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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
1
In a brief public statement the incumbent withdraws from nomination for a second term after the death of his son in law. He thanks Cass county residents for their kindness and says duty calls him elsewhere.
Chas. F. Chase visited the city Monday while J D Young paid an Omaha visit on Wednesday. Many residents traveled to Des Moines Chicago and Atlantic last week. A baby boy was born to W F Budd and wife Monday. The town hosted a busy week with club meetings and court filings as residents visited relatives and friends across nearby towns.
Miss Vera McDermott has worked at Fontanelle training a group preparing for a declamatory contest, guiding them through selections and performance technique.
A weather wrap describes a shift from a promising winter Saturday to an enjoyable spring day Sunday, with pleasant conditions pleasing residents and visitors. The account emphasizes the comfortable, bright mood and broad satisfaction across the community.
The Sunny Ridge Ladies Sewing Society held an all day session at the home of Mrs. Rev C L Thomas in North Anita on Wednesday of last week. The gathering featured pleasant labor and a bountiful dinner with husbands joining. Other local trips include F W Stager and wife to Omaha and visits by G D Mueller, S H Harrison, Peter Hansen, and Fred Tismer to nearby relatives and to the Campbell funeral.
Fire at the old L. Bosley homestead owned by Mrs. Lula Faga damaged by about 250 dollars. Dr. G H Parden and family escaped injury with furniture damaged by fire and water. The Parden family will temporarily reside at the Weston property nearby until repairs are completed.
The Anita Hotel formerly vacated by Mrs. Mary Brown is leased by Mrs. Lester and her daughters Miss Emma and Miss Minnie and is again open to the public.
Albert C. Henick purchased a Studebaker touring car and studies the art of managing the animal. He aims to travel a steady gait before attempting to fly. Mrs. C. H. Sparling and the children spent last week at the home of F. Naylor and family. J. A. Teing sold his thoroughbred mare to E. M. King, shipped to Bridgewater South Dakota last Monday. A. H. Campbell vacated Chestnut street residence, to be occupied by W. C. Bivys and wife. P. D. Schwenneker and wife of Chariton, Iowa, spent last week at C. F. Schwenneker's home. Mrs. Belle Copley and two sons, visiting J. A. Irving and wife, returned to Mitchellville, Iowa.
Mr Turner father of Roscoe Turner spent Saturday in the city and met the Record editor. A longtime resident of Greeley township Audubon county he shared memories of early local days. Miss Katie Parkis and Miss Pearl Parkis of Casey visited Frank Lees last week.
K E Repass a drug store clerk in Dexter drank ec ar bolic acid thinking it pepsin and was found dead next morning behind the prescription case. He was son of the late D P Repass ex county superintendent. L C Bangham family settled in a new home. Local publishers raise annual price from 1.00 to 1.50 amid rising costs. Mrs Ross Wilburn visits her mother in Council Bluffs.
Tuesday evening neighbors and friends gathered at the Roots home for a surprise party with games music and conversation. Oysters and other foods were served as guests listed include L Turner Joe Rickel Frank Wilburn John Wade L M Linderman Wm Doral A M Worthing H G Stewart L Wilson Wilbur Jemmings and others. Funeral details note Mrs Katherine Waters aged 86 died last week near Masena. Hazel Clark of Atlantic visited Anita area. Dr W E Fish has moved to new office rooms in the Anita Bank building. F C Jones and wife spent time with W J Brown family. C A Thompson and wife will occupy a vacated residence. Jas Thornberg of Creston visited Anita and Jane. Roscoe Griffith of Omaha stayed with sisters E C Porch and Frank Norton. Mrs Georgia Shepley of Omaha visited. W W White returned to Woodward Oklahoma after business in Anita.
Val Wiegand announces a change in ownership and management effective this week. All debts to Val Wiegand must be settled by February 1, 1914. The business will operate as Val Wiegand & Son offering Five Percent cash discounts and continued service to Anita and surrounding area.
Mrs May C Weidemann petitions the district court for divorce from William Weidemann on grounds of abuse and related charges. She also seeks custody of their two minor children and control of household furniture and any other relief the court deems fit.
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