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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
1
Senator Allison died at his home in Dubuque on Tuesday afternoon. Governor Cumming, at Lake Forest, refused to confirm plans to seek the unexpired Senate term ending March 4, 1909, saying timber exists but offering no candidacy details.
The Iowa governor spoke about filling the U S Senate vacancy immediately citing the legislature's timing as unable to elect a successor in time and praised the late rival's service while hinting at his own bid for the seat He suggested Lieutenant Governor Warren Garst would be the option if he resigned and expressed confidence that a legislature majority would support his candidacy for the term beginning March 4 1909
Little Georgie Barkus fell from a tree behind the Methodist parsonage while playing Saturday evening. He landed with force and broke his left arm in two places above the wrist. Dr. Scott Sza8 attended and set the limb. He is under the paumetances but should recover as well as possible.
Mr Geneker notes that over 76 percent of the publicity allocation goes to newspapers with moving algas receiving the next preference. He asserts the approach demonstrates no mistake in directing the bulk of the appropriation to newspapers, citing the New York Telegraph.
Stockholders of Mills County Chautauquas Association are urged to attend the annual meeting at the Opéra house in Malvern on Tuesday August 1 at ten o clock. Directors for the coming year will be chosen and criticism or commendations welcomed to improve the event. The News State Fair program promises special children's free admission on Saturday August 22 and a full six day racing program. Stock judging ponies and college scholarship contests for boys and girls highlight the week with pavilion night shows and prize winning animals vaudeville. Excursion rates to the Iowa State Fair make attendance easy.
Record of instruments filed in Mills County Iowa from July 25 to August 1 1908 reported by Mills County Abstract Co Glenwood. Entries include W H Raton from C and H Swanson on Emerson lots 492 493. G W Holdrege on land in sections 23 and 22. J S Harris et al to E C Dear dor et al. sheriff transfers to C B Christy. C Schroeder to L W Biche lots 2 3 block 8 Mineola. H F Pierce to G W Holdrege. sheriff transfers to J S Skadan. B Rhode to Gertrude A Wortman. Johnson Rhode to swedish land. H W Binder Co to Connall Bluts Savings Bank mortgage. Harrison to H Yann. J M King to R R Plarson et al. L Knoeffler to D U Sweet.
In Harlan, Nonpareili Merchants warn of a Limburger cheese shortage causing concern. Fragmentary text hints at a few dozen cows and men, with references to infection and delayed shipments, suggesting potential supply disruption and rising prices.
The Mills County Central Fair enters its 34th year with large live stock and top racing. About 100 horses compete in fast races despite light rain, and entries filled Tuesday as President Sherman Jones and Secretary W G Williams handled duties well. Swine exhibitors Ed Califf Malvern and R R Laughlin Turbogene led with several top placements, while cattle showed fine Shorthorns led by George H White with Queen Milla genetics. Horse classes, especially drafts, drew strong entries from George Schurr, Normans, Clark Hilton, Ross Summers, and others with quality mares and colts on display.
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