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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
7
Glenwood and vicinity see a busy stretch of travel and news. Mrs. Sivope, Col. Stone, R. A. Lemaster, Miss Rathke, and others travel to Omaha or Lincoln while locals attend commencements and weddings. Courthouse improvements progress as trees are trimmed and exterior painting nears completion. salg Beaux party and social visits fill the week with family and friends from Council Bluffs, Beatrice, Malvern, Ponca, and Kansas.
The Opinion family expresses deep gratitude to Mrs E G Whipple for handsome bouquets comprising roses in red and white. The gesture is greatly appreciated and considered very fine.
John McCluskey had a serious accident last week while visiting Mrs. McCluskey’s parents in Shenandoah. In the dark he fell into a deep cellar from the rear of the house, injuring his back and likely straining or snapping ligaments in a limb. He estimates a ten foot drop and recuperates with a doleful smile.
W. C. Brown, president of the New York Central railroad, owns a farm near Clarinda Iowa. While in Ottumwa on Sunday June 18 he said that when time allows for vacation he avoids foreign travel and comes to his Iowa farm hoping for sport with his horses and bumper crops in southern Iowa.
The piece complains that tree trimming in the courthouse park is bungled. It argues limbs should be sawed with a sharp saw, cut from underneath then on top along the line, to prevent splitting and tearing bark. It condemns the butchering of the trees already done.
Silver City plans another winter lecture course after a spokesman from the Entertainers League of Indianapolis secured 20 men to guarantee the $210 cost. The plan promises one lecture and four musical numbers and aims to be the best yet, hoping patrons will support it to avoid losses. Glenwood may benefit if the course attracts strong local support and backing.
Four room house with a half lot and a half, lot 2 and all of 8, block 91, Windham's addition to Glenwood, includes well, barn and fruit trees. Also lots 2 and 3, block 94, Windham's addition. Address Box 145, Fairplay, Colorado.
To Whom it May Concern Notice is given I will not be responsible for debts by my wife Katie Nebe. Martin Ness dated Tue 1909. Old Wanted tool sharpener yearly, Glenwood Iowa Granite Works ad. Cream shippers pay highest price at one station Bluffs Council.
The paper reports on two Glenwood weddings. Ethel Mayes Winkler and Garnett Whitney Barnhill wed at Winkler home with a ring ceremony officiated by Rev. C. M. Ward, about 50 guests attending, Ada Mariam Winkler as bridesmaid, Basil Barnhill as best man, and a three course dinner. The couple will reside in Glenwood after July 15, with Barnhill as local Kreft Clothing Co. manager. In Malvern area, Miss Mary E. Biebrcher and Mr. Jacob Biebrcher wed with ring ceremony near Sherm Jones’ home, attended by Miss Bessie Jones and Rev. Peter Jacobs. they plan to live in Bellvue, Ohio. The paper also notes Mabel Roper’s upcoming wedding to Glenn Arthur Bryant in Tincoln.
For Sale raspberry tips requested by H. Peters at one mile south of Glenwood Iowa. Inquiries in person or by phone on Mutual line. tf.
J. H. Dwyer praises fitting by Seth Laraway delivering comfort and satisfaction with glasses. Also ad copy notes ManZan Pile Remedy in a tube with nozzle, price 50c at Glenwood Drug Co. and an acre claim for 16 acres of fine clover by George A Davies in Glenwood.
List of uncalled letters remaining at Glenwood Post Office for the week. Names include Mrs. Ralph Billig Miss Dora Mathis Mrs. Ralaton Mra Millie Shelton Mrs. Margaret Wilcox Miss Dollie Wall(eard) Mrs. E. J. Woodland. Callers must say items have been advertised. B. Wirre, B. M.
Wales correspondence reports Hugh Evans found a gold hunting-case watch lost eighteen years ago in a hay field by F. T. Jervis who worked for Mr. Hivans. The owner is likely able to identify it despite the long lapse and exposure.
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