Old Pioneer Rankin Laid to Rest at Hillsdale
William Smith Rankin, a Mills county pioneer and Civil War veteran born August 19 1839 in Leesburg Indiana, died November 30 1917 at Hillsdale Indiana after weeks of illness. He married Adran Bacon in 1866 and had six children, five surviving him. He joined United Brethren church after early conversion and leaves a devoted daughter Louise and son Charles. He served in Company K 84th Illinois Infantry, re enlisting for a total of three years service. His funeral was attended by neighbors and distant relatives. tributes came from comrades and family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Rankin
Mills County
G. A. R. Cheerilly
Louise
Charles
William Smith Rankin
Leesburg
Ind
Hillsdale
Prophetstown
84Th Illinois Infantry
Louisville
Adran Bacon
Elia
Rapid City
S. D
Wis
Robert
Upton
Wyo
Rankin
Drake
Hilldale
United, Brethren, Church
A. D. French
George
Glenwood Reminiscences and Obituary Notices
The piece recalls John Keeler once an inmate at the county farm and long a familiar Glenwood character noted for sociability and temper. It mentions his death on Wednesday and burial in Glenwood cemetery beside his mother. Also visits by Joseph Palmer and Lydia Grandy, former Glenwood residents now in LaGrande Oregon, with Palmer noted for courting the courthouse contract.
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John Keeler
Glenwood
John
Hal
Joose
Joseph Palmer
Lydia Grandy
Mr. Palmer
LaGrande
Ore
Palmer
Court House
Grandy
Julia Donelan
New Manager for Glenwood Garage in City
Glenwood Auto Company announces John Pattee of Omaha as new owner after sheriff execution delayed sale. Pattee brings twelve years’ auto repair experience with emphasis on self starters magnetos and storage batteries. He and Mrs Pattee plan to reside in the garage while staffing ensures day and night service. Also notes Elis Island speaker Rev P D Vassileff will address Congregational church on immigration themes.
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Glenwood
Nexs
John Pattee
Omaha
Jin
Pattee
Sinas
Malvern
Ellis Island
P. D. Vassi
New York
Elis Island
Congregational Church
Vassileff
Lovech
Bulgaria
Oing
Garrett Bibleal Institute
Hyanston, Ill
Election of Officers for Glenwood Lodge No 97
The semiannual election of officers of Glenwood Lodge No 97 O Q F occurred Tugaday night December 4 and the following officers were selected.
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Glenwood Lodge No
Anniversary Celebrated At Home Of Fay Wight
Mr and Mrs Fay Wright celebrated their silver anniversary with friends at their new home under construction. A surprise party featured music Here Comes the Bride and a lively charivari. Guests included L Robinson W Sam family J Estes Margaret Wetes and J A Matthews.
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Fay Wright
Fay Wight
Fay
Their Golden Anniversary at Mitchells in Queen Mills
A long wedding anniversary notice recounts Edward Mitch el and Margaret Mintle celebrating fifty years since their 1867 Glenwood marriage. Relatives from Lewiston, Watkins, Winterset, Council Bluffs and nearby towns join in Queen Mills for a two course dinner, gifts including gold coins, and a group photo. The piece also cites a highway mishap injuring Mrs Harless, updates on Everett Hyeratt in Camp Lee, and Lt. Mickelwait’s commission amid local ties to Glenwood and Twin Falls.
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Edward Mitchel
Glenwood
Mitchell
Edward Mitchell
Margaret Mintle
Queen Mills
Imma Mitchell
George Malcolm
C. W. Williams
Lewiston
Neb
James Malcolm
Watkins, Mont
Charles Mitchell
Winterset
Bertha Mitchell
Council Bluffs
O. W. Williams
Elsie
Hazel
Mary
Margaret
Walter Earle
Mrs. Mitchell
Mickelwall
Claude B. Mickelwait
Wilbur Mickelwait
Presidio
San Francisco
Mickelwatt
Twin Falls
Tda
Lieut
State University of Idaho
Tribune Raises Subscription to Two Dollars a Year
The Tribune announces a price increase to 2.00 annually starting January 1. Readers can prepay two years at the old Gold rate of 1.60, signaling faith in the paper. many have already advanced, and more are urged to renew promptly to avoid delays.
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the Tribune
Tribune
Epworth Leaguers Honor President at Glenwood M B Church Social
The Epworth Leaguers at Glenwood M B Church held a monthly business session and social on Tuesday. They honored president Raymond Mintle and his bride with gifts. A Hooverian style repast followed with generous refreshments as readers Zora Moore Viva Evans Pauline Sawyers and Evelyn Ward provided readings.
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Epworth Leaguers
Glenwood M. B
Raymond Mintle
Zora Moore
Macedonia
Viva Evans
Pauline Sawyers
Evelyn Ward
Ality
Court notes: Fractional forty-acre sale sought in suit
In a friendly suit plaintiff William Johnson asks the court to decree sale of a fractional forty acres in Section 28 Township 71 Range 43, with seven defendants holding one seventh interests each to simplify division of proceeds. The record covers grand and petit juries, assignments, and first trials including Webber vs Ballain and divorce granted by default to Avery Perking from Ethyl.
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Wm. Johnson
H. H. Daniels
Hugh Johnson
Alice Otis
Betty Allen
Lacy Buckingham
Clara de- Lashmutt
Township
H. T. Beattie
W. &. Larsson
H. F. Macrett
Will Coffey
R. P. Butcher
A. C. Hodges
HB. L. Mendenhall
W. J. Stout
F. J
Woodruff
Webber Vs. Ballain
Avery Perking
Ethel
Death on the Railroad Tracks in Glenwood
A Glenwood youth, 16, was found dead beside the Burlington tracks half a mile east of the depot. The body showed severe injuries and clothing torn away. Coroner and sheriff ruled out institutional involvement. Identified as Archie Moore, a Glenwood freshman, who had recently wandered from home due to a mental lapse. Funeral held at his home with local clergy and Glenwood High School students in attendance. Interment at East Liberty cemetery.
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Burlington Railroad
Edwards
Undertaker Myers
Lutt
Dr. Lacey
Moora
Myera
Glenwood
Brower
Bhyely
Balfour
Archie Moore
Winnie Moore
Malvern
Ras
Rav, Gable
East Liberty
Wall Street
Glenwood High School
Married Stone Whit s at Methodist parsonage
A quiet wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage in December. Miss Ruth Whit joined in matrimony with Edward of this place on Sunday evening. Rev. G. W. Palmer officiated. The ceremony was small and attended by close relatives and friends.
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Plattemouth
Clea
Ela
Louisa
Charles Rankin
George F. Rankin
RC. Rankin
R. D. Dalton
Pacific Junction
Plattsmouth
Mr. Dalton
Heverisye Construction Company
Lincoln
Dalton
Misemina Mulica
M. E. Church
Fred Huber
Huber
Wood Bros. Commission
Que Stete
Norfons
Wedusadex
Fred
New
Glenwood Garage
Glenwood Auto. Co
Glenwood I. O
O. F
Malvern Lodge 1. O. O. I
Malvern Lodge
Goo
Haley
Malvern Boys
T. A. Harless
Tabor
T. Younker
Harless
Sharp Street
Locust Street
Harry Hubbell
Locust
Camp Lee
Army of the United States
Everett
Anthony
Hyeratt
John Garter
West Liberty
J. Te McCormick
St. Logan
Colo
el Paso
Tex
Columbus
N. M
Pershing
Old Mexico
Villa
Mexico
Mverett
Ft. Ogiethorps
Gamp Lee
Petersburg
319Th U. S. Infantry
Glenwodo
Meets Death
R. R
Archie Moors
Glenswood High School
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