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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
1
The official Mule County paper by Broadfield and Moculture presents opinion pieces mirroring 19th century civic discourse. Notable contributors offer local perspectives on governance, economy, and social matters shaping community dialogue.
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A. C. Gourly announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mills County Clerk, stating he seeks the support of Republicans at the June primaries.
Chas F Hayrie declares as Republican candidate for Mills County treasurer nomination subject to the primary election. He asks for support from Mills County Republicans.
A Republican candidate, Clyde Rhoads, announces his bid for re election to the Mills County office of recorder, subject to the June 2, 1908 primary vote. The statement frames a formal candidacy to continue as county recorder.
The notice announces candidacies for the Republican nomination in Mills County. G Greenwood seeks Representative and County Auditor under the upcoming primary election. Gro O Free and S M Criswell also declare candidacies for county auditor subject to the June primary.
Carl H. Otis states his bid as a candidate attorney subject to the outcome of the primaries scheduled for June 2.
A series of notices from Mills County Republicans announce candidacies for sheriff and county superintendent. E W Edwards and E D Bushnell seek sheriff, June primary. W M Alcore and Rachel M Dolph seek county superintendent, June 2 1908.
John N. Baldwin a longtime western Iowa lawyer died Saturday night at his Omaha home. He was a popular public speaker and former general solicitor for the Union Pacific railway. He helped lead the Noyle Burns case in Pottawattamie court. Governor Johnson remains a candidate with Democratic nervousness. John J. Hamilton of the GOP has anti saloon league backing as it plans school house campaigning in every county.
In Mills County Iowa a document claimed as the last will of George Mickelwall deceased was filed with the Clerk of the District Court. The court fixed a hearing time at the Glenwood courthouse on April 22 and April 27 1908 for proving the instrument and hearing objections.
Mrs M Myers promotes a substantial stock of millinery hats at reasonable prices, inviting readers to shop. The notice emphasizes availability and value for customers seeking stylish headwear.
George Mickelwait known as Uncle George dies at 88 near Glenwood after a month of failing health. A pioneer who settled in Mills County in 1851 he was famed for his math skill and prudent finances. He leaves a wife Harriet Gibbs Mickelwait, a daughter Harriet Terry of Glenwood, a son George of Ord Nebraska, and three sons dead. Funeral held at Congregational church with pallbearers listed.
Probate set for April 27 follows a will dated August 8 1894 with multiple codicils. Executors named are Richard Mickelwait Willoughby Dye and A C Sabin later joined by D L Heinsheimer without bond. Gifts include 2400 to daughter Mrs H A Terry 5000 to each of three grandchildren of deceased son Albert J 1000 to J M Hanna and the remainder to sons Will and George Mickelwait. A portion of estate distributed before the will. Also notes the New Glenwood Canning Company suit against L Williams over removal of a 1906 pack, and a memorial service for John Baldwin of Omaha with Judge W S Lewis delivering the eulogy.
The list of judges and clerks for the June 2 primary will be published in the official proceedings of the supervisors in this issue.
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Glenwood post office for the week. Names include Mr J M Ellicott Mrs F M Rodgers Mr W F Vogt. Persons calling for above will please state they have been advertised. R C White P M.
Malvern papers unite for a new courthouse. The populace supports abandoning enlargement plans and seeks a decisive resolve now, directing the board of supervisors to proceed with a fresh court house project. The campaign against enlarging the old building gains traction across the county.
The timetable lists numbers 11 14 4 and 02 as not running on Sundays. Local transit authority reminds riders to plan weekday travel accordingly and to check for any holiday deviations.
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