Mills County Pair Is Over Mills County Pair Is Over
The Mills County fair entertained with lively attractions and large tents for tractors, Red Cross, and animal exhibits. Cattle, sheep, poultry, and horses drew crowds as ball games and horse racing provided broad entertainment amid steady attendance and balanced receipts.
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Tate
Parsons
Matthews Bros
John Waller
Poland
Thomas and Powers
Chester
Summers
Bacon
Bunker
Saar
C. W. Boles
Teatsworth
L. Chambers
George Washington
Shermat
Floral Hall
Jesse Bell
Fred Shafer
Carl Wilson
Bell
Mills County
Malvern
Malvern Fire Boys
Council Bluffs
Wahwahtaysee Camp Fire Girls Camp Out At Starbuck Grove
Camp life was demonstrated by Wahwah taysee Camp Fire girls under guardian Mary Rathke. A group, including Helen McCoy Helen Agan Helen Plmmpton Paulene Cheyney and Evelyn, camped overnight in Starbuck grove west of town, pitching tents and cooking dinner, vowing to repeat the event.
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Wahwahtaysees
Wahwahtaysee
Mary Rathke
Guardian
Starbuck Grove
Helen McCoy
Helen Agan
Helen Plmmpton
Paulene Cheyney
Evelyn
Helen Rhoads and Marian Woods in camp tale
The text names Helen Rhoads and Marian Woods among many Helens in the company. It suggests a mythic scene where ancient Troy would be beaten three hundred percent, and claims Glenwood lacks enough Parises to steal them concurrently, implying severe consequences if such a theft occurred.
Odd Fellows picnic teased with Glenwood tug of war
The notice hints at an upcoming annual Odd Fellows picnic with a tug of war featuring Ollie Byers and the Glenwood team. Jake Pitsenberger reportedly demands terms for cooperation, while Hastings’ Botha Braves face renewed restrictions after a stunt at Mal vern. Bets on Botna Braves continue.
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Odd Fellows
Ollie Byers
Glenwood
Jake Pitsenberger
Moore
Lewis
Pitsenberger
Botha
Hastings
Malvern
Entertained In Her Honor In Schuyler Nebraska
Mrs. J. B. Arnold of Schuyler Nebraska left for home after a two week visit with long time friend Miss Louise Lyon. Lyon hosted gatherings Tuesday and Thursday evenings with more than twenty guests each time. The two became friends when Lyon taught in Schuyler schools.
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J. B., Arnold
Schuyler, Neb
Louise Lyon
Miss Lyon
Schuyler
Arrested After Returning Home
Two brothers faced charges of malicious threats toward a neighbor near Henderson. James Sivetts returned home weeks later, was found by Constable Brown, and brought to Glenwood. He waived preliminary trial, posted $500 bond for October court, and was released after a bondsman secured the bail.
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Henderson
James Sivetts
Brown
Hmerson
Sivetts
Glenwood
Pleasing Orcutt Letter Honors G C Alfrey on Roll
From California a letter to the editor describes Grover Alfrey of Hastings and his family returning from a two week mountain outing. He notes splendid California scenery and reports business good and crops fine while sending regards to eastern friends. The item preserves local names and a civic tone.
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Orcutt
Calif
G. C. Alfrey
Grover
Hastings
Supper at Lake Pleasant Delights Glenwood Visitors
A pleasant Friday supper at Glenwood Lake Park brought together Sidney and Glenwood residents. Mr and Mrs E W Thorn ton, Mrs M M Thornton, and Vesta and Emer Thornton from Sidney visited the Howard Mintle home and joined relatives and friends for an evening meal at the park. The gathering left attendees with fond memories of the event.
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Lake
Glenwood Lake Park
Sidney
Glenwood
E. W. Thornton
M. M. Thornton
Vesta
Emer Thornton
Howard Mintle
Visit On Way Home From New York to Phoenix
Two young men Roger Bohall of New York and Lyman Curtis of Phoenix tarried two days among relatives during a trip from New York City to Phoenix. They visited Mrs. Lafe Lincoln and family and called on the G. W. Myers home in Glenwood. Mr. Curtis was born in Mills county.
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New York City
Phoenix
Ariz
Roger Bohall
New York
Lyman Curtis
Salem Curtis
Mrs Daniel and daughter host Glenwood ladies tribute
In Their Honor, Mrs Daniel and daughter, Miss Josephine, entertained Saturday afternoon a company of thirty ladies in honor of their one time neighbor, Mrs Enslow, and daughter, Miss Tempa, now of Lincoln. The two honor guests stopped in Glenwood on their way home from an outing at Minnesota lake.
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Daniel
Josephine
Enslow
Tempa
Lincoln
Glenwood
At &E
Minnesota Lake
Blodgetts Earn Chiropractic Degrees in Davenport
Mr and Mrs W A Blodgett earned diplomas after a three year Palmer School of Chiropractic course in Davenport. Both scored A in all seven branches and plan to practice in Tipton Iowa. They visited Glenwood relatives briefly before moving to Tipton for professional work. Mrs Blodgett is a graduate nurse with fifteen years experience.
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Palmer School of Chiropractic
Davenport
W. A. Blodgett
Claude Deupree
Della M. Dodder
Blodgetts
Blodgett
Camp for Women Training Corps Grow as War Measure
The second annual gathering of the U S Training Corps for Women, formed for Washington government workers, drills and camp work, now a permanent organization. This year the camp is at Asheville, North Carolina, with Congress expected to authorize use of military reservations for future camps and to establish at least five camps after passage of the law.
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U. S. Training Corps
Washington
Ashville
N. C
Congress
Attend Annual Reunion of the Reorganized Church
The ten days annual reunion of the Reorganized Church of L D 8S is on at Council Buffs. It will gather most church members with Glenwood residents camping there including Mr and Mrs WH Barber and children Mr and Mrs Fred Barber Mr and Mrs Roy Barber Mrs Wm Kuykendall Mrs B Lambkin and family and Mrs Jennie Heckstead.
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The
Reorganized Church of L.D
Council Buffs
Glenwood
Barber
Fred Barber
Roy Barber
Wm. Kuykendall
B. §. Lambkin
Jennie Heckstead
Son Shoots Self Accidentally With Revolver
A son of Mr and Mrs George Smelser accidentally discharged a 38 revolver while playing. The ball passed through his left leg below the knee, but no bone was broken. Dr Caughlan gave surgical attention to the injured boy.
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George Smelser
Finish Shock Threshing Season Near Henderson
The Pleasant Valley Threshing Co. of near Henderson has about closed the season of shock threshing. Fred Bishop has been the engineer and everything went along in fine shape.
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Pleasant Valley Threshing Co
Henderson
Fred Bishop
Auto Taken at Strahan Auto Taken at Strahan
Thieves entered J Achenbach general store at Strahan and stole goods. They used the Hillyer Imogene car, swapped a wheel, then left toward Shenandoah, tracked within three miles of that city.
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Strahan
J. Achenbach
Shenandoah
Tabor Seizes Control of Tabor and Northern Railroad
On Tuesday the controlling interest of Robert McClelland in the Tabor and Northern railroad was turned over to Tabor citizens who funded the purchase. R. J. Mawher named trustee. Formal transfer occurred in Omaha, effective August 1, 1920. Purchasers inherit $43,090 in C B Q bonds. McClelland receives $27,000. No detailed operation plan yet. improvements needed before full service.
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Robert McClelland
Tabor and Northern Railroad
Tabor
R. J. Mawher
McClelland
Omaha
C. B. & Q. Corporation
Gather Wild Raspberries
Tribune notes a Glenwood “tenderfoot” returning with frozen feet after summer in Frisco. A column observes Ralph McPheron’s weather wisdom, then recounts a morning trip to local mountains for wild raspberries, finding sunny patches, bears, chipmunks, and a timber fire that burned pine logs and wiped out raspberry vines.
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Tribune
Glenwood
Frisco
Ralph McPheron
Pacific
A. L. Wolfe
Washington
Dinner Guests Entertained At Sunday Dinner
On Sunday last Miss Edna Saar and Lester Saar entertained at dinner Miss Margaret Bayes of Strahan, Miss Esther Johnson of Wayne Neb, Miss Louise Boehner of Malvern and Messrs Ray Plumb Hurley Steves son and Robey Boehner of Malvern.
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Edna
Lester Saar
Margaret Bayes
Strahan
Esther Johnson
Wayne, Neb
Louise Boehner
Malvern
Messrs
Ray Plumb
Hurley Stevesson
Robey Boehner
Boy Sent to Reform School for School Break-In
Clarence Engquist, 11, one of three Montgomery county boys, was brought before Judge Woodruff in Glenwood on a complaint of incorrigibility by his parents. He was sentenced to the reform school at Eldora for breaking into a rural schoolhouse and destroying fixtures and windows.
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Clarence Engquist
Montgomery County
Woodruff
Glenwood
Eldora
Thorne Cheyney Sails Toward Germany as Telegraph Operator
Edith Cheyney receives a letter from her brother Thorne Cheyney now stationed at San Antonio Texas. He indicates plans to be sent to Germany soon to serve as a telegraph operator in the military service.
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Thorne Cheyney
Germany
Edith
San Antonio
Tex
Probate of Wills and Estate Proceedings Overview
The court records probate actions for Samuel Mershon and Catharina Mershon estates. An administrator is ordered to pay nurse hire totaling 90 dollars. Final reports for J B Viner and D L Bennett estates are approved. Catharina Mershon’s will admitted to probate on testimony. C E Swartz and Lillie Adams appointed executrix without bond. Arabelle F Davidson files a final report with vouchers. discharge granted.
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Samuel Mershon
Death of infant Walter Cooper near Taverson
Walter Cooper eleven months old, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Cooper, died at home Sunday evening after a week of pneumonia and whooping cough. Funeral services were held at Champion Hill church Tuesday at 2 pm.
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Walter
Alfred Cooper
Taverson
Champion Hill
Weeklong Glenwood Scouts Camp In Manuwa
A Glenwood Scout troop heads to Manuwa for a week under chaperone Bert Crewdson. The first detachment includes Walter McKnight, Ewing Johnson, Glen Evans, Albert Woodruff, Merrill Plimpton, Joe Steele, Norville Davis, Paul Record, Burkett Ferrick, Windell Sawyers, Willie Jones, Loran Boyer, and Henry Fall.
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Glenwood
Manuwa
Bert Crewdson
Moute
Walter McKnight
Ewing Johnson
Glen Evans
Albert Woodruff
Merrill Plimpton
Joe Steele
Norville Davis
Paul Record
Burkett Ferrick
Windell Sawyers
Willie Jones
Loran Boyer
Henry Fall
Picnic at Glenwood Lake Park Leads Class Afloat
A lively Tuesday evening scene at Glenwood Lake Park featured Miss Na omi Thompson's Sunday school class with twenty six members. Her mother Mrs D Thompson and Miss Fancie Hin assisted as chaperones. The group enjoyed fried chicken and ice cream as refreshments.
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Glenwood Lake Park
Naomi Thompson
County Picnic Prompts Widespread Closures Tomorrow
Citizens are urged to review finances of the July celebration funds held by Scoutmaster Bert Crewdson as several local businesses close for the County picnic. The notice invites anyone with doubts about expenditure to examine the books.
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Bert Crewdson
Ventures In Matrimony at Galesburg Parsonage
Marriage notices recall Marion L. Evans and Peggy Rollins wed at the Galesburg Methodist Parsonage on August 12. The groom, son of Emerson, and bride, daughter of Omaha, plan a Glacier National Park wedding trip and a home near Decorah Illinois.
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Galesburg
Marion L. Evans
Peggy Rollina
M. L. Evans
Hmerson
C. H. Rollins
Omaha
Emerson
Gospel Team Devotional Set At Hillsdale Tent
The Gospel Team will hold a devotional service at the Hillsdale tent next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. All members are urged to attend. Last Sunday’s meeting was glorious for the Master with captain Howard Mintle highlighted.
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Hillsdale
Howard Mintle
Stone Laying Service Delays Hastings Post Office
Due to the corner stone laying of the new church at Hastings on Sunday August 22 the post office will open only after the services conclude. L L Greenwalt P M.
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Rehhurch
Hastings
L. L. Greenwalt
P. M
Corporal Lenne Brandt Receives Distinguished Service Cross
Corporal Lenne H Brandt of Company T Sixteenth Infantry now farming between Boone and Story City received the Distinguished Service Cross in Des Moines. Captain E M Sherif and Lieutenant I W Thom presented it. The War Department citation notes Brandt and one companion advanced under heavy fire to silence an enemy machine gun nest near Fleville France on October 4 1918. Brandt was recommended by Colonel Hurrell of the Sixteenth Infantry.
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Lenne H. Brandt
Co. T. Sixteenth Infantry
Boone
Story City
Des Moines
E. M. Sherif
I. W. Thom
War Department
Brandt
Fleville
France
Hurrell
Sixteenth Infantry
Locating Pupils In Iowa Education Effort
The Iowa state board assigns Mrs Evans to locate deaf and blind children not attending state schools. She reports many parents neglect education for afflicted children and that many locals and foreigners remain unaware of available opportunities.
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Iowa
Council Bluffs
Vinton
State Board of Education
BE. C. Evans
Advertiser Says Talking to Customers Feels Face to Face
A Missouri dealer quips that advertising mirrors direct conversation, stating in an interview that he speaks to customers in his ads as he would to them in person, illustrating a candid approach to outreach.
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Missouri
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