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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
5
A fragmented listing highlights items including clocks mirrors knives forks umbrellas ivory cameos and diamonds. The readable text focuses on household goods and precious trinkets likely for sale or auction. No clear owners dates or locations are provided in the readable portion.
Thomas L. Malone born near Urbana Ohio april 3 1855 died December 4 1918 at his Wiota Iowa home age 63 years 8 months 1 day paralysis. He came to Cass county about 50 years ago and farmed and taught school. He later ran a stock shipping business with D R Love and retired two years ago due to ill health. He served as Wiota postmaster for four years and was survived by his wife and two children Mrs Fred McDermott of Wiota and Major C A Malone of Seattle. Funeral December 8 at Wiota Catholic Church officiated by Father Lally with six nephews as pall bearers. Interment in Atlantic Catholic Cemetery. He was a Knight of Columbus and Woodmen member. obituary notes strong local friendships and community ties.
F H Knowlton announces change of business location from Anita Produce Company's office to L B Trumbull's office first building north of Citizen's Savings Bank. He will continue paying high market prices for hides and furs in season and offers removal service for horses or cattle at calls to 299 or 275.
Pluma Florence McDermott wife of Ross H Bell of Wiota born April 11 1885 in Cass County Iowa died December 3 1918 at Griswold Iowa pneumonia aged 33 years 7 months 16 days She leaves five children three sons and two daughters parents three brothers and five sisters Funeral by Rev Driver at Atlantic Presbyterian Church and burial in Wiota Cemetery
The session of Sunday School is at 10 A M with a preaching service at 11 A M Junior League at 2 30 P M and mid week prayer on Wednesday at 7 30 P M The Christmas program parts should be ready as soon as permissible and the Sunday evening League and preaching services will resume when conditions warrant It asks care for others until the epidemic passes and extends sympathy to those afflicted or bereaved Pastor Charles Pickford signs the notice
Levi Purvis of Centerville Iowa spent several days in Anita and vicinity last week visiting his mother and sisters.
Private Arthur E Ballou son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Ballou and son in law of Mr and Mrs John Wade died in Rahway New Jersey hospital December 9 1918 at age 25 11 13 after shrapnel wounds and gas exposure in France. He married Lena Margaret Wade January 20 1918 and they had a baby boy. Funeral with full military honors held at Exira M Church with 15 soldiers and a sailor in attendance.
A brief notice expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown after a loved one's death. The family also thanks the Sunshine Club for its thoughtful gestures and respect, signed by Mrs. Lena Ballou and others.
A letter from Isaac Houck of Oskaloosa Iowa encloses 83.00 as payment for a record and asks to continue shipments. He expresses uncertainty about current standing but wishes no missed copies and prosperity. Address provided and references to Long Lidiers and Short Ladders for tall and short people at a yard location.
Timely notice from Dr GM Adair asking all debtors to call and settle before year’s end to balance the books for 1919. He thanks patrons and pledges continued service, mentioning Holmes Lumber Yard and a Darrel of lime for gardens.
Multiple brief items report visits and happenings: Dr. L R Eller of Galiher Building. Mrs C W Van Slyke and Mrs E H Soper noted as callers. C W McDermott from Wiota in town. Geo Scholl home under doctor care. a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Rollie Way. Julius B Smith and wife of Berea as RECORD callers. Harold Donohoe back to duty on the U S S Vermont. cash offers at Holmes Lumber Yard. Charlie Hettinger among callers. George Galiher discharged and home. J B Parker of Anita schools visited. Geo H Biggs and family moving to West Anita. Supervisor Mike Metz and two daughters from Wiota in town.
Local notes profile the firm ZIIGLER and ZIWGLER as specialists in collections and probate. Saturday visitors include Miss Vera Hook and Mrs D B Harrison, with Henry J Kuehn remembering the RECORD and a January 1 1920 subscription. Ralph Suplee and wife plan a Jacksonville winter trip while Nellie [eneix returns from nursing Rollie Way and a newborn. W J Hofmeister of Michigan visits Anita with son Lawrence. G W McWilliams, now in Wyoming, tours Anita on business and to see friends.
A letter from B R Drockman of Keatrive Nebraska enclosing 82.00 to settle arrears for the old home paper. He expresses longing for the Sunstonisher and notes continued employment at Dempster Mill Manufacturing Company in the city.
Mrs. Wm. I. Anderson Mrs. Bernie Baylor and Mrs. W. Scholl called at the Record office on Saturday. They shared a letter from their brother George L. Bills who has been in France for several months reporting that he is in good health.
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