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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
8
A flood of short notices from Glenwood recounts numerous local visitors from Hastings Malvern and Council Bluffs. Movements include postures of business calls, probate needs, and temperament toward properties in nearby towns. The week closes with a postal letter list and small town ads.
Unele Sam’s detective visits town to investigate alleged tax collection abuses. He finds no intentional wrongdoing, notes a few minor, easily corrected errors, and leaves for Red Oak. Collector Kirkpatrick, longtime Democrat from Ottumwa, recounts a hard life and political zeal amid safety fears and a battered past.
The Mills county district court will hear a case where David Marshall seeks $11,500 from the estate of Mary Mathers, sister by marriage to his deceased wife. Three SW Iowa lawyers including Judge Lewin are engaged, raising speculation about the claim’s odds and any undisclosed evidence.
Glenwood high school seniors enjoyed a Mother Goose party hosted by Supt Natting and assistants Miss Hurlbut and Miss Nolley at Miss Kyle Wright’s residence. Guests acted out rhymes, followed by pantomime, refreshments, music, and social time before leaving near midnight. The notice also advertises Jas A Swope furniture offerings and a timber of local office bids for M Powis? superintendent.
After exposure or when you feel a cold coming on take a dose of Foley's Honey and Tar. It never fails and will prevent pneumonia or consumption if taken in time.
Arthur Mershon, once seen in Glenwood, is now a fugitive from justice for forging his grandmother’s signature on two notes totaling $80. The first note was given to Glenwood Bank by Mrs Sam Mershon. the second note bore a forged signature. Police were notified when the forgery was discovered and he has since eluded capture. The Tarson editor saw him in Moorhead Monona county about four weeks ago, where he was decorating for new dry goods stores and socializing with local young women, raising concern over the family’s name.
Judge Smith set compensation for P. P. Kelley at 1000 dollars for services rendered to Andrew BR. Smith, administrator D. L. Heinsheimer declines to settle for 400, no appeal was planned, and a final settlement is expected. The note closes with reflections on Mills County matters and local figures.
A noted regimental band will perform Thursday evening, Dec 28, in Glenwood. The piece recalls Valor in the Philippines with biographical notes on Geo W Landers, former New Yorker and long-time bandmaster, and on the band’s wartime service in San Francisco and Honolulu.
For Oystere go to Smith and Ellet's family goods and baskets. A C Sabin & Co offers outerwear and washes. Beggar Cherry Cough Syrup claimed to cure consumption per a Lincoln, Nebraska testimonial. Other sale items include linens and handkerchiefs at a bale price of Se.
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