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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1898

Page

12

Local and Personal News From Atlantic Week Past

Local and personal notes from Atlantic detail visitors and residents: Fred Alexander’s bicycle and supplies, Miss Myrtle Smith and Miss Anna McGrath visiting nearby towns, Dr. Rishel and family in the city, and Mrs. W. H. Barnard from Des Moines. Notes cover arrivals, departures, expositions, dental work by Williams & Hunt, and community happenings including births, deaths, and social visits.

Huchendorf T. W. Treat Geo. Lyon Emma Potter Des Moines Tom Wallace J. G. Rishel Lewis W. H. Barnard City Anna McGrath Omaha Robert Judd Franklin Township Dr. Nichols J. M. Briggs Zaela Anita Atlantic Ruth Anna Bessie Knudson Maine C. C. Lindner Oskaloosa Grandpa Gilmpie Carrie Pratt H. M. Boorman Clarence Gronen Davenport W. A. Neely L. C. Temple W. B. Davis Mesdames James Jones Aene Ritchart Myrtle Williams T. G. Turner Austa Bell Pleasantville Misa Myrtle Jordan Wiota Stuart

Mrs J E Ballentine Dies After Illness at 606 Spruce Street

Mrs J E Ballentine of 606 Spruce street died at noon after four months illness. Funeral will be Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at the residence with Rev W M Dudley officiating. Interment at Wiota cemetery. Masons of Exira invite Masons of Atlantic and Audubon and families to basket picnic at Melliman's grove Exira next Thursday July 28. Atlantic Masons will join. Atlantic City band to provide music. Depart 11 15 a.m. and return about 9 90 p.m.

Grace Harlan Henderson Des Moines Belle Lyman Chas, Hull Atlantic Lansing Misses Smith Creston Lewis Mis. Elton al Gray East Sixt W. M. Dudley Irk Atlantic Band Linnie Gregg Jonesburg Grant County Ind Iowa Hugh Crawford Bloomington Neb Will Cartwright J. E. Ballentine Spruce Street Wiota Cemetery Masons Exira Audubon Melliman's Grove Atlantic Masons Atlantic City Wusic

Common Ground for Christian Thinkers Remains Elusive

Dr. Hill of Atlantic Iowa addressed a Portland audience on common ground for Christian thinkers. He argued systematic theology alone cannot yield the creed and urged humility and reliance on Christ’s teachings as the shared authority. He warned that free thought must submit to God, and that character is the universal solvent of values.

Christ God

Editorial notes on war talk and US action in Cuba

The piece comments on American need to protect Spain’s island possessions, praises early war successes at Santiago with thousands of prisoners and ships, and notes American enterprise could transform Cuba. It lauds the Monterey and US ships, mentions weather impacts on farming, and mocks German market fears as US forces pursue Manila, Porto Rico, and broader campaigns with bold naval resolve.

Cuba Manila Dewey Miles Porto Rico Santiago

Homecoming of Wallace Hodge After Railroad Wreck

Wallace Hodge, a cavalryman wounded in a railroad wreck en route to the front, arrived from Kansas City for recovery. He expects to rejoin his company in about five weeks, aided by crutches. Advertises Electric Bitters as a tonic for nerve and bodily ailments. Also notes a Derby exchange between two Irishmen with a jovial family update.

S. S. Winchel Franklin Township Colfax H. Chittenden Marne Lena Weeks Guthrie Center W. J. Hutton Parker Gillette Chas Block Minnie Muttie South Omaha Birdie Newman Jake Klein QO. K. Scofield Cloak and Suit Co Omaha Scofield’s Hood Wallace Hodge Kansas City Vic Emmert & Co

General Grant Council Before Fort Donelson Attack

An ex army officer recalls Grant's wartime council at Fort Donelson where a deserter arrives. Grant proceeds to challenge six day rations and press for an immediate assault, arguing troops intend to retreat if kept idle. The anecdote contrasts surface strategists with true battlefield judgment.

Fort Donelson Grant

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Gonrad Shoe Store Fred Alexander's E. Archer Myrtle Smith Walnut McCulloch Elliott Alice Hopper Williams Cousin Gertie Barnard Harlan and Vicinity Fred Alexander Geo. Pennell Westbrook C. A. Meredith Corydon Geo. Gould Davyenport Margaret Hopley R. H. Shiflett C. W. Harris Missouri Valley Jessie Fenton E. Auchendorf B. R. Wasson Harlan Mayme Connor J. A. McWard Myrle Spokane W. B. Forrester Williams & Hunt Wtf Snelson Clear Lake Massena Ublic Crystal Lake Ed. Hamlet Extra Amon H. Dacken Cedar Street P. E. Holmes Massena Echo Dixon Bel Eliowene Delahoyd Chas. Cardie Chicago Doan Epworth League Walter Haynes Ray Asay Dr. Plunketts Mr. Hendee Royal Hudspeth Miss O. Carlson Omahby J. H. Johnson C. L. Brown Conrad Eiler Maude Bailey Adair F. E. Brainnard John H. Norton Cora White Margaret Bell Nellie Mullin Della MclLaughin Rude Lorenzen Oe Bluffs A. L. Allen Washington County Robert Maxwell Birdie Bell Laura Franklin Winterset A. Lathrop Council Bluffs Wyoming Pearl Peters Larcoxie Mae Hebing Annie Hodge Carroll L. T. Eldredge Albion Mich Maple Street Mable Woodward Chas. Horn Eugene Johnson Frank Winston Pawnee E. J. Strong Chestnut Street Alice Aldrich Galesburg J. Bs. Aldrich J. D. Brown Cripple Creek Gerberich Locust Street Gus Lindell Linn Street J. A. Turnbull Elgin ‘Creamery Company L. A. Cote Broadway Washington Streets W. J. Rogers Kansas Mr. Cote W. A. Fritz Pantaloons Dal Fred Alexander’s Aiasante Picnic Dr. Hill National Congrege Council Portland, Oregon Wirnoot Spain Sam McKinney United States Wonndeer Manilla Monterey Pacific North Pole Jessons Scucey Cristobal Colon Schley Atlantic National Bank Monty Reservisom Bank Vizase U. S Tases Pd National Bank Cass T.G. Turner I. M. Boorman Notary Public A. McWarp Henversor Cuas, Buocs Mort Derby Pat Silf Oi'vya O'Grady New York World Theo. G. Steinke
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