Obituary for John Thomas Wilson of Anita and Wiota
John Thomas Wilson born December 24 1848 in Henry county Iowa died August 26 1917 at his sister Mrs J H Mallorys home in Wiota Cass county Iowa aged 68 years 8 months 2 days after long illness He was a contractor and builder long a resident of Anita Funeral services were held Monday at 2 30 pm at the Christian Church conducted by Elder James Teeters with interment in Evergreen Cemetery He leaves two brothers Zachariah and Benj Wilson and two sisters Mrs J H Mallory and Mrs Gee Weimer He joined the Christian Church and lived uprightly He will be missed by friends and relatives.
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Mathew
Matilda Wilson
Henry County
Iowa
J. H. Mallory
Wiota
Cass County
Anita
Tom”’ Wilson
Zachariah Wilson
Mount Pleasant
Benj. Wilson
J.H. Mallory
Gee
Weimer
Christian Church
James Teeters
Evergreen Cemetery
Anita area notes mix of accidents and local moves
A lengthy Anita Iowa page recounts military calls and local family moves, accidents including a seven place arm fracture, a Packard collision near Adair, a Buick crash, thefts of Claire Aldrich’s car, and community notices. It notes Des Moines conference plans, a murdered Boise Idaho death, and printing job opportunities.
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Brandies
Omaha
Des Moines
Adair
Local Hardware Firm Takes Over McEvoy & Johnson Stock
The new owners announce they have purchased the stock and business of McEvoy & Johnson in Anita and vicinity. They are ready to serve with hardware, tinware, stoves, ranges, wagons, buggies, and related goods. The two stock lines will be consolidated and prices will be fair.
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AVING
McEvoy & Johnson
Anita
War Time Warnings and Local Quips From Omaha
The piece ridicules draft resistors and praises liberal war funding while noting small tax hikes such as a laundry war surcharge. It hints at looming political runups in county races and urges organized labor to delay strikes until victory over the Kaiser. It also mocks Omaha’s dry stance amid ongoing attractions and persistent thirst.
Resignations Sought in Congress Prompt Rural Burden Talk
A citizen urges government payroll members to resign, claiming the move would honor the country and its intelligent constituency. In other news a farmer sold corn for 106 dollars to an Anita dealer, a detail reflecting local economic tensions and everyday commerce.
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American Congress
Anita
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Commercial College of Michigan
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