I O O F Picnic 1907 at Pacific Junction
Mills County Odd Fellows I O O F Association holds its Third Annual Picnic at Pacific Junction on August 28 1907 with a full program from parade to band concert. Invites all lodges families friends and Rebeccas to attend enjoy fraternal sociability and amusements. Bring baskets watermelons and regalia for parade. Music by Taylors Cornet Band. Officers listed.
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Mills County
I. O. O. F. Association
Pacific Junction
Iowa
Odd Fellows
Taylor
Cornet Band
Tabor
Robbins Sues R.R. For 7500 Over Land Drainage Losses
H C Robbins sues C B and Q railway seeking 7500 dollars alleging drainage disruption west of Hastings damaged his land. Construction of a new right of way in 1903 shifted embankment south of the old line, eliminating waterway where a trestle stood and flooding low ground, ruin of crops, requiring 50 acres to be receded in 1903 and again this year. He claims permanent damage and seeks 6000 for the land loss plus 1500 for crop ruin and depreciation. Genung and Genung are his attorneys.
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H. C. Robbins
Hastings
Genung
Weather Summary Reports Mixed Week Across Districts
Over the past week a slight rise in temperature and humidity accompanied by more sunshine. Fair weather early in the week aided field work. later, showers and heavy storms hit central regions with destructive wind squalls hail and lightning in parts of the southeast. Corn growth favorable though uneven. harvest progressing in northern and western districts with minimal storm disruption. Potatoes pastures and garden crops in excellent condition.
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South Central
Southeast
East Central
Newspaper Ad Rates Up Beginning August One
The Creston papers announce higher advertising rates starting August 1 due to rising material and labor costs. The Bedford Free Press argues prices rise in goods and services justify similar increases for newspapers.
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Creston
Bedford Free Press
Balloon ascension and base ball tournament noted in Glenwood
The notice mentions a base ball tournament in Glenwood on August 29 30 and 31 with a balloon ascent on Saturday. It also reports political notes about Walter S Smith Roosevelts and Tafts positions and a special train plan for the state fair with a Des Moines bound service from Pacific Junction on August 26 27 and 28. Round trip Glenwood to Des Moines fare is 3.40.
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Glenwood
Pacific Junction
Des Moines
Mills County
Balfour
Malvern
Hastings
Eeeseee
Harness Thefts At Vankirk Farm And Nearby Field
Tuesday night a set of harness vanished from E. H. Vankirk’s farm. Thursday morning Milton Knight, south of Silver City, found harness hidden in his corn field. Investigations show most of Vankirk’s harness and a half set remain unclaimed. A horse fell in a ditch near the spot Wednesday morning. two suspicious men may have hidden the gear before seeking help to free their horse.
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E. H. Vankirk
Milton Knight
Silver City
Mr. Vankirk
Curb and gutter contract awarded for Walnut Street segment
At a recent council meeting the curb and gutter work on Walnut Street from First to Fourth Streets was let to E B Barber. The bid sets $1.33 for six foot gutter and $1.03 for four foot gutter in the residence district. Private contracts may proceed until next Tuesday when a city contract will be signed for remaining work. Plans also target a gutter on Vine Street between Coolridge and Third Streets.
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Walnut Street
First
Fourth Streets
E. B. Barber
Barber
Vine Street
Coolridge
Third Streets
Glenwood Opens Schools September 2 With Delayed Third Ward Start
The Glenwood public schools begin Monday September 2 with the Third ward school starting a week or two later due to repairs. Textbooks should be returned by the 28th and books are being repaired for the new year. L C. Bryan is superintendent and list of teachers by grade and room is included.
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Glenwood
Third Ward
Death notices and memorial poems from a local paper
Several obituaries and funeral notices are reported. Ruth Ann Deacon dies at 70 with funeral at Methodist church. I E Deacon sole surviving son. Marjorie Julia Mathews dies at 18 months, service at Tabor. Barbara Barbour’s infant daughter dies at nine weeks. Dan Lewis family mourns 22 month old, funeral at Glenwood cemetery. The Stranathan infant dies in Center township, funeral at home and Glenwood cemetery.
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Ruth Ann Deacon
Marjorie Julia Mathews
Eugene Mathews
David Buckingham
Tabor
J. W. Ferner
Congregational Church
Baby Barbour
Herman Barbour
Pacific City
Skiles
Glenwood
Dan Lewis
C. M. Ward
Russel Stranathan
Center Township
Stranathan
J. P. Jackson
Glenwood Cemetery
The Soldiers Reunion at Silver City Ends Week
The Soldiers' Reunion at Silver City runs Wednesday through Friday with ideal weather and a large expected attendance, especially on the final day. Hon. Jno Y Stone opened with a keynote on maintaining a strong naval defense to deter aggression and defend shores, drawing on history and natural competition.
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Silver City
Hon
Jno. Y. Stone
A Marvelous Record at Omaha Creamery Station
The David Cole Creamery Co of Omaha opened a cream gathering station here on July 6 with O. C. Osterholm as manager. In three weeks they handled over 7,500 pounds of cream, offering home testing and a cash system that patrons favor. Osterholm, a skilled cream and separator man, helped build a strong local business quickly. Try selling cream to them to ensure you get the best value.
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David Cole Creamery Co
Omaha
O. C. Osterholm
Osterholm
We Want Your Stove Trade at Bower Bros
We are bringing in a full stock of steel ranges and stoves and urge buyers to compare our low prices. Visit Bower Bros to see our line and prices, claimed to be the lowest for equal quality. A telegraphy school opening September 2 by R J Fowler will train both women and men for well paid positions. Contact Mr Fowler to learn more.
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Bower Bros
R. J. Fowler
Recommendation for Capt Fowler as a trusted auctioneer
Glenwood Iowa August 20 To Whom It May Concern This certifies Capt F P Fowler Glenwood auctioneer cried my sale of household goods with eminently satisfactory results He is a man of excellent judgment and professional in his line I heartily recommend him to anyone wishing work done in this line Co W Sherfey See Capt Fowler if you have household goods to sell He will get you good money He has storage space and can give the sale the best attention.
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Glenwood
Iowa
F. P. Fowler
Co. W. Sherfey
Capt. Fowler
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Ginghams
Boeker Yard
D. G. Jamison & Co
E. M. Myers
Cheyney Bros
E. T. Younker
Odd Fellows of Good Old
Queen Mills
Pacific Lodge
Association
J. R. Graham
W. C. McClintock
J .M. Miller
W. M. Moore
Marshall
L. O. Zornes
Walter S. Smith
U. S. Senate
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Taft
Philippines
Tillman
Strahan
J. M. Strahan
Davis
L. C. Bryan
Mertie Wilson
H.S. Princicipal
Louise Woodruff
Alice Ward
Nell Bogart
Estelle Smith
Ida Goodell
Edith Rist
Mae Harmer
Delia Linville
Alice Robinson
Pearl Miller
Clara Long
First Ward
Florence Dean
Grace McDonough
Edith Gilmore
Grace Aikins
Christ the Shepherd
Stanley Lewis
Lester Stranathan
David Cole
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