Mr Burkett Surprise Birthday Party in Glenwood
A group of friends surprised H W Burkett for his 60th birthday last Monday evening at Rev W J Howard's home. After a hearty supper and musical entertainment by J V Hinchman O R Patrick Shirley Gilliland Blanche Burkett and others, guests enjoyed songs and a finale of Old Folks at Home and A Nest My God To Thee before leaving after ten. The gathering included J V Hinchman D H DeWitt L L E Williams W S Lewis C M Sharpe F M Shriver Frank Ridgeway John A Brope J L Bellatti Rev W J Howard and others.
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Frank Shriver
Omaha
Glenwood
F. M. Shriver
O.H. Mareb
Dmre
Mary Chembers
Chicago
Fred Klingersmith
Joe Wilkins
Norfolk
Nebr
Frank Nebe
Mr. Burkett
H. W. Burkett
Rev
W. J. Howard
Burkett
Jatorm
J. V. Hinchmen
Rao
O. R. Patrick
Neney Les
Shirley Gillilland
Blanche Burkett Slo
Menara
J. V.hinchman
D. H. DeWitt
LL E. Williama
W.8. Lewis
C. M. Sharpe
Frak Ridgeway
Jor. A. Brope
J. L. Bellatti
Shirley Gilliland
John Hanson
Two Accidents From a Dangerous Pastime Swing
In the Hoeinsheimer pasture west of town a dangerous swing over a 35-foot chasm caused injuries. Albert Winkler broke a leg last Saturday while the crowd watched. Sunday, Fred Howlett from Council Bluffs had multiple injuries including a broken arm and a dislocated wrist. The swing was taken down after the second accident.
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Hoeinsheimer
Ajreaa
Albert Winkler
Fred Howlett
Q Council
Blaffa
Runaway Run Affects Glenwood Wagon Team
In Glenwood, runaways have become common. Last Saturday afternoon Mr. R E Stamper, driving the J B Scott delivery wagon, tied the team to the wagon weight and stepped inside. The horse frightened, pulling the weight, crashed into a telegraph post on the road to the depot. One horse was shot after suffering a broken leg. the wagon wrecked, making this one of the town’s worst runaways. Meanwhile farmer Sam Esten harvested a big hay crop this season, selling 200 tons at ten dollars a ton for two thousand dollars, with surplus hay for winter feed. Despite corn cutting, hay prices remain strong as farmers store or sell quantities, keeping many independent.
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Glen Wilkins
Town City
Glen
P. Mose
Rawles Township
Tribune
Moss
H.F. Johna
Woodbine
Mona
Vanderbilt
Astor
F. W. Miller
Glenwood
Canada
New York
New England
Michigan
R.E. Stamper
J. B. Scott
Sam Esten
Milla County
Betes
Guarce
Reward Offered for Stolen Horse and Thief near Silver City Iowa
Mr W A Wilking offers 200 reward for the thief or horse in a theft near Silver City Iowa last Sunday evening. Description lists Norman gelding six years old 1300 pounds with distinct markings and a brown speckled rump. Suspect described as a small man about 24, 130 pounds, dark features, 654U feet tall, smooth shaved, possibly riding an old jockey saddle. Notify W A Wixins Silver City Iowa with any information.
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W. A. Wilking
Bio Pacture
Silver City
Horan
Wilkins
W. A. Wixins
Iowa
Trouble Over A Razor In Glenwood Court Case
Karl Garman of Glenwood was arrested last Saturday for the alleged theft of a razor from Wolf during a reunion. Wolf accused him but could not prove it. Wolf later bought a razor from Garman and had him arrested. Squire Day freed Garman when identity could not be proven. Also a Letter List notes uncalled letters at Glenwood post office for the week ending Aug 28 1901.
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Karl Garman
Glenwood
Wolf
Hadeon House
Garman
Razor
W.G. Higley
Waits
P. M
Wedding Gifts Shock Guests at Tabor Ceremony
A White-Kesterson wedding in Tabor drew a large crowd and praise but ended with a scandalous gift. Guests found an old doily, worn German silver spoons, and aged napkins donated by a prominent local banker. The donor’s name appeared on a card, revealing his infamous clever vanity in social and business life.
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Tabor
Tabor. Thie Gentleman Had Made the Clever Ananvdering
Stolen Horses Plague Mills County Residents
In the last eleven days five horses have vanished from Mills County homes. The latest theft occurred Monday night two miles south of Silver City when Mr. China Schroader’s team was taken from pasture. Thieves drove to Silver City and seized a road wagon and harness from Mr. W. C. Swarts, then disappeared toward Sidney. A $100 reward is offered for return of the team and capture of the culprits, with bloodhounds from Lincoln on the trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
China Schroader
Silver City
Should Be Prosecuted For Watermelon Patch Riot
A recent raid on a watermelon patch left vines torn and melons broken, with 120 melons counted damaged the next morning. The writer condemns the act, urges identifying the perpetrators, and calls for a strong legal reprimand to deter similar vandalism.
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Gang of Toughe
Institution
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J. A. Harding
Ingraham Township
Elien Rheam
Gates Rhbeam
Platemonth
J.T. Murphy
Sulphur
Florence Hatton
Hamburg
Janet Record
Geo. Moridge
St. Paul
Ben Swsher
Waterloo
Helen Moulton
H.A. French
Albert Hareon
RL. Hadeon
Red Bluff
Gal
Dick Haadeon
John McCluskey
Des Moines
Anon Underwood
Council Bluffs
R. O. Hawke
Chen Yockey
Horton
Hansa
Martha Myers
Geo. W. Young
Rushville
Ind
Lhat
J. W. Hinchman
Young
Messrs
Irvin Eshliman
Charlea Woodruff
Ames
Missea Josephine
Alioa Perine
Mt. Pleseant
Seattle
Washington
Iachera
Nebe
Aboeman
Wm. H. Anderson
Baldwin Millinery
Bachelors Club
L. E. Williams
Delta
Williams’s Park
Aradit
Colts
Choice
Horr Bros, Hilsdale
Lowa
Opera House
Glenwood Opera Hoyas
Bigs
Sapte
Chas. W. Evans
E. S. Bogart
Dr. Plimpton
New
Stanhope
Sharpe & Gettler’s
Sharpe & Gettler
Moss Hening
D. G. Jamison
South Side Square
RED Cross
Dick Hudson
Ak-Sar-Ben VII
Ano the Nora
Knights OF
Ak- ‘Sar- Ben
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