Deaths From Nearby Farms and Homes In Iowa Territory
Abner Ewing, a well known farmer near Henderson in Anderson township, died at a hospital in Omaha after surgery. Tuberculosis of the stomach given as cause. Funeral at Wesley Chapel, Rev. M. R. Talley presiding. burial in Chapel cemetery. He was about 4 years old and survived by wife and several children. Miss Elda Badham, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Badham, died at home near Henderson after two weeks illness from liver issues. A music teacher with pupils in Dimerson and Henderson, funeral at Latter Day Saints church led by Elder Joseph Arbor. James C. Ralston, 58 or 458 years? died near Emerson after diabetes. autopsy by local doctors confirmed diagnosis. Florence, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lett of Malvern, died of cholera infantum. remains sent to Triplett, Missouri. Mrs. Mary Ann Cook born in Lincolnshire, England in 1842 died in 1908 after emigrating to Glenwood, Iowa area with parents in 1849.
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Abner Ewing
Henderson
Anderson Township
Omaha
Ife
Wesley Chapel
M. R. Talley
Chapel
Wearin
Elda Badham
A. Badham
Dimerson
Latter Day Saints Church
Joseph Arbor
Independence
James C. Ralston
Clifford Said
Emerson
Sle
W. A. Merritt
Florence
Mary Ann Cook
Manthrop
Lincolnshire
England
America
Mrs. Sivers
Glenwood
Iowa
Widow Lily Cook Lived In Nebraska And Dakotas
Lily Cook married Joseph Cook in 1862 and moved from Pottawattamie County to Wayne County Nebraska in 1888 then Platte South Dakota. She had four children four survive two sons John Cook and Edward Cook. She died after 1908 with funeral Aug. 6 held at her brother Ted Sivers home near Glenwood.
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Joseph Cook
Pottawattamie County
Lily Overman
John 1
Cook
Platte
Oak
Edward Cook
Brookings
S. Dak
Wayne County
Nebraska
Ted Sivers
Glenwood
L. D. Brainerd
West Liberty
Divorce petition and liquor permit request surface in local notices
Mrs Anna L Shepard of Center township through Genung and Genung files for divorce from T L Shepard alleging desertion after a July 1904 Red Oak marriage. She seeks child custody return to maiden name Anna Knight and removal of remarriage restrictions. J B McLennon of Red Cross Drug Co Glenwood seeks district court permit to sell intoxicating liquor for lawful purposes.
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Anna L. Shepard
Center Township
Genung
T. L. Shepard
Red Oak
Anna L. Knight
J. 8. McLennon
Red Cross Drug Company
The
Wilson Drug Company
Glenwood
District Court
No Opponent for Eugene Woodruff in Fifteenth Judicial Race
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil reports Eugene Woodruff of Glenwood as the likely sole Republican candidate for judge of the Fifteenth Judicial District to succeed Judge N W Macy. Democratic withdrawal of Frank Tamisiea of Missouri Valley leaves the party without a candidate and leaders doubt anyone could be secured to oppose Woodruff.
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Council Bluffs
Eugene 8
Woodruff
Glenwood
Fifteenth Judicial
N. W. Macy
Frank Tamisiea
Missouri Valley
S. B. Wadsworth
Democratic Judicial Committee
Woodrutt
Land Sale Near Emerson At $10,000 For 80 Acres
On Saturday Charles Lakin bought 80 acres located a mile northeast of Emerson in section 4 for 10000 dollars. The land, valued at 125 dollars an acre, shows few improvements beyond a corn crib and windmill. The purchase doubles a prior 62.50 per acre valuation from eight years ago by Mr. Vance.
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Emerson
Charles
Lakin
Dudiance
Vance
Prophet Elisha Starbuck Forecasts Rain Revival
A Tribune report recalls Elisha Starbuck Glenwood county attorney and self styled prophet who predicted rain before morning. After a four week dry spell rain arrived last night proving his forecast true and revival of the thirsty land is hoped for.
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Elisha Starbuck
Glenwood
Tribune
Turned Em Down At Beloit Wedding License
A Beloit couple named only as a man and woman, both about 30, sought a marriage license but were not identified. Clerk F H Davis refused to issue the license due to lack of identification, leaving the wedding plans pending.
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F. H. Davis
Beloit
Xun
Sold Life Cheap at Hastings Free Show Tragedy
Ernest Heath, the young man who slid on a wire through a burning hoop at Hastings, had previously collected from spectators. An inventory after the fatal act shows 73 cents in the crowd fund, underscoring the price of a life.
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Ernest Heath
Hastings
Glenwood Chautauqua Thrives in Fifth Session
The Glenwood chautauqua enters its fifth session with strong attendance and favorable weather after last night's rain cooled the air. Lectures by Rev. I. J. Wickersham, performances by Ferguson's Jubilee Singers, and moving pictures draw crowds as the schedule for Wednesday through Sunday unfolds with speakers Col. Geo W. Clark, Hon. Claude Porter, cartoonist Ross Crane, and the Innes Band among the highlights. The event emphasizes quality oratory and cultural offerings, with daily programs and continued moving pictures.
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Ferguson
Jubilee Singers
Hon
Geo. W. Clark
Ross Crane
Four Men Return From Auto Trip Without Incident
Leaving Glenwood Sunday morning August 2 the four men reached Okoboji by Wednesday at 10. Albert Heinsheimer and John Johnson returned last night while Ernest De Lashmutt stays a few days longer with his machine. All praise Ernest for handling the auto and the trip was made without a break.
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Glenwood
Okoboji
Albert Heinsheimer
John Johnson
Ernest de Lashmutt
Ernest
Tabor dominates Malvern fair baseball games
Tabor swept three games at the Malvern fair winning 11 to 1 over Thurman and 6 to 0 against Malvern while Blanchard finished fourth. Tabor earned first prize, Thurman$80, Malvern$60, Blanchard$40. Glenwood hosts next week with Aug 18–19 tournament offering $260.
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Malvern Fair
Thurman
Blanchard
Tabor
Malvern
Tod
Malvren
Oaly
Running Horse Poisoned At Malvern Fair
At the Malvern fair last week Scout a fast horse owned by L A Miller of Wymore Nebraska was poisoned Wednesday night and died Thursday at 2 PM. The rival accused remains at large. Miller had owned Scout two weeks and paid 600. J G Wallace of Wymore rode the Miller horse in the novelty race. Wallace was also mauled in a drunken row Wednesday night and may have been doped whiskey to hinder Thursday’s race. Two fighters were fined by Mayor Whitfield.
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Scout
L. A. Miller
Wymore
Neb
Miller
J. G. Wallace
Miller Horses
Wallace
Whitfield
Okoboji Trip Dust and Mud Delay Glenwood Visit
Dr F M McCluskey and Homer Daniel returned by train to Glenwood from Lake Okoboji where they stayed with Ernest DeLashmutt and his auto party last week. The journey was plagued by dust and mud with rain in northern Iowa. The party faced a storm and road conditions worsened near Odebolt before continuing home.
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F. M. McCluskey
Homer Daniel
Glenwood
Lake Okoboji
Ernest DeLashmutt
Dennison
Iowa
Odebolt
Twisted Tom Hall Hurt by Huge Carp Attack
Glenwood veteran fisherman Thomas L. Hall and his son Rolly fished in Nishua river at White Cloud. After landing a large carp, a sudden strike by the fish twisted Tom's arm severely, leaving it badly swollen though the fish was finally secured.
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Thomas L. Hall
Glenwood
Rolly
Nishua
White Cloud
Tom
Silver City News Highlights Local Visits and Moves
Mr and Mrs J L Conger visit from Galesburg Illinois. Miss Mabel Swarts returns from Des Moines summer school. A daughter of Mrs Johanna Lehmkub undergoes surgery in Omaha. Mr and Mrs Geo Bosworth visit Fremont Nebraska. Banister looks after land in Richardson Nebraska. Local youth head to North Dakota harvest work. Viva Jackson returns home from Cab or duties. Rev Peter Jacobs expected home from lecture tour to lead Methodist church. Mail Carrier Farrington buys a motor cycle to speed route. Prof C B Woodrum visits former students, plans Omaha law school. J C Jackson promotes autos for patrons with a 22 hp Buick. Marion Miller undergoes third operation at Edmundson hospital Council Bluffs for blood poisoning. more of affected member removed. Miss Gertrude Lacock visits Ft Morgan with niece Leone Flostetter. Frances McCoy and Mrs Grace Carey oversee telephone office during absence. All county news in the Tribune.
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J L Conger
Galesburg
Mabel Swarts
Des Moines
Johanna Lehmkub
Omaha
Geo Bosworth
Fremont
Neb
Guy Richards
Banister
Richardson
Neak
North Dakota
Viva Jackson
Cabor
Els & Mann
Peter Jacobs
Farrington
C B Woodrum
Silver City
Tie
Omaha Law School
J C Jackson
Mills County
Marion Miller
Edmundson Hospital
Council Butts
Gertrude Lacock
Dr Trostetter
Ft Morgan, Galo
Leone Flostetter
Frances McCoy
Grace Uarey
Teleehone
Rain Lifts Dust as County Receives General Shower
The Tribune reports a general rainfall across the county ending a four week dry spell. Rain varied by area with Glenwood showing one tenth inch and earlier storms delivering up to one and a half inches. Farmers hope for continued moisture to protect corn and revive pastures after a hot, dusty period.
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Tribune
Emerson
Senderson
Deer Creek
Andrew Sehhappel
Glenwood
Mr. Schappel
Mills County
Dean and Miss Thom Wed in Glenwood Parsonage
Win Lb Dean and Miss Mary Thom were married Wednesday afternoon at the Congregational parsonage in Glenwood with Rev. Skiles officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Thomas of St Mary township. The groom is a son of Benjamin B Dean and well known locally. The couple left Thursday for a brief southern Nebraska visit.
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Dean
Mary Thomas
Glenwood
Skiles
J. M.thomas
St. Mary Township
Benj. B. Dean
Nebraska
Profit in Butter by Chris Wriedt Milks Six Cows
Chris Wriedt reports six cows milking for a butter business that appeals to buyers seeking quality. Monthly receipts from butter sales run about 40 to 45 dollars, with June receipts around 946 dollars. The producer notes plans to continue milking and boosting production.
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Chris Wriedt
Mr. Wriedt Isays
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Claude R. Porter
Chautauqua
Elisha the Prophet
Glenwood Chautauqua
Jubilee
Wickersham
Mr. Wickersham
Geo. W. Kain
Old Plantation Quartet
Claude KR. Porter
Gabriel Mafaire
Plantation Quartet
Innes Band
Old Plantation
Rey
John F. Carson
John J., Carson
Doctor
Carry F. Huntington
Southland
Col. Bain
Kentucky
Innes
Geo. W. Chirk
United States
Pdemocracy
Chautauqua Music
Buckner
Verguson
Plantation
Col
Geo.w.bain
Bartlett
Albee and McClenathan
Glenwood Battery
Glenwood Boys
Thurmand
the Tribune
Thomas
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