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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1896
Page
10
Local column lists residents visiting in the city from distances such as Walnut and Shelby and travelers to Chicago and Des Moines. Mentions include Dr. Lyon Emmett and J. B. Hodgson with several residents returning from trips, plus social events at Trinity church and a tea hosted by Mrs. Cappellar.
The Melphomene club entertained guests at the Curtis home on Thursday with a feast described as a feast of reason and flow of soul. Delicate ices cakes and coffee were served from fine china as guests found Macbeth quotes at their plates. The host led off responses with D M Reynolds and T J Noon with others contributing in song and jest. The evening ended in high spirits and late hours.
A roundup of Atlantic city movements includes P E Boyle en route to Des Moines for a state convention, Conductor Lemon and family returning from Avoca, Mre M J Liebstein visiting Mrs M B Israel, and John McMenamin heading to Detroit for the A O H meeting. Local incidents include jail painting, an injury at the waterworks, a man jailed for a Fourth of July razor incident, and a Lewis transfer of the Western Mail to Prof. Beedle. Also noted are lectures at local churches, Hood's remedies advertisements, and a cordial gathering honoring Rev L C Bishop with family history, plus a buggy accident injuring Miss Sadie Allen and Mrs Roberts near Morton. The Atlantic Christian church decor marks 1866-1898 with Rev J R Kirk leading prayers as Rev Hill recalls his first sermon.
Yesterday morning Rev. E. 8. Hill reviewed his memoir Experience of thirty years in the ministry in one neighborhood. The talk drew many old settlers and church members who recalled incidents from the past despite the extreme heat as the Grove City audience filled the church.
Prominent Nebraskan Judge E Frank Brown predicts Republican victory over Bryan for president and notes Bryan's perceived weakness within his own party. He cites Bryan's silver advocacy for pay from the silver league, doubts about popularity in Nebraska, and asserts Nebraska will favor McKinley. Also reviews shipbuilding trends under party rule and a July crop report summary with brief ad note for Dr Kay's Renovator.
Announcement proclaims Prof. Mayne Arnold as the leading practical optician in Atlantic and Cass County, offering free consultations until August 1, 1896. Crowds from surrounding areas seek examinations, with testimonials from doctors and prominent residents backing his skill and extensive spectacles stock.
The minds of the incredulous admire Professor Arnold s superb appliances and his long experience aiding those seeking his services. Visit his optical parlors to have eyes fitted with spectacles. He makes no charge for examination and seldom fails to give relief. He employs no peddlers or agents and has no shop salesmen.
Beware of fraudulent eye doctors while Prof Mayne Arnold, noted Iowa vision specialist, opens an office at Poplar and Fourth Streets. He denounces impostors, warns about untrustworthy claims, and invites the public to seek his scientific, rational, and affordable methods for defective or injured eyes.
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