What Our Reporters Saw and Heard Wednesday and Thursday
Wednesday notes show Kirk Walker of Lewis visiting the city daily measles outbreaks in the northwest, marriage license issued to Samuel Hunt and Louise Durr, and many locals like Jim Lockcoup and Uncle John Eller in town. Measles, weather shifts, and various visits fill the brief report from Lewis Independent era society news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Hunt
Louise C. Durr
Lafe Young
Les Moines
John Cater
Anita
O. S. Martin
Atlantic and Griswold highlights reported in The Daily Telegraph
Articles note visits by multiple Atlantic residents to Griswold and Des Moines, land investments in Audubon county, property purchases for summer development, and a Bahamas Jamaica tour. Also mentions Atlantic Knights of Pythian lodge initiation in Walnut, postmaster appointment for Atlantic, and local political commentary on G. W. Jordan’s activity in The Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Scott
Isaac Dickerson
Atlantic
Griswold
Lewis
David
Samuel Dean
Shelby County
Audubon County
E. H. Ackerman
Karmer
Lewis Independent
F. H. Crombie
Des Moines
Atlantic Knights of Pythian Lodge
Walnut
Porterfield
D.8. Crain
J. Davis
Anita Republican
Audubon
Will O’connel
Extra
J.B. Rendleman
Grey
Fred Hepp
Brayton
Jacob Blom
Audubon Co. Journal
Frank Q. Jackson
THE
Telegraph
Jrank
Weathered Notes on People and Local Happenings
A roundup of short items notes illnesses and weather, visits and travels of numerous residents including John Findley Peter DeMars Mrs. Langdon and many others. trains on time, concerts planned, business trips, teaching positions, carload shipments, and local social events across Atlantic and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Findley
Peter DeMars
Dr. Coup
Brayton
Our City
City Council Special Session Met March 18 1893
Atlantic city council met in a special session with Mayor Wallace and nine councilmen. Minutes from March 7 were read and approved with reports on Linn sidewalk and city officers’ time. Various motions passed including payment to H J Cavanaugh for stationary and warrants on electric light and general funds. Meeting adjourned to March 20 at 7 p.m. A M Nipper, City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
City of Atlantic
Wallace
Parker
Eller
Hodgson
Wilkin
Robertson
Southwick
Butler
Dickerson
Linn
H. J. Cavanaugh
Yeas
Carried
A. M. Nipper
Atlantic City Council Adopts Snow Removal and Fees Ledger
City of Atlantic holds adjourned session March 20 1893. Brenan Mayor Wallace and councilmen discuss a $109.50 fee to T R Wallace and lien actions of $150 on lot 6 block 57 and $1.05 on west half of lots 4 5 6 block 96 for snow and ice removal. Finance committee to review reports. new council organizes with Wilkin as mayor pro tem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciry of
Atlantic
Brenan
Wallace
Parker
Eller
Wilkin
Robertson
T. R. Wallace
W. W. Hedges
Marshall
A. M. Nippin
Electric Bitters advertised as a universal remedy
The advertisement proclaims Electric Bitters as a pure medicine that cures liver and kidney diseases impurity related skin problems malaria fevers and digestive complaints. It guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer and lists Palmer and Findley’s drug store as the seller offering 60 cents and 1.00 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer & Findley
Bucklin and arc salve and patent medicine ads
An array of old time medicinal advertisements extoll Bucklin Arnica Salve and DeWitt patent cures. Claims include relief for cuts bruises sores and piles with money back guarantees. Also promotes Dr Kline nerve restorer Castoria and Castoria endorsements and local druggist sales notices.
Kingston Jamaica Fashion Frontier Rising in Popularity
Embossed leather trimming and color finished designs appear as novel fashion items. Lane's Moiticine promenades health claims while De Witt's Sarsaparilla and Palmer & Findley's products are touted for cleansing liver and bowels as remedies. Public notices mention Walter Q. Gresham and shifting political expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Palmer & Findley’s
Castoria Pitcher Ad Promotes New Discovery
A local testimonial promotes Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung trouble. J 3 Wilson of Sharpsburg Pa and Robert Barber of Cooksport Pa praise the remedy after failures with other treatments. Three trial bottles offered at Palmer Findley s drug store. large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Clay St
Sharpsburg
Dr. King
Robert Barber
Cooksport
Palmer & Findley’s
Early American Advertisement Bundle at Boston Shop
A juvenile survey by Washington at age eight offers $100 as prize. An English dry goods co operative run by women reports last year’s profit of $25,000. Dr Kaufmann’s Medical Work priced at six cents for mail order with three 2-cent stamps. Address A P Ordway & Co Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Eadi
Darrente
Lew
Rhea
Montgomery, Agt
Atlantic
Iowa
Old Montgomery
Pennsylvania
Swickley
Penn
Chamberlain
Knapp
Ph. G
Emmert & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Weekly Telegraph
Conrad Shoe Store
Oxfords
B.C
Kirk Walker
City
Jim Lockcoup
B. Briskham
F. Mulder
Montgomery County
Geo. Norria
Robby Fisher
Fr. Fisher
Royal Hudspeth
Council Bluffs
J. W. Cuykandal
Locust Street
Albert Tharnish
Carroll
Walter Collins
Chicago
Chas Kennedy
Omaha
Mra. A. C. Dire
Denver
Colp
Gus Tostiven
J. A. Schrock
Guthrie Center
Theo. G. Steinke
N. N. Jones
BR. G. Phelps
Mrs. Phelps
A. A. Mickel
Maple Street
A. F. Rickey
James O’conner
John Short
Rock Island
Postmaster Chase
Daily Telegraph
Washington
Chase F. Chase
California Fig Syrup Co
G. W. Jordan
EH. Willard
del Walker
Massena
M. Christensen
Irwin
Geo. Griffen
E. Rosch
Tony Christensen
Kansas
Ed. Snouffer
Orville Black
John Peters
Albert Harvey
Fred Schulbut
Isaac Woorley
William Woorley
Baggagewan Riley
Thea Flinn
Atkinson
Kan
Geo. Snyder
Boston
Groves
Goodland
O. W. Rich
Dave Wortman
Adair County
Grant & Wortman
Frank Burke
Swolley Flats
North Locust Street
J.C. Anderson
Great Hook Island
China Fallendorf
Hopley
Hannah Gittens
Pleasant Township
Myra Holaday
Maud Bales
Cumberland Express
J. W. Hutton
Gracie
Free Press
Chaste Briggs
West Liberty
Gero
Logan
Wed Oak
Te Park Hotel
O.S. Martin
Taylor Groner
Davenport
West Side
D. A. Peters
Dave
York
Tim Morrisey
Nebraska
Pete
Melvin Reynolds
Walnut Street
Melvin
F. IL. Whitney
Elmer Willits
Mr. Dittman
Second and Poplar
Jessie Noble
Plattsmouth, Neb
D. Findley and Family
Torbett Concert Co
P. W. Buchanan
Jack Gillett
Twelfth and Poplar Streets
Odem
Shaw & Crombie
Chipper
Chas, Mosebey
M.S. Mullins
John Vetzer
W. Dickerson
Maine
6Th and
A. M. Brown
Howell
Chestnut Street
George Tostevin
John Mandelkow
John
H.G. Curtis
Anita Republcan
Stuart
Rock Island Road
Avoca
J. M. Simms
Iowa City
Medical
State University
Edith Thalia Warrener
Kentucky
Pennsylvania House
mMesdames Walker
Crain, Roberts, Myers and Bruner
Walker
George Haver
Citizens Bank
Tim McEarry
Tim
Messrs
Hedges and
Whitney
Hedges
Charles F. Chase
Senate
Tom Bowman
Register
Goodenoush
Memphis
St. Louis Browns
Thursaday
Kedron Commandery
EB. Hutchins
C. L. Brown
J. A. Garver & Co
G.O. Thompson
M. E. Church
Bermuda Islands
J. M. Hill
Labor
Fremont County
Myr
Cass
Colfax
Stier
Christie
A.M. Niprer
Herve
H. G. Curtis
Tyorney St Law
D-W
A. P. Macomber
H. V. McGregor
Levi Downs
Geo
M. Lyon
Attorney AT Law
Eilger
W. F. Graham, M. D
Emmett
Maple St
Rockafellow
Scott
Actgeneys AT Law
Bostedo
Robert Peck
T. B. Swan
Atiqualy AP Law
Patens
Postofice
CH. McCless
Maria
Lowa
Atlantic, In
Exchange
Bucklin
Lowell
DeWitt
Bermuda
Kline
Kine
Arch St
Phila
J. Wilkes Booth
Boston Herald
Castoria
Palner & Findley's
James Lambert
New Brunswick
Ewmert & Co
W.M. Nichole
Centerville
Emmert &Co
Pitcher’s Castoria
Lane
Kingston
Jamaica
Kemp
Rochester Herald
Walter Q. Gresham Ough
Guarin
Montgomery
Atlantis
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