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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
8
Nola Alice Beebe aged 1 year 8 months died at 5 15 am after a two week illness from measles and pneumonia at her grandparents home in this city. Funeral at Vernon home on Fast Main street Saturday at 3 pm conducted by Rev. Chas C Smith. Interment Evergreen Cemetery amid comforting verses.
Bangham Eneix & Co in this issue of the RECORD offer tempting grocery prices and other real bargains.
A car load of Ford automobiles consigned to Bontrager and Biggs at the White Pole Garage was robbed last week. Valuable items including a tire were taken. police believe home talent responsible. Ford Company will pursue and press charges. The theft could membawa prison term up to ten years or a fine up to one hundred dollars plus county jail time. Total value stolen about fifty dollars. Mrs. Wilbur Wheatly ill. Dr. C. V. Beaver and Dr. H. E. Campbell consulted. Congregational parsonage being cleaned and papered for incoming pastor with a warm welcome planned.
Dr C V Beaver reports eight Silvius children sick with measles and a seriously ill infant. Parents exhausted as a nurse is requested from Omaha. The Citizens Saving Bank Agency pays Nickie Ehrmann 50 for a lightning killed cow with a policy. J D Young settled the next morning.
Local lumberman argues money is not only measure of value comparing 20 years apart. He cites cows and lumber, salaries, shingles and boards to show lumber remains affordable amid rising prices. Emphasizes cooperative purchasing, contracts, and ready house plans to help customers save as lumber is cheap now.
Advertisement touts The Record as the best means to reach Anita and nearby residents, promising maximum exposure and substantial returns on advertising spend.
At a recent meeting the Anita Board of Education awarded the contract for furnishing the plans and specifications for the new school building to Lloyd D. Willis of Omaha. Selection of a Superintendent of construction was deferred to a later meeting. The board proceeds cautiously, aiming for a solid start.
The Des Moines conference of the United Evan s Church convenes in La Porte City on March 27 at 8:30 AM under Bishop A F Swengle of Harrisburg. Changes in appointments are expected. Rev J H Boozer will attend, leaving Anita for La Porte City on March 25.
John C. Stone and wife welcome a daughter on March 15 1915 at The Barnard Omaha weighing eight and a half pounds. The family, including grandparents and extended relatives, celebrate the newcomer as they announce the joyful addition to their home.
In Pipestone Minnesota on March 15 1913 C L Miles informs friend Sher m that Mrs Miles is crippled by paralysis and they must move to the Soldiers Home as he is nearly blind and unable to help with housework. The note asks to forward the RECORD to Minneapolis and closes with friends’ regrets and hopeful recovery.
Henry and Myrtle Carney announce the death of their three year old son Gordon at 4 35 am after measles led to pneumonia. Funeral at 10 00 am March 10 in Slayton Minnesota followed by burial. The family shares a brief religious note and sorrowful farewell.
It was only a few weeks since Mr and Mrs Carney moved to Minnesota to their new home and in their sorrow their Old Home folks extend heartfelt sympathy. In a strange land among strangers they hope they feel presence and influence of true friends during bereavement.
Morris Forrester and Wim Scholl’s children suffer measles while Archie Cochran’s son Raymond and Elma Wilson miss school due to sickness. A new baby girl arrives at the Dixon home. Lena Rogge resumes eighth grade teaching in Anita. Pneumonia endangers Ira Ruggles’ baby with nurse care from Audubon. G W Mallory ill with appendicitis in Dallas Center.
Measles illnesses touch North Grant children while local families settle homes plan farm duties and visits abound. An evening wedding rumor rings in Highland as residents welcome guests and helpers at gatherings. Neighbors assist with hay hauling wood prep and home improvements as cars travel through Des Moines and Massena with familiar names appearing in this week’s community roundup.
Fred Kuehen is quite sick and Mrs Chas Spry is reported ill. L D Spiker lost a fine cow Monday. Harry Chase moved to Anita Tuesday. Karl Reason building a new house. Lawrence Reed ill with measles. H P Petersons children also sick. Weimer Pearson ill with measles this week. James Reed ill with measles. J D Pearson dehorned cattle for Henry Robson Wednesday. Mrs Ellis of Atlantic visited Clarence Hedges. Josh Hubbs loaded goods and left for Canada Saturday. Literary Club met with Mrs D J Spiker. Ernest Miller and family visited the Burke family Tuesday. Kate Burke visiting Miller family, returned to near Atlantic. Littlie Marie Moreland, six, died Saturday of pneumonia. parents receive sympathy.
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