Memorial Day Desecration and a High School Entertainment
The article laments Memorial Day misuses while noting a fundraiser of 696 in cash and presents for desecrators. It recalls a personal loss from the Civil War, praises a community desire to keep the day sacred, and reports on a junior class entertainment at the high school featuring Roslyn Steinke, Mabel Taylor, Newton Culver, and others. It also covers a gambling arrest, court handling, and a detailed school program with a Shakespeare spoof and class histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alr
Lucas
Eorror Temnerarn
Committee On
Atlanta
Roslyn Steinke
Mabel Taylor
Mosers
Charles Gibbs
Newton
Ella Boorman
Don Enright
Elsie Burr
Chez and
Bisbie
Earl Bailey
Adam Thomas
Clifford Guy
Clara Huchendorf
Pyramus
Thisbe
Shakespear
May Lamb
Newton Culver
Lena Wilken
Wall
Gussie Brown
Carl Curtin
Albert Disbrow
Moon
Willie Spence
Puffstail
Chester Odem
Oscar Gilbert
Local and Personal Notes from Atlantic and Nearby
A flurry of brief items from Atlantic includes visits and returns: Miss Maud Milbollan left for Wilden Neb. C A Murnan of Lewis was in Atlantic. Charlie Whitcomb came back from Omaha. Jos Ki Bruce came from Anita on business. Rumsey, the Presiding Elder, journeyed to Stuart. J C Stewart of Maine visited Atlantic. Tom Taylor of Wiota was a visitor. Captain Josh Haver returned from Des Moines. Fred Alexander markets Kodak cameras and wallpaper. numerous residents including Mrs M Blackman and Dr Hunt are noted. Governor Shaw signed the order suspending I G Foster’s embezzlement sentence. Win Wilcox and students enjoyed a Five Mile Grove outing. August Anderson reports fish stock and pond theft. Grand Rapids Clock & Mantel Co advertises mantles and clocks. Charlie Warner sold the Oxydonor business to Pete Curistansen. Nebraska Indians baseball in town, defeated Avoca 20 to 2. Laura Dawe omitted from a card of thanks. weather reports note 36 degrees. local notices include a lost bill issue and court house lawn work. Atlantic shipping notes: cattle and hogs moved out Saturday. local entertainment reports at Carringtons and Y M C A fundraiser. upcoming M E church concert announced. a Shaker Digestive Cordial advertisement concludes the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Stewart
Maine
Atlantic
Tom Taylor
Wiots
Josh Haver
Des Moines
Fred Alexander
Joe Wanzel
Avoca
George Robertson
Anita
J. 8. Bonbright
Huckstep
Egan
Shaw
I. G. Foster
Wiota
Foster
Tid
E. Wilcox
Five Mile Grove
Sylvan Nooks
Mia
Wilcox
Porter Phelps Celebrates Eighteenth Birthday at East Fifth
Porter Phelps hosted about forty five friends at his East Fifth Street home for his eighteenth birthday. The decorated house featured crab apple blossoms and cut flowers. The evening included music, books and drawings, a matching word game for partners, and dancing after refreshments until near midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Phelps
East Fifth Street
Prescription Handling Skill and Care Emphasized
The article highlights precise dispensing as essential to pharmacy work. It notes a presentation department with up to date appliances and pure fresh drugs. A strong reputation in Atlantic has secured clientele, implying potential growth if not already dominating the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Masonic Bodies Eye Whitney Building Purchase On Chestnut Street
The Masonic orders plan to buy the Whitney three story brick at Chestnut Street, now partially occupied, by acquiring Bank of Atlantic certificates paying sixty cents on the dollar. A committee member said they lack a few hundred dollars in certificates to complete the purchase as directed, but will keep offering sixty cents as the liberal price, expecting others to realize more elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Street
Bank of Atlantic
Roebbod the Grave Victim Saved by Electric Bitters
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a terrifying illness with yellow skin and weakness. After three doctors gave him up, a friend urged Electric Bitters, whose first bottle showed improvement and three weeks restored his health. He credits the remedy with saving his life and preventing another death. Vic Emmert & Co prices at only ten cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Vic Emmert & Co’s
Curtis on Porto Rico Foresees Growth and Investment
Hon Henry G Curtis of Atlantic and member of the colonial commission writes from Washington about Porto Rico and Cuba. He describes favorable farming conditions land cheap and suitable for vegetables coconuts oranges and coffee and notes opportunities in railroads lines and power plants. He praises climate and altitude and foresees profitable industry tourism and mercantile growth under American administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Curtis
Atlantic
Colonial Commission
McKinley
Washington
Cuba
Porto Rico
Mr. Curtis
Ninth annual United Mechanica meeting held in Des Moines
United American Mechanics held its ninth annual meeting at Mechanica hall Des Moines with representatives from twenty local councils. Officers were elected led by State Counsellor J M Haver Atlantic and H F McFadden National Representative Oskaloosa. The next annual meeting is set for March 10 2000 in Dod Moines with changes to council election timing and December meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thadrdar
United Mechanica
Mechanica
Knust Fifth Street
Des Moines
Frank W. Dodson
W.H. Stowell
Jerome
Boyer
Winnifield
W. Va
Seasion
J. M Haver
Atlantic
James Stout
W. H. Stowe
A. H. Botkin
C. B. Lewis
Oskaloosa
C. BE. Carpenter
Indianola
State Council
George J. Ross
J. K. Winfrey
Runnells
H. F. McFadden
Dod Moines
Traver
Organization For
Iowa
Buckten’s Arnica Salve Guaranteed Satisfies Or My Refund
An 19th century advertisement for Buckten’s Arnica Salve claims it is the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and related eruptions. It promises piles cured or no pay required and guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 360 per box. Sold by Vic Emmert & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Emmert & Co
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Moorea
Miss McGrea
Nanovie J. McCrea
Miss McCrea
Mrs. Rankin
South Chestnut Street
Mr. Rankin
United Presbyterian Church
Cause of Christ
Duncan Place
R.T. McCrea
Coshocton, O
Shal
Tilden
Swelley
Beers
Erickson
Anidator
Costa
Young Beers
Bolsford's
Maud Milbollan
Wilden
C. A. Murnan
Lewis
Charlie Whitcomb
Omaha
Jos Ki
Bruce
Rumsey
Stuart
J. AH. Mather
Rock Island Railroad
Fred Alexander‘s
M. Blackman
L. E. Hallowell
Woodbine Toay
Dr. Hunt
Dr. Williams
M.S. Winslow
Oskaloosa, Mo
Julian Phelps
Win
Lang
Nebraska
Havana
New York
August Anderson
Grand Rapids Clock & Mantel Co
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Charlie Warner
Pete Curistansen
Charlie
Northwestern Laws
South Dakota
Minnesota
Sioux City
Nebraska Indians
Audubon
Hey
Tean
Tama
Laura Dawe
Helin Kuhl
Engineer Love
Water Works
John Johnson
O. O. Moore
Spruce Streat
Frost
Court House Yard
Wm. Hopley
Casper Beakman
L. H. Soper
Wm. Davis
J. D. Wheatly
Frank Dodson
Ogs
Audienee
Carringtons
Opera House
Moving Pictures Haing
M. EB
M. EH
Ethel V. Cooladge
Simpson College
Geo. F. Sadice
M. E. Quint
Conrad Shoe Store
Whitney
Roebbod
Curtis
Khera
United American Mechanics
Brown's
China Hall
China
Buckten
Atlantic Iron Works
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