Thanksgiving Wedding Bells Shine Over multiple Mills County unions
A Thanksgiving day wedding section reports Claude E. Wilson and Edna J. Pierson wed at the Pierson home with Rev. O S Shaw officiating. The event features Edna Pierce as music, carnation and fern decorations, and a poem from groom’s grandmother. Separate nuptials include James Mitchell wedding Florence Cotting, Abbie Jean Harper and Samuel Clark in Malvern, George Spencer and Alice Gove near Glenwood, and George W Strohl with Jennie Criswell at the Criswell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude E. Wilson
Edna J. Pierson
Robert Pierson
Anderson Township
O. S. Shaw
Hastings
Edna Pierce
Oakland
Tobani
Bernice Torrence
Tabor
A. E. Wilson
Perry Wilson
Mills County
Proom
Nebraska City
Johnson
Abbie Jean Harper
Samuel Clark
Malvern
Clark
Quinn Lumber Yard
Hast Hill
George W. Strohl
Jennie Criswell
Rev. Ballinger
James Criswell
Strahan
Doings of the Death Angel Grandma Goode
Obituary notices recount the death of Elizabeth Goode born 1815 England and died 1905 at Ta bor Iowa with burial in Tabor cemetery. It notes 14 children, seven surviving, LDS church membership, emigration to America, and descendants in Tabor and nearby. Also mentions death of Frank Goodwin, Betty Tryon, Narry Rowe, and a Thanksgiving day wedding of Miss June Bogart to Albert Wiebach with notable gifts and attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Goode
Latter Day Saints
Tabor
Raches Township
Charles Wry
Omaha
Hirsheba Thompson
Hazelbeech
Northamptonshire
England
John Goode
America
Ohio
Latter Day Saints Church
John Weatherhead
Edward
Joseph
Frank
Charles
Flora Thornton
Ainsley, Neb
Elkhart
Indiana
Betty Tryon
Betty
Ernest Tryon
Glenwood
Wayne
Neb
South Bend
Tryon
Skiles
J. L. Tryon
John Deming
Narry Rowe
W. &. Rowe
Sidney
Tharry
Shenandoah
June Bogart
Albert Wiebach
Cleveland
Col
George Bogart
Shenandoah National Bank
Mills County Iowa Named for War Heroes
Mills County Iowa was among the first organized after statehood in 1846 and officially established Jan 16 1851. The county bears names of American war figures including Major Frederick Mills killed at Cherebusco in the Mexican War and General Rufus Montgomery who fell at Quebec. Capt John Page wounded at Palo Alto and John Charles Fremont of the Mexican War era also linked to regional exploration, with General William Neary Harrison noted for Tippecanoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Iowa
Frederick Mills
Cherebusco
Montgomery
Rufus Montgomery
Quebec
Page
John Page
Palo Alto
Fremont
John Charles Fremont
Des Moines
Harrison
William Neary Harrison
Tippecanoe
Murdered at His Desk Aged Millionaire Found Dying
Hiram W. Holladay, a prominent financier, was found dying at his desk in his office by his secretary. Police cordoned the scene as investigators began questioning staff and reviewing recent records for motives and suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram W. Holladay
Mr. Royce
Mr. Graham
Holladay Case serial to start next week in Mills County Tribune
The Mills County Tribune announces publication of Burton E Stevensons The Holladay Case a thrilling mystery. The first installment appears Friday December 15 inviting readers to subscribe and discuss the sensational tale about a daughter suspected in a crime and a dramatic courtroom hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton E. Stevenson
Mills County Tribune
Glenwood Chicken Show Ends With Large Exhibit Despite Finances
The Glenwood chicken show closed Saturday night with a larger exhibit than last year but short about $18. Mrs. Salem Curtis of Glenwood won the 100 egg Old Trusty incubator with 1844 Leghorn points. Mrs. G. W. Greenlee of Tabor took $83 for top score 90 or better among White Wyandottes and many other prize results across breeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Salem Curtis
Trusty
G. W. Greenlee
Tabor
F. H. Shellebarger
West Liberty
Iowa
Local Poultry Show Results Reported
Glenwood and Mineola entries dominate the standings with Langshans and Rhode Island Reds. Cockerels and pullets win top honors with scores ranging from the low 80s to the 90s, including 93 for the Mineola cage bird and 92 for Rhode Island pullets and cockerels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Reds
L. W. Bichel
Mineola— Cockerel
Puliet
Ditch Tax Ordered by County Board for Keg Creek Ditch Glenwood
The County Board ordered Auditor Agan to record the special Keg Creek ditch tax. First payment due January 1, 1906 with delinquency April 1. Landowners may pay over five years at 6 percent or lump sum anytime. A new survey will determine specifications and bids. Work hoped to start in spring. The board also spent the day selecting 400 trial jurors 74 grand jurors and 150 talesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agan
Glenwood
Court Term Opens With Busy Prospects Fading
The current term of court began with high expectations but proved tame as Judge Macy left last week Wednesday and will return Saturday to finish probate matters and hear a new trial motion in the Hummel will case. The perjury case against three Pacific Junction railroad men has been postponed to the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macy
Hummel Will
Pacific Junction Railroad
Real Estate Transfers in Lyons and Surrounding Areas
George Hubbell trades 71 acre Lyons farm for 160 acre Perkins county Nebraska land valued at 12 50 per acre. J W Mickelwall sells 40 acres near Glenwood to C H Cash for 4000. Mrs W H Tague buys 40 acre Ira Melnight farm west of Glenwood for 3000. Wurst buys 164 acres northwest of Malvern for 1500. Other transfers include Shenefield to Emma Foxworthy 4 and 3 1 blocks, Chittenden to Boyce 40 acres in Oak section 29, Hardy to Loveland 20 acres in Center section 27, Moats to Susan C miss lots 21 and 332 Emarson, Jones to Stille 40 acres Oak section 28, Jack to O Hara 100 acres Oak section 21, Hubbell to Kraft parts of Lyons sections 9 and 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hubbell
Glenwood
Lyons Township
Henry Kraft
Malvern
Perkins County
Nebraska
Mills County
Shenefield
Emma Foxworthy
Chittenden
J Boyce
Oak
S A Hardy
CS Loveland
Center
John Moats
Susan C
Emarson
R Jones
S Stille
Weather and Crops Range of Thermometer Past Week
Weather and crop notes summarize temperature range and conditions over the past week. Data indicate shifts in highs and lows across stations, affecting planting and harvest timing. Local reports record thermometer readings and field impacts guiding farmers on upcoming chores.
Lands Sell for Delinquent Tax in Glenwood Sale
The annual tax sale in Glenwood was led by Cal. Ed Carson with Major E. B. Brown as chief clerk. Purchasers included E. G. Millard A. D. French and Dean, all of Glenwood, with total proceeds surpassing last year though fewer properties were offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Cal. Ed Carson
E. B. Brown
E.G. Millard
A. D. French
Dean
Missouri
G. Millard
J. M. Shugart
White Cloud Township
Baird
Malvern
Shugart
Plouin
Col
Opening of Congress and Tribune Sale Shake Capitol and Press
The first session of the Stith Congress opened in Washington and lasted twenty minutes with little business. Joseph G Cannon of Tinos was reelected speaker, while John Sharp Williams of Mississippi won Democratic support to lead the minority. The Chicago Daily Tribune, now sold to St Louis buyers and relocated, will reopen early next year with a new large office. subscriptions are on hold until copies resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stith
Washington
Joseph G. Cannon
Tinos
House of Congress
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Chicago
Pribune
St. Louis
The
Tribune
Cord Wood and Christmas Goods Advertised in Iowa Notice
Several hundred cords of timber priced 1450 to 2.50 per unit offered southeast of Glenwood and northwest of Tabor by City Telephone. Homer Kier promotes Father’s Christmas with Kelley Automatic Reclining chairs in leather and chase leather. E. M. Myers and Union Fruit Farm Glenwood advertise Christmas trees and trimmings by L. A. Williams, Iowa phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Tabor
City Telephone
Homer Kier
E. M. Myers
Old Union Fruit Farm
L. A. Williams
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henderson- Glenwood
Bride
Mitchell-Cotting
James ©. Mitchell
Robinson's
Red Cloud
Ilorence Cotting
Charles L. Cotting
McEwen
Clark Harper
Spencer-Gove
George Spencer
Alice Gove
Joseph Stille
Montana
Strohl
Criswell
Grandma Goode
Frank Goodwin
Michael Cunningham
Pacific Junction
Kiser
County
White Wyandottes
A. J. Howe
Coul
JO H. Hanley
Hens
Cockerel
Pullet
W. Byers
Ist
Silver Wyandottes—Jo
J. CG
Kates
Partridge Wyandottes
Mus
W. I. Schwartz
Ben
O. V. Byers
J. C. Kates
Hen
Raymond Peer
Ada Curtis
Clarence Miller
Glenwood— Cockerel
R. GO. White
Buff Leghorns
Ed Buchman
Plymouth Rocks
C. N. Kelley
N. Whittaker
Glenwood— Hen
Bert Rager
Glenwood- Cockerel
White Rocks
Harvey Her
Glenawood Cockerel
O. W. Byers
Partridge Rocks
Buff Gachin
Raymond Veer
Strahan— Fell
Buff Cochins
Wm. Hull
Glenwood- Cook
Strahan— Hen
G. B. VanHorn
Glenwood— Pullet
Jas. Ts. Tarpenny
Strahan— Cock
M. Greenlee
Cook
Buff Orpingtons
A. L. Beese
Tabor— Hen
W. M. Moore
H. M. Logan
Karl Kiddoo
J. OH. Christy
Sol. Puliet
Ditch
J. W. Mickelwall
C. H. Cash
W. H. Tague
Ira Melnight
BR. Wurst
D. E. Banister
Wall Street
State Savings Bank
Sven
Congress
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