Old Soldiers at Hastings Mills County Veterans Reunion Program
The Mills County Veterans Association announces its annual reunion at Hastings next week with daily baseball games and music by Spellering's band. Events include May 2 schedule of band concerts, recitations, addresses by officials, and various songs and solos led by Mrs. F. H. Priest, Miss Jennie Crawford, Ina Henderson, and Rev. A. D. Davis.
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Mills County Veterans Association
Hastings
Spellering
Martia
A. D. Davis
W. R.whitnall
L. T. Genung
Jennie Crawford
W. BH. Mitchel
Hastings social notes and local accidents mix
Mrs Helen Mason Bowman returned from an outing to Okoboji. Miss Nellie Meeks and Lola Boney visited Malvern. Swan Allen from Red Oak was badly injured in a handcar collision but walked home with help. Nellie Alfrey takes a week off at Martin store to visit in Omaha. Coda Cross from Belle Plaine will live with grandparents in Hastings and attend high school. McParland Bros received Uncle Johnny Morris’s order for a cultivator to Providence Rhode Island. A corn queen was shipped from Grand Detour Plow Factory, Illinois. The Yankees may pursue Henry and Ike for territorial interference. Mrs G D Keffer visits Tennant. Mrs Stockton visits Blanchard. Christie takes Edison phonograph agency. George Gilmore and crew dig a ditch along the branch track at Clark switch and plan dumps north of Randolph and White Cloud. McFarland hardware store opening proves successful. cigars and quart measures given away.
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Helen Mason Bowman
Take Okoboji
Nellie, Meeks
Lola Boney
Malvern
Swan Allen
Red Oak
Nellie Alfrey
Martin
Will
Omaha
Coda Cross
Belle Plane
Kan
Thomas Young
Hastings High School
McParland Bros
Johnny Morris
Providence
Rhode Island
Mlinois
Henry
Ike
Clark Switch
Randolph
Algo
White Cloud
McFarland Hardware and Implement
Cigara
Rev A D Davis sought for another year at conference
Wesley Chapel and nearby locations report a request to the coming conference for the return of Rev A D Davis for another year. Charles Young arrived Friday for a ten day visit with his parents. He has worked in Doniphan Nebraska's stock business for years and notes hot winds and drought affecting crops in Hall County south of the Platte River where rain has been more plentiful north of the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
A D Davis
Charles Young
Doniphan
Neb
Hall County
Platte River
Cement Culvert Replaces Bridge at Glenwood Western Approach
Cement culvert completed over the Lara way branch at the western approach to Glenwood replaces an aging bridge. Built by E R Barber the Glenwood contractor, the solid cement foundation spans the creek bed with cement block walls and iron reinforcements. When covered with soil the structure will form a solid roadway raising the creek bed about four feet, creating a temporary pond that will fill with sediment.
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Laraway
Glenwood
E.R. Barber
Why Tribunes Were Late From the Fast Night Mail
Tribune readers along routes from Pacific Junction to Silver City wondered at delayed Friday papers. The Glenwood office sent papers Friday night, but a broken mail catcher on No. 9 fast night train caused the sack to be dumped into weeds. The mail lay undiscovered until Sunday, delaying the Tribune and other mail. Postmaster White notes this has recurred for weeks since No. 9 became a fast through Mills county.
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Tribune
Pacific Junction
Council Bluffs
Silver City
Glenwood
Tribunes
White
Mills County
Mills County Gets a Rainy Break After Dusty Dusts
A half inch rain swept Mills County Sunday morning ending a three week drought and easing dust. Most of the county saw muddy ground while Glenwood and nearby areas reported only a light shower. Northern and southern parts received more rain than the central area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Glenwood
Congressman Smith Speaks at Old Settlers Picnic in Glenwood
The Old Settlers Picnic will be held at the new lake east of Glenwood on Wednesday with a full program. Congressman Smith will speak along with Judge Deemer and Hon. Frank Shinn. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. with music, speeches, and a noon dinner and continues into the afternoon drawing attendees from Mills Fremont and Pottawattamie counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Smith
Glenwood
New Lake
Judge Deemer
Frank Shinn
Wil
Mills
Fremont
Pottawattamie
Dr. Plimpton
Walter J. Smith
Injury Ends The Run Of Pioneer William F Rains
Wm F Rains a veteran resident near Malvern suffered a severe accident last Thursday when his horse bolted as he attempted to alight from his buggy. He was thrown and sustained a broken jaw near the thigh, compounding prior rheumatic crippling. He is about 76 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win of Rains
Malvern
Teachers Institute In Malvern Sees Enrollment At Five
The Mills County Teachers Institute is in session at Malvern this week with enrolment reported at five dollars. Examinations are scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Malvern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County Teachers Institute
Malvern
Sept
Masters
Hastings Reunion Set for September 1 2 3 Event
Community notice invites residents to a Hastings reunion on September 1, 2, and 3. Also lists a sale for a hand mower, model L E, with price not specified.
Glenwood to Host Weeklong Baseball Tournament
Glenwood will stage a baseball tournament next week featuring Glenwood, Tabor, Thurman, and Plattsmouth with games Monday through Wednesday and singles and season tickets priced at 25 cents and 1 dollar. Also on the schedule are Glenwood’s Thursday and Friday games at Hastings reunion and Emerson tournament, plus a Wednesday Web Feet versus Walnut Grove clash and notes on West Oak, Keg Creek, and Mark Evans diamond games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Tablor
Thurman
Plattsmouth
Hastings
Emerson
West Oak
Keg Creek
Mark Evans Diamond
Web Feet
Deaths of the Week and Closely Timed Bereavements
Glenwood resident Byron Surber died last night at 7 15 and was about 74 with stomach trouble. He leaves five daughters and a son. Friday’s paper will carry further particulars. Mrs Meyer, who died a week after her husband in Long Beach California, is survived by a daughter and siblings. John P Retelsdorf, a Malvern shoe merchant for 28 years, died Saturday morning aged over 86. funeral at Presbyterian church. Rev A K Myattway of Tabor died unexpectedly in Akron Indiana after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Surber
Glenwood
Tribune
John Meyer
Long Beach
Cal
Meyer
Nancy Buffington
John Hill
Huntington Park
Los Angeles
Elijah Buttington
Will Bufting
John P. Retelsdorf
Malvern
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Retelsdorf
Germany
J.H
Henry Retelsdorf
A.K. Myattway
Tabor
Akron
Ind
Lake Winona
Burmah
India
Coming Events in Malvern Glenwood Silver City and Hastings
Listed items include Teachers Institute in Malvern from August 23 to 28, Old Bettlers Picnic in Glenwood on August 25, Odd Fellows Picnic in Silver City on August 26, Thurman Rage Ball Tournament August 24 to 26, and a Soldiers Reunion in Hastings. Also mentions a state fair and dog movies among brief notes.
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Old Bettlers
Glenwood
Ccc
Ccce
Odd Fellows Picnic
Silver City
Thurman
Soldiers Reunion
Hastings
Time Pastor Lectures at Tabor Baptist Church
A time pastor at Tabor Baptist Church has lectured considerably in recent years, delivering sermons and engaging the congregation with extended talks and Bible study sessions.
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Tabor Baptist Church
Fire Destroys A J Boston Home Near Malvern
A house two miles northwest of Malvern burned Saturday afternoon after 4 o'clock destroying the A J Boston residence and contents. No one was home. cause undetermined though a defective flue is likely. Insurance covered most losses but irreplaceable items were destroyed. Mr and Mrs Boston are longtime Mills County settlers. Wesley Templeton of Glenwood, now in Omaha, received a $14.48 civil war back pay check from Washington for service in 1868, a debt long forgotten. He served in company D, 8th Iowa cavalry and was imprisoned at Andersonville.
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A. J. Boston
Malvern
Boston
Axcelsior Springs
Mills County
Wesley G. Templeton
Glenwood
Omaha
Washington
Sam
Mr. Templeton
8Th
Iowa Cavalry
Andersonville
Youthful Climber Scales 60-Foot Windmill Tower
Lew Hamlishs four year old son in White Cloud township climbed to the tower top while his father was away. He walked the platform 60 feet above ground with calm nerve and descended safely, much to his mother's relief.
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Randolph Enterprise
White Cloud Township
Lew Hamlish
Odd Fellows Picnic at Silver City this Thursday
Mills County Odd Fellows association plans its annual picnic at Silver City on Thursday with members and families invited. The event will be held on the school ground with shade and afternoon amusements including a Fats vs Leans ball game featuring two players from each lodge.
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Mills County
Silver City
Order
Fats Vs
Iowa Crop Acreage Estimate for 1909 by Crop Service
Based on Iowa Weather and Crop Service reports and 1908 township assessor data, 1909 acreage totals include winter wheat 133 740 acres, spring wheat 265 340, corn 8 213 280, oats 4 261 410, rye 49 590, barley 492 320, tame hay 3 485 550, wild hay 886 740, pastures 8 901 970, flax 25 250, potatoes 124 7 40 acres.
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Iowa Weather & Crop Service
Seeger Couple Return From Alaska and Seattle Trip
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Seeger of Rawles township have returned from a coast trip beyond Mills County. They visited the Seattle exposition then traveled to Alaska, reaching Skaguay by boat and continuing inland by rail for a most interesting journey.
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H. W. Seeger
Rawles Township
Pacific Coast
Mills County
Seattle
Alaska
Skaguay
Reduced Rates to Des Moines for Burlington State Fair
The Burlington offers lowered round trip fares to Des Moines during the state fair from Glenwood. Tickets cost 85.10 and go on sale August 26 through September 3.
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Burlington
Des Moines
Glenwood
Reunion Program at Hastings September Event
Program notes invite readers to the Hastings reunion on September 1 2 and 3 with popular speakers fine music and daily baseball games. Also promotes land bargains and travel to Tripp and Myhoy pone bea South Dakota with offers. Includes weathered references to Ere Now and Glenwood.
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Hastings
Tripp and
Myhoy Pone Bea
South Dakota
Ris
Glenwood
Jury Drawn for Glenwood Term Opens September 21
The coming term of court in Glenwood will convene September 21 with 36 jurors drawn. Listed are jurors from Glenwood Malvern Hastings Silver City Henderson Pacific Jenetson Emerson Council Bluffs and others including names such as John Jens J W Langmuir G H Nebley A C Lemmen and W H Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
J. W. Sims
Albert Nelson
Thomas McClure
J. H. Burks
Hastings
G. S. Purcell
I. J. Mc
Farland
Wortman
H. C. Dolph
Harold Peterson
Silver City
C. I. Parker
Henderson
Charles Wilkinson
Pacific Jenetson
C. T. Hubbell
E. Dashner
Emerson
A. B. Steiner
M.©. Warren
Council Bluffs
George Bailey
W. BR. Wall Jr
Ben Lincoln - Pacific Junction
M Follett Malvern
Dog Caught in Hedge Stirs White Cloud Township Tale
The Malvern Leader recounts a curious incident at George S. Davis's home in White Cloud township. Davis lost a valuable dog and advertised for its return. A neighbor later found the dog trapped in a hedge fence, starved and entangled by thorns, a danger that could have proved fatal if not discovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S
Davis
White Cloud Township
Emerson notes crops and locals events in Arcadia area
Gilbert Cheney returns from Arcadia farm with reports of good crops and rain. Treble Cleft club concert at Emerson Presbyterian church deemed a success. Various residents make improvements, travels, and life events including marriages, autos, land prospecting, and visits across Nebraska and nearby states.
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F. H. Priest
Grove
Dril
Wm. F. Rains
Teachers Institute
L. E
Walnut Grove
Nament
Louisville
Glen McCormick
Jake Clark
Ton
Texas
Amelia Perkins
West Virginia
A. K. Myattway
A. J. Boston House
Burns
Iowa
Fentlemen
Gilbert Cheney
Arcadia
Win ‘Campbell
Marion Clemmer
Jap Clemmer
Coronado
Merle Nira Caldwell
George Shetterly
Corinne
Saskatchewan
Canada
Grace Nims
Oakland
Charles Carr
John Sandiland
Henry Nima
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Edna Jones
Alva Strickler
Kansas City
A’ Tollinger
Chas Abel
Glanwood
W J. Hostetter
W H Eaton
Council, Biuffs
Colorado
Hortense Uy
Scott -City
Edge
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