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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1910

Page

3

Hatfield Sale Was Big One In Hastings Area

The Albert Hatfield public sale near Nastings drew $7655 from tack and stock, with 40 head of steers at $2722 and average weights near 1000 pounds. J D Parker and Chas Maynes bought the steer batch. other top bids included $226 for two mares and a $200-plus spring colt. Richer items included sows, corn, hay, and milch cows as the sale showcased practical farming stock.

Albert Hatfield A. B. Washburn Nastings J.D. Parker Chas. Maynes East End Jol. W. TI. Cramer Ira Mr. Cheney Emerson Clark Statfield Hastings Mr. Satfield Center Township

Christmas Edition Shines In Henderson Times Coverage

The Henderson Times produces a holiday edition with ads, town write up, and half tone photos of homes and buildings. Editor Carl Huffaker earns praise as a young publisher, though not yet old enough to vote. Attorney L Y L Genung reports 6140 acres of deeded land and plans to add 160 more features. His trip notes 500 cattle and about fifty horses on a ranch fed by sweet clover.

Wm. Dale Glenwood the Tribune Henderson Times Carl tHuffaker Carl Atttorney L

Supreme Court Upholds Barnes Guardian Deed Case

The Iowa Supreme Court affirms the Mills County lower court ruling in Archer vs Barnes. It centers on a 280 acre home place deeded by Amanda Barnes to her grandson Herbert Barnes while challenging a will that left her a life estate and widow's one third dower.

Iowa Supreme Court Archer W. R. Barnes Woodruff and Wheeler Supreme Court Genung C. E. Cook Banes W. S. Lewis A. KE. Cook

Davis to be General Agent for Reliance Life in Nebraska

The Tribune reports Davis will move to Omaha after finishing as Clerk of the District Court next week. He has taken the general agency of Reliance Life Insurance Co. of Pittsburg for Nebraska, with offices in the Brandeis building. The firm is strong nationally and already established in Nebraska. Davis is expected to perform well, and the position is described as lucrative, likely earning from 3500 to 5000 dollars.

the Tribune Davis Omaha Reliance Life Insurance Company Pittsburg Nebraska Brandeis Nebrasa

Teachers Leave Glenwoail Schools for Holidays

All Glenwoail teachers depart today to spend the holidays at their homes including Mrs Porter in Surprise Nebraska Miss Volman in Sigourney Iowa Miss Nfaskell in Oral Nebraska Miss Van Cleave in Knoxville Iowa Miss Stitch in Red Oak Iowa Miss McDonough in Lfasitapgs and Miss Schiaible in Corning.

Glenwoail Tolians Porter Surprise Neb Volman Sigourney Nfaskell Oral van Cleave Knoxville

Fiddling Contest Inaugurated By Shienandoak Firemen

Mie firemen of Shienandoak hold an old fashioned fiddling contest with no violins or benton music allowed. The ear player vows to entertain and first prize is 0 cash plus merchant prizes. Twenty five entries are reported already.

Mie Firemen Shienandoak

Boy Shot While Hunting Near Randolph

Cleo Campbell son of Bob Campbell was hunting near Randolph on Tuesday when he accidentally shot his right leg with a twenty two caliber rifle. The bullet grazed the bone and the flesh was badly torn but the boy escaped serious injury.

Cleo Campbell Bob Campbell Randolph

Passing of A H Burger pioneer who lived 61 years in Mills County

The Mills County Tribune records the death of Albert Trudson Burger known as Hut, a longtime Glenwood resident. Born April 10, 1836 in Missouri, he moved to Mills County at age 13 and died Tuesday evening after a six month illness. Survived by wife Anna Wiles, a family of children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral held at Waubonsie Methodist church with services and burial in nearby cemetery.

the Tribune Mills County Albert Trudson Burger Hut Mr. Burger Glenwood California Missouri John Almeda Tucker Narl Wright Harry Hubbell Hit Thos. Young Tastings William J George A. Burger Noniphan Neb Sc. M. Burger Murray Methodist Church United Brethren Church Lown Burger Towa Merritt Cedar County Wolfe, Mesterson, Hubbard, Raines James L. Hurger Waubonsie Dames Henry Quivale Hubbard Wo. G Quarrley Wade Columbuis Net Waubonsie Methodist Church W. N. Graves Glenwood Methodist Church C.H. Carey Dillard Kennett Tarry Staraitton M. Criswell Raymond Rhoades W. M. Lamy W. H. Utterback Chas. Abel Peters Asgher Lambert Kinney George Hurger Doniphan Nebo WM. Lurger W. G. Wade Diaphter Ursula Coluumbus Nebys Mart White Logan Thas Young and Son Wesley Hastings Young Macedonia

Obituary: Letal, Luxembur g Germany native, dies in US

Ola Letal is survived by wife Mrs Peter Stimm and a daughter of Ports mouth. Born in Luxembourg Germany, he lived in the United States many years. Funeral held Wednesday at 10 am at St Boniface Catholic church Plumer settlement. Rev Father Herman of Council Bluffs conducted service. burial in adjoining cemetery.

Ola. Tle Peter Stimm Portsmouth Letal Luxemburg Germany United States St. Boniface Catholic Church Plumer Settlement Father Herman Council Bluffs

Possum Prank Beats Ralph McPherron in Tabor

In a light hearted episode from Tabor, Ralph McPherron invited hunting friends to a staged possum feast. A hoax involving a stuffed possum and a partner’s wife cook tale ends with Ralph discovering the staged meal and a possum tail in his sandwich, sparking local laughter.

Ralph McPherron Tabor Ralph Port Laird Dr. Pittman Laird Doe Pittman

May Teach Agriculture At Tabor College Move

Prof John Crossly, eight years at Ames now farming near Council Kludts, urged President Long and officials at Tabor Saturday to start an agricultural course. He cites two smaller Iowa colleges adding ag programs and predicts all colleges will follow. As a southwest Iowa resident, he notes Tabor could draw about a hundred farmer boys from Mills and Vremont counties if the department is added.

Tabor College John Crossly Ames Council Kludts Tabor Long Crossly Iowa Mills Vremont

Judge I Hotel Change Hands at Emerson Nebraska

Judge I Hotel owner Rounds of Wood River Nebraska takes possession on Thursday. He exchanges his own property and land near Wood River for the Emerson hotel and will move his family there. The community hopes for a stable landlord after years of frequent changes.

Sk. I. Rounds Wood River, Neb Emerson Wood River Rounds

Hikers From Tabor Trek 42 Miles To Council Bluffs

Three men from Tabor set out on a wager to walk to Council Bluffs, covering about 42 miles. They left in the early morning and arrived 27 minutes ahead of the planned time, finishing well before expected. They passed Glanwoo Montag en route.

Heddy Pittian Balt Boudd Tabor Glan-woo Montag Council Bluff Babar Yeaghed Council Blaifts

Miss Evans Injured in New York Subway Blast

Miss Evans, a well known Malvern resident with a mother there, was among the injured in a terrible subway explosion in New York City at the start of the week. She has been an art teacher in a public school for several years. her injuries are not serious.

Withel Evans Malvern New York City Miss Evans Ark Tescher

Farm Sells for $208 An Acre Near Red Oak

Cal Deliuper closed a 40 acre deal paying $208 an acre for the Krank Iddings farm two miles northeast of Red Oak. The property includes improvements valued at about $6,000 and stands as one of Montgomery County’s best farms.

Montgomery County Cal Deliuper Krank Iddings Red Oak

Farm Hand Turns Thief

Fred Mills a 24 year old farm hand vanished Monday night from the Nelson farm northwest of Emerson with a fur over coat two watches and 28 in cash. An ensuing search found additional missing items and Mills last seen toward Timerson after staying late reading.

Fred Mills East End Young Mills Will Nelson Emerson Nelson Mr. Mills Fred Briggs Timerson Mills Tennessee

Cattle rustling suspected in Hastings area fields

Disappearance last summer of nine head belonging to Perry Wilson near Hastings points to cattle rustling on the plains and in Queen Mills. Losses total about 50 dollars for two and three year old steers stored with other cattle. Several local farmers report missing stock through the season and call for vigilance or a protective association similar to Oak township’s.

Perry Wilson Hastings Queen Mills Wyming Wilson James Wearin Mike Uarbert Robert Pierson Nishna Valley Oak Township

Railroad notes on speed, discharges, and accidents

Telegraph operators gain a one month advance. Several passenger conductors were discharged from service. Burlington runs a special express train each evening for holiday matter. Silk shipment of Yokohama origin valued at 1 2500 000 passed through berking ton route. New railroad timetable took effect, trains 9 and 10 rerouted to Oxford with Mills County only stop at Pacific Junction. Three coal cars damaged in Hastings yard when a freight train backed into a standing string. no injuries.

Burlington Lis Ubicayo Yokohama Hastings Kenginger Ernest Paulk

Tribune Urges Readers to Tell Three Thousand People

The Tribune invites readers to share their wants with a broad audience, aiming to engage about three thousand people. The appeal highlights community input and public notice style, urging participation through local channels and forums.

The Tribune

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Hatfield Byers Bros Sidney James Sargent Glenood C. W. Rathke Mr. Sargent Los Angeles Byer Bros L. Carson W. IT. Evans Place John Kruse Guy Parker Silver City L. T.” Ranch A. H. Burger John Letal John Lethal Mills CounLy Weicu Pipi Ayr Bor Geuwoud Glenwoud
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