Horse Thieves Active Again In Mills County
Two horses were stolen from George Peck near Pacifico City last Monday night, a black 8 year old driving mare valued at 100 dollars belonging to Peck’s son Howard and a small value old sorrel mare owned by Wm. Atherington. A buggy harness and an old phaeton were also taken and traded for a new phaeton at Charles Green’s place six miles south of Council Bluffs. Deputies tracked the thief to Green’s and into Council Bluffs but the trail ends there. A preacher’s wedding fee dodge is also recounted, with a groom who failed to pay and left town.
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George Peck
Pacifico City
Hince
Mr. Peck
Howard
Wm. Atherington
Sam Vinton
Frank Kemp
Henton
Charles Green
Council Blut
Green
Morgan
Edwards
George
Howard Peck
Council Bluffs
Mills County
Peck
Street Fair for Glenwood Fire Company Plans
The Glenwood fire company schedules a five day street fair starting Tuesday September 12. Ten percent of gross receipts go to seven boys to buy new uniforms. Attractions are provided by Leburne Carnival Co. A portion of the company returned from last year’s event. Five boys are now equipped. A new hose cart arrived, and 600 feet of hose were bought. Two good house carts join the fleet as practice continues each Monday night.
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Glenwood Fire Company
Mills County Sunday School Convention Set For September
Miss Rose Pinnib of Malvern, secretary of the Mills County Sunday School Association, requests attention to the annual convention to be held at lenders on September 14. The program is nearly complete and will be distributed to county workers soon. For questions about the convention or the work, write Miss Vlumb.
Leader 30 Years Old in Malvern Journal
The Malvern Leader marked its 30th anniversary last week under the leadership of W. P. Wortman. The paper is praised for upholding community ideals and extending congratulations to Wortman on the milestone.
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Malvern Leader
W. P. Wortman
Leader
Bro, Wortroan
Plugs Blow at Glenwood Canning Factory Morning
Excitement spread through the Glenwood Canning factory around 9 o clock as three plugs on the big steam boiler blew out. Steam forced workers to flee while a smaller boiler would run the day. The big boiler likely repairable by late afternoon. Corn intake remains heavy with 85 loads yesterday and another large intake today as shuckers are paid 8 cents per five pecks per basket. Three small ranches have produced tomatoes so far.
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Glenwood
Mills County
Odd Fellows Picnic Draws Crowd in Malvern
The Odd Fellows picnic on Tuesday at Malvern drew about 800 attendees with an excellent program. Judge Oliich, District Grand Master of IO, delivered a fine address. J D Graham of Silver City spoke on Mills County Gold Fellowship. The Silver City band performed well. A ball game between the Fats and Leans ended 19 to 11 with the Leans winning.
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Odd Fellows
Malvern
Oliich
Fy J.D. Graham
Silver City
Mills County Gold Fellowship
Peter Jacobs
Tabor
Lean
A. P. Reave
Silver Guy
Carl Otis
Glenwood
Bob Sharpe
Nillsdale
Wreck Near Emerson Delays Passenger Service Briefly
A freight wreck occurred about ten o'clock Tuesday night just east of Timerson. Ten cars derailed after trucks pulled from the track near McPherson. A tramp in one car was scratched. Passenger service incurred only a small delay.
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Timerson
McPherson
Emerson
Child burns throat after lye contact at Smith home
The Malvern Leader reports Dr. Whitnall was summoned to the southeast Malvern residence of Chas. Smith on Tuesday. A three year old boy had attempted to drink concentrated lye. Restoratives were given and the throat injuries were described as pretty badly burned but likely recoverable with proper care.
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Malvern
Church Struck by Lightning Damages Thorman Methodist Church
The Methodist church at Thorman was struck by lightning Monday night causing about 2000 dollars in damage. The parsonage and residences of Lt. Cole and Mrs. K. McCartney escaped major harm though several windows shattered and the steeple severely damaged. The church was insured.
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Thorman
Lt. Cole
K. McCartney
Mills Quanty Veterans Elect Officers
The Mills Quanty Veterans Association elected officers last Thursday with John Davidson of Glenwood named president. Vice presidents include Samuel Goyer of Glenwood W Black of Malvern and A McClain of Emerson. W M Moore of Pacific Junction was chosen secretary.
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Mills Quanty Veterans Association
Oeers
John Davidson
Glenwood
Samuel Goyer
W. Black
Malvern
A. McClain
Emerson
W. M. Moore
Pacific Junction
Shropshire Bucks Six Fine February Buck Lambs For Sale
R O Jackson of Glenwood Iowa advertises six February buck lambs for sale. Contact Tabor Telephone for details.
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Shropshire Bucks
R. O. Jackson
Glenwood
Tabor
Good Roads Convention Set for Glenwood Next Saturday
Mills County farmers road supervisors and business men are urged to attend a 2 PM Good Roads Convention at the Glenwood Court House on August 26. Speakers include Thomas H. McDonald of Ames College and Joe Trigg editor of the State Register. Citizens urged to bring neighbors.
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Mills County
Iowa
Queen Mills
Glenwood Commercial Club
Thomas H. McDonald
Ames College
Joe Trigg
State Register
Court House
Pest of Crickets Dominates Nighttime Nuisance in Town
Reports from Council Bluffs and Des Moines describe a cricket invasion as thousands swarm gas and electric lights. At the power house engineer John Straub fights the pests daily, while other cities report similar infestations. Nearby, Q O Warren earns prize money at Red Oak fair with nine head of Short-horn cattle and prepares for Des Moines State fair.
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Israel
Egypt
John Straub
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Lincoln
QO. R. Warren
Center Township
Red Oak Fair
Population decline in Mills County over five years
Des Moines reports Mills County population fell by 1711 in five years with most losses in rural districts while nearly every town loses. About half the decline stems from the Glenwood Institution, where around 900 children were excluded this year from the national census.
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Des Moines
Mills County
Glenwood Institution
Caught in Cupid's Coils at Glenwood Parsonage
Reported marriages of Chas Es Linville and Grace Wright at the Christian parsonage in Glenwood with Rev. J A Stark presiding. Also Thomas O Clark and Luella Rathbun wed at the Cottage Hotel Glenwood by Squire E C Byers. Wilma Bently and Edward Higgins announce nuptials at Malvern with soon departure for La Junta Colorado.
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Christian Parsonage
Glenwood
Chas Es
Linville
Grace Wright
J. A. Stark
A. Linville
Sam Wright
Thomas O. Clark
Randolph
Luella Rathbun
Tabor
Cottage Hotel
Squire E. C. Byers
Wilma Bently
Edward Higgins
Malvern
Mather
West
Mr. Wiggins
la Junta
Colo
Headed Homeward From the Southwest to Denver
A Denver Tribune correspondent recalls a crosscountry journey from New Mexico and Arizona to Albuquerque and Las Veras, noting heat, TB in the high country, and lively Denver life. He predicts Spokane's growth and cautions that Western prosperity may hinge on crop fortunes, while planning a stop in Wray with Judge and Mrs Tendrie.
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Spokane
Wash
Samuel Drury
Denver- Omaha
Baseball Matters in Silver City and Randolph Tournament
Silver City routed Balfour and Golden Hill 18 to 2 in a tug of ball at Silver City. The Randolph tournament opened with two games, one morning bar versus Randolph and an afternoon Sidney versus Blanchard. Tabor won the morning game by 104 dollars and Sidney beat Blanchard 9 to something. Schedule has Sidney vs Tabor tomorrow and Blanchard vs Randolph in the afternoon. Prizes list: first 175, second 100, third 50, fourth 40.
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Silver City
A Balfour
Golden Hill
Randolph
Sidney
Blanchard
Tabor
Rlandolph
Vist
Landlord Hubbell Again Reeder Hubbell at Malvern
Hubbell takes charge of the Orty hotel in Malvern today while the Missouri river swallows Reeder's farm. For health relief, Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promises to cure dizziness headaches indigestion and constipation with a money back guarantee. 35 cents. AJ Howe.
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Reeder Hubbell
Malvern
Orty fTotel
Missouri
Reeder
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Fea
AJ Howe
Court Cases Being Filed In Glenwood Term Opens
The next term of court will convene in Glenwood September 19 with 24 trial jurors to be drawn next week. Wilkinson vs Braden involves a $6000 note secured by mortgage on 120 acres, alleged oral agreement triggering immediate due date on sale, seeking $5100 and foreclosure. Additional suits include real estate debt actions, a liquor permit request, and foreclosure petitions in Pacific Junction and Glenwood, with several defendants named.
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Glenwood
District Court
Lewis
James I. Wilkinson
Henderson
Lee
Bessie Braden
Wilkinson
Braden
Oscar
A. H. Winkler
Snes
W. F
Mary Blodgett
O. 8. Kelley Co
Omah
F. A. Hammond
Fred W. Kelley
Pacific Junction
Ernest E. Taft
Council Linus
F. H. Evernham
Glenwood State Bank
0. L. and
Maude Bennett
Chas, Kroon & Co
Lyons S. S. Convention Sparks Township Delegates
The Lyons township Sunday school convention drew two schools, with Wright, Burral Wimbowsie, Elin and Wiluut Craye among representatives. An old fashioned picnic dinner followed on the grounds, and delegates were elected to the Wenderson convention.
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Lyons Township
Suvry
Wright
Burral Wimbowsie
Elin
Wiluut Craye
Wenderson
Weather and crops amid storm at Mills County
A storm blew down much Mills County corn and toppled several items while past week’s heat and sun improved pastures and fall plowing prospects. Doctors James and Frank Donelan now occupy new office rooms over Johnson's feed store on the square. Visiting cards offered at Tribuse office with prices. We write free insurance for State Savings Bank at Pacific Junction Iowa.
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Mills County
James and
Frank Donelan
Johnson’s Feed
Lings Bank
Pacific Junction
Iowa
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Glenwood Christian Church
Stark
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Odd Fellows Picnic
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Cupid
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Clark Rathoun
Higgins-Bently
Della Pringle Stock Co
Opera House
Will Donclan
Denver
Col
Tribune
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Arizona
Albuquerque
Colorado
Mexico
Tangers
Albuquerqute
Las Veras
John Barleycorn
Portland
Pacific West
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Los Angeles
Middle West
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Randolph Ball
Hubbell
Lyons
S. S. Convention
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