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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1907
Page
5
The Glenwood Chautauqua closed after a successful session with good weather and strong attendance. Receipts and expenses were not fully tallied, but total activity around $3400 is expected to balance. About 500 patrons were cut off by a severe hail storm. 500 season tickets have already been subscribed for next year.
A large crowd of Mills County old soldiers gathered near the platform as Mrs. Pickett recited Gettysburg and the charge of Pickett's brigade. She spoke of her life, was introduced by General John Y. Stone, and praised by veterans for vivid drama and historical detail.
Congressman Bede of Minnesota spoke Thursday on Civilization its Cause and Cure tying progress to modern labor saving devices and wealth distribution. He warned against returning to old conditions, urged more political involvement, joked about Roosevelt’s bird amendment, and briefly swallowed a fly before resuming his remarks.
Sheriff Linville nabbed Tom Ballard and US FE Wilkinson after a Glenwood hardware store burglary and a theft. Ballard, 12 knives, a revolver, and $1.05 taken. arrested after attempts to sell items in Omaha and at a depot. Wilkinson caught in Council Bluffs trying to sell 75 pounds copper wire stolen from Malvern. Ballard bound over to grand jury. Wilkinson jailed 14 days for petty larceny.
Four teams Hastings Malvern Pacific Junction and Glenwood compete Thursday Friday and Saturday with two games daily. Prizes total 120 8100 8 and 60. An outside umpire and three outside men per team allowed. Grand balloon ascension after Saturday’s final game. Local teams clash in earlier tournaments at Thurman and Riverton with several close scores.
Last Tuesday night a harness set was stolen from I H Vankirk's farm near Silver City. Thursday morning Milton Knight found hidden harness in his cornfield after mowing weeds along the fence. Investigators recovered most of Vankirk's missing gear and a further set remains unclaimed. Two suspicious men had a horse fall in a ditch nearby early Wednesday, leading to the theory they hid the harness before seeking help to free their horse.
Glenwood mourns Andrew J. Russell a longtime local merchant and civic figure who died suddenly of heart failure at about 10 p.m. He had fought ill health after a throat stroke two months prior. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. under the Masonic lodge with Rev. J. H. Skiles officiating. Survived by his wife Sarah Jane Kibbs and five children from his first marriage, plus brothers L. W. Russell, TH. A. Russell, and C. W. B. Russell, his career spanned 46 years in Glenwood with public service on the county board and local offices.
The Latter Day Saints camp meeting is underway at Badham grove near Henderson. It began Saturday and will close next Sunday with strong attendance reported.
The Toland School in Nebraska City announces the full term begins Tuesday September 10 with special terms for new enrollees. Positions are guaranteed for those who excel, and a free catalog is available by sending address to the Toland School, Nebraska City, Nebraska.
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