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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1907
Page
3
Emerson reports James Honeyman visiting Red Oak and many locals entertaining relatives from Nebraska. Updates include illnesses at Red Oak hospital, chautauqua attendance in Glenwood, a new night operator at the mutual telephone office, a baseball club forming in Emerson, and several local travel plans and visits by families such as the Sandilands and Campbells.
Mrs W Cramvford visited Glenwood Tuesday. Youngs hosted visiting relatives Wednesday. Dr Gidley of Sidney visited Hastings last week. Rev and Mrs Talley attended Glenwood chautauqua. Miss Mamie Hicks stayed with sister Mrs Frank Parker Saturday. Prof and Mrs A F E Tipple of Tabor spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs F Carey. Fred Martin returned from his final visit Wednesday. GS Purcell and family came from Glenwood Wednesday evening. Whitnall family and Fred Priest family spent Tuesday at Lake Manawa. De Christie family and two boys returned from Ohio Tuesday after lengthy visits. Roy Shatto joked about preferring a bull fight to Tillman lecture. Greenwalt and Mrs Chas Baxter represented Pythian Sisters at Cedar Rapids convention. Greenwalt explored Indiaola for next year. We regret this family’s departure.
Mrs Frank Kemp of Fenton left for California. Mrs John Miller of Slater with sister Mrs EL Mendenhall visits this week. Mrs Alma Olson Helgren of Canada visits Uncle Chas Kroon. Mrs Will DeBolt returns from Whiting and will teach Fairview school near Henderson next year. Miss Anna O’Neill visited Plattsmouth. Ethel Beveredge accompanied home. School board elected two teachers: Lulu Farrel as primary and Mr Van Vleet of Hamburg as grammar instructor. Reney the fox terrier, Frank Anderson’s pet, was shot Sunday night.
Theo Derf accused another man of assault and struck him with a cane during an altercation. Derf swore out an information against the suspect. Mr and Mrs J E H Shepherd visited from Creston over Sunday and attended the Glenwood ch autauqua before returning from a trip to Hamilton Ontario.
Mills County Board of Supervisors met in Glenwood Aug 6 1907 with Chair James Graig A J Chantry and J B Brandt present. They awarded coal bids bridge work and ferryed road changes including a new road in Center and a consent road for S F Vinton, plus a highway vacation and bridge purchase.
A new Gray's Peak Route booklet describes Denver to Mt McClellan summit trips, highlighting the line as the world’s highest regular railway at over 14,000 feet and the Colorado Ice Palace carved in rock with crystal formations. Copies available from C. A. Johnson, G P A, Gray's Peak Route, Denver, Colo.
In the District Court of Town Mills County September term 1907 Emma Harrison plaintiff vs Thomas Harrison defendant notice to appear and defend or default will be entered injunction of divorce on grounds desertion Glenwood September 17 1907 dated August 14 1907 plus a note on medical testimonial and a local postcard sale mention.
Veteran major leaguers including Cross Beckley and Gross move to minor leagues after about two decades in the big leagues. Cross signs with New Orleans at third base, Beckley sold to Kansas City, and Chicago-born Gross began with Sandusky before joining Philadelphia organizations. Beckley, a Twain favorite from Hannibal, holds long NL record totals, while a Kansas City game notes Beesley four for five and Patten recalls hoodoo woes with Cleveland.
Otto Snabe, star second baseman for the Philadelphia Nationals, clashes with veterans as a young, confident newcomer spurns calls to slow down. Manager Murray supports Knabe’s hustling, nervy attitude, valuing bold prospects over conformity.
Manager Chance compares Blaine Durbin to Billy Keeler and signs him as a photo. Durbin will be trained for an outfield position.
Detroit pitcher Herman Schaefer is laid up with a strained shoulder ligament after a siding incident. Elmer Flick of Cleveland has been hitting in great shape, boosting team offense as the season progresses.
In Mills County district court September term 1907 Clara L Bomar petitions for divorce from Thomas Bomar on grounds of desertion. The notice orders Thomas Bomar to appear by the second day of the next term or default decree will be entered. Attorney E Starbuck represents the plaintiff.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup sold with claims to cure constipation and various ailments, backed by a refund offer if it fails. The Congregational church Indies announce a rummage sale on October 4 and 5, requesting saved rummage items. Doctors James and Frank Donelan referenced. offices in the Mershon building on the square’s west side.
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