A H Burger recalls Mills County climate and pioneers
A H Burger of Glenwood, an Mills County longtime resident, recounts life in 1849 and later. He notes winters are milder now, recalls severe years 1856-57 and 66-67 with heavy snows, deer slaughter, island feed on the Missouri opposite Bartlett, and early settlers Rawles and Merritt families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Burger
Glenwood
Tribune
Mills County
Burger
Merritt
H. Burger
Rufus Merritt
Queen Mills
Mr. Burger
Milla County
Missouri River
Bartlett
Joe Rawles
Rawles Township
Rawles
Burgers
Merritts
Plattsmouth
California
Mills County Farmland Sells At High Price Near Railroad
James Burgoin bought the Mrs. Tucker farm of 240 acres seven miles east of Silver City in Anderson township for 21000 dollars, about 90 dollars an acre. The sale shows Mills county soil fetching strong prices near the railroad, illustrating rising land values.
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James Burgoin
Mrs. Tucker
Silver City
Anderson Township
Mills County
Announcements of Glenwood Churches
The Baptist church ends special meetings after this Sunday. An evangelistic service will replace next Wednesday’s prayer meeting in the main auditorium. Sunday morning sermon by Pastor Staples titled His Brother's Guardian with Genesis 4 9 text. Evening theme An Enduring Foundation. text I Corinthians 3 10. Juniors 8 p m. B Y P O 6330. Morning topic The strength of the church Psalms 48 12 18. Evening sermon for the young. Girls Missionary Society meets next Saturday at 2 30 with Lucile Hefpsheimer. Nettie Wolfe to sing at Christian Endeavor at Congregational church next Sunday evening. December session of the Macebuso next Tuesday Dec 11 at 8. Christian Endeavor Camping Trip Mrs Skiles Tring Nettia Wolfe Hazel Kiddoo Maud Tipple. Recitation When you're courting a girl court her honest and square Mary Blaix. Farmer's Institute at Scroggin corner with Hezekiah Buttersnout Paul Gilliland. Pumpkin raising by Billy Shortstubble Fred Stillwagon. Calf drink by John Plowman Gifford Hale. Winter Sunday evening service at St John’s Episcopal moved to 4 pm afternoon service.
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The
Baptist Church
W. G. Hoover
Glenwood
Staples
Abel
Christian Endeavor
Fire alarm reports small furnace room blaze at Dr DeWitt home
At 6 30 last night Glenwood firemen responded to a nuisance fire at the residence of Dr DeWitt. The fire began in the basement furnace room with a small box of rubbish near the furnace ignited. The blaze was extinguished before major damage. The cause remains a mystery.
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Glenwood
DeWitt
Jaddies
Henderson Schools Closed Over Diphtheria Case
Henderson schools were closed Thursday as a precaution due to diphtheria prevalence. Officials expect possible reopenings next Monday if conditions improve.
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Henderson
Protest Against the Pardon of Watson
Wall Street correspondent of the Malvern Leader voices local opposition to pardoning Thomas W. Watson for the Shelley murder dated about 22 years ago. Citizens denounce him as a killer, recount witness testimony and warn against releasing a man they deem a danger to their families. They urge Mills County representation to oppose any pardon in the forthcoming general assembly.
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Wall Street
Malvern
Thomas W. Watson
Old Wan Shelley
Watson
Shelley
Murderer’s Row
Mills County
General Assembly
Doctors Move Into New Offices on Wickham Building Second Floor
A Tribune man visited the second floor of the J. B. Wickham building where Dr. C. H. DeWitt and Dr. C. W. Lyon have set up private offices. The suite includes a large reception room, private consultation room, operating room, laboratory, and X-ray area. The space is light, airy, and heated by a hot water system installed by Mr. Wickham. Wickham previously housed his abstract office on the upper floor, now relocated to the first floor with a well-appointed office.
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Tribune
C. H. DeWitt
C. W. Lyon
J. B. Wickham
Tillman to Speak at Glenwood Chautauqua Next Summer
A forecast heralds a summer event at the Glenwood Chautauqua with Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina speaking to a large crowd. The fiery orator currently enjoys heightened publicity as his Glenwood visit approaches.
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Glenwood Chautauqua
Ben Tillman
South Carolina
Glenwood
Kirkpatrick Public Sale Near Glenwood Dec 20
J Kirkpatrick will hold a public sale at his place six miles north of Glenwood on Thursday December 20. He will sell two horses eighteen high grade Short horn cattle including seven milch cows, twenty five Poland China shoats, some chickens hay grain and farm implements.
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J. Kirkpatrick
Glenwood
Poland
Mighty Mills County Corn Huskers Demonstrate Speed
Mills County fans praise swift huskers from Strahan to Center township. Harry Nosekable leads with 154 bushels in eight hours, Homer Clipson claims 148 bushels in a day near Balfour, while Charles Renack’s 210 bushels in ten hours remains world class. Orville Durbin, fourteen, husked 90 bushels solo last Saturday, a standout for a youth helper.
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Mills County
Strahan
Harry Nosekable
Silver City Times
Homer Clipson
Center Township
Near Balfour
Homer
Charles Renack
Shenandoah
Renack
Malvern
Hastings
Orville Durbin
Ivan Durbin
North Grove
Randolph business men run back line to bridge for west side trade
The Enterprise reports that Randolph merchants laid a back line from town to the bridge during repairs to serve residents west of the river who wish to trade. The service began last Friday and drew many customers, especially last Saturday, and will continue until the bridge is usable again. A telephone on the west side enables calling for a carriage if needed.
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Randolph
Winter Road Dragging For Mills County Farmers
Farmers in Mills County are urged to use road drags in winter as in other seasons. The update stresses keeping roads smooth before freezing weather and promptly dragging during slight thaws. With corn gathering nearly finished, the article calls on farmers to devote time to road improvement.
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Mills County
Mammoth Shorthorn Calf Exhibited in Chicago Show
R B Summers of White Cloud township shows a Shorthorn calf weighing 1850 pounds at the fat stock show in Chicago. The white animal drew attention, and stock buyer Perley was expected to have attended with the cow and her descendants.
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R. B. Summers
White Cloud Township
Chicago
Perley
Evangelistic Rally Held by Mills and Montgomery Churches
Christian churches of Mills and Montgomery counties conducted an evangelistic rally in Malvern on Tuesday and Wednesday with pastors from both counties delivering addresses. Rev. J. Lucas of Glenwood spoke Wednesday morning on The Bible School of Bacay in the Campaign as part of the event. A note from the post office about new collection rules begins with the last ten days of the last quarter, ending December 31.
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Christian Churches
Mills
Montgomery Counties
Malvern
Bible School
Ot Bacay
BR. J. Lucas
Glenwood
Box rents due at quarter start warns mail delivery halt
Instructions require full collection of box rents by the first day of January April July and October. Rents unpaid by that deadline will trigger placing the mail in general delivery.
Warren Laraway Marries Mrs Vertura Miller in Columbus Kans
Warren Laraway and Mrs Vertura Miller were married Thanksgiving morning at the home of her brother B E Hutchings in Columbus Kansas. They have visited relatives in Carthage and Joplin and are due to arrive in Glenwood later this week where friends await to greet them with best wishes.
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Warren Laraway
Vertura Miller
Columbus
Kan
B. E. Hutchings
Carthage
Joplin
Glenwood
Cold snap boosts fieldwork conditions for corn huskers
The milder California spell faded under a brisk northwest wind. Andrew Schappel’s thermometer read six degrees above zero, the coldest so far this winter. Despite the chill, conditions are good for fieldwork with no snow.
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California
Queen Mills
Andrew Schappel
Mills County Medical Society Holds Semiannual Meeting
The Mills County Medical Society met in Glenwood with routine business. Officers elected for the year include President Dr J M Donelan Vice President Dr E A Merritt Secretary Dr H W Benson Treasurer Dr C W Lyon and Censors Dr F E Donelan and Dr F E L Hester. Mrs L S Robinson of Glenwood fractured her right elbow while at home and required a plaster cast.
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Mills County Medical Society
Glenwood
J. M. Dongelan
E. A. Merritt
Emerson
H. W. Benson
C. W. Lyon
F. EB. Donelan
F. EB. L. Hester
Famous Cartoonist Darling Joins Des Moines Register Staff
The Des Moines Register and Leader announces the exclusive services of J N Darling known as Ding from the Sioux City Journal. His cartoons on state and national affairs will engage readers during the upcoming legislative session. Also notes Baptist bazaar sale of high school pennants and pillows on December 8.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
J. N. Darling
Ding
Sioux City Journal
Register
Mr. Darling
Register and Leader
Certificates Issued To New Officers In Mills County
The Mills County Board of Supervisors adjourned in Glenwood and authorized Auditor Agan to issue certificates of election to new county officials chosen at the late election. Proceedings from the Nov 23 meeting are recorded, including miscellaneous claims, road notices, and bridge repairs. Officials adjourned to Dec 4, 1906 with notices to close contracts and address a malfunctioning bridge and phone at the poor farm.
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Glenwood
Agan
Ridgeway & Son
Adam Rager
Welch & Co
Draesler
E Huffaker
G Planagan
Board of Supervisors of Mills
E. S. Bogart
Nims
Ceesesaees
Fred Graig
DeLashmutt & Davis
Hatcher
Green Bay Lumber Co
Hettinger
Ernight
Mills County Tribune
Elizabeth Phillips
Ibr
Lafe Scott
Roc White
Breen Eccepting Y Rar
Buck & Murphy
Waterman
John Soard
Sherm Hilll
Emerson
Iowa
Iowa Telephone Co
Board of Supervisors
Mills County
J. Chantry
F. H. Plumer
Ehuffaker
Wt & Davis
Ferguson Grocery Co
Iowa Tel. Co
R. P. Jack the Co
B& Qrrco
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A. H. Burger
Girls’ Missionary Society
Lucile Hefpsheimer
Miss Nettie Wolfe
Congregational Church
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Convenilent Offices
Kirkpatrick
Big Mills County
Christian Church
Laraway-Miller
Regsister
Baptist Bazaar
Dr.price
Dr. Price
Auditor's Office
the Tribune
Dee
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