Old Guard Hundred Years of Tar Telegraph Subscriber
L Bigelow of Grove township is highlighted as a Cass county figure born October 18 1835 in Livingston NY. He moved to Iowa in 1861, taught eight years, owns 120 acres, and remains a loyal Republican and long time Tar Telegraph subscriber. Notable events include guarding a prisoner and a 1868 mob hanging attempt, plus a railroad wreck scar. The piece also notes school enrollment growth and Dr. Pogue's return to renew ties while seeking teachers and cattle trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Bigelow
Cass County
Livingston County
New York
Iowa
Grove Township
Barnett
Bigelow
Telegraph
Grove City
Kelley
John Kirk
Mr. Bigalow
Clayton County
Altoona
Crowded schools push transfers from east to west building
The first week of school shows crowded conditions in several buildings especially the east side where transfers to the west building reduced local congestion. The high school is packed with every upper-floor seat filled and many pupils ride to school or study at home. Tuition from nearby towns adds to revenue while staffing cuts from three years ago worsen crowding.
Eye Flrst Will Build Poultry Firm Edifice at Elm and Second
A new poultry and egg company plans a two story main building 20 by 48 feet with a 20 by 22 foot wing on the corner of Elm and Second streets. An additional office building will be constructed separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry and Egg
Elm and
Second Streets
Popular couples wed in Atlantic church ceremonies
The Methodist church hosted two weddings as September social season opens. Harry H. Egbert and Pearl Bruington wed under Rev. Dudley with a horse shoe floral centerpiece and lush greenery. Amy E. Woodward and Charles Horn married at Woodward home in a parlor ceremony officiated by Rev. Hewetson, with a large reception planned in Earlham and Winterset. Ned Hodgking and Faye Welsh tied the knot at the bride’s home, then left for Omaha. Emme C. Valeredt and Charles K. Phelps married at Elder Humphreys’ home, with friends offering best wishes for long life and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Egbert
Pearl Bruington
W.M. Dudley
Misael Lyman
Glass
Nellie Hutton
Ejla Everitt
Lohengrin
Fred Bruington
Dudley
Ramsey
I. P. Bruington
Atlantic High School
W. P. Egbert
W. H. Woodward
Sixth and Locust Streets
Amy E. Woodward
Charles ©. Horn
George B. Hewetson
Harlan
Trinity Episcopal Church
Earlham
Winterset
Highland Park School of Pharmacy
Des Moines
Isaac Hern
L. Hill
Mies Hill
Mrs. Mason
Adair
Mra. Woodward
Ned Hodgking
Faye Welsh
Chestnut Street
Omaha
Atlantic
Humphreys
Emme C. Valeredt
Charles K. Phelps
Odd Fellows Parade in Detroit Draws Thousands
Thousands of Odd Fellows and Rebekah sisters marched in Detroit led by Grand Sire Pinkerton in a grand review that surpassed the 1890 G.A.R. parade. Music by many bands filled the streets while traffic halted and police managed crowds. Brigadier General Martin led 1,000 in uniform. states and Canadian provinces were represented in carriages. A second item notes a St. Louis injunction against enforcing a department store law and other brief items including a British battleship launch and various medical and advertorial pieces.
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Grand Sire Pinkerton
Rebekah Order
Detroit
Martin
Michigan
Junia Hussara
Columbus
Hussara
Odd Fellowship
Host Cough Remedy and Tar Syrup Claims
An advert promotes Host Cough Remedy with Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup claiming to cure a cold in 24 hours if taken timely and to stop a cough in one minute by throat paralysis, asserting long term throat and lung health. Burdock Blood Bitters touted to strengthen the stomach and prevent indigestion, while half the ills of man are said to come from indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Yeber & Co
Eurch
H.G. Weber &Co
de. H. G. Weber & Co
Various Patent Medicines Flood Atlantic Iowa Ads
Distressing farm accidents and frequent ailments prompt ads for Dr. Thomas Electric Oil and New Great South American Kidney Cure claiming instant relief and six hour cures. Also promoted are Bege’s liver pills, Dean’s ointment, Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy, Begg’s Little Giant pills, Banner Salve, Banner Salve for sores, Dr Fowler’s Extract, Dr. Emmert offerings, Grain-O drink, and South American Nervine Tonic with promise of rapid cures and health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Parsons & Co
Druggista
Atlantic
Iowa
Astonishing Home Cure Ads From Atlantic Iowa
A fragment advertises Begg’s cherry cough syrup for instant asthma relief and claims to cure severe cases. English Spayin Liniment promises to remove lumps and blemishes from horses and offers a general veterinary remedy. The seller is F. Parsons & Co., Druggists, Atlantic, Iowa, touting large savings and a warranty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Begg
F. Parsons & Co
Druggists
Atlantic
Iowa
Grain-O and health claims in a 19th century ad fragment
A pasted consumer advertisement extols Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains, claiming improved nourishment and energy for both adults and children after a week of use. It also touts Begg's hair renewer and Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup for coughs, with cautions about strong medicines for babies and a note on safe diarrhoea balsam for infants.
Epidemic of Diarrha Report From Conca Nut Grove
Mr A Sanders of Conca nut Grove Florida reports an epidemic of diarrhoea. He was cured by four doses of Chamberlain's colic cholera and diarrhoea remedy and recommends it to others. Sold by Vic Emmert Co and H G Weber Co. Also claims One Minute Cough Cure gave instant relief for pneumonia and near consumption, credited by Helen McHenry of Bismarck North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Emmert & Co
HG. Weber
Chamberlain
Ae Emmert & Co
H.G. Weber & de
A. Sanders
Concanut Grove
Fls
Vic Emmert & Co
H. G. Weber & Co
Helen McHenry
Bismark
N. D
Notice of Expiration to Nels Larsen in Cass County Iowa
Notice to Nels Larsen about expiration of redemption on lot 12 block 11 Atlantic Iowa sold for taxes December 7, 1896 to F O Temple. Certificate of sale assigned to H W Hanna, redemption must be made within forty five days from service to avoid Treasurer's deed. dated September 12, 1499, by D W Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Larsen
Cass County
Iowa
Atlantic
F. O. Temple
H. W. Hanna
W. Hanna
Notice of Sheriff Sale in Cass County Iowa
By virtue of a social execution from Cass County District Court, J D Fountain wins on August 9, 1809 against Clara A Brewster J M Brewster and Green Bay Lumber Co. The property Lots 7 and 8 in block 23 Atlantic Iowa will be sold to the highest bidder cash in hand October 6 1899 at 10 am in front of the courthouse door Atlantic Sheriff J P Hien signs September 8 1999.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cass County
Iowa
J. D. Fountain
Clara A. Brewster
J. M. Brewster
Green Bay Lumber Company
Atlantic
Court House
J. P. Hien
Said County
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S, Bigelow
East Side
Tar Wreng Telegraph
Old Guard
Dr. Pogue
Pogue
Wiota
Clove
Okanogan County
Wash
W. B. Hatfield
Cumberland
T. T. Smith and
Adair Bounty
Joe Grumeon
Avoca
E. V. Martindale
Anita
Fred Schain
J. L. ‘Odd
Casper Beekman
Chicago
Chicago, Where He Had Been With Cattle, Yesterday Afternoon. Mrs. H. L. Frost
Sioux City
G. L. Richardson
Lewis Post Office
Tae Telegrram
Peter Jacobson
Brayton
Jacobson
Carrie Egbert
Ebert-Bruington
Milford
Dr. Hill
Lottie Riddle
Clintonville, Pa
City
K. S.thompson
E. J.everett
Casey
Homer Everett
C. Allison
Creighton Medical College
Johnson-Emmert
J.d.slinker
M. M. Rezner
Ed Everly
W. Baughman
Griswold
Presbe & Simater
Jepora House
Joshua Simpkins
W. C. Allen
Atlantic District
Miss Allen
Corning
August Anderson
Port Orchard
August
Horace Greeley
Avops
Cupid
ODD Fellows ON Parade
St. Louis
Hugh J. Brady
Missouri
Zachritz
Brady
Portsmouth
Eng
London
Robley D. Evans
U.S. N
Berrin
The
National Zeitung
Paris
Baron
von’ Susskind
Count Foucauld
Berlin
Dreyfus
Banner
Vic Emmert
J. E. Larner
Campton Mo
DeWitt
Chester H. Brown
Vic Emmerts
Rob't Moore
LaFayette
Ind
de Witt
Vie Emmert & Co
Henry R. Whitford
South Canaan
Conn
de- Witt
Emima Bolles
Englewood Nursery
M. A. Ketron
Bloomingdale
Tenn
Green Bay Lumber
B. R. Wasson
Thomas
Bege’s Little Giants
Dean
Cornell
Wally Street
Saugerties
Vic Emimmert& Co
Bagg
Legg
F. Parson & 70
Melvin E. Quint
Locust St
C. B. Hess
Ofice
Levi-Downs
Nichols’ Bank
Postoffice
Europe
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