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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
1
A fragment describes a telephone directory printed for patrons and distributed, noting concerns about the printing quality and fairness. It mentions the printer’s imprint and potential charges, suggesting further discussion about accuracy and home service details.
A May 26 wedding united McNeeley and Cochran families in a ceremony led by Rev. A F Conrey. The couple plans to reside with Mrs Cora Cochran McNeeley and Mr Cochran, a Dairy Company employee, were joined by friends at the lodge before their new home.
Dr C V Beaver and wife start a three month Western tour by flyer. They will visit New Windsor Colorado to see daughter Mrs Art Bangham, then travel west to visit relatives and friends, seeking the best time of their lives and hoping for no disappointment.
G W Preston was summoned to Omaha last Saturday due to the sudden illness of Ralph Forshay who showed signs of possible appendicitis. A phone update from Omaha reports Ralph much improved. Forshay's parents Mr and Mrs B D Forshay are visiting in New Jersey.
During Saturday’s storm a bolt struck the telephone wire into Robt. Wilson’s dwelling southeast of town. The building sustained minor damage and the family was startled. the family dog suffered an electric shock and performed startled, jerky movements before recovering.
Berea’s Yearling Colts defeated the Jackson Stars 11 to 5 in a five inning ball game officiated by H. Millhollin. The field resembled a mud hole as players endured three showers. Extra action featured a scuffle with Star players quelled by Old Bill Steele and Big Hen Parden.
Mrs. Eunice Gant died May 25 at her Garfield Washington home after a long illness from cancer. Funeral held May 26 in Garfield cemetery. Born Kalamazoo Michigan December 4 1833 aged 75 years 5 months 21 days. widow of Jacob Gant who died 1873. Survived by seven children including Mrs A H Talbott and James O Gant. Domestic ties extend to Anita Iowa and Garfield Washington communities.
Questions arise about control of the Anita Kura Telephone Company with a potential single handed despotism. Memorial day music was provided by A Hubbel F W Herbert and Albert Worthing and the band supported the event.
Tele gram Sunday afternoon announced the death of Mrs. Jean King at home in Wilkensburg Pennsylvania after an operation a week earlier. She was 29 a mother of a daughter and wife of a grieving husband. Her death marks a new blow to the Campbell family already hit by multiple losses in the past eighteen months.
Rev. Chas. Lang and wife from Ab bott Iowa visited Anita last Friday for the Anita High School graduation. Their son Charles and daughter Luella were in the class. Lang reports satisfaction with his new home and charge with two appointments and promising prospects for the year.
A.C. Trimmer and E. M. Crane concluded an extended trip through South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming returning to Anita Tuesday evening. They observed real estate prices rising nationwide and declare Iowa dirt the best property, regardless of price.
O C Van Slyke suffered a severe lockjaw attack from a minor hand injury while using a file. For a time the condition looked alarming, but latest reports say he is recovering and will be all right soon. His brother in law H W Bovee visited Des Moines and stayed a few days.
P. R. Nichols longtime TRIBUNE reader, nearly twenty six years, updated his credit to the year 1911. Uncle Dennis Weatherby, a Timvue caller, paid another year in advance for the home paper, moving about with a cane due to rheumatism.
In a brisk 13 inning showdown at the local diamond last Tuesday, Atlantic High School defeated Anita High by a fine game. Kohl pitched for Anita allowing four hits while Williams yielded ten to Atlantic. The game featured a mainly high school roster with Atlantic’s third baseman Marshall nicknamed Skin. This marked Anita’s first loss after six games played.
Roy Scott visited Anita area last week staying with his mother Mrs. M M Bontrager and brother Tra Bontrager. Former Lexington Nebraska hotel operator now arranging to start a jewelry business in Omaha with a former employer as partner. Friends in Anita and vicinity hope for a successful venture as the young man pursues a promising career.
Citizens are urged to send in names this week as Anita organizes a new town library. A promotional offer at Wainwright and Lowell's drug store provides two years of reading for one dollar, featuring 500 volumes of high-class books.
Modern Woodmen of America Grove Camp 157 will conduct memorial services on Sunday June 6. Members are asked to meet at the Camp room promptly at 2 o'clock and bring flowers. J.5 Houen Ep and M BlakEstey Venerable Consul Clerk.
Miss Jessie Talbott a Garfield Washington teacher of two years plans to return home soon. K E Easton leaves Reynolds Hotel management with his wife returning to Omaha. George Larsen will run the business henceforth.
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