Widen Old Pony Creek Ditch Plan Progress
County Board edges toward widening and dredging the Pony Creek ditch to 100 feet, moving the west levee 48 feet and costing about 20,000. Surveyor Smith to review curve removals. August 12 meeting to set tax levy. Burlington road reps agree to lengthen bridges to 100 feet each, totaling 16,000. Ditch capacity rises to 852 cubic feet per second, enough to avert future floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony Creek
Smith
Burlington Road
K. G
Oak Township
Saloon Action In Mineola Leads to Fines and Suit
An Anti Saloon League agent prompted detentions in Mineola last week. Ferdinand Kuhl and J Pireman were arraigned in Silver City on illegal liquor sale charges, fined 75 dollars plus costs, which they paid. A equity petition seeks to bar Ferdinand Suhl and Olaus Schroeder from selling liquor on Mineola premises as a nuisance. Plaintiff is J K Karts, Silver City city marshal, with M S Odle representing the league from Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Anti-Saloon League
Mineola
Silver City
Ferdinand Kuhl
J. Pireman
G. M. Agan
Liguor
District Court
Davis
Equity
Merdinand
M. 8. Odle
The
Antisaloon League
Des Moines
Library Hours Change During Chautauqua Week
During chautauqua the Glenwood library will be open only in the mornings at the regular hours to 11 30. Beginning Thursday of this week and for the remainder of August the library will not be open in the afternoons.
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Glenwood
Fire destroys hay crop and shed in Hay County
Hay County attorney E. Starbuck suffered total loss of his hay crop and a large hay shed last Friday afternoon. The fire’s origin remains a mystery as neighbors noticed the blaze shortly after it started.
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E. Starbuck
Fire destroys barn and hay shed near Glenwood
Mrs Starbuck started the incident and telephoned the county attorney at the courthouse. Ernest DeLash drove to the scene one mile west of Glenwood in an auto. A livery fight aimed to save the barn and other buildings. About fourteen tons of hay burned. hay shed hay were uninsured while the barn and other structures were insured. The act is described as an unkind caper of Sate.
Insane Couple on Farm Near Silver City Isolated
Saturday a husband and wife, Mr and Mrs Hartje, were seen as insane by the insanity commissioners after sheriff and deputies brought them from Trenry Sartje's farm two miles southeast of Silver City. Mrs Hartje was ordered to Clarinda hospital and sent there Sunday. Mr Hartje released on a 30 day trial as the family, with two children aged 18 and 10, endures a strained home life with the wife exhibiting delusions and setting fire to clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linville
Dalton
Trenry Sartje
Silver City
Wiartje
Glenwood
Hartje
Clarinda Hospital
Hot and Dry Weather Across Mills County
Yesterday the Omaha weather bureau reported 96 degrees in the shade, with Andrew Schappel’s Glennwood reading slightly differently. Four weeks of hot, dry conditions have limited rain for most of the county, though a light shower occurred early last week in the east end. Corn on poorer soil suffers without rain, while haying and threshing benefit from the dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Omaha
Andrew Schappel
Glennwood
Mills County
Mass Meeting Called on Missouri River Levee Project
Harvey Dean, chairman of the special committee, announces another mass meeting of citizens interested in building the Missouri river levee. It will be held next Friday at 2 o clock in the K P hall at Pacific Junction. The committee plans a trip across the river to Hobo Island to inspect an alleged new channel. They will report conditions found and emphasize the importance of strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Dean
Missouri River
K.P
Wacific Junction
Hobo Island
Road Petition Rejected by County Board in Glenwood
The County Board meeting in Glenwood rejected a petition for a new road in Indian Creek township. The M. I. Harover road would start at the southwest corner of section 14 and run two miles north with a quirk east jog at the end of the first half mile. Numerous residents opposed the plan and the Board sided with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Indian Creek Township
Weeds Cut for Chantauqua Opens Next Saturday
The people of Glenwood are urged to clean up before the Weeds Chantauqua. Strangers and visiting friends will be in the city, so un sightly weeds should be moved from sidewalks streets and vacant lots. Rank growth and dust foul clothing. act now to improve the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantauqua
Glenwood
Foley's Kidney Remedy A Boon to the Elderly
An elderly readers note promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as a boon to aged people. It claims the tonic stimulates urinary organs corrects irregularities and tones the system. The testimonial cites A J Howe of Glenwood as endorsing the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. J. Howe
Glenwood
In Memoriam On Death and the Silent Gate
Fragmentary verse by Fram Terrisyen contemplating death and memory. A speaker seeks peace and hints at spirits haunting silence, doubt near the threshold, and listening at the gates as imagination and conscience mingle with the living.
Memorial notice for Mrs. Maria Bradway of Glenwood Iowa
Mrs. Maria M. Bradway died July 30 1908 in Glenwood Iowa at about 5 24 a m at age 78 after a long quiet decline from old age. Born July 1880 in Greensburg Indiana she was the eldest daughter of Nelson Lathrop and a devoted mother whose life centered on self sacrifice charity and faith. The funeral was held August 1 at Glenwood Methodist with Rev C M Ward officiating and musical tributes. she left a lasting memory of kindness and resilience.
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Maria M. Bradway
Glenwood
Iowa
Sone
Greensburg
Indiana
Nelson Tathrop
Vermont
Kentucky
Nelson Lathrop
Sidney
Lathrop Fay
Mo. Lathrop
Mt. Peasant
Burkett Mrs Henry Wy. Burkett dies in Springfield
Mrs Henry Wy Burkett, aged 77, longtime Mills County resident, died Tuesday night at the home of her daughter in Springfield after pernicious anemia. Funeral held Friday at Hivelock with Rev Staples and Rev Tingley officiating. She was born March 7, 1848 in Missouri and came to Mills County in 1835. Survived by husband and eight children. two unable to attend.
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Henry Wy. Burkett
TE. Feltham
Springfield
Glenwood
Hivelock
J. QO. Staples
Funeral for Mrs. Elsie Edmands in Springfield
Mrs. Elsie Edmands died after illness and funeral services were held in Springfield. Surviving relatives include her sister Mrs. Ann Reeve and numerous children and siblings in Illinois Nebraska Kansas and California. Names listed include Himer J. Burkett Lincoln Senator from Nebraska Wm H Burkett Herman Ned Mrs J L Weltham Mrs CGH Edmands and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Edmands
Springfield
Ann Reeve
Himer J. Burkett
Lincoln
Nebraska
W. TI
Reeve
Scherer
Los Angeles
Wm. H. Burkett
Herman
Ned
J. IL Weltham
CG. HH
Edmands
H.R. Merrick
Glenwood
Trussell BE
Burkett
Auburn
Marion
Kisworth Kerney
Malvern
Perry Kerney
Carson
George Thayer
Oakland
Henry Lyons
J. S. Burkett
Kansas
Mrs Tlarriet Miser Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Tlarriet Miser died Monday at 6 am at the home of her daughter Mrs W H Doyle four miles south of Glenwood after a four day illness from acute stomach trouble with organic heart disease. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Wednesday at the daughter’s home conducted by Rev J C Harris of the Glenwood Christian church. Burial in Glenwood cemetery. Born December 21 1886 she was nearly 72 and a native of Ohio. Survived by three children two residing at Glenwood Mrs Doyle and Charles Binkley. A son Idd Karns postmaster and editor of the Newkirk News resides in Newkirk Okla. He is from her first husband. She was sister to HW OC Watkins formerly of Glenwood now in Woodlawn Cal and three sisters in California Mrs Pena Lougenour Mrs Nannie Lehriner and Mrs Rachel Gershan.
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J. C. Harris
Glenwood
Idd Karns
Mills County
Newkirk
Okla
Post, Traster
Newkirk News
HW. OC. Watkins
Woodlawn
Cal
Triee
California
Pena Lougenour
Nannie Lehriner
Rachel Gershan
Death of Mrs Mary Ann Cook at Matte South Dakota
Mary Ann Cook, oldest sister of Ted and Matt Sivers, died this morning in Matte South Dakota. Remains to be brought to Glenwood for burial. Funeral planned at the Ted Sivers home next Thursday morning. Husband of the deceased was brought to Glenwood about six months ago.
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Ted
Matt Sivers
Mary Ann Cook
Matte
South Dakota
Glenwood
Ted Sivers
Base Ball Bubbles at Glenwood Park Thriller
A good crowd watched the Leans and Iats in a decisive Thursday game at Glenwood athletic park. The Leans won 11 to 10, with the three games so far identical in score except for the Wats holding the home runs in one.
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Glenwood Athletic Park
Wats
Malvern Fair Plans and Local Updates
Malvern residents are urged to attend the daily fair, which concludes on Friday. Dr and Mrs Scott returned Friday from Lake Okoboji. Wyanker Hendricks and family left Tuesday for a three week outing at the same lake. An 8 pound boy was born last Wednesday at the Bred Mefarland home. J D Robbins bought the Henry Viner property in Malvern and will move from Hastings on Sept 1, paying 3700. Viner bought the Ralph Goodrich property for 2250 to build a new residence. Mrs Henry Campbell and children were bruised in a runaway last Wednesday. the baby suffered a broken leg after being thrown from the carriage.
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Ralph Goodrich
Henry Campbell
Campbell
Cupid Busy Wedding in Shenandoah and Nearby Areas
The Shenandoah Sentinel reports a home wedding of Grace Aikins and John A McCluskey on July 25 at 4 pm on 4th Avenue Shenandoah with Rev Allen Judd officiating. The bride wore white messaline and the couple planned a post September 15 home reception in Glenwood. Additional brief notices mention a Castings wedding of Mary J and Trosmer G Parker, a Bartlett area license leading to marriage for Marion Racobs and Dollie Statler, and marriages of Richard T Fisher and Mrs A J Bane of Pacific Junction.
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Shenandoah Sentinel Post
McCluskey-Aikins
Grace Aikins
Thomas Aikins
John A. McCluskey
4Th Avenue
Allen Judd
Des Moines
Shenandoah
Proom
Glenwood
Margaret Atkins
Maimie Pace
Fiebach
Grace McDonough
Mendelsohn
Pierce Thompson Smith
Claude IT. Smith
Denver
M. If. McClukey
F. M. McCluskey
Grace McDonoug
Lastings
Mabel McCormick
Tabor
Albert.iebsach
Cleveland
Samuel McCluskey
Maryville
Burlington Station
Chicago
Detroit
Mackinac
G. C. Chapin
Mary J
Trosmer G. Parker
M. BR. Talley
J. C. Parker
Mastings
Richard T. Fisher
A. J. Bane
Pacific Junction
Conneil Blutis
Huffman and Healer Wed in Glenwood Marriage License
A marriage license was issued on Saturday to H. W. Huffman and Miss Eunice Healer, both of Glenwood, authorizing their wedding in the local area.
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H. W. Huffman
Miss Eunice Healer
Glenwood
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Wemoriam
Pice
UW. WG. Bradway
Mt. Pleasant
Mark Radway
Chester County
Pennsylvania
Pacific City
N. T. Treadway
Mary BK. Chambers
Clara Matthews
Antler
Borth Dakota
C. M. Ward
Glenwood Methodist Church
Cor
Messrs
W. N. Jiyers
L. A. Hower
C. P. Wale
Messrs. I
Frank Goodlell
W.C. Gilige
OH. Marsh
F. T. Wallace
A. L. Carson
Wro. Fé, Uw, Burkett
N. T. Bradway
Tribune
Harriet Weiser
Cupid
McCluskey
Aikins
Parker-Chapin
Racobs
Statler
Marion Racobs
Dollie Statler
Bartlett
A. H. Briggs
W. W. Jacobs
Alex Statler
Huffman
Hooker
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