Local and personal notes from the city and region
Local residents and visitors are listed on various errands and travels. J Rogers of Walnut, J W Gillett to Griswold, W B Ramsey to Des Moines, B. Newcomb to Avoca, Claire Sweeney visiting Audubon, William Hopley shipping cattle to Chicago, Mrs Heyman visiting Charles Block, Miss Francia Roberts starting Commercial College, J L Todd on a Rock Island trip, Charles Bair at Simpson College, J J Swartz’s death prompting Cora Swartz’s Omaha visit, and several others on business, court, or family matters. A bustling day of small movements across towns like Griswold, Greenfield, Bassett, and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
Bishop's
H. Heyman
Chicago
Charles Block
A. S. Funk
Greenfield
Francia Roberts
The
Commercial College
Charles Lattimer
Cumberland
Sam Hoffman, Jr
Sioux City
Royal Hudspeth
Bassett
Nebraska
J. L. Barnett
Carbon
Charles Bair
Indianola
Simpson College
W. S. Dimmick
Council Blails
C. A. Somers
Scranton
L. W. Niles
W. G. Rogge
Massena
Court House
Chas. Clark
Little Son
Anita
Lizzie
Eva Guttenfelder
Guthrie Center
G. W. Bales
Dexter
Frank Chapimen
Katie Pugh
Underwood
Council Bluffs
Local social, staffing moves, and health ads mix in town
Mrs J B Brut hosts Congregational Sunday school class evening with teachers Misa Addie Case and Miss Ruth Disbrown. B L Taylor of Corning begins record search for unreturned property in recorder's office. Saw mill jobs lure Arthur Neff A E Zimmerman Joe Robinson to Gold Creek Mont. News on corn yield claim, Lewin Standard sale to G W B Fletcher, football correction, Bucklen's salve praise, hairdressing service, King’s New Life Pills ad, death notice for Rev J D Carlock. free medicine offer and trials promote local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Brut
Congregational Sunday School
Misa Addie Case
Ruth Dis~brown
B. L. Taylor
Corning
C.w.welman
Recorder
Arthur Neff
A. E. Zimmerman
Joe Robinson
Gold Creek
Mont
G. Edwin Link
G. W. B. Fletcher
Lewis
Link
Fletcher
Franklin
McGoshen
Ross Wallace
McGeehan
Temperance theme pushes local Y P C T U formed
Miss Rachael Jones of Des Moines spoke in Atlantic urging temperance action and a million pledges to back immediate destruction of liquor traffic. A Congregational church meeting led to forming a local Young People's Christian Temperance Union society with plans for further organizing and a future push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachael Jones
Des Moines
Young People's Christian Temperance Union of
Jaws
Young People's Societies
Congregational Church
Temperance
Dr. Hill
Iowa
Miss Jones
Owes More Than He Can Pay Peter Christensen Files Bankruptcy
Peter Christensen a farmer west of Atlantic has filed for bankruptcy. Secured debts total 3222 backed by chattel mortgages on stock crops and farm implements valued at 4122. Unsecured liabilities amount to 4535.25, including grocery and merchandise bills. Major creditors include W E Simpson of Maine and Ed Burke of Walnut. Assets valued at 2967 with an insurance policy of 1500. Exempt property claimed at 879. Christensen alleges duress and fraud in securing the chattel mortgages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Christensen
Atlantic
W. E. Simpson
Maine
Ed Burke
Walnut
Hog farmer shopper tries to buy overcoat on credit
A man resembling a farmer visited the Atlantic Clothing Company and claimed he would sell hogs for about 150 dollars to fund clothing. He eyed several fine overcoats, left to dine, and asked for a loan of a quarter. Mose Kahn offered to weigh the hogs for city cents, but the man vanished before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Clothing Company
Mose Kahn
Mose
Young Boys Meeting At YMCA Tonight Instructive Talk By Wilcox
A gathering for boys aged fourteen to eighteen is planned in the YMCA rooms this evening. Professor William Wilcox will speak with engaging and instructive content for the youth. Leading citizens are expected to address the meeting and encourage constructive use of time to steer youths away from loafing on the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilcox
Koya
Plain drunk sparks jail escape rumor debunked
A false report claimed two county jail prisoners escaped. A tramp acting erratic chased by Whitney’s north pasture prompted a scare. Sheriff Hill, Detective Kavanaugh, and the marshal verified the man was not a prisoner and released him after determining he was merely intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Locy
Delivery of Mail Timetable Change for Afternoon Routes
Changes in the timing of No. 3 and No. 8 afternoon mail require new delivery procedures. General delivery will occur after No. 8 arrives, with business east mail delivered about 5 oclock and No. 3 mail distributed to carriers for route delivery. Carriers will not work evening mail distribution at the office.
Card of Thanks by Swartz Family
Mrs J J Swartz and family acknowledge thanks for kindness shown by neighbors and friends during illness and death of their husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Swartz
None so popular remedy gains favor in Iowa
A newspaper notice touts Morrow's Kid-ne-oids as a kidney and backache cure, claiming broad local popularity in Iowa. It cites a Creston woman who reports relief after using the yellow tablets, priced at 50 cents a box, sold at local drug stores and mailed by John Morrow & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Iowa
C. Roberta
North Mulberry St
Creston
H.G. Weber Dé Co
Price
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
Ohio
Exciting Game Highlighted by Atlantic Victory
The report covers a lively Saturday game with Atlantic Maroons defeating Panora 6 to 0 at the Fair Grounds in Atlantic. Key players Moore Reese Franklin and Keyser starred on defense and offense as Panora pushed late but was kept from scoring. The writeup notes evolving schedules and a new school room opening following the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Williamson
Anita
Atlantic Maroons
H. P. Rasmussen
Panora
Cory
Reputa
Corning
Southwestern Iowa
Atlantic
Maroons
Marconsa
Bert Moore
Reese
Maroona
Keyser
Panora Boys
Hully
Franklin
McGecon
Panoragoon
Hurley
Moore
Jones
Enright
Cc F
Moore Bishop
Boger Ramsay
Rv Jones Wallace
Montgomery McGoshon
Lyale Wert
Hunamer Harvey
Moore Keyser
Miller Yatver
McLarer Hully
Moore Franklin
Fair Grounds
Touchdown
McGeshon
Wilcox
W. BE. Jenkins
Lindber
Jos Wallace
Disgraceful Football Incident Marred Game Closure
After the game officials E. E. Wilcox and W. E. Jenkins faced a hostile crowd. Jenkins, who helped officiate, was surrounded by hoodlums on the field and had to be guided to safety by Atlantic players. The episode sparked calls for better crowd control at future games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Wilcox
W. E. Jenkins
Panora
Jenkins
Jenking
Atlantic
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W.T. Palmer & CO
Cass County
Chestnut Street
W. T. Palmer & GO
William Hopley
P. A. Campbell
S. M. A. Bagley
George Lang
J. L. Todd
Rock Island
Cora Swartz
Omaha
J. J. Swartz
J. H. Alexander
Citizens Bank
H. A. Briggs
Griswold
Joe Wanzall
Harlan
Mr. Wanzel
Jos, Wanzel, Sr
Frank Miller
J. W. Fulton
Mr. Miller
8. S. Nichols
Chris Fullendorf
Lebanon
Chas. Schock
Elgin Creamery Company
Hyer
Denmark
John Barnard
Amen Cracker and Biscuit Co
Bennett’s
G. B. Steadman
Newark
Mich
Bucklen
Vic Emmert & Co
Endien
Letha Beauch
East Fourth Street
Wilkins Block
M. Conrad
Dr. King
J.D. Carlock
San Diego
Cal
J. D. Carlock
Vick Emmert & Co
Opera House
Shephard
Ogawa
Lieut Walter Allen
Besiye’ Sen
J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
Allen
New York
Hughes
Ramsey
Telegrapo
James Stier
Jas, Stier
Bia
Lada Brown
Magaret Graham
Monte Cristo
Monte Crista
Saat
Gang of Kaftiany
John
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