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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
5
The Commercial Club approved a Glenwood Fourth of July celebration with Congressman Walter I. Smith delivering the oration. E S Bogart and W M Morgan will scout Omaha attractions while a wild west show tops the lineup. It promises a grand day for families and neighbors.
Wm. M. Lamb and Frank Davis attended the Omaha opening of the new Y M C A building where Secretary of War Taft spoke. The five story structure cost 260000 excluding the ground and 30000 for furnishings. Davis notes a new plan renting rooms to members from 8 to 40 dollars monthly, with each room having a telephone. The facility includes a fine gymnasium and a sizable swimming pool.
Senator Elmer Burkett of Nebraska plans a short visit to Glenwood with his parents Mr and Mrs H W Burkett for a week of rest between a busy speaking schedule. He is in demand as an orator nationwide and recently finished talks for about thirty graduating classes mainly in Nebraska with Iowa next. He also has ongoing Chautauqua engagements through July and August before resuming public speaking assignments.
Business leaders and church factions clash over evangelist Billy Sunday’s October visit. Merchants’ association passes a resolution against his meetings while church supporters push ahead with plans and raise 3000 dollars for a 6000 seat chapel. Grong celebration noted at Glenwood on July 4.
Train No 2 continues daily stops at Glenwood under new time card with no tickets sold from Glenwood yet. Officials expect No 12 to stop there soon while travel and freight rise at Glenwood depot. Courts may test a two cent fare against interstate travel as railroads push for federal regulation and potential government ownership.
The piece notes Mayor Plimpton now owns a merry go round formerly run by Indiana dealer Mr. Renniker. After two hours of trying to sell at 60 dollars with no takers, a doctor bought the setup to allow the owner to leave town. The engine alone was nearly worth double. A grand July 4 celebration is planned at Glenwood.
A fishing party led by D. L. Heinshimer with Frank Ridgeway and J. L. Bellatti departs today for Lake Okoboji to a cottage owned by Heinshimer for a week. Bert French plans to join them Friday or Saturday as the lake, famed as one of America's best, teems with fish at this season.
A special election in Glenwood approved a two mill levy to acquire more land for a city park, 220 to 49. The project will extend the park near the railroad depot with a cement eight foot crossing at the southwest corner, reflecting growing local business in southwestern Iowa.
The Teachers Institute under Supt Moore runs this week with 94 participants. Attendance reflects strong interest, and examinations will conclude the program next week. Read lists show attendees from Glenwood Malvern Pacific Junction Tabor and other areas including Harrison Johnson Richards and Whipple.
A reflection on a faithful teacher who gives personal spirit to children and embodies a life of sacrifice for the common good. The author argues immortality lies in willing annihilation if needed to do good, a life that continually increases over time. Written on July 4th.
A reader contribution urges involving children in housework, noting it may take longer but benefits persist. Advice includes sprinkling borax on ant-infested areas and moth-proofing blankets and furs by airtight storage. Also cautions to protect machinery from weather by indoor housing. Grand celebration at Glenwood, duly 4.
Evernham and Miss Lottie Pritchard wed at the Baptist parsonage with Rev Staples officiating. The ceremony was intimate, attended by close relatives and a few friends. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Pritchard, is a noted teacher from east of town, and the groom, a Mills County native, manages the old home place northeast of town. May their cup of joy be overflowing.
George H. Estes fell from the depot platform this morning while waiting for No. 5 to Nebraska. He suffered a fracture and a dislocated elbow after slipping at the edge of the high freight platform. He was with Frank Bromley when the accident occurred.
A colorful local remark encourages the group to attend Independence Day celebrations once their corn is laid, reflecting rural community priorities and a casual tone. The message emphasizes practical work before leisure and uses playful language to urge participation.
A citizens meeting at L W Huffakers office in Silver City Monday night organized the Mills County old soldiers reunion to be held in Silver City this season. Officers elected were Dr J G McCue president E A Stevens secretary and D C Jackson treasurer. The organizing committee includes J G McCue E A Stevens D C Jackson J G Flanagan Frank Pullman and Dr R A Moore.
David Belt of Washington representing the U S government has come to Glenwood to examine county records on the divorce subject. The government plans a special reform report. Belt is familiar to Mills county, having farmed near Emerson a decade ago. his father owned a farm there.
The Mills county Medical Society met at Silver City last Thursday with Dr J M Donelan presiding. Attendees included Drs DeWitt Hester Lyons Benson and Christy plus Dr Parsons of Malvern and Dr Whitnall of Hastings. They report a splendid time. Donelan and Lyon read papers.
John Keeler caused an uproar in town as he arrived from the poor farm. Mayor Plimpton Squire Day and Deputy Sheriff Dalton all reacted on the scene. The mayor read the riot act and warned of a heavy fine for further disturbance and issued an ordinance prohibiting ball tossing in the business district.
The Glenwood community mourns the sudden death of Mrs. John Straub at about 3 20 pm while walking with her pet cow in the yard. She had heart disease but had been in good health recently. Funeral arrangements await arrival from Los Angeles where daughter Lulu studies, with Rev Staples officiating and Daughters of Rebecca attending. Interment in Glenwood cemetery. Deceased about 50, born Dresden Ohio, married to Mr Straub twenty four years ago, leaving daughters Myra and Lulu. Her brother Howard Sparks from Dresden is visiting.
The week began cool and wet in Iowa with excess moisture but clearing skies brought rising temperatures and normal sunshine. Field work progressed as weeds were cleared and corn color improved. grasses and small grains benefited, pastures and meadows look good with hay prospects better than weeks ago, though overall yields lag behind recent years. Potatoes gardens and fruit show notable activity with fruit condition at 24 percent below last June’s estimate and apples limited to about half a crop.
James Boyd of Rawles township died at Mercy hospital after a week in Tabor. Born in 1880 in Hancock county Ohio, he moved to Iowa in 1856, married Elizabeth Wolfe, leaving two sons and three daughters with one granddaughter. Funeral held at Waubonsie cemetery under Masonic direction with Rev ADEE of Tabor officiating. The fruit report shows Iowa prospects for a partial crop with apples 50 percent and grapes 75 percent. overall fruit outlook 24 percent below last year and 7 percent below 1902, with improvements possible later in the season.
Harness maker Chas. Kelly and Theo Beckman received a telegram from Los Angeles announcing the death of Kellys son after several weeks of typhoid fever. He died Saturday at 4 pm and the remains were buried in California. Kelley, about 40, unmarried, lived with Lou Dafford. nephew Guy Elder studied medicine. He leaves a father, mother, and two sisters.
The Chicago Daily Chronicle, shut on the last day of May, was owned by banker John R. Walsh of Chicago National Bank, which failed about a year ago. Walsh reportedly received 40000 to keep the Chronicle and its Associated Press franchise from Hearst who bid the same amount.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes a contrasting Japanese disposition, highlighting a tendency to overreact to trifles versus a calm, levelheaded demeanor seen on the firing line. The remark contrasts cultural behavior in civilian life and military contexts.
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