Local and Personal News From the City
An assorted city news wrap lists visitors and residents: Dr Rishel of Lewis in town, Sheriff Card back from travel, T B Swan and wife to Council Bluffs, and many others visiting or returning from nearby towns. Highlights include the ball game Carson beating Avoca 9 to 4, various commencements, elevator road grader tests, and local civic notes. Distinct names include Fred Alexander, Rev Von Schenk, Maggie Myers, Miss Della Hunt, Geo Weighton, J M Schenk, Chas Warne, and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Swan
Council Bluffs
John Martin
Dexter
Otto
Maggie Myers
Anita
Danes Baptists Conference Train Trip From Elkhorn
Fifty one tickets were sold this morning to Elkhorn residents traveling to Blair Nebraska for the Danish Baptist annual conference. Revs Anker and Muller and Profs P Week and Andersen from Elkhorn College are aboard. Many students also joined for the weeklong meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn
Blair
Neb
Danish Baptist Annual Conference
Anker
Muller
P. Week
Anderrsen
Elkhorn College
Prison Term For Bedford Area Horse Theft Suspect
G. M. Thomas captured near Bedford and sent to Audubon for horse stealing was sentenced to two and a half years at Ft. Madison after his trial. Sheriff Jones transported him east on the flyer last evening. He is also wanted at New Market and Maryville Missouri and at Clarinda for robbing a hardware store before his long prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Madison
G. M. Thomas
Bedford
Audubon
Jones
New Market
Maryville
Clarinda
Last evening judges pick best answer to Steinke inquiry
J B Jones and Mat Duval chose Levi Spangler as third judge for Steinke clothing store problem about paying off debt by selling stock at cost while continuing business. Many answers were clever. John H Nelson's answer Never was deemed best, with C C Stalmaker's No man can pay it off by doing business in that way as second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Jones
Mat Duval
Levi Spangler
Steinke Clothing
John H. Nelson
C. C. Stalmaker
Lewis
Limestone well drilling at northeast creamery site
Found Limestone and Fred Anderson have drilled multiple wells in the region. Anderson plans about a hundred feet more depth to ensure good water flow at the new creamery corner. He has passed through soap stone and two limestone layers, first at 38 feet, 514 feet thick, now at about sixty feet deeper, aiming to finish soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Anderson
Stag Party Pranks For Ralph Wallace At Nichols' Drug Store
The eleventh grade staged a bachelor party for Ralph Wallace in his Nichols' drug store quarters. Percy Chase pretended to shave while Wallace was lured away up the street. A banquet table held buttered buns cold meats pickles ice cream cake and punch. Guests included Gail Garretson Asa Brown Fred Wilson D Boyle Jim Simonton and others with L Pine and D Boyle organizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wallace
Nichols
Percy Chase
Ralph
Gail Garretson
L. Pine
Asa Brown
Fred Wilson
G. Garretson
Jim Simonton
Ralph Aylesworth
D. Boyle
Atlantic Roller Mills Introduces Brownie Patent Flour
Zentmeyer Hoffman Reichstein last year bought the Atlantic mill property and installed roller process machinery, enabling eighty barrels per day. They produced four Brownie Patent flour trials that won over housewives and merchants, making the Brownie Patent the city’s leading flour. The mill runs day and night, but farmers have lagged in wheat delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zentmeyer, Hoffman & Reichstein
Atlantic
Atlantic Roller Mills
California Brother Visits East After Forty Years Away
Jesse Williams, brother of Mrs. John E. Moreland, left after a short visit at her home this city for Tulare, California. This is his second trip east since locating in California forty years ago. He last visited in this state thirty-two years earlier and eight years have passed since his previous return. He also saw relatives in Oxford during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConvill
J.C. Boyle
Massena
S-Alall
Reynolds
Enright
Chas. Warne
Bear Grove Township
Huntsville
Ill
O. L. Cutter
HI. G. Barnes
Elliott
R. H. Shifflett
Court House
Cass County
John H. Clark
Ndianola
Clark
Des Moines
R. A. Ide
Humbolt
O. N. Becker
Baby
Rev. Taylor
Griswold
Dr. Fgan
Ed Low
Clara Low
Lewis
Mae Coe
W. S. Everett
J. E. Everett
Randolph
Neb
M. H. Barlow
Omaha
F. P. Hocker
Audubon
Bluffton
Ind
Lydia Turner
Audubon High School
Philadelphia
Fred Anderson
Fred
W. Wulf
America
Copenhagen
Denmark
Hansen & Co
Atlantic Hotel
Mr. Wulff
Jesse Williams
John E. Moreland
Tulare
Cal
California
Piles Treatment Claims by Swayne's Ointment
An old newspaper advertisement touts Swayne's Ointment for piles. It describes intense nocturnal itching and moisture, bleeding ulcers when untreated, and claims of tumor removal and healing. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents. Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
DeWitt's Little Early Risers for relief from ailments
A vintage ad urging use of DeWitt's Little Early Risers to aid nature against constipation biliousness and stomach and liver troubles. Advertises the pills as purely vegetable with Vic Emmert & Co as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Vic Emmert & Co
Vic Emmert & C
City funds seek Ft Scott flagstone walk project
Citizens raised 206.75 for a city park stone walk led by P F O Connell and Phil Southwick. County to provide 100 for the fountain to 7th street segment. city covers the rest. A J Griffin to build and finish within six weeks of contract time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. O'Connell
Phil Southwick
Fountain
7Th Street
Court House
A. J. Griffin
Ft. Scott Kansas
Griffin
Chestnut
Whitney Walk
Seventh
Chestnut Streets
Lien Priority Case Reversed in Cass County
In Cass district W R Green judge, Townsend v White and Haver case reverses the lower court. The supreme court finds vendor’s lien priority valid when agreed before material furnishing, and establishes a mechanic’s lien for the plaintiff. The Whites sold land to Mary Haver, but default cleared the path for the plaintiff’s lien ahead of Whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Townsend
A. N
N.A. White
George
Mary Haver
Cass
W. R. Green
Granger
Mary M. Haver
George Haver
Supreme Court
District Court
Haver
Inventor Skiles Unveils Revolutionary Scale Bearing
Mr. R. M. Skiles of this city introduces a ball bearing attachment for scales portable from jewelry to railroad. The device removes friction and wear, enables accurate weighing, lowers manufacturing costs, and lengthens scale life. Patent secured with investor Chas Lederer, promising to render old scales obsolete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Skiles
Chas. Lederer
Skiles
Stuart circuit raises corn for India relief
Sunday services on May 23 led by Rev. G E Nichols from the Stuart circuit. He argued that God holds Christian communities accountable for India's suffering. About 500 bushels of corn were collected from Stuart and combined with local contributions, totaling nearly 1000 bushels to be shipped this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Nichols
Stuart Circuit
India
Stuart
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Rapid Relief
A sensational claim touts a “Mystic Cure” that supposedly cures rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. testimonial from T F Anthony, former postmaster of Promise City, Iowa, says one bottle plus two doses helped more than any medicine before, price five cents, sold by F Parsons & Co in Atlantic, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.F. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
Karl’s Clover Root Tea Promises Nervous Relief
A Hartford, Connecticut user reports dreadfully nervous distress and constipation, stating Karl’s Clover Root Tea quieted nerves and strengthened the system. She rapidly regained health and strength with the tea, noting it aided kidney and bowel trouble. Sold by Vic Emmert and M. J. Davis & Son in Lewis, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
S. A. Sweet
Hartford
Conn
Vic Emmert
M. J. Davis
Lewis, Iowa
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and Shilohs Cure Ad
An old newspaper ad urges treating burns and disfigurements with DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve sold by Vic Emmert Co and M J Davis Son in Lewis Iowa, warning against delay for cough hoarseness or croup with Shilohs Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Vic Empacr
M. J. Davis & Son
Lewis
Towa
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and Other Remedies Ad
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for skin troubles and recommends Shilohs Cure and Little Early Risers for coughs and stomach issues. It mentions Karl s Clover Tea and One Minute Cough Cure with Vic Emmert Co as seller in Lewis Iowa and cites testimonials from Thos Bowers of Crockett Texas Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Eammert & Co
Karl's Clover Root Tea and DeWitt's Salve Ad
An Iowa sales notice touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as a laxative that cleanses the blood and improves complexion, priced 25 cents and sold by Vic Emmert and M. J. Davis & Son in Lewis. It also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve from Vie Emmert & Co as a cure for piles and skin diseases, citing long past suffering ended by the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Emmert
M. J. Davis & Son
Lewis
Iowa
DeWitt
Vie Emmert & Co
Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming it soothes pain softens gums relieves wind colic and cures diarrhoea. A twenty five cent bottle is advertised with a Quasi date Jan 98 reference and a 10 cent Cascarets box as a liver and bowel regulator.
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Fred Alexander
S. Dr. Rishel
Wilken
Wil
Sheriff Card
Rambler and
Crescent Bicycles
Fred Alexander’s
E. Huchendorf
Geo. Murray
Harlan
W. C. Klippenger
Walnut
G. H. Thorley
Bassett
W. R. Simmons
Adair
Jake Klein
Hyer
Chas. Block
Frink
L. W. Stone
Jas. Green
L. D
W. J. Thomas
Menlo
Carson
Avoca
A. Carlsen
Rev. C. Carlsen
Iowa Holiness Association
Chautauqua Grounds
Goss
Brooklyn
Mae Scarr-Potts
Greenfield
Wm. Wilcox
T. W. Brown
J. M. Schenk
Geo. Conrad
J. Haver
Ed Burke
Maude Brewster
Carrie Martin
Maine
Smith County
Kas
P. Ayres
Macy
W. Sanford
Wahoo
S. Miller
Buffalo
N.Y
E. A. Caw
St. Paul A
Wis
W. A. Boggs
Byron McKinley
Grover Blackwood
Mr. Steinke
Chas. Hensley
T. R. Wallace
O'Neil
Jas. White
Chas Wornom
the Canning Co
Edith Martin
Lulu Harlan
A. K. Potter
Oscar L. Overholtzer
Cumberland
GC. L. Campbell
Mable Wilson
Miss Hicken
Andrew Kastner
Will Meaid
A. T. Thompson
F. M. Chapman
Julian Phelps
Red Oak
Anna Henderson
Mrs. Henderson
Roy Heaton
Lincoln
The
State University
Ella Boorman
J. H. Bell
Aurora
Wm. Nichols
Nebraska
Bailey
D. E. Lighty
Snyder
Col
Thomas Smith
Turkey Grove
Colorado
C. W. Curtis
Hattie
Marshal. Eller
Dick Reed
J. Underwood
Walker Bros. Barn
Robert
Warren
Council Bluffs High School
Marengo
Painter Knox
Wm. Lyman
Oakland
Steinke's Problem
Stag Party
Stone Walk
RG. Phelps
Isn
Ra Lee
Atlantic National Bank
Atlantic, Iowa
A. McWald
JA. McWaid
C. L. Brown
J. L. Henderson
R. Hannan
Chas
R. Hunt
G. Turner
T. G. Turner
L. W. Niles
H.L. Henderson
United States
Canada
ORCS
Nichols’ Bank
Postoffice
Europe
Gall
She US
Marvin's Music Store
Vic Emert
Thos. Bowers
Crocket
Texas
Enterprise
Soldy Vic Emmert
M.J. ‘Davia’ & Son
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