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The Atkinson Graphic
1909

Jan 1,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Last Sunday Judge Malone united in marriage, Frederick L Walker of Van Wert, Ohio and Harriet Hamberry of O'Neill
Monday last, Clarence E Tibbetts and Hattie E Cooper, both of Chambers, were granted a marriage license by county judge Malone.
Divorced, Ida Shanner and Joseph P Shanner, she was given her maiden name, Ida Weeks
Legal notice, Henry Slaymaker, deceased
M A Brown from Alliance married yesterday.
At the Presbyterian parsonage, Rev Angell officiating, occurred the marriage of Morgan A Brown and Josephine Winegar, Thursday, Dec 31.
Mrs Calvin Johnson, who has been an invalid for a long time, died Wednesday night.

Jan 8,1909 Atkinson Graphic
9 o'clock Christmas morning at the Methodist Church was married Emmett J Revell and Lillie Pearl Coffman, both of O'Neill.

Jan 15,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Lizzie Staples married Bert Cluke Jan 3 in Butte
Boy born Jan 1 to Mada Johnson
Effie M Gunn died suddenly last Saturday of blood poison, age 46 years, funeral Monday at Presbyterian Church
John Steinhauser, shoe and harness repair shop
Little four month old child of Charles Brockman died last Sunday Jan 10 and was buried the following day.
Paul Schultz, barber
S S Smith, auctioneer

Jan 22,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Ralph Wagner married
Harry Prouty made his final homestead proof before the U S Commissioner G A McCutchan in Spencer, Wed.
Girl, weighing 13 ½ pounds born to Roy Lowry's, Jan 16th
Mr Fink's father died at the home of his son, Wed morning, and was buried Friday afternoon at the Phoenix Cemetery.
Ernest Wright married Effie Mickelwatz, Jan 20th, in Glenwood, Iowa.
Boy born to Calude Hancock, Jan 10.

Jan 29,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Married at the home of the bride at Paddock, Jan 20, Zoreda Mullihan and William DeWitt, Rev DeWitt, father of the groom, officiating.
8 pound boy born to H S Prouty
boy born Jan 16 to Earl Rhodes
Ernest L Wright married Eva L Mickelwait, Wed afternoon at Glenwood, Iowa
The Highlanders installed the following officers last Wed: Geo Crawford, R O Clifforn, Mary Donnelly, W E Scott, A T Hart, E J Mack.
To the family of Henry Stracke was born a child Friday, Jan 22. The little one was destined to remain on earth only a short time passing away the next day. Funeral services were held at St Joseph Church and interment in the Catholic Cemetery west of town.
William DeWitt and Zoe Mullihan of Paddock were united in marriage at the resident of the bride's parents, Wed.
Mother of Mrs John C Howard died
A very pretty wedding occurred on Tuesday, Jan 12 at the home of Justius Spindler's when their daughter, Iretta was united in the holy bonds of wedlock to Henry Ladely of Kennebec, SD, Rev Hammond officiating.

Feb 5,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Mr Spilger's baby died Monday morning about 1 o'clock, aged about 7 months. Funeral was held Tuesday morning, Rev Graunke officiated the services.
8 pound boy born to Floyd Crawford, Wed, the 27th.
James Barclay of Des Moines, Iowa, father of Fred Barclay and Mrs M J Flannigan, died Tues morning and was buried today.
C G Shane left Saturday evening for Lincoln to attend the funeral of his father who died at Colorado Springs last week.
Marriage license to Fred W Liddy of Clearwater and Laurenda E Buffington of Deloit.
Bill Wilson married Mamie O'Malley at Fremont, Wednesday
Joe Mlinar and wife are rejoicing over the arrival of a little girl at their house, last Tuesday, Feb 2
The renowned Rooseveltian bird has called on Dwight Raymer, Thur, Jan 28, and left with them a momento in the form of a little girl of which the parents feel very proud.
Rudolph Mitchell went to Correctionville, Iowa to take charge of a livery stable which he became the owner of.
Lew Grunstead is on a homestead at Huffman in Brown County
Ethel Zoe Jarvis married Ralph loyd Lary on Wed, Feb 17
After several weeks illness the 7 month old son of Charles Spigler at Green Valley, gave up it's struggle for life early Mon morning, Feb 1. The burial services were held at the Sigler home Tue morning and the remains brought up to Atkinson for burial. The services were in charge of Rev H W Grunke.
Pete Neiter and Anton Zeleny bought a meat market in Sheridan, Wyo
Divorcing, Minnie Roseler and Albert, they were married in O'Neill March 1,1906, have two children
Divorcing, Ida Eves from E S Eves, have 1 year old daughter, 5 year old son, married in Kan 1894
John E Bellar married Katie Erb last Tuesday

Feb 12,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Harry A Yaunt and Maud M Grim of Venus were granted license to wed by Judge Malone last Saturday
Anna M Anderson applied for divorce from James Anderson, married in Kingley,Iowa March 13,1896, have three children, ages 11,9,7
Harry Wilson and Bride returned Tuesday night from Fremont where they were married last week.
Dale Zink family left for Peru, Nebr
Arthur Cruise, well known Holt County stockman, died in Canada
Mary Donnelly married at Valentine in Dec to Orin Grooms of Dallas, SD
Fire at R N Hart's store, last Friday
Lincoln 2 cent stamps on sale today at post office
Charles Woods, 21 years, and Joe Woods, 13 years, brothers quarreled and settled things with guns.
Henry and Fred Bausch sale

Feb 19,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Maude Smith, aged 76 years, died at the home of her son, Henry Smith, Sat the 13th and was buried Sunday at the Paddock Cem.
Doc Middleton is a peaceful business man of Ardmore.
Frank Bailey family moved to Loveland, Colo
O Nelson sale
Girl born to R E Chittick, Feb 5

Feb 26,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Richard P Scofield died, born Le Ray, Jefferson Co, NY July 13,1835, died Feb 16,1909, age 73 years 7 months 3 days, had nine children, buried Stuart Cem
Mrs Charles Brandt died
Jail at O'Neill burned
A L Perry sale
The green Valley stork on account of the recent storm could not get very far from home but being an ambitious bird, it could not stand inactivity, which resulted in a visit to the home of Adolph Pacha and the arrival of a sweet little boy
J F Feed died at Beatrice, had son, Bert
J F Boettcher moved from Naper to Herrick, SD
Mary Storkes is stuing Ainsworth saloon keepers for $20,000. damages. Her husband came to his death by imdibing too much liquor.
H M Banks and S S Banks went to Mich the first of this month to visit their mother who was very ill, returned Tuesday. Their mother passed this life and was buried last week.
G W Martin moved to Lawrenceburg, Tenn
Brook McMain sale
Gustave Krueger sale
George Cordes to Illinois

March 5,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Floyd Crawford moved to Boyd County
The Celia stork visited at Will Rossman's home, Saturday night, leaving a baby girl.
Floyd Parnall's to Spokane, Wash.
H P Dowlings to Grand Island
Charles Balleweg died Feb 17,1909, age 66 years 8 months 15 days, born Ripberry, Germany May 2,1842, CO I 23rd Indiana, married 1865 to Josephine Marks, ten children, buried Cath Cem, Atkinson beside his wife who died 19 years ago, children - Mrs H H Smith, Mrs Herman Gallun, Mrs Frank Crane, Mrs Miles Greenfield, Anna, Arnold, George, Mrs Wright Hitchcock, Mrs Frank Miles, Louis,
Nightingale Brothers sale on March 16
Hy Nightingale will start for Tripp Co about March 25, to file upon one of the quarters of land.
George Balewag to Gothenburg
John and George Westfall to Texaco, NM
C M Porter divorcing wife
Albert Kozieck to Wattsburg, Wash
J E Anderson of Dorsey, before insanity board, taken to asylum at Norfolk,
B F Jenkins of Ewing, age 52 years, before insanity board, taken to asylum at Norfolk,
John E Kearns of Cody, Wyo visiting on his way from Omaha to home.
Last Monday, Judge Malone issued a marriage license to Guy Alderson and Sibyl Norvell, both of Chambers.
Nellie D Overton of Tonawanka, proved up on her land claim
Mary Golden died last Frid at the home of her daughter, Mrs A J Hammond, age 81 years, of apoplexy. Born Feb 11,1828, had sons, JA and TV
A little son was born to Ralph Rhodes, March 4
Elbert Dewain Blodgett Jane Lee Hale were quietly married Tue morning at the home of the bride's parents, F J Hale.

March 19,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Herman Stamer to Dallas, SD
H L Johnson's to Stanton
Mrs Edners died at Red Bird, Friday, buried Saturday

March 26,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Funeral of Tom Clouse held O'Neill last Friday, remains being sent down from Long Pine that day
William Gilmour died, funeral on Monday
Married of Janet Ballantyne and Ernest E Bradshaw, O'Neill, Tues, April 6
Clarence Fisher is Rock County Leader editor
Tom Cruise funeral 2 o'clock, remains interred in Protestant Cemetery.
Mary J Doolittle , deceased, probate of foreign will notice

April 9,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Sam Davenports moved to Emmet, Idaho
Henry Bartels to file on land in Tripp Co
The Home Saloon- K F Siemsen, Proprietor
C E Havens, farm machinery
Obit for Clarissa Amanda Dickerson Bitney
Clara Bitney died, age 63 years, Norfolk News
Mary Dobney died, aged 17 years, buried Stuart Cem
Unknown man working at the gravel pit was crushed to death between two cars, Wed night, if no relative or friend is located will be buried in Atkinson.
John Dibble moved to Carns
C H Northrup bought McCauley pool hall
Dick Boehme left for Dallas, SD to file on Tripp Co land
March 29th a little girl arrived at the home of Paul Seger.
T F Bateman sale
Wilson Drug Store wants liquor license

April 16,1909 Atkinson Graphic
John R Black of Stafford and Julia Edith Shobe were granted a marriage license by Judge Malone last week.
On Sat last Judge Malone granted license to wed to Charles Van Dusnickt and Josephine Miller, both of Ewing.
Ernest F Bradshaw and Janet Ballantyne, both of Amelia were united in marriage Tue at the County Judge's office.
Mrs David McCarthy died at her home in Randolph last week of pneumonia
Son born to Arthur Meyers at Caldwell, Idaho, April 2
Died G W Palmanteer, taken from a ship to the pest house at Los Angeles, Cal, where he died of smallpox. Had been to Mexico.
Mrs James M Johnson, a soldier's widow, died Sun morning, Funeral held Tues. laid to rest at Woodlawn Cem
15 stolen horses sold near Ord, Will Burnett caught for horse stealing.
Mrs J C Van Fleet, one of the early Holt County pioneers, died at the home of her son, Fred, last Tue evening
Cornoner's inquest held for the unknown killed at the gravel pit. He was buried at Woodlawn at the expense of the rail road company.
Aaron Bishop sale.

April 23,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Nate Crawford is number 801 in Tripp County land drawing
F B Cole, jeweler, died in Topeka, Kan. Had dau, Mrs Sammons
D Levi funeral was Wed at Stuart
Mayor elect Biglin is in favor of daylight saloon. The present license is $1200 per year.
J K Tomsik has disposed of his farm southwest of Atkinson and become the possessor of a hotel at Verdigris.
Thomas Brownfield Walker, was born Uniontonw, Penn Dec 21,1838, died in Atkinson April 18,1909, age 71 years 3 months 28 days, leaves a wife and three children, was deputy post master at Atkinson, buried Woodlawn Cem. His children were Maud Merriman, Anna Keirnan and Fred
John Torpy, one of the pioneer settlers was found dead in his pasture last Monday afternoon by Mr Davis' little boy. He leaves a wife and several grown up children, son William
William Bowen, an old resident of this neighborhood passed away, his dau is Mrs W E Scott.
Thomas B Walker, a pioneer settler and early postmaster died last Sunday

April 30,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Judge Malone issued a license to wed last Thursday to John H Thompson and Marie May Green, both of Amelia. Squire Golden performed the ceremony.
A double wedding took place Thursday last at the home of Henry Hoxie, two miles east of town, Arthur Hoxie and Edward LeRoy Hoxie married Mabel Palmer and Irene Cain.
Obit of John Torpy, born Claremorris, Mayo County, Ireland 18?2, married in 1878 at Columbus to Margaret Jennings.
Harry Davis funeral was at Hermosa, SD

May 7,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Phelps Phadeless photos please people permantly
James Holmes who is living with his daughter in Iowa, was unable to attend the funeral of his daughter, Mrs Milo Beebe, as he is suffering with a severe stroke of paralysis and is not expected to live many days.
A O Perry has changed the name of his circus to Great Pan American Shows.
Mrs Barbara Rak, died at the home of Joseph Matousek, Tues evening, May 4, aged 86 years and 3 months. She was born in Bohemia Feb 6,1823, came to America in 1873. The funeral services were held Thur forenoon at Catholic Church. Rev Father Loecker conducting. Remains laid at rest in Catholic Cem.
Mrs Milo Beebe died Tues afternoon. Funeral held Thur afternoon.
Arrived at the home of J P Stone, May 1, a boy.
Obit from State Journal of Judge William Bowen. Born Oct 28,1825, died April 20,1909, age 84 years 5 months 22 days, married Caroline Starkey, had four children, W S. Married Mary E Appleman and had six children, NC, Irillian M, Ora R, Earl E

May 14,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Carl Lorenz and Anna Miller, both of Tonic, Nebr were granted license to wed on Mon by judge Malone.
Franz Kramer of Lake Township before the board of insanity.
Anton Noziska, tailor, before the board of insanity, then to asylum.
Elizabeth Banks had trouble with school teacher.
Looking for Alfred Thomas Evans, printer editor, his father has died.
Mrs Henning Siemsen died Friday night of last week, had child, KF
At rest, Myrtle D Holmes, born Aug 3,1878, died May 4,1909, age 30 years, 8 months 29 days, married Milo H Beebe on April 17,1897, had five children, funeral Thursday Methodist Church, buried Woodlanw Cem.
Hoteling deceased, legal notice
Anton Tresnak, proved his land claim

May 21,1909 Atkinson Graphic
The city looks rather lonesome after 8 o'clock in the evening since the 4th of this month when the closing ordinance went into effect.
At St Patrick's Church last Sunday the following coming marriages were announced: Judge John Ratterman of Columbus and Katherine Cain of this city, M J McNally of Chicago and Nora M O'Malley of O'Neill.
Kinkaid Law - final proof on homestead entries
G O Sturdevant, dentist
J M Gallogly, selling raisins, axle grease, dress goods, etc
D L Noziska and Son John left for Colome, Tripp Co, SD- operating a mercantile business.
John Stracka sold to Conrad Kramer his half section west of Atkinson for $45.00 per acre.
H C Luers hardware and harness stock sold to Fred Brown.
Stone Livery Barn, E A Galligan

May 28,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Obit of Susan Tiay Fritts, born June 2,1827, married Dec 25,1845 to John Calvin Van Fleet, had three children, Frank A, Mrs R S Gillespie, and Fred H. died April 13, buried Woodlawn Cem
Everett Whitcomb and Eva Thompson married at the home of the bride's parents, C N Thompson of Amelia, Wed. June 2

June 4,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Girl born to John Hunt
Milo Porter died, son of the mail carrier.
Vincent Krziza before the insanity board, then to Norfolk Asylum.
Obit of Milo Atwood Porter, born Sep 1,1886, died May 28,1909, age 22 years 8 months 28 days. Buried Woodlawn Cem.

June 11,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Mr and Mrs Joe Ziska are the proud parents of a baby boy
Ed Ziska who went to Waitburg, Wash, is working for 35 dollars a month for a man not far from his brother, Frank.
Everett Whitcomb and Eva Thompson of Amelia were granted a marriage license by Judge Malone last Tuesday
John Larson, father of the Larson boys of Paddock Township and for many years a resident of this county, died at the home of his son last Sat. The remains were interred in the Cem near Meek, Dec was 83 years of age.
Jack Sullivan beat Tommy Flynn in Los Angeles.
New Stallion Law
Obit of Hanora Cagney Hayes- born Ireland July 1,1821, died at the home of her son, William, near Atkinson, June 7,1909, age 87 years 11 months 7 days. Married Morgan Hayes at Albany, NY, buried Catholic Cem, had seven children- Hanorah Meals, Marry Sullivan, WT, John F, Patrick
Carrie Harper married V W McDonald June 2 at high noon at the home of the bride's parents, Charles Harper.
Shoe repair- Lee Roy Dickover.
Alex Beebe and wife are rejoicing over the arrival of a little girl at their home. Last Mon, June 7
Mrs Johanna Schraeder and daughter, Anges, left for Moneta, Wyo, Sat of last week, where they will visit with Mrs Schraeder's sons, Herman and Fritz for some time.
Alonzo Andrews died at David City, Nebr. Had daughter, Mrs Horace Moss
Daughter born to Fred French at Olathe, Colorado.
The Highlanders Memorial Day services will be observed by Atkinson Castle # 90 on Sun, July 13,1909.it is urgently requested that all members meet at the Hall (Wheeler Block) at 2 o'clock pm and will leave at 2:30 for the Cem. Carriages will be provided for the fair ladies.
Fred S Keller of Celia, Edward O Slaymaker of Inez, Charles F Liermann of Inez, John S Ballon of Atkinson and Ambrose M Holmes of Atkinson filed their land claims.

June 18,1909 Atkinson Graphic
George V Glover died Nov 12,1907 at Chadron.
William Barnett to the Pen.
Susan Romberry of Chambers before the insanity commission last Thur, to Norfolk Asylum on Friday
Merle Kline married at University Place to Miss Wheeler
Miss Mame O'Donnelll married Wed morning.
Carl Holz of Clearwater married Mary Emma Summers of Bliss at Merchants Hotel parlors, June 3, by Judge Malone.
Obit of Mary Evelyne Yates, born Adair Co, KY Feb 1,1848- died Fremont at home of dau Lula, June 9 - age 61 years 4 months 8 days - married Conrad G Boehme Aug 11,1871 in Springfield, Ill - buried Woodlawn Cem - had eight children, Luella Akin, Lula Wollen, Frank, George, Arthur, Ruth
A W Morrell sale

June 25,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Henry Stansberry married Emma Sjoland, both of Phoeniz
The two month old son of Warren Sparks died last Tue of pneumonia, buried in Catholic Cem, Wed
William Jilg before the insanity commission Tue, to asylum at Lincoln.
George Shively of Council Bluffs, Iowa married Laura Boysen of Glenwood, Iowa
John S Martfeldt and Josephine Pruss of Emmett were granted a marriage license.
William Sylvester Coyne married Estella Blanche Wilson of Ewing.
C E Havens went to Council Bluffs after a model C Jackson automobile.
John Kemp, who lives near Dora Lake, was killed by lightning in Tue storm while working in his corn field.
A little girl arrived at the home of Frank Spence last Sat, June 19.
Ole Torske and Ry Aldridge captured nine wolves, one day last week.
Victoria Kubart married Frank LeMunyan Tue, June 29, at the home of the bride's parents, Joseph Kubart.

July 2,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Wilhelm Wrnesti of Deloit Township before the insanity commission, then to Norfolk, age 50 has family,
Murry C Alexander married Maude M Thomas, both of Stuart, in the parlors of the Hotel Evans by County Judge Malone, Wed afternoon.
Two young sons of John Goeke, who lives about 10 miles south of Ewing, were killed by lightning Sun afternoon. Three boys, aged 9, 12, and 15 were fishing in a creek about 3 miles from home when they were struck. The eldest boy was killed instantly, the others being rendered unconscious from the shock, one of them having the shoes torn from his feet. One son died during the night.
Victoria Kubart married Frank LeMunyan at the home of Joseph Kubart Tue evening by Rev J M Fohlen.
Stuart will submit a proposition to its voters on July 6 to vote a $6000.00 water bond for the purpose of improving its water plant.
Bert Smith family are the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy, living at Rockville.
Pauline Pierre, died of pneumonia, last Fri, June 25, a clerk at Chamber's Store.
Leveret J Bacon and Minnie May Bacon filed petition to adopt Arthur Gilbert Bell. Eliza Beth Bell, mother consented to the adoption.
Land claims were proved up by Lena Score of Tonawanda, and Isaac Millspaugh of Inez.

July 9,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Hon H R Henry of Holt County married May Martin, June 30 at Mt Vernon, Iowa
Land claims proved up by Michael J Miller, 6 miles south of O'Neill.
W B Hovey family moved to Tripp Co, SD
The saloons are complying with the 8 hour law and keep closed from 8 pm till 7 am.
Born to Anton Kramer Sat, July 3, a son and to Jess Phillips, Thur July 1, a dau.
M C Brehmer and wife are rejoicing over the arrival of a little girl at their home, Wed, July 7
Chester DuBois, manager of the Bargain House, hied himself to Chadron Sun morning and in the evening at 8 o'clock was united in marriage to Emily Frances Platt.
B C Anderson, an employee of the Northwestern railroad, while attempting to make a coupling at Stuart last Monday, got his foot caught in the frog of the switch, and was unable to extricate himself before the train, which was backing up, was upon him cutting of his limbs and bruising him internally. He was brought to Atkinson to Dr Douglas, but died, His remains were sent to his home in Norfolk. He leaves a wife and two children.
Elsie Lawrence of Emmet and George Forton of Stuart were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony July 4 at the Methodist parsonage, Rev Folden tying the nuptial knot which made them one.

July 16,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Married at Mount Vernon, Iowa, July 30, H R Henry of Holt County and May Martin of Mount Vernon.
The thresher men of Holt County met and set prices for fall of 1909. Oats, Speltz, Barley 3 cents per bushel; Wheat and Rye 5 cents per bushel; flax 12 ½ cents per bushel; timothy 25 cents per bushel; alfalfa and clover one dollar per bushel.
Mr and Mrs I L Haslam had the pleasure of being host and hostess of the stork, last Monday, and upon retiring he left as memento a sweet little girl.
William Brehmer made final proof on his land last Monday, taking John Alfs and John Henning along as witnesses.
Capt Lemul Jeffries, father of Mrs J W Angell died Thur June 17 and was buried the following Sunday, under the auspices of the GAR Post of Wooster, Ohio
Horace Moss family moved to Albion
Married Ed S Eves and Mrs John G Maher, living at Seattle, Wash.
Married at the Presbyterian Church , Monday, July 5, by Rev E C Hullhorst, William S DeVall of Meek and Mary Storjohann of Phoenix
W D Matthews living in Memphis, Tenn
Monday, twins, boy and girl, came to bless the home of George Shoemaker

July 23,1909 Atkinson Graphic
William O'Brien passed through Atkinson Tues with his new Ford Car
L R Smith started Wed night for Hot Springs on the late train. He took sick near Newport and kept getting worse until he reached Long Pine, where he was taken from the train and Thurs morning he passed away.
Rev Graunke's baby girl baptized, registering the name of Clara Lucille.
C A Mohrmann's are the proud parents of a baby girl that arrived at their home Tues evening July 28
Married last Wed at the home of the bride's parents, S S Smith of Swan, Clarence Moss and Nina Smith
School district #21 wants sealed bids to erect a brick school building in Aktinson
Married Mon morning, July 19, at Valentine, Gertrude Hayes of Atkinson to William Morgan of Nenzel, Nebr.

July 30,1909 Atkinson Graphic
George McCutcheon, who will be remembered as County Judge, dropped dead in Lynch, Tues of heart disease.
Corner stone of the St Patrick's church will be laid Wed, Aug 4
A F Mullen had a girl born Tuesday
Daughter born Mon to M H McCarthy
Married Monday in Oakland, Cal, Clarence Campbell and Nellie Skirving
Girl born to Prof Mohrmann, that's why he wasn't at school.

Aug 6, 1909 Atkinson Graphic
Ross Haines struck by lightning
Girl born to Otto Raabe at Wisner, Nebr
Fat 10 pound girl arrived at the home of Albert Kozisek, July 14, at Waitsburg, Wash.
Lottie M Ellis of Catalpa and Eli L Mallory of Tonawanda proved land claims

Aug 13,1909 Atkinson Graphic
P J Fritchoff 10 miles north of Atkinson sold his farm of 1200 acres Wed at $30.00 an acre.
Girl born to Leifler of Brodie, Sat, Aug 1
Will DeGraff of Swan Township taken to insane asylum at Norfolk Tue, morning.
The Green Valley Stork visited in Atkinson Friday and left a little girl at the home of John Steinhauser.
Mr Hammond, the Amelia mail carrier, brought in the report that Dr Wood of Swan was killed Tuesday by accidental discharge of his shotgun while attempting to take it out of a buggy. Death followed soon afterwards.

Aug 20,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Aug 3, Robert W Caldwell of Omaha and Lois Grace Doak of Sioux City were married by Judge Malone.
Charles H Dwyer of Wood Lake, Nebr and Lowis Smith of Johnston obtained license and were married by Rev Watson of the Methodist Church.
On the 4th Albert J Lawrence and Caroline R Bausch, both of Atkinson, obtained license and were married at Atkinson
On the 4th Judge Malone issued license to and performed the ceremony uniting the following couples: LeRoy B King and Wilma Clements, both of Ewing; Joseph N Olson and Anna n Fosberg, both of Clearwater;
Burton E Rice of Disney and Ina J Banton of Bellwood, obtained license on the 7th
Beautiful 9 pound dau born to James Timlin last Thursday
Maud Meazie married last Thursday
Martin Stark died
Anna Zeman Coufal was born June 20, 1845, died at the home of her son, John, Aug 18,1909, aged 64 years 1 month and 28 days. She was married in 1867 to John Coufal and to this union 9 children were born. 4 girls and 1 son of whom survive her. She came to America in 1876 and settled at Schuyler, this state, coming to Holt County in 1880 and settled on a farm southwest of Atkinson. The funeral will be held today (Friday) and her remains will be laid at rest in the Catholic Cemetery.
Frank Goldfuss died on his farm, Aug 14,1909. born 1845 Liebenau, Silesia, Germany - married Agnes Haenel - leaves wife and 11 children - funeral at St Joseph Church.
The little boy who strayed to the home of Joe Kaplan Thur, Aug 12, seemed to be such a pleasant fellow that they at once decided to keep him. He was placed in the dairy and will serve his apprenticeship as milkman.
The little child of Hugo Schrader died at Surprise, Nebr. Sun Aug 15, aged 1 year and 1 day. The body was shipped here and buried in Woodlawn Cem, Tuesday.
Washington H Woodul legal notice to appoint guardian for Mary A, Walter F, Juanita, Lee and Moiselle, minors.

Aug 27,1909 Atkinson Graphic
C E Havens, selling Jackson Automobiles, Farm machinery, Deering Mowers, Dain Sweeps, Harness, windmills
14 neighbors stacked grain for Arthur Jillson
Bloom bought the northwestern Hotel at Stuart.
Married at the home of the bride's parents near Inez, Nebr, on Wed, Aug 18, A McKathnie of Atkinson and Emma Blackhaus of Inez, Rev Connelly, officiating.
Obit of Cassenda George, born Northampton Co, Penn Aug 3,1867 - married Andrew Anderson June 11,1889 - died Aug 21, 1909 - age 42 years 18 days - had 12 children - funeral service M E Church Mon Aug 23 - buried Woodlawn Cem
A T Hart sells clothing
G E Spence, cement worker
Isabel McKathnie, dau of Ben McKathnie of our city, and Ray Aldridge of Celia were married at O'Neill Wed.
Brook Hardware Co
Chambers and Co - selling food
E A Galligan - Stone Livery Barn
John Steinhauser - shoe and harness repair shop
Proving their land claims were, Leighton E Husten of Atkinson, Eli L Mallory of Tonawanda, William J Lewis of Schebesta, Nebr,
J P McNichols - Eagle Saloon
First National Bank
D W Cameron, Cement worker
Paul Schultz, barber
Dr W J Douglas, Physician and surgeon
C L Sturdevant, MD
John T Elsbury, dray and express
J R Jarvis, auctioneer
J P McNichols, bakery and short order restaurant

Sept 3,1909 Atkinson Graphic
T V Golden family moved to Lincoln
Elmer Hagensick and Katherine Cook were married at Catholic Church last Thur morning at 7 o'clock by Father Sullivan
Henry Price arrested, wanted for bigamy in California
Son born Monday, to E H Whelan
Eli H Hashaw, aged 80 years of Page married Mrs Murey E Hashaw, age 71 years of Grand Junction, Iowa
Mrs Wanser leased Northwestern hotel from Bloom
Dance at opera house Monday evening in honor of 21st birthday of Charley Tomsik.
Proving their land claims were John F Brady of Tonawanda
Legal notice, Frank Goldfuss, deceased

Sept 10,1909 Atkinson Graphic
A bright young son came to gladden the home of J F Jordon, Wed, Sept 1st, He tipped the scales at 12 ½ pounds.
A bouncing baby boy weighing 11 pounds, was born to Jas F O'Donnell, Tues, Aug 31st.
Walrath and Sherwood - Lumber Co
Fred Mlinar and Co - real estate and exchange brokers
Atkinson national Bank
J M Gallogly - sells clothing
E L Tooker - The Cash Merchant
Rev S M Ohmart family moved to Boone, Mich.
Jake Jankowitz family moved to Casper, Wyo
Dr George O Sturdevant and Effie Smoot stole a march on their friends and were married Wed night of last week at the Methodist parsonage, Rev J M Folden performing the ceremony.
Twin Falls, Idaho - the body of H S Webb who was buried Aug 13,1852 at Clarke's Grade, was reburied in a Twin Falls Cem.
Roy Wood - Marble and Granite works

Sept 17,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Last Saturday, John Robertson sold a part of his ranch near Dustin, the tract containing 1680 acres, to H E Snyder of Des Moines, Iowa for $30.00 per acre. Mr Robertson still owns three quarters of the best land in Cleveland Township.
Henry D Grady. For sheriff. Martin and Patrick Grady emigrated to the US in 1839. they fought in the Mexican War, where Martin was killed. Patrick then enlisted in the Civil War and died at Memphis, Tenn at the close of the war. Henry's father, John was the second son of Patrick Grady. John served in the Civil War and mustered out July 1865, came to Holt County, settled 2 miles west of O'Neill, married Mary Boyle. Henry was born May 1877 in Holt County. Enlisted in the Spanish-American War, married 1906 to Mary Hayes of Atkinson.
Proving their land claims were Matthew Mick of Atkinson.
11 pound boy arrived at the home of L C Pixley last Tues night.
Green Valley Roosers (Mlinar and Slaymaker batteries) and the Red Wing Roosters (Hytrek and Hytrek Batteries) played ball, Green Valley won 11-8

Sept 24,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Joe McKinistra in county jail.
Herb Nelson's are proud parents of a baby boy that arrived at their home last week.
Ben Harris's are the proud parents of a fine baby boy
Ross Childs's are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby at their house.
Joe Patska arrested for attempted assault on Kate Bacon
Obit of Amelia Schulte - born June 16,1834 - died Sept 16,1909 - age 75 years 3 months - from Germany in 1880 - buried Catholic Cem
German is the most popular subject in the high school
J F Brady putting in a plunge dipping tank on his ranch.

Oct 1,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Frank Dobney sold his implement and vehicle business to W N Coats
Train ran into William McDermot killing the team of horses,
The remains of John A Zeimer who died after a lingering illness at his home in O'Neill, were brought to Atkinson last Monday for burial in the Catholic Cem.
At the Christ Lutheran Church at 2 o'clock Thur afternoon the Wedding of Ernest Kientz and Nanny Christian took place. Rev J P Mueller performed the ceremony.
The veterinary firm of Hitchcock and Fouts are meeting with success in their line of business.
The home of George Syfie was made glad last Thur by the advent of a little girl on that day.
Carpet weaving first house south of the Catholic Church - Mrs Robinson
Palmer D Southworth dec, legal notice
Jurgen Martens of Emmett proved his land claim

Oct 8,1909 Atkinson Graphic
A number from Paddock attended the funeral of Mrs Gus Spindler at Meek Sunday.
A little boy came to gladden the home of Bob Hamilton last Sat.
Mrs Christina R Spindler, wife of Augustus Spindler of Meek, died at her home near Meek, last Tue evening, after a short illness of blood poisoning, aged 42 years. Remains interred in the Meek Cem Sunday afternoon.
The accident at the Chicago and Northwestern crossing last Sat evening resulted in the death of William McDermot
H R Henry family moved to Mt Vernon, Iowa
Frank Howard's are proud parents of a ten pound girl born Fri, Sept 24th
D W Cameron returned Tues from Fremont where he had been to attend the funeral of his brother
Walter Hunt filed on land in Tripp Co, SD
Hattie Husten sale
Charley Sturdevant family to Norfolk
Most popular bachelor contest
W D Poague called to Smithland, Iowa, last week on account of the serious illness of one of his sisters. She died a few hours after his arrival and was buried Sat.
Some of the merchants of Atkinson are guilty of violating a state law forbidding the sale of tobacco to minors.
Oliver T Thoronton of Tonawanda proved his land claim

Oct 15,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Fred Olift's are the parents of a fine girl born yesterday
Anna M Kay of Ewing was judged insane and taken to Norfolk
O C Sammons family moved to Logan, Utah
Last Mon evening just as Mrs Dennis Kane, who lives 3 miles west of Emmet, had concluded her supper, someone with murderous intent fired at her through the window with a shot gun, taking effect in her side and abodmon. 65 year old lady made her way to Mr Judge's and got help.
I L Shaw sale.
D R Cronin is chief quill pusher at the Frontier of O'Neill
Mike Zahradnicek was visited by the GreenValley Stork last Sat, resulting in its leaving an 11 pound boy as a token of esteem held toward his entertainer by his birdship

Oct 22,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Judge Malone called to Concordia, Kan, death of a sister from the effects of an operation.
Word was received by relatives here Mon evening of the death at Foster, Nebr of Frank Mann, who died of congestion of the brain. The remains were brought to O'Neill, funeral at St Patrick's church, age 36 years.
Everett Tuttle proved his land claim
High school teams are playing ball
Mrs Minnie Deseive of Ainsworth, Nebr died of typhoid fever at St Joseph Hospital. Mr DeSeive is a professional baseball player, had two children. Buried at Ainsworth
Geert Hookstra of Tonawanda proved his land claim

Oct 29,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Henry Scrader who has been taking treatment at Omaha, returned home last Sat.
The Green Valley stork was seen floating over Atkinson Wed afternoon. His bird ship finally selected the home of A W Chambers as his alighting place where, in return for the hospitable entertainment showered upon him, he decided to leave a sweet little girl about the usual weight.
Donat Seger died born Sept 26,1828 Friesenheim, Baden, Germany died Atkinson, age 81 years 1 month and ? days. - leaves six children - buried Catholic Cem, Atkinson

Nov 5,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Bessie Perry to marry Field Carmickel of Minneapolis
John Miskimns, auctioneer
Atkinson Jewelry Store Co has complete stock of goods in the Blue Front
Hugo Scrader has disposed of his hotel interests in Surprise, and moved to David City.
Mrs II L Haslam - dressmaking in the latest styles
Charlie Thompson died, funeral in Norfolk,
Dau born to Henry Grady Oct 31,at O'Neill
Anton and William Kramer purchased the Stock and good will of the Star Livery Barn.
Proving their land claims were Margaret P Huston of Atkinson, Oliver T Thornton of Tonawanda, Geert Hookstra of Tonawanda

Nov 12,1919 Atkinson Graphic
Father of Mrs Neipokojeynski died at Pittsburg, Penn, two weeks ago, her mother is now dangerously ill.
Egerth's are the proud parents of a baby boy, since last Sunday.
Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, A O Perry, occurred the marriage of Bessie Eugene Perry to Field Carmichael of Indianapolis.
Dr Perrigo - optometrist will be at the Commercial Hotel Nov 18
Herb Bitney is working for the C and NW Railroad, Mrs Bitney moved to Newport
Dr Sivey - veterinary hospital
Mrs John Colbert, one of the pioneer residents of this county, died at her home 9 miles northwest of this city Wed morning, age 70 years; funeral Fri at Presbyterian Church
William Kramers sale

Nov 19,1919 Atkinson Graphic
S F McNicholas, sold four and feed business to Tom and Hugh Coyne.
C W Erickson sale.
Erwin G Schultz, who has been connected in the upbuilding of Atkinson, both in a private and business way, succumbed last Sat to bright's disease - born Colberg, Pommern, Germany Feb 5,1848 - died Sat Nov 13,1909 - age 61 years, 9 months 8 days. - married In Brooklyn, NY in 1873 to Marie Grosskreuzi - had five children - Helen, William, Paul and Fred - buried Woodlawn Cem
At Scottsbluff Catholic Church at 6 o'clock on the morning of Tuesday Nov 9, John Parnell Golden of Denver ad Mary Constance Morrow of Scottsbluff were united in marriage
Oliver Thornton made final proof on his kinkaid homestead, Tue, taking with him as witnesses, John Overton and Henry Hookstra.
Legal notices of Zadok Woogerd, dec and Rebecca Uhler, dec.

Nov 26,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Married Ben McKathnie of Atkinson and Alice Foss of Tilden. Married at Parsonage in Atkinson last Wed.
Marriage license issued to Benjamin McKathnie of Celia and Alice Foss of Tilden.
A sad accident occurred north of Bassett last week, in which George, the five year old son of William Butcher, lost his life. He was sitting on the front end of a wagon upon which his father was hauling fodder. And in some manner, he fell to the ground, the wheels passing over his body, crushing him so that he died almost immediately.
Mrs S D Orcutt died Nov 16 at Carleton, Flor. Buried there at the cem. Had two children - Edna and Edwin
Married at the Methodist parsonage at high noon, last Saturday, Alice Foss of Tilden and Ben McKathnie of Celia.
Obit of Rose Anna Weiss Orcutt - born Prussa, German Sept 13,1860 - married 1884 to Horace G Baluss - had three children - married Sept 1909 to S D Orcutt - she died Nov 16,1909 at Carleton, Flor, where buried;
Married at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs J M Morgan, last Thur at high noon, Lucy May Beck, dau of S Beck and Reuben A Thomas of Bassett.

Dec 3,1909 Atkinson Graphic
50th wedding anniversary of Frank Prussa. Frank born April 18,1833 Letinopsil, Europe. Elizabeth Simonek born Lelka, Europe May 30,1834. married Nov 25,1859, had eight children, Rosie Znemenacek, Kate Kazda, Anton, Frank, Mrs Anna Tomsik.
C W Moss and son bought the Farmer's Feed Barn in west Atkinson and Converted it into Hotel De Hog to handle fat hogs daily.
Proving land claim was Cyrus L Wagner of Tonawanda
Gus Ulrich sale.

Dec 10,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Marriage license issued to Vern S Nichols of Neligh and Estella M Prosser of Ewing; and Floyd E Cole of Brunswick and Hattie M Dawson of Ewing.
The green valley stork strayed over into Sheridan township last Tue and left a sweet cherub of a baby on the farm of Sam Hickman. Sam found it husking corn and rather hungry he took it home where a gracious welcome was accorded it by the rest of the family who will insist that it be treated as an honored guest instead of a corn husker, at least until the weather moderates.
On Wed Nov 24,1909 at the county judge's office occurred the marriage of John Peterson and Lottie Ellis, both of Holt County.

Dec 17,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Eliza K Purnell filed for divorce from George W Purnell, married in Worth Co, Mo on Feb 17,1878.
Highlanders will meet Dec 29, election of officers
A little boy arrived at the home of Frank Pettinger last Fri.
Jospeh Matousek lased hay, grain and coal business of F J Brady.
Legal notice for William W Rand, dec, and Martin Barrett

Dec 25,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Marriage license issued to Oscar M Grimm and Pearl Charles, both of Chambers
Mrs Hugo Schrader is visiting her parents, T J Dunn
Mabel Keeler has been holding down a homestead near Oelrichs, SD
Kingman Fisher, father of Clarence Fisher, died last Fri at his home at Bassett

Dec 31,1909 Atkinson Graphic
Dr E L Brash of Norfolk and Bertha Stilson were quietly married at the home of the brides parents.
A very pretty wedding took place at the home of L Enbody's Christmas night, when their dau, Frances, was married to Frank Ratcliff.
Thurman M Van Emmon and Mrs Alta I King were quietly married at the home of the bride's mother, Emma A Ingling, Dec 23.
Legal notice of foreign will of C A Daniel, dec


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