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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
1
The fragment describes a moral conflict within a church over confession and repentance. Tensions rise as a pastor condemns misconduct while others argue for leniency. The text references a dramatic scene and a fiery reaction among congregants about discipline and social status within the church.
Fragmentary notice describes a forthcoming gathering for a couple, inviting residents of the vicinity. It mentions a journey and family, with references to White’s and Mercedes, and praises prosperity and variety of activities. The text shows garbled OCR and incomplete names.
Byron Worshay and family left Petersont New Jersey last Monday for Washington D C where they will stay a few days then continue west toward Omaha to visit Ralph and wife before returning to Anita. Byron is reported to be greatly improved in health and the merry go round will be in Anita on the 5th.
A humorous yet pointed mock portrait describes the country editor as a multi limbed, busy figure who must gather news, write editorials, print and mail the paper, solicit ads, attend events, and perform endless chores. It humorously notes the editor’s burdens, debts, and need to convey a cheerful front while telling hard truths.
Harold S. Hoyt son of Mr and Mrs E S Hoyt former Anita citizens visits in city as traveling salesman for a wholesale carpet house. He left Anita seven years ago now well and happy in Keokuk with his father traveling Iowa territory. His mother and sister plan a month’s visit to New York state.
At Normal Institute the Cass County Institute in Atlantic this week enrolled Anita area teachers including Zola Vernon Lacey Galiher Hattie White Alpha Stauffer Faenye Stauffer Helea Marsh Glenn Campbell Clara Roberts Mayme Duff Daisy Duff Ethel Stone Raby Harris Leila Ferryman Wilma Holmes Grace Dittman Mabel White Verna Kelley Emma Duthie Nettie Joy Iona Turner Laura Millbollin for the annual session.
The Epworth League district convention at Stuart lasted three days last week. Officers for the ensuing year were elected and distributed throughout the district. Grace Blood of this college was chosen district Superintendent of the Junior League. The 1910 convention will be in Atlantic.
C. E. B. Robinson received a prize-winner hog last week weighing 1200 pounds and nine feet long, towering above an ordinary oil barrel. The note highlights how hogs in Iowa seem to grow as large as horses and reflects local admiration.
Notice describes an estray animal found on premises 2 miles northwest of Anita on June 16 1908 weighed about 800 pounds with ankle wire out. Request posted to notify Pree FP BME Anita Iowa.
Wwiota resident 25 year old son of Ji 17th 1909 died after several months of cancer. He married October 17 1907 to Bessie Wilburn and they had one daughter. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church with Grove Camp Modern Woodmen of America in charge. A life insurance policy of 2090 dollars in the Woodmen Lodge is payable to the widow.
J M White born in Mahaska county Iowa January 26 1852 died June 18 1909 at his home in Anita aged 57 years 4 months 23 days He married Emeline McDonough January 18 1877 and had ten children seven living Ernest White Guy Mayne Mary Pipher Mary Bruce and Ruby The White family moved from Warren to Cass county near Wiota in 1880 then to Anita last spring He had been in poor health for years Funeral Sunday at home on West Main Street conducted by Rev Park A Rickel Christian church attended by many
S Gaines, age twenty, is jailed on a rape charge filed by George Forrester, the girl's father. The girl, age fifteen, recently became a mother and is said to be in critical condition with slim chances of recovery.
Ed Weatherby swore out a war rant in Justice Stone's court against Warren McDermott who, while in pursuit of a car to Atlantic, fired three times at Weatherby’s dog near Weatherby’s residence four miles west of town. McDermott paid $25 for the dog and faces potential charges including carrying concealed weapons and discharging firearms on a public highway.
Miss Ethel Glass, two year Anita public schools teacher, re-elected unanimously for next year, will join Audubon schools for a higher salary and lighter workload. Her transition is announced with praise for her capable teaching and best wishes from friends and colleagues.
Frank Cate and Dug Bartlett recall the 1889 total eclipse near Anita Nebraska. Ed Cate sold general merchandise from Lattig corner before dark skies. Johny Green led a Musquakee camp by Turkey Creek west of the depot as locals feared the world ending.
A letter to The West from C. VY. Beaver describes persistent rain and muddy roads in Colorado, noting irrigation practices despite rainfall and rapid vegetation growth. Also mentions Mrs. Miles Lowell attending the marriage of H. W. Bovee and Miss Findlay last Thursday afternoon in California.
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