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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
7
Community notices from Glenwood Iowa detailing health, real estate, church events, park discussions, weather impacts, and local commerce. Mentions Mrs A J Russell improving, Ducile Harmon death, Carl Wright appointed Omaha fire and police commissioner, park plans for Carson, drainage talks near Pacific Junction, and street repairs plus a stain of local sports.
The First National Bank of Fort Scott Kansas seeks a receiver for the Judge hotel at Emerson through Clerk Potter and attorney E B Woodruff claiming depreciation and creditor protection. The bank sues owner C E Purnell for a $1000 note dated June 20 1901 secured by second mortgage. A first mortgage of 5500 by Tootle Wheeler Motter of St Joseph is in a separate suit for 828 85 for merchandise bought by Ed Rosa of Pacific Junction last December. Garnishment action by Mrs Bale administrator Mack Hale estate targets W J Howlett now of Council Bluffs over grocery debt of 66 7. For sale Eldridge sewing machine by Mehlinman Son.
The Merritt era feature notes A Baker and wife of Glenwood are now great great grandparents. Generations listed include A Baker age 82 and wife 87, Jas K Baker 58, Mrs Teressa Baker Lowe 37, Dora Lowa Blacksley 17, Earnest Blacksley 6 months. In Glenwood four Baker generations reside. Ottumwa relatives plan to visit Glenwood for group photos.
Veterans reunion at Hastings announced with reminders to prepare for gatherings Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. It promises a pleasant affair with veterans and organizers coordinating activities and attendance.
A severe hail storm swept across the countryside from Tel Mayberry's place near Waubon church to the Williams farms near Tabor. John Williams' young orchard was stripped of its apples, admired for its vigor. Lyons township farmers Stace Lee Frank Dashner and John Warren reported significant corn damage from Saturday night hail.
The Woodmen picnic at Malvern was a bustling day of races and fun with Dr. Plimp and John B. Miller kept from the fat man's race. J. J. Maguiré, Malvern lodge secretary, organized a successful outing. A ball game between Malvern and Pacific Junction ended 8 to 5 for Malvern.
A large family reunion at Squire Tolles home drew many relatives from Denver and Omaha. Philo B. Tolles attorney. Chas H. Tolles shorthand reporter for St. Louis transit. Will Tolles painter in Omaha. Mrs A I Gates and husband and son of Omaha. Mrs John Duran and five children of Glenwood. Miss Mary and Miss Addie of Glenwood. The gathering, planned by Miss Addie, brought abundant happiness.
Ed Phillips, a rough rider with Buffalo Bill’s show, is to wed this week in Denver. The ceremony will be on horseback with the cavalcade as witnesses. Phillips has many Glenwood friends, including Ray Gunselley, and serves as fourth boss in the Buffalo Bill show.
The Miller family home in Center township survived a lightning strike that destroyed the barn and damaged hay worth over 1000 dollars. The fire started around 12:30 Monday. the house was saved by quick action from Mrs Otta Miller and Miss Pearl Miller with water buckets. Neighbors arrived, and praise was given for efforts to save the residence while the barn, built by Joseph Miller, burned.
Governor Cummins and the Burlington agreement outline cash and multiple improvements for a right of way through the Glenwood grounds. Terms include 4600 dollars payment, iron fences six feet high, a subway and overhead bridge, conduits for sewer and pipes, and roadways to ease access. Completion aims soon with safety enhancements to the grove and hospital infrastructure.
High river waters in Keg Creek push fish from the Missouri into nearby ponds and sloughs. Boys fish in spare time near the junction using pitchforks as needed, catching especially large fish like a 20 pound specimen.
Lafe Tipton reports extreme shortage of housing in Glenwood after thirty years with scarcely any residential property available. He notes summer timing and fears a looming construction boom as farmers plan return to town. Marion Lee of Dunreath, Ind, recalls severe diabetes and failed attempts with doctors prior to treatment.
A deed was filed with Recorder Brown showing Pehler Peter gon conveys business property in block 15 Silver City to Hanson S Elliot of Columbus Neb for 97000. Elizabeth Geburz sells 80 acres in section 20 Qa to J N Newton.
A sweep of short travels and visits across Mills County features Fred Powell in Glenwood for a two week vacation, plus numerous residents and visitors moving between Glenwood Malvern Emerson Sutton Red Oak and Council Bluffs on business visits, vacations, or to join relatives. Notable names include A G Sabin, George Gilmore, Harrison Woodrow, Herbert Inley, J P Jackson, Emma Gardener, Frances Starbuck, Mrs Smith Anthony, C C Knight, Miss Josephine Silver, Mrs R M Trout, Miss Ada Burgess, Alice Dull, Dora Miller, Pearl Jones, John Sandiland, Mrs Richard Eates, Della Otis, Becky Brothers, Alice Smith, Dr A C Brown, L A Bower, and B McCart.
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