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A compact quoted sermon note recalls a moment from John 9 25 where a man declares his change from blindness to sight. The brief emphasizes personal witness and the certainty of Christ’s healing power over doubt.
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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
6
A compact quoted sermon note recalls a moment from John 9 25 where a man declares his change from blindness to sight. The brief emphasizes personal witness and the certainty of Christ’s healing power over doubt.
A preacher argues for balance between conservative and liberal forces in politics religion and society. He compares Biblical and historical resistance to new ideas, notes the need for truth and vision, and urges trust in God while pursuing understanding and moral duty. He reflects on the blind man healed by Jesus and the contrast with Pharisaic conservatism.
Mary J Campbell daughter of Jefferson Campbell born Elmira New York May 18 1843 died October 12 1914 in Des Moines at the Methodist Hospital age 71 years 4 months 24 days. She taught in Wisconsin and Anita Iowa before marrying John B Allen in 1876 and later R W Calkins in 1888 with three children Robert A Charles C and Ethel M A. Survivors include brothers Chas M Campbell Eugene H Campbell Wallace W Campbell and sister Mrs Emma Gill. Funeral October 15 1914 at the Anita Congregational church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Our grateful thanks are expressed to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness shown during her illness and in the passing away of our beloved mother. The support expresses the regard and love of true steadfast friends we shall cherish.
Miss Bernice Stone has recovered from illness. Curtis Moore shared Sunday dinner with Montford Lyman. Henry Lees of Anita is drilling a well for J M Garside. R Schwenke and sons dined with James Edgar family. Leah and Gracie Watson visited Lillian Garside. E B Luman and wife visited F L Sisler. Mrs R Schwenke spent time with her son near Adair. J H Harris and Martin Braemer visited at the Garside home. Ladies Aid met at A B Stone. Farmers husking corn as fall work begins. Mrs Wilson visiting her daughter Mrs Frank Schwenke left for Henderson after visiting Greenfield. A nine year old son of L L Dorsey underwent a bone removal operation by Dr R A Becker.
Public sale at the C D McPermott farm one mile northeast of Anita on Saturday October 24 1914 at 1 PM. Head of cattle twenty two year old cows calved this year and in calf to Short Horn bull plus spring calves and a pure bred Clydesdale stallion British Lad. Includes horses mules harness buggy teams and driving gear. Terms ten months with 6 percent interest or 8 percent from sale date plus 2 percent cash discount. Auctioneers Barber Clark Newton. Ida Dilts visit notes.
US E Church notes announce next Sunday evening’s Christian Endeavor topic The Christian and the Ballet led by R S Henderson. C BE Society holds monthly church meeting next Friday at 7 00 pm to finish early for ongoing special meetings. prominent temperance lecturer Dr Jas Wartendyke of Los Angeles praised for clear arguments despite rain and competing events. Kina pastor urges attendance for communal and personal value within imperfect churches.
K C Huff ill with tonsillitis and Mrs W S Foster seriously ill with typhoid. Alma McDermott spent Friday in Anita. Miss Joie Taylor visiting family in Wiota. Sherr Beebe buys dray, ready for business. Mrs C A Malone from Ashland Oregon visiting T L Malone family. P F Branson hardware display features guns and flashlights. J S Malone from Mitchell SD visiting. Miss Buelah Cambridge teaches near Wiota with four pupils. Reverends McAllister Casey and Bazer conduct meetings. weather delayed services. Harriet Wood sale well attended. roads hindered some.
The Congregational Church reports ongoing special meetings led by Rev. William Hardcastle who arrived Tuesday night. Rev. R. W. Swick gave a Monday address. Sunday School and Endeavor meet next Sunday. Hardcastle to preach both services. Ladies' Aid held an all day session and plans an annual bazaar December 5 at Odd Fellows Hall.
The Home Missionary Society met at Mr and Mrs F B Perry's home for an all day session with useful articles made and the wedding anniversary celebrated. The Foreign Missionary Society held a doll carnival in the church basement with a short program at three.
Shipments of livestock from Anita show several carloads sent to Omaha and Chicago. R. E. Howlett delivered one car of cattle to Omaha, W. E. Clark moved one car of cattle and hogs to Omaha, W. E. Kelloway sent one car of cattle to Omaha, A. R. Brown shipped four cars of cattle to Chicago, Roy Taylor delivered one car of hogs, J. J. Cavey & Son received one car of hogs at Valley Junction, and R. Pratt sent one car of hogs. Dr. R. A. Becker reports a baby boy born to Earl Deen and wife Monday.
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