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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
8
The office received a pleasant call Monday from Rev. A. A. Sifert who recently succeeded Rev. Thomas as pastor of the M. E. church at Wiota and Highland.
T C Winder left Tuesday morning for Ord Nebraska to visit his son and family. He expects to reach in time to attend the Anita autauqua.
A brief Atlantic court session Saturday presided by Judge Rockafellow disposed of a number of probate matters.
J E Brookner finished a well on the P B Pilmer farm last week and Philip believes the well will provide a sufficient water supply to meet every demand.
C. H. Robinson and his wife visited from Massena for photo work at their studio on Monday evening, traveling by car.
The Evangelical Sunday school outing led by Miss Cora Fickers teacher took place in Keystone Park on Tuesday with a very pleasant time reported by attendees.
A five o clock dinner was served to members of the C O Z Club at the home of Mrs A J Joy last Wednesday. The writer notes it would be hard to find a livelier group when in action.
Mrs A H and 8 visitors met Monday while Miss Alice Willison visited friends in W Nelse Johnson and Des Moines. E Blodgett and family guests of A H Mountain. Mrs R J Seen of Mas visited Hoynes. Mrs Lee Hubbel returned from Dumfries to see sister Mrs H H Turner. Boosters in autos canvass the country for Anita Chautauqua ticket sale.
The column notes residents and guests including Mrs. Adair and D. McMermott with Miss spending time in Stuart, W. P. Barrett family back in Kelogg, Miss Frances Brown from Indianola staying with Mrs. Hayter, Miss Geraldine Kiehl visiting Grandma Mary Smither, W. M. Conrad and wife visiting C. N. Campbell, Edith Brookner returning from Atlantic to stay with parents, busy local implement dealers starting harvest season, and Lelia Blanchard among contestants in Council Bluffs Nonpareil western tour contest ending Saturday night.
Mrs Lulu Ford and her daughter and Miss Enid Wagner travel to Ruthven for a brief family reunion with the Wagner and Anderson clans.
The Malt seized by the sheriff under a search warrant for the Marne pool hall proved to be poor quality beer and was ordered destroyed.
A large crowd traveled with the home team to Lewis Sunday to see Anita Poys defeat Griswold by ten to three. The game drew many fans and showed strong play from both sides.
A Massena party led by W J Weston has finished a fishing expedition in Minnesota. The group promises tales of fish and whales when Billy returns home, and locals await their stories with interest.
Earl Furman son of the late L V Furman and former Anita resident attends college in Mitchel South Dakota. He is a member of the college orchestra and earns twelve dollars a week in the orchestra whose duties do not interfere with his studies.
Ed Anderson, living on a claim in Colorado, arrived in Anita and will spend weeks visiting family. He reports exceptionally good crop conditions and strong prospects for an unusual yield. His brother William has several carloads of cattle near market, and sister Hazel also has a claim with a fine crop.
Mrs Lusina A Wheatley visiting daughter Mrs Homer Bowen assists with house work for her son W O Wheatley during a temporary stay.
A man employed by W. F. Clark fell from a hay load yesterday and for a time it was believed he had serious injuries. Dr. G. M. Adair attended and brought him through safely.
Heavy rain Friday stopped the ball game between the home team and the Boston Bloomers though the girls were ready to play if conditions allowed.
Misses Ruby and Lillian Farwell of Cumberland spent a week with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Sheeley and then traveled to Des Moines for a visit with relatives and friends.
The will leaves the Atlantic home and furnishings to the widow plus thirty thousand dollars in cash. The remaining estate is divided equally among the children.
The Ladies' Improvement League offers to check all parcels free of charge during the Chautauqua and take care of them. Also showcased will be the Rest Room with conveniences for ladies and children, featured in last week's paper.
J W Hutton father of Mrs B D Forshay and Mrs Dr G M Adair died at an early hour this morning at his Atlantic home after a brief illness. Mr Forshay and wife went to Atlantic in their car soon after the news was received. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Officials praised the Great White Way and the River-to-River road for public benefits and touted the sacrifice of private citizens who donated time and money to road building. The notice credits widespread local support and strong booster effort.
Dean Marston of the highway commission praised the trip's spirit and the road boosters in this region. He said local efforts and donations improve Iowa roads, noting road advocacy as a notable shift from a decade ago.
A gang of gypsies passed through Anita today. Miss Anna Johnson is spending a few weeks in Des Moines.
W T Slater is improving according to advice from the Atlantic Hospital. W F Bannick and family enjoyed a pleasant visit last week with Lutie and Ella Wilton of Cumberland.
A 160 acre farm near Panora in Guthrie county and an adjoining 40 acre tract recently sold for 200 dollars per acre. The sale indicates stable demand for Iowa farm lands.
Uncle Henry McDermott and his wife have returned home after attending a ten days camp meeting at Guthrie Center. They described the gathering as very interesting and noted its spiritual focus and community spirit.
Temporary alimony totaling 286 dollars was ordered paid to Zella M. Burke by Judge Rockafellow pending the hearing of the divorce suit against Dr. Chas B. Burke. Sheriff Bosley appointed receiver for the doctor's accounts.
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