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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1899

Page

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Eastern Stars Meet in Pleasant Atlantic Chapter Event

Golden Rule Chapter No 194 of the Eastern Star held a well received meeting with Grand Deputy Mrs Elia L Houghton of Red Oak inspecting the lodge Three candidates were initiated by officers and presented with the order's secrets The banquet followed with about ninety covers and guest attendees from Violet Burling Griswold Anita Elmwood and Atlantic areas The event wrapped with a social evening and notable guest attendance.

Golden Rule Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Elia L. Houghton Red Oak J. L. Winne T. W. Brown Fred Dawson L. E. Hollowell W. M E. M. Willard W. P C. R. Graham A. M Addie Case Con W. M. Myers A. C Ray C. W. Potter R. H. Shifkett Treas E. M Golden Rule Mabel Eva Jones Bertha Johnson Order Atlantic Chapter M. J. Davis J. C. Bohting W. B. Davis Peter Hopley L. C. Temple Margaret Hopley Eda Hopley Ruluh Morgan Alice McCarthy Annie Albright W. H. Pierce John Weaver E. 8. Phillips H. D. Sheets A. L. Alexander Ella Roberts America A. D Griswold B. D. Forshay Columbia Anita C. T., Campbell Elmwood Neb Ida Seems Silver Star Wm. Lyman Avna O. Temple M. E. Alverson

Atlantic boys climb Pike's Peak in tough ascent

Thomas I Whitney details a strenuous ascent by a group including Frank Bailey and Fred Reinig, with an old man and his son falling behind. As weather worsens to snow and sleet, the party pushes on to the peak then descends, finally reaching the bottom near 1 a m. Soldiers pass through en route to San.

Frank Bailey Thomas I. Whitney Pike's Peak Atlantic Boys Mr. Whitney Mr. Forsbay Surn Fred Reinig Lewis Lorimer

Local and Personal News from the City

A stream of short notices lists residents traveling visiting and returning from nearby towns. Names include A T Marvin, A Block, N R Rezner, S B Winchell, J M Wilwerding, C H Sauer, C W Needles, T F Musson, J H Mosier, E S Phillips, M G Weaver, and others. Local ads promote Ramblers bicycles, a for sale property, a warranted camera, and hardware fittings. A youth baseball game report notes Atlantic juveniles losing 10 to 15 at Griswold with a narrow, late rally. Griswold used first-nine players plus an Elliott player, while the local team is a pure boys squad led by Franklin.

Atlantic Griswold Franklin Elliott

Atlantic Triumph Over Harlan In Ragged 26–10 Ballgame

Atlantic defeated Harlan 26 to 10 in a sloppy afternoon contest marked by numerous errors and a fielding struggle. Lawler starred for Atlantic with six assists, four hits, and four strikeouts while holding Harlan to nine hits. base running by Atlantic was noted as the weakest element. The game featured strong Atlantic batting and shaky infield play with many misplays and errant judgments throughout the field.

Atlantic Harlan Lawler George Bruington Awozz Te

Divorce Petition Filed in Pleasant Township

An additional divorce suit was filed this morning in the clerk of courts. Brittie Mackrill seeks separation from W. Mackrill citing habitual drunkenness cruelty and insults since their January 18 1804 marriage. She requests $1300 alimony or the 40 acre farm in settlement.

Pleasant Township Brittie Mackrill Mackrill

Atlantic In Omaha Exposition Ties Local Citizens

A resident of Atlantic returning from Omaha reports on former Atlantic residents now thriving there. Harry Martin holds a good post in the Exposition Gallery on south 16th Street and enjoys city life. Henry Sauer has a top position with Armour & Co, overseeing the large storage plant on 12th Street.

Atlantic Omaha Harry Martin Exposition South 16 Th Street Henry Sauer Armour & Co 12Th. Street

Local residents mingle in city scenes and visits

Friday notes show F. J. Macomber from Lewis, Milt Smith to Shelby, and Minnie Smith visiting Annte. Fred Alexander advertises parlor papers and paints while Edgar Schofield from Griswold and John Berry from Maine drop by. Many others travel to nearby towns, attend weddings, visit relatives, and gather for church and social events amid a flurry of small town commerce and leisure.

Fred Alexander

Local residents in the city during visits and travel

Audubon resident L Rippy was in the city with Rev D C Jewell of Lewis and L H Griffith of Anita visiting yesterday and today. E C Thompson of Walnut came on business. Mrs John Bates from Lewis visited friends. William Funk and R W Watterman of Griswold were in town. Mrs G M Younglove returned home after extended visits in northern and eastern parts of the state.

McFarland Rhoda Vinnie Grace Lyman Mr. Sands Sarah L. W. Niles Atlantic National Bank Lumbermens Insurance Company Hiram Blake Minnie Massena James Dallas Carr Hartshorn Anita Charlie Blake Tommy Meredith Lewis Council Bluffs Lafe Simpson Brayton Fin L. Rippy Audubon Rev D. C. Jewell L. H. Griffith E. C. Thompson Walnut John Bates William O. Funk R. W. Watterman Griswold Henry Neimeyer Nice Hastings Neb H. B. Newcomb Otis Harpenberg Ernest Cotton Moses Brinkerhoff

Atlantic News Notes and Local Society Updates

A long list of Atlantic area social visits and comings and goings. Griswold, Hastings, Anita, Manning, Council Bluffs residents appear among visitors, with marriages, travel to Minneapolis and Lincoln mentioned. Also notes on a school board meeting, a G A R reunion plan, and minor local incidents including a barnyard injury and a surrey wheel mishap. A divorce petition by Viola Small against Coleman Small is filed with claims of desertion and cruelty.

Moreland Reinstated to Postal Service

Word reaches city that A. L. Moreland has been reinstated to his former postal position following a Civil Service Commission investigation. John R. Procter confirms the commission’s report that reinstatement will take effect July 1, 1899, though local post office officials have not yet heard formal notice.

A. L. Moreland Postal Service John R. Procter U.S. Civil Service Commission Moreland Post Office Department Post Office Civil Service Commission

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