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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1896
Page
12
Local and personal items list residents and visitors in the city including Jim Bruce from Anita and Ol Coomes from Wiota. purchases, marriages, illness, and travel updates occur alongside civic notes on road work, school reports, and upcoming events.
The Atlantic schools report enrollment and attendance for September and October 196. They thank patrons for support at the start of the year and note improvements are hindered by political campaigns and illness. Teachers prefer pupil health over regular attendance, and we see these hindrances decreasing.
F M Hemphill of Wiota possesses a Bible used by his grandfather Dr Aaron Hemphill when a Protestant preacher in Ireland. Printed in Cambridge in 1648, the worn but complete leather bound volume has brass corners and clasps. Dr Hemphill left Ireland in 1762 to evade persecution and returned several times to renew his work.
Last evening the Atlantic Normal and Business College staged the first of a series of entertainments at the opera house before a fair audience. The program opened with a Nocturne from Wollenhaupt Opera 32 performed by Miss Mae Harris, followed by Miss Billig reciting The Sisterly Scheme and Aux Italien with Miss Harris assisting on piano. The college’s music instructor Mr. Moore received hearty applause for his work. Pupils from elocution classes participated to show progress, with Miss Lyman delivering clear voice and Miss Scott captivating with Zingarell the Gypsy Flower Girl. Needles recalled Lowell’s ocean storm in Appledore in a Storm, while Miss Mable Marsh opened the second part with a Fantasie Mazurka by Bohm. Miss Scarr, newly enrolled, won favor with a sweet voice, and Mr. Meier, the violin instructor, offered two pieces, including Sweet Spirit Hear My Prayer, all of which were classical and well received. The next entertainment will be announced in due time.
Prof. Wm Wilcox longtime Iowa educator and superintendent will chair the forty second annual Iowa State Teachers Association session to be held in Des Moines on December 29 30 and 31. The Cass County Schools biographical sketch notes his rise from Tipton to Manchester Mason City Des Moines Atlantic and public school leadership with high regard for his work and character. He holds a life diploma and has led efforts on uniform high school study and teacher institutes.
An advertisement touts Shiloh's Cure as the best cough remedy. It warns neglecting a cough can be dangerous and lists Vic Emmert and M. J. Davis & Son in Lewis as sellers.
Detroit nov 14 bishops debated India's share of funds with Thoburn urging higher support. Allocation set at 474 400 for India and 8 036 for Malaya, a 4 percent cut. Africa funded 14 700 with Taylor’s self supporting missions. Japan 48 576. Korea 14 285. Germany 12 800. Norway 12 760. Switzerland 6 500. Philadelphia chosen for next meeting.
TriumaH Neb Nov 14 The Hiscox murder trial opened with further examination of Mrs Sellers on cross examination missions to prove her husband sought Olive Hiscox and to admit threats to send the girl to the penitentiary A number of letters between the Hiscox girl and Sellers were identified by state witnesses in the proceedings.
Allison predicted the senate would pass the Dingley tariff bill in December to avoid a special session and prevent a silver rider by the next senate. He hinted at not seeking a cabinet post but said he would decide later.
Lincoln November 14 A J Stoutenberg charged with shooting F W Bullard was declared sane earlier now found insane and sent to the asylum He had previously been an inmate and discharged from the facility
The St James Gazette reports that H. H. Asquith and Sir George Baden Powell are likely to be appointed to represent Great Britain on the Venezuelan arbitration tribunal, a London dispatch states on November 14.
Topeka Kan November 14 The plurality for Bryan in Kansas is 12932 and for Leedy Populist for governor is 7702. It is estimated that 7000 Republicans voted for Bryan on the free silver issue.
A dispatch to the Herald from Madrid says Premier Canovas del Castillo reports serious reverses in Cuba but states they should not discourage the national spirit.
Cedar Rapids dispatch reports brakeman David Troxel age 22 of Burlington fell from a southbound freight train one mile south of Clarksville and was instantly killed. He worked for the Cedar Rapids and Northern line.
Burglars broke into the Winsior area post office and Braasche's store at Hoskins last night. They opened all the money drawers and stole merchandise and eight dollars. Local authorities investigation ongoing.
London reports on November 14 that the spy who testified against Ivory used the name Jones as an assumed alias and that the true name was withheld by the prosecution.
John Y. Foster, secretary of the New Jersey Republican state central committee and editor of the Leslie publications, died in New York on November 14 from pneumonia.
Odessa dispatch reports preparations for a direct steamship line from Japan to the Black Sea. The proposal aims to establish a route linking East Asia with the European port region, with ships likely to sail via suitable intermediate stations.
A full train load of sheep from Warren Live Stock company of Cheyenne arrived in Duncan Nebraska to feed there for the winter. The shipment came into town on November 14 and will be housed and cared for by local handlers as part of winter relief for the flock.
The queen departed Ballater Scotland en route to Windsor. Her majesty is in excellent health.
The American plate glass works has started operations in Alexandria Indiana on November 14 and now provides jobs for 400 men.
Chmpton Nebraska November 14 Jacob Stoneking was convicted of cattle stealing in Sioux county.
Maprio Nov 14 General Riva Palacio Mexican minister to Spain is seriously ill in Madrid amid limited medical details and uncertain prognosis.
An old advertisement touts Swayne's Ointment for piles with symptoms of moisture itching and night burning. It claims the product stops itching and bleeding heals ulcers and removes tumors, offered at 50 cents from Dr Swayne and Son Philadelphia by mail or at druggists.
A promotional claim urges readers that Swayne's Ointment cures skin diseases without internal medicine. It says it treats eczema tetter itch eruptions on face hands and nose, leaving skin clear and white and healthy. The text urges asking a druggist for the remedy.
In Cass county Iowa district court action where John H. Southwick is plaintiff Franklin H Whitney James G Whitney and F H Whitney & Son also known as the Bank of Atlantic are defendants a receiver was appointed September 30 1896. The receiver bonds qualified and all claims against the firm must be filed by January 1 1897 with MES B Brure as receiver of F H Whitney & Son and the Bank of Atlantic.
Twelve male and similar number of female Poland China pigs for sale with strong breeding. Sires Best on Earth 26639 by Royal Chief Chief Tecumseh 9a 14579 and Sow U.48 by Karl U.8 Old Black U.5 188405. Dams also well bred, cholera resistant, good feeders. One-half mile south of court house near M Norruce.
Advertisement promotes Shiloh's Vitalizer as a positive cure for indigestion dizziness and loss of appetite. Sold by Vic Emmert and M J Davis and Son in Lewis.
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