Local and Personal Briefs From the City
A busy local page notes visits by John Toulouse of Maine and Wm. Cool of Cumberland, a sale on box papers at Fred Alexander’s, and numerous hometown movements. D. B. Wortman stayed overnight from Shelby, A. M. Duvall left for Omaha on business, and Salvation Army members Beltz depart for South Omaha. Several others depart for Des Moines, Wayne county, Oklahoma, or Kansas City, while local chances include a one mile east of court house sale, sewing services, and patent corn cutter agents Colter Bros. A corn husking match ends in a Wiseman and Simonson victory over Albert Ratzlaff. Mrs. T. L. Malone dies at Wiota with funeral Saturday. Rev. Christian Steck leaves for Belleville Ill. plus other departures and daily brief notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Wortman
Shelby
A.M. Duvall
Omaha
Beltz
Salvation Army
South Omaha
Henry Miller
Griswold
Court House
Ben Dodson
Perry
L. R. Hough
Wtt Ina Needles
Otto Sanders
Blackwood
Chicago
Wiechman
Cumberland
Talbot
Tenth
Walnut
Rev
Stech
Illinois
Sade Thompson
Ella Thompson
Pennsylvania
R. S. Thompson
Big Springs
Neb
E. O. Butler
A. O. Roberts
Oklahoma
Robert Colter
Kansas City
Colter Bros
Iowa
Ben Wiseman
C. Simonson
Albert Ratzlaff
Albert
Tax Dodge Controversy Faces Board Of Supervisors
The Tem ecrary reports a dispute over tax collection methods involving Tax Collector Welman and B A Goodspeed. Welman seeks a contract protecting his interests, while Goodspeed proposes a contract awaiting his approval. Welman plans another Des Moines visit for a decisive action. The Telegraph finds sentiment favoring thorough search for untaxed property amid suspected tax dodgers, including a loan broker tied to an unnamed third party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welman
Board of Supervisors
B. A.goodspeed
Goodspeed
Bin
Mr. Welman
Des Moines
Telegraph
Whiskered Businessman Becomes Local Laughing Stock
A popular young merchant with a Van Dyke facial style becomes the center of a city tale. A mother and child visit his store to see goats, and the child asks if he is Jesus. A second child also seeks the same man, declaring she wants to see the man who looks like Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dyke
Jesus
Insane Man to be Returned to California in Love Case
The State Board of Control orders Conrad Rinehart, found insane by county commissioners, to be transported back to California. He returns from the West as soon as he leaves the locality of the incident, remaining sane amid this single mania over unrequited love. A carpenter by trade, Rinehart protests that if the Atlantic-area woman would love him, he would be all right. Sheriff Hill escorts him to Omaha for a train bound for the West under suitable custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Control
Conrad Rinehart
County Insane Commissioners
California
Sheriff Hill
Omaha
West
Rinehart
Atlantic
Byers Contest Looms as Shelby Witness Visits Court
Supervisor Corey of Shelby county testified at the courthouse yesterday that Byers election to the legislature faces a challenge. In one township sixty votes showed a cross in the circle atop the democratic ticket and again in the square beside Byers name, the law voiding those votes for that candidate. Also notes Alfred Green remains active in boots and shoes, and advertises a gasoline engine for sale at Turaxara office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corey
Shelby County
Court House
Cass County
Byers
Secondhand Bicycles and Local Notices In City
A collection of small items from the city includes secondhand bicycles for sale at Fred Alexanders and a variety of brief notices. People visiting, a bull for sale, theater and dance events, and a new industrial proposal near Atlantic are mentioned along with several personal movements and a divorce case update. The man Winder case and local church and Masonic activity are noted, along with obituary notices and a brief political letter from Fritz Sarsiscu.
The Cake Walk by Episcopal Ladies A Musical Entertainer
The opera house hosted an Episcopal church fundraiser musicale and cake walk. Performers received enthusiastic applause while five couples vied for a frosted cake with chocolate trim. Judges initially stalled then named Smoky Mokes with Melinda Johnson and Whistling Rufus with Liza Brown as finalists, with final victory going to Mr. Mokes and Miss Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Zook
Dr. Mullins
G.P Marsh
Smoky Mokes
Melinda Johnson
Whistling Rufus
Liza Brown
Mr. Mokes
Miss Johnson
Alias H. M. Lanterman
Nona Moore
H. M. Lanterman
Leslie Smith
Minnie Block
Ben Dodson
Grace Conerd
Ralph Keyser
No winner in Anita Atlantic football clash
The West Side team faced Anita yesterday in Anita with no score. Atlantic players, though outmatched in size, dominated play and nearly scored a touchdown as time expired. Spectators from Anita clashed briefly with Atlantic fans, but the game ended without a victor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Anita
Atlantic
Large Reception At Mrs McGregor Home
Yesterday afternoon Mrs H V McGregor hosted about 125 guests at 704 Cedar Street assisted by Mrs J B Coate and Mrs L A Coate. Guests were greeted at the door directed to dressing rooms and introduced to Mrs McGregor and Mrs Coate who presided over a chocolate service. Each guest wore a ribboned card with a quotation to spark conversation. Elaborate refreshments were served in the dining room with groups of about twenty five guests at a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. McGregor
J. B. Coate
L. A. Coate
Cedar Street
Helen McGregor
McGregor
Nightwatchman nearly suffocated by gas at bank building
Mr Smith, sleeping in a back room of the National Bank, awoke as gas escaped from jets when the gas supply was accidentally shut off. He opened doors and windows and shut off the jets, narrowly avoiding a fatal asphyxiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrt Smith
National Bank
Mr. Smith
Board approves contract with Welman to collect back taxes
The board of supervisors closed a contract with C. W. Welman for collecting back taxes on unreturned property. B A Goodspeed urged the contract and may assist. Welman expects to begin work by mid month or the first, aiming for a successful campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
C. W. Welman
B. A. Goodspeed
Mr. Welman
Goodspeed
Crown and Bridge Regulation at Levi Downs’ Chestnut Store
Special attention to Crown and Bridge work and regulation of teeth. Police and operating room over Levi Downs' store on Chestnut street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Downs
Oakland Herd Offers Red Polled Cattle for Sale
Bargain sale of choice bulls and heifers from the Oakland herd. Prospective buyers invited to inspect. Farm located four miles north of Sarah and 24 miles southwest of Brayton. Petr Jackson, Brayton, Iowa.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred Alexanders
John Toulouse
Maine
Wm. Cool
Frank Hodges
Neola
Extra
Rachel E. Corey
Hickory Street
Rev. Beck
Wayne County
D. O. Lively
Union Stock Yards and Transit Company
T. L. Malone
Wiota
Atlantic Cemetery
Rev. Steck
Christian Steck
Belleville
Ill
Drake
Stone
E. W. Grove
Tot
Board of Control Property
Rip van Winkle
Alfred Green
Wtf
Turaxara
E. H. French
Massena
William Pratt
Lafe Simpson
Brayton
A. H. Mountain
Louis Johnson
Belle Lyman
Oakland
Northwestern Orchestra
Hibernian Hall
J.C. Spangler
L.T. Spangler
C. R. Hunt
J. Childs
Lewis
Lewis Congregational Church
Ernest Terbush
W. ©. Terbush
Mrs. Malone
Jacob Lang
Hallow’een
Jake
Winder
Williams
Third and
Chestnut Streets
J. H. Needles & Son
Ophir
Royal Arch Masons
H. B. Newcomb
P. F. O'Connell
J. K. Herbert
W. M. Nichols
George E. Pennell
Theo G. Steinke
Masonic Temple Association
Richard Chamberlin Mott
Brockville
Canada
Rebecca Brown
Manitowoc
Wis
Anna L
Methodist Episcopal Church
Prairie Rose
Fletcher Chapel
M. E
Bear Grove Township
Wm. Mercer
Ees
Grant
Republican Party
Party of Reform and Progress
Paul
Fritz Sarsiscu
New Shoe Store
Medes Ste Ee Sas
Nebe
Nebes
Park, Atlantic
Atlantic National Bank
Towa
A. McWaid
H. L. Henderson
T. G. Turner
L. W. Niles
Ass’t
J. A. McWald
C. L. Brown
C.r. Hannan
Chas. R. Hunt
Chas. Block
H.L. Henderson
United States
Shaw & Crombie
C. B. Hess
Oakland Herd
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