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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
2
The column notes the Mineola saloon closing while recounting a string of local events. It mentions Stephen A Douglas’s son dying in Chicago, a debate between George Rinehart and Late Young, minor street clashes, hospital care for Gittena in Atlantic, and school board actions at Winthrop including recess restoration and staff appointments. Bourke Cochran praises Taft as the strongest presidential candidate.
The piece argues there is no danger of William Jennings Bryan being elected. It cites grounds for confidence, noting doubts only among some groups. It predicts Bryan could win Nevada Idaho Montana Utah and possibly Delaware, but will struggle in the southern states and some midwestern ones.
Southwestern Iowa items note Shenandoah banks and Afton opera house openings, plus local events. Bedford speaker Hon Geo Clark, Gov Cummins and Col Hepburn in Lamona, and a Nodaway river Q line wreck with no serious injuries. Montgomery court was brief. Treynor forms Mercantile Co. Elliott revival conversions reach 35. fish hatchery shipments to Summit Lake Creston. Harley Bright of Shenandoah shot Esther Cook and killed himself. Knoxville arrest and Sidney escape cited.
Local items note an art exhibit at the library from November 1 to 11 and a Wednesday talk by Hon Geo W Clark the republican lieutenant governor candidate. AML A Hacking travelled to Sidney and Hamburg to visit his daughter and friends. Invitations announce a Friday afternoon event by Mrs Fay Wright in honor of Mrs Harvey of South Dakota. Mr and Mrs E M Carey and Mr and Mrs J A Robinson of Red Oak plan to attend the Cary anniversary observance with C J Cary.
A sequence of social events at Glenwood sites delighted guests including Mrs M I L and Mrs De F M McClusky. Notable gatherings honored friends from Oa Towa with a Kensington theme, featuring about thirty or more attendees, and a later afternoon gathering with Miss Miupian Ridgeway and sister guests. A concluding Saturday program included Mrs Neils and Mrs Sone and a cordial send-off, with plans for further entertainments at the McClusky home and other locations.
Sunday services across churches feature sermons on salvation and knowledge from Bible verses. Morning Bible school and evening studies invite all church members to join, with topics on redemption time and ethical oaths, led by Pastor Siplis and Fred Workman.
Clarence L. Jones and Miss Hisa V. Ewing were married Wednesday Oct 21 1908 at 6 PM by Rev J O Staples at the Record home. Seventy guests attended as Verna Record served as bridesmaid. reception featured two courses and music. Afterward the couple departed for Omaha to catch No 18 to Los Angeles with plans to visit Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City and San Bernardino before Nov 15 at 946 Sunbury Street LA.
Plaintiffs claim absolute ownership of complex land parcels in Mills County Iowa described by section township and range and alleys. Defendants and all claimants are notified that the suit seeks adjudication of ownership based on adverse possession and various historical deeds and entries relating to St Mary and surrounding additions.
The petition seeks to quiet title to multiple parcels in sections of the township and county described, with various deeds and patent interests traced from state and federal sources. A court hearing is set for November 2, 1908, in Genoa County, with default judgments possible if respondents fail to appear by noon.
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