Elizabeth Petty McDermott Dies at 73 in Cass County
Elizabeth Petty McDermott born May 19 1847 in Morris County New Jersey died December 22 1920 at her home in this city aged 73 years 7 months 6 days. She moved from New Jersey to Cass County in 1872 near Wiota and later lived in this city with her husband James McDermott who preceded her in death five years ago. The cause of death included burns suffered when her clothing ignited after kerosene oil was poured on a stove flame. Funeral services were held in the Congregational church with Rev W M Boaz officiating and burial in Evergreen cemetery. Surviving relatives include brother Samuel Petty wife and niece Mrs Anna Sutton of California New Jersey.
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Elizabeth Petty McDermott
Morris County
New Jersey
Petty
Cass County
Wiota
Samuel Petty
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Anna Sutton
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Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Cass County
Notice is given that B. D. Forshay has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Elizabeth McDermott, deceased, in the District Court of Iowa Cass County. All debts to be paid to the Administrator and all claims presented as required by law. Dated December 30, 1920. Harvey Cibert sold his residence in South Anita to James McVay for 1200 dollars. A. D. Dean facilitated the deal. The RACKET promotes men’s Bradford wool union suits and low prices after Christmas.
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State of
Iowa
Cass County
Otr
Elizabeth
McDermott
Elizabeth McDermott
Harvey Cibert
Fort Dodge
South Anita
James McVay
A. D. Dean
The
Anita Real Estate Exchange
Snowy Weekend Snows and Local Visits Across Oak Ridge
The first real snow arrives as Oak Ridge residents report a brief holiday. Miss Russ and Oak Ridge school pupils enjoy a Friday vacation while the John Row public gale draws a sparse crowd. Local social visits include Geo Parkinson and Levi Walker households with guests from Adair Redfield Attica and Atlantic. A tragic accident on Fifth Cedar streets in Atlantic claims ten year old Robert Jacobs in a sled accident. A for sale note lists a minute washer phone 82.
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Robert Jacobs
Local Notables and Farm Change Notices in Anita
Fred Heck and Uncle John C Kelley spoke with the RECORD editor Monday. Chas Faulkner and Cornelius D Rhoads plus bride Gladys Wheatley visited Saturday. Lew C Robison and Chas A Robison lease 200 acre farm to Cleo Reeves. John and Mrs Row settled in Anita home bought from J A McCosh. Dr Weber oculist offers free consultation Friday January 7 after 2 30 p m at Anita hotel. 1-2¢
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Chas. A. Robison
Cleo Reeves
John Row
Anita
J. A. McCosh
Christmas Card from William Weston in Bradenton Florida
In a Christmas greeting from Bradenton Florida William Weston writes to friend Sherm and mentions his sick brother-in-law John Crozier who is wintering there. He previews a razorback hog image on the card and jokes about putting it in the pork barrel for next summer meat and wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
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Sherm
Tamwell
John Crozier
Wn. J. Weston
Petition to add road to county system heard Jan 3 1921
Official publication states a petition filed in the County Auditor's office to add a road linking Sec 13 Washington township and Sec 18 Grove township, two miles south between townships. The hearing before the Board of Supervisors is set for Monday January 3 1921 at 1 30 P M with objections due before the hearing concludes.
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County Auditor
Washington Township
Grove Township
Washington
Grove Townships
Board of Supervisors
Notice to settle all old accounts in Anita Iowa
Anita Iowa December 21 1920 all those knowing themselves in debted to me will please come in and settle up all old accounts do not delay this beyond January 1 it is impossible at this time to carry long accounts when every business firm with whom a physician has to deal is demanding quick settlements I earnestly hope that allowing me will come in promptly and make some kind of settlement thanking one and all for past patronage and wishing one and all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year I remain
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Anita
First M. E. Church announces services and events
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning sermon 11 a.m. Subject The pleasant valley. Epworth League 6 30 p.m. Evening sermon 7 30 p.m. Subject The happy medium. One Duroc Jersey and two Tamworth boars offered for sale. Samuel C. Jewett noted as a record caller. A bundle of sweaters, about one hundred garments, offered at half price. Claude Kitlinger purchases land and plans possession March 1. Men’s Ball Bund four buckle over shoes highlighted for comfort.
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Pleasant Valley
Epworth League
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Record Office
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Billy” Weston
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Sam G. Jewett
Claude Kitlinger
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