Modern library building under construction in Lincoln
In course of erection with completion planned for October 5 1906 the library will cost 7000 dollars. A single story above ground with high basement features pressed brick facing electric lighting steam heat city water and modern plumbing plus a vault for valuable books. Library Board includes Mrs J L Bellatti president and other officers with architect Alfred W Woods of Lincoln and contractors Dean and Hall Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Bellatti
W. F. Hill
H. A. French
O. H. Marsh
J. E
Supt Mogridge a Royal Entertainer at Glenwood event
Superintendent Mogridge impressed national medical officers at the Glenwood Institution during a meeting of the American Association for the Study of the Feeble Minded its name later changed. Attendees toured the facility enjoyed social and formal entertainments and a Lake Manawa outing. Balloon ascent is announced for next Saturday.
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Mogridge
Association of Medical Officers
Glenwood
Glenwood Institution
Council Bluffs
Lake Manawa
The
American Association For Study of
Winkler Buys Emerson Chronicle to Promote Real Estate
Editor Winkler A H Winkler a Glenwood real estate dealer bought the Emerson Chronicle for 7500 dollars. He plans a printing office to aid his Bruel Nebraska ranch business and real estate deals. He has a 2040 acre ranch with 340 under ditch and 100 in alfalfa near Bruel on the Union Pacific line with 26 trains daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Winkler
Glenwood
Emerson Chronicle
Winkler
Bruel
Nebraska
Union Pacific
Keith County
Chronicle
Brill
Mills County Chautauqua Opens at Malvern in June
The Mills county Chautauqua will open at Malvern on June 29 and continue through July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Chautauqua
Tragic Death of W C Van Gilder Under Cloud of Love Affair
The county mourns after W C Van Gilder hanged himself Friday near the old Horace Norton place near Glenwood. His mother, left alone, is supported as neighbors recall his odd mind, past service as a drummer boy in the Spanish American War, and a pattern of failed romances. He was 30, buried Sunday at the Methodist church with Rev Ward officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. van Gilder
van Gilders
Horace Norton
Sam Vinton
Henry Ranne
Norton
John Gobble
Will Emerick
Gobble
Bushnell
Malvern
Whitnall
Hastings
Edwards
van Gilder
Glenwood
Lincoln
State Instition
Havelock
Nebraska
Hammond
Louisiana
Methodist Church
Ward
Memorial Service Planned by Hillsdale I C O F Lodge
Members of the I C O F of Hillsdale lodge hold memorial services next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the M E church conducted by Rev Peter Jacobs. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale Lodge
M. E. Church
Peter, Jacobs
Visitors Firemen's Hall Opens For Fourth Day
For Visitors The Firemen's hall known as Robinson's hall will be open all day the Fourth for visitors to deposit and leave their baskets and other articles. Everyone is welcome to use this free hall. Northern Iowa reports say birds are eating ripe cherries quickly. Mosquito nets cow bells and scarecrows fail to deter them, depressing fruit men. It seems Glenwood may stage an apple carnival this autumn to reduce surplus in advertising.
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Iowa
Glenwood
Shelton to Europe For a year President Shelton takes leave
President C. E. Shelton, formerly of Glenwood and now head of Simpson College, has been granted a year off to tour England and Europe with the European summer school. He will teach European history and government during lectures across Paris Milan Venice Florence Rome and London from June 20 to August 28. He will be joined by his wife and son Whitford after the summer, with travels continuing through the British Isles France Germany and possibly Italy. He resumes duties in September 1907.
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Glenwood
C. E. Shelton
Methodist College
Indianola
Simpson College
England
Europe
Shelton
Paris
Milan
Venice
Florence
Rome
London
Whitford
Drake Law School
British Isles
France
Italy
Germany
Plan to insure deposits discussed at state bankers meeting
D. L. Heinsheimer and H. A. French attended the state bankers association meeting in Cedar Rapids. Heinsheimer’s proposal to insure bank deposits amid possible bank failures stirred interest again this year. The Iowa association president urged action, and the committee gave its favorable report. Heinsheimer was named a delegate to the national association meeting in St. Louis this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Heinsheimer
H. A. French
State Bankers’ Association
Cedar Rapids
Heinsheimer
Iowa Association
National Association
St. Louis
Facing Cherries by H Peters Delights Market
H Peters from his nearby fruit farm presents a basket of faced cherries that appear stemmed with the top cherries showing full display. On the Omaha market faced cherries fetch five cents more per basket than those tumbled loosely. A week of sun and cool winds promises a good crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Peters
Mr. Peters
Omaha
Ditch Work Advances as Contractors Hire Dredge
Seth Dean assists in smoothing Keg Creek work while Harrison County duties grow. A Vanderpool contracts Bert Bushnell to haul a dredge from Missouri, expected next week. About 30,000 yards remain to be removed from an 78,000 yard estimate, with completion likely by September amid dusty streets and shifting Glenwood progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Dean
Harrison County
A. Vanderpool
Bert Bushnell
Missouri
Sun Shines Bright on Old Kentucky Home in Courier Journal
Excerpt from Louisville Courier-Journal Home Coming edition recounts ex-Kentuckians returning to birthplaces in Kentucky. Jake Sherfey notes thousands from the north flocking to the state. cover image features Colonel greeting Jake at the southern home porch with family nearby. Tom Murphy also referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Sherfey
Louisville, Courier-Journal
Jake
Tom Murphy
State Fair Premiums at Iowa Fair Spark Rivalry
Premiums attract attention across farming and home circles with cash awards for best farm products and kitchen goods. Top prizes include 200 for best stock and corn judge, 50 for best corn, 5 for boys best ear of corn, 5 for yeast bread for girls, plus cash premiums on all state produced entries. Entries open to all. request lists and blanks from Secretary J. C. Simpson in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Simpson
Des Moines
Also Mentioned on This Page
NEW Carnegie Public Library
Supt. Mogridge
Boston
W. H. C. Smith
Godfrey, Ill
Charles Bernstein
N. Y
A. C. Rogers
Faribault, Minn
O’may
State Institution
Bower Bros
Hillsdale
Cherries
Heg Creek
Vine Street
Kentucky
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