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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
3
The Guldice murder trial ended with a guilty verdict and a life sentence after seven court days. Prosecutors presented about twenty witnesses plus transcripts, while the defense raised questions about an Italian suspect. The jury reached the verdict after multiple ballots, and Guidice faces sentencing on December 28 in Madison.
Weather notes recount a week of mild conditions with light snow melt starting Tuesday. Sunshine persisted, warmer Wednesday followed by a light rain, and Thursday brought bright sun with a northerly breeze.
Mrs A W Crow reports that widow Mrs W W Mickelwait has moved with two sons Dean and Lowell and daughter Mrs Goldsworthy to Long Beach California. Claude returns to Moscow Idaho for studies while Dean and Lowell attend school there. Mr and Mrs Whitney former Mickelwait farmers near Timberly Idaho remain in that area. Address given as 418 East Lat Street Long Beach California.
Holiday events at the Institution begin December 22 with an operetta Cinderalla in Flowerland and repeat that day. Santa Claus visits December 24 with a tree and gifts. Chapel services Sunday and daily entertainments continue through December 30 with La Flino the conjuring comedian. Children attend 7 to 8 30 p m, then employees enjoy dances.
The Tribune expresses pride in its typography and graphic appearance and invites comparison with other papers in the same tradition. Editors note ongoing efforts to improve the visual presentation and print quality.
The Southwest Iowa District convention of I O O P F prepared a program for February 22, 2016 in Glenwood. The day opens at 10 40 a m with welcome remarks, followed by replies from the three branches, two minute speeches, lodge responses, Rebekah afternoon and evening degree work, memorial world by Shenandoah, and installations.
The text notes that Corning, Atlantic and Pacific Junction lodges meet in succession and that Glenwood lodge will determine the afternoon program arrangements.
The report details Iowa corn, wheat, oats, and potato yields and acreage from 1914 to 1916, noting declines in corn acreage from 1914 to 1915, large bushel outputs, changing prices, and total value losses. It cites 1916 prices, yields per acre, and tonnage, with figures for oats and potatoes, plus a note on local book bargains.
The Mills County Protective Association and officials chased thief John Gregory for hours after the theft of the Wall team. A wrong turn near Bayard delayed the pursuit, but authorities traced him to Moberly and Yale before arrest. Gregory, once released from prison, faces strong punishment and possible extended jail time. A secondary suspect may be involved after a boarded car incident.
Members must pay two dollar assessment for all who joined before December 10 1916. Payments can be made at Mills County National Bank in Glenwood or to Wm T Schiedle of Council Bluffs Route 1. A formal meeting to elect officers and handle business is set for Monday night January 3 1916, led by President Ceorge W Jones.
The tubernscle nears completion as preparations for the Quaeder evangelistic company begin for a Greywool Sunday January 2. A Dance will be held at the Armory on Christmas night December 26 with good orders and music. Tickets cost 1.00.
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