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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1893
Page
6
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Local notes report many Sunday activities and visitors. Residents include Henry Troupe, Charlie Weaver, and Eddie Switzer with various illnesses and chores. Congregational and Methodist services, school closing, picnics, and a family outing at a show are noted. Drowned chickens, a dog bite incident, and bridge forecasts also appear among the community updates.
Wool prices drop about three cents per pound from last year. George Martin sold wool at sixteen cents per pound. Thomas Bell reported one steer killed and another crippled by lightning last week. Denie Breen visited last week and plans two new county bridges north and south of Bell school house. Nellie Rae returns from Corn ing academy after a year away. Mrs B Hill Miss Wilson and Mrs Moore will go to the World's Fair soon. Kate Symonds closed her District No 8 school June 9. James Ford killed a wolf by poisoning its lamp-kill carcass. Louis Johannas hosted a dance in their new barn Friday night.
Residents and visitors fill the week with calls and travels from Fontanelle to Cumberland. Names include Jake Wessler Mrs Herstein and Mrs Mc Laughlin Arthur Bennett Chas Tompson Daugharty A H Willis Tangworthy boys Chris Herstein and Capt Huff. Supervisors Breen Biggs Mountain inspect a new county road between Victoria and Massena. schools close the 23rd with teachers seeking rest and ideas in Des Moines and the White City.
Tidy social roundup records visits and gatherings around Atlantic. Ties include T. W. Brown and wife guests of John Gentle, Muriel Stoner visiting her aunt Mrs. Cliff Ballard, and Mrs. Baker with Mrs. Rich visiting Mrs. Jansen. Local young folks attended Sunday school in Five Mile Grove and George Tripp hosted a Friday evening gathering.
Herman Johnson's wife is very sick. Fred and August Seaman began plowing corn crossways. John Cleveland buried his baby recently. Farmers have mostly finished first plowings as corn remains small. Many lineaments are heard across the country. Hay will be scarce this year. Early potatoes look good, late ones just coming up. A pink at Den Canaway's on June 20 featured a day and night platform dance. all attended and had a good time.
A sociable hosted by the ladies of the Christian church on Wednesday evening at Amen Allen's drew about one hundred forty attendees and added 30.00 to the treasury. Rev. Coons will preach next week. Mrs. Allen has improved after illness. Corn appears healthy though some fields still unplanted. Wheat yields are good with notable springs. A sociable is planned at Mr Stil lings' next Tuesday. Tommy Burke reports exceptionally nice wheat despite late rains.
Mayor Boggs opened court Saturday to investigate a gentleman showing signs of intoxication. The last son of the offender was involved. Ada Dean returned from school. The four year old son of Mrs Minnie Merritt is dangerously ill from mumps and measles plus a cold. Rev E E Reed of Griswold Presbyterian will exchange pulpits with Atlantic Presbyterian next Sunday.
Johnny Grane Carl and Archy Car son have the measles. The Sunday school picnic is postponed. John McAfee of Washington township Sundayed with uts Sunday. Bethel people had a basket picnic. Children day exercises held at Congregational church. Miss Maggie Graham closed her school at No 9 Friday. Miss Maggie Bell returned home from Pawnee Neb. A Fourth of July picnic is being talked of. Seb Baker and family Massena visited Mrs Baker Sunday. Christian Endeavor Bethel gave a social Saturday evening. Mrs Sam Stone Atlantic visited her parents Mr and Mrs J H Wallace last week. A Sunday school organized at Clark's Grove with Ida Wallace superintendent and Bertha Prall secretary treasurer.
Frank Osen of Galion attended church here last Sunday. J S Joyce hosted a supper for English guests last Tuesday. Smoky Hill youth must start early to reach Buck Creek League. W P Oakes gave a farewell supper to English friends last Saturday. John Joyce welcomed them, Barrow thanked guests. Rev Charles of Lewis attended Sunday school. Willie Joyce has been ill. Charley Bales and family visited last Sunday. Mrs Bent Marrow on sick list. G M Triplett closed No 3 school term with ice cream and candy. Young America went home happy. John Swinburn of Prairie Rose seen nearby often. what is the attraction John?
Rain Friday night caused crop damage and fence washout as the Troublesome creek rose higher than in years. Residents report hay racks and watering troughs moved by floodwaters, with additional notes on social visits, a barn construction boom, and a weekend horse race at Brayton.
The Andrews Opera Company opened a week of comic opera in Keokuk Iowa May 9 1803 with Fra Diavolo before a packed house. The libretto and tuneful brilliancy impressed the audience as Miss Marie Roe Grace Hale J Campbell and Wm H West received praise. Ed Andrews provided audience-pleasing comedy while the full orchestra offered strong support.
William Baughman and wife returned from Nebraska where they found a cheerful outlook. Superintendent C W Moyer spent a few days in Griswold this week. B R Driggs returned from the Fair. A F Rickey and wife left for Chicago on June 17. Theo IT Brown and wife and son Paul plan a June 21 trip. M C Wilcox entertains himself during dull days with mumps.
The city buzzes over Fra Diavolo with the Andrews Opera company and a full orchestra set to perform at the opera house tomorrow night. Local figures report ticket sales strong as residents, including notable guests from Griswold and Des Moines, anticipate the musical event and related concerts.
T P Brown of Griswold is appointed postmaster as part of Iowa and South Dakota fills twelve vacancies. The Griswold race drew strong partisan backing with J C Bryant backed by Chase and DeLane, while Brown faced opposition and a request to delay from Ex Congressmen, case not halted.
Last Saturday night Mrs Frank Cain was presented with an elegant chamber set by her lady friends and neighbors. Speeches were made, the gathering was delightful, and guests left with pleasant memories and the quip Gone to feed the cat. Frank Cain also shared a congenial moment with attendees.
James Jones drives Benton to Anita and Franklin assessing corn along the highway. He estimates 50 000 bushels in the crib, suggesting a large national surplus if supplies hold. Jones is reputed to have sound grain judgment.
Milfred Myers sold five hogs at six cents per pound the other day. His shift from eight cents under his preferred party hints at waning political enthusiasm despite a democratic leaning.
P B Pilmer of Lincoln was in town recently and favored THE TELEGRAPH with a visit. He is described as a sound county man and a successful farmer.
Ed Long reports severe cutworms affecting his corn crops in Bear Grove. The item records a local farmer's grievance about pest damage.
Special from Logan & Co. to Spangler & Brillington, Atlantic Iowa, notes a quiet wheat market with money tight. July and September wheat show a 70 cent gap, depressions due to harvest and lack of confidence. Corn rises then weakens on realizations, oats lack notable features, and provisions ease as packers sell ribs and lard. Market gossip cites dull cables, European crop prospects, and heavy New York wheat clearances. Berlin drought damage and duty suspensions loom. Rail and commodity stocks weaken.
Hogs receipts reach 12 000 with 5 000 left over as market remains steady. Heavy hogs run 6 20 650 and a 19 000 estimate for tomorrow. Cattle receipts total 5 500 with market steady. Hog receipts at South Omaha 8 000 and at Kansas City 10 000. Atlantic market update notes June 20 1898 correction at 2 30 P M.
Lincoln resident Veteran Allen arrived in town and met Tur at the Telegraph, sharing ideas and garnering a warm reception. The elderly man impressed with a youthful demeanor, making him a welcome visitor in the sanctum.
A bold dental patent ad urges readers to use Sozodont to remove the snag and begin treatment at once. It claims the mouth would stay healthy and teeth sound if used promptly. The message targets individuals with toothache and emphasizes immediate action.
To Cleanse The System Effectually get gently when costive or sluggish to permanently cure habitual constipation to awaken the kidneys and liver to healthy activity without irritation to dispel cold or fevers use Syrup of igs.
Notice to appear at the Cass County Iowa courthouse in Atlantic on August 29 1893 at 9 o clock a.m. to probate the instrument claimed to be the last will and testament of Vincent M Conrad deceased. Official signature Ambrose Pellet Clerk of the District Court W L McConaville Deputy.
Notice to all concerned to appear at the Atlantic court house Cass county Iowa on August 6 1893 at 9 am to attend probate of the last will and testament of Eli Clayton deceased. Show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated May 27 1893 Ambrose Pellet Clerk of Dist Court W H McConville Deputy.
Claus Kreambeck administrator appointed for the estate of Jurgan Vogt of Cass county Iowa. Creditors asked to present claims for allowance and all indebted persons to make immediate payment. Dated May 27 1893.
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