Paradise for Birds by Mrs Myers in Anita article
An Anita reminiscence profiles Harriet Williams Myers state Audubon secretary and author of The Birds Convention. The piece recalls her California work, bird life around Los Angeles, and a home bird sanctuary with pools, bird tables, and feeders. It notes ongoing Audubon Society activities and a Los Angeles Record feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Forshay
Harriet Williams Myers
Anita
California
Harriett Williams Myers
California Audubon Society
Arroyo Seco
Sil Avenue 66
Five Fontanelle Buildings Destroyed by Saturday Fire
A Saturday night fire in Fontanelle gutted five business places including Stuhlmiller harness shop and building, Haguenberry restaurant, Thompson restaurant and bakery, Fontanelle Observer office, and Dennis harness shop. Losses total about 25000 dollars with limited insurance. Fire originated from an overheated stove. all frame structures collapsed and recovery efforts continued as McClure rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stublmiller
G. W. Haguenberry
S. M. Brown
John Thompson
Wm. Vinson
Fontanelle Observer
Wm. McClure
George Dennis Harness
Menzer and Frieddan
Fontanelle
Chas. Stuhlmiller
George Dennis
Babcock Reliance Press
McClure
Earns Sues Karns for Absolute Divorce in January Term
The petition of William H. Earns asks for an absolute divorce from May Karns on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. They married in Des Moines in summer 1900 and lived together until December. The complaint cites violent fits of temper, threats to the plaintiff, a knife incident, and disputes worsened by Mrs Karns’ father living with them. Earns also claims he was induced to leave the farm and enter the restaurant business, losing money. The merits will be considered at the January term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Earns
May Karns
District Court
Ziegler & Ziegler
Karns
Des Moines
Fire destroys W. T. Slater residence in Lincoln township
A farm home on W. T. Slater’s Lincoln township property burned to ashes Tuesday morning, likely due to a defective chimney. BE McElfish and family escaped with only part of their belongings as the house and most possessions were consumed. Slater had $800 and McElfish $100 in fire insurance through Citizens Savings Bank Agency.
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W. T. Slater
Lincoln Township
BE. Mc Elfish
Slater
Mck Lfish
Citizens Savings Bank Agency
Tragedy Near Council Bluffs Aboard Freight Train
William Oaks twenty five of Adair was fatally struck while alighting from a freight train at the Chautauqua grounds near Council Bluffs. He stepped in front of a west bound fast passenger train and died instantly. Coroner Henry Cutler took charge with no inquest planned. Oaks leaves a wife and two children and was known for his good character.
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William Oaks
Chautauqua Grounds
Council Bluffs
Rock Island
Mr. Oaks
Faulkton
South Dakota
Adair
Chatauqua Grounds
Caboose
Anita
Wim. Petty
Samuel Petty
Chas. Petty
Ida Dilts
Henry Cutler
Bluffs
Steven Oaks
Oaks
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Audubon Society
Penelope Ross
Alifornia
Tama
Ats
The
Audubon
Anita Roller
Adam Haist, Jr
Massena Echo
L. R. Galiher & CO
Iowa
Sunshine
Post
Back R. Galiher & CO
Wm. Oaks
Jim’’ Bruce
New York
News-Telegraph
J. F. Bruce
Waldorf-Astora
Neal Institutes Company
Bruce
Neal Institutes
Cleveland
Fred Sailsbury
Cass County
C. B. Clovis
Boston Institute
Atlantic News
Telegraph
Chase Brothers Co
New England
Rochester, N. Y
Jas. B. Herriman
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