Local and Personal News Gathered During a Week
Ed Syiel visited Stuart while Pat Boyle, from Massena, and J C Stuart from Maine were in the city. Dan Folly of Wiota, and Cowen of Maine conducted business. Harvest home event planned near Brayton. rail pay car due early next week. Hutton McCarthy troupe performing in Audubon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Syiel
Stuart
Pat Boyle
Massena
J.C. Stuart
Maine
Dan Folly
Wiota
Tally, Cowen
Atlantic schools open with strong attendance this week
The Atlantic schools report promising start under new superintendent Prof. Wm Wilcox. First week enrollment totals include High School 132 Central 208 East Side 236 West Side undetermined Gratt School 6. overall district attendance shows improvement. An Atlantic University Association meeting at Mrs Reed’s residence drew 23 of 35 members with a Chautauqua style historical program planned for Sept 25.
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Atlantic
Wm. Wilcox
Wee
Central School
East Side
West Side
Gratt
The
University Association
Speech by McFarland Draws Crowd in Elkhorn Hall
Last night Hon. W. M. McFarland, killed for a speech at Elkhorn, halted at Marne by rain, but the boys urged him to speak. The hall was packed as he delivered a calm, logical, and convincing talk that critics admitted was unanswerable and very effective.
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Elkhorn
Marne
Death of Mrs. Baker Near Baker Minnesota
M N Baker reports the death of his mother at his daughter’s home near Baker Minnesota on Wednesday of last week. Born in Mercer County Pennsylvania she died in her eighty third year after a yearlong illness. A Lincoln township resident for about ten years she moved to Minnesota thirteen years ago. She joined the Presbyterian church in childhood and remained a member. She leaves four children L D Baker L H Baker Mrs N I Burnett and M N Baker. An editorial tribute from Anita Tribune.
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M.N. Baker
N. J. Burnett
Baker
Minnesota
Mother Baker
Margaret Baker
Mercer
Pennsylvania
Lincoln Township
Presbyterian Church
L. D. Baker
L. H. Baker
N. I. Burnett
MN. Baker
This County
Anita Tribune
J Folly's Trouble Signals Multiple Security Filings
Several papers were filed in the Folly case including a chattel mortgage on new machinery and buggies to Ponn Plow Co of Council Bluffs for 1044.21. Randall Selby Bell of Des Moines holds a mortgage on book accounts notes for 400 and a bill of sale to the same firm. Shaw Crombie filed a mortgage on a steer and three heifers for 110.55. Pioneer Implement Co filed a mortgage on half the crops and farm implements for 1370.25. Attorney H M Boorman says transfers to Folly's father and brothers are genuine and that creditors will not suffer if the estate is well managed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponn Plow Co
Council Bluffs
Randall, Selby & Bell
Des Moines
Shaw & Crombie
Electric Bitters Promised For All Seasons
Electric Bitters described as a seasonal medicine aiding languor, liver sluggishness, and general debility. Promoted to counteract malarial poison, relieve headaches and digestion issues, with cautions about toning the system. Priced at 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle at drug stores.
Benton Republicans Gather for Meeting at Benton Center
A Benton township GOP meeting at Benton Center school house attracted a crowded turnout despite poor roads. TP B Swan spoke, the Ygleo cit band provided music, and a McKinley club formed with sixty members led by Gen Pratt as president. A memorial for Patriarch Jacob Hunt was adopted by Hawkeye Encampment No 64 I O O F praising his life and service.
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Benton Township
Benton Center
TP. B. Swan
Ygleo Cit
McKinley Club
Gen. Pratt
John McGrain
W. C. Williams
Chas. Gallagher
Benton
Atlantic notices and town dailies update
A long list of local occurrences in Atlantic includes Prof Arnold leaving Oct 3, town meetings and court notices, social events, illness reports, travel to Chicago and Omaha, and speeches by McKinley supporters. Mentions of births, deaths not detailed. clergy visits, baptist missionary address, and a corn ears contest announced with prize structure.
Bryan on pensions and the wartime debt
Four years earlier, in the Omaha World-Herald, reflects on pensions and federal spending. The piece argues next session must fund at least 186.9 million for pensions, condemning much of it as unearned debt and criticizing wartime profiteering and lasting frictions within generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha World-Herald
Bryan
Congress
Meeting at the opera house draws crowded audience
A Saturday night gathering at the opera house filled every seat with extra chairs placed on stage and packed standing room. Ladies traveled long distances to hear the speaker as the band drum corps and glee club provided music. Chairman Conerd introduced Mr. McPherson, a well regarded speaker who presented a clear analysis of the money question and challenged the silverites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Drum Corps
Glee Club
Conerd
McPherson
Politician Defends Free Silver as Populists Clash at Meeting
The speaker rebutted tariff support, outlined depression causes, and argued free silver would not cure ills. He contrasted 1892 conditions with today and criticized disruptive heckling by some protesters in the audience while praising orderly attendees. The event was blamed on a few unruly individuals and hopes were raised for better conduct at future gatherings.
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Chicago
Magazines Wanted for Purchase by This Office
The office seeks to buy various old magazines including Century April 1896 and April 1805 Munsey November 1894 and February 185 Harpers August January and February 1892 March April November December 1803 January 1894 February March April and Many 1800 Scribners February and September 1895 McClures December 1894 February duplicate and October 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century
Munsey
Fed
Harpers
Scribners
McClures
Dee
Dupe Anil
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Invites Mothers
Advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething remedy used by millions of mothers for over fifty years. Claims to soothe the child, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and treat diarrhoea. Priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
For Sale Widow Clayton estate in Atlantic city
The fine residence property of the Widow Clayton estate in Atlantic City is for sale. Enquire through John W. Scott Atlantic or Warren Dean executor, Ia. Campaign rate for the Wexny Tereekary to January 1 1897 offered at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Atlantic
John W. Scott
Warren Dean
Wexny
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Frank Aldrich
Grandpa Heath
Oaknell
Ed. Dickerson
Pittsburg
Kon
Jain
Wm. Young
T. B. Swan
Cumberland
I. W. Brown
John Yager
Mayor Jones
W. A. Wilken
Osha
Miss Howell
J. Oc, Petty
Ninth and Locust Streets
W. W. Haworth
Griswold
Danish Baptist Church
Brayton
J. M. Putman
R. Wallace
Gladbrook
Elkhorn College
Blair
Neb
Hutton-McCarthy Theatrical Company
Audubon
Dr. Reynolds
Silan Wilson
A. K. Forsyth
Masonic Temple
N. R. Simpson
Los Angeles
J. A. B. Myers
Bear Grove
Cramlet
Anita
Extra
Huchendorf and
Quint
O. W. Rich
Audubon and
Coon Rapids
Dad Franklin
Chas
Scott
B. L. Garretson
Mr. Whitney
P. E. O. Sisterhood
J. Bruca Mather
Harlan
City
Rev. Mather
Lewis
John A. Storey
Greenfield
Benton Center School House
Jacob Hunt
LeClaire
Mr. Hunt
Ophir
J. 8. Jackson
E. E. Reed
L. E. Hollowell
Royal Arch
Homer E. Boatright
J. W. Wright
Casey, In
Homer
Atlantic Schools
Rav
J. Gunderman
Dimondale
Mich
Der
King
Baptist
Rives Junction
Grippe
Dr. King
Deng
Miss Maclean
J. Folly
Electric Bitters
Henton Center
Hawkeye
Iowa
A. D
New Jersey
iSuch
Patriarch Hunt
Tur Daily Telegraph
Arnold
Carl Steinke
Mumby
Lamb
Pymosa Township
Willis
Frank Chapman
Sarah
L. Tee
Gee Nung
B. Morrissy
Jelerk
Shelby County
Agnes Ross
John Patty
John F. Lacy
R. M. Murray
Chris Herstein
Leone Myers
Sherr Myers
J. B. Wilken
Fred Shultz
Wilburn
Mrs. Meredith
Allerton
C, P
C. A. Meredith
M. J. Abbott
Victor
Iowa County
Mrs. Border
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Hoagland
Yates Center
Kan
McKinley
Logan Sample
M. Maclean
Omaha
George H. Stafford
Stafford
Cleveland
D. C. Franklin
Corydon
Wayne County
Democrat
W. E. Card
Charles
Ralph
Hood
W. R. Btrickling
East Sixth Street
Wen
Shuter
John White
John H. Wood
Edna Township
Weelly Telegraph
Frank Peterson
American Baptist Missionary Union
North
South Dakota
Dane Baptist Church
Peterson
Fifth Iowa Cavalry
W. E. Stanley
Mra. Peterson
Davenport
D. D
Methodist Church
Thessalonians
God
Dr. Franklin
Lfe
Franklin
Brian
Bath
Lena
Mr. Bryan
Brown’s Grogery
Ghina Hall
W Brown
M'Pherson
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