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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1897
Page
11
County and vicinity news notes include barn painting by E Dunham, corn shelling by Win Layton, travels to Maine by several residents, tile work by Oren Blakeslee, church events, and school graduation details. Edgar Link to report for a time, Park Disbrow to Colorado for mining interests, Idaho trip sickness of Albert Templeman, and various social visits, farming updates, road work, and small town happenings.
Pascha Watson is improving. Corn is up and growing nicely. W Hopley was in Lewis Sunday, Mrs Link drove to Lewis Monday. Frank Peterson went to Chicago first week, AN Gaylord replanting corn. There will be a Grove Sunday school picnic soon. W Hopley bought a car load of hogs last week. Edgar and Mabel Gaylord visited in Atlantic Sunday. Miss Laura Wranklin visited friends in Atlantic Sunday. Mr and Mrs N D Winston were Grove callers Sunday. Misses Sophia and Mabel Hopley spent Sunday in Lewis. Will Dunston was in Lewis on business last week. O W Petergon shipped two car loads cattle and one hog Saturday. Grovettes attended memorial services at M E church in Bear Grove Sunday.
Brighton notes corn planting near completion and a busy farm scene with Joe Lewis raising twenty one calves. Cattle sales and shipments appear strong as John Hickens and Squires move cattle. Clergy and Sunday school activities, gift for children’s day, and local sports at Geo Wisgler’s draw interest alongside a long list of residents visiting, working, or traveling. Local tone recalls community life in Atlantic and Cumberland area.
In Bear Grove J. F. Bailey and wife visited. others include Fred Switzer in Omaha. Clyde Crozier from Cumberland on the streets. Delia Webster from Lewis. Ed Wissler with a single harness and horse. Many replant corn due to cut worms. Community notes mention church, Sunday school at Crawford schoolhouse with fifty four members, Rev Myers memorial sermon, and a 25 bushel wheat theft uncovered at Dave Tilman’s granary.
Sunday visits and gatherings fill the week with families in Atlantic Des Moines and surrounding areas. Mrs J A Irving and Miss Cassie Peters toured Atlantic while residents like Asa Brown and Harry Cavanaugh visited friends in our city. The Temple of Fame drew a crowd Friday, and Rebekahs marked their fourth anniversary with a reception. Several residents traveled to Des Moines Wiota and Crystal Lake for visits and leisure.
The Inhofe family visited the Keaseys last Sunday and Bethel residents attended Memorial exercises at Fletcher. Rain is noted as needed for corn and potatoes as planting begins, with many farmers replanting seeds. A lecture on faith and good works is set for next Sunday at 10 am. Old settlers’ picnic is planned for June 4 in Henry Bell’s grove, with invitations extended. Social events include Henry Brown’s guests at Miss Eilie’s luncheon and a comment on moon planting timing and two-year corn seed vigor.
Summer session opens June 21 and ends July 30 with commencement in the last week. A student picnic is planned and cool weather boosts learning. Teachers and students praise the season as Mr Moore and Frank Pollett collect feathered rarities nearby. T F O Brien returns from Panther visit. Tuition is five dollars for the full session. New faculty additions Rev R R Hits and Prof J A Burton bring strong credentials. Fred Alexander advertises wallpaper at 10 cents per bolt and up.
Local column items noting numerous residents and visitors in Atlantic Iowa. Mentions Fred Alexander J B Jones Oman Fayor Hammocks Rambler and Crescent bicycles F A Bennett Manning visit Miss Mae Brewster Council Bluffs and GriswoldRelatives and hotel updates. Memorial Day planning and Decoration Day program details for local G A R and affiliated groups.
May deeds involve HA Briggs and Win Goddard trustees conveying properties in Griswold and Atlantic Iowa to Mary A Johnson Alicia D Jansen and GA Crain among others. Multiple transfers list values around 1 dollar to 366 dollars with descriptions of lots and swigs and mention locations Atlantic and Griswold with dates in May.
McLain Bros report shows cautious signs of economic improvement with higher money demand and rising bank clearings. Wheat remains active with bullish France outlook amid tight early supplies, while Coarse grains stay steady. weather and crop conditions are key for near term moves and foreign demand eyes.
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