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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
8
Aobert Mallory was freed on bonds by Atlantic authorities last week. The plain t aff t will probe his case for allegedly leaving the Institute at Knoxville without proper authority. His appearance bond was set at 100.
Persons knowing themselves in account with the undersigned for horse service during the year are requested to make payment at Citizens Savings Bank, Atuta, Iowa, on or before July 1st.
The message requests the recipient to call and arrange immediately. It is presented as a brief notice likely from a person named Mavugk Stilwell. The OCR text is unclear but indicates an urgent request for contact.
The Orton circus arrived in Anita last week after delays. A brief parade and a band performance pleased the crowd, who willingly contributed their quarters to cover travel expenses. The note ends with a reflection on communal willingness to pay.
Wa Cochran sells his 250 acre farm two and one half miles east of Antta to William Balenselfer and Ernest Burke. They gain possession March 1. Price paid is twenty eight thousand dollars. The property was formerly Geo Kali’s and remains one of the county’s best improved farms.
Eastern Star services for the late J M Watts will be held at the Masonic Temple next Sunday June 27 1909 at 3 00 p m The public is invited to attend Columbia Lodge No 127 O E S and friends extend thanks for kindness during illness and rites read by Fannie Youne W M Kama I McIntyre Secretary
Carl H. Borth a longtime Lincoln township figure died after a brief illness on Monday June 11. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 at Lincoln Center M E Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. He was 75. Mrs. H. E. Boatright and the girls are visiting relatives near Thayer Iowa on the Blakesley farm enjoying farm sounds.
A Carey team dashed down main street Thursday and met Hayes Kelley’s team at the Citizens Bank corner. One horse fell into Builcreek head first. No fatalities and only minor damage aside from brief excitement.
Mrs. A J Earl of Milo Missouri arrives in the city for a week long visit and greets numerous old friends with a cordial welcome. She reports Gusta and the growth up babies in good health and says Missouri has become the universe to them. She plans to visit eastern Missouri relatives next.
Mrs. Henry Beel suffered multiple injuries when a frightened horse overturned her buggy near the north city limits. She sustained two broken arms and severe bruising with possible internal injuries. She remains at a nearby residence under medical care as authorities assess her condition.
Willow Grove community reports and social notes. C King and wife spent Sunday in Atlantic. Miss Emma Duthie and Misses Daisy and Mayme Dut attended Normal in Atlantic. Leslie Aldrich visited Rolla Romick. Rev P A Rickel preached at Willow Grove. Fay Leach helps with corn. Gertrude Leach ill and absent from Normal. Mrs Frank Oaks and daughter Faye hosted over Sunday guests. Anita M E church Children’s Day drew many Willow Grove attendees. Leach family returns from Des Moines after a pleasant trip.
Doings include marriages in Madrid and Maine travel for attendees, recovered illness return to Anita, residents visiting Avoca, and kin visits. Notes on Od Fellows lodge door changes, late mail deadlines, and printer’s shift as cement floor work halts normal Tripute office activity this week.
Sunday visits and family updates fill Berea notes as Chas Williams and A. Smart’s father arrive. The Woodmen hold a lodge dance. the ball team nets over 81 at a box social. a new store rises for July use. Roads are eyed for improvements. many residents travel, visit, or send goods to Chicago and Clarion. Local weather and delayed notes close with creek conditions and bees.
Community updates include Mr. Pigg of Massena visiting the city, a Nebraska couple Ezra Porter and M. Eisie Shaver wed in Atlantic with Rev. Griffith officiating, and Omaha visitors Roy Pegau and family at G. Pegau’s home. Prescott trip for Mrs. Hendricks and daughters. Mrs. Eller and baby plan Washington visit. T. W. Curry advertises from Bridgewater. Citizens urged to clean up before the celebration and local trades noted. Strawberry quality praised as editor receives fresh picks.
For sale seven head of pedigreed Short Horn Julls, McELFresn & Lewis stallions Cap Vincent a Shire stallion with bone and action. Registered in Volume Six of the American Shire Horse Stud Book. Will be at the Tent Cent Head Barn in Anita Iowa daily.
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