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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
2
Hastings reports a burglary at Martin & Son's store Saturday night with two overcoats including a fur coat and a valuable coat stolen, along with a suitcase. Local updates note sheriff involvement and various Hastings happenings including accidents, visits, and community notices.
A report from Bartlett notes Mrs Frank Troth is quite sick. A daughter Madison Leeka, born to Talpb Pack and his wife, was here Monday for a business matter. Corn shucking in the area will soon end as most farmers report good yields.
Plumb buys a fine piano for his home. Harry and Fred Alexander visited Council Bluffs over Sunday. Myrtle McNelly went to Council Bluffs Saturday staying over Sunday. Dr J N Agan moved from Pender Nebraska to Salida Colorado. Prof Woodrum bought a piano for the high school from G A Spellering. Belva Hettinger went to Omaha and returned Saturday. The Silver City band played at the Ernest Rocke funeral last Tuesday. The Silver City basketball team traveled to Glenwood to watch Glenwood play Plattsmouth. J C Jackson bought a team of coal black horses costing 8500 near Tabor for a hearse or carriage.
Will Asman rents a farm near Corning for the year. Mrs Peter Jacobs and baby visit friends in Persia and Omaha. Rev Peter Jacobs ends meetings at Wandonsie Methodist church. BO Sheldon the mail carrier endures a stray team runaways on Friday. Mrs Sarai Gaston returns to Tahor after months visiting Omaha Huron and Courtland. Lou Gibbons suffers a serious wagon mishap in the field when he shifts as the team turns.
A wagon wheel broke on the ice leaving Mr Gibbons with a broken right arm below the elbow after a wheel dropped into a hole. Will Stubbs and Joseph Munsinger shipped fat cattle through Chicago. College academy boys pranked Tommy Alstrope Jr on his 15th birthday at North Tabor. Postmaster Clark handles twenty one sacks of mail as Christmas nears. James Omer returns from Harrison County after his younger brother nearly died due to a prescription error.
Pacific Junction reports fresh paint at Kroon & Co store and Sam Allis thriving in corn shelter trade. Local Methodist ladies plan a new porch and cow house at the church, with Shakespeare and music clubs forming among teachers and residents. A Christmas program and a Woodmen district convention slate loom as the community stays active.
Malvern on Monday December 11 marked Uncle Tommy Aistrope s 77th birthday with a large family gathering and a fine dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs M T Davis Mr and Mrs Henry Aistrope and children Martin and Alice Mr and Mrs F E Mulholland Freddie and Viola Mrs Sadie Goodwin and son Frank Miss Nellie Aistrope Mrs Lizzie Kilpatrick Mr and Mrs Tommy Aistrope and son Henry Mrs M Cunningham Mrs Will Hall Miss Edith Davis Mrs Bertie Aistrope and son Willie and Mrs Samuel Hallam.
Mills County Iowa invites sealed bids for pauper practice in its pauper districts for the year 1900. Bids due by 12 noon January 1. 1900. Auditor B T Agan signs the notice at Glenwood.
Burlington offers round trip Holiday tickets from December 22 to 25 and 30 to January 1 at one and one third of the standard first class one way rate. Valid to all points on the Burlington and many points across several states with continuous passage and a January 4 return limit. Inquiries available through any Burlington agent.
Railroad officials hint at timetable changes on the Hastings branches with plans for an additional Sidney train. The morning service would run directly to Carson, bypass Hastings, and return to Hastings after No 4 arrives at 11 20 am. The Sidney arrival would be about 12 40 pm, with a short layover before departure. Citizens may push for a Sunday mail and passenger run.
The Burlington route announces no limit of 200 miles for holiday round trips this year and applies rates to all points on the Burlington system. Tickets will be valid on other roads to Iowa and several Western states. Dates tickets go on sale and the final return limit of January 4 are printed elsewhere in today’s Tribune.
Dr John Gordon of Howard University in Washington once president of Tabor College drew hisses catcalls and howls as his chapel appearance triggered pandemonium with several disorderly protests reported by dispatches from the scene.
Report notes about a colored institution where Dr. Gordon faces unpopularity over his stance on race. Doctors, lawyers, and other prominent Black figures nationwide petition for his removal. This is the second demonstration against him, the first having occurred last summer. A public sale ad urges choosing Byers Bros for a reliable sale.
Harry Graham Henderson explains a misinformed report of his accident. He states he was seated at the wagon front end gate to drive into a double crib when he was caught between the plate over the entry and his load. He describes the incident and clarifies the circumstances.
A sales pitch claims Hall's Catarrh Cure from J Cheney & Co of Toledo cures catarrh, a constitutional disease. It asserts internal dosing, blood and mucous membrane action, and offers $100 if it fails, with testimonials and broad doctor endorsements. Tam mentions back injury and difficulty sitting, with references to doctors and local remedies.
McClure's Magazine offered high value with a low price. At one dollar yearly, readers gained over thirteen hundred two-column pages from leading American writers. Topics included railroad rates, rebates, and life insurance discussed impartially. It aimed for wide appeal without compromising quality or propriety.
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