Populists Face Up With Talks At Local Meeting
Sherm Sellers nurses two sore fingers after recent incident. A large church meeting drew a sizable crowd on Saturday. Ben Graham suffered a shelter mishap from a bolt. Talks by Allison, Foster and Hager sparked debate as populists worry over influence of a great American statesman. Mr and Mrs Jas Franklin expected to appear soon. Fred Franklin visited Cumberland and Mark Byrnes traveled to Atlantic for business last Saturday. Rain improved ground for plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherm Sellers
Fred Franklin
Cumberland
Mark Byrnes
Atlantic
Jas
Franklin
Ben Graham
Allison
Foster
Hager
Bear Grove activities and travels across counties
Bear Grove residents joined travels to Griswold and Noble Center while bands and reading circles performed locally. Delegations visited Lewis near Hager, and Atlantic hosts visits from several Bear Grove residents. The community showcases a band, reading circle program, and local political notes amid a silver craze fading.
Local Notes From area residents and visitors
Rev Jewell returns from visit cast. Peter Hopley went to Des Moines last week. Hager’s speech a grand success though Crystal Lake crowd down. Dr Plunkett visited Anita. Dr Davis in Atlantic on business. W B Emerson of Atlantic visited last week. Windy Jones and Gus Shearer in another lawsuit. Clarence Peters to Cedar Rapids for school. Jenskins and Ike Temple rode to Griswold last Wednesday. Theo Woodward recovered enough to be out. Farewell party for Misses Hopley and Both on Tuesday. James Walker shipped cattle and bogs to Chicago last week. Misses Hopley Woodward Hopley and others to Griswold to hear Allison. Clarence Jones sprained shoulder from buggy fall a week ago Sunday. Maude Perkins returned home with sister Mrs Garner. Margaret Hopley to Grinnell for fall and winter attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Jewell
Peter Hopley
Des Moines
Hager
Crystal Lake
Dr. Plunkett
Anita
Dr. Davis
Atlantic
W. B. Emerson
Griswold
Theo
Woodward
Hopley
James Walker
Chicago
Allison
Clarence Jones
Maude Perkins
Mrs. Garner
Margaret Hopley
Grinnell
Des Moines Winter Music Course For Gertrude Roth
Gertrude Roth will spend the winter in Des Moines taking a music course. A Lewis band crowd traveled to Griswold to hear Allison, but the writer corrects that they actually heard congressman here in Lewis last week. Steena Thuline of Griswold visits her sister Mrs Vedain. Frank Osen hosted Gaddis and Gaddis from Buck Creek. Center school house drew a large crowd for Mere dith and Wood. A bear Grove party joined at Crystal Lake Saturday. The sermon at Fletcher Chapel marked Rev J J Varley’s last for the year. L B Wickersham will speak on Chickens Come Home to Roost at Fletcher Chapel Sept 17 at 7:30 pm. Admission 10 and 15 cents. A Bear Grove group attended Crystal Lake. The Misses Baker and others listed with several men also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Riggs
Atlantic
Charley Clements
Griswold
Geo. Wissler
Lewis
John Eger
Hager
Fred Switzer
Carl Carson
Geo. Kirk
Great Allison
Bear Grove
Noble Center
Ralph Wallace
Gertrude Roth
Des Moines
Lewis Band
Dr. Campbell
F. J. Macomber
W. B. Davis
O. Mills
J. Parker
Allison
The
Democrat
Steena Thuline
Vedain
G. Osen
P. Gaddis
Buck Creek
Frank Osen
Center School House
Meredith
Wood
Our Town
Bachelors’ Hall
J. J. Varley
Fletcher Chapel
Sarah
Ward's Grove
Ladies
Masons
Simmons
G.M. Tyrrell
Masonic Order
Texas
Idaho
H. M. Bourne
Larah
Iowa
Peter Groesbeck
Steeton Herald
Five Mile Grove News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Mr. McFadden sold hogs Saturday. Frank Johnson has a new jumper. School began in the Grove Monday. Lewis Gingery spent Sunday in Atlantic. L. G. and D. H. Everett run a Brayton butcher shop. Bert Frazier bought a new riding plow. Bee McMenamin visited Clara McFadden. Rev. Dietrich preached his last sermon before conference. Fred Warren recovered from Omaha trip excitement. Ed Warren departed for the wild west, hopes to return soon. M. R. Funk brought three large white pelicans to Pellett for mounting. Warren party Thursday eve was a grand success despite rain. Ducks begin Southward flight and sportsmen prep for season as ponds stay full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McFadden
Frank Johnson
Grove
Lewis Gingery
Atlantic
L. G
D. H. Everett
Brayton
Bert Frazier
Bee McMenamin
Clara McFadden
Rev. Dietrich
Fred Warren
Omaha
Ed Warren
M. R. Funk
Galion
Warren
Brighton items report local mishaps and travels
In Brighton, Ben Campbell lost a horse recently and Miss Spear injured her ankle in a buggy capsizing. Arthur Ogg was hired briefly for Archie Williamson. Rev Deitrich of Wiota visited nearby. R Crouch returned Sept 5 from Omaha fair trip. Fell Bros threshing ends for the year. Locals visited Ballard's Grove for hickory nuts. Mrs Campbell’s sister returned to Monroe Indiana. George Crouch suffered a poisoned hand needing lancing. Ed Warren and his mother toured to Missouri Valley. A resident’s ride with two young women ended when a horse bolted, throwing them and injuring the ladies.
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Arthur Ogg
Archie Williamson
Deitrich
Wiota
Miss Spear
R. Crouch
Omaha
Ake
Fell Bros
Brighton
Ballard’s Grove
Sarah
Missouri Valley
Grove Notes and Local Visits in Grove area
Grove residents report visits and errands across nearby towns. J Woodcock shelled corn midweek while Geo Roberts drove eighty head of cattle for W Hopley. Families like Hopleys and Mix Hufstod welcomed guests, with Hannah Oakes teaching in Atlantic and Mrs Link Sundaying in Washington. A watermelon thief targeted Edgar Gaylord, and Casper Beekman bought cattle in Omaha. A local microscope ad appears from W J M Inmen & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Atlantic
Edgar Gaylord
G. E. Link
Griswold
Senator Allison
Geo. Roberts Poate
W. Hopley
Jennie
Mattie Hopley
Arizona
Charley Everett
Casper Beekman
Local notes and obituaries from Franklin Township
Summary of fragmentary items: social visits, church events, and local personalities in Franklin Township. Mentions Audubon fair attendance, funerals for Henderson child and Mr Groesbeck, paraly sis scare for L D Risch, community gossip, and school circle program notes. Includes multiple names: Mrs Bourne, Rev Wickersham, A K Potter, Gus Johnson, J K Bailey, D F Kelly, Miss Upson, Miss Rousch, and Franklin Reading Circle program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Reading Circle
Franklin Township Reading Circle
Cullen Bryant
A. C. Robinson
Nellie Turner
L A Wood
E G Barnard
Mabel Gaylord
Mary Jones
J E Johnson
Harriet Wood
Myrtle Jordan
B M Brooks
Misses Jones
Brooks and Robinson
Atlantic Normal and Business College Opens With Promising Start
The Atlantic Normal and Business College began on Sept. 8 with satisfactory attendance between fifty and sixty. Three new students joined, L. W. Chaplin from Fontanelle and Misses Maud Brewster and Jennie Goodspeed of Atlantic. The campus is central, newly renovated, and expected to attract more students. An evening assembly featured music and readings, and Miss Billig plans private lessons and a possible dramatic club. A social is scheduled, and a Saturday class on Sept. 19 will prepare for State certificates. A committee recommends postponing Manitoba & Gulf railroad consideration until promoters prove financial responsibility. Ayer's Pills advertise for sea voyages and travel, touting relief from constipation and nausea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Normal and Business College
L. W. Chaplin
Fontanelle
Maud Brewster
Jennie Goodspeed
Atlantic
Prof. Moore
Miss Billig
Local and Personal Notes Across Atlantic Iowa
Mrs. Jas S Goss visits Malcom T B Swan speaks at Benton Center tonight E Fisher goes to Harlan on business H G Cotton of Lewis visits city Mrs Guy and mother visit Anita A M Brown goes to Avoca R G Phelps recovers to sit up Ward Card child quarantined for diphtheria Salvation Army to move to 518 Chestnut street A child of Ward Cards relapses after croup Aggies Ballard to appear grand juror Council Bluffs Miss Snively visits from Winterset Grand jury subpoenas in Council Bluffs Western Union crews upgrade lines Royal Arch Masons to confer degrees at temple Democrats nominate county officers Ann Conine and wife celebrate 36th anniversary Kerr speaks at Silver Headquarters Adies baseball team in city Fire alarm alerts town. barn fire on Poplar Street under control Ayers Sar saparilla endorsed by readers Insurance and repairs follow fire incident
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T. B. Swan
Benton Center
Avoca
R. G. Phelps
Bol” Ballard
Council Bluffs
Will Phelps
Iowa City
The
State University
Clay Johnson
Oscar Blake
Chicago
Snively
Bostedo
Winterset
Grand Jury
Ward Card’s
Ehn Street
Isaac Conine
Elm Street
Kerr
Silver Headquarters
Adies
Press
Ball Park
Ayer
Local notes from Anita and surrounding towns
Residents report visits and moves including Lillian Hutton returning to Atlantic and J C Jenkins moving back from What Cheer. Mrs Henry Houck dies at Anita home after long illness. Nellie Sears infant burial at Evergreen. Lincoln Center speakers T B Swan and J E Bruce with Tribune quartet and Anita band. Democrats hold political meeting in opera house with L T Genung speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Hutton
Atlantic
Adair
Our City
Cheer
KE. E. Major
Des Moines
J. E. Bruce
T. B. Swan
G. S. Worthing
Henry Houck
Anita
Nellie
J. H. Sears
Evergreen Cemetery
Democrats
Opera House
L.T. Genung
J. T. Marvin
Corning
Cora
Grinnell
Bessie
Edna Henshaw
Olive Hayward
I. R. Boyd
Buck Creek Social Notes and Local Happenings
W P Oakes is listed as sick. Grant Triplett teaches at No 1 Benton. John Laartz sowed fall wheat. Miss Jennie Joyce attends Cedar Falls school. Pete and John Stolley finished sorghum. J B Butler and Chris Nelson painted buggies. School hay at No 8 with Miss Curtis teaching. Miss Butlin of New York visits Cecil family. Youths to attend Audubon fair. Louis Goettsch and wife welcome a baby. Mr Wallace from Highland attends services. Geo Hastins and Ed Stoner seen Sunday. Frank Prather of Franklin township visited last Sunday. A F Harris plans a new house pending weather. Buth Joyce and mother in Oskaloosa for Friends meeting. Ed Louis goes to Town City for State University four years. Miss Fannie Cecil returns from northern state. John Herbert buys a new riding plow and wonders when dinner will be. J B Butler and wife plan an overland trip to northern state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Oakes
Grant Triplett
Benton
John Laartz
Jennie Joyce
Cedar Falls
Pete
John Stolley
J. B. Butler
Chris Nelson
Miss Curtis
Miss Butlin
New York
Ed Louis
State University
Fannie Cecil
John Herbert
J.B. Butler
Atlantic Public Schools Opened with Large Enrollment
The Atlantic public schools opened yesterday under favorable conditions with an unusually large enrollment. Prof. Wilcox is warmly greeted as a bright, prosperous year is anticipated. A Bible class was organized at Dr. Hill's home with about 25 members open to all, meeting weekly for a winter study on prophesies of Christ led by Dr. Hill and Miss Hope Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Public Schools
Wilcox
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Pymosa
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