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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1906

Page

3

Hastings Wins All Three In Tournament For First Money

Hastings swept three games at the Hastings baseball tournament earning first money 885. Glenwood Malvern and Emerson shared second to fourth money at 55 each after each team went 1-2. Emerson beat Glenwood 16 to 10 as Workman left with an arm issue and Coppack finished. Hastings defeated Malvern 5 to 4 in a tense final with late bursts, as Deardorf fanned seven for Malvern and Shay six for Hastings.

Hastings Glenwood Malvern Emerson Hwmerson Waterman Walling Laraway Workman Henderson Coppack

BASE BALL NOTES Haskell Indians seek Glenwood tilt and more

Baseball notes cover upcoming games in Glenwood and Red Oak, umpire praise for Walter Woods, Hastings tournament stats with 84 total runs and 24 for Hastings, Glenwood Malvern Emerson totals, rumors of Roddy Johnson joining Malvern, Thurman tournament dates August 21 to 23, Malvern ball festival, and a Glenwood 25 purse I.O.O.F. picnic at Tabor with listed Glenwood players. Mentions Beacon dividend and Shenandoah fair results with Tabor and Riverton scores. drowning of Claude Allen at Lake Manawa noted.

Haskell Indians Glenwood Walter Woods Hastings Red Oak Golden Hill Center Township Malvern Emerson Thurman Ilamburg Percival Sidney Tabor Walter Conner Ralph Collins Frank Starr Lynn Malter Guy Morin Harry Dull Walter Marshall Wino Bomar Chris Danagan the Beacon

Hastings Gals Edge Malvern In Five-Run Tilt

In a baseball scorecard style recap, Glenwood defeated Malvern 5 to 4. The game unfolds with Glenwood producing the decisive runs across innings, while Malvern manages to stay within reach but falls short in the late frames.

Tremendous Pacific Coast Earthquake Strikes Chile

Last Thursday night a severe quake rocked western South America. eighty two shocks were felt. Five hundred people died in Valparaiso, a 135000 population seaport, and railways into the city were destroyed. In Santiago eight lives were lost and many buildings wrecked. Panic caused deaths and homes collapsed. Robinson Crusoe Island was obliterated.

South America Valparaiso Chile Numero Hastings Emerson Hastings Santiago Chili Robinson Crusoe Island

Malvern Defeats Emerson In Buzzer FreeWin

Malvern scores 12 to 3 over Emerson in a low scoring matchup. Hastings beats Glenwood 7 to 5 in another close contest. Scores show Malvern led early while Glenwood trailed through the fourth quarter.

Glenwood to Hastings Five Hours by Freight

Glenwood men and boys arranged a trip to Hastings for a Friday ball tournament on No 92 freight. The group left at 6 am, endured delays at Balfour Malvern and Strahan's yards, finally reaching Hastings at 11 am, one half hour before No 4. Deputy Treasurer Brown and Dr Whitnall offered insights during the journey.

Glenwood Hastings Glenwond Jim Hill Balfour Malvern Strahan Creston Creat Glenwood Bunch No. 4 Brown Whitnall

Baby Drinks Gasoline in Nearby Home Incident

Alva Troth reports his 32 year old child AFB Troth narrowly escaped death after a baby drank gasoline Thursday evening. The child found a bottle hidden behind a trunk while the mother cared for an ill older child. A physician arrived promptly and the baby is expected to recover.

Alva Troth A. FB. Troth

Relinquishes contract on Waubonsie ditch

Mills and Fremont county boards clash over Waubonsie drainage project started 1905. Igenberger Poisall held contract at 11 cents per cubic yard. 15,000 cubic yards remain unneeded. Contractors resign. Seth Dean and A Vanderpool of Glenwood take over at same rate to finish before next spring.

Mills and Fremont Waubonsie Uncle Sam Panama Canal Lake Waubonsie Missouri River Igenberger & Poisall Plattsmouth Glenwood

Big Si class engines raise pay for eastern enginemen

West end enginemen envy the east as new Si class passenger engines bring higher wages. Engineers on passenger runs earn 33.90 per hundred miles in the east, versus 4.00 per mile on the old rate. The engines haul thirteen cars up steep grades, matching time. Freight engineers get 4.00 per hundred miles for through service and 4.90 for local. Firemen receive similar raises.

Borington West End

Burlington Mills freight trains draw county notice

Locals marveled at Burlington's new right of way long freight trains. A train with 85 or 90 empties is seen as a big load. Report notes there have been even bigger freight movements in recent days.

Mills County Bruve Burlington

Century of freight train arrives at Milwaukee yards

A 100 ton engine No 372 pulled 129 cars into Milwaukee yards in Council Bluffs triumphantly. The train had 61 loaded and 68 empty cars with a mixed cargo from steel rails to beer and gourds. The load weighed 3200 tons excluding the locomotive.

Council Bluffs Milwaukee Yards

Sudden Death at Pacific Junction and Local Tragedies

Mrs. Thomas Wilson died suddenly of heart disease at her home near Pacific Junction while visiting a neighbor. Funeral held in Glenwood with Rev. Prather officiating. Also reported: Mrs. Sarah Gaston dies after illness near Tabor. Alonzo Hutchens dies after wagon accident near Glenwood. A whisky barrel explosion near Tramburg injuries three youths, with Bert Cowles severely burned and Ralph Stuper and Saar Russeau also hurt.

Thomas Wilson Pacific Junction Wilson Buch & Murphy Glenwood Sarah Gaston Myron Gaston Tabor Tabor Congregational Church Wi, Vinton Fred Long Robert Hurlbutt George Leonard Vernon Willard Gaston Alonzo Hutchens West Liberty West Oak Conneil Blutts George Brower Missouri Valley Tramburg Sam Rosseau Ralph Stoner Gert Cowles Bert Cowles Saar Russeau Ralph Stuper

Hastings Tournament Ends With Big Crowd And Festivities

Hastings August 20 three day event closed with the largest crowd on the final day. Barbecue for about 1000 buns and a roast ox drew curious attendees. An 18 month old steer dressed to 500 pounds was roasted. Spellering band concert and speeches by Clyde Genung Senator Gillilland and A E Cook capped the program. Financials showed gate receipts covering expenses. Social mingling included political figures and locals. minor incidents and visits among residents colored the festivities.

Hastings L. T. Genung Clyde Senator Gillilland A. E. Cook Otis Glenwood Cook Malvern James Martin

Dragged by a Mule On Farm Near Bartlett

Johnson was dragged by a young mule when lassoing it in a pasture near Bartlett. The rope tangled on his wrist leaving him unable to free himself as he was dragged a considerable distance. He suffered bruises and a torn biceps muscle in his right arm. Dr. Bacon of Pacific Junction treated the wound and predicted a speedy recovery.

Johnson Bartlett Bacon Pacific Junction

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hastings Raoters Iastings van Malvern Iest RPC Wortman Geopfarth Yarger Sherman Ranz Coppock Sandiland Total E LaChapelle Pay Walling Roddy Johnson Silver City Ramce and H. Cross Buckham A. P. Travis Genung Shenandoah Essex Riverton Manawa Claude Allen Omaha Lake Manawa Earl Bentley Davis Deurdorf Masters Helmbaugh Greeson Des Rts Vie Pacific Coast Waubonsie Ditch Mrs Hastings News Sheriff Mrs Morgan Elizabeth Hutchings Shoemaker Mrs Johnson Clavinda Ora Hutchings Randolph SB Hutchings O M Warfield Misses Bradley G D. Keffer WB Woods Elizabeth Lulu Kilpatrick W A Chapman George Chapman Clyde Rhoades Helen Mabel Martin Mayor Hutchings Sheri Morgan Charles Henderson R M Adkins Red Quk Creamer Will Dalrymple Alfred Scott Nick Hodges Hodges Scott The Tribune
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