Obituary: George M A Buerkin a Peoria native dies at 48
George Martin Andrew Buerkin born December 10 1873 in Quincy Illinois died September 7 1922 in St Francis Hospital Peoria Illinois from a fall at work He married Laura M Row August 29 1907 and lived in Peoria Anderson MO and Quincy He worked for Wakefield Company and later W Jobst Sons Contractors He joined Calvary Presbyterian in 1908 and served in Williams Bible Class He is survived by his wife a half brother Henry W Schmidt five nephews and five nieces Services were held in Peoria Anita and Evergreen Cemetery interment followed He was a good man and devoted husband and friend.
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George Martin Andrew Buerkin
Godfrey and
Catherine
Rengstorff) Buerkin
Quincy
Illinois
St. Francis Hospital
Peoria
Quincy Show Case Works
Laura M. Row
John Row
Buerkin
Wakefield Manufacturing Co
Anderson
Missouri
Wakefield Company
W. Jobst & Sons Contracting Company
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Williams Bible
Henry W Schmidt
Nerces
Winzier Funeral Home
Anita
M. E. Clearch
Evergreen Cemetery
George Buerkin
J. H. Striebick
Peoria Illinois
Social notes touch on clubs and local events
The Ladies Union Club met at Mrs Walter C Turner's home. Reports cite rural teacher shortages turning into a surplus and insufficient schools. Other items note a appendectomy performed by Drs Campbell and Maynard, a fine for illegal liquor transport, and strict auto light enforcement by Mayor Campbell amid local concerns and accidents.
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Ladies’ Union Club
Walter C. Turner
Reception for teachers and local notices
The PTA invites all parents and friends to a 7 30 pm reception in the High School assembly room honoring public school teachers with a program and refreshments afterward in the Domestic Science room. Robt A Berry of Atlantic, Democratic nominee for County Clerk, was in Anita today supporting his bid. W C Trego returned from Kingsford Canada after weeks with his daughter. Miss Iona King donated home grown peaches to the Record office. Dr Robert C Cook and family from Denver were guests of Mrs Amelia King while traveling from the Dakotas through Minnesota for the state fair.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Robt. A. Berry
Atlantic
Cunty Clerk
Anita
Iona King
Cirer
Robert C. Cook
Denver
Colorado
Amelia King
Dakotas
Minnesota
Card of Thanks for Geo M. Buerkin
The family expresses gratitude to old friends and neighbors for help in paying last tribute to Geo M. Buerkin. Thanks are extended for floral offerings and support from Mrs. George Buerkin and relatives Mr. and Mrs. John Now and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Striebick.
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Geo. M. Buerkin
George Buerkin
John Now
J. H. Striebick
U. E. Church Notes and Local Appointments
U. E. Church notes list preaching times with Rev. H. W. Hendricks to lead the service. Local visits include J Morgan and Mrs D C Reed as Record callers. Townspeople from Atlantic, Avita, Corning, Anita, and Peoria Illinois are mentioned with travelers, moves, and a funeral accompany George M. Buerkin.
Taxpayers urged to pay before September 30 deadline
Notice from the County Treasurer Josse N Jones of Cass County explains a state ruling requires remittance of state tax and closes books on September 30. Taxpayers must pay early so receipts can be issued by month end.
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Jesse N. Jones
Notice to Contractors Cass County Iowa Seeks Reinforced Box Culverts
Cass county Iowa invites bids until 10:30 A M September 22 1922 at the County Auditor office Atlantic for 17 reinforced concrete box culverts plans at office. Bids require 5 percent certified check and 75 percent bond within ten days. Plans conform to Iowa State Highway Commission standards. County may waive technicalities and reject all bids. Include price per structure and follow item list with locations Benton Franklin Lincoln Pymosa Brighton Washington Cass Bear Grove Noble Edna Victoria. C E Kringel County Auditor Atlantic Iowa September 12 1922. Louis Anderson and wife return to Anita from Long Beach California.
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Board of Supervisors
Cass County
Iowa
Ofice of the
Atlantic
C. E. Kringel
Benton
Franklin
Lincoln
Pymosa
Brighton
Washington
Cass
Bear Grove
Noble
Edna
Victoria
Victoria C. E. Kringel
Louis Anderson
Long Beach
California
Anita
Busy West Coast contractor George Haver visits Anita neighbors
Mrs. George Haver of Pasadena California spends the week with old friends and neighbors in Anita and vicinity. George Haver, a contracting and building businessman, is described as one of the busiest men on the western coast and very happy with his many descendants nearby.
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George Haver
Pasadena
California
Anita
George
Walter S Sherman Celebrates 83rd Birthday at Garfield Home
Walter S Sherman longtime Anita resident marked his eighty third birthday with a fried chicken dinner at his Garfield Washington home. A large gathering of relatives and friends offered congratulations to the grand old man. Mrs Sherman is sister of the late Chas Felt and the couple recently observed their Golden Wedding anniversary.
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Walter S. Sherman
Anita
Garfield
Washington
Sherman
Chas. M. Felt
Mrs Sherman
Old Gate at the Farm Echoes in Visitor’s Compliment
An elderly guest praises a visiting daughter's singing at a home, saying the performance evokes her childhood on her father’s farm and the creak of the old gate wind echoes in the memory.
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Visting
Boston Transcript
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Harvey Richter
H. E. Campbell
C. L. Campbell
J. L. Maynard
Adair
Bert Mountain
Sunnyside Park
John D
W W. Templeman
Lincoln Township
Henry Ford
Logan
Howver
Orth Chastaine
Nendieitis
J. P. Aupece
H. E Campbell
C. L Campbell
J.L. Maynard
Campbell
W. C. Trego
Kingsford
Canada
U. E. Church Notes
H. W. Hendricks
J &. Morgan
D.C. Reed
C. Ross Wiley
Avita
C. A. Carey
Wm. Malone
George Schwenneker
Corning
M. C. Hansen
Regulator
St. Joe. Mo
W. O. Anderson
Theo. B. Nichols
Saunders
East Anita
Marie Tierney
Flint
Michigan
Michael Tierney
Colorado Springs
Agnes
Monica
Zita Tierney
Citizens’ State Bank
A. D
Federal Reserve Bank
Total Resources
Penses
United States
Liberty Bonds
Treasury
Des Moines
Chicago
State OF Iowa
George Scholl
R. H. Miller
R. H. Mincer
R.H. Miller
Abe Biggs
G. E. Stone
H. P. Ziegler
Als
Iowa State Highway Commission
Anita Drug Co
Kodak Films
F.M. Alexander
Atlantic, Iowa
Ohio
Pr. E. Voorhees
Ss. Holton
Andy Bell
Stager's Restaurant
Forsyth Plumbing Company
Mr. Just
E. L. Forsyth
Hedges Bros
L. E. Bean
Anita, Iowa
John F. Just
Forsyth & Just
Johan F. Just
E. L. Forsyth John F. Just
Campbell Block
Wagners Restaurant
M. E. Church
G. M. Adair
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