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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
2
The notice lists subscription terms dated June 6 1902. Yearly prepaid costs one dollar and yearly postpaid two dollars. The item references Opinion Telephone and Tabor City No. 46.
The ninth annual Epworth League convention for southwestern Iowa chapters will meet in Glenwood from June 10 to 12 at the Methodist church. About 100 delegates are expected, with many visitors from neighboring leagues, making it likely the largest Christian youth gathering in Glenwood. Sessions cover junior leagues, citizenship talks, and gospel services, with notable speakers including Dr. R N McKaig, Judge George Spurlock, and Rev. W J Calfee.
Twenty one graduates received diplomas in a Glenwood ceremony led by Rev. Shaw and President George Adams. Addresses urged duty, time, and moral strength, with music from the glee club and a benediction by Rev. Brainerd. Notable graduates listed. Elmer Burkett nominated for Congress. community notices and local ads follow.
Memorial day in Glenwood featured impressive exercises and a rich display of flowers at the hilltop cemetery. The G A R post led the procession from the square to the grave of Ab Kerney, with Company C forming the outer circle. A. R. Caudle, son of a Confederate veteran, delivered a notable address, and Capt. H B Dull supervised a firing salute.
A mile long parade of students civic groups and citizens led by the Silver City Band honored nine aging veterans. Flowers were laid on graves by children and four young ladies at the unknown soldier monument. A three volley salute marked the graves. Spencer Smith of Council Bluffs delivered a featured speech at a crowded cemetery hall.
Claude J. Nettleton announces his fifth annual concert at Tabor on June 10 with strong supporting talent. Vocalist Clement B. Shaw and pianist Ella Ethal Free of Omaha join, alongside a rich program including Paganini and Vieuxtemps pieces. Clover for sale ad and millinery notice follow in the page.
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