Mills County shines at fruit show in Council Bluffs
Mills County triumphs at the national horticultural show with four first prizes five seconds and one third led by W W Murphy. Awards span plate displays general fruit display and county displays with prize money amid exhibitors from Washington Oregon Idaho Utah Maryland and local figures like Henry J Baird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Council Bluffs
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Queen Mills
W. W. Murphy
Jack Frost
Huntsman
Salome
Dominic
Hobartson
Janet
L. B. Romantic
Wallbridge
Northwestern Greenings
Canada
Duchess
HLRB
Spencer of
Randolph
Tawa
Utah
Maryland
Canyon County
Chelan
Wash
Town County
Polk County
Double Wooden Wedding at Cunningham Farm
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cunningham on the old Skaggs farm southeast of Glenwood hosted a Wednesday wedding celebration. Five years earlier Mr. Cunningham and Guy Breeding escorted two of Queen Mills daughters to the altar, with many relatives attending and a fine dinner served. Present were Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Breeding’s families along with several relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Cunningham
Skaggs
Glenwood
Rawles Township
Mr. Cunningham
Guy Breeding
Queen Mills
Mrs. Breeding
Cunningham
Swain Alberts
Malvern
Peter Cunningham
Fred Cunningham
Ernest Alparts
Walter Glynn
Charles
Mary Alberts
C. M. Wilson
Christmas Eve Church Entertainment Report
A Christmas Eve entertainment is planned at the local church. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs A B B Bird on December 12. BB McFall and son James visited Emerson with a physician about James health. Ed Lawshe of Red Oak visited with their son William and wife staying with Joe Banister. Rev Peter Jacobs of Silver City spoke on Unitarian creeds. Hunters, paying a nickel per rabbit delivered to a Malvern firm, have caused widespread rabbit deaths. OG Knight plans a saw mill to service himself and neighbors. Uncle Ben and Aunt Phoebe Martin of Malvern visited James and family, while John Wilson and family from Council Bluffs moved into J W Rice property.
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Abb Bird
BB McFall
James
Emerson
Ed Lawshe
Red Oak
William
Joe Banister
Peter Jacobs
Silver City
Malvern
OG Knight
Mr Knight
Ben
Phoebe Martin
John Wilson
Council Eloffe
J W Rice
Repair Work Underway After Cylinder Blows in Engine
About ten days ago a mission suffered an engine cylinder blowout. Repairs are in progress and the vessel will be ready in a few days, with grist deliveries resuming shortly.
Hand of Death Touches Many Homes in Mills County
Obituary and funeral notes from Mills County cover Mary A. Jackson of Glenwood and multiple local deaths. Details include burial in Glenwood, service led by Rev Brainerd, and surviving children and grandchildren. Additional notices report the deaths of Mrs. Warren of Glenwood, Thus T Rook of Summitt, James H Mincks, Mrs Pontow, Willis Mulholland, Thomas Hodgins, and J H Antrim with funeral arrangements and local burial plans.
Small Pox Threats and Quarantine Tightening Across Counties
An editorial denounces a Glenwood Opinion piece that belittles small pox, urging respect for its dangers. It cites deaths and severe cases in Glenwood area, notes Emerson physician warnings, and mentions Malvern stockpiling quarantine rules and Red Oak mandating vaccination as school districts face possible closures from outbreaks.
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Glenwood
Malvern
State Board of Health
Emerson
Ward elected secretary and manager of Mills County Telephone
At a Mills County Telephone Co board meeting on Tuesday afternoon James T. Ward was elected secretary and manager to replace the resigning Mr. Barnes. Ward brings substantial business experience and is expected to serve well. Mr. Bates and family plan an extended trip visiting Oklahoma Texas Washington California and Oregon.
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Malvern
Mills County Telephone Company
James T. Ward
Barnes
Ward
Bates
Oklahoma
Texas
Washington
California
Donner Silver Wedding Invitations Go Out
Mr and Mrs Henry Donner of the Malvern area issue invitations for their 25th anniversary celebration. The couple, living north of Malvern, expect many relatives and friends to attend a Christmas Day silver wedding observance.
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Henry Donner
Malvern
Tabor Topics and Local Notices
Mrs Rice and daughters Myrtle and Jessie recover from tonsillitis. Gillilland supplied a church at Emerson. Kares Shortlill plans to move to a Wayne Nebraska farm in spring. John Kemp sold forty acres nw of town to Henry Shaw for 85 per acre. house on Shaw’s land raises rent questions. Mrs Murphy left for Boulder Montana. Joe Dalton Sr funeral at Methodist Church with Rev Ramsey. died in Hutchinson Kansas. Frances Grass gave vocal recital. Rosa Marquis violinist broke rare violin after performance. Phi Delta society hosted by Miss Myrtle Rice. decorations featured cardinal and white colors.
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Henry
Joseph Murphy
Boulder
Mont
Joe Dalton
Hutchinson
Kaw
Methodist
Ramsey
Frances Grass
Rosa Marquis
College
Irashman
Phi Delta College Literary Society
Myrtle Rice
Phi Delta
California oranges and farm life from Ontario in 1908
J Q Kelly writes from California Ontario California December 9 1908 describing cold weather freezing ice on a water tub and orange ripening. He notes barefoot children, recent rain ending the cold spell, snow on mountain tops, and nearby farming specialties. Prices for butter eggs feed and grains are listed with local market conditions and a holiday greeting to readers.
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Ontario
Cal
Tribune
The
California
Iowa
Ten-Pound Jack Rabbit Captures Town's Attention
An 11 year old lad, Willie Epperson, NW of Glenwood, shot a running jack rabbit that weighed nine pounds. Local rabbits in Mills County are unusually large this year, with white fur and black ear tips. Several rabbits have been killed, marking an uncommon season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Wilie Epperson
Glenwood
Indian Runner Wins Tom Longboat Marathon in New York
Indian runner won the 96 mile marathon at Madison Square Garden in New York. Italian rival Dorando Pietri finished as the opponent, following a recent race in the same venue three weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Longboat
Madison Square Garden
New York
Dorando Pietri
Marathon Finish Between Indian and Italian Ends in Tight Duel
The race between the Indian and Italian was neck and neck almost the entire distance with the Italian collapsing near the finish. The 26 mile 385 yard course concluded in 2 hours 2 minutes 45 seconds, marking a grueling test of endurance and pace.
Christmas at the Glenwood Institution Festivities Begin
The Glenwood Institution hosts two weeks of holiday events starting Tuesday night with the Christmas play for 1200 children and relatives from across the state. A schedule lists daily decor, Santa visits, juvenile bands, and a grand masquerade ball on New Year’s Eve with sections for children and employees.
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Glenwood Institution
Santa Claus
Christmas Tree
Chapel Hall
Jussvenile
Glenwood Social Doings: Luncheon and Dominoes
Miss Jeanette Heinsheimer hosted a luncheon for a group of ladies on Wednesday followed by an afternoon at six hand. The Queen Mills domino club gathered at Ted and Olive Sivers home and organized for winter. Invitations were issued for six o'clock dinners and next Wednesday afternoon at the Rathke home. Mrs. Woodfull and Misses Louise Geraldine and Grace McDonough will entertain an evening of euchre and dominoes at the Woodruff home on December 31. Miss Helen Hester will host a lunch and dominoes gathering for girls tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Heinsheimer
Queen Mills Dominoe Club
Ted
Olive Sivers
AG. W. Rathise
A. J. Gettler
Rathke
Woodfull
Louise
Geraldine
Grace McDonough
Euchre
Woodruff Home
Dee
Helen Hester
Marriage License Granted to Sioux City Couple
Clerk Davis issued a marriage license to Howard M. Greiner and Alma E. Tills, both of Sioux City. The wedding is set for Saturday at the home of David Sandiland northeast of Hastings. Alma is the daughter of T. A. Greiner, a former Hastings resident.
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Davis
Howard M. Greiner
Alma E. Tills
Sioux City
David Sandiland
Shastings
T. A. Greiner
Hastings
One Issue Next Week Before Christmas Tribune
Friday's paper will not be issued due to Christmas. Send announcements in time for the Tuesday edition. Advertisers should bring copy tomorrow. Farm listings include a 60 acre tract near Glenwood priced 360 per acre with 40 acres cultivated. a 160 acre farm near Henton priced 50 per acre with outbuildings. a 100 acre Benton area farm priced 60 per acre with alfalfa and timber. Contact B. B. Deane, Glenwood, Ia. Foley s Honey and Tar promotes relief for hoarseness and coughs overnight.
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Tribune
Glenwood
Henton
Benton
B. B. Deane
Supreme Court Decisions Favor Dilley and Dilley Case
Genung & Genung report Des Moines notices of favorable Supreme Court rulings in three cases. The high court affirms a Mills county injunction for M F Dilley against Henderson authorities over water and ditching on his land. It also orders Jim Hill's railroad to pay 175 to J Bacus for a mare killed, after earlier verdicts and appeals. In a Montgomery county case, a jury verdict of 1500 for A Hubbard over a faulty bridge approach near Red Oak is upheld on change of venue.
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Genung & Genung
Des Moines
Supreme Court
M. F. Dilley
Henderson
Mills County
Dilley
Jim Hill
Railroad Corporation
J. 8. Bacus
Pacific Tunction
San Francisco
A.hubbard
Montgomery County
Red Oak
Local Notes From Silver City And Surrounding Areas
SILVER CITY Miss Frances McCoy visits her sister in Omaha. John Heitman of Wakefield NE visits relatives in Silver City. Roy Rains returns from Warner Can for a visit with his parents. Webster Mains enjoying aly. from his brother Areh as of Virginia. Mr and Mrs Thomas McMahan went to Stanberry MO for residence. they return from their wedding trip. Sixteen cattle cars shipped from here by George T Rew and others. Squire L W Hutfaker poorly but improving. Hugo Leu buys the Write fyberg hall in Treynor with possession Jan 1. Miss Sophie Spelman visits Dumfries with Caroline Miller. Cassius Soliday and Charles Jones champion rabbit hunters, killed six. Trank Smalley suffers paralytic stroke in Fremont NE. Mr Huffaker enjoys Job's comforter on neck. worth $5. Bazaar by Baptist ladies nets $80. Revival at Methodist church starts Sunday. Christmas cantata eve. Fraternal lodge officers listed. Masons, Woodmen, and other fraternal officers named.
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Frances McCoy
Remington
Omaha
John Heitman
Wakefield
Neb
Silver City
Roy Rains
Warner
Can
Webster Mains
Aly
Areh
Ginia
Thomas McMahan
Stanberry
George T Rew
William Burgoin
AL Ingram
W B Smith
Squire L W Hutfaker
Hugo Leu
Fyberg
Treynor
Sophie Spelman
Dumfries
Caroline Miller
Guess Cassius Soliday
Charles Jones
Trank Smalley
Fremont
Huffaker
Job
Aper House
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Henry J. Baird
Delta
Colo
Norfolk Valley
Wall Street
Mary A. Jackson
J. J. Jackson
L. W. Russell
Chisago
St. John's Episcopal Church
Rev. L. D. Brainerd
Chicago
Benner
I. W. Sale
Whitewater
Wis
W. P. Williams
Kathryn Jackson
New York City
Mrs
Clyde Warren
T. T. Rook
T. Rook
Summitt
St. Joseph Hospital
Rook
James H. Mincks
Baptist Church
August Pontow
East Liberty Charch
Willis Mutherland
Willis
Fred E. Mulholland
Thomas Hodgins
Charles Dalton
J. H. Antrim
Tabor Topics
J. Q. Kelly
J. B. Bartley
Lodi
Sillsdale
Shenandoah
Kelly
Jack Rabbits
Glenwood Social Doings
Foley S. Roney
Odd Felllows
L Hettinger
Noble Grand
Frank Hargitt
Rec
A FP Reeve
W Mains
Woodman
G L Waltrip
JA Day
W J Whittington
A P Reeve
Wm Summers
Loel Willis
Clark Reeve
G M Agan
TF Plumb
Masons
J G McCue
Wim Burgoin
Chas Swanburg
W Main
E A Stevens
GW Sawyer
CH Kruse
J J Taylor
EU Anderson
James Finchem
Tyler
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