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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1893
Page
6
Undisputed headquarters of the Western world for silks dress goods and more announce new stock. The store reports two weeks of purchasing from scene commission jobbing importing and manufacturing houses and offers popular goods on counters. Keen buyers are urged to visit daily for fresh interests.
Elias Willis conducted business in Cumberland Saturday and Rev E Voorhies from Bridgewater made calls. Dr Dodge of Massena visited Sunday. Miss Sade McFarland and Estelle Murray met Saturday. Township meeting approved nine months of school for 1893 94. Rogge won sub-director. Emma Langworthy to teach L Dressler and Ida to teach the winter school. Myra Holliday to teach west of Massena. Smeltzer as director. Calla Langworthy to teach Kauffman school in Victoria. Mrs Greenjyvaldt improving. C W Herstein recovering. Excuses for light news due to spring work.
Miss Langworthey will teach in district No 6 this summer. Miss Kate Symonds will teach the Devore school. W D Bell is installing a wind driven water system for home use. Robert Bagshaw sold cattle last week and later was thrown from a horse injuring his arm. W D Bell bought a horse from A Bush. Bagshaw’s injury from the horse accident left him severely hurt but he is recovering. Mr McGaff plans to stay with James Bell next summer to farm land.
J D Sheets has the mumps. Mrs Baker reports her barn finished. Dan Catlow started for Barrington Illinois last Wednesday. Mrs John Bollen has been very sick the past week. May Myer and Nannie Williams closed schools at 1 and 83 Friday. Wallie Link is sick and to his home north of Lewis. Social at the parsonage Friday night March 31. Mr R L Wallace of New Sharon Iowa teaching at Clark's Grove returned home Tuesday. Misses Alice Myrtle and Burt Mountain arrived home from Des Moines where they attended Drake University. Obituary The people of Bear Grove were shocked by the sudden death of Isaac J Noyer. He left his daughter's home on Friday morning March 17 apparently in good health intending a visit to Ohio. He reached Atlantic Friday and was stricken with paralysis dying at the Occidental hotel the next morning. Born October 6 1834 in Monroe county Ohio he married Catherine One March 26 1854 she died January 2 1893. They had three children born to them only one survives him. He joined Indiana regiment at outbreak of the late war and was patriotic and fought bravely. He was not active in the Methodist Episcopal church yet remained faithful in his Christian duties and leaves a good testimony.
Born to Mr and Mrs Ed a fine boy. D W Paine reports a streak of bad luck this spring. Gold Hill people plan Saturday meeting to discuss building a church with 700 raised. Oliver Ostrus, son of O J Ostrus, returns from Ames after four weeks to study milk testing. Rev Wirth of Anita preaches at Toad Leap every other Sunday at 3. Jack and Jim Crosley have about fifteen acres of corn to harvest at about fifty bushels per acre. Farmers consider sowing oats next week if weather allows.
In Lorah area Henry Camp digs a well on Yetzer farm while W.8 Lantz joins Full Lambert this season. Numerous local happenings include farm builds, barn erections, fishing and trade notes, and a marriage at Cumberland area as Orris Blankinship and Lucretia Norris wed with many gifts.
A Atlantic harness dealer advertises a hundred dollar reward for evidence that C. L. Brown uses anything but the Best Oak Leather. The note touts the firm as the largest in the region, selling hand made harness at popular prices with twenty years in the tanning and harness business, guaranteeing satisfaction to patrons.
A vintage health claim asserts beauty and health come from perfectly developed forms and that no decayed tooth person can be healthy. It promotes Sozodont as a remedy for healthy teeth, good digestion, and a sound body, urging revival of the three Graces.
Rooms available in Englewold four blocks from streetcar lines. Breakfast included. Rates at 1.35 per day. Advance booking required. Miss E L Palmer lists 604 West 29th Street Chicago Englewold Wald. Write for particulars.
Elmer E. Dugan of Smith Centre Kansas offers a descriptive catalogue of Smith County Kansas the banner corn county of the state. Parties planning to change their location are advised to apply to him for transportation services.
A unique wedding united M Block of Des Moines and Flora Moke of Atlantic Ia. The ceremony in Arcade parlor was officiated by Rabbi Leo M Franklin. The bride wore a pearl silk gown with decollette neckline and orange blossom veil, carrying a bouquet as guests celebrated at a wedding feast.
Taken up on February 4 1893 by J C Jones of Fymosa township one red steer two years old with a white tail bush a small white spot above the hock on the left hind leg and a small white spot on the belly filed with Jas Green Auditor of Cass County authority notice of animal capture and ownership claim.
The Bostedo Package and Cash Carrier company dissolves by unanimous stockholder consent as of today.
Logan&Co reports May wheat opened at 78 3/4, sold as low as 78 1/2, traded up to 81 1/4, and closed 81 4/4. Despite no flashy trading, a steady session with anxious buyers and a noted heavy shortage. Cort followed wheat weak at start but closed firm. Oats weak with no speculation. provisions show little interest.
Chicago hog market reports on March 28 1893 with receipts about 10060 and 5500 cattle. Hogs opened steady to 50 higher with mixed quotations from 7.00 to 7.75 for various weights. Suter receipts about 12000 indicated market easy. Atlantic market note dated March 28 1898 with 2:30 pm correction.
Mr J F Somes of Chicago, manager of the Hotel Columbia and former Walnut grain dealer, visited with Mr L T Spangier offering a 1 week board and lodging with two weeks option at 15 dollars per week payable in advance. The hotel is two blocks from grounds with easy access to sights and less streetcar crowding. Somes carries letters from Metropolitan National Bank and Carson Pirie Scott Co. Application blanks and details are available at Spangler's office.
Lost pocket book not containing money appealed for at the office with editor’s wife as reward. O B Martin of Atlantic to run for Sheriff as a young Republican. O W Rich and wife visited S W Woods. Rich sold nursery stock. Republican countysuperintendent talk favors Prof Ed Newton of Massena though Ed is not a candidate. many friends would support him.
Our store room is rented to Mr. Downs so auctions are too slow. A fine assortment remains including dress goods hosiery summer underwear muslin underwear corsets ribbon and notions plus table linen and domestics. Offered at a great deal below cost.
The Massena Township District No. 3 closed its school on March 24. A long guest list attended the closing activities including Mr. and Mrs. E. Furst Tom Cares Geo Pigg A Roberts H Mattheis F Mattheis Miss Cora Bissel Mrs Denham Mr Lims John Carlyon and Grandma Mattheis A plush toilet case was given to Miss Roberts by Mr. and Mrs. Con Mattheis as a token of true friendship The program featured numerous songs dialogues recitations and solos performed by pupils including Lena Furst Stephen Kelley Frank Furst Dora Sullivan Mabel Mattheis Otley Mattheis and others The closing program culminated with farewells and songs such as Chicago Fire and Meet Me There Cards were presented at the end
Literary note describes Romance for April as the eighth special number, largely Italian content. It features famous Italian authors with a war story, alms-house sketch, tale of King Humbert's kindness, two apareve love stories, and adventures. Also includes tales by Harlet Prescott Spafford Eva Wilder McGlasson Mary C Hungerford and others from Romance Publishing Co. Clinton Hall New York. A number costs $2.50 per year.
Stallion owners are reminded that Tu Telegraph can print bills. A large collection of cuts is available and each owner receives a local notice for his horse, ensuring proper announcement of stallion details.
The U S Senate confirmed Chas F Chase as postmaster at Atlantic. Democratic allies praise Grover Cleveland style commissions flow as part of the appointment.
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