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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1920

Page

3

Wiles Reunion Highlights Generations in Cass and Mills Counties

Descendants of pioneer Thomas and Mrs Wiles gathered in Glenwood and Weeping Water for an annual Wiles reunion. The meeting elected Roy C Wiles of Weeping Water as incoming president with L L Wiles as secretary and Thomas Wiles as treasurer. Next year’s gathering set for Weeping Water Neb. A large dinner and social time followed, with many Wiles families from Plattsmouth Glenwood Malvern and nearby towns in attendance.

Thomas Wiles Rawles Township Mills County Cass County Neb Milla County Mayion S. Wiles Glenwood C. L. Wiles Marlon Wiles Roy C. Wiles Weeping Water L. L. Wiles Will Adams Edwin Wiles Glenwood Park Commissioners Wiles Glenwood Lake Plattsmouth CG. L. Wiles J. H. Hall Ray Wiles Mary Wiles Elizabeth Wiles Margaret Wiles Charles Warner Plattamouth Leonard Terryberry Wallace Warner Wloytis Ross Malvern Frances Egli Marian Onsawa Sarah Wiles Luke Wiles Marguerite Joe Wiles B. Pollitt Alberta Edith Fern Vera Pauline Henderson Anna Wiles Howard Helen Guy Elsie Wiles J. W. Miller Tabor Janet Knight Tacoma

Birthday for Mrs Killmon at Degree of Honor event

August 26 marked Mrs. F. S. Killmon of Glenwood birthday and convention day for the Degree of Honor lodge. Fellow members presented a silver mesh bag and visiting ladies gave a hand painted cream pitcher and sugar bowl as tokens of affection and esteem.

F. S. Killmon Glenwood Honor Lodge

One of quartet of thieves caught in Missouri

Sheriff Edwards arrested Tella Crites at Malvern after a Wabash officer delivered him from Shenandoah. Crites, held in Glenwood jail, is among four men tied to burglaries at Silver City Strahan and the Hillyer auto case. Three have been captured. two others will be tried at Maryville.

Edwards Malvern Tella Crites Sheranfdoah Glenwood Crites Silver City Strahan Hillyer Auto Shenandoah Wabash Railroad Sharif Maryville Missouri Mills County Tribune

Pretty Game Between Glenwood and Malvern

The Glenwood and Malvern baseball teams met on the Glenwood grounds. About 500 attended the contest with orderly rooting. Glenwood's battery was Mahoney and Wheeler, Malvern's was McCord and Boyle. The score ended Glenwood 2, Malvern 2. A return game is planned for Sunday, September 12 if plans hold.

Glenweat Malvern Glenwood Grounds Glenwood Mahoney

Glenwood Wins Three In Local Baseball Tournament

The Glenwood baseball tournament wrapped after a three day run with perfect weather and standing crowds. Glenwood beat Bart let 12 3, Silver City 16 0, and Pacific Junction 6 0 to clinch first place and $150. Bartlett took 17 10 for second, Silver City 10 17 for third, and Pacific Junction 18 8 for fourth. The Chamber of Commerce and merchants earned praise for backing the event.

Glenwood Bartlett Silver City Pacle Junction Pacific Junction Junction

Deaths of Oakley Russell and Mrs Ballard in California and local areas

Death notices report Oakley Russell son of Mr and Mrs Russell of Hastings died August 28 after weeks of illness. He was 17 and cared for at Mebmund oon Thosmite, with funeral at the Russell home in Bethany. Also obituary of Mrs S. A. Ballard of Glenwood and Oakland California, who died August 28. Ballard to be buried in Glenwood cemetery after brief services. nephew Krank Choate noted.

Oakley Russel Co. Ow Russell Hilstings Ps Beady Russells Pethany Mr Thussell Hastings 5. A. Ballard Oakland Calif

Farnum to Star in Wolves of the Night at Rex

William Farnum, a leading screen figure, appears at Rex Theatre on Tuesday in Wolves of the Night a K Lloyd Sheldon story. The film promises dramatic action as Farnum battles overwhelming odds and is preceded by a single reel comedy with shows at 8 00 and 9 46. Lincoln saw opportunities in America when he split rails.

William Farnum Rex Theatre

Accident closes Pony Creek Hill. truck overturns near Glenwood

A loaded Igo Transfer truck driven by Charles Hollingsworth overturned on Pony Creek Hill six miles north of Glenwood. Hollingsworth suffered a broken leg and multiple bruises and was taken to Mercy hospital in Council Bluffs. The three ton coal load and a hay rack with two boys blocked the road. Hollingsworth veered into the ditch to avoid hitting the rack. The truck was demolished and Hollingsworth is reported doing as well as could be expected.

Igo Transfer Company Council Bluffs Charles Hollingsworth Pony Creek Hill Glenwood Hollingsworth Mercy

Roy Hurt Accident Near Pacific Junction

Roy Wright a 15 year old nephew of Mrs. T. 4. Harlan of Junction was run over by a mowing machine south of Pacific Junction Widay while working for Mr. Johnson. His foot was nearly severed and he suffered severe bruises. He was taken to Plattsmouth and later moved to Immanuel hospital in Omaha by Dr. Livingston. Amputation not expected.

Roy Pacific Junction Roy Wright T. 4. Harlan Junction Johnson Plattsmouth Immanuel Hospital Omaha Livingston

Cars Collide at First and Locust Corner

William Stowe driving his brother's Ford and Sam Estes in his Ford coupe collided at the corner of First and Locust Friday noon. Estes traveled west on First, Stowe's car struck his rear wheel turning the coupe around. No injuries. Stowe's front wheel and axle broken. both rear tires blown. Estes hub cap knocked off.

William Stowe Ford Sam Estes First and Locust Mr. Estes First Street Stowe Stone Estes

Baseball Accident Injures Whitey Ivenson In Game

George Ivenson known as Whitey suffered a severe facial injury during Thursday’s game while playing right field a foul line ball struck his mouth cutting his lip and causing swelling across the side of his head He was attended by Dr Coughlan and remains under care.

George Ivenson Whitey Din Dr. Coughlan

Ill wind restrained as Malvern man recovers after accident

Flas Arm Removed, David Wilpatriel of Malvern had his lote and winpatited self away between Tris wrist and ibow last week. Accident at Lake left Lewis Greenlee hurt Sunday afternoon when he fell from a swing injuring his head and right ear drum. doctors hope for no permanent injury and two weeks to return home.

Flas David Wilpatriel Malvern Tris Lake Lewis Greenlee Tim Greenlee Efe

Randolph Roadster Hits Valentine Ford Near Malvern

A quick roadster from Randolph collided with John Valentine's Ford on the road between Malvern and Glenwood Friday. The Ford suffered a badly bent frame and axle, but no one was hurt.

Randolph John Valentine Ford Malvern Glenwood

Garman Hyland Marriage In Omaha Lofted By Rev Goodrich

John W. Garman and Mrs Viella Hyland of Omaha wed Rev B B Goodrich in his office on Saturday August 28 at two o clock. Garman works as a painter in Omaha and they will set their home there. G V Caughlan of Glenwood stood for the contracting parties at the Clerk's offices. Announcements arrive here of the marriage of Miss Ethel Burton and Fred Egbert Albright which occurred at Mount Sterling Illinois on August 14.

Garman-Hyland John W. Garman Viella Hyland Omaha B. B. Goodrich Garman Tn. G. V. Caughlain Glenwood

Barkus and Ewing Wed in Malvern Home

Barkus and Miss Hugenne Ewing of Malvern married at the bride's sister's home in Malvern on Sunday August 29. They will reside in Balfour where Barkus serves as Burlington operator. The bride is the daughter of a former Congregational minister in Glenwood, a Glenwood High School graduate, and well known and popular locally. The Tribune extends congratulations and best wishes.

Glenwood Mt. Sterling the Tribune Barkus-Ewing Wm. A. Barkus Hugenne Ewing Malvern Verne Dunn Balfour Mr. Barkus Burlington

Degree of Honor Convention At Glenwood Lodge

The Degree of Honor convention at Glenwood lodge rooms drew 35 visiting delegates from Missouri Valley Council Bluffs Pacific Junction Prescott and Shenandoah. Visiting ladies were hosted at dinner and supper by Glenwood lodge members. Rev. Thompson welcomed delegates and the program featured engaging panels enjoyed by all attendees.

Glenwood Lodge Missouri Valley Council Bluffs Pacific Junction Prescott Shenandoah

Bartlett to host three day baseball tournament

Bartlett opens a three day baseball tournament Wednesday through Friday September 1 2 3 featuring Tabor Thurman Bartlett and Glenwood. Fans in Glenwood are urged to attend at least one day and back the home teams.

Bartlett Tabor Thurman Glenwood

Old kind mortgage found in transfers

Mills County reports a debenture mortgage example worth 80000 dollars. Instead of one note due in five years, sixty notes were issued and secured by a first mortgage on 790 acres. Notes ranged from 500 to 8000 dollars, all maturing together and paid to a trustee.

Iowa Europe Mills County Abstract Co Mills County Tavis Prenidicwlty Ofl Wells Blue Sky Company

O F Picnic at Pacific Junction City Park September 1

The BG O F picnic scheduled for September 1 at Pacific Junction City Park promises a day of sports and feasting. Hastings lodge will join Glenwood lodge for a tug of war and horseshoe pitching contested by Capt Ollie Byers and Capt S B Hutchings. An Odd Fellow or Rebekah gathering, music by the Junction hand, and a basket dinner are planned though court house park access is blocked.

Pacific Junction City Park Rebekehs Hastings Lodge Glenwood Lodge Col. Cheyney Ollie Byers S. B. Hutchings Ah Comers Electrie Light Board of Supervisors Court House Park Rebekah

K P Picnic at Glenwood Lake Park

The K P picnic is set for Wednesday September 15 at Glenwood Lake Park. All members of the order and the Pythian Sisters in the county are invited along with others who wish to attend. A Hastings versus Glenwood baseball game is planned and Frank Jackson chairs the committee promising ample sports.

Glenwood Lake Park K. P Pythian Sisters Hastings Glenwood Frank Jackson Odd Fellows Pacific Junction Iowa

Grandparents Welcomed In Glenwood Family

A telegram from Boston announced Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Myers became grandparents. On Friday August 27 Dr and Mrs Merrill Myerose welcomed Merrill Maitland Jr. into the family. Congratulations to the proud parents and grandparents.

Glenwood Bosten Masg J. MM. Myers Merril Myerose Merrill Maitland, Jr

Victory Medals for Ex-Service Men on Armistice Day

Victory medals will be granted to all ex service men on Armistice day November 1 129. All those interested should see Commander Carl Cook of the American Legion at his office in Glenwood. Owing to lack of spice we will give further details in Thursday s paper.

Carl Cook American Legion Glenwood

Also Mentioned on This Page

Case County Nebraska F. Harmer Avoca R. M. Wiles Luke L. Wiles B. B. Dean Florence Beastie Clara-Dean Jessie Ursula Harmer T. F. Wiles Frances Harlan Richard Nancy Wiles O. T. Leyda Lloyd Catherine Ardilla Murray R. C. Wiles Sterling Robert Lucile Conant Sarah Ela M. Wiles J. &. Wiles Milton Gentry Marlon Deacon Dubbs Crescent Pharmacy Oakley Russell S. A. Ballard Wm. Farnum Lincoln America Matt The 1. O. O. F. Order and Friends Graham Jake Pitsenberger K. P. Picnic O.O.F Pacific Junction, Iowa
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