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Daily Atlantic Telegraph
Atlantic, Cass Co. Iowa
December 23, 1882

Death of a Patriarch.
Richard PEARSON Passes From Earth at the Age of 81 years.
Richard PEARSON, father of R.M. PEARSON, died last night at the home of the latter, in this city. The cause of his death was old age. He passed away without a struggle, surrounded by his weeping children and grandchildren. Deceased was born in Delaware, on March 17, 1799, and would have been 81 years of age had he but lived a few months longer. He removed from his native state to Iowa in 1838, just ten years before Iowa was admitted into the Union as a state, and settled in the town of McGregor in Clayton county. He has made his home in Clayton county until about one year since, when he came to this city, where he has since resided. Mr. PEARSON, during his life, held many positions of trust, among which was that of Probate Judge of Clayton county. This position he held eight years, retiring before the admission of Iowa as a state. Clayton county being in the northern part of the state, and one of the then sparsely settled counties, the teritory over which the judge of that county had jurisdiction was very large and extended into the southern part of Minnesota. Mr. PEARSON for the past twenty years has been a devoted christian and a member of the United Brethern society. The funeral services will be held at the residence of his son, R.M. PEARSON, at 4 o'clock p.m., tomorrow. The remains will be taken to Clayton county for interment accompanied by his son, Geo. PEARSON, whose home is in that county. The deceased's wife died some years ago at a ripe old age. Deceased leaves an estate in Clayton county valued at about $8,000. He has three sons now living, one in Minnesota, one in Clayton county and R.M. PEARSON, of this city. Rev. HERRON will preach the funeral discourse.

Judge C.F. LOOFBOUROW is home to pass the holidays.

Sheriff HERBURT and daughter came down from Audobon today.

Marshal THARNISH returned from a short visit to Audobon today.

Mrs. Wm. WARWICK and daughter, Stella, are in Atlantic to pass Christmas.

Mr. and Mrs. SISSON went to Des Moines today to visit with friends.

J.M. REYNOLDS and wife, of Brayton, were in Atlantic today enroute for West Liberty.

Mr. and Mrs. L.D. NORRIS, of Corning are in the city and will remain during the holidays.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. C.D. HUTCHINSON, a bouncing boy; Carl is consequently supremely happy. We acknowledge the receipt of the cigars. May HUTCHINSON, Jr. live long and prosper.

The reason that H.L. JOHNSON & Co. dropped out of our advertising columns, was that they had such a stream of customers that no time was given them to attend to advertising. They have secured additional clerks and can wait on all their customers promptly.

Hearing that a large number of ex-soldiers in this locality are desirious to have a soldier's homestead declaratory filed on lands in Dakota, and already having a few locations to [illegible]. I offer to select lands from personal examination for any who may so desire, and will charge only a moderate sum therefor. should you wish my services in this direction come next week and execute power of attorney. I shall start to Miller and Pierre immediately after New Years. Jno. W. SCOET.

Bertha WELBY in "Only a Farmers Daughter" at BACON's Opera House next Tuesday evening, January 2.

Real Estate Transfers:
--A.S. BRIGHT and wife to Edgar SEAR, Consideration $4,100 Warranty deed.
--Hoyt SHERMAN to C.C. CONRAD, Consideration $210 Warranty deed.
--Julian PHELPS and wife to H.W. NEWCOMB, Consideration $100 Warranty deed.
--Geo. CONRAD and wife to C.C. CONRAD, Consideration $4,000 Warranty deed.
--W.H. HARDY to Isaac DICKERSON et al. Warranty deed.
--Mary MILLS and husband to Simeon MATHEWS, Consideration $800 Warranty deed.
--L.H. ANDREWS and wife to F.C. SCHAIN, Consideration $6,000 Warranty deed.
--S.E. SNYDER to [illegible]. Consideration $2,320 Warranty deed.
--CB&QRR Co. to J. LARY, Consideration $1,040 Warranty deed.
--E.A. STONE to M.H. STONE, Consideration $566 Warranty deed.
--E.O. HOYT and wife to M.R. MAPE, Consideration $2,500 Warranty deed.
--M.B. BLACKENSHIP to F.G. McCOMBES, Consideration $700 Warranty deed.

Sabbath Services
--Baptist Church; morning services at 11 o'clock, Sunday School at the usual hour
--M.E. Church; morning services at 11 o'clock, evening services at 7 o'clock, Sunday School immediately following service, J.C. STEVENS, Pastor
--Presbyterian Church; morning services at 11 o'clock, evening services at 7 o'clock, Sunday School at the usual hour
--Catholic Church; morning services at 8:30 and 11 o'clock, Sunday school services at 3 o'clock.

For the holiday trade, I have been receiving new, fresh and stylish goods from all parts of the east. Come and see them at the cheap cash store of Geo. CONRAD.

In connection with my present business I have put in a full stock of feed, and under the firm name of TOFT & ARMSTRONG, will try and conduct the business to the satisfation of the general public.

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Daily Atlantic Telegraph
Atlantic, Cass Co. Iowa
December 26, 1882

Saturday was one of the busiest days our merchants have seen for many months. The streets were crowded with teams all day and all the local trains brought in a large number of people from the surrounding towns. Verily Christmas is a heart-opener. No matter if the corn crop does fail, and money is in consequence, very hard to get, when Christmas arrives everybody is willing to strain a point to provide for the expectant little ones.

Roller skates from $1.00 per pair upwards, at S.F. MARTIN's.

The largest and freshest stock of zephyrs is at BOSTEDO & Son's, at 5 cents per ounce.

A room to rent for office or sleeping room. Corner Fifth and Chestnut st's. Apply to RICHARDS & MONTGOMERY.

Just received one-half ton of choice mixed candy, to be sold at 15 cents per pound. Here we are again, with flour only 90 cents per sack. At BRACKETT & PETERS'.

The large doll will be drawn at 8 o'clock this evening at BURSON & Son's P.O. Book Store.

W.F. MANKEE, of the Up-town Saloon respectfully announces that he keeps the choicest liquors allowed by law to be sold, and that free lunch is served day and evening.

One of the best farms in Cass county one mile and a half west of Atlantic, 160 acres, 80 acres under good cultivation, 12 acres of timber and the balance splendid prairie grass. Wm. HEWETT

Charley HOAG, brother of A.J., of this city, was in Atlantic Saturday shaking hands with his numerous friends.

Frank H. NORRIS, who for the past three years has been railroading on the B.C.R.& N.Ry, is in the city visiting relatives and friends.

Frank J. McHENRY left Sunday morning for Ft. Collins, Colorado, whre Mrs. McHENRY is now staying. "Mac" will be absent about two weeks.

The officers of the Atlantic Fire Department will meet this evening at their Hall at 7 o'clock. W.B. STAFFORD, Chief.

Mrs. S.A. KEYS, who is in Los Angelos, California, writes to friends in this city that the weather in California is quite warm, so much so as to necessitate the using fans and parasols.

R.M. PEARSON requests that his thanks be returned to the many friends and neighbors who were so kind to himself and family during the illness and death of his aged father.

The fire bell was rang last night by a man named SOLBERG. he was celebrating Christmas and was "full". He was arraigned before Mayor PHELPS this morning and fined $7 and costs.

The report of school taught in district No. 3, Pymosa township, for the month ending December 22, 1882. Students who wree neither absent nor tardy during the month:
Mamie JAYCE, Hattie JAYCE, Alice OAKES, Charlie DESKINS and George OAKES. by Thomas WAY, teacher.

Deaths.
--Mr. Ben F. JENKINS, member of the Board of Supervisors of Audubon county died at his home in Brayton on Sunday morning.

--Mrs. Thomas LUCCOCK, of Griswold, died of small-pox on Sunday morning at one o'clock and was buried in the afternoon of the same day. Mrs. LUCCUCK was once one of the teachers of the Atlantic public schools.

Marriages.
--Married, in Atlantic, December 24th, Mr. Clarence A. SPRY and Miss Clara E. SHERK, Rev. E.S. HILL officiating.

--Married, at the residence of Washington FRANKLIN, the bride's father, Mr. Isaac R. WYCKOFF and Miss Ella FRANKLIN, Rev. E.S. HILL officiating.

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Daily Atlantic Telegraph
Atlantic, Cass Co. Iowa
December 27, 1882

A.J. EARL, of Anita, was in the city today.

H.A. SMITH was in Atlantic yesterday.

B.S. PHELPS, of Audubon, was in Atlantic yesterday.

J.B. ERION, of the Lewis Independent, accompanied by his wife, was in Atlantic today; will go to Ohio this week to make a visit to the home of his innocent and guileless youth.

C.F. CHASE has sold his business in Des Moines and is again a resident of Atlantic. It is hard work for a man to leave Atlantic after living here once.

T.H. BAUGHMAN and lady, of Griswold, were in Atlantic yesterday.

The hook and ladder company of Audubon give a select ball this evening.

Misses Belle and Bertha DEWEY, of Des Moines, are in the city visiting Mrs. Lafe YOUNG.

Mrs. LAWRENCE, of Des Moines, is in the city, visiting her sister, Mrs. L.I. DeLANO.

Mrs. Herbert JONES was the recepient of an elegant silver castor as a Christmas present from her brothers.

J.B. JONES has been seriously afflicted with the rheumatism for th past week being entirely helpless the most of the week.

Born, to H.A. DISBROW and wife, Dec. 27, a son.

Sallie CROCKER, the last one of the smallpox patients that we know of in this section, died at about 1:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. --from Griswold Advocate.

Married at the residence of Mr. Henry MORTON, on the 25th inst., Mr. Peter ELLIOTT, Jr. to Miss Mariah M. WHITE. Rev. William PATTERSON officiating.

A Notable Wedding.
W.J. LAWRENCE, Esq., at the hour of 10 a.m. today, was married to Miss Matie DUDLEY, only daughter of Major I.L. DUDLEY. The ceremony was pronounced by Rev. John HERRON in a most graceful manner, in the presence of a select few friends at the parental home on Poplar street. The parlors were darkened and lighted, and the floral decorations were profuse and elegant. The bride's dress was of heavy white silk trimmed with Spanish lace and natural rose buds, and the traditional orange blossoms were not lacking. She looked every inch a bride and many were the whispered compliments among the guests. The groom in black broad cloth and white necktie was the pride of all his friends present. Together they were regarded as a handsome young couple outward bound on the voyage of matrimony on a smooth sea and under a clear sky. That there may be no breakers ahead is the fond hope of many loving hearts. Mr. LAWRENCE is trainmaster of the C.R.I.& R.R.R. at this point, and is certainly destined to have a bright future in railroading, while he has chosen for his wife one of Atlantic's fairest and best beloved young ladies. After the wedding ceremony an elegant breakfast was served and a little later a cozy sleigh behind a spirited team, carried the happy couple to the depot, whre they embarked on the noon train for the East. They will spend a month visiting in New York State and return to this city to abide among their many friends. The following comprises the list of presents:
Silver tea set & berry dish, very elegant; Frank CROMBIE, Frank HARD, Chas. REYNOLDS, J.F. HUBBARD and wife, A.A. HUBBARD and wife, J.R. REYNELDS and wife, Lafe YOUNG and wife.
Perfume casket; Miss M. HILL
Dante's Inferno; G.W. WOODBURY, of Des Moines
Ebony and gold clock and statuary; Jessie KEPHART, Henrietta KIMBALL, Marcia KIMBALL, Florence GILLESPIE, Kittie BEMIS, Allie CHAPMAN and Alma REYNOLDS
Gold scarf pin in form of "M"; Louise St.CLAIR and Mary KEPHART
Water pitcher; Mrs. PETERS
Silver pickle dish; Estella and Nellie GERBERICH
Elegant vase; J.J. McCONNELL and H.V. FOOT
Beautiful album; D.F. HAWKS and Jrs. D.H. STAFFORD
Ebony pedestal; C.B. OSBORNE and wife
Bed room set; W.A. SISSON, C.C. LINDNER, A.T. ABBOTT, Frank COX, C.L. SMITH, Frank CAIN-Atlantic; R.I. SCOTT, Harry FOX, Andy SWIVEL, Fred BLISS-Des Moines; J.G. CROCKETT, A. SMART, Pete JOHNSON, Harry BENTLEY, Stuart John CARY, Dan DALY-Avoca.

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