Death of Wm. Robert Davis at Arnolds Park
Wm. Robert Davis of Arnold’s Park died Thanksgiving night after months of battle with cancer at his home aged 65 years. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Friends church with Masons officiating. He was born May 5, 1855 in Prairie City Iowa and married Rose Cochran in 1876. Survived by his wife and four children Leroy Clyde Sebert Lena, plus many friends in Valley Junction and Spirit Lake area. He moved from a farm southeast of town to the Park years ago and was active in Masonry and local politics serving as Center Grove township Trustee since 1911 and during his illness hoped to spend his remaining days aiding humanity.
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Robert Davis
Arnold’s Park
Friends Church
Masons
Spirit Lake
Arnolds Park
Milford
Reece
Park Cemetery
Prairie City
Jasper County
Iowa
Rose Forest Cochran
Leroy
Clyde QC
Valley Junction
Sebert HE
Lena Wilson
Davis
Lake Region
Dickinson County
Park
Masonic Order
Flo
Center Grove Township
Death of Former Anita Boy Van Slyke in Red Deer
Richard Van Slyke a 28 year old Red Deer district farmer died after a horse kick caused internal injuries. He was born in Anita Iowa and moved to Canada fifteen years ago with his parents. Survived by widow, child, brothers Ross and others. Funeral at Red Deer Methodist Church. He was active in farming, threshing and U F A member in good standing.
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Dick’’ van Slyke
Anita Boy
Frank van Slyke
O. W. van Slyke
Red Deer
Alberta
Richard van Slyke
Ross van Slyke
Hoe
Ross
Calgary
Anita
Cass County
Iowa
Balmoral
Miss Lund
Red Deer Methodist Church
Armstrong
Brown
Red Deer Lodge No. 12
A. B
A. M
Keystone Chapter
Roya] Arch Masons
H. R. Johnson
Pine Lake
J. A. Jarvis
Springvale
James McIntosh
Lethbridge
E.H. Knight
Obituary of Olga Winifred Donohoe Dated 1920
Olga Winifred Donohoe born March 23 1908 in this city died December 18 1920 aged 12 years 8 months 25 days after long illness of tonsilitis cardia and renal dropsy. She was in sixth grade, active in Clover Club and Sunday school and was baptized last week. Funeral at Congregational church Sunday at 3 pm. Interment Evergreen cemetery. W M B.
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Olga Winifred Donohoe
D. RK. Donohoe
Olga
Clover Club
George Scholl
Evelyn Hope
Robert Browning
Overland trip memories journey from Armour to Sioux City
Former Armour resident writes of a post election wait and recalls a joyful overland visit to Anita and old friends. He swells on soil, corn, and friendly locals before guiding readers along the Black and Yellow river road toward Denison, Sioux City, and Armour with travel turns through Yankton and Mitchell.
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Armour
South Dakota
Sherm
United States
Anita
Atlantic
Denison
Sioux City
Vermillion
James River
James
Johnson letter notes corn harvest and travel plans
John C Johnson from Hawarden writes of finishing 4800 bushels of corn, planning a winter rest and trip to Des Moines, asks for papers sent to 2225 East Walnut. He mentions a 65 bushel best picking and that election results pleased him. Also, Mrs Doral Edwards nurses N C Burkhart, and F M Douglas is drawn as trial juror in Adair county January term.
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Hawarden
Sherm
Des Moines
East Walnut
J. C. Johnson
F. M. Douglas
Adair County
Special Christmas Services at the Congregational Church
A candlelit Christmas morning service at 7 o'clock features a full program led by Rev. J. H. Boozer and Rev. W. R. Radliff with choir, solos, and hymns. Mrs. Tulu MacMichael of Des Moines sings. Bells ring at 6:30 and 7:00 as the congregation joins in adoration of the King.
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J. H. Boozer
W. R. Radliff
Tulu MacMichael
Des Moines
Notice to Settle Old Accounts in Anita Iowa
Anita Iowa December 21 1920 announcement from a physician asking all debtors to settle old accounts by January 1 to avoid long balances. He cites pressure from business firms demanding quick settlements and thanks patrons with Christmas and New Year wishes.
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Anita
Dear Friend Sherm From Ruth Van Slyke Johnson Pine Lake Alta
Letter from Ruth Van Slyke Johnson of Pine Lake Alta to Sherm. She notes missed Record issues, mentions brother Dick's death, family funeral, good weather, crops, and local fuel prices, and that Dick's accident was reported in Red Deer.
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Pine Lake
Alta
Sherm
Effie Steinmetz
Red Deer
Ruth van Slyke Johnson
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Co. O
C. E. Harry
Millard's
Omce
R. A. Becker
Citizens Bank
H. E. Campbell
Campbell Block
Wagners Restaurant
M. E. Church
G. M. Adair
L. A. Galiher
Devee, Jr
Mary Worthing
Elvira Hyde
Congregational Church
W. M. Boaz
W.R. Rachill
Methodist Church
Evergreen Cemetery
W.M. B
Seal of
Minnesota
the Farmers Coop
Geo. A. Shike
John C. Johnson
Doral Edwards
N. C. Burkhart
Wagner & Shaffer
E. W. Holmes CO
Walnut Street
Lee
Atlantic, Iowa
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