Local notices from Marne area reported on sick list and visits
Ray Cowan is reported on the sick list. Frank Hill of Walnut was in town Monday. J. K. Powers of Atlantic was in the city Saturday. Miss Grace Tilton was an Atlantic caller Thursday. Miss Mildred Simpson was a Walnut visitor Saturday. County Supr. elect Johnson went to Atlantic Saturday. EK, Hutchendorf and daughter were in this city Monday. Miss Rose Toulouse was shopping in Atlantic last Friday. Miss Dora Grodt was among the Atlantic callers Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Tilton
Atlantic
Mildred Simpson
Supr
Elect Johnson
Ek, Hutchendorf
Daughter
Rose Toulouse
Dora Grodt
Bessie Nunn
Ben Wiseman
J. G. Simpson
Walnut
K. W. Knudson
Aldrich and
Brown
I. C. Russell
H. B. Newcomb
Fred Naga
John Moreland
Geo. W. Johnson
Dora Rasmussen
J.D. Peterson
Perry
Thorleys
Cass County
Side Ladies Literary Club
Rhods Lyman
F. L. Nesbit
Omaha
Karl
Fremont
Neb
Nesbit
Local residents noted for week of activity and election results
The report lists inhabitants visiting relatives, travelling for work, and attending events in Atlantic and Walnut. Election day passed quietly with lower forenoon turnout. Prof. J. B. Johnson won county superintendent, greeted by friends. the Johnsons are popular in social and educational circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Copley
Walnut
Will Copley
W. E. Simpson
Fred
W. E
J.H. Toulouse, Jr
Des Moines
Red Cross Society
J. B. Johnson
Simmons on the Stand in Hillmon Insurance Case
In Leavenworth on November 1, Mrs. Sallie E. Hillmon pressed her fifth bid in 20 years to recover on policies tied to her husband John W. Hillmon who vanished in 1879. Arthur Simmons, a local cigar maker, testified Walters worked for him in May 1879 and identified him by photograph, aiming to prove Hillmon Brown and Levi Baldwin conspired to kill Walters and pass his body as Hillmon. The case centers on a near $100,000 insurance sum with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmon
Leavenworth
Hillmon Insurance
Mra
Sallie E. Hillmon
Eastern Insurance Companies
John W. Hillmon
Hillmon
Free medical adviser offer boosts Dr Pierce works
Every suffering man or woman should write for a free copy of Dr. Pierce's great thousand page illustrated Common Sense Medical Adviser. It will be sent paper bound for the bare cost of mailing or one cent stamps, or in heavy cloth binding for 3 stamps.
Inmate Hangs Self in Leavenworth Jail Cell
Walter Mitchell, jailed in Leavenworth County awaiting murder indictment, committed suicide yesterday by hanging from the top of his cell door using a rope fashioned from part of a blanket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Walter Mitchell
Bank of Athens placed in receivership
Telegrams report the Bank of Athens Georgia was placed under a receiver Monday. Also noted are a severe snowstorm in Atlantic Canada causing ship damage and loss of life, a pension granted to Adelaide W Bagley, praise of troops at the Presidio by General Miles, and political commentary on Chicago as a future Republican convention site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Athens
Maritime Provinces
Newfoundland
Evans
Adelaide W. Bagley
Worth Bagley
Spain
Nelson A. Miles
Presidio
San Francisco
Miles
Henry ©. Payne
National Republican
Local Folks and Sales Highlight Atlantic News
Local and personal notes from Atlantic describe visitors and residents in town. Mentions include John McDaniels, George W. Scott, Alma Brooks, Sherm F. Myers, and J. Burnea's Department store promotions with multiple sale days and low prices on yeast foam coffee soap and fur discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Burnea
John McDaniels
Extra
Thorleys
George W. Scott
Griswold
Hall
Cumberland
Alma Brooks
Viota
J. Burnva
Sherm F. Myers
Anita
Court House
Liston Collins
Casey
J. Rhoades
J.B. Fulton
Maine
Dept. U. S
Marshal McNaught
Gc. T. Campbell
EK. E. Wilcox
Uncle Tommy Seeks Road Closure Before County Board
Thomas Meredith known as Uncle Tommy appears before the county board with a petition to condemn and close a road on his farm near Lewis. He criticizes the board for inaction while recalling past efficiency and tax payments, and insists on immediate action or a petition from local property holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Thomas Meredith
Uncle Tommy Meredith
Lewis
Cass County
Board of Supervisors
Treasury
Congress
New Dress Trimming in Braids Silks and Velvets Lev
Atlantic Iowa notes colorful daily life with Frost the custodian commenting on local boys as decent but not very bright. A man and woman race to catch the eastbound train along Chestnut Street, collapsing for breath every 70 to 80 feet. Eri O Butler and A O Roberts plan to move to Stillwater Oklahoma, buying land priced 1000 to 2500 per quarter, with market parallels to Lincoln and Kansas City. Richard Mott dies at 84 five miles south of town on Laurel Street Road. eight children survive, funeral set for tomorrow at one, burial in Atlantic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crissman
Brooklyn
Iowa
Park Hotel
Ed Seydel
Navy
J. Burnea
West 6Th Street
Atlantic
Congregational “Church of
Lewis
Chestnut Street
Fifth Street
Eri. O. Butler
A. O. Roberts
Stillwater
Oklahoma
Mr. Butler
Roberts
Lincoln
Nebraska
Kan
Richard Mott
Laurel Street
Brighton Township
Watson
Turkey Creek
H. A. Mott
Frank Herbert
Geo. Peilett
O. W. Peterson
W. M. Mick
Wayne County
Neb
Lucy Wood
Geo. Mott
Wisconsin
Peshtigo
Joseph Mott
Canada
Atlantic Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marne and Vicinity
Brerere
Ray Cowan
Frank Hill
J. K. Powers
Powell
H. McClees
Ty. Williams
Washington Township
Alma Dierks
J.C. Stewart
Fudge
Taylor
Fred Sheef
John Toulouse
Finn Nave
Dr. Brandt
Geo. Graw
Council Brifis
Wm. Trailer
Chicago
Fitt and Voorhees
Claus Kramback
C. H. Remsen
Lester Wheatley
G. W. Sims
J. H. Trailer
C. H. McClees
Norwalk
Pierce
Frank Chapman
Shaw & Crombie
Chestnut
Second Street
J. Burnea's
Alice Bryan
van McCurdy
Kirk
J. S. Goss
Malcom
James Collins
J. Burnea’s
Myrtie Smith
Waterloo
Clarkson
Walnut Mills
H. E Bartley
Lower
Mickel
Goodell Company
Anna McCullough
Norfolk
J. Burnen
Beitz Brothers
Salvation Army
Salvationists
Chas. Block
The
Pioneer Clothier
Levi Downs
Soca Yard
Lev
Frost
Sas
Telegraph
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