Pioneer settler Beason laid to rest in Anita New Mexico
Lewis Benson Beason born January 1 1883 in Greene county Ohio died April 12 1913 in Gulfport Mississippi aged 80 years 2 months and 26 days after long cancer battle. He helped found Anita Illinois area earlier served as first postmaster and Cory of Cass county. Survived by wife Augusta Wooster and four children Chas I Beason Lewis H Beason Olive Beason and Mrs A A Mathias. Funeral held April 10 at First M E Church Anita with Masonic rites and interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
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Lewis Benson
Greene County
Ohio
A. A. Mathias
Gulfport
Mississippi
Mr. Beason
John
Elizabeth
Lee) Beason
Oregon
Rock Island
Anita
Lew Beason
Beason
Cass County
Anita Cowles
California
Benson
Augusta Wooster
Chas. I. Beason
Chicago
Lewis H. Beason
Pioche
Nevada
Olive Beason
Margaret Beason
Timothy Beason
Audubon
Silas Beason
Augusta Beason
Board of Supervisors
M. E
Hey. Chas. C. Smith
M. FE
Another One Guilty In Quiet Order Violation
Albert Miller admitted breaking the local order by spading a strawberry patch early on Saturday morning. He attempted to get his wife to bring a chair for rests while working. This marks the second violation in two weeks, with the only remedy to call in the Sweats to settle the matter with strawberries cake and cream.
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Albert Miller
Albert
What the Wind Did in a Lowa Hat Incident
A satirical tale describes a Tuesday wind in Cass County that snatched a hat and newspaper copy from a writer. The gust hurled both items down the street, causing panic and comic chaos before the hat and copy were recovered, leaving the narrator vowing vengeance on winds.
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Hat
Lowa
Cass County
A F Lattig Returns From Payette Idaho
A. F. Lattig has returned from Payette Idaho and assisted at the C. H. Bowen drug store this week, joining local staff duties and duties at the counter.
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A. F. Lattig
Payette
Idaho
C. H. Bowen
Mrs Lizzie Berger Requests Correct Omaha Address Change
Mrs Lizzie Berger of Omaha Nebraska dated April 15 1913 thanks for the Record and the favorable mention of their new home praising its modern conveniences asks that the paper be sent to 908 South 25th Avenue to ensure prompt delivery.
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Omaha, Neb
South 25Th Avenue
Lizzie Berger
Anita Board Reelects Superintendent and Teachers
At a recent Anita Board of Education meeting Prof. J W Piercy and all Anita public school teachers were re elected. A motion to raise salaries was defeated.
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Anita Board of Education
J. W. Piercy
Anita Public Schools
Weather favorable for farm work in Cass County
A fine week in Cass county supports farm activity with spring wheat largely planted, soil in excellent condition, pastures starting well, and trees budding. Subscribe for the Anita Record.
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Cass County
Smiley Named to Fill Supervisors Vacancy
W M Smiley, a noted music and piano dealer, elected successor to the late Ed F Berg on the Board of Supervisors. The Republican is praised as a top county business man, and his appointment by the County Clerk, Auditor, and Recorder is expected to require strong business ability. The Recorder congratulates him and believes he will perform well.
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W. M. Smiley
Ed. F. Berg
Board of Supervisors
Berg
Smiley
Baby born to Dr Zike in Sidney Nebraska
Dr Charles W Zike recently moved to Sidney Nebraska to practice veterinary medicine and his wife welcomed a baby girl in April. Great grandpa Sam Cooper of this city celebrates the new addition to the family with much jubilation.
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Chas. W. Zike
Kansas City Veterinary College
Sidney
Nebraska
Sam Cooper
Professor Carey Declines Local Post for Marne Job
Prof James C Carey, former Massena principal, will not accept the re elected position at higher pay here. He will move to Marne to head the schools for the coming year at a salary of 880 dollars per month. The Record notes his rapid rise in education and hometown pride.
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James C. Carey
Massena
Marne
Card of Thanks From J H Knew and Family
The Knew family thanks neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy shown in their bereavement and for the floral offering. Sincerely J H Sanny and family.
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J. H
J. H. Sanny
Hay rack accident injures John Heek Sr
The editor reports a hay rack fell during hauling last Monday, breaking John Heek Sr.’s lower limb near the ankle and dislocating the ankle. He was taken to Atlantic by auto where Dr. H. E. Campbell and Dr. C. L. Campbell treated him and he rests peacefully.
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Record
John Heek
Heek
Atlantic
H. E. Campbell
C. L
Why Anita Sees Low Church Attendance A Pastoral Appeal
A local preacher laments Anita's small church turnout and asks why residents avoid worship. He notes population 1200 with only about a quarter attending and raises four problems about future generations business leaders and parental moral support, urging solutions and dialogue.
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Anita
The Senator from Adair
Des Moines Capital notes Savage of Adair as the president pro tem in a rhymed portrait of a senator. The playful verse highlights his pointed nose gray eyes fair complexion glasses and neat attire.
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Savage
Adair
Des Moines
School Pointers and Upcoming Grade Programs
Miss Wilma Stone advances to the eleventh grade as her classmates study. The 2nd and 3rd grades present a Bird Day program Friday April 25 at 2 PM featuring a dramatized Longfellow poem The Birds of Killingworth. The eighth grade reviews precede county exams May 1 and 2. The King children Paul Harrold and Dwight join the school. The 7th grade hosts a program Thursday at 2 15 PM inviting attendance. Scholars and instructors are summoned for a court appearance in Atlantic.
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Wilma Stone
Longfellow
Killingworth
Carrie Reynolds
King
Paul, Harrold
Dwight
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Obedience Lodge
Evergreen Cemetery
Mother Earth
Mrs. Lizzie Berger
L. R. Galiher & Company
E. C. Stone
Peoria
Ire Swine Record Ags
Pres
Seid
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