hogs receipts 25000 market opened slow to ten cents lower close slow five seconds lower some unsold estimate tomorrow 93000 prices mixed 6.05 5.40 good heavy 5.26 4.95 5.15 rough 5.10 cattle receipts 5000 Texans market lower beef cattle 3.25 5.35 veals 1.26 43.40 stockers and feeders 2.20 83 60 sheep receipts 14000 market weak Atlantic corrected daily at 2:30 PM 2t 80
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcano
Montague, & Co
Spangler & Brlington
Atlantic
Iowa
Wallis
Ork
Westering
Jan Roly Og
Aeneas
ROGS
World's Fair Fire Devastates Chicago Exposition
A large blaze struck the World's Fair grounds in Chicago on January 9, starting in the Casino and spreading to the Peristyle and Liberal Arts building. One firefighter died and several were injured amid collapsing structures. total exhibit losses not exceeding 100,000 dollars, with wider damage uncertain but substantial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Atlantic
Exposition Grounds
Music Hall
Saya
Casino and Son
Liberal Arts
William M Mackey
Engine Company No. 61
St Mary Hospital
Frederick Getz
Truck Company No. 16
Manufactures
Eugene Durand
Midway Plain Gunce
Wollman
Dac
Higinbothaim
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Levi Downs
Victoria Items
Frank Osen
Congregational Church
N. B. Middaugh
Mell Baker
W.H. Waree
Emory Mizner
Lancen Miller
D. M. Tillman
Massena
Tom Harris
Winterset
Fannie Beebe
Senate
Doc P. Calloway & Sons
Chas. M. Cox
Clara J. Walden
M. A. Butler
Pocahontas County
Ned Hodgkins
Theo. G. Stienke
Abe Block
John Moreland
Anita
Odd Fellows Lodge
Baker & Eshelman
Vennum Block
J. W. Emmert & Co
J.J. Burnea
Sixth and
Poplar
Carl Schrader
Manning
Carl
Hannah Slemmington
Lena Berg
M. E
A. S. Fraser
Etta M. Crowner
Brighton
Indianola
Atlantic Post Office
Phil. Southwick
Cleveland
J. C. Russell
Lahman
Wiota
Y. G. Turner
Neola
Williams
Maple Street
M. A. DeHusk
Alica Davenport
Griswold
Loverlgn
Philadelphia
Avoca
Council Bilutfs
H. L. Becker
Pat Shaunesy
Pat
Congregational Sunday School
Julian Phelps
Romeo Lawrence
John Rinehart
Secy
Lulu Hawks
Treas
Clarence Savery
Cecil Bailey
Wim, Phelps
Edna Hesselgrave
Gee, McCormick
John QO
W, Cary
D’ormond
Mr. D’ormand
the Moore
Edward N. Hoyt
Jago
Shakespeare
Agnes Fuller
Desdemona
Mr. Cosgrove
Cassie
Miss Crofton
Emelia
Ayes
Eller Stier
Finance Committee
H. J. Cavenaugh
Council Proceedings
Carcago, Ill
Autblantic
Ryo
Butch
Boston Poultry House
J.H. Riddlesbarger
Pompeii
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