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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1899
Page
2
J F Conway dies this morning after a prolonged decline. Sister Mrs Maxwell of Oakland notified. funeral plans paused awaiting word. Death cause uncertain with theories of morphine, chloral, or brain stroke. no evidence of intentional overdose. Letter left with J B Jones opened after death contained private matters only.
City authorities warn of dwindling supply as demand spikes from rail yards and canning plants. Wells cannot keep up, prompting possible use of a pond. Residents on the hill urged to minimize water, avoid hydrants and lawn hoses outside permitted hours. Yesterday's pumped volume reached 1 050 000 gallons, far above prudent levels. Sprinkling wagon denied water while dust filled Chestnut street. Garden watering hours are 5 to 7 am and 7 to 9 pm.
Judge Green excused the regular panel except those hearing Howlett et al vs J M Brown and ordered them to report Monday Sept 18. A verdict of 617,123 was returned for Des Moines Electric Light Co vs The Atlantic Mt Etna & Corning Telephone Co Pat Boyle et al in a suit over telephone supplies. Pugh vs Whalen was dismissed on plaintiff’s motion. Olivia L Dickerson vs W H Low postponed to next term. In the Locke minor heirs division, Mary L Locke receives specified real estate portions with remaining real estate to the minor heirs. Marriage noted Edcepsce.
Atlantic residents and visitors frequent the town with a busy array of travel and tasks. Peter Nelson of Braylon and Frank Dodson of Perry are in the city visiting friends. The Maccabee degree team aided work in Milford while Ian Newman shipped three carloads of horses to Menominee. George McCormick and George Riggs made trips for vacations and family matters. Rock Island railroad began enlarging Bull Creek’s lower course. Several residents visited Omaha, Des Moines, Chicago, and Denver for business, health, or leisure. A heat wave peaked at 97 degrees with strong winds and dust as Misses Wilkin hosted tea and a picnic to Crystal Lake. Community gatherings included Uncle Tom’s Cabin with a concluding concert, while Mrs. Cannon hosted a reception for visiting nieces Alicа Rudd and Katherine Dobson.
The board of supervisors adjourned after a session focused mainly on routine work. J B Jones spoke to request allowance of the county’s half of the expense, eighty seven dollars seventy cents, incurred by him as mayor for arresting and convicting criminals. the city paid half and the county had paid part of the other half. The bill was allowed.
James B Bruff responds to a Daily Telegraph report on Cass County vs Henry Bell, arguing the jury was misled by judge remarks outside the case and noting Bell fully disclosed assessable notes in 1897 and 1899 after legal counsel review, insisting he concealed nothing and urging readers to consider the documented facts.
Anna Garretson and Ira Hubbell married at their future home 807 Cedar Street with Rev. Jones officiating. Hubbell, active in local bands, was serenaded by two orchestras later that evening as friends extended wishes.
A steady stream of Cumberland Griswold Audubon and Omaha visitors were noted, with residents like K T Hoyt Frank Herbert W A Boggs Allen W Trego Henry Smith and others listed in transit or business trips. Several departures included Mrs S S Stacks for Omaha and Mayor L Tilden for Chicago.
A long list of residents and visitors in Atlantic today includes Friday John Gray of Cagey Hugh McKay from Shelby and others such as Mrs Lottia Davie Anita and Hon O Cooms with son Led in town Mayor Tilden returning from Chicago and many more on business visits. Several residents plan travel, including John Johnson to Owaha and Dr KR Wilken to Chicago. A local sale ad and fair racing entries from Audubon are noted along with a pension increase for Geo H Stevens and a lawn social postponed due to rain tonight.
Taxpayers are warned that the final month to pay the second half of 1898 taxes is ending and interest will start. Pay early to avoid end of month rush and leave property lists promptly with treasurer T W Brown. Death of William Archer Occurred last night at his city home after a long illness. He leaves a wife and four children Harry, at Harsham. Mrs B B Lynch of Oakland. Elmer. Mrs Frank Cozad of Lewis.
Funeral services for J F Conway were held this morning at 10 o'clock in the Odd Fellows hall with a fern banked casket and floral offerings. Rev Reed of the Presbyterian church conducted the sermon and Rev Dr Hill offered the prayer. Burial services of the Odd Fellows continue on Friday.
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