Assessments and tax changes cited by Assessor Hawks
The article reports on 1899 tax books totals with real and personal property values, changes from 1897, and the shift from one third to one fourth of actual value for assessable valuation. It explains how the new law raises personal property returns, lowers tax on such property, and notes expected levy impact and cash shortfalls. It also covers a fatal poisoning incident involving a baby, local bar exam results for Grubb and Bruington, and a dividend payment update for First National Bank of Griswold with receiver Hendricks announcing an additional 30 percent dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Connell
First National Bank of Griswold
Hawks
Hendricks
First National Bank
Griswold
Local and Personal News from Atlantic
Atlantic notes a stream of visitors and residents in town including Ed Kavenaugh from Council Bluffs and A Johnson from Elkhorn. Jeweler P. F. OConnell touts watches and a sale. Frank Temple’s health improves, and continued railroad yard plagues and depot grounds upgrades affect workers and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Kavenaugh
Council Bluffs
W. D. Kyle
Red Oak
W. E. Hensley
Extra
Willard Miller
Anita
Lowa
A. Johnson
Elkhorn
Atlantic
R. A. Berry
Maine
F. Stratz
Walnut
Old Settlers Meeting Set at Henry Bell’s Grove
The Cass county Old Settlers Association will hold its third annual meeting June 8 at Henry Bell's grove seven miles southeast of Atlantic. Hon. La W. Ross of Council Bluffs will give the address. other speeches and reminiscences will follow, with a picnic dinner from 12 to 2 pm. Members must reside in the county 25 years, but all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la. W. Ross
Council Bluffs
Lewis
D. Finnrey
Fred Alexander's store offers bicycles and piano sales
The item list notes bicycles priced 20 to 40 dollars at Fred Alexander's. Readers report frequent visits to the store by locals and visitors, with various names from Wiota, Avoca, Omaha and nearby towns. Other notes cover orchestra events, transport news, and improvements around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Alexander
McKebe
Wiota
W. J. Harris
Lewis
D. L. Raymond
Avoca
Cail
Katie Hogan
Omaha
City official warns speeding horse owners on Chestnut Street
A city administrator linked figure urged that gentlemen with fast horses avoid Chestnut Street to speed their mounts. He noted a city ordinance against this behavior and stated it will be enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Street
Des Moines Visit Amid Local Social and Traffic Updates
Fragments report residents and visitors including Harry Zook J C Spangler and Mrs J C Vorhees in Atlantic. Local business notes mention Fred Alexander's wallpaper offers and an array of bicycles. Railroad crew moves to San Francisco for the Philippines. Army discharge for June Triplett and details on a gas tank found near the opera house outline small town activity and civic remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Connors
Omaha
Henry Bramman
Avoca
Newton
Chas. Block
Blanche Lameroux
Wietn
Atlantic
Rambler
Fred Alexanders
Fred Reynolds
Ninth Street
Kin
Harry Zook
Des Moines
J.C. Spangler
Walnut
Fred Alexander
Fried
Wiota
Robert Marshall
Anita
J.C. Vorhees
Little Son
Opera House
Atlantic Gas Works
Narrow Escape From Pulverizer Accident Near Atlantic
A five year old boy riding with his fourteen year old brother on a pulverizer team southeast of Atlantic was caught between two circular disks when he fell. The team stopped immediately, the elder cried for help, and the machine was taken apart to release the child who was badly squeezed but not seriously injured. Had the horses not halted at once, the outcome could have been fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Riggs
Mrs. Riley
E. Grant
Henry Knop
Atlantic
Glal's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Cure Endorsed
Historical testimonial ad claims Glal's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh by internal remedies that purify blood and act on mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure described as not a quack medicine, prescribed by respected physicians. Card promotes testimonials and states price 74 cents, Curmney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glal
Hall
Curmney & Co
Toledo
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Dita
Graham
John McConnell
Second Street
Mr. McConnell
McConnell
Charles A. Grubb
Geo. F. Bruington
Supreme Bench
Addiasion
Wil Fay
F. M. Seaman
Massena
P. F. O'Connell
O'Connell
A. H. Mosier
Audubon
E. BE. Major
J. K. Powers
Chicago
Don Enright
Court House Square
Ed Fletcher
Almont George
Springbrook Farm
Dexter
Iowa
Wit B. George
Sam Temple
Red Cloud, Neb
City
Frank
L. E. Hollowell
J. B. Moorhead
W. Elliott
Brighton Township
A. BR. Campbell
Marshal Richards
Council Blatts
Harry Roberts
Hillam Roberts
U.S. Express Company
L. L. DeLano
Ibis
Myer
W Ho
THE
OLD Settlers Meeting
Henry Bell
L. G. Foster
Foster
Releas
Shaw
Clarence Beers
Winifred Swolley
Erickson
Sandard Oil Company
Carl Wissler
Kavenaugh
Ed Young
Photographer
Mayme Connor
E. Evans
St. Louis
Home Forum
Pat Foley
Nebraska
E. Huchendorf
Martin Nebe
Glenwood
M. Nebe & Son
M. C. Gill
T. R. Wallace
Hamlin
M. H. Lewis
A. E. Huntzinger
the Windsor
Sam Dawson
H. G. Curtis
Insular Commission
J. P. Hill
B. O. Bruington
Cumberland
Alpha Checktower Co
David Bradlay
U. S
Richards
United States
Wilcox
Cornell College
Palmer House
Moaten
Dex Moines
Meolo
Winterses
Tipton
Rock Island
Teside
Nels Pearson
Atlantic National Bank
A. McWaid
L. Henderson
T. G. Turner
NILES
Ain't Cashier
A. Mewaid
C. L.brown
R. Hannan
Chas
R. Hunt
Chas, Block
Epee Peee Pees
H.L. Henderson
Canada
C. P. Davis
Fred Alex Ender
J B. Moorhead
Woodbine
E. Hollowell
Lou Hough
W. E. Simpson
C.G. Simpson
W.E. Simp
Williams
Atlantic Cemetery Association
Martin Ruane
Victors
Ramblers
Bacycles
Crescents
Ideals
Crawfords
Atlalantas
Fred Alexader
San Francisco
Philippines
Salt Lake City
Frisco
A. Block
Prouty
Shelby
Atlantic Club
Haas
June Triplett
June
Colorado
Cuba
Santiago
Atjlanta
Kansas City
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