District Court session notes and probate actions
The district court, led by Judge Woodruff, reduced the docket with rulings on probate matters. Will probate for Maggie Reeves and others approved. several estates final reports approved. Multiple civil cases disposed, some stricken or settled, others dismissed at cost. A late jury verdict favored the defendant in Firestone Tire suit. A guardianship granted for Mirza Utterback with bond. A traffic episode near Pacific Junction described with vehicle recovery and no disclosed secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff
Maggie Reeves
Fred Reeves
Glenwood
Ralph Reeves
M. A. Plumb
Paul Culver
Maurice Q. Clark
J. HW. Chambers
J. L
H. R. Landis
Lou Berkheimer
Firestone Tire and Rubeler Co
Frank Anderson
Frank Utterback
Mirza Ann Utterback
HE. R. Herrick
Goldie Thomas Isaac Thomas
Burglary Strikes James F. Martin & Son Hastings
A second robbery at Hastings firm James F. Martin & Son occurred between 4 and 4 a m Tuesday. Thieves used an auto to enter by the same year window as the prior break in and escaped with above 1200 dollars worth of goods including men's suiting coats silk shirts and silk goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Martin & Son al. Hastings
Theves
There They Stayed Until The Buick Carves Through Snow
A vivid glimpse of a big Buick pushing through heavy show drifts as wheels churn and melt the snow. Steady hands on the steering wheel guided passengers along, with a sense of calm amid the driving snowfall.
Des Moines Doctor Plans Postgraduate Study in Boston
Dr Merrill Myers of Des Moines visited last Friday with his parents Mr and Mrs E M Myers before leaving for Boston to pursue a postgraduate course at Harvard Medical College. He will specialize in gastro intestinal diseases and after completion will permanently locate in Des Moines where he has bought a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Myers
Des Moines
E. M. Myers
Boston
Harvard Medical College
Mill County Protective Association Annual Meeting Set
The annual meeting of the Mill County Protective Association will be held the evening of January 6 at the Spelman schoolhouse three miles north of Folsom. Much business to attend to and the election of officers for the coming year. Good attendance of members desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill County Protective Association
Spelman
Folsom
Walnut orchards and cost of living near Santa Ana
J N McReynolds writes from Santa Ana California describing a walk through vast walnut orchards with scattered houses between plots. He notes land prices from 500 to 3000 per acre, explains local agriculture, fish catches from the coast, prices on food and shoes, and the sociable church scene as he has gained eleven pounds since arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. McReynolds
Santa Ana
Calif
L. B. Osborne
McReynolds
Walnut Orchard
Surley Farms
Scaurcely
Auto Licenses in 1919 County Issues 1218 Tags
As 1919 closes the county treasurer issued 1218 auto licenses with an average fee of 16 dollars 15 cents. Total revenue reached 21 296 dollars 90 cents. A monthly penalty of one dollar starts this year and runs through April 1921. Afterward the sheriff takes over at one dollar per day to manage the cars.
Turning the New Leaf Poem by Margaret Scott Hall
Reverent verse urges renewal and moral resolve as a year ends. The speaker recalls past mistakes and vows to begin anew with grace, aiming for a spotless future and steadfast effort. The poem emphasizes reflection, restraint, and trust in divine guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Scott Hall
Fulfillment of Pledge by Sister at Dinner Promise
In the remembered days of Chateau Thierry and Argonne Woods Mrs C. CO Ward of Rawles township vowed to prepare a turkey dinner if her brothers Clarence and Lawrence Day returned along with her nephew Harry Swinney. The pledge is recalled as a warm wartime family memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Thierry
Argonne Woods
C. CO
Rawles Township
Clarence
Lawrence Day
Thewins
Harry Swinney
High School Play Delights Crowd Under Miss Arline Shipman
During the holiday rush the audience enjoyed a lively high school play directed by Miss Arline Shipman. The story centers on a mischievous girl and her spirited boy cousin, bringing charm and humor to Friday night performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arline Shipman
Topsy Turvy Play Delights Local Audience
The community enjoyed a lively stage adaptation with Thelma Lewis as Topsy Turvy and strong turns by Francis Lyon and Howard Bishop. Lucille Edmonds and Everett Bennett received praise for their governess and Deacon roles as chorus numbers and solos entertained between scenes.
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Darky
Ned
Topsy Turvy
Deacon
Thelma
Lewis
Francis Lyon
Frank Golden
Howard Bishop
Edwin Myers
Helen Agan
May Golden
Helen McCoy
Mrs. Clarendon
Miss Spriggs
Lucille Edmonds
Everett Bennett
Girls’ Glee Club
Happy reunion of Sawyers families in Mills County
A bobsled journey ends at the Sawyers home for a family reunion and farewell visit to J J Kelly. Relatives from Ainsworth Missouri and Glenwood gather alongside local kin including Mrs Sawyers and her siblings for a joyful day honoring visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyers
Balfour
James N. Sawyers
J. J. Kelly
Mills County
James Sawyers
Brother William
Ainsworth
Neb
Fle Sinyers
Myr
Khmer McConaha
Fulton
Aly
Ernies
Sther
Glenwood
B. Hutchings
Charles Cary
Ret Galt
Robert Boyer
Lon
John
Vietnity
Miese
Suny
Tabernacle Erection Under Stephens Evangelistic Oversight
The Tabernacle is being erected on the vacant lot south of the Armory under the Stephens Evangelistic company supervisor Mr Cochrim. Meetings begin Sunday January 11 with preliminary sessions planned next week to prepare for the campaign.
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Metr
Cochrim
Stephens Evangelistic Company
Court House Park
Armory
Unien
Misses Linville and Loberg Accept Posts at Faribault Institution
Misses Mabel Linville and Alsha Loberg, former employees at the Institution, left Tuesday for Faribault Minnesota where they have accepted positions in the state Institution there similar to the roles they held here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faribault
Mabel Linville
Alsha Loberg
Faribault, Minn
Pythian Sisters Lodge to Install Officers January 8
Glenwood Pythian Sisters lodge will hold installation of officers on the night of January 8. Degree work will precede installation ceremonies followed by a social hour. Members are urged to attend. Good advertising plus good mer tising aquais succeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Pythian Sisters Lodge
Car Crash Near Lincoln Leaves Four Hurt
South of Pacific Junction a auto crash near a railway line involved Frederick Dresden and J C Conroy, with Conroy severely burned after being thrown through a windshield. Dresden suffered a broken arm while Mrs Dresden and Mrs Conroy received cuts and bruises. A passing train stopped, and the four were taken to a St Joseph hospital. The Conroys were relatives visiting the Dresdens. The accident occurred Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Junction
Frederick Dresden
King City
J. C. Conroy
Deer Lodge
Mont
Lincoln
Neb
Conroy
St. Joseph Hospital
Dresden
Conroys
Dresdens
Glenwood Woman's Club Meets to Discuss Chili Theme
The Glenwood Woman's Club will meet Monday afternoon January 5 at their rooms. Led by Mrs. Prank Choate, the program centers on Chili with papers on Natural History and Geography Chief Cities Araucanian Indians Across the Andes Strait of Magellan. Members and friends are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Woman’s Club
Prank Choate
Frank Choate
Ed Marshall
Charles Hamilton
Andes
Paerl Miler
Strait of Magellan
Shirley Gillilland
Surprise Dinner Welcomes William Kates at Home
On Sunday December 28 William Kates returned from church to find a surprise gathering of thirty guests at his home. His brothers sisters and their families joined in for a bountiful dinner prepared to celebrate the unexpected welcome with the unsuspecting celebrant enjoying a joyful meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kates
Mr. Kates
Kates
Watch Party At Be Vinton Home Marks Event
The Jally Young Married People's Club selected the Vinton residence as the watch night venue to celebrate a Christ Das Babbite performance. Over thirty attendees joined in the cheer and lively humor as the hour of departure neared just after 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Be Vinton
Wong
Why Not Attend Widdlers Contest at the Nex
The notice urges attendance at the Widdlers Contest on January 13 at the Nex. Glenwood's Fire Buys promotes the event, with proceeds above expenses funding organizational efficiency. Buy a ticket or give one to someone else if you cannot attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nex
Glenwood’s
Fire Buys
Hastings Rebekahs to Hold Special Degree Meeting
The Hastings Rebekah lodge schedules a special meeting for degree work on Friday night January 2. Members are urged to attend to avoid missing important proceedings.
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Hastings Rebekahs
Hastings Rebekah
Health Notice For Students Returning To School
Pupils from homes with sickness must report to Miss French before starting school work next Monday January 5 1919. Superintendent J R Neveln issues the notice to ensure health safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French
J. R. Neveln
Caleys Visit Adams Nebraska To Meet Granddaughter
Mrs. T. L. Caley and Robert Caley traveled to Adams Nebraska on Friday and stayed until Tuesday to become acquainted with Muriel Aldine their granddaughter and niece, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hammiond Caley during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Caley
Robert Caley
Adams, Neb
Hammiond Caley
Muriel Aldine
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Auto
Passenere
Pacific Ocean
California
Ward Reforces
Goodly Company
Soldier Brothers and Nephew
Miss Topsy Turvy
T High School
Jeust
New York
Colorado
New York Society
Owen Johnson
Bet
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Anita Stewart
Edwin Arden
Mrs. Dewolf Hopper
Conway Tearle
WM. Boyd
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George Loane Tucker
Rex Theatre
the Tabernacle
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