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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1897

Page

6

Neighborhood notes and local incidents slide by

Ethel Funk was in the neighborhood last week. Sidney Russell had a barn accident, and a pulley struck him on the forehead. Miss Sadie Haworth and Frank Roberts visited near Briscoe. Carnival of the Nations praised. A runaway team damaged three rigs but caused no serious injuries. Various townsfolk noted from Atlantic to Washington township.

Ethel Funk Chas. Russell Dan Stevens Sadie Haworth Frank Roberts Briscoe Sidney Russell Iranistan Chas Rogsell Wm. Charles

Grove News Roundup From Local Folks In Town

Sunday visits in Grove include G E Link and Will Miller while Ira Soper and wife spent Sunday there. Notices recall Mr Carter shingling his house and building a bridge nearby. Miss Bigelow, Miss Kittie Wallace, and Miss Pruitt appear in social events. Rev Stanley drew praise at Gold Hill Church, and a Grove couple, Miss Hunter and M Wallace, wed last Tuesday and plan to move to Dakota. The community notes husking, hunting trips, cattle purchases, and anniversaries among neighbors.

G. E. Link Grove Mr. Kent Kittie Wallace J. H. O. Club Will Heyman Rev. Stanley Gold Hill Church Hunter Mr. M. Wallace Dakota Iss Pruitt No. 5 Wilson

Kilgore ill. Atlantic visitors and local notes

Sam Kilgore is very sick at present. Mr. Horton of St. Louis visited last week with relatives here. Ansel and Charles Roe of Adair attended church Sunday evening. Eaton’s children improving. Grandma Brooks visiting Council Bluffs with daughter Mrs. Ruffcorn. New meat market in bank building run by Horton & Son. Paul Paulson and family to move to Atlantic. Al Gaylord to occupy Grandpa Brook’s house. Seaman notes the horse ate too much corn. Quarterly M E church meeting next Saturday and Sunday with Ran sey preaching. Roy Saunders visited Atlantic. Dr. Emmert of Atlantic in city. Miss Ruth Wotan entertained friends Thursday. Mrs. D. B. Harrison tea Saturday. Ray Asay of Atlantic in city. Miss Mabel Beckhart entertained Thursday. Miss Alice Hopper of Atlantic visited with Mrs. W. S. Rose. Mrs. Dan Ferguson and daughter Erden back from Atlantic. Misses Louise Blakesley and Minnie Justice in Menlo. Miss Zaela Briggs visiting Des Moines. will visit Davenport and Grinnell. Miss Alice Petit of Atlantic attended wedding of Earl Petit and Julia Saunders. Miss Hannah Boyle to visit Des Moines, Davenport, Chicago, then Pittsburgh. Mrs. S. S. Ethridge entertained friends in honor of Geo. Brown’s departure to California. Marriage of Julia Saunders to Earl Petit Aug. 9 at home of bride’s father. Rev. E. H. Wotan officiated in presence of Clint Saunders, Howard and Roy Saunders, the Petits, Alice Petit, and Roberta Green. Best wishes to the couple.

Sam Kilgore Mr. Horton St. Louis Ansel Charles Roe Adair Mr. Eaton Grandma Brooks Council Bluffs Ruffcorn Horton & Son Paul Paulson Atlantic al Gaylord Grandpa Brook Seaman M. E Ransey Roy Saunders Dr. Emmert Our City Ruth Wotan D. B. Harrison Ray Asay Mabel Beckhart Alice Hopper W. S. Rose Dan Ferguson Erden Louise Blakesley Minnie Justice Menlo Zaela Briggs Des Moines Davenport Grinnell Alice Petit Earl Julia Saunders Hannah Boyle Chicago Pittsburg W. Ethridge Geo. Brown California Julia B. Saunders Earl Petit E. H. Wotan Clint Saunders Howard Petit Roberta Green OL Pugh F. E. Marlow John Edwards E. Chester Guy Curtis G. A. Hebing W.R. Nolan J. H. Greer J. F. Williams Gus Seaman Dr. Weaver J. T. Kegarie Illinois Lou Foster Wiota Geo. F. Scarr Jas, White Wife

Local and Personal Notices From Atlantic

Local and personal items from Atlantic report daily movements and small events. Names of residents travel for business, illness, weddings, and social visits. notices of fires, receipts, and upcoming entertainments include a county jail fire loss, sugar sales at stores, weddings, lectures, and a masquerade hall event.

Bridge case decided against Gate City in Omaha council disput

National Capital reports that the interstate commerce commission is poised to rule against Omaha in the Omaha Council Bluffs bridge dispute. The decision, written and awaiting final promulgation, could be issued Thursday barring unexpected events. The full commission must review it, with Judge Yeomans and Mr. Clements out of state. Also notes post office completion orders for January and a separate Arctic relief plan involving 600 reindeer, the Bear expected to sail soon, and a separate Supreme Court motion on the Oregon land case. The report covers related items including Langston's death, a Marathon burglary, Bellville miners’ stance, and Novak murder trial progress.

Washington Omaha Council Bluffs Bridge Interstate Commerce Commission Omaha Commission Yeomans Bluefield Clements Georgia Veasey Prouty Vermont Morrison Gate City United States Supreme Court Supreme Court Taylor Latenser Gage Secretary of the Interior Arctic Seattle Norton’s Sound Point Barrow Shoemaker Revenue Cutter Service Harper Bering Sea Patrol Orca Belvidere Freeman Fearless Jeannie Rosario Wanderer Newport Big Land Solicitor General Today Eastern Oregon Land Company United States California and Oregon Railroad Company

Local notes from Cumberland and surrounding towns

Sunday visits and health updates headline a string of community items. Family events include a new born for Gene Hunt and a nine pound boy. local commerce notes cover a restaurant sale to Gus Seaman and piano sale prices. Street work and surveying on Main street adjust the town’s grade.

Didn't Know It Was Loaded Indiana Tragedy

Cecil Robinson aged 14 accidentally shot and killed his 17 year old sister Mattie at the Robinson home on Jefferson Avenue. He aimed the loaded revolver at his face and pulled the trigger. The shooting was ruled accidental and he was briefly detained before release.

Indiana

Novak murder trial ends in tense adjournment clash

At Vinton the Novak murder trial neared its fifth week as defense attorney Milner pressed Detective Perrin about the confession. County Attorney Tobin motioned to adjourn amid a near confrontation, while the state continues weaving circumstantial evidence and the defense holds firm. Separate notices follow of a death, club meeting, and a piano sale in Atlantic Ia.

Novak Cepar Ramios Vinton Tobin Orpar Hapios Milner Perrin Judge Burnham

Iowa Pharmacists Report Profits Despite Defalcation

The Iowa Pharmacy commission report for the biennial period ended April 28 shows a state profit despite a $13,387 embezzlement by Secretary Spalding. In the past year the commission collected enough from licenses and fees to pay per diem and salaries, leaving about $8,000 profit for the state. The number of drug stores remains near 1,000 with regional variations, and laws have reduced pharmacist revenues.

Drs Moines Iowa Pharmacy Commission Spalding

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