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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
9
Readable snippets report church sermons at the Baptist and Congregational churches, births at the Hester and Donelan families, and many school and civic events. Memorials, Sunday observances, and tea socials fill the week along with hail damage, road updates, and new construction including a cottage at the Institute.
James P Rheam a longtime Glee wood express driver died Monday June 3 from throat cancer after a brief illness. Born September 14 1899 in Paintsster PA he moved to Freeport IL in 1856 before settling in Glenwood IA where four children survived him. Surviving children include Elias C Rheam John P Rheam Mrs Geo B Green and Gates H Rheam. Funeral held Tuesday with most children at bedside. Notices warn Glenwood township residents to stop dumping garbage along highways. J Dewey superintendent. Also sale ad for 16 head of mules by Davia and Anderson Pacific Junction Iowa.
A large crowd attended the inspection of Company C at the Armory on Friday night. Major Olmstead praised the public show of support and Captain Harry Dull thanked attendees for their order and encouragement. The company scored 91.00 percent, slightly down from 91.04 last year, with harder work this year. It is hoped Glenwood’s unit will rank among the state’s top ten. there are 4 Iowa regiments comprising 49 companies.
The Mills county board of supervisors and the state board of control met to consider rerouting the public county road now through the Institution grounds. State representatives warned of risks to children and nuisance from mischief, proposing an eastward route to connect with the Hillsdale-Glenwood road, with Judge Robinson settling on the east road and compensating local landowners for right of way.
Miss Frank Starbuck hosted the Old Maid’s club in a starry evening at the Starbuck homestead. Miss Flora Purcell and Miss Mabel Baker assisted, marking the season’s final social function for the N M N A. The piece notes merriment, gentle humor, and the club’s lighthearted, charitable spirit under Father Tim’s benevolent oversight.
The Glenwood Gun club will hold its annual shoot on Thursday June 20. The program includes 12 regular events and a feature team match between five members from Glenwood and the Dupont club of Omaha. Blue rock targets will be used instead of live birds.
William Skillicorn and wife with Mrs. Micklewall and son Grover return Monday from a month in Hot Springs Arkansas. They traveled via Kansas City and St Louis. Skillicorn praises Hot Springs as beautifully created by government mountain reservations. about 72 springs issue water at 100 degrees. Northern visitors winter there while southern visitors come in summer. A 14 year old boy seeks farm work. Leon Stamper of Glenwood advertises.
Mills county supervisors in regular session expected to finish labors tonight. The June meeting includes over 80 small pox bills remaining from the last meeting. Dr Da Witt’s contract to treat each case at a fixed price drew the main interest. The bill totaled 1,150 dollars. the board allowed 900 dollars after notice he would not seek extra.
Martha Abel seeks divorce from Chas Absha Omaha, married December 21, 1899, alleging cruel treatment and questioned fidelity, with $2,000 as alimony. Dora Hamilton seeks divorce from W J Hamilton, married April 6, 1890, alleging violation of marriage vows, striking, name calling, threats of confinement in an insane asylum, with two daughters ages ten and five and $800 alimony. The parties reside in Glenwood.
Funds have been raised this morning to ensure a rousing Fourth of July celebration in Glenwood this year. Details and schedule to be announced next week.
J Dewey commissioner of highways in Glenwood township plans steps to arrest people who throw garb age on public highways. He notes some residents dump foul material at night instead of burning or burying it. The move aims to stop a public nuisance with broad community support anticipated.
The Glenwood Institution held its third annual nursing training school commencement in the chapel. Dr. Hamilton B. Lowry of Lincoln spoke urging avocation in vocation and public service. Diplomas were handed by John Cownie as storm silenced many. Graduates listed with colors purple and gold, supper followed.
A steady stream of visitors and residents’ relatives traverse Glenwood and nearby towns. O R Patrick seeks treatment in Excelsior Springs while Hastings guests Mrs Hutchens and Miss Hutchens visit Glenwood. Others include Mrs Ida Black of Chicago visiting Powell family and Nina Boysen en route to Pontanelle for a cousin’s wedding.
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