Southwestern Iowa Horticultural Society Meeting Notice
The Southwestern Iowa Horticultural Society will hold an annual session in Council Bluffs from December 17 for three days. Premiums in cash will be paid for fruits and vegetables per state report volumes. Members can request copies of the program and distribution numbers. The first day’s evening session features sociability and a short program. G. H. Van Houten and M. G. Epwards invite all interested parties to attend.
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Council Bluffs
G. H. van Houten
Sec’y
Lenox
M. G
Old Atlantic grocery building demolished at dusk
The first store building in Atlantic, dating to 1869 and long used as a grocery, was pulled down at dusk. Adjacent residence and legal frictions at the Yetzer home are noted as a family dispute over ownership and removal of belongings proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stier, Martin & Dunn
Atlantic
Romeo Lawrence
Crooked Cranks in New York and Iowa Politics
A letter condemns Tammany in New York City and notes civic reformers uniting across parties. It contrasts Atlantic City citizens league claims of non-partisan aims with alleged Democratic party alignment. The writer, J. D. Moors, asserts he will not vote to legalize alcohol, urging readers to reject such policy for Iowa.
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Tammany
New York City
Chicago
Atlantic
Democratic Party
Iowa
J. D. Moors
Battle Ax Tobacco Sparks War Among Makers
A print discusses a fierce price and market share battle among plug tobacco manufacturers centered on the Battle Ax brand. It argues consumers profit from the war as makers lose money while Battle Ax sells in high volumes, diminishing demand for rival brands and fueling industry tensions.
Bible School Formed From Old Men’s Meeting at M E Church
Members of a previous old men’s meeting at M E church organized a weekly bible school to start Monday evening November 11 at 7 30. Sessions include an hour of study and talks until 8 30 followed by 15 minutes of social time. The non sectarian group invites everyone to attend to better understand God’s word and foster fellowship. Secretary a
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Old Men’s Meeting
M. E. Church
Bible School
God
Watterson to Speak on Abraham Lincoln at High School
Henry Watterson appears Thursday November 28 as the first speaker in the High School Lecture Course with a lecture on Abraham Lincoln. Two other first class entertainments accompany the program with tickets at 1.50 and single seats for the Lincoln talk at 75 cents. the Chicago News praises the lecture as a vivid meeting with Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Watterson
Chicago News
Kansas University professor finds diphtheria remedy gargle
Lawrence Kansas October 31 Professor L I Blake of the University reports a diphtheria prevention and treatment method from experiments. A two thirds salt and water mixture is used as a gargle while an electric current passes through it producing active chloride of oxygen and ozone.
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Lawrence, Kas
L. I. Blake
Kansas University
Royal Baking Powder Superior in U S Gov Reports
The U. S. Government reports conclude Royal Baking Powder outperforms all rival brands in purity and leavening quality, reinforcing its leading market position and consumer trust.
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U. S. Gov’t
Order on demurrer and injunction in Cass County Bank case
On October 30, 1895 the court overruled the demurrer except as noted and issued a temporary writ of injunction upon bond of $1,000. The injunction restrains creditors from suits against stockholders for bank liabilities under the 208th act or article 8 of the bank's charter, while denying injunction against actions against stockholders for fraud or misrepresentation or improper organization. Judge Walter I. Surtu presiding.
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W.C
Anna Eliza Cooper
Cass County Bank Et al
District Court
Cass County
Iowa
Cass County Bank
18Th General Assembly
Walter I
Surtu
Deserves the Praise W H McConvill Back From Hampton
W H McConvill returned from Hampton where he played David in David the Shepherd Boy and led the cast with strong tenor singing. The Hampton Globe praised his performance, noting his solos as outstanding and earning generous applause from musical observers. Dustless Oil from Walnut street druggist Sam Jones claimed to banish dust. after a week’s trial the floor remained dust free and looked freshly scrubbed.
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W. H. McConvill
Hampton
David
Hampton Globe
Sam Jones
Walnut Street
Emma Wiley Cushing dies after long illness in Atlantic Iowa
Emma Wiley Cushing a well known Atlantic figure from early settlement days died at her home on Saturday October 19 1895. She was a handsome educated musician mother of Edith a schoolteacher and sister of Col Joseph Wiley of Davenport. An ardent church member she faced suffering with patience and hope leaving a sister Nellie deceased and a brother in Davenport. The Des Moines Mail and Times notes her refined character and musical talent and bids a sweet sleep to one who bore tribulation with Christian faith.
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Emma Wiley Cushing
Atlantic
Iowa
Emma Wiley
Edith
Col
Joseph Wiley
Davenport
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nellie
Joseph McWilliams
John McWilliams
Second and
Court Avenue
Des Moines Mail and Times
Swayne Ointment and Beggs Remedies Ad Copy
An advertising fragment touts Swayne Ointment for skin eruptions and claims it cures tetter eczema and other conditions without internal medicine. It promotes Beggs Blood Purifier, Blood Maker, Beggs German Salve, and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething with guarantees and druggist references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Beggs Diarrhoea Balsam Promised Cure
A historical notice proclaims Beggs Diarrhoea Balsam as a sure cure for diarrhoea and summer complaint. It notes druggists do not keep it but sell it, reflecting a vendor claim from an old period advertisement.
New Great South American Kidney Cure Ot Kidney Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases claim relief in six hours by a new remedy sold by F. Parson & Co. The ad touts quick pain relief in urinary passages for men and women and immediate relief from retention of water. A religious line follows unrelated to the medical claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Parson & Co
Atlantic
Lowa
Dr R E Rose Dentist Announces Free Exam
Dr R E Rose offers all kinds of dental work with full warranty and a free examination. Located at the Wilkin building corner of Chestnut and Fourth streets, upstairs. Teeth extraction painless by gas.
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Chestnut and
Fourth Streets
Wilkin Building
Notice to Lambert in Cass County case for $225
The clerk of the district court in Cass county Iowa records a suit by Sam Hoffman Jr. against T Lambert. The plaintiff seeks $225 with interest, costs, and attorney fees, plus an attachment writ on Lambert's property. If Lambert does not appear by noon on the first day of the November 1995 term a default will be entered and judgment rendered. Attorney for plaintiff J B Rockaye.
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T. Lambert
Distret Court
State of
Iowa
Cass County
Sam Hoffman, Jr
J.B. Rock
Plaintif
Divorce Petition in Cass County Iowa 1895
In the District Court of Iowa Cass County November Term 1895 Sarah dl Lambert Malnutt v G K Lambert you are notified there is a petition for divorce and equitable relief including alimony and a homestead decree unless you appear and answer before noon November 26 1895 in Atlantic Iowa Default judgment will be entered The petition details are referenced in full.
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District Court of Iowa
Cass County
Sarah dl
Lambert, Malnutt
G.‘K. Lambert
District Court
Iowa
Atlantic
Derry v Lambert Defendants Notice in Cass County Court
Petition filed in Cass county Iowa seeks 1600 plus interest and costs on a promissory note with a writ of attachment. If not appearing by noon of the second day of the November term starting November 2 1995 in Atlantic Iowa, a default judgment will be entered. H M Boorman attorney for plaintiff. dswnovi8
Mortgage Foreclosure Suit in Cass County Iowa 1895
In Cass County district court a petition by William Christie seeks 300 dollars plus eight percent interest and 30 dollars attorney fees, with foreclosure of a mortgage on Atlantic property Lot 12 and the north 15 feet of Lot 11 in Block 65. The defendants are James G Warner and Emmi J Warner. If not answering by November 26, 1895, default and judgment will be entered.
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District Court of
Cass County
State of Iowa
William Christie
James G. Warner
Emmi J Warner
Atlantic
Iowa
Phelps & Temple
Sherifly's Base Auction of Cumberland Property
By a special execution issued from Cass county Iowa district court on a 1885 judgment in favor of McCurdy Bolling Co. against Lafayette Jack et al the sheriff will sell Lots 3 and 4 in block 2 in the first addition to Cumberland Cass county for cash at 10 o'clock a.m. November 6 1895 at the Atlantic courthouse door. Proceedings conducted by Sheriff J. Camp dated October 7 1895.
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Ime
Cass County
Iowa
McCurdy, Bolling & Co. Ag
Lafayette Jack
Cumberland
Atlantic
Sheriff Sale Notice of Wiota Property in Cass County Iowa
A transcript execution notice from Cass County District Court directs a sheriff sale of Lots 5 7 8 in block and Lot 2 of outlot 6 in Wiota to satisfy a July 23 1895 judgment in favor of C A Meredith against M F Lahman Co M F Lahman and Mrs G W Lahman. Sale set for November 6 1896 at 10 AM in front of Atlantic courthouse with cash. Sheriff JOB CARD dated October 7 1893.
Sheriff Sale Notice of Real Estate in Wiota Iowa
Judgment in favor of C A Meredith against M F Lahman Co for thirty eight dollars and seventy six cents with costs. Sheriff to sell Lots 7 and 8 in block 9 and Lot 2 in Lot 6 in Wiota Cass County Iowa for cash on November 6 1895 at 10 AM in front of the Atlantic Court House. One JOB CARD Sheriff of Cass County dated October 7 1895.
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District Court
Cass County
Iowa
Justice of the Peace Court
C. A. Meredith
M. F. Lahman & Co
M. F. Lahman
G. W. Lahman
Wiota
Court House
Atlantic
Said County
Sheriff Sale Notice in Atlantic for Defendants
By virtue of a special execution issued September 23, 1895, from the Cass district court in favor of H R Lee against Alice L Hinl Ormia Hill Mildred Hill Algie S Mill M G McAlister and Charles Blendford for 1953 dollars plus 83.48 costs and accruing costs, I Joe Card Sheriff will levy on Lots 10 11 and 12 in block 186 in Atlantic city. The sale is set for November 6 1895 at 10 o'clock A M at the court door in Atlantic. Attendance will be required.
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District Court
Cass County
Iowa
H.R. Lee
Alice L. Hinl
Ormia Hill
Mildred Hill
Algie S. Mill
M. G. McAlister
Charles Blendford
Atlantic
Joe Card
Said County
Sheriff’s sale of atlanic property under 1895 execution
By special execution dated September 28 1895 Mutual Benefit Building and Loan Association sues George Weber Lydia A Weber and others for 1853.22 dollars plus costs. Real estate described as east 113 feet of lots 10 11 12 block 14 Atl antic Cass County Iowa including buildings. Sale to cash in hand November 27 1895 at 10 am before Atlantic courthouse. Sheriff Jon Card to conduct sale. Publication includes aid wanted notices.
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District Court
Cass County
Iowa
Mutual Benefit Building and Loan Association
George Weber
Lydia A. Weber
Atlantic
Court House
Jon Card
Said
Town
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J. C. Yetzer
Yetzer
Vetzer
Henry Watterson
Price
Mrs. Cushing
Wm. M., Nichols, Druggist
R. E. Rose
T.C. T. Lambert
J. W. Derry
H.M Boorman
Sherifly
Sheriff's
Sheriff’s Sale
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N. K. Fairbank Company
Chiecago
United States
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Shoudy Bros
American Encyclopaedic Dictionary
W. B. Conkey Co
Farmers
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