Christmas Week Of Cheer At Glenwood State Home
The Iowa Glenwood state home for children hosts a nine day holiday program with operettas Freya and Traya, a Christmas tree visit from Santa, gifts, concerts, dances, films, a masquerade ball, and divine services. Notable scenes include Freya’s Norse themed tale with Fairyland, a giant is transformed, and many local children perform as fairies imps and cats under supervision of staff and doctors Powell and Mogridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freya
Fairyland
Byeya
Iba Biel
Grace Gilliband
Fairies
Ida Spears
Cady
Kathryn Bauder
L. T. Sidwell
Redfer
The
Ebb Imscundens
Pre Denter Graves
Roby
Tommy
Wesley Musselman
Laprelle Smith
Evening Star
Irene Alery
Pale Faced Moon
Ita Newton
Eva May Terpin
Ruth Kepner
Anna Ford
Senya Newton
Sarah Wright
Nella Schupp
Imps
Leslie Becker
Wesley Booth
Cyphers
Lawrence Westover
Yd Walker
Delbert Rhamy
Eva
May Terplu
Ethel Wolbert
Etta . Neupaber
Frances
Marriages and Weddings in Mills County and Hastings
In December 1913 various couples wed across Mills County and Hastings. Sylvia Estes and Earl B. Dashner married under Christmas decor at the Estes home with Rev. Longman officiating, following a Mendelssohn piece played by the bride’s sister. The couple planned a trip to La Habra, California. Other nuptials include Artie Gambill and Florence Starr, Anderson Bradway and Nita Ruth Bradway, Ivan Shook and Na M. Gilmore, James M. Hays and Edith F. B. Hall, and Reuben Kiesan and Candace M. Williams, with ceremonies at Hastings and nearby towns.
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Geo. Estes
Tabor
Sylvia
Earl B. Dashner
Mable Estes
BD. A. Longman
Lincoln
Neb
I. E. Dashier
Omaha
la Habra
Cal
Frank Sargent
Lee Sargent
C. H. Dashner
Mary Lucile
Clara Johnson
Pacific Junction
S. W. Johnson
Glenwood
Erville Delevan
Missouri
Sidney
Gal Hammock
Hastings
Mills County
Glenwood High School
City Couples Merry Christmas at Glenwood Parsonage
A city couple traveled to Glenwood just before Christmas after securing proper credentials. At the M. I. parsonage Reverend Stevens Co. pronounced the ceremony words that bound the husband and wife.
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Glenwood
M. I. Parsonage
Stevens
Hinze and Matthews Wed in Mills County Home
Ernest G. Hinze and Miss Verna Matthews were married Wednesday evening December 24 at 6 p m at the bride’s parents home south of Pacific Junction. Rev W A Bonar performed the ceremony. The groom is 24 and the bride 21. They will live on a farm nearby in Mills County.
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Gambill-Starr
Artie Gambill
Florence Starr
Willard Starr
Hastings
East End
M. BE. Parsonage
Gable
Mills County
Gambill
Limelight Again Arno Schaller Charged With Obstruction
Arno Schaller facing another charge after attempting to close a road adjoining his land. He set posts on his claimed line around Dec 17, prompting complaints. Sheriff Jones issued a warrant, and Schaller was arrested December 22. Trial postponed to Dec 29 in Malvern for obstructing a public washway.
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Arno Schaller
Arno
Ilo
Malvern
Unpaid Bill Sparks Pig Ownership Dispute at Malvern
The Quinn Lumber Co of Malvern filed an unpaid bill against Charles McMullen. A writ execution over two hogs led to Henry McMullen claiming ownership. Marshal Bellwood paused proceedings to clarify the matter as legal advice sought and a possible action anticipated.
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Quinn Lumber Co
Malvern
Charles McMullen
Marshal Bellwood
McMullen
Henry McMullen
MecMullens
Sells Home Place Near Glenwood by Morgin Purchase
West of Glenwood, Morgin sells a 100 acre home farm to Pred Sells of Malvern. Carl Morgan Jr. proved skilled as a land agent in the deal. Morgan senior may move to a farm south of Pacific Junction. The article notes lingering tension over 914.
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Sells
W. HA. Morgin
Glenwood
Malvern
Morgan
Carl
Pacific Junction
Final Departed 1 W Denison In Pacific Junction Incident
Denison and three others caused a disturbance at Pacific Junction on December 4. Denison refused to pay a mayoral fine, served a 30 day jail sentence, pleaded for release before Christmas, and was released to catch a train but later found himself with a companion, missing the train and ending up back with law officers. He drifted between jail and depot, lured by alcohol, and finally left town after a cold night.
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Denison
Pacific Junction
Olson
Marshal Dalton
Edwards
Linville Christmas Gathering Embraces Family Members
The Linville family held their eighth annual Christmas gathering at I O Linville’s home. New attendee Master Leverett Dale joined relatives, with a four course dinner, music, games, and photos taken by Dan McPherron including Grandma Linville and 11 grandchildren. The next meeting will be at CG J Linville’s home.
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Linville
I. O. Linville
Leverett Dale
I, Q. Linville
Dan McPherron
Grandma Linville
Elderly man sent to county farm after seeking nephew
An 84 year old man Eu gene Lowell arrived in Glenwood seeking a nephew and lacking funds. After aid at the Dalton House, the County Board decided to send him to the county farm. Lowell, born near Philadelphia, once prospered in Pittsburgh and later did business in western towns. He is intelligent, with no signs of disarray, but his kin are dead and no place offers him support. The note urges an old age pension law in every state.
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Glenwood
Missouri
Dalton House
Board of Supervisors
Eugene Lowell
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Lowell
Powell
Socialist Party
Box social at West Liberty schoolhouse Friday evening
Haworth League of the West Liberty M. E. church announces a box social at the West Liberty school house on Friday evening January 2. All invited, ladies asked to bring boxes.
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Haworth League of the
West Liberty
M. E. Church
West Liberty School House
Donlan Divorce Mixup In Omaha Daily News Report
An Omaha Daily News article misidentified James H. Donlan with Dr James M Donelan in a Glenwood marriage annulment case. Ruth Ethel Woodburn of Omaha says the ceremony occurred under force. annulment was granted in Omaha. No party could be located for comment. the paper apologizes for the error.
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Omaha Daily News
Court House
James H. Donlan
Rollicking Girl
Glenwood
Ruth Ethel Woodburn
Omaha
Ray
Brainerd
Donlan
Green Goes After Oscar in Tariff Clash
Washington report describes Congressman Green reacting to Leader Underwood who accused him of inexperience. Green, claiming equal yield in capacity to avoid an issue, challenged Underwood and then delivered a measured retort, while Underwood remained unmoved.
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Washington
Congressman Green
Underwood
Hawkeys
Alabama
Green
Lyons Farm House Burns In Pacific Junction Area
Fire last Friday destroyed the Lyons farm house where William Beam lived on the C G C Randall farm four miles south of Pacific Junction. The building stood on the former John Wright home site and was Fay Wright and Mrs W F Hill of Greenwood birthplaces. Farmers Institute program committee will meet Saturday January 3 1914 to draft topics for the February 5 and 6 1914 session in Emore. Committee requests topics of interest to the secretary D N McGrew secretary Household Gooda For Sale items listed.
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Lyons Farm
William Beam
William Baker
C. G C. Randall
Pacific Junction
John Wright
Fay Wright
W. F. Hill
Grenwood
Farmers Institute
Mills County Farmers Institute
Eimersen
Emore
N. . McGrew
New Parcel Post Rate Takes Effect March First
New parcel post regulations set March 1 1914 for books and weight bands. Books up to eight ounces pay 1 cent per 8 ounces, larger books follow zone rates. Parcel weight limits rise to 50 pounds for first two zones and 20 pounds for others. Zone rates vary from 5 to 12 cents per pound with additional fractions.
Milly County Farmers Institute selects Emerson for February meeting
Directors met in Malvern on Saturday December 20 and chose Emerson as the Institute site with February 5 and 6 set for the event Four towns had invited to host the gathering and the group will consider any discussion topics sent to secretary Dr McGrew Emerson Iowa Ward donations of input are welcomed
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Milly. County
Mills County Protective Association Elect Officers Meeting
Mills County Protective Association will meet the first Monday night in January to elect officers for the ensuing year. All interested are requested to attend. The association specializes in catching horse thieves and should be encouraged.
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Mills County Protective Association
Death of Robert B. Vandervert at Malvern
Robert B. Vandervert of Malvern died December 28 1918 after a long illness. Born October 28 1848 in Alleghany Penn he lived in St Louis Chariton Iowa Fairfield Malvern and Onawa. He leaves a wife six living children and a brother Theodore Vandervert of Onawa Iowa. Funeral held January 1919 at Malvern with Rev Smith officiating.
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Robert B. Vandervert
Alleghany
Penn
St. Louis
Chariton
Iowa
Robert
Fairfield
Vandervert
Malvern
Theodore Vandervert
Onawa
Towa
Willard
Mt. Collins
Cola
Claude
Clarence
Spokane
Wash
Miss Maude
Ft. Colling
Pearl Geller Livns
Salt Lake City
Mrt
Lewis
Robert Vandevert
Rev. Smith
The
Baptist Church
Bob
Window Glass, all sizes in town ad
Weather note from Glenwood by Andrew Schappel records past week with context on local conditions. Mentions Red Crags Drug Company and general area coverage for the week.
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Red Crags Drug Company
Glenwood
Andrew Schappel
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Doctor Powell
Doctor Mogridge
Santa Claus
Entertainment—Boys Custodial
Motion Pictures
Divine Services
Emlpoyes
Mar
Tlastings
Homerson
Tribune
Hays-Hall
James M. Hays
Edith FB
Yielnity
Glerk Brown
Hays
Henry Dolph
Strahan
Kiesan-Williams
Gleuywood
Reuben Kiesan
Candace M. Williams
Clerk Brown
M. E. Parsonage
Stevepson
Samuel W. Evans
F. M. Shriver
Sam Record
C. H. Record
John Johnson
Joe Johnson
J. F. Record
Harry Pike
C. W. Edards
Cook
T. L. Smouse
Jones
Clarence Jones
J. H. Young
H. R. Lyon
Dr. Lyon and
Amily
Kipsbrook, Neb
Fred Lyon
Blair, Neb
J. &. LaChappelle
Ashland, Neb
Hal
Kansas City
Ligzio Bogart
Damnes Carter
Flickinger
Council Bluffs
A. 8. Workman
Sie
Oscar
Gooda
Orean
Psewine
Emerson
R. B. Vandervert
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