Doctor Robert O Burke Dies in Lansing at 38
Former Anita resident Dr. Robert O Burke died December 17 in Lansing Michigan after a brief pneumonia illness at age 38. He was son of B V and Jennie Bar L longtime Anita residents. A Chicago Medical College graduate he served as Tuberculosis specialist for the Michigan State Health Department and traveled statewide for TB control efforts. Burial and memorial details were not immediately available.
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Anita
Robert O. Burke
Lansing
Michigan
B. V
Jennie Bar- L
Postalab Company
Chicago
Medical College
Michigan State Health Department
Berke
Health Departul Be
Dr Burke and Dora Combs wed in Adair county union
Dr Burke married Dora Combs daughter of Mr and Mrs R A Combs of Adair county Their union produced two children He was cousin to Leon G Voorhees of this city their mothers were sisters both deceased Funeral services were held at Buck s parlors in Lan sing and the body sent to Chicago for burial The state health department offices were closed during the series Many people in Anita and Atlantic recall the bright cheerful Boobie Yurke and mourn his death.
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Burke
Dora Combs
R. A. Combs
Adair County
Leon G. Voorhees
Buck’s Undertaking
Lansing
Chicago
State Health Department
Anita
Atlantic
Former Resident Killed by Interurban Car in Indiana
Mrs Denison Pearce received word that her father Philander M Crawford died from injuries after being struck by an interurban car in Linsburg Indiana He was seventy five and formerly lived in Adair county The body will be brought to Anita for services and Eureka Cemetery in Adair county for interment
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Denison Pearce
Philander M. Crawford
Linsburg
Indiana
Oyster Supper for Civil War Veteran R W Calkins
R W Calkins, a Civil War veteran now past ninety, hosted an oyster supper at his daughter Mrs J A Wagner's home on New Year’s Day. Attendants included Abe Biggs, Bert Rand Staffer, Hamilton Campbell, Benj Wagner, Thos C Winder, Wm White, W C Trego and John C Kelley.
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R. W. Calkins
J. A. Wagner
Abe Biggs
Bertrand Staffer
Hamilton Campbell
Benj. Wagner
Thos
C. Winder
Wm. White
W. C. Trego
John C. Kelley
Anita Lady Ill As Widow Mrs Bailey Cited In Mirror Canada
Wm A Bailey received word that his mother Mrs Alfred Bailey is seriously ill at her home in Mirror Canada. Mrs Bailey, widow of early Cass County settler Alfred Bailey, has resided with her son George Bailey for several years.
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Wm. A. Bailey
Alfred Bailey
Mirror
Canada
Bailey
Cass County
Mother Bailey
George Bailey
Ernie Barnholat
Anita
Touring Map to Aid Tourists in United States
United States Touring Information Bureau begins nationwide survey for the third edition of the Tourists Map and Directory. The guide will list loading garages hotels camping grounds aeroplane landing fields and show paved roads. George L. Hosfield and local residents discussed travel facilities as local visitors return home.
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Waterloo
Iowa
United States Touring Information Bureau, Inc
City
United States
L. B. Strothman
Motor Age
Motor World
Attempted burglary at local business front door
A thief tried to break into the rear of a business Saturday night by prying open outside doors but failed due to an iron bar across inside doors. The intruder also attempted a rear window entry. glass was broken but entry proved impossible, leaving the scene unexplained.
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J. W. Dougherty
Hereford cattle sale sets high price at Chicago market
Mussen Brothers of Atlantic Iowa sold fifty Hereford yearling steers at New Years Day Chicago market for $10.75 per hundredweight, averaging 901 pounds. Purchasers were a Pittsburg firm serving upscale trade. Sales topped all competitors by 76 cents cwt, with light steers mainly $7.00 to $9.00. Several paragraphs note cattle trade improvement and feeding value. Also mentions residents visiting relatives in South Dakota and Illinois.
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Mussen Brothers
Atlantic
Iowa
Chicago
Banc
Pittsburg
Silver Star Herring for Sale and Local Notices
A local notice column lists a sale of Silver Star Herring by L. C. Robison and notes several personal items. Record callers Reed and Henry Lees are mentioned. Ill health of Mrs. H C Lewis and Mrs. Frank Rhoads is noted. Visits from M V Donahue and wife to Anita area are reported. Bernice Deeming visits from Des Moines. Universal Portland Cement Co announces price reductions of 15 cents per barrel at Chicago plant and 10 cents per barrel at Pittsburg and Duluth plants.
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Universal Portland Cement Co
Universal Cement
Chicago
Pittsburg
Duluth
Passing of Mrs Martha Turner former Anita resident
Martha Turner died at her home north of Greenfield on Christmas day at seventy five after several months of illness. Born August 12, 1847 in New York, she came to Jones County Iowa as a child. She married Samuel B. Kelley in 1863. three children followed. he died in 1868. Later she wed Darius Turner in 1871 and had eleven children. Funeral December 28 at the Greenfield M E Church, Rev W H Meredith officiating, burial in Greenfield Cemetery.
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Martha Turner
Anita
Greenfiell
John Smith
New York
Jones County
Iowa
Monticello
Samuel B. Kelley
Alfred E. Kelly
Tne
Wm. B. Kelley
Darius Turner
Audubon County
Alonzo D. Turner
Sioux City
Clarence A. Turner
California
Lawrence E. Turner
Norden
Nebraska
Frederick 4. Turner
Omaha
Milford
Walter O. Turner
Garvin
Minnesota
Francis A. Turner
Afton
Anna M. Finch
Creston
Pearl A. Stone
Ralph E
Chester R. Turner
Greenfield
Cass County
Adair County
Turner
M. E. Church
M. RE
W. H. Meredith
Greenfield Cemetery
Fred
Ralph
Chester
Walter
Francis Turner
Friendly notes from Hurley crowd on year 1923
Mary C Perkins writes from Hurley South Dakota sending $200 for the old home paper for 1923 and wishes a Happy New Year. Local items note calls by J M Garside and Vera Hook, visits by Alfred Franz and family, illness of Mrs Oren Burns, bankruptcy case for Clarence Godanour, and a roof fire sparked by chimney in R D Vernon residence with quick fire department response.
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Sherm
R. D. Vernon
Anita Record Items Chronicle Local Life in 1923
Notices from Anita detail year end debts and closings, renewed subscriptions, and New Year greetings. Community members include Tim Knowlton, Clyde Bowen, Mrs. R. W. Louden, and the Kirkhams with visits from Allan, Des Moines trips, and subscriptions for 1923. Local births, illnesses, and travel mark the period.
Notice to Water-Users Delinquent January 1923 Bills
Notice to water users that water bills are due January 1 1923. A 20 percent penalty will be added if not paid by January 15. Signed W T Biggs Clerk.
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W.T. Biggs
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Anita Man
Bobbie
Lansing, Michigan
Comrads
Anita Lady
George L. Hosfield
Beaconsfield
Dre. G. M. Adair
Atlantic Hospital
Inlaw
Fred. W. Herbert
Mildred Halstam
Denver
Colorado
Inez Buckley
Nellie Lawless
Harlan
Peter Scott
Chas, Linbaugh
Mitchell, South Dakota
Mrs. Limbaugh
D. C. Reed
Anita Public Schools
Islana
Hereford Cattte Sale
A. B. Stone
Mayfred
Bernice
Ernest A. Stone
Adel, Adair
Andover
South Dakota
G. W. Fiesher
Gerian
Illinois
Wash
Burkhart Bros
Coass
Luna
L. C. Robison
D.C
H. C. Lewis
Frank Rhoads
M. V. Donahue
Ottawa
Bernice Deeming
Des Moines
Mrs
J. M. Deeming
Mary McAree Perkins
Hurley, South Dakota
Mary C. Perkins
J. M. Garside
Fred Richter
Vera Hook
Alfred Franz
Adair
Oren Burns
Elmer E. Sheaffer
Oak Ridge
Henry Beel
Clarence E. Godanour
Benton Township
Cornel Bluffs
Geo. H. Stoffs
Valley Junction
Wm. Stoffs
Chas. Schaake
Elmer Wagner
Ruthven
W. H. Wagner
Sincerely Yours
Dr. H. FE. Campbell
Tim Knowlton
Clyde H. Bowen
R. W. Louden
Frank W. Stager
Elmer C. Porch
Record
E. C. Dorsey
Io Atantic
Lew M. Martin
J. L. Carey
D.C. Reed
Hugo Weise
Iowa City
W. B. Case
J. S. Monnig
Alice Gilpatrick
Irma
John Marsh
Arcola
Peter Scott, Sr
Finis B. Perry
W. F. Kirkham
Ames
Township Board of Trustees
J. E. Morgan
A. L. Turner
A. H. Harris
Linecoln Township
8. H. Trimmer
F. @. Ford
Canby
Maudie Scholl McAfee
Anna E. Lewis
Melo
C. P. Smith
Keith Chinn
State University At
Fred C. Chinn
John A. Coffin
Oskaloosa
Rosa Tierney
Council Bluffs
Mrs. M. Tierney
M. M. Burkhart
Lannark
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