Pioneer Veteran Ben Wagner of Anita Dies at 83
Benjamin Wagner born June 21, 1840 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania died June 29 1923 at his Anita Iowa home at eighty three. He served four years six months in the Second Iowa Cavalry enterring Cass county in 1873 where he lived on a farm before moving to Anita. He married Julia Ann Vandervort December 20 1865 and had eleven children eight survive with his wife. Funeral services were held at the M E church in Anita with Meade Post No 50 G A R in attendance. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Benjamin Wagner
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Anita
Cass County
Iowa
Louisa County
Second
Iowa Cavalry
Cass
Julia Ann Vandervort
Charley
Oliver
Wagner
W. R. Koob
Brayton
Lew H. Benson
Los Angeles
Calif
Harry Wagner
Blackfoot
Ida
Edward Wagner
Massena
W. F. Kirkham
Wm. Bangham
Chester Wagner
J. A. Wagner
M. E. Church
Tesdays
J. F. Davis
Altoona
Anita M. E
Rev. Davis
Evergreen Cemetery
Nurse Attends Critical Mr Bell After Runaway
Miss Susie Hill a graduate nurse from Stuart arrived on the evening train and is caring for Mr Bell southwest of Anita in critical condition from injuries in a recent runaway. Hill is a welcomed guest in Anita households where she has long rendered faithful nursing service.
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Susie Hill
Stuart
Johns. Bell
Anita
Mr. Bell
Miss Hill
Ill From Blood Poisoning In Local Farmer
Oliver Huff has been seriously ill with blood poison after a scratch on his face became infected during work in the fields. He is now somewhat improved with good chances for recovery according to Adair News.
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Oliver Huff
Adair News
Returning to Anita Joe Kaiser Plans Return Home
After years in Canada focusing on real estate and holdings, Joseph Kaiser formerly of Anita writes relatives of his plan to return to his old hometown and stay indefinitely if not permanently, promising a cordial welcome from old friends.
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Canada
Joseph Kaiser
Anita
Joe
A Bargain-Securing Period For A D Bullock Sale
Announcement of A D Bullock's Annual July Clearance Sale from July 7 to July 21 offers extensive lines of seasonable goods at unprecedented prices. Items include muslins towels linens dress fabrics and shoes with groceries at notable discounts. Early shopping promises best selection and real bargains unmatched elsewhere.
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A. D. Bullock
Will of a Wall Street Man Probed Amid Odd Bequests
The will of a recently deceased Wall Street man contains sharply satirical provisions. He leaves his wife her lover and a note on perceived folly, bequeaths his son money for a living, his daughter 100000, the valet stolen clothes and fur, the chaufeur his ears, and urges his partner to invite another man into the business.
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Wall Street
Bank News
Visiting Old Home Folks
Mrs. Sadie Worley Stocking of Meyronne Saskatchewan visits her parents in the city after a two week old tragedy. Her son R L Worley died escaping steam and hot water from a burst boiler at the Atlantic water works.
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Sadie Worley Stocking
Meyronne
Sask
B. L. Scarlett
Kunz Grain Company Donation to Anita Concert Band
The treasurer reports a $10.00 check from Julius Kunz of Wesley Iowa payable to the Anita Concert Band for the 1923 concert season. The Kunz Grain Company, though not residents, has long supported local public enterprises and their gift is gratefully appreciated by the band.
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Julius Kunz
Wesley
Iowa
Anita
Kunz Grain Company
Band Boys
Bringing Home Fish Stories
Frank Stager and Seymour Mallory went fishing recently with Frank hauling in a variety of fish including three channel cats nine pounds between them. One cat weighed eight and a half pounds and another five pounds plus a four pound fish. Seymour mostly baited hooks and did little fishing. No larger fish were mentioned as getting away.
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Frank Stager
Seymour Mallory
Seymour
Frank
Poultry School Held in Greenfield Under Farm Bureau
W. A. Huss attended a week long poultry school in Greenfield hosted by Adair County Farm Bureau. He reports an interesting session with useful tips for his work in caporizing and coordinating raisers in the area.
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W. A. Huss
Greenfield
Adair County Farm Bureau
W. A
Adair News
Lewis County Cross Burning Reports Stir Public Outrage
The Lewis Standard informs nearby towns that a Ku Klux Klan cross was burned in Lewis at a late hour recently. The paper notes a desire to witness any public hangings to join the crowd, reflecting heightened tension and upheaval in the area.
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Lewis Standard
Lewis
Wind damages many corn fields and a Cumberland visitor stays in the city
The wind has battered numerous corn fields, causing extensive damage. Mrs. Imo Eblen of Cumberland is spending the week in town with her mother, Mrs. M. Smith.
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Imo Eblen
Cumberland
City
M. Smith
Miss Mabel White Visits Casey School Staff
Miss Mabel White, who has worked in Casey schools the past year, spends part of her vacation in the city with her father L. D. White and sister Mrs. Wm. Cryer.
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Mabel White
Casey
City
L. D. White
Wm. Cryer
Mrs. Jennie Weigand Miller Visits Omaha With Two Boys
Mrs. Jennie Weigand Miller of Omaha is spending several weeks in the city with her parents Mr and Mrs Val Weigand. She is accompanied by her two bright little boys Charles and Byron.
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Jennie Weigand Miller
Omaha
Charles
Byron
City
Mrs
Val. Weigand
Unclear roads force brief exit via four day delay
The report notes Uncle Dec Houck spent four days attempting to leave the corporation limits and finally returned home in disappointment, illustrating severe street and crossing blockages.
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Houck
Corporation
Paving Brick Unloaded Along Main Street For Half Mile
Brick paving material is being unloaded along Main street from near the Record office toward the Cemetery for a distance of about half a mile. The laying work will begin this week.
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Main Street
Forshay Agency’s Paul Denham Undergoes Tonsil Operation
Paul Denham of Forshay Forshay Insurance Agency underwent surgery Friday to remove two enlarged tonsils. Dr. H E Campbell performed the operation.
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Paul Denham
Forshay & Forshay Insurance Agency
H. E. Campbell
Curley Clark Faces Damages Suit Over Fence Destruction
In the Menlo Journal item, Curley Clark is described as having undergone prosecution for damages after driving his tin lizzie into and wrecking several rods of a fence.
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Menlo Journal
Weise Family Visit Spirits Iowa City Return Home
Mrs Hugo Weise and the children visit relatives in Iowa City for a few weeks. As the babies begin to call for Daddy a general rush for home follows the visit.
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Hugo Weise
Iowa City
Weise
Mrs May Saunders Duthie Returns From Visit to Denver
Mrs May Saunders Duthie ended a four week visit with relatives in Anita and vicinity and started home to Denver on Thursday evening planning a brief stop in Omaha to visit her sister.
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May Saunders Duthie
Anita
Viciity
Denver
Omaha
Cotton Prospects Bright in the South Says Visitor
Mr C Birk a former resident now in Mission Texas reports unusually strong prospects for a large cotton crop and other crops in the southern states as he visits relatives and friends in the area.
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South
C. Birk
Mission
Texas
Dentist Jesse Carlton Visits Anita Relatives This Week
Jesse Carlton former Anita boy and son of Mr and Mrs B D Carlton is spending the week in Anita and vicinity visiting relatives and friends. For years he has practiced dentistry in Tennessee and runs a prosperous business.
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Jesse Carlton
Anita
B. D. Carlton
Tennessee
Mrs Maxwell Leaves Hospital After Rheumatism Attack
Mrs Dr A B Maxwell of Ames has recovered from a severe rheumatism attack and is able to leave the hospital and return home. This will be welcome news to her friends in Anita and nearby areas.
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A. B. Maxwell
Ames
H. E. Campbell
Anita
Doctor Sheeler to be Absent for July and August
Dr. I. H. Sheeler will take a special medical course at the State University at Iowa City and be absent from Anita during July and August. During his absence, his office and practice will be in charge of Dr. A. M. Nicholson and his wife of Corning.
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I. H. Sheeler
Anita
The
State University At
Iowa City
A. M. Nicholson
Corning
Mrs McIntyre Heads to Collins With Baby for Visit
Mrs E E McIntyre and her infant left Saturday for Collins Iowa to stay with relatives Dr and Mrs W B Vanderloo. The note playfully mentions restraining powers of the ball and chain to keep Mutchy from tagging along.
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E. E. McIntyre
Collins
Iowa
W. B. Vanderloo
Mrs John C Kelley thanks union ladies for kindness
Mrs John C Kelley expresses gratitude to the Ladies' Union club the M E Ladies' Society and many friends who remembered her with flowers and kind regards during her illness.
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John C. Kelley
Ladies’ Union Club
M. E. Ladies’ Society
Morgan Heads to Burlington for Visit with Engle Family
James Morgan left Sunday morning by car for Burlington Iowa to spend a couple of weeks with his daughter Mrs Bruce Engle and family. He started early and likely beat the rain storm or encountered it along the way.
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James Morgan
Burlington
Iowa
Bruce Engle
Jim
First Class Pav ing Shown on Main Street West Half
Mrs. Dr. H. E. Campbell and two children Dora Jean and Howard Elmer visited Atlantic friends yesterday, while the display of pavement on Main Street West Half stands as a model of quality.
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H. E. Campbell
Dora Jean
Howard Elmer
Atlantic Friends
Lincoln visitor Bert Wiggins tours city furniture dealers
Bert Wiggins of Lincoln Nebraska a former Anita businessman was in the city Monday for conversations with local furniture dealers and was accompanied by his daughter Miss Helen.
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Bert Wiggins
Lincoln, Nebraska
Anita Business
Miss Helen
DeCamp Displays Purple and White Auto Accessories Window
G M DeCamp features a stylish show window this week with purple and white decor and a varied selection of auto accessories and related articles for sale in the display.
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G. M. DeCamp
Slater Family in Anita Visit After Uncle's Death
Rollie E. Slater his wife and son from Sioux City are visiting relatives in Anita and Viota following the death of Mrs. Slater’s uncle Benjamin Wagner.
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Rollie E. Slater
Sioux City
Anita and
Viota
Property owners urged to trim shade trees along walks
Town residents are reminded of an ordinance requiring all shade trees along public walks be trimmed to a specified height, with emphasis on compliance to avoid penalties.
Bohning at St Louis government sanitarium for treatment
Ralph Bohning is in the government sanitarium at St. Louis receiving special treatment and may be transferred to another location depending on his condition.
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Ralph Bohning
St. Louis
Paving Promises Improve Town Parking
In talk of paving, many properties around town will be permanently improved, with better parking possible. The remark hints at future changes while noting Anita’s new clothes to come.
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Anita
Uncertain mud depths deter drivers from full power tests
No definite way to gauge mud depth prompts many to refrain from cranking their cars to test real power capacity, leaving drivers cautious about potential strain or damage.
Fire in Hotel Victoria kitchen saved by quick action
A kitchen floor fire at the Hotel Victoria started from the range around 11:00 Tuesday morning. Prompt nearby response extinguished the flames before major damage occurred.
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Hotel Victoria
Curb Removal and Parking Redesign At Myers Estate
Curbing around the C. A. Long residence, once home of C. M. Myers, is being removed. Parking on the property's south and west sides will be adjusted to match the new grade set by recent paving.
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C. A. Long
C. M. Myers
Night's return of light guides editor home
After a night away, electric lights came on at dawn as the sun rose on the eastern horizon. With help from the sun, moon, stars and lights, the editor found his way back home.
Early property owners grade and seed parking areas
Robert Scott was among the first to have his parking graded leveled and seeded with blue grass. Billy Weston soon followed, extending the improvement to the parking on the east side of the Record office.
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Robert Scott
Billy” Weston
Couple United in Marriage at Bridgewater Parsonage
Miss Lola Mae Dwyer wed Mr. Leo L. Foster in a June 24 ceremony at the M E parsonage Bridgewater. Rev O R Jones officiated. The groom is the son of Lew G Foster and his wife, longtime Wiota residents.
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Lola Mae Dwyer
Leo L. Foster
M. E. Parsonage
Bridgewater
0. R. Jones
Lew G. Foster
Wiota
Dr. H E Campbell Debuts Refurbished Buick Roadster
The article notes Dr H E Campbell's seemingly brand new Buick roadster freshly polished after rough conditions. It highlights how fresh paint and varnish can rejuvenate a vehicle that endured harsh weather and rough roads, restoring its appearance.
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H. E. Campbell
Local Resident Freely Bets on Pride of Town Paper
Uncle Frederick Kauer called Monday and left two dollars for another year’s subscription to the old home paper. He holds it in high esteem, deeming the paper an essential part of the town and community worthy of cordial support.
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Frederick Kauer
Cumberland Chautauqua Visit Notes Large Paving Effort
The Cumberland Enterprise reports Anita Tuesday visit in the interest of the Cumberland Chautauqua. Observed a big concrete mixer at work on paving as the town advances with extensive projects. The paving contract is expected to total near $300000.00.
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Anita
Cumberland Chautauqua
Cumberland Enterprise
July Weather Cycles Through Heat Waves And Storms Across Regions
A historic July forecast outlines repeated patterns from the first to the fourth of sultry heat across the northwest and middle west with sunstroke risks, then from the fifth to the ninth storms bringing heavy rainfall and destructive lightning from Texas to the Great Lakes. It notes cool spells midmonth, sweltering heat mid month, storm waves late month with cloud bursts and hail, and cool damp spells along Gulf and Atlantic coasts and the Great Lakes with average rainfall and temperatures near July norms.
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Northwest
Middle West
Texas
Oklahoma
Great Lakes
Canadian
Gulf
South Atlantic
Rocky Mountain Region
Bismarck
Denver
St. Louis
Chicago
North Pacific Slope
Interior Basin
Missouri River Valley
Salt Lake City
Cheyenne
Cairo
Mississippi River
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf Border
Florida
Georgia
New England
Former Anita Superintendent Henry W Chehock Pursues Summer Study
Former Anita schools superintendent Henry W Chehock is taking a summer course at the State University of Iowa City. He recently was elected superintendent of Marion Iowa schools and him and Mrs Chehock are pleased with their new home and the outlook for a successful year.
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Henry W. Chehock
Anita
Clear Lake
Perry
Iowa
State University
Iowa City
Chehock
Marion
A Champion Brick Thrower at Anita Sights Speedy Workers
Report describes two colored men employed on the city paying job in Anita who lay bricks rapidly. They throw about ninety per minute and one bets he can reach one hundred forty in the same time. The piece notes the worker is deft and quick with bricks and warns not to argue with him.
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Anita
On Their Way to California Mr and Mrs Clements Visit
Mr W Clements and his wife from Mount Auburn Iowa spend a week in the city with relatives. Mrs Clements, daughter of A J Kuehn and sister of Henry Fred and Lydia, formerly worked as operator at Rural Telephone Co. They plan to settle permanently in California.
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V. W. Clements
Mount Auburn
Iowa
Clements
Mrs. Clements
A. J. Kuehn
Henry
Fred
Lydia Kuehn
Rural Telephone Company
California
Cumberland visitors promote Chautauqua efforts in Anita
Burt Stone his wife and daughter Miss Florence of the Cumberland Enterprise spent hours in Anita on Wednesday. They distributed advertising matter about their Chautauqua and visited old friends and former neighbors. Cumberland is described as a healthy place to live.
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Burt Stone
Florence
Cumberland Enterprise
Anita
Burt
Cumberland
Shel by County Board Cuts Waste on Road Contract
The Shel by County Board rejected all first bids for primary road work totaling 18 745 61 and re advertised for bids. The board saved taxpayers 4 000 00 by securing lower bids on the same contract. The action was praised as a good day’s work.
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Shelby County
Board of Supervisors
Paving Near Completion Sparks Call for a Traffic Cop in Anita
As paving on Main street nears completion in Anita, residents foresee a need for traffic control. Keen drivers may attempt to speed along the new surface, prompting officials to consider assigning a traffic officer to manage the improved route.
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Anita
Main Street
Adair Fourth Celebrated With Patriotic Festivities
The community of Anita and nearby areas joined Adair in a clean wholesome July celebration marked by order and jollity. Lawns were open for rest and refreshment while a single intoxicated attendee caused no harm as the band continued to play.
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Adair
Extra
Anita
Mayor’s Court Drops Heavy Dose for City Offenders
The mayor’s court met last week to swiftly address violations of the city ordinance prohibiting intoxication fighting and related offenses. Offenders reportedly received strong measures aimed at reform, with promises of a double dose and a tonic for those who fail to comply, potentially leading to thirty days in the county jail.
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H. E. Campbell
Mrs J C Callison Visits Old Cass County Friends
Mrs J C Callison of Kansas City Mo a well known resident here twenty years ago spent a few days in the city this week as a welcome guest at the home of Abe Biggs Hamilton Campbell and other old neighbors. She has traveled widely and now makes her home with her son Bert in Kansas City. Her other son Arthur lives in Pasadena Calif and she met many former Cass county and Anita residents at the Iowa Day Picnic in California.
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J. C. Callison
Kansas City
Abe Biggs
Hamilton Campbell
Callison
Bert
Arthur
Pasadena
California
Anita Boy Goes to Detroit
John Voorhees son of David T. Voorhees of this city, long resident in Canada, has engaged his services with a Detroit automobile factory and will soon begin duties in this well established line. He previously built up a substantial business in Canada with Joseph Kaiser, a former Anita resident, now partnering in the move.
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John Voorhees
David T. Voorhees
Canada
Joseph Kaiser
Anita
Detroit
Michigan
June 12 1923 Wedding At Atlantic Parsonage
Rev. F W Simpson officiated at the M E parsonage in Atlantic uniting Miss Ruth Pearson and Verle O Gipple in marriage. The ceremony joined two families and well wishes were extended for a bright future.
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M. E. Parsonage
Atlantic
F. W. Simpson
Ruth Pearson
Wm. Pearson
Verle O. Gipple
C. C. Gipple
City Council Meets in Regular Monthly Session
The City Council met in regular monthly session Monday evening transacting routine business. Bills were approved as part of the standard agenda.
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