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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1907
Page
5
The Glenwood Chautauqua, opened Friday and ending Sunday, drew the best attendance yet across four sessions. Weather was ideal for campers and programs, including a vivid portrayal of plantation life and slavery’s end, contrasting northern views with historical realities and stressing that slavery was an intolerable evil despite some kind masters in the South.
The Burlington rescinds the 4:45 departure of No. 14 for the chautauqua period, delaying the eastbound afternoon train by half an hour to 5:15, except Sundays. The adjustment helps eastern county residents attend every afternoon program and return home for supper.
John B. Ratto, the impersonator praised for clever character sketches, won hearty sympathy from a large audience. His Roosevelt speech impression and stork toast drew the crowd, with a tender Italian shopkeeper portrayal noted as a highlight. He also performed at Malvern chautauqua and Glenwad, pleasing local audiences.
The board chose Attorney L T Genung as platform manager calling it a happy decision. An opening Friday night talk drew good humor from the large audience as Genung told stories and slipped in jokes. Sunday afternoon he staged a hat removal ruse prompting many women under 40 to doff hats, a clever ploy reported from the program.
Colonel Ham of Georgia drew praise from listeners including Jim Graham of Malvern who described him as a good thermometer for the crowd. The speaker’s delivery impressed the audience on Saturday afternoon with a pleasing southern manner.
Lincoln McConnell spoke Saturday night on Dead Lions and Sunday afternoon on Happy Homes and How to Make Them. A tall, forceful speaker, he drew strong reaction, with some deeming his Sunday display buffoonish for a minister.
Dr Robert McIntyre lectured on but toned up people noting Dickens use of sbuttoned up. He praised a vivid image of the Chicago fire and recalled his brick mason days. He extolled a strawberries scene and declared his address uplifting despite a bad cold.
The moving pictures please all ages this year at Glenwood jehautanqua. A new view of Niagara Falls and the 12 mile gorge shows the falls and rapids with vivid realism. Lou Genung praises the sequences as superior to the real scene for those who have seen the falls.
A Niagara film was requested for repitition after a Sunday showing. The baseball film ran on the same reel, requiring its reproduction as well. The combination marked a stark shift from sacred passion scenes to a baseball game, per claims.
Judge Ben B Lindsey of Denver champions humane treatment for youths in crime. Since seven years ago he shifted offenders away from jail to release on good behavior. One reformed ex offender, once jailed 13 times, now earns good wages at a Denver railroad shop. His methods draw nationwide attention and spur legislative reform, though he has made powerful enemies among Colorado grafters. The Denver papers and Gov. Bluehtel currently criticize the grafters while noting Lindsey’s impact.
A contentious dispute centers on accusations that an author defames the state as critics argue over free speech and official reputation. The case highlights tensions between governmental scrutiny and press or literary critique within the region.
The Virginia Jubilee Singers performed at Chautauqua on a Tuesday afternoon, praised for their fine melody and high standard. The Dixies from 1905-06 are noted as a benchmark, and the Virginians are said to have made good, with a farewell concert slated for Thursday night.
Mrs Pickett recounts Get tysburg this Wednesday afternoon Congressman Bede appears Thursday afternoon Senator Tillman Sunday George R Wendjing speaks Saturday and Sunday afternoons Schiuthof band performs Saturday and Sunday Tabor band Friday An old report claimed extra charge to hear Tillman but admission remains 25 cents.
A Sunday rumor at the chautauqua claimed Williams head of the Jubilee singers had been shot by his wife but Williams is alive. Gilbert Alldredge testifies to the denial. The Dixie Jubilee singers passed through Glenwood Monday on their way to Bedford and looked happy.
A Plattsmouth Evening Journal tale from Mills County chronicles Delbert Key of Pacific Junction and Missessie Buckingham’s journey to Plattsmouth. After a mudhole hindered their start and a busted horse harness, Huey Key walked the route to fetch help, got the harness repaired, then reached the courthouse for a marriage license. County Judge Archer offered to accompany them to wed in Happy Hollow with witnesses including bride’s uncle Sam Buckingham.
Malvern defeats Pacific Junction 12 to 9 in the final game of the week while Glenwood beats Hastings 9 to 8 in a close morning contest. Standings place Malvern first, Glenwood second, Hastings third, Pacific Junction fourth with purses listed. Thurman hosts ball tournament Tuesday to Thursday featuring Tabor Sidney Pacific Junction and Thurman with talk of a world open tournament in Tabor in September.
J M Strahan a Mills county pioneer and wealthiest man in the county died suddenly at his Malvern home near eight this morning. He was 78 and long active in Mills County affairs owning land in Mills and Wayne counties. Survived by five children and several relatives, funeral time not yet fixed. Margis Matthews daughter of Eugene and Mrs Buckingham died in Glenwood after four weeks of illness bowel trouble. Babes Herbert Barbour mourn the loss of their little infant son buried in Glenwood cemetery.
Court house repairs near completion ease up for the September term beginning September 17 as repairs finish. Damages loom from a ditch overthrow near Pacitie Junction with landowners blaming KK C and B M bridges for the breach. Clayton Berry, caught selling liquor at Malvern races, was released after his wife paid fines. they planned to go to Texas. Mrs Jane Wren seeks divorce from John K Wren alleging drunkenness and desertion, asking custody of a 1 year old girl. couple wed in 1805 in Kansas City. Mrs Emma Harrison seeks divorce from Thomas Harrison on grounds of desertion. they wed in 1808 and he disappeared about a year ago.
Dry spell extends into Kansas from south Harlan county with no rain since June 25. Col T G Byers and family, who returned from Alma, Neb., plan to winter nearby as crops in their immediate vicinity suffered from the drought. The north part of Harlan county received rain, unlike the Alma region which has been dry for weeks.
Lead Dispatch reports Harry P. Coolidge and Theda M. Wheeler celebrated fifty years of marriage in Glenwood Iowa. The couple’s family reunion included all living members who signed their names in the family album as they did twenty-five years ago, with five sons and fifteen grandchildren present. Mr Coolidge is seventy two, his wife six years younger. Their son Joseph W. Coolidge resides in Omaha and brother William B. Coolidge in Rosalie Nebraska.
Red Oak races report receipts around 4200 with 2600 from tickets 1000 from race entries stall rents and concessions 600. Disbursements ran about 700 more than receipts. Toland's Business University fall term starts Tuesday September 10 special terms available for enrolling students guaranteed positions for top performers send for free catalog Toland School Nebraska City Nebraska.
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