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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
2
In Glenwood Iowa and Oakland California items touch on Taft era politics. Mention of pardon tests, southern cabinet balance, a German jury case won by Henry Murphy, and tariff sparring. Iowa announces heating plant bids for the courthouse due by January 11, 1909 with completion by September.
A list of probable Taft cabinet appointees includes Philander C. Knox for secretary of state and James Wilson for secretary of agriculture. Other possible holders foreseen are Myron T. Herrick as secretary of the treasury, George W. Wickersham as attorney general, Charles Ma goon for war, Loeb or Thompson for navy, Ballinger for interior, Hitchcock for postmaster, and George A. Knight for commerce and labor. The piece notes Knox is hoped to accept the state portfolio, praising him as a capable lawyer and man.
The Nonpareil notes the death of Henrietta St. Aubyn Jackson at Mondamin hotel in Sioux City after a lengthy illness. She was aunt to Mr. J S Record and Mrs. Dr. Shriver. Her body will be moved to 128 Fourth street Council Bluffs for a Wednesday funeral at St. Pauls Episcopal church with burial in Fairview. She lived in Sioux City since moving from St Louis in 1865. Her son A M Jackson of Sioux City and daughter Mrs A S Wilson of Galena Kansas survive.
In Southwestern Iowa county news and personal notes Cassius Soliday and Charles Jones bagged 56 rabbits Tuesday afternoon marking the week’s biggest tally. The item also notes a marriage in Silver City, a retirements in Lytton, school leadership changes in Ringgold and Marshalltown, plus multiple local incidents and visits across the region.
Ruben Stille, Gus Penn returned from Nebraska where they husked corn. crops hailed as excellent. Mrs John Logan returned with daughter Mrs Benincosa, visiting a short time. Families from Logan and nearby communities joined multiple relatives for visits and local errands. several locals attended a Friday literary at West Oak. Johnny Jones of Omaha visited his brother G W Jones. other regional movements include hay hauling and travel to New Virginia for ailing mother.
Rosa Holt leaves Thursday evening for Trenton Mo for vacation. C C May secures a saw mill. A R Jones visits St Joseph weekend. Mrs R A Haney moves near Glenwood. C E Stout and son Frank attend Monday sale. Lincolns house catches fire but minimal damage. Raymond Rhodes injured when horses topple on him. Albert and Shirley Lincoln tour Clyde Mo. Knoffler family visits. Bentley moves to Hay ney place. Emerson Messers and Jones host about 35 at "42". Grace Sandsland returns from Parsons College for Christmas. Mrs Vance visits Omaha. Faye Geopfarth visits Wales. High school program by Prof M C Galpin and Grace Hydeman. Volney and Marion Evans back from Fairbolt, Iowa. Mrs A Follinger visits Red Oak. Minnie Rhoads and Miss attend OES meeting. Miss Carrie McFaden vacation at home. M James Honeyman returns from Chicago. Merry Christmas to all readers. Eugene Dashner and family visit Omaha for shopping. Grace Marshall and Zelma with family. Nellie Shannon home on vacation. Mrs Goldin Thomas visits Clara Johnson. Minnie Donapee and companion visit mother. George Harris in neighborhood. Tom Thorton? mm
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