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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
1
A Guthrie Center man argues that women should be allowed to vote, stating that foreigners who enter the country for a short time can vote and that Iowa women deserve equal privileges and consideration. He asserts mothers sisters and daughters deserve the right as much as any outsider.
Miss Katherine McLennon once a noted local soprano married Raymond Brothers former C S ticket agent. The couple wed Saturday evening in Indianola and will reside in Denver where Brothers works for the Burlington Route.
Elva Sividge daughter of William Sividge and Niels Jensen son of J P Jensen were married by Reverend D W Blake ly at the parsonage near Berea at 2 p m. The couple from Eureka township are from prominent families and were attended by Eva Sividge and Russell Cryer.
Mrs. R. E. French and two children from Las Cruces, New Mexico, spent a week in the city as guests of J. L. Stalcup and family. Mrs. French was formerly Miss Freda Mytinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Mytinger of Anita. The Mytingers left Anita eight years ago and went to Las Cruces where their daughter married a prominent young man. Mr. Mytinger and wife now reside in San Diego, California.
The Governor Major a year and a half old Belgian colt owned by Charles W. McDermott of Wiota will travel to Chicago for display at the International stock show in December. Judges call him one of the finest Iowa state fair entries and expect him to win first prize in Chicago.
W E Johnson reports from South Dakota that he met many Cass county alumni in Miller including John Bushfield. Bushfield, once at Atlantic Daily and Weekly Telegraph during Lafe Young era, married a Cass county girl, and now edits and owns the Handu ity Press while also working in real estate.
Miss Minnie Plate and Mr. Joseph Klemish unite in marriage at the Plate home east of Anita with Rev. P A Ricke officiating. The ceremony featured Clara Klemish on violin, pink and white roses, and a reception for family and neighbors, with the couple to reside on the Klemish farm north of town.
Deputy game warden Fred Hansen assisted by S V Jenkins and J M Cramilett worked Jenkins Pond in West Anita last Saturday afternoon. They netted 132 catfish, fifteen to twenty perch, many turtles, and a large variety of crawfish.
The old popular song resurfaced in modern music scenes, recalled by a writer who heard it as a boy at Forepaugh's circus. He describes the circus incident when animals howled and the tent collapsed, creating a chaotic moment noted as the Devil's own time.
The American weekly of Griswold will raise its annual subscription to 1.50 after October 1. The move aligns with many publishers who tire of selling a product for less than cost.
James McVay and wife arrived back Thursday after a visit with relatives in Kansas. He avoided an intended Colorado trip, deterred by hay fever, and will stay in their area to recover and cope with symptoms.
R. M. Hockersmith and family of Adair county visited relatives in Anita for several days last week and left Friday for Salem Wyoming to stay with Mrs Hockersmiths parents Mr and Mrs C S Clayter who formerly lived nearby.
A Clinton Carey farm sample, left at the office, shows a dozen ears from a ninety acre field measure eleven to fourteen inches. Each ear is perfectly developed, well filled, and of solid quality, indicating no general corn failure in the vicinity.
Mr Waters and his wife, after a year in Canada, have returned to Iowa and will stay in Atlantic until March 1 before resuming residence in Canada. He notes unusually good crops in the Dominion this year.
J. W. Ruggles and wife entertained a group of friends at their Anita area home last Friday. The evening featured a social visit with reminiscences of old army days led by "Old John." Guests included Ben Wagner, Ham Campbell, Thos Stephenson, J. W. Long, Mrs. Rev. C. C. Smith, and Mrs. Metcalf.
A Dairy and Food Inspector inspected Anita last week and issued strict orders for a thorough cleanup. He warned that without prompt action, undesirable consequences may follow.
Dr. H. E. Campbell leaves Tuesday for a two weeks vacation at the home of his sister Mrs. Lillian McKinney in Artesia New Mexico. Friends extend wishes for a safe pleasant visit and a happy journey.
W E Kelloway and wife and D Aldrich and wife left the city Sunday morning in the Kelloway car for Toledo Iowa to meet Wayne Bullock and wife on their return trip from Chicago and visit relatives and friends. Good roads and pleasant weather should make the trip pleasant and delightful.
Last week H. Soper sold the 160 acre Beecher homestead southwest of town to A. J. Joy at 125 dollars per acre. Soper receives a 50 acre farm east of town at 160 dollars per acre and a residence in Anita valued at 2600 dollars in the exchange.
Dr J W Macklin purchased a 60 acre farm east of Anita from I Wainright of Giltner Nebraska. The property had no buildings and sold for 6200 dollars. Fred Dittman closed the deal.
The annual conference at Mt. Ayr has re assigned Rev. Chas. C. Smith to Anita for another year as pastor of the First M. E. Church. The move is welcomed by church members and the community who regard him as an able pastor and good neighbor.
The article urges Anita boosters to preserve enthusiasm through winter despite forecasts of a hard season. It warns cold weather could dampen booster spirit but insists precautions can keep morale high until spring harvest.
Co G Nordman of Wiota visited the office with cotton grown on his land near Wiota. He raised a small amount as an experiment and reports success, claiming Iowa soil is strong. He plans to exhibit some at the Cass county fair to demonstrate what Cass county dirt can produce.
A large hay and stock barn owned by Wilson Bros across from the Rock Island tracks south of the S O F building burned completely on Monday afternoon. The origin is unknown. firefighters could not save the structure or its contents. About 15 tons of hay and several farm implements were lost. 1000 bushels of oats were damaged. Insurance of 1100 dollars was paid to Wilson Bros by Citizens Savings Bank Agency the same day. The owners plan not to rebuild.
The last will and testament of Geo Talty filed in district court omits John H. Talty Joseph Talty Michael E. Talty and Mary Kate Hickey due to prior assistance. Margaret Talty is named to receive all household effects and a one third share with life rents on the remaining two thirds. Upon her death the estate is to be divided among Wm J Talty Loretta M Talty Leo F Talty Maurice H Talty and James L Talty with Margaret named executrix without bonds.
Nearly ten years ago Joe Stalcup opened a harness shop on West Main Street Anita from Massena with up to date stock and fair prices. He later took over a nineteen year old business, continuing first class craftsmanship in buggy harness and repairs, growing a loyal patronage and a prospering enterprise. He invites locals to view fall and winter stock including saddles robes trunks traveling bags and valises.
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