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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
6
A fragmented Des Moines column recounts a Sunday assembly at a M. E. church and a false fire alarm at Prof H W Chehock's residence. Fire crews sped through muddy streets, proving quick response despite poor conditions. The piece notes community resilience and gratitude for the avoidance of damage.
A fragmentary notice traces a young man from Mr and Mrs Scholl moving to North Dakota some time ago, purchasing land and handling various interests including land in a neighboring section, with Hels located near the town of Conkling.
The Tribune highlights Anita area merchants offering a wide range of Christmas goods including Pegan Co Hy W Bovee James B Lewis L H VanSlyke H A Cate G W Fordyce O O Gontey Joe Stalcup C R Palmer Co Savage Bros Hanser Lage Co L R Gallier Co 8 J Gillette Sons. A Turnbine editor plans a souvenir pamphlet detailing local history and public figures who faced exposure. A Quartette concert at Opera House drew a large home talent audience with Apna Wingand Marie Wingand Ruby Bangham and Mrs Bess Carson in solos and quartets.
Amleta Orezon reports on a rain drenched morning in December 1908. Earl and I search for a ranch for his father while planning a song about big trees. August Charlie Simons, born 1898 near Anita, died at age 10 from a fall, skull fracture, and brain bleeding. His family mourns as the community offers support. Funeral held at United Evangelical church, Anita, with Rev. Chas Lang officiating. interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
Our most grateful thanks are here extended to neighbors and friends for the many kindnesses shown us during our recent great bereavement. Mus. AugustA Simon and family.
Robert G Earl son of Augustus Jolimat Earl of Anita and Milo Missouri writes of a trip from Missouri to Portland Oregon where he now works for Watson Oil Company of California He reports he will take a Missouri Pacific Railway position on January 1 The letter is lengthy and of interest to Tremone readers but space limits delay its publication until next week Bob is an interesting fellow whether in writing or discussion.
W C McCurdy a longtime Massena citizen and businessman has been appointed postmaster to succeed G A Alli who resigned to move to Colorado and oversee a newspaper property. the appointment promises first class service to patrons.
A cluttered column reports letters and opinions on newspapers contests, mentions civic and church events, and lists residents visiting or traveling. It notes Maud Lantz in Cumberland, J T Aldrich in Guthrie Center, and various trips to Atlantic, Water town, Fremont, and Faulkton. The piece also previews Des Moines college commencements and celebrates the 1908 class motto Keep in step.
For sale or trade an Edison home phonograph with seventy two records. Addressed to Roy Fevr.
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