Attempt to Break Jail and Homefront News from Massena
Frank Howard, alias Tom Bennett, jailed for burglary at Burnea store in Fort Madison, plans to break free. Sheriff Hill and aides foil the escape using a vent and a hat concealing tools, Bennett recaptured. The item also notes ongoing opera house amusements, J. H. O.'s meeting reports, and a Massena marriage of Ola M Kaufman to W. H. Langworthy with ceremony in Victoria township. Frequent church meetings led by Bell and Wiley praised for firm, non sensational preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Howard
Tom Bennett
Fort Madison
Thornell
Burnea
Mr. Hill
Bennett
Beener
Brink
Sheriff Hill
Hill
Ayres
Mr. Ayres
Mr. Kenyon
Christ
Mr. Bell
Kingdom of God
J H O Club Hosts Florence Skiles Night
The J H O club met Friday evening at Miss Florence Skiles parents home in the eastern city area. Members enjoyed music games and a contest for uniting cut quotations scattered about the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. O. Club
Florence Skiles
Local notices and arrivals in Atlantic city
In Atlantic today many visitors and locals were reported in town from surrounding areas including Shelby Lewis Griswold Wiota and Omaha. A marriage license was issued to W F Bettz 81 and Lilly L Lambert 16 and a divorce decree granted Mary Newton from Earl Newton. A special sale by Mae Harris is planned for December 1 2 and 3. The White Squadron will be at the opera house December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Wortman
Shelby
W. J. Harris
Lewis
H. B. Kriger
Griswold
A.T. Fried
Wiota
Atlantic
J. H. Southwick
Casey
J. L. Todd
Marion
J. M. McFadden
F. M. Stoner
Larah
John Maggarrell
Omaha
Colter Brothers
W. F. Bettz
Lilly L. Lambert
Henry Ackerman
Grant
Elmer Ackerman
St. Paul
Mary Newton
Earl Newton
Thornell
Mae Harris
Henry Shannon
Extra
L. R. Adams
Pleasant Township
Conveyances November 21 to 26 with several property transfers
A list of property deeds and transfers dated November 21 through 26, detailing grantees, grantors, parcel descriptions such as blocks and lots in Griswold Atlantic Wiota and other towns, and cash considerations ranging from 10.40 to 6833 dollars. Names include G W Lattig H K Bissell Mary Reed Williams Mountain J C Kennedy Kutz Funk Black and others across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Lattig
Perkinget
H Hulbert Lynd
Cumberland
JC Kennedy
Robert B Shearer
H Kutz
W F Johnston
Les
M Pt mi
Massena
Funk Et Ux
John R Black
Griswold
Glen Street returns to Atlantic after west tour
Glen Street returns from Denver and Salt Lake City to Atlantic. He previously served as Windsor night clerk and now takes a ticket position at the Park Hotel. Funeral of George Frow, 74, held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from his son in law’s home near Atlantic. Reverend Dudley officiating. J. W. Harkin Jr.’s The White Squadron to be staged next Thursday December 1, with seats on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Street
Atlantic
Denver
Salt Lake City
The
Windsor
Park Otel
Cuba
Amercan
Spain
J. W. Harkin
Mr. Harkins
Atlantic area notes and local changes amid winter snows
County and vicinity news recounts routine moves and illnesses from Atlantic and nearby towns. Mentions of residents Jacob Taylor and F J Macomber travelling, Albert Palmer sprained ankle, Andrew Graham from Bear Grove, John Roush leasing property, Mrs James Carter ill, Maude Swisher visiting Emerson, and a belt of snow disrupting corn husking. An upcoming Church of Christ entertainment includes a bazaar and supper, with Brown's China Hall promotions repeated. Lena Peterson's death follows paralysis. services held and burial at Cumberland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Macomber
Atlantic
Albert Palmer
Andrew Graham
Bear Grove
John Roush
Chas. Franklin
James Carter
Maude Swisher
Emerson
Alva Soodgrass
Church of Christ
Brown
China Hall
Christian Church
Jones
Cumberland Cemetery
Lena Maude Peterson
S. F. and
Isadore Peterson
Bridgewater, Adair County
Fragmented 19th Century Local Notices and Updates
A collection of brief items dated 1886 to 1898 notes deaths and church affiliation in Cumberland Iowa, social events at Stilwell Illinois and Clark's Grove, school teaching starting in Lorah, and planned resumes of local labor and business. Mentions Abe Rothchilds in Rock Island Davenport, Brown's China Hall in Atlantic, and no more preaching in Lorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Brown
China Hall
B. Ballard
Tabor
Abe Rothchilds
Rock Island
Davenport
Gentle
Old Homestead
Stilwell
Ilinois
Elsie Russell
Gantles
Carrie Gegtle
Clark’s Grove
Lorah
Atlantic town notes and social events in brief
Anita purchases at Brown’s China Hall. Miss Rose Haist visits Glenwood to plan her future home. Miss Tede Langdon returns after visiting Anita friends. Rebekahs host evening with Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Marr. May Haynes returns from visit with brother’s family. E society held impersonation at Rev. Votan home. Marrs depart for Nebraska for the winter. Mrs. LaVerta Morse visiting D. S. Umbenhauer. Mrs. W. E. Haynes hosts young ladies for sister May Haynes. Japan bread boxes sold at Brown’s China Hall. Minnie Marsh shops in town. Wichard Atkins & Co. shell corn for Jake Adams. Marguerite Graham begins No. 5 school. J. B. Thomason’s daughter ill with yellow jaundice. Residents attend Cumberland ball on Thanksgiving. W. F. M. S. meets at Mrs. O. McFadden’s. Yizza Marsh loses fine thoroughbred hog in snow. D. S. Miller and Ollie Cranston transact business at county seat. Louisa Linderman spends Thanksgiving with sister Mrs. Barton McFadden. Young folks enjoy moonlight coasting on Galion hill. FE Adams, E. Marsh and Milford Myers attend stock sale. Thomason paints barn cupola in national colors. Roy Marsh and Albert Startzer go sleigh riding Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Brown
China Hall
Rose Haist
Glenwood
Tede Langdon
Anita
Rebekahs
G. F. Marr
May Haynes
Sorimer
E Society
Japan
Wtf
Minnie Marsh
Wichard
Yizza Marsh
D. S. Miller
Ollie Cranston
Louisa Linderman
Barton McFadden
Galion Hill
FE. Adams
E. Marsh
Milford Myers
Fair Grounds
J. B. Thomason
Roy Marsh
Albert Startzer
Snowbound Grove Notes Local Happenings
In Grove Miss Ellen Outhoudt Sundayed there while Mrs. Cambridge lies ill. Miss Kittie Wallace on sick list. Walter Acker visiting parents. Will Rogers hauled wood. Newman buying horses. Rumor of a Grove wedding today. Lia Soper lost hogs in last week’s snow. Beney returned from western Nebraska. Mrs. Henry Troup seen in Grove. Thad Acker shipped cattle to Chicago. Gerald Lamkin wed last Wednesday. George and Joe Maggarrel dined in Grove from Rossland BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Outhoudt
Grove
Cambridge
Kittie Wallace
Walter Acker
Will Rogers
Newman
Lia Soper
Beney
Nebraska
Henry Troup
Lewis
Thad Acker
Chicago
Gertrude Lamkin
Messrs
George and
Joe Maggarrel
Rossland
British Columbia
Pleasant Towns Ship News Notes in Atlantic Area
Local items from Pleasant Township and Griswold include Brown's China Hall promotions in Atlantic, residents Wm Gerlach Billy Tim Ed Corbett and Kittie Dolan at home, rabbits hunts and Thanksgiving travels. Griswold schools close Thursday Friday, snow boosts sleighing, corn to husk nearby, Vanmeter hog market, Dr Campbell professional trip, Reinigs Thanksgiving visit, Swartz handling business in Atlantic Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Brown
China Hall
Wtf
Gerlach
Billy Tim
Ed Corbett
Kittie Dolan
Wm. Vanmeter
Griswold
Dr. Campbell
Hugh Reinig
Constable Swartz
Benton area notes show farm life and community events
A Benton school meeting at Meas ant Center is followed by health, marriage, and farming news. Mazie Kriger recovers from appendicitis while James McVey sells his farm to F. Forrester. Willie Peebles and Miss Erma Kale wed on Thanksgiving. Cattle and corn yields, new school teacher Mrs. Harry Winder, and a Highland circuit by Rev. Deck are noted along with a rabbit hunt outcome and upcoming oyster dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Measant Center
Mazie Kriger
N. A. Lewis
Bert Walters
Antic
Mary Gittings
Atlantic Business College
Drake University of Des Moines
Willie Peebles
Erma Kale
James McVey
F. Forrester
L. H. Griffith
C. P. Blue
Ike Wallace
Frank Parker
A. C. Godanour’s
Harry, Winder
Highland School
Charley
Deck
Highland
Benton
Will Chandler
Mike Metz
Marne School News and Community Notes
The Misses Blakeslee visited Marne schools Monday while Mae Findlay returned to Bear Grove township. The social at Mr Findlay's Thanksgiving eve was a success and new seats arrived for the schoolhouse. Dr Giles led in a shooting match and Ella Baird Paulson passed away, funeral at Presbyterian church. Rev Currens and family leave for Logan Iowa and are welcomed if they visit. Turkey season brought recreation for schoolboys as sleighing improves with deepening snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakeslee
Marne
Barney Powell
Green Bay Lumber Co
Mae Findlay
Bear Grove Township
Giles
America
Gus
Geo. Findlay
Ella Baird Paulson
Presbyterian Church
Elkhorn
Community Notices and Socials Roundup
Mrs L Bosley has pneumonia and several residents including Dorothy Overman and J C Voorhees are reported sick. Eastern Stars banquet was held. Visitors from Extra Atlantic Wiota Colfax Lorimer and Massena noted. Central Church of Christ dedicated recently. Jolly Dozen hosted by Mrs E R Boyd with social gatherings across the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Bosley
Dorothy Overman
Burke
Atlantic
Our City
J. C. Voorhees
W. E. Haynes
S. F. Donohue
Central Church of Christ
E. R. Boyd
E. S. Lattig
G. F. Marr
Bessie
Adair
May Haynes
Lorimer
W. S. Greenleaf
Massena
M. E. Worth
B. B. Ferryman
Elsa Furnam
Community notes from Massena township and surrounds
Local residents share greetings and visits with relatives in Colorado Atlantic and Drake University. Tassel with diphtheria mentioned. typhoid death of Lily L. Gockenhour noted. Christmas tree planned at Center church and quarterly meeting set for December 18. Adam Wollenhaupt reports county supervision neglect. Fritz Saemich endorsed for representative.
Horses and Mules Wanted for Atlantic Market Day
A buyer announces in Atlantic on Wednesday December 7 a one day sale of draft horses and fancy chunks weighing 1050 to 1800 pounds for eastern and export markets. He will also buy knee actors and pacers, fast speed preferred, plus mules 8 years and under and small horses and mares 850 to 1100 pounds for a southern market. Animals must be fat and well broken. Bring your big drafts and fancy chunks for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Howard
Revs
Bell
Wiley
Opera House
Josie Mead
Nathan Dole
Angel
E. D. Stover
Wayne
Neb
FE. M. Kaufman
Victoria Township
Ola M
W. H. Langworthy
Victor F. Johnson
Langworthy
Massene
Byron Forshay
Citizens Bank
A. A. Mickel
McVicker's Theatre
J. Nichols
Atlantic Infirmary of Osteopathy
Wdt
Bertha
Lahman Brooks
J H Marshall
Brown Treas
Rockafellow
Meredith Et
Max Bechert
Ames
Boggs
Edward William Read
C & Perkins
Eliza Herbert
S F Myers
John H Wood
Martin Wd
Overcoats
Ulster
George Frow
James Brown
Robert
John
Reet
H. Lamborn
R. Extrand
D. J. Vance
Mrs. Extrand
Vance
Langdon
Miss Vance
Kearney
Mary E Marshall
Father Daly
Wif
Jacob Taylor
Maine
SORAH
Galion
J. N. Currens
Logan
Currens
Hoop’s Coissi
Army and Navy
Co. I. Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
Hood
Woods
Kirkham
Colorado
Carolina Haist
Rosa
W. Aberts
J.C. Voorhees
A.M. Haggard
Drake University
Charles Worthing
May Acker
Atantic
J. Neeley
J. C Voorhies
Kate Clark
White House
N. d
F. B. Lawrence
McCrea
Oakland
J McCrea
Greenfield
H. P. Davis
O.C. Worthing
Ophreat
G. Worthing
Lily L. Gockenhour
Highland Church
Rev. Beck
Highland Cemetery
Lyman
Emma Sacemich
George Schueler
Mary Pelzer
Wm. Pelzer
H. Pelzer
Center Church
L. J. Weaver
Harvey
Lola
Kraft
Gustav Maurer
M. E
Massena Township
A. Wo
Mr. Wollenhaupt
J.O. Wilken
Walnue Street
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