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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
1
The piece argues history teaches philosophy of living not entertainment. It traces Israel’s rises and declines from Moses to Christ, notes humanity’s universal trend toward growth or decay, and warns against moral deterioration from poor nourishment of body mind and soul.
A hearing set for August 26 on the report of F. L. Reed regarding books vouchers and accounts of ex Receiver Harlan of the A N B Ry was postponed to September 20 by Judge Arthur.
Choir members took a vacation last Sunday and will return rested for service. The W H and F M Society plans to support a Bible woman in the foreign field next year. The pastor H King urges greater participation to advance the great commission and service opportunities.
Mother Turner famed for home life took three unplanned trips away from South Anita after visits to Atlantic, her son Walter, and daughter Mrs. Steinmetz. She finally returned and vows a year of rest from vacations, while Old Sam laughs at the scheme.
J H Trimmer leases his large stock farm near Anita to Robert Cryer of Berea for a term of years with possession early next year. The Trimmer family plans to move to Anita, while Cryer, a leading farmer and stock raiser, is expected to prosper in the region.
Dr. and Mrs. V. Beaver visited Geo. Herrick at Mrs. A. B. Strong's home near Bridgewater. Herrick, who broke his thigh weeks ago after being thrown from a horse in Anita, is recovering and can bear weight on the limb. He hopes to walk without crutches soon. He has been living with his mother-in-law for two weeks and shows no relapse.
Frank Connor of south of Massena pleaded guilty to an assault charge filed by Myrtle Eblen. He was fined $50 and costs and placed under bonds to keep the peace.
The Record invites readers to submit news items reflecting absolute facts for public inclusion without bias toward any group. Submissions help represent town interests fairly and informatively across the community.
A 16 year old Ottumwa band member connected with the Cass county fair engagement was killed when he fell under a Rock Island train near the Ottumwa show grounds. The band had been returning from Keosauqua after a completed engagement and aimed to reach a circus. The youth was among the band’s youngest members.
A Sunday ball game on the Atlantic grounds between the Merchants Greys and the Chicago Union Giants ended 15 to 6. Pitcher Morris quit after the fourth inning amid ruffled spirits, while manager Hoenke and Harry Woolsey exchanged blows amid unflattering remarks. The News Telegraph calls the contest the rottenest ever.
A baby boy arrived Monday August 25 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith in Adair. Grandmother welcomed the newborn while mother and child are reported to be doing well. Grandpa Tom will need some extra attention.
In Cumberland a violent dispute between two brothers in law over buggy use escalated last week. One man beat the other severely with a neck yoke, leaving him badly hurt and slowly recovering, with uncertain prospects for full recovery.
Miss Mabel Scoggin of Boulder Colorado arrived Tuesday morning for a short visit with lifelong friend Miss Charlotte Holmes. She will proceed to Erie Illinois to begin duties as teacher in the local schools where she has worked for several years.
Clarence Robinson of Creston Nebraska arrives in the city Friday evening and stays several days with his brother C. H. Robinson near Masse na and other relatives. He travels with his son Bruce who is now a sturdy man. Clarence has worked in cream poultry and eggs and may move back to Anita Dakota with his post office. He still owns a South Dakota homestead and believes it will be worth much someday.
The Des Moines Conference of the M E church will convene at Mount Ayre on September 7 with Bishop Frank M Bristol presiding. Rev Chas C Smith of this city is a secretary and will leave early. The session is expected to be busy with many matters to settle and numerous pastor changes decided by the Bishop and his Cabinet.
A Gospel car halted in Anita on Monday evening as a large crowd gathered for an hour or more of street singing by the organizer and his family, followed by a collection and a well received sermon.
A stone axe from the era of Indian occupation was found last week on W. D. Pratt’s farm in Benton township. The relic, used in peace and war, is exhibited at the Citizen's Savings Bank and described as a curiosity of local history.
A intoxicated individual rode through the town at 3 am shouting wildly in a figure described as warlike. Police seek the prowler to determine the cause behind these frequent early morning disturbances.
The RECORD editor viewed a rare 1870 twenty five cent gold piece owned by Dr. C. V. Beaver. The coin, smaller than the three cent silver piece, has eight corners and is part of Beaver's notable money collection including shin-plasters and a Confederate $500 bill.
A back door break in at Levi Huff’s meat market led to the theft of his wampum belt containing just over $13.00. No clues were found to identify the intruder, and the crime is labeled as one of many unknowns. The missive condemns theft as both a sin and a shame to steal from family.
At the State Fair a suitcase with clothing for Mrs. W A Suplee Mrs W H Suplee and Mrs E Campbell disappeared after being checked from Des Moines to Anita. After months a Rock Island claim settled with W A Suplee for 30 dollars. The carrier had offered 24 dollars earlier and described as a sample of their business methods.
A local editor argues home merchants can defend city trade by advertising in hometown papers. By matching mail order effort, merchants could keep dollars at home, building steady yearly returns against department stores and catalog houses.
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