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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
7
Cc R L and P Time Table lists westbound departures at 8 42 a m 1 45 p m 7 30 p m and eastbound departures at 6 07 a m 1 15 p m 7 30 p m with No 301 and No 302 trains and notes Sunday exceptions signed H E Boatright Agent
Mrs Lulu Faga returns from South Dakota after weeks with friends. Wilken Monument Works in Atlantic promotes quality work for fence orders. In November A G Todhunter shipped 21 323 pounds of poultry from Anita.
Local items include Pitston coal at Holmes Lumber Yard with early delivery offer. For sale a Jempson Piano in good condition offered at bargain if sold soon. J A Irving advertises woven wire fencing and store improvements at his Ralph A Taylor location. Ralph A Taylor's son Sam returns from South Dakota visit to Anita area. Dr D L Evans advertises health emphasis on spinal alignment from Galiher Building.
Mrs J B Jenkins widow of Mas B Jenkins died at her West Anita home after brief illness. Funeral at Congregational church in Anita conducted by Rev H J Wilkins with many neighbors present. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery beside her husband. Born Sarah J Leasure in Columbus Ohio December 1 1842 aged 70 years 11 months 28 days. Survived by three sons and three daughters, a brother and sister, and nine grandchildren.
A concise notice asserts readiness to provide sanitary services and custom work. It emphasizes diligent effort, top regard for patronage, and keen appreciation for favors while inviting ongoing trade.
A gala pigeon roast hosted by George Wild honored his nineteenth wedding anniversary. Guests included L. P. Hadley A. D. Dean Jesse McElfresh Clyde Bowen T. T. Saunders H. L. Carey F. W. Stager F. S. White Jno. Scott D. R. Jones Sherm F. Myers and others as Mrs Wild and daughter prepared the meal.
Miss Helen Dinsmore, a 16 year old Anita High junior, won first place in dramatic and first overall at the Anita High declamatory contest held Monday evening at the Opera House. John Nichols, a senior, took second overall. Dinsmore is noted as a musician and aspiring writer, with two stories set for publication. She will represent the school in the district contest pending date.
Milt Brauner holds sales on November 25 and December 1, with several dates in December for Leach Robison Silvius Ragan and others. February 4 lists A M Worthing. additional sales are booked for Root Hockenbury Gipple Wade Cryer Thorngreen Suplee and more. Barber & Clark auctioneers.
Miss Ella Goodwin and sister Mrs. F. N. Johnson visited in Harlan. Mr. and Mrs. G. Tilton of Walnut were guests at C. H. Bartley’s home. A. N. Gaylord and wife of Atlantic celebrated Thanksgiving with C. T. McAffee family. Miss Cassie Enfield stayed in Council Bluffs with Mrs. Gurley. Luetta Knights from Anita public schools spent Thanksgiving at Green Mountain. The last week of November set new weather records.
J M Roberts and family spent a few days last week with relatives in Stuart. Mrs D Pearce is spending a few weeks with her parents in Linnsburg Indiana. Jessie Woodrow Wilson faced the hoodoo number 13 without flinching. A new revolving sign adorns the Carl D Carson barber shop. Amos W Shipman looked after business matters in Atlantic last week. Rev Chas C Smith has purchased a new late model Hammond typewriter.
Dr C E Harry has repainted and redecorated his office improving its interior. The grand jury has been reconvened to act on a matter of considerable importance. Mrs B D Carlton visited the doctor and paid for the Record for her son Jesse Carlton now living in Chicago. Mrs A Weaver returns to Cumberland after a pleasant visit with relatives Jas Sheeley and wife and Mrs Chas Clardy.
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