Deaths in Glenwood and vicinity obituary notices
Talitha Eckert of Glenwood Iowa died December 19 1911 after stomach illness and other ailments aged 61. She leaves husband Henry Engle and 5 children plus 21 grandchildren and 3 sisters. Solomon N Shanks a farmer near Glenwood died after kidney trouble aged 68 with service in Glenwood Christian church. Mrs T J Wilson longtime Malvern resident died at home and funeral held Monday.
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John Eckert
Glenwood
W. N. Graves
Talitha Eckert
Missouri
Lfe
Iowa
Henry Engle
Annie Farrell
Black Foot
Idaho
Ehmma Travis
Spaulding
Neb
A. HE. Engla
Geo
Glenwood Methodist Church
Solomon N. Shanks
Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
B. F. Baker
Christian Church
Mr. Shanks
Marrow County
Ohio
Jemima Newland
Marengo
Violet Hunt
West Plain
The
T. J. Wilson
Malvern
Irrigation Exhibition Showcases Mills County Potatoes
John Johnson displays a basket of Rural New Yorker potatoes at Rogers barber shop to illustrate irrigation benefits in a dry year. 24 potatoes weigh 26 pounds with the largest over two pounds, showing sound robust crops from the Johnson farm southwest of Glenwood after pumping creek water on hot August days.
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John Johnson
Rogers Barber Shop
Mills County
al Moomey
John
Johnson Farm
Glenwood
New K P Officers of Glenwood Knights of Pythias
The Glenwood Knights of Pythias lodge elected new officers led by George Free as Chancellor Commander Clyde Genung as vice chancellor Frank Hill as prelate L Robinson as master of work Tom Hall as master at arms Frank Wallace as keeper of records and seal James Bellatti as master of exchequer and finance Wm Antill as inner guard Charles Edwards as outer guard Trustees James Bellatti Arthur Dick Harry Dull
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Glenwood Knights of Pythias Lodge
George Free
Clyde Genung
Frank Hill
Robinson
Tom Hall
Frank Wallace
James Bellatti
Wm. Antill
Charles Edwards
Arthur Dick
Harry Dull
Missing gray team linked to Glenwood theft on June 6
Deputy Sheriff Edwards and Ed Marshall returned from Tripp county South Dakota without recovering the gray Hvery team stolen from the Marshall barn at Glenwood on June 6. Ed Marshall owned the team for two years and is confident it is the missing pair. An investigation before the county attorney and several local businessmen placed the team in that locality, traced to Oliver Horner who drove them from Belleville Kansas, then sold to a Cologne liveryman who sold to Homer Wilson.
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Edwards
Ed Marshall
Tripp County
South Dakota
Marshall
Glenwood
Oliver Horner
Cologne
Belleville
Kan
Horner
Homer Wilson
Hammack Buys Carson Mill and Converts to Electricity
John Hammack has purchased the Carson flour mill and will run it by electricity while retaining possession of his White Cloud mill. The Carson Critic recalls the mill’s long lore, noting the water wheel will yield to power as progress replaces romance with a drainage ditch and new energy.
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John Hammack
Carson
John
White Cloud
No Seat Sues Railroad Over Fare Dispute
W M Phelps of Iowa City sues Rock Island in Johnson county district court seeking 2400 for mental pain and suffering after a conductor forced him to stand when no seat was available on a train two months ago. He alleges the incident occurred during travel in Johnson county.
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W. M. Phelps
Iowa City
Johnson County
Rock Island
Phelps
Mills County
Neck O
Dangerous Occupations in Railroading Highlight Risks
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports for the past year show a 1 to 148 chance of a railroad worker being killed and a 1 to 13 chance of injury. In total 10,396 were killed and 150,159 injured, with only 380 passenger deaths. Over half the fatalities stemmed from trespassing or theft on trains, offering a stern warning for youths considering railroad work.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Silver City Odd Fellows Elect Officers for Six Months
The Silver City Odd Fellows held their meeting last Thursday night and elected L. Hettinger as Noble Grand T. F. Plumb as Vice Grand Frank Hargitt as Recording Secretary C. W. Sawyer as Financial Secretary and Frank Pallman as Treasurer for the next six months.
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Odd Fellows of
Silver City
L. Hettinger
Noble Grand
T. F. Plumb
Frank Hargitt
C. W. Sawyer
Frank Pallman
Snowfall Delivers Wet Christmas Snow in Mills County
A heavy snow blanketed Mills County Tuesday night and Wednesday, reaching ten inches with wet texture. The ground remains unfrozen, aiding moisture absorption, while sleigh bells rang for the first time this season, just in time for Christmas.
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Mills County
Mills County Ames short course wraps up with prizes
The second annual Mills County Ames short course at Glenwood nears close with two days left. Attendance and corn show prizes are noted, including Dr. Donelan’s cup. Awards go to A B Thomas, G R Warren, C J Deupree, and Harry Hilton for best yellow corn. Domestic science honors, school exhibits, and an 419-plate apple display headline. An auction Saturday sells corn, grain, veg, apples and more.
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Mills County Ames
Glenwood
E. Donelan
West End
A. B. Thomas
G. R. Warren
C. J. Deupree
Harry Hilton
Malvern
Mills County
J. W. Murphy
Old
Baptist Church
Murphy
Denver
Jonathans
Kansas City
St. Jon
Shenandoah
Louis H. Campbell
Court House
Chas. Cheyney
Euta Miller
Beth Goodell
Carl Buch
Graham
J. M. Donelan
Etta Miller
de Garzon
John Sawyer
Buch
Ronald Kier
Corn judging results from county fair and district prizes
List of prize winners in corn classes by county and districts, names include C R Warren J Deupree M C Warren G A Phelps Frank Choate Mintle Bros Wayne Stacey Roy Stranathan H B Warren and others. Also awards for bread cookies and buttonholes with multiple districts and schools mentioned.
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Hf. A. Barbour
S. P. Stranathan
M. C. Warren
Frank Hilton
W. H. Mad- Jocks
J. M. Miller
Wilbur
Warren
L. C. Adams
Mintle Bros
O. J. Deupree
Iowa
C. R. Warren
J. Deupree
E. S. Warren
H. A. Barbour
A. M. Miller
Wayne Stacey
M. CG. Warren
W. TI. Maddocks
C. KR. Warren
G. A. Phelps
Warran Ad
Frank Choate
C. J. Deupree
W. K. Maddocks
BE. Hilton
A. Hammond
BE. Dean
M. Boyer
A. Bh. Thomas
W. C. Gilmore
Roy Stranathan
W. H. Maddock
G. A Phelps
C. BR. Warren
A. B. Thomas
Wayne Choate
Williams School
Glenwood
Albert Young
Oak Bluff
Oak
Morris Phelps
Lst
Morris Helps
Geo. Hilton
Malvern
Arthur Biggerstail
Spring Valley
White Cloud
Little Brick
Alva Sawyer
Shady Grove
Rawles
Ronald Kier
Estes School
Viola Rowe
West Liberty
Cal
Ruth Schoening
Letal
Hattie Kruse
Silver Creek School
Mabel Delavan
Estes
Lela Johnson
Raches
Gingham
Seeger Richmond Wedding in Council Bluffs
LeRoy Astes Seeger married Miss Frances Richmond in Council Bluffs on Wednesday with many relatives present. Bridesmaid Daisy Plumer of Silver City and best man Ralph Heinsheimer of Glenwood attended. The couple plan ranch life near Roundup Montana after a mid January move. In Glenwood, Harry McDaniel 18 and Iva Severn 15 obtained a Clerk Brothers license. Justice OC Edwards officiated.
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LeRoy Astes Seeger
Frances Richmond
Council Bluffs
Daisy Plumer
Silver City
Ralph Heinsheimer
Glenwood
Hi. W. Seager
Rawles Township
Richmond
Roundup
Montana
Clerk Brothers
Harry McDaniel
Iva Severn
Justice OC
W. Edwards
Hands Gone: Man with No Hands Fights to Study Law
William Allbee of Alliance Nebraska, after losing both hands in an accident, has moved to Glenwood with his family. He plans to study law, begin at home for a year, then attend a law school. He believes the disability will not stop his legal ambitions.
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William Allbee
Alliance
Neb
Glenwood
Allbee
Burlington
Silver City ministers mark 25th wedding anniversary
Fr. and Mrs. A F Conrey of Silver City observed their twenty fifth anniversary with a church gathering at the Baptist church followed by a surprise visit to the parsonage. Friends served oysters at 6 pm and presented a chest of fine silverware as a keepsake.
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A. F. Conrey
Silver City
Baptist Church
Mrs. Conrey
Red Cross Seals Prizes For Iowa City Winners
The Red Cross Society offers prizes to Iowa cities that sell the most Christmas Seals. Prizes reward top sellers and encourage wider fund raising through agency participation and public engagement during the holiday drive.
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Red Cross Society
Iowa
Red Cross
Farm efficiency gospel spread in classes and private asks
Local educators express strong interest in efficiency work, noting many are eager to answer questions both in private and during class. They commend efforts to promote more efficient farming and home practices through their programs.
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Carson Mill
Sues
Odd Fellows
the Tribune
Masters
Old Baptist Church
Launa Hays
Mineola
Rachel Wilcox
Clara Cowgill
Montgomery County
Catherine Trout
Florence Crouch
Plainview
Leo Wilson
Burr Oak
Lyons
Cuba
Apple
A. J. Gettler
Geil
Grace Reasoner
Olive Jackson
Supt. Masters
James Doneland Jr
Wanye Choate Jr
Robert Morris
Tribune
Chris "New
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