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Newspaper

Glenwood Opinion

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1911

Page

5

Death of Mr Lincoln in Iowa through apoplexy

Conflicting reports say Mr Lincoln died after apoplexy while working in a field near Clinton Iowa. He collapsed on a cultivator, was taken home, died at the hospital about three hours later. Funeral held at Pacific Junction Methodist Church with Rev Howard officiating. He was 59, born in Ohio, left a wife three sons Roy Harry and Carl and a daughter Ethel. Interred at Glenwood cemetery. He leaves a brother and sister and several in-laws. The paper notes a family connection to Mesdames Vinton Miller and Laughlin and Ralph Vinton. Also mentioned is a grandson Jim Crookham who was badly hurt last week but is recovering.

Lincoln Agen Howard Pacific Junction Ohio Hvas Ioava Clinton Roy Harry Carl Ethel Mesdames Samuel Vinton al Miller Laughlin Ralph Vinton Citien

Burr Oak Community Notes Highlight Visits and Church

Burr Oak residents report visits among neighbors with Mrs. F. E. Dashner hosting and Jessie and Leona McCrare's trips to Percival and Nebraska City. Church was held Sunday with Rev. Warchester from Tabor. another service planned for June 25. Several families attend events in Omaha, Lincoln, and Emerson, including students at Lincoin summer school and visits to relatives statewide.

Burr Oak W. Johnson F. E. Dashner Jessie Leona McCra’ry Percival Leona Nebraska City Ella Johnson Bess McCrary Warchester Tabor Byson Claire Dashner Alfred Wayne Buckingham F. E C. H. Dashner Hopp and Estes Jessie McCrary Buckingham Otis Nebraska James Harmer A. J. Buckingham Boyd McCrary Omaha A. J’s Auto Bessie McCrary Hazel Harmer Lincolnn Nebr Mary Culver Sim Leona McCrary John Harmer Sisters of Emerson Louise Dashner C. P. Johnson

Paying Crop Report On Strawberry Yield At State Institute

Superintendent Colter of the orchard and fruit department reports on the strawberry crop for the year. From one quarter acre, at market price, proceeds totaled 192 dollars, with heat and winds limiting potential. He questions if strawberries are the most practical crop to grow.

Colter Orchard and Fruit Department State Institution Patel Golter

Kind Neighbor Cultivates 50 Acres for Sick Farmer

A dozen and a half neighbors gathered Friday afternoon at R euben Ross's farm to plow and cultivate nearly fifty acres of corn for the ill man who had been hospital bound. The act, done to ease his burden, drew praise from his wife and local residents alike, illustrating community spirit and shared labor.

Reuben Ross

Good Road Enthusiast Sees Worth of Auto Roads

W R Bruce and family returned Saturday from a ten day auto trip, visiting Osceola Des Moines Marshalltown and Carroll before rain forced them home by train. Bruce praised well graded roads and urged adoption of road improvements. The Baptist Ladies Kensington will meet Mrs L W Russell Tuesday at 2 30 PM. For sale or rent upper Walnut Street residence Jos W McEwen Holyoke Colo. Ford roadster for sale by first available, 18 20 HP with magneto and gas.

W. R. Bruce Osceola Des Moines Marshalltown Carroll Bruce Baptist Ladies Kensington L. W. Russell Walnut Street Jos W. McEwen Holyoke Colo

Emerson Chronicle Notes and Local Happenings

Emerson Chronicle reports trips by C C Lakin to Chicago with four cattle cars and Thos Steiner with one, J P McGill visiting Glenwood with his daughter, Miss June Woods birthday celebrations, visits by Miss Marjorie Tollinger and Miss Faye Tollinger, Mrs W F Tollinger meeting relatives in Emerson, and home improvements by BE Weed including a two story roof raise and furnace-ready basement. Also noted is the marriage of Zene A Tollinger in Avoca to a son of longtime Emerson residents, with local family ties expanding regional connections. The piece closes with a Washington Star anecdote about Judge Hanger and a witty exchange with a woman who accuses him of forgetting the past.

Emerson Chronicle C.C. Lakin Chicago Steiner J.P. McGill Glenwood Roy Woods James Woods MccGill June Woods W. F. Tollinger Conneil Bhattis Satunday Misses Faye Marjorie Tollinger Sioux City Emerson Marjorie Emer’son Council Brufus Faye Kansas City BE. S. Weed Weed Zene A. Tollinger Avc J.n.tollinger The Chronicle A. Tollinger J.Q. Graham Rirs BE. L. Carson

Children's Day at Methodist Church Celebrations

Yesterday marked Jane Children’s Day at the Methodist Church with Sunday School activities. Flags bunting and flowers adorned the interior. A program of recitations and songs featured a 40 girl choir performing The Holy City led by Rev Graves. Evangelist Adams of Des Moines preached in the evening.

Methodist Church Holy City Graves Evangelist Adams Des Moines

Walnut Grove Traders Move Cattle and Hogs to Chicago

Walnut Grove residents Henry Shinw and Geo Reafleng shipped a car load of cattle and hogs to Chicago last week. Several local families, including Nellie Shannon, Ethel and Pearl Bailor, and the Hubbells, visited Glenwood and nearby homes. The cherry trees yielded fruit for the first time in four years, while George Reafleng sold hogs and a shipment mishap occurred when a steers overheated en route to Tibor.

Walnut Grove Henry Shinw Chicago Nellie Shannon Glenwood Ethel Pearl Bailor Ethel Hubbell Chas Cheyney Family Calla George Guss Reenfleng Ruby Asman Thurman Esther Shasnon Gilbert M. W. Hubell Ohio Sam’ Powers W. O. Fox Elia Johnson Lida Mirs W O. Fox Ethel Pearl Harry Bailor Naoma Hubbell Jean Daisy Geo Henry Shaw

Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted For Glenwood Readers

Kidney diseases are dangerous and progress silently says Glenwood resident W. J. Stout. Doan's Kidney Pills are endorsed as a proven remedy by local customers who report relief from backache lameness and urinary trouble after use. The ad notes a Buffalo company as national manufacturers and urges readers to remember the brand and price.

Glenwood W. J. Stout Walnut St. Glenwood Red Cross Drug Co Foster-Milbuam Co Buffalo New York United States Doans

Regular Examination Dates for Uniform County Certificates

The next regular examination for uniform county certificates will be held at my office in Glen Woul Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 28 29 and 30 1911. The examination will begin promptly at 8 oclock Wednesday morning. Regulations governing the same will be sent upon request. GEO. E. MASTERS Co SuptBaws.

Glenwoul Reqwest GEO. E. Masters Co

McAlexander Conklin Unite In Glenwood Wedding

Justice Howard Otis marries Myrtle McAlexander and Wadd Conklin of Glenwood in a simple ceremony at the Glenwood Cemetery area. Conklin is a young farmer. Myrtle is daughter of Mr and Mrs BR McAlexander. Best wishes go with the couple. Also a local ad touts Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera Diarrhea Remedy as summer family medicine, sold by A J Howe.

McAlexander - Conklin Howard Otis Myrtle McAlexander Wadd Conklin Glenwood Chamberlainy A. J. Howe

Mrs Wright and Family Visit From Green Forest

Mrs Eliabeth Wright daughter Ruth and son Alfred arrived last week from Green Forest to visit son and brother Jo Waight and his family.

Eliabeth Wright Ruth Alfred Green Forest Ao Waight Eae

Farmer and tenant arbitration over farm dispute near Mal vern

Mr Ole Johnson a prominent farmer near Mal vern and tenant Chas Knight with son Ralph faced a serious dispute. They sought legal help from C B Dean and W B Lewis and submitted grievances to a board of arbitration. The board inspected the farm and reached a satisfactory conclusion ordering Johnson to pay Knight and have him move off while Johnson relinquished all rights to the premises.

Ole Johnson Malvern Chas Knight Ralph Glenwood C. B. Dean Lewis Johnson

Glasses offered with modern eye testing and $5 deal

Leffert's Opticians at 503 Broadway promises accurate eye exams with the most modern methods. Customers may obtain quality lenses in 25-year gold filled frames for five dollars, with a note to visit the optical department when in the city.

Zeke Leffert's Opticians Broadway Pearl

Local church and parsonage improvements noted

The Episcopal church has its roof reshingled and will receive a fresh coat of paint soon. Mr Frank Ridgeway’s large residence was painted, as was W F Hill’s. Improvements are also underway at both the Methodist and Congregational parsonages.

Frank Ridgeway W. F. Hill

Waubonsie Community Notes and Visits

Waubonsie area residents report visits among families including Mrs. F B Curtis and children at M O Kiers, Will Edwards with Linville's, and sisters of Will Deans. Sam Powers and family visited Foxs. cherry picking begins. Tabor school is out. Ralph Linville returns to help on the farm. Homer Kier's gasoline engine runs. corn cultivation continues for many households.

F. B. Curtis M. O. Kiers Will Edwards M.D ‘ Linville Will Deans Kier W. Creech A.W Delavans Sam Powers Waubor Tabor Ralph Linville Homer Kier

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