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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
7
A nostalgic scene recalls early days as Chas Robison and wife and B W Robison ride into town last week. They recently returned from British Columbia where they visited their brother Ray Robison.
W. T. Cooley of Stuart attended the funeral of Mother Martin in the city this week. He formerly lived nearby. Mrs. McDermid of Atlantic returned home after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Snowden near Berea.
Mrs. Spangler and her daughter Mrs. Sayles departed last week to spend the winter in San Francisco. Their route includes a layover in Denver and other stops along the way.
D H McDermott buys a cane mill from L R Galiher Co in a latest pattern and will soon produce first class country products.
James McCarty of Bingham Nebraska son of the late Isaac McCarty spent the past week visiting old neighbors and friends in Be rea and vicinity.
Mrs A H Guerney and her daughter Mrs Will Kearns both of Webster City Iowa are spending the week in the city at the home of Mrs W E Fish sister and niece of the Fish family they will be in town for several days.
A handful of roosters crowed loudly around eleven pm last week startling residents. The unexpected dawn chorus echoed through the area as animals disturbed the neighborhood. No injuries or authorities reported.
Pap Weatherby has been measured for a new suit as the old gent makes a dress parade appearance and friends may not recognize him.
Mr and Mrs Ed Walsworth of Fontanelle spent the Sabbath at the Congregational church and visited Rev Wilkins, their former pastor from a few years ago during the day.
Bert W. Wiggins formerly with Farmers' Supply Co. in this city now operates in Stuart in the undertaking business and also handles a full line of pianos.
Advertisement seeks agents to sell Dr Ball's clean sealed sanitary household and veterinary remedies listing 135 products. Apply to Frank MaAtNs in Menlo, Iowa.
A parade of short notices shows residents and visitors in Atlantic, Anita, and nearby towns. Names include Fred Weatherby, A L Felt, Mrs Jno Eneix, Harry Graham, A H Elliott, Miss Martha Klemish, D C Reed, G W Ringle, D L Spiker, Frank M Douglass, G W Fordyce, Mrs W K Carey, M M Burkhart, Ira E Bowen, Miss Frances Donohoe, F H Stacey, Roy, Viola, J A Wagner. plus events, visits, a lost parasol, porch-building, school moves, an ice plant idea, parcel orders, health notes, and local business ads.
Mrs. C. R. Hyde has returned from Wisconsin where she spent the summer.
Mrs J M Briggs and Miss H A Boyle spent Thursday at the home of Mrs H O Stone.
Eli Lower of Dwight Illinois, an uncle of Mrs. M. M. Burkhart, spent last week in the city.
James B. Lewis and family traveled to Creston this week to join the homecoming celebration and town festival activities.
Miss Elizabeth Cannon and Gertrude Carson of Wiota spent Saturday with Ethel Stone. Mrs. A. H. F. Ziegler went to Des Moines for a few days with her mother and sister. Bill Malone of Adair visited Friday with real estate plans. Mrs. M. W. Halsey returned from Greenfield after a week with Harvey and family. James C. Carey visited Anita with his parents before returning to Maine. Marie Anderson, living with Mother Carey, visited north of the city. Co. W. Mountain and wife of Cumberland stayed with their son William and family. Benj. Wilson and wife traveled to Council Bluffs with daughter Ruby entering D. & D. institute.
P B Pilmer of Des Moines spends a few days in Anita and vicinity to handle business interests and visit friends.
Sherman Breniman of Lamark Illinois was a guest last week at the home of his friend M M Burkhart. He traveled by motorcycle to make the visit.
C. C. Pletcher and his wife with children Robert and Louise are spending the week in the city with Mrs. Pletcher’s parents and her brothers W. W. Wilson Chas L. Wilson and Robt. Wilson in Springfield Ohio.
The Atlantic district of Methodist Churches continues Rev McDade as Superintendent for the coming year. The author notes the summer of 1013 as exceptionally long hot and dry, with ribbons and sweepstakes prizes awarded for the heat and drought extremes.
The father of C. G. Trent Jr formerly of Anita has bought a hardware stock at Dexter and is now in possession. Miss Ethel Stone leaves for Des Moines to re enter Des Moines College to study Primary work. Nelse Johnson visited Extra to view a business property and later traded his harness stock in the city. The New Racket features Turkish Towels and a range of sweaters for men women and children. Sauer Kraut Day is set for Wednesday September 23 at Walnut with all drinks free.
Finder please leave at Record office and receive reward. CHAS. SCHOLL.
John Eneix to build a 50 by 56 foot barn on a Smith farm near Be rea replacing a structure recently destroyed by lightning. Senator Lafe Young and his daughter tour Europe and send editor of RECORD London Times and Telegraph issues. M Blakesley and M C Hansen couple return from Colorado trip covering over two thousand miles with only one tire puncture. Mrs F H Sears hosts Kensington for thirty five ladies with a three course luncheon. Rev P A Rickel joins Cass county Fair police force and reports for duty. Mrs H W Morris and children of Quanah Texas visit Washington Oregon to see W E Fish and Grandma Reynolds.
Reports say the annual Methodist Episcopal Conference at Mt Ayre last week was lively and far from tame, with spirited discussions and notable attendees shaping the event.
The auto once thought out of service has been put back on its wheels by Billy Schwenneker. It now runs reasonably well and makes a good deal of noise, indicating it is operable again.
D. E. Soar of Audubon was in the city early this week and helped invoice the Nelse Johnson harness stock. The writer notes he has known "Uncle Davy" for thirty years and finds him still lively and young in spirit.
An auto owned by Wilson Bros. traveled over 12 000 miles before, for the first time, being taken to the auto hospital last week for repairs. L A Gipple of Bridgewater, a former resident, is selling Black Diamond Stock Powder and users praise its success.
For SALE two choice and most desirable building lots in Anita's best section. A property that will command a good price and is well worth the money. Call on SHERM F. MYERS.
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