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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1918

Page

4

Prominent Glenwood Citizen John C Brandon Dies

John C Brandon a well known Glenwood resident died December 21 1918 after a brief illness Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with large local and distance attendance He was born May 27 1878 in Darke County Ohio and served in the Spanish American War He leaves a wife Elizabeth Miller a daughter Hazel his parents Mr and Mrs L Brandon a brother Willard and a sister Mrs Brackett among other relatives The community mourns the loss and lodge resolutions honor his service and character

John C. Brandon Glenwood Mr. Brandon Birch Baptist Church Rey, Hillis C. F. Brothers Mra. L. Brandon Philippines 51St Iowa Elizabeth Miller Brandon K. of The Hazel L.brandon Willard Brandon Brackett Marshall, Ark W. P. Rice Harry Rice Join Godsnour Violet Emmett Rice Fred Rice Plattemouth John Rice Omaha O. F Lenwood John Brpndon Bae Glen- Hawke Lodge Yaual

Helmet sent home by mother from 168th Infantry

Mrs J WH Rush of Ogelvie Minnesota writes The Tribune her son Edd O B Rush of Company 1 168th Infantry sent a helmet that has been in battle. She says no letter since October and the helmet bears a battle worn mark. Address on helmet differs from his previous one suggesting a transfer. No date on helmet indicated when sent. Alumni and High School boys played Friday night with high school winning 58 to 14. Lineups listed and Prof Croajer refereed.

A. C. Irpy Idaho Palla Ida The Tribune Mike Homme Robert Record Charlie Wirth Oliford Gunnoley Howard Bishop Jim Mcferren Wayne Gilmore Gerald Picks Clold Rist Rev Kinusy Edwin Plimpton Elmer Hennatt Croajer Corp Frank Dunn Frank B. Dunn Charles Dunn Base ‘Hospital No. 67 Dad Paria Tover Paul George Radford Cecil Ward (Witt Myaal O. K Bere Lwe Ourey George Verdun Mamma Esen Corporal Frank B. Duan

Barber Moves to Plattsmouth in New Job

Mr Barber and wife will relocate to Plattsmouth for a new position. Barber secured a role with Bustingtop in Plattsmouth with headquarters there. He recently started work at the pier and began duties on the new bridge project.

Plattsmouth Fed Barber Plattamouth Barher Bridge Plattemouth Barber

Christmas Eve Rex program and letters from Glenwood boys

The Rex advertises a two matinee midweek Christmas program with a comedy, The Wet Review, and a five reel Gold Rooster play The Angel Factory. A letter from Glenwood boys to Santa asks for a violin flashlight and car toys, and Corporal Frank B Dunn writes home from base hospital describing battle experiences near Paris Verdun and hopes to be home soon.

Rex Tusaday Glenwood Santa Claus Reindeer Division Glen Bernard Cooldige St Santa

Three Conveyors Caught at Payne Junction

Marshal Owens of Pavifia Junction with two federal officers stopped three men bearing suitcases as they tried to exit a northbound G train at Payne Junction. They were brought to Pacific Junction and later turned over to Fremont officials in Hamburg. Named men are A. Glover of Payne Junction, and B. Pederson and John Onmacht of Nebraska City. They carried about 76 pints. Owens will take them to Council Bluffs.

Marshal Owens Pavifia Junction Gouth Payne Junction Nebrsakr City Pacific Junction Hamburg Fremont A. Glover Pederdon John Onmacht Nebraska City Owens Bidney Council Bluffs

Nice Display of Grapefruit Samples Arrive in Glenwood

In a local shipment Roy Duncan the Webb Stewart Land Co distributes fresh grapefruit from the Rio Grande Valley Texas. The samples weigh up to nearly two pounds each and a crate will be shared among Glenwood residents.

Jahnson Batper Shop Rio Grande Valley Texas Roy Duncan W EB Stewart Land Co Glenwood W. B. Stewart Land Company Kansas City Palare Rio Grande Malvern Gauiell Blyfe Kenese City Hxtrao

The Bird of Prey at Rex Theatre This Week

Gladys Brockwell stars in The Bird of Prey at the Rex Theatre Thursday and Friday. A vivid Fox feature, the play centers on a dangerous romance and a fatal embrace as a dramatic, emotionally charged offering.

Rex America Gladys Brockwell Star

Seven Men Recalled for Special Service at Des Moines and Ames Colleges

One line summary indicates seven young men entrained at Glenwood on August 36 for special service at Des Moines and Ames colleges. Named individuals include Ralph Wilson Paul Henry Hrandt Faye S and Weatherbkad height his. The fragment confirms a selective mobilization with focus on specific persons and destinations.

Glenwood Des Moines Ames Colleges Ralph Wilson Paul Henry Hrandt Faye S Weatherbkad

Court settles major contract dispute over unfinished work

In a district court Friday a long settlement ends a two year dispute involving Callahan Bros. and Creedon, the U B Fidelity and Insurance Company of Baltimore, and two counties. The case arose when the original firm quit after starting work and another firm was brought in to finish.Suit sought $6800 and the arrangement compels Fidelity and Company to reimburse the counties for completing the project amid prior county legal action.

Ing Company Fidelity and Antes Company Baltimore Callahan Bros. & Creedon Casa 8. M Bobeapihulen

New Arrivals Bring Joy Amid Local Birth Announcements

In a sequence of neighborhood notes residents share welcoming news of births. A five pound ten ounce son arrived December 21 at the Rat family homestead to Mr. and Mrs. A Wolfe Jr. December 23 marked the birth of a bouncing baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Walt Marshall. The piece notes pride and joy, hopes for days with the new arrivals, and greetings from friends and family.

Rat A ‘Wolfe, Jr Toney Walt Marshall Thia Firat

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Silent Hastings C. Brandon J. H. Messengale Harvey Liste William Massengale Muck Bessie Massengile Hastings Cemetery Rev. Smith F. H. Priest Mieschel Clark Floyd Owens Charlies Anderson Margaret Ella Kruse Silver City Mre C. H. Kruse William Kelly "Field Cantonment San Antonio Tex Chris Sonicwphern Europe Edward Joseph Raymond Here Onr Carl Aceister Cyrille Rav. Scoggan M. B. Shared Mineola Mrs Cliff Parker Aclaus George Dows A. L Ina Mills County Abe Pactile Junction K. M. Gogdelia Christa
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