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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1913

Page

5

Baby born in Elgin Utah to Mr and Mrs Edwin Dufford

The RECORD notes the birth of a baby girl to Edwin and wife in Elgin Utah. Mentions prices for a flower and a monument firm and various locals such as Carl Carson in Lewis and Pierre Metz from Omaha visiting for county bridge work. Atlantic baseball beats Patterson 7 to 1 at Bridgewater. Fall advice urging preparation for winter.

Edwin Dufford Elgin Utah Atlantic Patterson Bridgewater

Pleasant caller pays Berea subscriber for year

Harry Foster of Berea paid for a one year subscription, leaving $1.50 as payment for service at the Recor office on Friday.

Harry Foster Berea

Mrs Mark Anders Dies After Illness at Atlantic Home

After a brief illness described as a stroke or paralysis, Mrs Mark Anders died at her Atlantic home Tuesday night of last week, leaving a widow and mourning family.

Mark Anders Atlantic

Pitston Hard Coal At Holmes Yard Advertises Availability

Buy early and you will have it when you need it. J. B. Herriman has resigned as sexton of Evergreen Cemetery and the Ladies of the Association seek a replacement man.

Pitston Holmes’ Lumber Yard J. B. Herriman Evergreen Cemetery Ladies of the Association

Garnet stickpin lost in Anita seeks return for reward

A garnet stick-pin went missing on Anita streets. Finder urged to return it to Dr. H. E. Campbell and claim a reward.

Anita H. E. Campbell

Adair News Editor and Father Visit on Pleasure Trip

Roy A. Stacey editor of the Adair News and his father Frank A. Stacey traveled to the city Monday evening for a short pleasure trip along the Great White Way and to visit a first class town. The RECORD office acknowledges a call.

Roy A. Stacey Adair News Frank A. Stacey Great White Way Record Office Cal

Personal Paragraphs from Local Notices

Frank Blood left on the afternoon train Thursday for Fort Collins Colorado. Miss Susie Bachmann returned to Des Moines Thursday afternoon after a few days visit at the Zeigler home. Mrs P B Pilmer has returned to Des Moines after a pleasant visit in Anita Massena and vicinity. Samuel McGaffin and wife of the Extra vicinity were business visitors in this city Thursday. Mrs Mary Cox of Osceola Nebraska visited last week with her nephew Bert Campbell and wife.

Frank Blood Fort Collins Colorado Susie Bachmann Des Moines Zeigler P. B. Pilmer Anita Massena Samuel McGaffin Mary Cox Osceola, Nebraska Bert Campbell

New Elevator Opens in Anita Promising High Grain Prices

J A Irving announces the completion of a new elevator in Anita and pledges to pay the highest market price for all grain delivered. He will also stock hard and soft coal and invites farmers to bring grain and plan for winter coal needs.

Anita J. A. Irving

Des Moines Visit for Eye Specialist Consultation

Nattie McVay traveled to Des Moines last week to consult a specialist about his eyes.

Nattie McVay Des Moines

Valley Junction visitors and local family travels

Mrs May McClellan and two children of Valley Junction have been visiting the Galiher family. Mrs J H Aldrich returned Saturday from Avoca to a son George and family. W M Wilson and daughter of Cedar Falls are at Sam Hansen home in Lincoln township. Mrs Harry Foster went to Maine to visit her grandfather J W Berry. Mrs W H Wagner and grandson Chas Blakesley went to Sioux City to spend a few days with Rollie Slater. Mrs A M Strong, lately in Anita with daughter Mrs Geo Herrick, returned to Bridgewater last week.

May McClellan Valley Junction Galiher J. H. Aldrich Avoca George W.M. Wilson Cedar Falls Sam Hansen Lincoln Township Harry Foster Maine J. W. Berry W. H. Wagner,Sr Chas. Blakesley Sioux Rollie Slater A. M. Strong Anita Geo. Herrick Bridgewater

Mrs Michaelson and Miss Wicks Return Home From Clarion

Mrs Michaelson and Miss Louise Wicks who spent the last week with Isaac Brown and family returned to their home at Clarion on Thursday.

Mrs. Michaelson Louise Wicks Isaac Brown Famly Clarion

Auto party from Saunders Han Sen and miss to Extra Audubon Coon Rapids

T. T. Saunders and wife, G. Han sen and wife, and Miss Hattie Kuehen formed an auto party last Thursday, making a trip to Extra, Audubon and Coon Rapids.

T. T. Saunders 8. G. Hansen Hattie Kuehen Extra Audubon Coon Rapids

Atlantic Visitors Honor Local Family Kin

Mrs. J. Hoffman and her daughter Miss Addie from Atlantic spent last week with their daughters and sisters Mrs. F. S. Dorsey and Mrs. W. Q. Aldrich, continuing family visit tradition in the city.

J. Hoffman Miss Addie Atlantic City F. S. Dorsey W.Q. Aldrich

Barn to be built on farm east of town

A. C. King plans a new barn 40 by 54 feet on his east-of-town farm. John Row contributed $1.50 for a year’s RECORD subscription Friday. A. C. Henick has baying and rain stacking done and will perform a short play-spell. Wm. Petit and wife journeyed to Greenfield after the infant child of their son died. The county attorney will enforce motor vehicle regulations. A. H. Mountain sold a 120 acre Lincoln township farm to W. A. Bailey at 150 dollars per acre. Jesse G. Clark near Brayton orders the RECORD. Over fifty cattle cars were sent to southwest Iowa farmers from South Omaha last week.

A. C. King Wm. Petit Greenfield Iowa South Omaha

Adair Votes Bonds for New School Building

The town of Adair approved funding for a new school with 159 votes in favor and 2s against. Number 17, with one of the new engines attached, arrived two and a half hours late on Wednesday.

Adair Number 17

Farmer Prefers New Site After Firehouse Destruction

A. C. Godanour states he will not rebuild on his current farm that housed the dwelling recently destroyed by fire. He plans seeking a new location for habitation and structures.

A.C. Godanour

Mrs Geo Morgan Welcomes New Baby At Home

Miss Lillian Dittman attends Mrs George Morgan as the Morgan family greets a new baby born last Wednesday at their residence.

Lillian Dittman

Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Morgan

Dr H E Campbell reports the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Geo Morgan on July 30. The newborn weighs twelve pounds.

H. E. Campbell Geo. Morgan

Fort Collins Dog License Delinquency Triggers Arrest

Dog owners in Fort Collins Colorado who fail to promptly pay dog licenses face arrest and penalties.

Fort Collins Colo

Chautauqua at Walnut Ends with Success

A large local hay surplus will remain unharvested after meeting needs. The Chautauqua at Walnut concluded last week and was a grand success with citizens signing up for the next session.

Walnut

Local Couple Relocate to Grass Range Montana

Mr and Mrs Clyde Marquis finish a stay with Dr and Mrs V Beaver and move to their new home in Grass Range Montana

Clyde Marquis V. Beaver Grass Range Montana

Blood Family Returns From Brief Midwest Visit

Chas. Blood came home to Danville Illinois after visiting his mother Mrs W Blood. Mrs Minnie Harris and son Paul returned to Des Moines after a short trip.

Chas. Blood Danville Illinois W. ©. Blood Minnie Harris Paul Des Moines

Nelsons visit cousin in city hosted by Campbell family

P. F. E. Nelson and his wife from Omaha spent last week in the city as guests of their cousin Bert Campbell and wife. Nelson is employed in a responsible post with the Northwestern Live Stock Commission Co. of South Omaha.

P. FE. Nelson Omaha Bert Campbell Mr. Nelson Northwestern Live Stock Commission Co South Omaha

Massena banker Hogan sails from Queenstown for America

D P Hogan Massena banker returns from a Europe tour and will sail for America on August 10 from Queenstown.

D. P. Hogan Massena Europe America Queenstown

International Dip. Work sale by Clyde H Bowen

One to one hundred units of International Dip. Work offered for sale by Clyde H Bowen. A single gallon priced at one hundred cents. Sale details appear in this notice.

Bowen's Sof Clyde H. Bowen

Nichols Drops In With Ideas For Office

P. R. Nichols visited the free ORD office last week to share political and other ideas and asked the editor to consider them until his return.

P. R. Nichols Free- Ord

Fall shoes arrive at Val Wiegand’s store

A large consignment of the popular Ralston fall shoes has just been received at Val Wiegand's. The latest style promises much approval from shoppers and invites a quick look.

Ralston Fall Val Wiegand’s

Lew Anderson Visits Butler With Family For Short Stay

Lew Anderson and his wife travel to Butler Missouri to visit their daughter Mrs. Myrtle Barrickman for a two week stay amid country life with the Hill-Billies referenced in the area.

Lew Anderson Butler Myrtle Barrickman Lew

Neighbors Battle Wheat Field Fire at H G Highley Farm

Last Saturday afternoon a fire started in the wheat field of H G Highley. Neighbors arrived quickly and fought the flames, preventing total destruction of the crop.

H.G. Highley

Mrs Ellen Farwell Returns From Creston Trip

Mrs Ellen Farwell traveled from Creston and other points along the Q road visiting relatives and friends. She is now living at F R Wilburns and helping with housework.

Ellen Farwell Creston Farwell F. R. Wilburn

Parden Family Planned Move and Local Feats Reported

Dr G H Parden and family will move into the residence now occupied by E W Holmes and family around September 1. Sport Blakesley named Hospital Baby enjoys improving cleanliness. Ruth Carey catches fish near Anita with two carp weighing five and a half pounds and a one pound member.

G. H. Parden E. W. Holmes Clinton Carey Anita Ruth Carey

Four Eller Brothers Enjoy Pleasant Visit Together

Dr. C. B. Eller of Clarinda and attorney C. J. Eller of Des Moines drove to Anita last Saturday to spend the day with their brothers Dr. L. R. Eller of this city and Dr. Eller of Hedrick. The four brothers enjoyed a very pleasant visit together.

C. B. Eller Clarinda C. J. Eller Des Moines Anita

Hood found between Anita and Atlantic

A lost item report notes an automobile hood found between Anita and Atlantic. Finder should leave the hood at the RECORD office in Anita or the News Telegraph office in Atlantic.

Anita Atlantic Record Office News-Telegraph Office

Peterson harvests and serves sweet cider in Anita

Lee Peterson operated an apple grinder in his Anita orchard on Monday morning and within hours distributed a first class quality of sweet cider to residents, showcasing a local farming effort delivering fresh beverage to the community.

Lee Peterson Anita

Dr Farr Attends National Osteopath Convention in Kirksville

Dr. Farr spends the week in Kirksville Missouri for the National Osteopath Convention now in session. The event features a celebration of the birthday of Dr Seth Still founder of the Still College of Osteopathy.

Miss Ethel Wilburn Returns to Kansas City Workforce

Miss Ethel Wilburn has returned to Kansas City Missouri to resume duties as stenographer and bookkeeper for a large local business firm after two months at home assisting her ill mother.

Ethel Wilburn Kansas City

Mrs Frank Carter Jr Visits Des Moines This Week

Mrs. Frank Carter Jr has spent the past week in Des Moines. Frank will travel this week to accompany his home.

Frank Carter, Jr Des Moines Frank

Local residents take overland trip to Lohrville in Fordyce auto

G. W. Fordyce and his wife joined Pap and Mother Taylor and Mrs. West last week on an overland journey in the Fordyce automobile to Lohrville. They planned to spend several days with Mrs. Vivian Berger.

G. W. Fordyce Pap Taylor

For Sale Or Trade Seven-Passenger Speedwell Car

For sale or trade a seven passenger Speedwer car in good condition and complete. Runs perfectly and includes two bodies. Cash sale or trade for stock. Phone 262. Nelse Jensen 3213 Anita Iowa.

Nelse Jensen Anita Lowa

Produce Shipments At Atlantic Produce Co July Totals

In July manager A. G. Todhunter of the Atlantic Produce Co. shipped a total of poultry and other produce. The readable figures show 608 pounds of poultry and 205 boxes or units of an additional commodity. The entry lists 5158 OU and 2 saccesscose 157 as part of the month’s movements, though some lines are garbled.

A. G. Todhunter Atlantic Produce Co CABO Gre

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Colgate Carl Carson Lewis Pierre Metz Geo. Stoffs Enine G. E. McDermott Ladies’ Improvement League Mary Haver Waldo Avenue Pasadena California Wilkenonument Earl, Harvey Rollie W. H. Dinsmore Johnny Farwell C. H. Sparling Casey O. Naylor Nettie Bertha Rogers A. Haist, Jr Newton and Marengo F. C. Jones W. J. Brown Grandpa Jones Fred Eakins Bessie Forrester Stuart Mrs. Wolf Ahag E. Warner Lizzie Reed Mesdames CC R. A. Wilson Minnie Lester J.M. Broadfoot O. W. Wheatley J. A. Ellis Adam Carney F. O. Worthing van Underwood Jesse Davis Chris Baier J. H. Trimmer Geo. Smither R. A. Becker Milo Lovell John Row A. C. Henick A. H. Mountain W. A. Bailey Jesse G. Clark Brayton B. D. Forshay M. Blakesley W. R. Spence D. R. Forshay J. D. Young Insurance Dept Citizens Savings Bank State of United States Postal Funds Blakesley C. P. Jewett Anita, Iowa Pennsylvania Consumer’s H. E. Dorsey
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