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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1915

Page

3

New railroad shipping point planned near Hastings

J D Robbins and area farmers win consent for a switch on the Hastings and Carson branch about 5% miles north of Hastings. The 1210 foot switch will handle over 20 cars, with land donated for a depot and elevator. Rails to be laid soon, stockyards to be built, and a depot possibly on Hyans land. Locally significant impact on Hastings Henderson and Silver City shipping, with no name chosen yet, suggested as Roogan.

J. D. Robbins Hastings and Carson Hastings Robbins Hyans Messrs Henderson Silver City Roogan

Malvern High School Declamatory Contest Winners

The Malvern High declamatory contest at the Christian church featured 12 contestants after a Nov 27 prelim. Ivan Axtell won oratorical, Elmer Skages placed second. Katharine Mulholland led dramatic, Marion Knight and Sophia Anderson won humor. Mulholland was judged first overall and advances to the district contest. Judges were W. H. Mead C. E. White and Fred Keller of Council Bluffs.

Malvern High School Christian Church Edna Grove Omaha Ivan Axtell Toussaint L W. H. Mead C .E. White Fred Keller Council Bluffs

TRY OUR MERCHANTS The Tribune Praises Glenwood Advertisers

The Tribune extols local business firms in Glenwood for their advertising. It emphasizes that readers can judge merchants by ad quality and prices, noting that local shoppers should favor home trades and see value in nearby bargains.

the Tribune Glenwood

Deaths of Mrs Oliver Sherer and Henry Humston

Mrs Oliver Sherer died in Rochester Minnesota last Saturday after Mayo Clinic surgery for facial nerve trouble. Funeral held at her sister’s Glenwood home. Her husband Oliver Sherer and relatives came from several states for the service. Henry Humston, Civil War veteran and Ingraham township pioneer, died in Oakland Saturday and was buried in Malvern.

Oliver Sherer Burta Burkett Sherer Rochester Minn Mayo Glenwood E. R. Herrick Sherer H.W. Burkett Houston Texas Los Angeles Charles Edmonds Springfield Senator B. J. Burkett Lincoln Joseph Feltham Will Burkett Herman, Neb William Reeves Russell Burkett Shorer Rochester Henry Humston Ingraham Township Oakland Stevens Malvern

Married Collins Turley in Omaha Iowa couple wed in Omaha

Collins and Turley were married last Thursday in Omaha. The item notes pleasant Iowa weather, farmers working corn, and a corn husking contest between Arthur Thomas and William Ross with bets on Bill. Frank Allen bets on Bill. Tribune to publish records later.

Collins-Turley Frank Collins Glanwood Alice Turley Council Bluffs Omaha Art Thomas Arthur Thomas William Ross Frank Allen Bill Tribune

Merrill Johnson shifts to cattle feeding plan

Merrill Johnson clarified a prior note by stating he will not switch to cattle feeding this year. He recently received more than 4000 sheep from the Omaha market at Malvern, which he intends to feed. Also, D G Jamison’s bargain room advertises ten presents for 1.00 in a 10 cent sale.

Merrill Johnson Johnson Malvern Omaha D. G. Jamison Jones & Richards Chicago Mr. Jones

Hastings Boy Pleads After Window Destruction

John Simpson journeyed to Omaha last Thursday and in Hastings caused damage at the Al Starr restaurant and the Quimby pool hall. He then tailed Van Gorkum, was chased to the mayoral court, and fined $15 with costs for disturbing the peace. Other items note possum theft, Pythian Sisters aiding a lodge in Sidney, cattle and lamb shipments to Chicago, local visits, and community notices.

John Simpson Omaha J. Barleycorn Hastings al Starr Quimby Pool Hall John van Gorkum Mr. van Gorkum Ira Hutchings Pythian Sisters Lodge Sidney Clem” Kim¢ Hall Council Bluffs Mesdames G Purcell P. H, Priest C. H. Baxter Lemon Cox Carrie McMillan Joseph Hayden L. K. Mason Har

Helpful HeadH Tints Don’t Be Too Sure You Suffer

A quip filled piece questions headaches as a sign of inner void and mocks physicians who cling to dignity in alcohol. It argues suffering stems from obstacles to natural order and urges self awareness, noting skepticism in medicine as a sign of lost confidence.

Will Creech Home Coon Supper Draws Neighbors

An annual coon supper gathers a large group at the Will Creech home in Rawiles township. Old dog Jim aids hunting, tracking and treeing game, while the event, held last Saturday night, grows with more young people joining each year, sharing interests beyond coon hunting.

Will Creech Rawiles Township Will

Mills County Farmers Institute at Malvern dates December 15 16 17

The Mills County Farmers Institute will be held at Malvern on December 15 16 and 17 with three Ames College experts slated to speak. A corn show accompanies the event and several locals will have roles on the program.

Mills County Farmers’ Institute Malvern Ames College

Mills County Medics Meet in Glenwood

About twenty Mills County Medical Association members met at Dr G M Agan’s Glenwood office on Thursday afternoon. Dr Paton of Omaha spoke on ethical matters in the profession. President Dr J A Parsons and secretary Dr W A Rush, both of Malvern, attended the meeting. The Tribune notes it aims to cover all local news.

Mills County Medics Mills County Medical Association G. M. Agan Glenwood Paton Omaha J. A. Parsons Malvern W. A. Rush

Mrs Branson Injured In Fall During Lodge Install

Mrs Atta Branson Grand Chief of the Daughters of Heathe Lodges of Iowa suffered a serious fall near the new jail in Glenwood after arriving for the lodge installation. She trained to Shenandoah and was taken to the Commercial House with back injuries though no bones were broken. Her condition remained serious as word reached Saturday evening.

Atta Branson H. Lodges Iowa Shenandoah Glanwood Glenwood Lodge D. of Anna Killman Jessie Tisher Laura Alexander Pearl Arilla Alexander Rachel Whipple Mrs. Bransom

Mrs Frank W Dodson Crusades for Equal Suffrage in Mills County

Mrs Frank W Dodson of Des Moines state campaign manager for the Iowa Equal Suffrage Association visited Glenwood Saturday to spark local interest and organize Mills County. She has organized in 57 counties. aims to appoint a county manager in each, with helpers at voting meetings. She noted Pennsylvania’s suffrage vote as a hopeful sign amid Philadelphia political opposition.

Frank W. Dodson Des Moines Iowa Equal Suffrage Association Glenwood Mills County Dodson

Guardian sought for aging Malvern man in court notes

John F. Christopher Jr asks the court to appoint a guardian for his father John B P Christopher Sr, resident of Mills County and owner of Malvern lots valued around 1000 dollars. The 82 year old is described as feeble minded and physically weak needing constant care. Court convenes in Glenwood on December 14 with Judge Woodruff. docket includes 162 cases mostly continuances. Sam Estes recently named administrator of G H Estes estate with a 70000 bond. About sixty executor administrator and guardian papers filed this year.

John F. Christopher Jr John BP Christopher Sr Mills. Couny Malvern Sam Estes G. H. Estes

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Malvern H. S Los Angeles Times Mr. Possum Starr Boys Mr. Richards Darkies Ry Lewis Robert Smith Roy Quimby TI VanGorkum VanGorkum Vern Clark Howard Baxter Creston M. C. Warren and Son Lyon M. E. Cupp Ant Randolph Perry Schlapia Leota Hazel Wort of Emerson Irvin Fort R H. McFarland Abe Harbart Ivan Starr Clarence Sandiland John Peterson Joe Wearin Frank Mitchell Strahan I. R. Hutchings John Braselton Roseville O. B Hutchings F. H. Priest Balfour John Sawyers Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of Hastings H. H. Wilson Marshall Arkansas Harry Caven Prescott W. B. Caven Bert J. H. Massingale Clarinda Luther James Gofwin Axcelsior Springs John McDonald Godwin Emma Barnes Wausa Nebraska Jennie Lang W. D. Clark Chas Ashmore J L. Clarke L. D. Clark Carns Neb Father Clark James Albert Kuntze Elsie Kuntze M. Kuntze M. E Jack) Cupp Jack Abner Clark Miaon Mayo Bros Roy Blakesley Garrett Mopsright Name Publishing Co M. W. Hoover McQluskey Jim Mr. Cann Farmers’ Institute Mrs. Branson Auto Falls Area Way Woodruff Clerk of Courts
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