Memorial for Chas W Major of Anita Featured
The report recounts the funeral of Chas W Major, longtime Anita resident and business figure, who died in Enid Oklahoma on October 30 1913 aged 40. Details cover his birth in New Hampshire September 22 1873 his orphaned youth his marriage to Gertrude Anderson five children and membership in Knights of Pythias Masons and Congregational church. services were held at the Congregational church with a Knights of Pythias and Eastern Star burial tribute at Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Major
Enid
Oklahoma
Anita
W. O. Anderson
Hazel Anderson
Congregational Church
H. J. Wilkins
Chas. C. Smith
M. E
Evergreen Cemetery
W.H. Dinsmore
Ed. M. Blakesley
M. C. Hansen
H. C. Faulkner
Frank Carter, Jr
Charles W. Major
New Hampshire
Gertrude Anderson
E. E. Major
California
Roland
Winnifred
Louise
Isabel
Eva
Knights of Pythias
Iowa
K. P
Grand Lodge
Wyoming Claimresides Man Sends RECORD Subscription Home
L. G. Hesser living on a Wyoming claim sends cash for a year’s RECORD subscription to be mailed to his daughter Mrs. Martha A. Robinson in Moulton Iowa. Grant township board of trustees held their annual meeting and settled the year’s business with Ira E. Bowen clerk. J. H. Trimmer visited Ames to see his daughter Hazel at the State College. Hazel and Mildred Fish are adapting well at school though occasionally homesick. Frank N. Johnson of Harlan toured the city to meet patrons and old friends, praising his wife and children’s good looks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Hesser
Wyoming
Record
Martha A. Robinson
Moulton
Iowa
Grant Township Board of Trustees
O. C. Gipple
Frank Barber
G. W. McWilliams
Ira E. Bowen
Earl S. Holton
J. H. Trimmer
Ames
Hazel
State College
Mildred Fish
Frank N. Johnson
Harlan
Frank
Mount Sinai search urged as divorce ease highlights Des Moines
The piece notes how easily divorces can be granted in Des Moines with little basis and hints at a proposed search for the original gospel on Mount Sinai to satisfy current demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mount Sinai
Women’s Wear Might Ease Tensions Over Capitol Grounds
The piece suggests wearing overalls and corduroy pants for women to relieve strain and improve the current situation. It notes abundant questionable ideas supporting the Capitol grounds extension purchase and warns the issue could worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Grounds
Sleepless City Echoes And Moral Mixed Signals
A Des Moines preacher eyes a diaphanous gown and claims it satisfied him while others seek to move back to town. The piece notes writers mixing scriptures with Jaynes' almanac and the public’s varied moral judgments.
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Des Moines
Jaynes
The Happy Hooligans Feasts at Worthing Home
The Happy Hooligans known as the Hungry Hounds were entertained and banquetted yesterday at Mrs. F. C. Worthing's home. Meek male members of many families joined the circle for a feeding time, with out of town guests Mrs. Lumsden Red Oak Mrs. Harris Lewis sisters to Mrs. Clarence Hedges and Mrs. Della Gaylord Atlantic in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Worthing
Lumsden
Red Oak
Harris
Lewis
Clarence Hedges
Della Gaylord
Atlantic
Returns from Nebraska Visit Highlight Local News
W C Trego and wife return from Fremont Nebraska with a daughter from Kansas en route to Canada where her family will settle. Lester L. Tilden, a former Atlantic citizen, is missing from Sioux City with suspicions of suicide, while W J Eichelberg is found dead near the Missouri river. Sylvester Kirkham Jr visits Eagle Grove and remains employed as railroad engineer. P R Nichols and wife recall a 30 year friendship during a Wyoming Nebraska trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Trego
Fremont
Nebraska
Kansas
Anita
Canada
Lester L. Tilden
Atlantic
Sioux City
W. J. Eichelberg
Tilden
Missouri River
Sylvester Kirkham, Jr
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Death of John Frisch in Walnut Nebraska
Announcement reports John Frisch died at his Walnut home on October 20 after a brief illness. He was brother of the late Mrs. John Stager and had attended Anita’s funeral recently, where he appeared in good health prior to his sudden death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frisch
Walnut
Nebraska
John Stager
Anita
Old Skin Worthing Urged To Write From Mexico
The Record invites Wilbur F. Worthing known as Old Skin to contact Old Jones in Anita Iowa. A letter to the editor may be printed outlining experiences and observations from distant lands including climate crops and people. Readers crave news of those long wandering from the fold among strangers and natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur F. Worthing
Mexico
Record
Record subscription gift from Emery H Hatfield noted
W. Van Slyke and wife and J. H. Courtney and wife from Center Junction Iowa, guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Willison, were hosted at the Willison home. The day celebrated a gathering of ages totaling 437 years with Mr. Willison at 80, Mr. Courtney 76, Pap Van Slyke 74, Mother Van Slyke 71, Mother Willison 69, and Mrs. Courtney 67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. van Slyke
J. H. Courtney
Center Junction
Iowa
van Slyke
Willison
Mr. Willison
Mr. Courtney
Pap van Slyke
Mother van Slyke
Mother Willison
Mrs. Courtney
Miss Wissler Leaves A. A. Gillette Store For Fort Collins Wedding
Miss Alice Wissler resigns after three years as head saleslady in the suit department of the A. A. Gillette store and will marry Harold Seymons in Ft. Collins on December 8. The couple will reside in Laramie, Wyoming, where Seymons works with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Wissler
A. A. Gillette
Ft. Collins
Colorado
Harold Seymons
Laramie
Wyoming
J. L. Ankney
Seymons
Miss ‘Vissler
Atlantic
News-Telegraph
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Wm. Bear
J. B. Redburn
Stuart
City
H. R. Redburn
Carrie J. Ferguson
John
Lincoln, Neb
C. A. Ferguson
T. T. Saunders
East Anita
J. W. Hutton
Bert Wissler
Chris Schwenneker
Maudie Scholl
White Cloud
E. M. Blakesley
J. M
E. E. Grace
C. P. Jewett
Anita, Iowa
Neces
Sary
W. W. Niswender
General
Anita, Lowa
Towa
MO. E. Brookner
the Metheny
Geo. H. Stoffs
P. R. Nichols
Nat
Rexall Goods
L. P. Hadley
Rexall Store
Emery H. Hatfield
Chase Bros’. Nurseries
Rochester
New York
Chase Bros’. Co
James B. Herriman
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