Emerson Area News Roundup Amid Church, Stock and Travel
Rev and Mrs Linn attended a Presbytery meeting in Corning. MS Evans returned from a visit with his father in Decora Illinois. A girl baby arrived April 18 at the Bert Davis home near Climax. Electric road talk from Red Oak to Des Moines interests Emerson area. Miss Hattie Gwathmey takes a Drexel shoe company collector post. Clarence Whitaker captured six wolves for a $12 bounty. Recorders visited from Glenwood. Thirteen stock cars shipped to Chicago with Lakin Cross Shook Hulteen and Smith as consignors. Ernest Draheim Jr plus others shipped hogs. W Douglass returned from Omaha. rain in Central City. Homer Huntsman now a licensed operator at Creston, duties as freight clerk in Glenwood. Ruth Shattuck’s funeral held after death from meningitis. buried in Emerson. Hair switches advertised by Miss Noonan. stock car entries by Plumb and Parker. May Paul leaves for New York to resume teaching in East Side Jewish quarter. George Hyans returns from West Virginia with niece Winnie Bonar for summer. Fred Huntsman heads to Sheridan then California. Alf Huntsman in Glenwood. J A Stonebraker sights western Nebraska. Rey Hayes of MBE hospitalizing for eye trouble. expected absent weeks. J J Elkin of Massena visits Henderson to manage Clara Davis millinery. noted administrator appointed for estate. Large funeral attendance for Thomas Triplett at Christian church. Modern Woodmen pallbearers named. Triplett carried $2000 policy split to both parents.
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Linn
Corning
MS Evans
Decora
Bert Davis
Climax
Emerson
Red Oak
Des Moines
East End
Hattie Gwathmey
Thomson & Belden
Omaha
Drexel Shoe Company
Clarence Whitaker
Recorder
Clyde Rhoads
Glenwood
Chicago
GE Lakin
Geo Cross
J A Shook
Emil Hulteen
James Smith
Ernest Draheim Jr
W . Douglass
Douglass
Central City
Homer Huntsman
Creston
Ruth
Will Shattuck
Baptist’ Church
Web
Hills
M A Plumb
George Parker
Fred Greig
Clarence Dorr
Carson Plumb
May Paul
New York City
George Hyans
West Virginia
Wthel Bonar
Fred Huntsman
Sheridan
Wyo
California
Alf Huntsman
J A Stonebraker
Nebraska
Hugh Anderson
Rey F M Hayes
MBE
Rey Hayes
Henderson Ledger Roundup of Local noted visitors and events
Henderson residents saw a stream of travelers and local notables recently including J H Oliver on business to Glenwood visiting his sister near Malvern. H G Fowler of Idaho Springs Mining, JS Willard host. Measles and mumps troubled Farm Creek school closure followed by Charles Wilkinson regaining town access. An unusually large stock shipment to Chicago left Henderson with Greig Maynes and Stewart loading two cars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H Oliver
Glenwood
Malvern
Congressman Smith
Duke
United States
H G Fowler
John ’S Mining Company
Idaho Springs
Henderson
JS Willard
Sam Webster
Rollins Coppock
George Wilson
Creston
Rey Miller
The
Christian Church
JW Triplett
Yuma Cole
Farm Creek
Charles Wilkinson
Rev Noe
Atlantic
Leon
Chicago
James Greig
John Maynes
Thomas Stewart
Hastings News Roundup Highlights Cattle Shipments and Local Events
Hastings notes show 60 men laying 85 pound steel between here and Malvern for two weeks. KC Robbins and others shipped 11 cattle cars. Visitors include James Shields and Ruth from Emerson, with Tampa, Idaho as future home. Knights of Pythias plan to enlarge rooms to an opera hall for entertainments and public uses. Hastings school aims to close May 15 with commencement on May 14 and four graduates delivering orations. Small barn for sale also announced in a classifieds note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey MR Talley
Chicago
Robbins
Burlington
Hastings
Here
Malvern
James Shields
Ruth
Emerson
J B Hicks
Sevral
Tampa
Idaho
David Trenderson
Bennett
Neb
Robert Stall
McDonough
L KE Mason
G D Kelfer
J T Robbins
O M Warfield
Wm Dimmitt
Ben Shaw
Creston
Underwood
Andrew Wearin
James
South Omaha
Embert Peterson
Council Bluffs
Frank Cary
Prof Tipple
Prescott
Will Young
Emmet Fisher
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Thomas Young
Tom
Missouri
Court Adjourns to Tuesday May 19 in Glenwood
Judge Thornell adjourns district court at Glenwood to Tuesday May 19, when the jury will return and several cases, including the Pony Creek ditch matter, will be heard. The three week break helps farmers advance corn planting while a Glassgow of court actions plays out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornell
Glenwood
Pony Creek
Court House Improvement in Mills County Discussion
Rumor points to possible vote on a new Mills County court house after the Board chose to enlarge the current building’s north side. Some citizens question the enlargement, preferring a referendum first, though the Board cites urgent needs for extra office space and secure storage for records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Residents debate timing for court house decision
The speakers state they have no disposition to press a vote now and would welcome shifting responsibility to the public if there is strong demand for a referendum on building a new courthouse versus enlarging the existing one. They propose letting the people decide when the time is right.
Red Oak Promoters Back Plan for 107 Mile Electric Rail
A Red Oak firm the Red Oak and Northeastern Interurban Promotion Co formed last Tuesday to build an electric railway from Red Oak to Des Moines via Grant Fontanelle Greenfield Stuart Adel Waukee and Des Moines. The 107 mile line aims to connect several southwest towns with Des Moines amid growing regional interest. Nearby Creston and Tabor Council Bluffs projects exist with Creston Des Moines via Winterset and the east sees rapid electric rail expansion. a Chicago to New York trip was completed almost entirely by electric lines in seven days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak & Northeastern Interurban Promotion Co
Red Oak
Des Moines
Grant
Fontanelle
Greenfield
Stuart
Adel
Waukee
H. H. Deemer
H. C. Houghton
Thomas Grifith
O. J. Gibson
D. B. Miller
A. R. Tracy
M. N. Spencer
Wm. Thomas
M. Ei. Fisher
Gordon Hayes
Wm Cochrane
Ji. M. Carey
Paul P. Clark
Samuel Payne
L. D. Ashby
Wm. Bell
Creston
Winterset
Town
Tabor
Council Bluffs
Chicago
New York
Destructive Tornado Sweeps Mississippi Valley
A severe wind event last Friday swept the Mississippi valley from the Dakotas to the Gulf, with the worst damage in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. Nearly four hundred people were killed and over one thousand injured, most fatalities in Mississippi and Louisiana. Eastern Iowa reported heavy rainfall accompanying the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Dakotas
Gulf
Louisiana
Alabama
Georgia
Iowa
Japs in Queen Mills
The Maviern Leader reports J A Stonebraker of Anderson township keeps a Japanese cook and handyman who plans to stay long term with his wife and baby moving to a cottage beside Stonebraker’s house. I C Robins also employs a Japanese worker for housekeeping and they appear satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maviern
J. A. Stonebraker
Anderson Township
Omaha
Matrimonial Matters in Glenwood Anoint Colfax Marriages
Announcements report Fred A. Russell and Grace Greenhill wed in Colfax Washington on April 22. Russell, a Glenwood native and Wheeler Motter store manager, has ties to Colfax and Des Moines connections. Ruth Wilkinson, formerly of Indianola College, will wed Frank Luffington of Glenwood on May 20. Ruth is Judge Wilkinson’s daughter, and Frank is G R Burlington’s eldest son, living with his father in Murphy Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Fred A. Russell
Grace Greenhill
Colfax
Wash
A. J. Russell
Washington
St. Joe
Wheeler & Motter
Tha Des Moines
Ruth Wilkinson
Indianola College
Frank Luffington
Judge Wilkinson
Des Moines
Frank
G. R. Burlington
Murphy
Idaho
All Kinds of Cement Work by E B Barber
Advertisement for cement work by E B Barber offering all cement services in Glenwood Finia and Tah him A. The terse line notes contractor services and suggests location coverage, indicating a small local business card style notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. EB. Barber
Glenwood
Finia
Odd Fellows Celebrate 89th Anniversary in Glenwood
The Mills county Odd Fellows visited Glenwood for the 89th anniversary of Odd Fellowship in America drawing about 85 visiting brothers plus Glenwood members. Delegations from Malvern Hastings Henderson Strahan Tabor Hillsdale Silver City Pacific Junction attended with 450 total members. The day featured a public program, music, addresses by Grand Master L. W. Smith and Rev. J. O. Staples, and a grand Rebecca night with tableaux and a goat skit. Andrew Schappel and Mike Miller noted as senior members. E F Landon unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Mills County
Glenwood
Glenwood Lodge
Odd Fellowship In America
Malvern
Hastings
Henderson
Strahan
Tabor
Hillsdale
Silver City
Pacific Junction
Pacific Junction Lodge
Opera House
Plimpton
Peter Jacobs
L. W. Smith
Des Moines
J. O. Staples
Angel
Jacob
Rebecca
Rebecca Goat
Andrew Schappel
Mike Miller
Queen Mills
E. F. Landon
Increased pension for widows and dependents announced
The pension rate for widows, dependents, and helpless children will rise to 12 dollars per month under the 1908 act, effective from enactment. No new application is needed. the higher sum will be included in the next quarterly payment upon receipt of the voucher. Holders should keep their current pension certificate until the pension agent requests its return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Woman Taken to Council Bluffs for Insanity Review
Mrs. C. O. McQuay of Silver City was brought to Glenwood for examination before the board of insanity. This was the second time her case had been considered, but the board did not deem it serious enough to commit her at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. McQoay
Silver City
Glenwond
Board of Insanity
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Noonan
J J Elkin
Massena
Clara Davis
Thomas Triplett
Woodman Lodge
Grant Hockenberry
Chas Swaney
Gcn Morford
J MJ Parker
Wm Gain
Elmer Evans
Charles Greig
John Sayre
Kansas
Denver
Eugene Crouse
Dodge
Helen Mason
Luther Burbank
Anna Peterson
Jennie Priest
Stone Face
Nellie Alfrey
N. T. Bradway
Tribune
Sawyer
Glenwood Canning Company
5S. I. Sawyer
L. EB. Williams
Williams
H. B. Cheney
Thorne
C. E. Bruen
L. 8. Robinson
C. W. Black
Des Moines Canning Company
L. B Williams
John N. Baldwin
B. Wadsworth
Council Bluns
Lewis
Elizabeth Davis
J. W. Miller
Stillsdale
Amanda Norris
Rachel C. Nesbit
Henry Lidgett
John Pullman
Chas. Brown
W. J. Hamilton
York, Neb
Dora J. Hamilton
Helmouth Bauer
Mary Peterson
Martin Nehe
Mac Rdamy
George
Amos Dean
O. V
Electric Railroad Matters
Frank Buffington
Odd Fellows At
Council Bluffis
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