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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
7
Mrs. G. W. Marsh and her brother A. Godanour returned from Streeter Illinois where they handled their father's estate. A 120 acre farm forming part of the estate sold for 225 dollars per acre.
Des Moines reports include J D McDermott and W S Mountain visiting. Mrs Cora Stoodt and Mrs E W Holmes noted as callers. Estates and sales teased. records of Bert Beebe moving to Omaha and a walnut piano sale announced. Court actions feature Jonas Dougherty suing Anita City Council over assessments. Dr M F Stults and T L Malone discussed for postmaster job. Miss Nora Wood dies in Rochester.
Daily notices from Greenfield Anita and surrounding areas list visits, guests, and travels of numerous residents. Inez Neimeyer Alma McDermott and J B McDermott are among families hosting and visiting relatives while Iowa State Fair attendance continues. A Des Moines storm at the fair grounds caused injuries and damage to booths tents and services.
L R Galiher departed Saturday for a combined business and pleasure journey to Oregon. He will visit his brother James Galiher and his father in law James Jordan, both former county residents now living in California and Oregon. Friends wish him a safe and profitable trip.
M Wallace left a sample of fine melon at RECORD office last week. Mrs P A Johansen travels to Eagle Grove Iowa to visit her parents. A large percent of country corn is being cut for silo or shocks. A B Kelley and family of Wal ton Iowa visit relatives John C Hayes and Logan Kelley. Miss Birdean Robison returns to Manilla after vacation at home. Capt C W Huff attends State Fair and plans to join regimental reunion in Louisa county. Rev and Mrs L Thomas host H Stone family and Mrs Bessie M Lowe and son at six oclock dinner.
Chas Mountain visits in the city at his brother W S Mountain's home. Mrs J A Irving her mother Mrs F A Philip and Miss Frances Copley travel to Des Moines for a few days at the Fair. O Gipple Des Moines Silo agent offers guidance on building silos and feed savings for stock.
Leland Taylor son of Roy Taylor who had been ill since April was moved to his home last Saturday. The child endured two operations but is now believed to be on the road to recovery.
August Pieper and wife returned Saturday from Des Moines visiting their children in Jamaica Stuart and Menlo and the Gustin family near Guthrie Center. A B Stone and wife with F D Joy came back from New York state after visiting relatives. John Smith and wife of Neponset Illinois stay with Chas Scholl and family with Mrs Smith a former Anita resident. M Blakesley and wife Gail return to Coon Rapids Charley via Des Moines while Mrs Blakesley and son travel by Council Bluffs.
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