What He Saw at the Columbian Fair
J B Rockafellow chronicles two weeks at the Columbian Fair describing visits to Fishery and plate glass halls, the Washington miniature farm, Krupp guns, Swiss sandwiches, the Ferris wheel, Sousa music, and Liberal Arts. He notes Sunday opening as a failure, laborers wanting rest, and Chicago residents seeking church and recreation. He also observes transportation rates and local bills, with Mrs. Rockafellow and Hazel present. Mayor Whitney mentions Pomeroy relief talks and limited public funds amid recent dev astations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Rockafellow
Puck’s
Washington
Ile
Sousa
Liberal Arts
Machinery Hall
Rockafellow
Chicago
Harvesting season and local doings in county and vicinity
Harvesting is in full blast across the county. Lorah residents Mary Laartz and Archer visit. Lon Biddle and Ellen Slow ard wed at the bride’s home last Wednesday. Shirey works for Emmett Jansen. Neighbors Dan Thomas builds a new house. Emeline Essington from Extra visits Lorah. Lorahs win baseball at Braytons. wind damages hay stacks. Sunday school at Valley grows. Rev Crooks preaches there. Cumberland game Massena beats Cumberland. McGann and Matthews leave town. Miss Bales and friends stormed near Atlantic. Fred Low returns from the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Biddle
Ellen Sloward
Ben Shirey
Emmett Jansen
Emeline Essington
Extra
Lorah
John Kraack
John Laartz
Nels Wilson
Joseph Lewis
Cumberland
Massena
Robert McGann
Chas
Matthews
Eccene
Cora Bales
Jennie VanDerley
Maud Bales
Aida Hunt
H.D. Fitch
Atlantic
Miss Prait
Zada Breneman
Fred Low
West
Massena News Notes Mention Local Visits and Bridges
Southeast Massena reports visits from Mrs. Chas Willis and Mrs. Howe, plus Robt Murray in Cumberland. New subscribers and a push for a cistern and pump to prevent fires. Bridge district officials Breen and Ferry examined structures. A petition seeks a new bridge north of Gus Greenwaldt amid hot weather sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Thompson
Herstein
Gus Greenwaldt
Massena horse wins Saturday race over Anita
Massena’s horse defeats Anita in the Saturday event. Victor Johnson plans a new barn for Geo. Platt. Enid and Edna Siver Ston visit Creston. S. T. Thompson and family moved into a new home last week. Dr Spinney of St. Louis visits Herbert Hill. D. R. Grabill repaints the bank. A. A. Grimes gets a new top buggy. Rev. Bunce adds to his house. Merritt and Elmer Porter enlist in the First U. S. cavalry bound for Arizona. Uncle Johny Brewer visits his sister at Buck Grove. Inquiries about cigars from Grabill at citizens’ request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Massena
Victor Johnson
Geo. Platt
Enid
Edna Siverston
Creston
S. T. Thompson
Dr. Spinney
St. Louis
Herbert Hill
D. R. Grabill
A. A. Grimes
Rev. Bunce
Merritt
Elmer Porter
U. S. Cavalry
Arizona
Johny Brewer
Buck Grove
Mr. Grabill
Crops Flourish Amid Local News and Health Notes
Harvests look splendid and haying is in full swing as residents report various health concerns and community happenings. Mr Barmington’s hayrack accident leaves bruising but no broken ribs while Dr Cannon oversees recovery. Measles illness hits Mrs Noftiger. Dr Stults attends Aunt Malinda Judd as she slowly improves. Church construction proceeds with early materials on site and youth singing groups meet weekly. Naomi Neely is away and Effie Neely visits Anita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barmington
Dr. Cannon
Noftiger
Emma Stillwell
Chicago
Malinda Judd
Stults
Naomi Neely
Effie Neely
Anita
Mrs. Whited
Buck Creek Harvest and Local News Briefs
Buck Creek reports oats rusty and barley light as harvest comes. June and Grant Triplett return from a two week stay in the White City. Miss Dollie Shannon of Grove City visits with sister Mrs. H. F. Farris. Mrs. Byron Olney improving. Rev. Button of Omaha conducts League services Sunday night. John Heiken ill with measles. Annie and Jennie Adams and Willie visiting uncle W. P. Oakes. Heavy rain last Saturday did damage to corn and small grain. thermometer reached 102 degrees. Fred Odem seen in the area. Joe Lewis builds a new hay barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June
Grant Triplett
White City
Dollie Shannon
Grove City
H. F. Farris
Byron Olney
Rev. Button
Omaha
John Heiken
Annie
Jennie Adams
Willie
W. P. Oakes
Fred Odem
Joe Lewis
Franklin Township News Brief
Martin Ruain bought a new binder. Fall wheat is being cut. Mr Coate is home from the World's Fair. Wiota boys beat Cumberland 9 to 1 on the Fourth. Farmers began haying. Potatoes may be poor without rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Township
Martin Ruain
Mr. Coate
Wiota Boys
Cumberland Boys
Wiota
No News From Westphalen Still Missing in Atlantic Mystery
Rudolph Westphalen has vanished leaving a growing mystery. William Trede returned from Chicago reporting no sight of him. Many Atlantic residents are in Chicago making escape unlikely. Some believe Rudolph never left Atlantic with only 180 dollars. Dilley Rapier maintains he is safe and will return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Westphalen
William Trede
Chicago
Atlantic
Rudolph
Dilley Rapier
Division of Labor in a Gritty Town Tale
Dr Wilkin recounts a humorous scene where a group of men debate the times. A self-described sound Democrat quips that Republicans should manage finances while Democrats handle the whiskey, a line meant to illustrate dividing labor.
Pomeroy Sufferers Benefit Meeting Planned
Next Friday evening at 8 p m a meeting in the opera house will discuss raising money and commodities for the Pomeroy sufferers. The gathering, called by several gentlemen, urges Atlantic to act and contributions are to be freewill offerings as voluntary gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Atlantic
Elder Franklin's Mountain Retreat Sends Joyful News
Read Elder Franklin's letter from the mountains. The retreat proves rest and pleasure, and our friend the Doctor plans to return refreshed. He will preach more of those pile driver sermons in his vigorous style. Many friends are glad to hear of this grand outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Pomeroy cyclone relief funds acknowledged by bank
Pomeroy Iowa July 15 1893 FP H Wirring Son Atlantic Dear Sirs your favor of the 14th inst received and hereby acknowledge receipt of draft for 50 the amount contributed by your firm for the relief of the Pomeroy cyclone sufferers and I assure you the committee will use every effort to place these funds where they will do the distressed ones the most good In behalf of our citizens I extend to you their heartfelt thanks Yours very truly PomEnROY STATE BANK TREAS By E J Mastrerson Ast Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Iowa
H. Wirring & Son
Atlantic
Pomenroy State Bank
Treas
E. J. Mastrerson
Ast
Cleopatra and the myth of her charm and toothpaste
The text claims Cleopatra held power through personal charm and men’s submission, noting she talked pretty and showed her teeth. It mentions she used SOZODONT or a preparation with a different historical name, suggesting alternatives for her cosmetic regimen.
Bootleggers versus open saloon debate stirs local unrest
A terse political jab underscores a factional stance opposing a sanctioned open saloon. The speaker favors rough bootlegger conduct over formalized establishment liquor, framing the issue as a clash between illicit disruption and regulated commerce.
Atlantic Local Notes and Social Roundup
ADITIONAL LOCALS. Go to the Blue Front for California Fruit. New lines of purses at Fred Alexander’s Atlantic. Salvation Army jubilee Thursday night. Editor Butler of the Hampton Globe visiting family. Local business and travel notes with marriages, moves, and visits. A mix of civic notices, arrivals, and community events across Atlantic and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Alexander
Atlantic
Salvation Army
Yserzen
Antic
Meredith
Brayton
Butler
The
Hamton Globe
Three Wietad Houses Burned On South Side Track
Three houses owned by Frank H Whitney Levering Bros and John Stoodts burned on the south side of the track Monday night. Whitney may have $800 loss Levering Bros about $2500 and Stoodt $700. Ed Jones occupant of Stoodt house lost furniture. Jones moved in from the country in spring. Leverings suffered loss of beehive stock and machinery. Whitney house unoccupied. buildings insured except perhaps Whitney's. Fire likely started in Jones rooms and was discovered at midnight. Fire caused intense heat and flames with some contents saved, Leverings losing shipping accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Whitney
Levering Bros
John Stoodts
Whitney
Ed. Jones
Jones
Levering’s
Whitney’s
lLeverings
Bear Grove Township Primary Set for Aug 5 at 4 PM
J A B Myers chairman announces Bear Grove township will hold its primary at 4 o'clock sharp on August 5. He also states the township is entitled to six delegates instead of five as previously published in the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A
B. Myers
Bear Grove Township
Notice for probate of Vincent M. Conrad will
State of Iowa Cass County to whom it may concern appear at the courthouse Atlan tic Cass County Iowa on August 29 1893 at 9 o clock a m to attend the probate of the instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Vincent M Conrad late of Cass County deceased show cause why said will should not be admitted to probate testimony dated May 22 1893 and signed by Clerk Pelledl Deputy McConville Wji3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chapman
Mark Chapman
Walter Chapman
Frank Chapman Jr
Edward Chapman
Pearl Chapman
Phuintil
Atlantic
Iowa
Bertha Lueht
District Court
Cass County
Ilowa
State of
Towa
Ferdinand Brown
Brown
Caroline
Caroline Brown
Pirrow
Efannie Chapman
Fannie Chapman
Caroline Pirrow
Merdinand Brown
Fatime Chapman
Gass County
Nash, Puruis & Green
Lowa
Court House
Vincent M. Conrad
Ee Pelledl
W. H. McConviLu
Beache Promotes Bargain Goods From A. G. Beach’s Ad
An old merchant, A. G. Beach, advertises a keen bargain in goods, noting his instinct for value and inviting customers to compare prices and offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Beache
Mr.Beach
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Jew Davis
Hampion Learing
GALE
Levi Downs
Bull Creek
Lorah and Vicinity
Mary Laartz
Henry Wilson
Len Everett
Mrs. Jansen
Dan Thomas
L. D. Rich
Braytons
Crooks
Valley House
Chas. Willis
E. Willis
Robt
Murray
Craven
Telegraph
Daniel Breen
Frank Ferry
Lulu Snelson
Corning
Snelson
Glen Wissler
C. W. Hersteins
Bert Hill
Buck Creek
Westphalen
Division OF Labor
Cleopatra
Sherm
California Fruit
Dr. Gardenier
Claude Cappellar
Victor
EE. O. Culver
Maine
A. Lastine
Charlie Everitt
Mrs. Martin
Carroll
Sam Martin
Ed. Burke
Lars Johnson
Elkhorn
Andy Harper
Lcke
James H. Carter
Ida Wilson
Nels Christensen
Luke
Hank Gillett
John Petty
Our City
Roy and
Lloyd Neff
Shelby County
T. D. Carson
Bear Grove
Mrs. Willey
Rob’t Marshall
Lewis
Marvin’s Music Store
Fred Alexander’s
Wm, Kreamer
Chas. Warnum
Walnut
J. A. Mc Waid
Keer Clovis
Belle Alexander
Los Angles
George Jiliich
Oxford
Bagster
Hal Conrad
Ed Johnson
Second and Locust
J. M. Keeley
Correctionville
Jennie
Matta Hopley
Chas. Zion
Odgen
Utah
al. Tharnish
H. Boysen
Kimbalton
A. Boysen
Harlan
Everitt Smith
Black’s
Lena Sharf
Singer Sewing Machine
Peter Johnson
Reddy” Faber
Pon of
Stuart
J. Vredenburg
Crest
B. Mills
Muncie
Ind
W. C. Moyer
Meyer
Wilber Meyers
Congregational Church
C. W. Curtis
Hight
Presbyterian Church
G. Steinke
W. A. Dobson
Marion
Mr. Dobson
George L. Dobson
J. H. Cannon
J. W. Hutton
Ohio
Jim
Vicinity
Liberal Commission
Wanamaker & Brown
Philadelphia
Frank O’brien
Sammy Reed
O’brien
Theo. G. Steinke
P. T. Barnum
Dr. Mosher
Wtf
Emma _ S. looley
Phan. Til
Michael Hurley
Elizabeth Hurley
Stephen J. Clark
B. Patterson
Ella J. Patterson
Charles 8. Patterson
Kate Patterson
Henry B. Patterson
Willia A. Patterson
Jessie E. Patterson
Joseph P. Steele
Sarah Alice Steevie
Charles H. Steele
JouNn H Woop
Cedar Rapids Business College
Cedar Rapids
Creston Business College
Creston, Iowa
St. Joseph Business University
ST. Joseph, MO
Weed
Palmer
E. Cunninchamn
Wayne
Neb
Doctor Rea
Southern Medical Institute
Louisville
Park Hotel
Rea
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